I'M SORRY! I'm late, I know, I'm sorry.

MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012

Today was the start of their new life at Midtown high school, both of them exiting "sleep mode" at 7:30 am to get ready. Markus had saved Connor of going shopping with him by asking if he could grab some groceries, just plates, and the sort to blend in, but still sent pictures of what he was buying to Connor for approval. So Connor got dressed in black jeans, a white dress shirt, black v-neck smart sweater, and black smart shoes, he liked this style. Markus opted for a black t-shirt, dark blue jeans, green casual running shoes, and green over shirt rolled up to his elbows. Packing some pencils and scribblers, Markus packed a sketchbook he bought, they climbed into the Mercedes-Benz and headed to school. They got there in 8 minutes and there was still 10 minutes before the first bell, so they talked while they made their way to the office.

"Did you apply for the Stark internship?" Markus asked.

"I did, I have an interview in six days."

"Well, from what I searched on is that he's not the average man. I bid you the best of luck."

"Are you going to make a studio in that back room?"

"Yes, I have preordered the paints, canvases, and also have a meeting with a few people to discuss my art career this Sunday. So we'll both be busy." Connor smiled as they walked up to the front desk. "Hello, my name is Markus Manfred and this is Connor Anderson, we are the new transfer students." The lady at the front desk smiled in understanding as she gave them their schedules and a map of the building, they threw away the maps as they already have the building schematics in their heads. Their schedules were the same for the first semester, first class was Math where they had to introduce themselves.

"My name is Markus, I hope we get along." Markus smiled his usual "confident and trusting" smile.

"My name is Connor, it is a pleasure to meet you all." Connor smiled his usual "awkward but charming" smile. Both androids easily noticed the shy looks, flirty glances, and whispers from both boys and girls. They were assigned seats right next to each other and given a practice assignment to assess what they knew while the other students worked on another assignment. They finished in record time, Connor finished a few seconds faster and gave the papers to the teacher.

"Are you sure?" Connor nodded and asked for the assignment the other students were working on. Skeptically, the teacher gave the assignment to the students as he graded their papers. They finished again with top marks, all their classes went like that, Math, Engineering, Art, Programming. Soon the entire school was talking about the "hot and smart new kids" and even some rumours started, some good kids told them about the rumours and started some sort of informant chain. None of the rumours were really anything too bad but some annoyed them to no end, like how some girls and boys claimed to be their lovers or how they threatened the school to get their grades.

Friday was when things got too far.

There was this kid in their Engineering, Math, and Programming classes named Peter Parker, he was a nerdy kid with a talent for Science that they respected. Markus had heard stories of how he was often bullied for being weak and accused of lying when he said he worked as an intern for. On Friday, the resident bully Eugene "Flash" Thompson and his gang were cornering Peter beside where the androids were parked and Flash punched him. Anger flared up in Markus as he ran to help Peter, Connor stood above them.

"Are you okay?" Markus asked while scanning the boy for any other injuries.

"Yeah, I'm fine." He answered tiredly.

"Look at that, Puny Parker has some bodyguards. Get lost newbies." Flash taunted, clearly thinking he was the strongest. Oh, boy was he wrong.

"And what gives you the right to punch and torment another student who has done nothing to you?" Connor asked calmly, Markus knew he wasn't, it was a technique he used as a detective.

[ Connor, don't kill him. ] Markus warned.

"Hah! Simple. I'm stronger, he wants me to stop then he needs to prove he's stronger."

"Then by your logic, I am allowed to knock you out without any consequences."

"You think you're stronger?" Flash challenged, though he wasn't sure he should have. He might not be smart, but he knows a fighter. Connor's usually warm brown eyes are staring at him, cold and distant, calm and powerful. The stare was unnerving and the fact he hasn't blinked yet didn't help. Suddenly, Connor just punched Flash in the face and knocked him out cold.

"Yes, I do think I'm stronger." His voice was so threateningly steady that everyone, including Markus, shivered in fear. Connor is the sweetest and most curious guy in the world by deviancy, but he was built to be the ultimate hunter. Flash was dragged off as Markus helped Peter to his feet and cleaning the blood dripping from his nose.

"Amazing." Peter was in awe of Connor, who looked away bashfully, the warmth returned to his eyes.

"Do you need a ride home?" Markus asked.

"Oh no, that's okay, I can manage my way home." Peter practically jumped to his feet and the rush of the action made him stumble. "Maybe I should take that offer." He chuckled. Connor helped him into the back while Markus started up the car. Peter told them his address and asked Connor where he learned to knock someone out.

"I was raised in a very proper family that I didn't like, they forced me to take martial arts classes." Connor lied. Markus held his hand on the compartment between the seats and Peter realized.

"Are you two together?"

"Yes." Markus answered confidently. "In fact, we just moved in together last week."

"Congratulations." Peter said earnestly. "How long?"

"Seven months and counting." Connor supplied with a loving smile. "What about you? Any love in your life?" Peter blushed but remained silent, which made the androids think he didn't want to say. "Is it true you work as an intern?"

"Oh yeah." The kid looked like he didn't have a fever anymore. "Did you know about the new internship?"

"Yes, I applied for it."

"Cool, I hope you pass, it would be cool to work with you." Peter then rambled on about what sciences he was learning and what he wanted to find out which then turned into a rant on how great Star Wars was. Neither android wanted to interrupt him as he seemed happy to talk about it so they made a mental note to buy him something Star Wars related if they become friends. They then arrived at Peter's house, which the teen seemed a little dejected by as he was getting to his favourite part of the series.

"You can tell us all about it tomorrow if you want ." Connor offered.

"Really? And just Peter is fine." They bid farewell with the promise of another meeting, hopefully under more fortunate circumstances.