Bound Soul
CHAPTER 1
Jason Klein
POV
I stared out at the warm town below me from the outdoor stairwell of MLG Academy in Salt Lake City Utah. For the first time that whole day I smiled at the thought of trying to fly by jumping off the railing. "What a foolish idea" I worded to myself, still it did seem like a dream I would one day make possible. "If I don't splatter on the concrete first" I grimaced at my harsh truth and abandoned my fantasy of flight.
"You know Jason, I don't know what draws you to this stairwell so much but you should come back to class. The damn teacher is wondering why your skipping again. And to be frank, I'm tired of covering for you." I faced my good friend and stared into his chocolate brown eyes, "I'm gonna pass for today Lavernius, I want to go catch some Zs on the roof." Lavernius shook his head exasperated " oh come on Jason, this is the 4th time this week"… I watched him as I thought of how to respond to his comment. He truly sounded like a panicking child. However that was his nature, well only in Reality. In the virtual world he changes personalities entirely not to mention appearance.
"Tell ya what Lavernius, If you cover for me today I will try to hook you up with Fiona and –" Laverius grabbed my shoulders eyes sparkling. " You mean it? Would you really do that!?" I removed his hands from my shoulders a bit bewildered, " I will try but if she says no DO NOT freak out." Laverius's eyes shines brighter and his dark face began to have a hint of red with obvious embarrassment or excitement. "Okay Jason Klein my best friend, I shall go cover for you!" I smiled at him as he marched purposefully off down the stairs. Ithen turned around to face the town again.
As I walked back to my dorm I noticed Fiona walking by. She was pretty for sure but I don't know what Laverius really saw in her. I could only see what she allowed others to see as far as personality. As for looks she was a mid length blonde. She wore red contacts that covered blue eyes. She had her standard school appropriate red and black flannel shirt with gray pants. When she games people call her Fiona the Fang or Fiona Fang due to her relentlessness in combat games. The funny thing is he name is actually Fiona Flower Fang so I guess her nickname became quite a topic throughout the school. "OY why are you staring at me you perv!?" She spoke at me with aggression. "Oh um hey listen do you know a dude by the name of Lavernius Craye?" I asked her hoping she wouldn't just walk away. She raised an eyebrow "who," she asked intrigued. "Black guy, wears a lot of blue and orange, kinda an airhead." Her eyes widened with recognition "oh yeah what about him?" I presumed to tell her Lavernius was in a sever crush with her and asked if she wanted to get a coffee with him sometime. She flashed a rather brilliant smile and said sure. I thanked her and walked back to my dorm room. It was so a small yet cozy dorm, a twin sized soft bed, a nightstand, TV, fully functional bath, and a window that had a view of the schools courtyard. I drew my curtains and crawled into bed. " tomarrow I have to go back to the virtual world again, better rest now before my soul is transported" I said drowsily and fell asleep.
END OF CHAPTER ONE