Chapter 2: El's first day
It had been a few days since the gang's sleepover and El was still freaking out about what she saw. She tried to push those thoughts out of her mind because today was her first day of school at Hawkins Middle School! She was not going to let that dream ruin her day, even though it was really scary. She went outside of her room to get some breakfast. Hopper had made her a HUGE breakfast with eggo waffles on the table and had left a note. It read: I had to go to work earlier today. Your friends will be here at 8:30. Have fun on your first day! -Dad
As soon as El finished her breakfast, she went to her room and put on the outfit she had picked out the night before. She and Max has gone shopping over the weekend for some new clothes for El. Max and El had talked everything out and Max explained that she did not like Mike and how she and Lucas kissed at the dance. El apologized for flipping Max off her skateboard that time in the gym and walking past her when they were at Will's house a while ago. They were best friends now. El put on the shirt and jeans and brushed her hair. She put on a little bit of mascara and lip gloss and then she was ready. She put on some perfume to make sure that she smelled good when she rode on the back of Mike's bike. She grabbed her backpack as her friends all did the secret knock at one time. She opened it. Mike, Lucas, Dustin, Will, and Max all stood around her and said, "Happy first day of school El!!!" She laughed and smiled. "Thanks!" She exclaimed. Mike's face turned bright red. "Wow El... You look..." "Bad?" Suddenly worry filled her... did she look bad? "No! You look AMAZING!!" Mike replied as he kissed her on the cheek. "Enough of the romantic sappy stuff! Let's go to school." Dustin said with a laugh. "No offense Mike.. but I don't think you want your girlfriend to be late for school." Lucas said. "You look awesome El! That shopping trip really paid off." Max said as she gave her a hug.
"You guys went shopping this weekend? Without letting us know? I wish you would have told us! That way we would know where you guys were in case you were in trouble." Lucas said almost sounding angry. "Aww!! That's so sweet! You wanted to look out for us!" Max said with a smile. Lucas blushed as he hugged Max. "I just don't want to lose you or El. I mean Mike having to deal with El being gone for almost a year was tough enough. What if I lost you?" "You wouldn't lose me. Whoever kidnapped me would bring me back in less than 5 minutes!" Max responded. "GUYS?! Can we please go to school now?!" Dustin said as he rolled his eyes. Everyone got on their bikes, Max on her skateboard, and El got on the back of Mike's bike as they headed for school. They talked all the way there about El's schedule and how to get from class to class. "Hey, and since her actual name is Jane, shouldn't we be calling her Jane?" Max said. "Yeah, I mean we are going to be at school and in public. I mean, don't get me wrong, but no one in the school is named Eleven." Will said. "Jane. I could get used to that." Mike started, "Its a beautiful name. Just like you." El gave him a kiss on his cheek. "Thanks Mike." "Oh Gosh will you guys stop it with all the sappy stuff? Geez." Dustin exclaimed. El flipped Dustin off his bike and into a bush. "Aah!!" Everyone started laughing and pulled over as they helped him out. "Okay okay! I'll stop." Dustin said laughing as he got back into his bike. They pulled up to the school as they all parked their bikes. "Now remember I'm going to walk you to all your classes each day and if you ever need me, I gave you my schedule so you can walk to my class and-" El cut him off as she put a finger to his lips. "It's ok Mike. I think I'll be okay. I have powers remember?" "I know I know. I just don't want to lose you again!" Mike said. "You won't lose me." "Okay... but if you are ever in a situation that you feel is wrong don't hesitate to use the walkie talkie I gave you." "I won't." She gave him a hug. "Aww! Has the nerd found a girlfriend?! Hahaha!!" It was Troy. El used her powers to make him trip and fall on his face. All the kids around him laughed at him. "Haha look at Troy!" "He's so clumsy!" Jane smirked at him as she whispered to Mike, "Mouthbreather" "He can't do anything while your around" Mike said with a smile. As he said, he walked her from class to class all day. He had memorized her schedule the night before. Before El knew it, the day was over. "So, how was your first day? Do you like all your teachers and classes?" Max asked. "Yeah. It was really fun!" "Fun?! I'd call it torture." Dustin started, "Other than Mr. Clarke's class school is boring." Everyone laughed at Dustin's remark. They got on their bikes and headed home. Max, Lucas, Dustin and Will one way, and Mike and Jane the other. As Mike and El pulled up to her house El started to get of the bike. But then Mike pulled her arm. "Wait." Then he pulled her in and gave her a kiss on the lips. El kissed him back. "I love you Mike." "I love you too El."