Hey again. :)
I hope you remember where the last chapter ended, and so now, Xavier is telling his story of back when he first moved to Forks.
This chapter and maybe the next few chapters will be about his first few days / weeks at school.
Enjoy.
I looked down at my shoes as I walked, carrying several textbooks and a bag slung over my shoulder. Everyone made a clear path for me – they were staring at me. I suppose I better get use to it. Besides, no one was blocking my way. Hah, today sure was going to be fun.
I walked to the office to get my school schedule. The woman sitting there was typing on her laptop. I was going to go up to her and get the paper so I could get out of there as soon as possible but suddenly, I caught a scent of roses, and it dashed pass me. Within seconds, the scent was coming from below. I look down and saw a girl, clutching her head and her papers were scattered all over. She had tripped over her own feet. I tried not to smile.
"That is the fourth time today…" she mumbled to herself and shook her head several times. I hesitated. Should I just ignore her or help her up? Guess which I did.
"Are… are you alright?" I asked, feigning concern. I didn't know her, so why should I care for her? She looked up at me, and we made eye contact for a second. She quickly turned her head away and began to pick up her papers, "Yea, I'm fine," she said, hiding half her face behind her hair. She avoided looking at me and so, I did the same. I walked past her, and I could feel her eyes burning into my back.
"My name is Xavier, and I'm the new guy here," I said in a low voice. Her eyes grew big and she smiled at me. She welcomed me and passed me the schedule. I walked off, turning my back on them.
I looked at my schedule. This was how it looked like:
1st Period – French
2nd Period – History
Break
3rd Period – Mathematics
4th Period – Theatre
5th Period – Gym
Break
6th Period – Biology
7th Period - Literature.
Today was going to be a long day, that much I could tell. 1st period was in Room H7. It was a short walk to the class from the office. I knocked on the door and I walked in. The teacher stared at me as I walked in.
I stood there, eyes upon the floor. I hated it whenever this happens. The teacher's tag said Mrs. Denise and she smiled 'warmly' at me. Yes, warmly. Too warm for my liking. I never really did like introductions.
"Good morning…" she went over what I suppose to be a name list and smiled at me again, "Xavier Will. It doesn't state your last name." I shrugged, "I don't have a last name." She nodded at me and to the rest of the class (who, before my entrance, mind you, were slouching and falling asleep) were sitting up straight, she said, "This is Xavier Will. This is his first day at Forks High. Xavier, would you mind to tell us a little about yourself?" I hesitated. Of course I mind. I hated talking about myself. I slowly nodded and fidgeted with my bag, which was slung over my right shoulder.
"Well, you know by now my name is Xavier, and I'm 17 years old. Anything else, you may ask me." I mumbled. I examined their faces. Some were staring at me, interested. Some, had curiosity written all over their face, while some just stared at me with arched eyebrows and bored expressions. Miss Denise stood up from behind her desk and said, "Well, any questions before we continue with the lesson?" Immediately, almost the whole class lifted their hands. I tried to hold in a bitter laugh. Great, interrogate the new kid, so you guys won't have any work to do. How nice of them. "You… in the pink shirt," I pointed to the back of the class. Might as well just get this over with, I decided. "Hi," she stood up and tugged down her shirt, and gave me a big grin, "My name is Alexis and welcome to Forks High. Where were you originally from?" She was wearing a pink sleeveless shirt and a knee length skirt, with ankle boots and let her hair down. She wore some make-up and even though this was my first time meeting her, I could tell I wouldn't like her. "Well, I was born in Ohio and I moved here on my own."
"Oh!" She smiled perkily at me and sat back down. A guy asked me how long I had been in Forks and I answered him that I had been in Forks for about a week or so. One girl was straining her hand so hard up, I sighed. "You, the one with… uh… seven bangles on your right arm."
"Hey there! My name is Kelly and I'm seventeen too!" I tried hard not to arch an eyebrow, "So, what are your hobbies?" She tilted her head to the left, smiling at me. I bit my lip and swayed a little, "I love archery; I'm supposedly very good at it. I love music and I also do a bit of singing. I also like to run, preferably in races." She mouthed an 'Oh', "So, what kind of music do you like? How well can you sing?"
Several people groaned. I stifled a snort, "I listen to opera and heavy metal. I'm not so bad at singing, I guess. Or so, people have told me." She stared at the wall past me for a few seconds and opened her big mouth to speak again, "Who's or what's your favourite band?" More groans.
"Gosh, Kelly! Enough!" a girl with glasses too big for her face and had some really thick books on her table moaned, "Some of us haven't had the chance yet!" Kelly stuck her tongue out at the girl. How immature. I decided to step in, "Well, let other people ask, shall we?" I half smiled. She pouted a little but when I half smiled at her, remember, half smiled, she immediately perked back up and sat down. A guy had his hand up in the air the whole time. I pointed to him. "The guy chewing gum there."
He stood up clumsily and grinned. He was missing two teeth. Disgusting, I thought. I hated people who don't take care of their body and themselves. "Can you sing for us?" The whole class immediately cheered and clapped.
"Hell yea! Come on, man!"
"Dude! Totally!"
"Best idea ya ever got, Lance mate!"
"Oh, please do!"
Several responses were shouted out. I sighed, and dug my hands into my pocket. I felt like an animal on display. Humans. Bah. I turned to look at Miss Denise for some support. Guess what she did.
Miss Denise smiled at me, "Go on, I would love to hear you sing as well."
I sighed again. Very well.
I cleared my throat and the clapping and cheering died down. "I'm going to sing something I wrote…" I murmured.
I opened my mouth and
closed my eyes, humming at the same time.
I know I've never
been around the world
But girl
I know I'll never
find anyone else like you
My special girl, oh yea
'Cause girl, can't
you see?
I'll never stop
loving you
It's destiny… oh
yea…
It's times like this
when things aren't right
And you'll be there
to hold me tight
I've never felt this
way before, ohhhh yeaa
Open your eyes, open
your heart
Set your mind free, and give me the key to your heart,
Cause in the end, oh
baby, oh yea…
It's gonna be you and
me, ohhh yea.
You and me…
When I'm underwater;
drowning, trying to swim
You'll be my savior,
the princess who came out of one of my dreams
You're the air I
breathe, my special girl
Why don't you set the
drink on the table and give me a twirl
Let me hold you in my
arms for all of eternity...
Let me hold you close
Let me hold you tight
Let me keep you warm
during the lonely nights
Let me make up for
whenever we fight
Cause in the end, oh
baby, oh yea.
It's gonna be you and
me...
It's times like this
when things aren't right
And you'll be there
to hold me tight
I've never felt this
way before, ohhhh yeaa
Open your eyes, trust
your heart
Set your mind free, ohhh,
Cause in the end, oh
baby, oh yea…
It's gonna be you and
me, ohhh yea.
You and me…
Ohhh baby…
It's gonna be you and
me
Ohh yea, you and me…
Oh baby, God baby
You and me…
Ohhh-ahhh it's gonna be you… and… me….
My special girl, ohh yea, honey,
You're my special girl.
