Paige was outside the school; her younger brother had already gone in. He was eager to start the new school as a freshman. She wasn't too much. It's not like she didn't have anyone, she did have her brother, but she was a senior so she would have no one in her classes. That wasn't anything new, at least, not since six months ago when she started to distance herself from all her friends and even her family. Letting out a small sigh she rested her head against the wall and closed her eyes, thinking she would just go in when the bell rang and just use the excuse of being new.
Chatter, she could hear chatter of people and their group of friends as they walked into the school. Pulling on her sleeves she pulled on her backpack onto her back and lowered her head.
"Hey. " Rang a voice it sounded like her cousin. But he lived in… Oh he lived in Miami. "She looks like a cousin of mine."
"Yeah? Who?" Questioned a female voice "Hey, Austin what are you doing?"
"Hello." Spoke another male voice as a shadow came into view of Paige. Looking up, Paige saw a guy with blond hair. He was smiling at her and he did look a little bit familiar, but she couldn't place it.
"Hi. Am I in the way?" She questioned, even though she knew she was standing to the side of the school doors.
"No, I just wanted to say hi. Are you new to this school? If so I am Austin. Austin Moon." He spoke with a small grin.
"Austin Moon?" Paige mused, tilting her head to the side. Little stands of her short auburn hair falling into her eyes before adding, "Friends with Dez?"
"Yes, I am." He replied and what she was guessing where his friends came up behind him. And of course one of them was Dez.
"Paige it is you. So good to see you again." Dez said as he engulfed her into a tight hug. When she was put down, she pulled down her sleeves that rode up.
"Same goes to you Dez. I haven't seen you in six months. It's been a long time." She gave a small sad nod and he had done the same.
Next thing the bell rang and she quickly mumbled a small 'I got to get to class.' and hurried off into the school. A little bit glad that she had most likely avoided the question he was bound to ask. 'Are you okay?' or 'How are you doing?' because she couldn't answer that truthfully.
She walked to each class in a bit of a hurry, it was English now and she didn't exactly feel like being too late. A little late is fine in her books. Walking into the class she went to the back and took a seat, dropping her bag by her feet as she grabbed out her books and a pen. Soon the teacher began to do a name call and she started to tap her pen against the desk. It was a nervous habit she had and could never seem to shake. Something always needed to tap. Roll call was done and the teacher started to dictate what the lesson plan for the year was. Paige took notes every now and then when a piece of paper landed on her desk from beside. A soft sigh left her lips and she opened it.
'Hey there Paige – A.M '
Clicking her pen, she wrote 'Hey. You know passing notes is bad right? – P.W' before sending it back
'I know. But I want to tell you. I can see your pack of smokes hanging out – A.M' the note came back with, making her drop it upon her desk and check her bag. Cursing a bit under her breath she saw it too and pushed it further down into her bag. Getting into trouble on the first day of school was not something she would want, nor does she want her mother to find out about her stress reliever.
'Thank you. Don't want to get into trouble. Thanks for that. – P.W'
'Don't worry about it. Wait after class and I can show you around. I have a free period. – A.M'
'You would help the poor new girl. – P.W'
'Yes I would. So is that a yes? – A.M'
'I do have a free period next too. So…yes. P.W'
Paige smiled a little bit herself as she sent it back. Maybe she could start to make friends again and not just her brother. Her mother would be proud of that. 'Oh, you're making friends. How wonderful. I told you moving here would be a good idea.' She was sure her mother would say. Class ended and Paige had stayed in her seat as everyone filed out. She was taking her time to put her things in her bag when someone sat on her desk.
"That's considered rude in some countries." Paige commented off handily, it was always something her father would always tell her and her brother whenever they sat or stood on the tables at home. So, it was kind of wired into her. Not that she minded. Putting her bag on her shoulder, she looked up and saw Austin… Right… The initials… She should have put it together.
"Come on. Right, time to show you around the school." He spoke with a mischievous smile that made her wonder if he was actually going to show her around, or if he was going to do something else. She flashed him a quick smile, thinking, let's take the risk.
"Okay. Show me." She replied with an equally mischievous look, and gestured her hand for him to lead the way. Of which he did, just a step or two ahead of her. As she followed him, he pointed out rooms, naming them, as well as naming a few people. Using one of the back doors, he exited the school and she followed wanting to know where this leaded.
"We are leaving school grounds now. You can back out now. What do you have last? Because I have Home Ec, and don't want to go." Austin said as he turned to face her. Obviously asking her to continue following him if she wants too, and not because if any other reasons.
"Okay. I have the same class. Not my favourite subject. So continue to lead the way. It won't exactly be the first time I've done this.