As I sit in my biology class I look out the window bored as ever. To be honest I am more of a history fan. I love anything to do with Ancient places you know like Egypt, Greece or Rome. I would love to go to any of those places one day.
"Miss Hawthorne?" My teacher calls me out of my trans and I look over at him somewhat embarrassed. "Is there something more interesting going on outside then in here?
I nod my head no and watch as he continues with his lesson. I looked at the kids in my room there were obviously two groups the preppy people who to be honest I couldn't stand. Then there were the greasers who would on occasion show up to class. Then there was me, I didn't fit into either of the group I was the outcast.
The bell rang and I picked up my stuff when a preppy girl comes by and hits my books out of my hands. "Oops looks like you dropped something Rina." she says with a laugh.
I don't pay her any attention, I just bend down and start to pick up my stuff.
"See girls, she is like Cinderella just no happily ever after in her future." the preppy girl continued as they walked out of the class.
I finished picking up my things at put my bag around my waist. I walked out the door to the long and empty hallway. Everyone had gone home except some of the teachers and a few of the greasers.
I try to ignore them as I walk past them only looking straight forward when I hear a door open I look up and there is my archeology professor Dr. Jones.
"Ms. Hawthorne? What are you doing here?" he asks as I give him an odd look.
"Class just let out like five minutes ago professor." I tell him confused.
"Right well be sure you get your report done on Cleopatra." he says as he starts to walk away rather fast.
For some reason this sparks my interest and I decide to follow him. Against my better judgment of course.
He walks faster and keeps looking around him when he reaches his car and quickly tries to get in when we both hear a scream.
I look over and see two cars driving through the grass and both headed for Dr. Jones. Without thinking I run and push him out of the way.
"thanks kid." he tells me as we stands up but then immediately take off running.
What am I running for I ask myself as I turn around and see another car pull up and take Dr. Jones away obviously it was someone he knew since he went willingly.
Great now I am on my own still running as fast as I can. I am starting to get tired and the car is getting closer and closer when I hear something pull up beside me. I look to my left and there is a greaser on a motorcycle.
"Give my your hand!" he yells at me offering me his hand.
Well either I go with him or I die. I chose life. I grab his hand as he pulls me on and we start to ride off. I look back to see the car still chasing us.
"Hold on tight girly." he tells me.
I put my arms around the strangers waist and hold on tight like he said. He speeds up the bike as the car tries to catch up. We pass tons of people as we ride through the city.
We come to a small alley where only his bike can get through. The strangers takes this opportunity and takes the alley. I turn back and see the car get stuck in between the wall.
We keep driving and driving until we arrive at a nice house and I see on the mail box it has the name "Jones" written on it.
The guy stops the bike and shuts off the engine and puts the kickstand down with my arms still around him. "You can let go now Rachel." he says.
I pull away and stretch my arms. "My name isn't Rachel." I tell him as I get off his bike and rub my thighs.
A woman comes out of the house and puts her arms around the man. "Oh Mutt thank god you are alright! You father and I just got back...
she says as she looks at me.
"Who is this?" she asks him.
"She saved Dad, so I decided to return the favor. Don't know her name but she has a tight grip." he tells her with a laugh.
The woman folds her arms in front of me.
"Why did you save my husband?" she asks me stern.
"Listen I just saw he was about to get run over, all I did was push him out of the way." I tell her backing away.
"She did save me Marion." I hear my professor's voice as he walks out of the house.
"Well now what do we do? We didn't plan on her." the woman tells the professor.
"Well as much fun as this was I had better get going." I say as I start to walk away.
"Wait! They'll be after you now too since you helped me. They will kill you if you get the chance. Your best bet is to stay with us." Dr. Jones tells me.
"They will kill me?!" I ask scared to death.
"Anyone who is associated with me they will kill." He says.
"Come inside get some food and we will leave for the air port in about two hours." the woman says as she steps inside.
I just stand and watch as they all walk inside. I have no choice I reluctantly walk into the house.
"Oh right Introductions, Rina Hawthorne this is Marion my wife an my son Henry." he says as he sits at the table.
