"You just wait, Ben. One of these days, she will be dying to go out with me." Keith grinned cockily. He had just been rejected by yet another girl. Soon he is going to run out of people to ask out. And I can definitely tell it is getting on Kate's nerves. She is one of the only girls that Keith hasn't flirted with and thats probably because the three of us are bestfriends.
"I doubt that. But whatever you say, Romeo." Kate stormed past us, into our next classroom. Probably because she heard our conversation. "You know dude, of you keep this up, Kate is going to hate you." I informed him. He just shrugged his shoulders, yet the pink in his cheeks said otherwise. If he likes her, I don't know why he just doesn't ask her out. It plain obvious she likes him. What an idiot.
We all took our seats before the bell rang. I sat by the window by myself, while Kate and Keith sat next to each other. Hopefully she doesn't bite his head off during class. Ms. April walked in just as the bell rung. She shushed everyone down and began talking. "Okay class, today before we start our lesson I would like to introduce a new student." She pointed to the spot next to her, but no one was there. "Ohh where did she go?" Ms. April walked to the door and led in a girl. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is Summer Minami. She is training to be a ranger. I hope you all give her a warm welcome. Now you can go sit next to Ben." The girl, Summer, to my surprise was actually.. kinda cute. She had light brown hair that curled out at the bottom, barely sitting on her shoulders. The blue uniform she wore really brought out her eyes, a light cocoa brown that sparkled as soon as the light hit them. Her cheeks had a permanent blush to them while her lips were the perfect size and light pink. Freckles covered the bridge of her nose, making her look tan. Everything about her was intruiging, yet.. she had a somewhat upset look. Her head was hung low, never really making eye contact with anyone.
As she walked past a desk, the school douchebag, Jared, 'wolf' whistled at her, smaking her ass. What a pig. Ms. April was turned around, writing on the chalkboard. Summer stopped walking, her eyebrows furrowing and her hands balling into fists. She turned to Jared, leaning in close. "Don't ever touch me again." She whispered in a dangerously low voice. Surprised and scared, Jared nodded quickly, turning away from her and pretending to write things in his book. It took all my power not to laugh. Serves him right. She continued her walk, and sat down quietly next to me. Ms. April had begun our lesson but I was too busy studying Summer. She interested me. In a way, she seems like she can be nice. But its blocked by this wall. Its like she wants to keep everyone out. I was staring for too long. She glared at me, "What?"
It surprised me that I could barely get any words out. "I-I'm Ben." I gave her a half smile. She looked uninterested and angry.
Instead of yelling at me, her face softened. "Summer." She mummbled under her breath. It took me by surprise. She could get so angry, but then become so mysterious. Just as I opened up my mouth to ask her something, she cut me off. "Listen up Bub, I don't do back stories. So why don't you leave me alone, huh?" She said plainly, turning her attention back to Ms. April. I let out a breath of air, kind of taken back at what she said. Talk about rude. Keith and Kate glanced at me. I gave them an exhausted look. Keith gave me a thumbs up. Knowing he was just being an asshole, I flipped him the bird.
"Okay class, remember, the person you're sitting next to will be your partner for the rest of the year for any events we hold." Ms. April informed. I glanced at Summer. She quickly turned her head, her cheeks a dark pink. Was she.. staring at me? Maybe there is something behind that wall of hers. The bell rang and we were nearly the last two to leave the class. Kate and Keith waited for me at the door. Ms. April stopped us. "Ben, would you please show Summer around?" Before I could even respond, Summer broke in.
"That isn't necessary, ma'am. I think I'm more than capable of finding my way around." She said plainly, walking out of theclassroom. I sighed heavily, going to meet up with my two friends. We all walked slightly behind Summer. Some guy slammed into her, draping his arm around her shoulder. I heard her growl angrily. She shoved the guy off her, causing him to fall to the ground. Everyone stared, the entire hallway silent. "Lay off!" She yelled at the guy who cowered on the floor. As she walked away, people cleared a path for her. Keith chuckled slightly.
"That bitch is fiesty!" He laughed. I shook my head sadly. Why is she so violent? Something must have happened to her. Why else would she act so cold?
