It was the first day of school and I was actually a sophomore now. Time seemed to fly by last year but I didn't really have any free time either. Between football, basket ball, and homework; I barely had time to see my friends let alone have any. My parents are very strict when it comes to my education and fell that going over to Matt's house to play Xbox instead of spending hours on an assignment was out of the question. They did however realize that I was a model teenager and that as long as I kept up with everything, a social life wasn't a big deal. Especially since I turned 16 last week and was now driving my new jeep around everywhere, it was harder for them to keep me kept up in the house but I was still terrified of what they would say if my grades were ever to get bad.
I had promised Matt that I would drive him to school on the first day so he could avoid the whole bus or having your mom drive you embarrassment. Out of all the friends that I had, Matt was one of a few that I considered a true friend. Most of the others who claimed they were a friend of mine were only interested because I wore a letterman jacket and I hated people like them and tried to stay far away from them. I pulled up to his house as he was running out the door with his backpack in one hand and a pop tart in the other. "Hey nice ride, I didn't think your parents were going to buy you a brand new jeep. I thought they would get you some junk one that would be good enough to last you through high school." "Did you really think my mom would let me drive around in a used jeep? I am her only baby boy and she has my dad wrapped around her finger. The only thing that was a real challenge was picking the color." I told him as he got in the passenger side while I backed out. The top was down to take advantage of the sunny weather today knowing it wouldn't last long. "So my goal is to have Santana for a girlfriend before the football Halloween party this year but need help to do that." "Why do you need help to get Santana? There is a reason she was the favorite new cheerleader last year. I think you will be fine." I told him as we were driving to the school. It was taking much longer than it should because of all the buses and parents helping their kids get on the right one. "I know that but she is always around Brittany like they are attached at the hip. You need to try to hook up with her to help my chances." "You do know that Santana doesn't date? She just hooks up with guys." I wanted to clarify with him as we were pulling into the lot and saw Puck saving me a spot by having two of the kids he tosses in the dumpster laying down in it. Finn and Puck were standing by Finn's truck while Quinn, Finn's girlfriend, sat on the tailgate while Santana and Brittany were sitting on either side of Puck. Pulled in and was instantly greeted by them. "Hey Chang, nice wheels, we will get a lot of action in those wheels." Puck said as crudely as I climbed out and fist bumped him as I went and stood next to him while Matt was trying to chat up Santana.
The fact that I was a brainiac caused me to have very few classes with my friends and a lot with the geeks of my grade. I think it was that fact that made me a friendlier jock; I didn't throw people into dumpsters or even slushie people like everyone else has. There were a few geeks, I mean classmates that I actually talked to on a daily basis in class. We had block schedule at our school which I was grateful for because I was afraid of the work that I would have to do for each class 5 days a week. My first class today was Math which wasn't a big deal because I was actually good at and it was easy to understand. I sat down at the first table to the left of the classroom next to a junior who had to take the advance math class for the second time. "How was your summer Chang?" He asked me and since I'm the nice one, I couldn't ignore him. "I'm doing pretty good can't complain. I got roped into being a councilor at Asian camp again but that was about it." I finished just as a new teacher came in. You could tell when a teacher was new because they all had the same happy look on their face that they were that special teacher that Hollywood makes movies about. "Good morning class, my name is Miss Lynn and I can't wait to see all the excitement we will have this year." There were sometimes I thought I could teach the classes better than some of these new teachers. "So who would like to tell me what the meaning of Algebra is?" Kill me now.