"Friends call me Mutt" the son says with a smile.
"Oh well nice to meet you both." I say as I still try to come to grip with has just happened.
"Have a seat." Marion offers pointing to a chair.
I sit down as she sits a sand which in front of me. "Eat, you'll need your strength." she says as she goes back to her chair.
I look down at the sand which.
"You have any family you need to call and tell that you won't be home for a while?" Dr. Jones asked.
"No, my step mother passed away last month." I managed to say.
"Well then think of us as your new family and thank you for saving me." he says as he takes a sip of his drink.
After everyone eats Marion and Dr. Jones start to pack as I sit on the front porch and look out onto the street. I keep my body still as I hear the door open and the son sit down beside me.
"Are you alright Rachel?" he asks me.
I slowly turn my head to him with an annoyed look on my face. "My name is Rina." I tell him.
"Right Rina sorry they both start with an "R"." he says as he give me a sly smile.
"Uh huh sure Henry." I say
"It's Mutt, I hate that name." he tells me.
"Well now you know how I feel when you call me Rachel. So Mutt what did I drag myself into?" I ask him.
He looks back at me with a smile. "An adventure."
"Come on the flight leaves soon. We have to get to the air port" Marion says as she walks out the door with two bags in her hands.
Dr. Jones walks out behind her locking their home and going to their car.
"Car or bike your choice Ms. Hawthorne." the professor tells me.
"I'll take my chances on the bike." I say as Mutt brings his bike forward.
I walk over to the bike and get on and wrap my arms around him once again and we follow the car to the airport.
During our ride I couldn't help but think to myself. Just a few hours ago I was in biology reading a dumb book and now I am on an adventure I had no idea was coming. I felt a smile start to form on my face.
Maybe this would be an exciting start to a new life? I held close to Mutt as we rode through traffic trying to keep up with his parents.
We finally arrive at the air port and board our plane. I look and see I am sitting in between Marion and Mutt. Yeah this wont be weird I tell myself as I sit down.
I have never flown a day in my life before and now here I am putting on a seatbelt in a plane. Well got to try it sooner or later. I try to prepare myself for the take off not knowing what to expect. As the plane starts to lift I feel my hand grab Mutt's as I close my eyes.
After a minute as the plane becomes stable I look over and see that Mutt doesn't seem to mind my hand holding his. He then looks over at me. "Afraid of flying?" he asks.
"Wouldn't know, I've never flown before." I tell him nervously.
"Just wait for the landing." he says with a smile.
I keep still wondering if he even noticed I was still holding his hand. I then pull away and he looks back at me.
"It's ok, your first time, I get it." he says.
That is when I started to see the greaser in a different light. Why was he being so nice to me?
Mutt's Pov
I watched out the window as I could still feel the warmth from her hand. I tried to ignore it I mean come on its just some girl nothing special.
The hours started to pass, the flight to England seemed to take forever. I turned to look at Rina and saw her sleeping. her head kept moving left to right before it eventually landed on my shoulder. I looked down at her about to pusher head away when I caught a glimpse from my mother telling me not to.
I turned my head away and tried to sleep. I couldn't though I kept turning my head to meet with her hair. it smelled nice though. something kind of fruity smelling. At least she wasn't drooling on me.
She started to move I guess trying to make herself comfortable as she put her arm on my chest. I looked over to my mother and gave her a "Come on" look all she did was smile at me.
This was really weird to me, I never let a woman touch me usually and now there is one laying on me. I was angry at first but after a while I knew there was nothing I could do about it without getting my butt chewed about it in the end.
I finally fell asleep not sure when but then all the sudden there was turbulence, Rina opened her eyes and looked at me embarrassed and worried.
"Don't worry, its just turbulence." I tell her as she lifts her head from me and looks around.
"You could have pushed me off of your, but thanks for letting me sleep." she tells me with a small smile.
"it's fine, you needed your sleep, didn't really bother me." I lied as she sat up in her seat.
"well I guess It shouldn't be much longer. I'll stick to my side now." she says looking away from me.