Author's note

Hey, it's my Second Fanfic! I know, I know. I just started my first one. But, I have to keep my ideas flowing! or whatever. And to tell the truth, I don't know where this story is going. Anyways, enjoy!

Oh, wait. Just a little note: The horizontal line means that time elapsed. It's for the drama.

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokemon!

"New school, New life," is my motto. I thought of this from all the experience I've received from moving around the world. My dad is a professor, and we travel a lot so that he can study the different ecosystems. It's actually not too bad, except for the constant change in schools and friends. Many guys usually don't worry about that, but I do. My social life isn't going so well. I've had at least 120 friends in the past three months. I've got no idea how I'm going to keep in contact with –

"Brendan, we're here," That was my mother. Just to let you know, she's the most beautiful mother you could ever imagine. I did her make-up. "Your new school looks like a very nice place, don't you agree?" I nodded in reply as she grabbed my arm and dragged me to the entrance. The first thing I saw was: WHITE WALLS. No taste at all. I stuck my tongue out at the sight.

Mother led me to the office where I stood blankly until she was done. "Here's your schedule. I can't stay any longer, so you have to find your class on your own. I'm sorry." She gave me a peck on the cheek and waved goodbye. The lights on our car flashed, letting us know she unlocked it. I waved back and sighed.

Name: Brendan Ruby Birch

Grade: 8

Homeroom (seminar): Mr. Roark

Period 1: Algebra...Mr. Roark

Period 2: Language...Mrs. Kanna

Period 3: Computer Graphics...Mr. Lance

Period 4: Band...Mr. Nando

Period 5: Science...Mrs. Erica

Period 6: Seminar...Mr. Roark

Period 7: Physical Education...Mrs. Maylene

Period 8: U.S. History...Mrs. Briney

This is going to be a long day.

I found my class pretty easily and walked in. A man with a mining helmet on shifted his gaze to meet mine. "Oh, you must be the new student. Welcome to Zamapoke' Middle School." I nodded and smiled to show him my 'appreciation.' "Please, pick any seat you like. I'm Mr. Roark, the Math teacher." I chose one in the back next to a boy with jet black hair, whose bangs were in the shape of two upside down triangles. He had a red jacket with a white hood and front pocket. His shorts were black and yellow, matching the hat that laid on his desk. Nice choice of colors, and his coordination is something to be proud of.

The boy leaned over and whispered, "Hi. My name's Jimmy." He flashed a peace sign at me, "Prepare for the longest one and a half hours of your life." I grinned at that, "Thanks. The name's Brendan." Before I sat down, I asked Mr. Roark if I should introduce myself. He turned the light on his helmet as a sort of spotlight. "Um...Hi. My name is Brendan Birch...and...I hope we can be friends...?" The class burst out in laughter, except for Jimmy, while the teacher calmed them down. "Class, Brendan is a new student here. Show him the respect that you give that green-haired boy and his friends."

All of the students shot up at that and remained silent. I sat down, confused. "Brendan. Sorry, but could you please take off your hat?" Mr. Roark turned his light off, showing a slightly uncomfortable face. I hesitated, but eventually took it off. At this point ALL eyes went to the right side of my head, the exact spot where my scar was. Yeah, I had a scar. I got it when I was little on one of my dad's expeditions. A Salamence did it. "You guys will get used to it." My voice was a little annoyed, but Mr. Roark tapped the board to get everyone's attention. Just like everyone else did.

RRRIIINNNGG!! "Okay, remeber to do your homework everyone!" Mr. Roark tried to yell over the sound of the rushing students, but to no avail. "Hey, Brendan. What class do ya have next?" Jimmy placed his hand on my shoulder while I took a look at my schedule. "I...have language."

"Really!? Me too! Let's go!" We were about to turn the corner when we bumped into a dark gray-haired kid. "Aah. Hey, watch it...! Wait, who are you? oh. New kid." He places his hands in his darkblue jacket pocket, while his thick triangleish eyebrows narrowed. "Fu. You're pathetic already. You two pathetic guys deserve each other." Jimmy looked away, a bit depressed looking, while I remained a cool, yet bored face. "Drew, Gary. Come're." The kid motioned with his head towards somewhere out of my point of view, and this so-called 'Drew and Gary' came up. "Hm. New kid huh. Nice choice, Paul." The green-haired boy flicked his hair. I scrunched my eyes, a bit irritated.

"I'm assuming that you're Prew, the green-haired boy Mr. Roark said everyone gives their respect to." I flicked my hair, - well, tried to - mocking him. "That's right. But it's DREW. Keep that in mind. You'll have to know it from now on." Placing his hand in front of my chest, he gave a strong push. I fell on the ground in the most awkward position, and the three of them laughed and left. "Don't let em' get to you, Brendan. I've lived here my entire life, and I'm still alive!" Jimmy held his hand out and I grabbed it. "I'm guessing that they're the 'bullies that everyone is to afraid to mess with' kind of guys." I gazed over towards the direction of where they went, and made a mental note: The green one's got pretty nice hair.

I followed Jimmy to the Language room, where Mrs. Kanna, the language teacher, assigned seats for the class. "Jimmy! You'll be over here next to Marina." Jimmy glowed, but quickly looked at me with a sad expression. I mouthed the words "It's okay" and he merrily skipped off to his chair. "Ah. New student." Mrs. Kanna looked around for a moment, but finally spotted me. "This is an opprtunity for you to make new friends with the people the you're seated with." I rolled my eyes, but she didn't notice. "Riiight...there." She pointed to a seat nest to a girl with a bandana on her head. "May! I thought I told you to take that off!" The girl blushed with embarrassment and took it off. "Sorry Mrs. Kanna!! I forgot!!"