I finally made it to lunch and walked over to the circle table we sat at last year. Everyone was there already and in their own conversations. "Finn you have to think of different topics for you guys to talk about in Celibacy Club. What is the point of putting my head on the line for you to be vice president if you aren't going to take it seriously?" I had never seen a person look as miserable as Finn did when Quinn was in the middle of one of her lectures. Puck was talking to the new freshman cheerleading captain while surprisingly Matt was deep in a conversation with Santana while she had her arm wrapped around Brittany's. I always had a small hunch that there was more going on with those two than they let on. Putting my tray down next to Matt I overheard their conversation. "I can't believe you both have never seen a scary movie at the theater before. We will have to change that this weekend, how about the two of you join Mike and me this Friday night." Oh no I thought as soon as I heard my name. "Sounds great to us but first you are going to have to take us to Breadstix." Santana told him while Brittany was giggling behind her. "That would be great. We will see you guys Friday night." I turned my attention back to my tray of food; I had P.E. for last period and wanted to have enough energy for whatever Tanaka was going to make us do. It wasn't that I didn't find Brittany attractive but it was more that I was raised to have relationships that you work towards something not just a week or so hook up. Unlike most of the guys here, I did believe losing your virginity was a big deal and it isn't something you take lightly just because you want a moment of pleasure with just anyone. Plus I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have time for it anyway. The bell rang for us to head to our third class of the day and felt relieved to break away from this conversation.
As much as I thought Tanaka was one freak out away from the mental hospital, I had to admit it was nice to jog all period today to clear my head. Puck and Matt were doing their best to show off for the cheerleaders practicing in the middle of the field. When did this happen? When did my best friends become more concerned with getting laid than sports? I guess that's what happens when you are raised differently. My parents brought me up to be a smart gentleman and I truly felt that was the only way to live. I did realize that most people weren't able to have the same upbringing as I did but I suddenly felt more grateful for them than I ever have before. "So the girls wanted to know if we could come over to Brittany's house after school to work on some homework and just see how the night goes. What do you think?" Matt asked running up next to me. "Well I was hoping to have some free time to myself before I have to tutor at 6 but I guess that would be ok." "Great, we will meet you at your jeep after school." He said and ran back over to the girls. I really did want the free time to myself but nothing like you would expect though. What no one else in the world knew about me was that I loved to dance. There was nothing better than putting your headphones on and just letting loose to the music. Though if anyone had ever found out, I'm sure I would be the one on the other end of the slushies my teammates through. It is a shame though because I found it to be more than just something to let off steam. I found it to be the one thing that lets me truly be myself; it is what lets me be the most free.
I went to my locker after gym to grab my book bag and put the books I needed back into it so I could head out to my jeep and get this evening over with. Walking down the hallway, I passed a short girl wearing a tight black shirt, a plaid schoolgirl skirt, tall black boots, and a green knit hat. Her hair was jet black with a few lines of electric blue. She was facing her locker but I could just tell that she was a quiet but beautiful girl. Finally making it to my locker, I saw her turn towards me and saw that she was also Asian. How is it possible for me to not know who this person was? There really weren't that many Asian people in Lima and just couldn't believe I had never seen her before. Pulling my attention back to my books, I heard from down the hall the booming voice of David. "Welcome to McKinley Stutterfly", he shouted and then heard the sound of a slushie being thrown. I turned my head in fear and had it proven to me when I saw the small girl now covered with red ice leaning against the lockers because the dye had blinded her. The jocks had started walking away as I grabbed my bag and a clean towel from my bag and walked over to her. "I'm so sorry that they did that. Those guys can be real jerks sometimes. Here let me help you clean up a bit." I said as I gently helped her clean her eyes so she could see again. She blinked a few times but was able to settle in on my figure and suddenly started to shift away. "Wh-what did I d-do to you jocks f-for you to do t-this to me?" I was slightly offended by the comment but also understood. "Not all of us are like that; some of us just want to be a jock so they can play the sports." Her expression softened when I said that and she even gave me a smile. "There you go, all better but your clothes are a bit of a mess. I am sorry about that. I could try to talk to them if you want me to." I told her giving her a small style. "T-Thanks but I t-think I'm good." She gave me a smile back and I realized that I was right that she is quiet and beautiful. "Yo Mike, are you ready to head out?" I heard Matt yell and looked up to see that him, Santana, and Brittany were standing by the front door to the school waiting for me. "You b-better get going Mr. N-nice Jock", she said with a little giggle. "My name is Mike" "Tina, my n-name is T-Tina" I smiled back and started to walk towards the door. "I'll see you later Tina" I told her and walked away with an actual smile on my face.
I don't anything Glee just love the show! This is a story based on Mike's point a view which there aren't many of. Please comment and review! I haven't decided if this will be a multi chapter story or just a one shot. Thanks