"Maybe she is tired of jackasses hitting on her." Kate barked. I could be wrong but it looked like that was directed at Keith. He has been puttin himself out there a little too harshly I might say. It is definitely getting on her nerves. I don't know why she doesn't just come out and tell him. It would be easier. But instead, she stormed off to the girls dorms. Well, it is the end of the day so she is probably getting ready for dinner. Which means Keith and I should head off to the guys dorms as well.
Summer's P.O.V.
I walked through the hallways, trying to find my way to the girls dorm. Eyes glared me down the entire time. Girls grit their teeth as I passed, while the guys gawked. What pricks. Why am I even here.. This isn't me. Maybe I should have just stayed at the- no.. what am I saying? I don't belong there either. I'll just tough it out here until graduation. Then I can travel around, belong somewhere, do something helpful. That's what I want.
After 20 minutes of searching, and after the hallways were practically bare, I found my way to the girls dorm. All of the bunks were taken. I searched around until I finally found an empty mattress. It sat right next to a rather large window. A tree branched out infront of the window. I walked to it, placing my hand lightly on the glass. Suddenly, a Pidgeot landed on the branch closest to the window. It stared at me, never breaking eye contact. I stared straight back, mesmerized. I nearly yelped as it suddenly pecked the window. I jumped back, completely surprised. Well that was weird..
As I was placing my things in the small dresser next to my bed, a familiar looking girl plopped down in the bed next to mine. "Ugh. What an asshole. He is so oblivious." She turned to me. "Haven't I given him plenty signs? Haven't I practically ripped his head of each time he hits on a different girl? Haven't I put up with his bullshit for three years?" She practically yelled I shrugged my shoulders, not really knowing what the lunatic was talking about. "So how was your first day?"
"Uhh.." I stared at her awkwardly. "Just grand. Besides Douchebag Sally smacking my ass." I said sarcastically. I still want to rip that guy's head off.
"Hahah! Don't worry about him. That was just Jared. He is the school asshole. Can't keep a relationship for more than a week. Now he just hooks-up, or bangs a girl and then he is done with her. Just avoid him and you'll be good. But hey, you're pretty funny. I'm Kate by the way." She smiled and held out her hand. I shook it firmly and slightly smiled."Ohh! Dinner is starting soon. Get into some comfortable clothes and you can sit with me and my friends. You'll meet Keith. He is the ginger. And you've already met Ben." My smile faded at the mention of his name, but my cheeks betrayed me, heat rushing to them. Her eyebrow lifted up slightly. "You got a thing for Ben?" She asked cheekily.
I scoffed. "Nothing of the sort." I said sternly. Kate just shrugged her shoulders. When I had finished dressing, we walked down the two staircases, and walked out of the main school building. She led me to a large building. A sign read 'Cafeteria' next to the building. When we walked in, the place was fairly crowded. Kate seemed to know exactly where she was going, as she led us to an empty table. Almost immediately, dinner was brought to us. Spaghetti. One of my favorites. I glanced up at the door. I could feel my cheeks heat up as I spotted Ben and Keith walking to our table. My appetite suddenly vanished. Sighing rather loudly, I pushed my plate away. Ben looked uneasily at me as he and Keith took a seat across from us. Kate introduced me to Keith.
As dinner wore on, Keith and Kate got into a lame argument about one of Keith's latest 'girlfriend' attempts. He really is stupid. I excused myself from the table, and walked outside. The air was unusually chilly for a Summer's night. Near black clouds littered the dark blue sky. I walked into the middle of the field, not to far from the school. I sat in the soft grass, running my hands through it. Quickly glancing around me, I made sure no one was watching me. After deciding the coast was clear, I began humming softly. Thunder clapped in the sky,, rather loud actually. I gasped, and stood up. When I turned to walk back to the school building, I stopped dead in my tracks. The same Pidgeot from before stood infront of me, just staring. I glanced at both my wrists. No stylers. If it attacks, there will be nothing for me to defend myself with.
