Chapter 2- The bet
As far as first days go, Jinora found this one to be going badly. Very badly. She got lost finding her classes, received some harsh comments from other students, and felt like a alien trapped in a planet, surrounded by a group of weird species. How will she cope in all this she thought. To her dismay Jinora wondered how Ikki was finding her first day, but she knew she had nothing to worry about. Knowing Ikki she would probably have made a full platoon of friends by now. Nevertheless Jinora was happy about one thing, it was now lunchtime and lunchtime mean't one thing. Visiting the library. Jinora had been to many libraries in her lifetime, but she had never seen a library as vast as this one. It was like a labyrinth. Jinora never felt so happy, and judging from the terrible day she was having, she really needed some down time. Looking through the fantasy fiction section Jinora found a book about a brave selfless heroine on a shelf. As she was about to pick the book she saw another hand reach out for it before pausing. ''Oh I'm sorry, did you want this book too?'' said a girl, as Jinora looked to observe what was in front of her. The girl had a small bob haircut, was fairly tan skinned and had shiny lime eyes. Her appearance contrasted Jinora's dark hazel brown eyes, chestnut hair, and creamy pale skin. You could even say it contrasted enough to create a positive reaction. ''Oh it's okay, you have it. I could just go get another copy'' Jinora replied shyly '' I wish you could, but the attendant said that this was the only copy left.'' said the girl ''But you can have it. I'll just borrow it after your done with it'' she added on ''Thanks!'' Jinora cried as she set out a sigh of relief, ''I've been here all day, and your the only person at this school who's been nice to me'' ''Really? So I'm guessing this is your first day?'' ''Yeah it is. I'm Jinora by the way.'' I'm Opal. Nice to meet you.
And by that a positive reaction was made. One in which was called friendship.
The sun had set and school was out for the day. While some students went to their favorite hangouts to mess around with friends, others smoke tobacco and drank beers to pass away the time. ''Aye Yoko, tell Skoochy pass me another one.'' said the dark tanned skin boy, as he put out his hand ''Sure. But this is your fourth one Kai. Thats a little much even for you.'' Yoko said in a bit of a concern as he tapped Skoochy in order to get some sort of agreement. ''Yeah well I have a lot on my mind lately'' Kai dryly responded, getting up to get a beer out of the cooler himself. With a ice cold beer in his hands, Kai put it up to reach his mouth, and opened it using his teeth to pull off the beer bottle cap. Instantly Kai poured the beer straight down his mouth, and when satisfied removed it as her gasped for air with his eyes closed. Kai, Skoochy and Yoko were hanging out in a abandoned park. The park was splashed with graffiti and trash. ''I'm not even gonna ask what's wrong with you, since you never tell.'' Skoochy moaned annoyingly as Kai ignored him ''Anyway…guys I met a girl today.'' Skoochy went on, ''What girl?'' Yoko butted in ''A girl Yoko! Anyway she's really something else.'' ''You always meet a girl Skoochy.'' Kai interrupted as he went to sit down go the ground ''Nah this girl is different. She's new to the school and I think she's just finding herself and just wants a little fun.'' '' Its always the same story Skoochy. First you meet her, then you wanna date her, then you get board of her and she gets dumped .'' Kai moaned ''Yeah but this girl is stunning. Nothing like I've seen before. Plus she's classy and I like that'' ''Do you even know her name?'' Kai asked ''Ikki. The name is so foreign. Anyway I really wanna get to know her so I asked her out'' '''Wow you just met her and you already asked her out'' Yoko questioned Skoochy ''Well yeah. If you saw her you'll know why. Anyway she told me she isn't allowed to date.'' ''Really? Well that's new'' Kai added on surprised ''Yeah it is. Normally when I ask out girls they always say yes. But when I finally ask out a girl I really like she can't date'' Skoochy complained ''Bummer. Well I guess you can't get with her'' Kai said dryly'' ''But that's the thing Kai, she told me she is only allowed to date if her sister does'' ''Really then that's great Skoochy'' Kai said as he went to continue to drink his beer ''Yeah so I'm gonna need you to date her sister Kai.''
After Skoochy said this Kai immediately responded by spitting out his beer, while giving Skoochy a dumbfounded look. ''What the fuck'' Kai said shockingly ''You want to get with some girl, just so you can be with this Ica chick?'' ''Her name is Ikki'' Skoochy said in offence as he went to continue on ''And yes I want you to do it for me'' ''Naw man. I'm sorry Skoochy but your gonna get board of this girl like you always do. I'm not gonna waste my time doing this'' ''Your just scared of a challenge'' Yoko butted in ''Yeah Yoko. Kai's too scared thats why'' ''What no way. I can do it. I get more girls than both of you guys combined.'' Kai yelled '' Maybe more than Yoko, but not me'' Skoochy added on, while Yoko nudged Skoochy and looked offended '' It's okay Kai if you don't wanna do it, but wait till the Lee and the guys here about this'' Skoochy said sarcastically. Kai was now feeling the peer pressure, he didn't want to waste his time on wooing a girl he barely knew when he had his own problems to think about. But he didn't want to look like a loser in front of his friends, so he gave in. ''Fine! But Skoochy I'll only do it in return for something'' Kai muttered ''Okay we will have a bet. If you date Ikki's sister. And only when you date her sister, I'll promise to pay you 1000 Yuans.'' ''Your bluffing.'' ''Nope. Come on Kai you know I'm loaded and you know I never give money to anyone. This is the only time I'll be doing this. Plus I know you need the Yuans, it's a win-win situation. So whatcha say? Kai thought in consideration, thinking about what he could do with yuans he desperately needed and then finally came to a conclusion.
''You game?'' Skoochy asked
''I'm in'' Kai replied
Jinora was reading away vastly, on her bed in her room in which she shared with Ikki. She was enjoying the book that her new friend Opal let her borrow, and decided that she would read some chapters since she finished her homework and evening studies. Jinora was enjoying the peace and quiet until the door slammed out. Jinora looked only to see Ikki come to her happily ''Hey Jinora you will never guess what an amazing day I've had'' Ikki said in excitement and she went to carry on '' I made a new bunch of girls friends. Their names are: Mang, Lou, Kim, Senna, and Jin. They were a group before I came, but I gelled with them. Plus they are popular and in on all the latest trends and gossip.'' ''Thats great Ikki. At least one of us had a great day.'' Jinora said as she went back to reading '''Oh what happen?'' Ikki asked as she went to sit down on her sisters bed. '' I could barely find any of my classes, I got so many rude remarks from other students just because I asked the teacher to assign us extra homework. And some girls were laughing at my clothes.'' Jinora said quickly in one breath ''Well I did ask to dress you up.'' Ikki reminded Jinora with her eyes closed, and arms crossed. '' Yeah well I like the way I dress thank you very much. Anyway at least one good thing came out of it. I made a friend'' Jinora said happily ''Really thats great Jinora'' Ikki yelled with happiness. Jinora wasn't very sociable, so it was hard for her to make friends. Although Jinora had no friends, she spent time finding out more about herself. In time she learn't she loved to read and wanted to become a author someday. Plus she also loved dance with a passion but was afraid of expressing herself to other people. ''How did you meet? And what's her name?'' Ikki asked ''Her name is Opal, and we met at the library. She loves to read like me, and we just became friends from there. I don't..'' Jinora was cut off with Ikki phone was it beeped. Ikki quickly look at her phone and then gave a warm smile. Ikki was blushing like crazy and was not aware of Jinora looking at her. ''Who is that Ikki?'' Jinora asked ''Oh um..my friend Mang.'' Ikki lied ''Ikki I'm not stupid.'' Jinora said seriously ''I saw you stutter and you are blushing like crazy. So tell me did you met a guy?'' Jinora questioned ''Yes'' Ikki whispered in defeat with her eyes closed ''Ikki!'' Jinora yelled ''You know dad said you can't date anyone. So why is a guy texting you?'' ''I'm not dating him. I turned him down he knows I can't date, but he wants to be friends.'' Ikki said quickly ''He better be or dad will kill you.'' ''Well he wouldn't if you only dated Jinora. I wouldn't have to be this guys friend if you did date.'' Ikki said angrily ''You know why I don't date.'' Jinora snapped back as Ikki stood up ''Yeah its always the same story, I'm focusing on myself, I'm not ready to be social, guys are distractions from school. It's all the same Jinora'' ''Well what do you want me to do. It's not easy Ikki. What I've told you is true and I can't change mum and dads mind.'' Jinora said getting up to reach Ikki's level ''Well forget it. You've ruined my chance of having my first romance.'' Ikki yelled as she ran away from the her room, leaving Jinora angry but upset.
Ikki ran to the bathroom to cool of some steam, as she went to the tap, turned it on and washed her face. Ikki never understood why her sister never took privilege of what she was given. ''It must be something deeper'' Ikki thought as she heard her phone beeping. She opened it up to see another text from Skoochy as it said ''Ikki I've made a plan that will allow us to date. It's too long to text but meet me at the school courtyard at lunch. I'll explain it to you then. I'll see you tomorrow.'' As Ikki read this she was unsure, but she knew one thing she liked Skoochy to much to pass up the opportunity to date him so she decided to go. Now the only thing Ikki could do is wait.