I sat down and glanced at what she was wearing. Green bandana with a white pokeball pattern, long red shirt; sleeveless, tight black shorts underneath. She had coffee brown hair that, I'm guessing, she usually wore with her bandana. It stuck out from the sides of her head and slightly curled at the end. Her eyes were a beautiful shade of sapphire. "Hi, My name is Brendan. Brendan Birch." I held my hand out, letting her know that I wanted to shake. "Hi. I'm May Maple." She took my hand and shook it.

"You must think I'm pretty weird, since that scene I created." May stuck out her tongue and tinted pink. "No!" I exclaimed, "That bandana completes your outfit, and therefore, you must make a stand!" I could feel my eyes burning with determination, but came back to reality and looked at May. Her face was confused at first, then turned into a compassionate smile. I turned away knowing my face had shaded a little red. The bell rang notifying stdents that they are late, if not yet to their class.

A silhouette appeared in the doorway, leaning on the side. "Sorry I'm late, Mrs. Kanna. I had something I had to d-"

"That is quite alright Drew. Just take your seat immediately. Which is riiiight...here." She pulled up the seat in front of me. I stared at the chair, now with Drew sitting in it, in dismay. May leaned a little closer towards Drew, "Hey, Drew, aren't you glad we get to sit at the same table?" Her voice, to my surprise, was cheery. "Yeah." Drew flicked his hair - ugh - and placed his feet on the table. May's cheeks bloated in annoyance. "Drew, put your feet down. That's rude to the teacher." The jerk looked at bit surprised, but did what he was told. Wait. WHAT!?

RRIINNGG!! I stood up and brushed my pants off of any dust that collected during class. I turned towards May and asked, "What class do you have next?" She took out a piece of paper and looked at it. "Uh..Computer Graphics..."

"Really? Mind if we walk together?" At this point, Drew's ears perked up and he glared at me. His eyes gave off auras of NO and YOU BETTER NOT. "Sure, why not?" May tied her bandana on her head and smiled. I glanced at Drew with a victorious look. Shows him. "Hey, Brendan. Sorry, but I don't have the next class with you." It was Jimmy. "I have science with Marina." Marina gave a little wave to me and I smiled. "That's alright. I was going to walk with May anyways."

"Okay, see ya." Marina and Jimmy walked off, chattering away, while I left with May, Drew trailing us. "So, May, I'd like to compliment you on your choice of clothes." The girl looked at me with surprise. "Really?"

"Yeah. It may not look like it, but I happen to be quite the designer. Oh, and I LOVE your eyes. They're a beautiful shade of Sapphire."

"Thanks." Once again, she showed me her warm smile. "You know, my middle name is Sapphire." Completely taken by this, I almost tripped. "No kidding? My middle name is Ruby!" Apparently taken by this as well, she did trip. Getting up, May looked me in the eye, "Aren't your eyes sort of ruby color too?"

"Ah! Oh ya!" I laughed a this and May joined in. I guess today is turning out pretty good.

Drew POV

UGH. Today is the first day of school; the day that I thought would be one of the greatest. What do I get? Some gender-confused kid who's hanging around with May! I have about three classes with her, so I can't keep an eye on that guy. At least I can at lunch, seeing that we all have the same lunch time. But language class is the worst! I have to sit and watch the two of them for an hour and 30 minutes. Talking about...stuff...not that I really care what May does.

I flicked my hair and walked to History with Paul and Gary, pushing a few people out of the way. "Drew, what's up with you? Ever since second period, you seem frustrated." Gary adjusted his bag on his shoulders. "Since Paul and I don't have the same class as you then, you gotta fill us in."

"Nothing happened. Just...mad that Mrs. Kanna interupted what I was saying." Closing my eyes, I thought about what Brendan and May were talking about when I was following them...something about each other's eyes? "Oh, and I LOVE your eyes. They're a beautiful shade of Sapphire." They were flirting! I clenched my fists in fury, while Paul and Gary stood behind me, confused. "I'll have them know that my eyes are a marvelous shade of emerald!" I murmured, and stepped through the doorway as the bell rang.

"Alllllrighty, kids," Mr. Briney put up a foot on a desk in a triumphant pose, "We're going to learn about the history of the world of POKEMON!!" Pshhhh. Whatever. What a watse of MY time. I should be in Computer Graphics right now, sitting EXACTLY between May and that new kid. Mr. Briney blabbed on about stuff I don't understand, while Gary took detailed notes about it. Surprisingly enough, Gary's the smartone. "Hey Gary," I waved my hand in front of his face to get his attention, "You'll explain all this stuff to me later, right?"

"Yeah right. Only if you tell Paul and me what happened second period." Paul leaned in a little to be in the conversation. "Yeah, I agree with Gary."

"NO."

Author's Note

So how was it? My first intention for this story was that it only be one chapter long, but I guess my mind wanders too much...and of course, please critque! Again, no swearing or flames (please).

I just made some changes in the story, nothing really big. Well, yeah, I guess it is. I'm incorporating Pokemon into the story now, seeing that I am a HUGE hypocrite. At first I thought about not putting pokemon into this, but now it seems like I really should!