I held both my hands out slowly, showing I had nothing to hurt it, and I began backing away. More thunder clapped in the sky, startling the Pidgeot. It flew at me, talons and beak ready. I felt sharp stingings on my hands as I fell to my back. I could feel myself begin to panic. I can't defend myself without hurting the Pidgeot, and that's the last thing I want to do. There was a stinging pain in my cheek. I could feel blood trickle down my face. Finally, I let the first few tears fall down my cheeks. So much pain coursing through my body.
But then I heard it. Someone calling my name. I daren't open my eyes to see who it was. Instead, against my better judgement, I called for help. It sounded more like a gargled scream. "Capture On!" Seconds passed on. I opened my eyes slowly. Ben had just finished capturing the Pidgeot. He ran over to me. "Summer, are you okay?" He tried helping me up but I pushed his hands away. I uneasily walked to the little pond that sat not to far from my previous spot. My knees gave out and I collapsed infront of it. Ben ran to my side again. "You're really hurt bad. I have to take you to the infirmary. " He tried helping me up again.
Growing angry, I once again smacked his hands away. "Lay off would ya? I'm fine." A light rain began to fall. creatimg small waves in the pond. I looked into my reflection. Blood stained my face, dripping down on my white shirt. "Ohh great.. this is a new shirt." I sighed. Cuts covered my hands, making it hard to touch or grab anything. The rain began pounding the ground. My body was instantly soaked. I gasped, covering my chest, noticing that you can see the color of my bra through my wet t-shirt. Heat rushed to my cheeks, knowing Ben could probably see it.
Instead of making some pervish comment about it, I felt a jacket drape around my shoulders. I looked up at him. He wore a weary smile. "Let me take you to the infirmary." This guy is really persistent. Finally, I gave up. I nodded my head and let him help me to the nurse.
"So you say the Pidgeot just attacked you?" The nurse asked me as she dabbed my cuts with peroxide. Ben stood in the door frame. I told him to leave but he refused. Something about making sure I was going through with the treatment.
"Well I saw it early, in my room. He pecked the window where my hand was. And out in the field.. I think the thunder scared it. That's when it attacked.." I trailed off. She finished slapping on a few more bandages on the bad gashes, most of them on my hands.
She finshed up and smiled. "Well you are lucky Ben found you. It could have been a lot worse." She infromed. Ben blushed slightly and looked away. "Better keep a guy like that close." She whispered in my ear. I nearly choked on my spit. Why did she say that to me!? She shooed us off and tols us to get some rest. Ben insisted in walking me to my room. The way there was silent, until the dingus just had to open his mouth.
"So what were you doing out there by yourself anyway. It isn't good to wander off alone, especially at a time like this. These storms that have been going on lately have been making the Pokémon really on edge for some reason. Wild Tauros have been stampeding not to far from here. If you get caught in the middle of that.. well not much can save you. Just be more car-"
"For the third time today, I don't need your help. I am perfectly capable of defending myself. So leave me alone. I don't need a lecture from you telling me what I should and shouldn't do." I barked, completely fed up with what he had to say.
He scoffed, looking at me crazily. "Said the girl who just got attacked by a Pidgeot. You'd still be out there bleeding to death if it wasn't for me! Get it through you stubborn head that it is okay to let people in. Or you are always going to be alone. And if you're okay with that, then there is something wrong with you." He yelled. It took all my will power not to punch him in the mouth. He is right.. He did save me. I would still be out there, in the pouring rain.. bleeding out.
I sighed heavily, setting my gaze on the floorboards. "Alright listen. Thanks for saving me. It.. mean't a lot." It pained me to say. He nodded his head and said goodnight. I walked into my room. Everyone was already asleep. After changing into dry nightclothes, I noticed I still had Ben's jacket with me. The rain hadn't let up. Thunder and lightning cracked in the sky, lighting up the room, casting dark shadows. I sat down on my bed, holding Ben's jacket close to my body. "Why did I have to meet you?" I sighed sadly. It is going to be a long year.
Alrighty, so hopefully everyone enjoyed. Stick around to find out what else happens in "Shining Armour". Review ! (: