It had been two weeks since that insane first day of school, and to Saya's great disappointment, absolutely nothing has changed. Well, some things have changed. She was now being babysitted. Kai absolutely refused to let her be alone. He drove her to and from school every day, and during school Saya's friends kept a close watch, now that Kai tipped them off that she's been acting funny lately. She still felt like someone was watching her. Actually she was sure of it, but whoever it was seemed to mean no harm; so she stopped looking around constantly, and tried to focus on making sure her friends and family didn't worry too much about her. Hopefully the act would take her off the watch list soon enough. She really wanted to talk to Haji about it, even though she couldn't prove it was him that was following her, she had a hunch that even though she sounded delirious he wouldn't judge her for it. But of course this was impossible considering no one let her out of their sight.
As she and Nathan entered the cafeteria today there was a buzz of soft whispers that all seemed to be about the same subject. Saya turned to Nathan and then turned to the crowds trying to see what they were all looking at. Her eye's followed everyone's stare to Solomon Goldsmith. It wasn't uncommon for Solomon to be the topic of conversation. Him and his girlfriend Diva had been the king and queen of the school since day one. Even the upper classmen looked at them in a sort of awe. The most public couple; with Solomon being an ace scorer for the basketball team and Diva the lead singer in the choir. They always entered the hallways in the best clothes, and the most attitude. But today it seemed odd, people usually don't talk this much.
"So what's up with him?" Saya whispered to Nathan.
"Oh please girl don't you ever keep up with the news?" Nathan faked a look of disappointment at Saya's obliviousness. "The king dumped the queen" He said quite smugly. "About time too, he could do so much better."
"Oh really, like who?"
"Like me of course!" Nathan smiled.
"Sorry Nathan dear, but I don't think Solomon swings that way."
"Oh I know, it's quite a shame too. If only the poor boy saw the error of his strait ways, then he could finally get some of what he's been missing out on." Both Nathan and Saya broke out into giggles.
"It seems the queen is just blowing it off too" Nathan said as the two of them sat down at their lunch table. He gestured over to the table where Diva was sitting. Half the cafeteria was staring over there too. She had her head nuzzled up into the shoulder of a dark skinned boy. He had his arm wrapped tightly around her shoulders. "His names James I heard," Nathan continued "not someone I would choose myself but I guess Diva just picked someone out of her fan club to take Solomon's place. He's kinda creepy isn't he?" Saya nodded in agreement still keeping her eyes on the couple. There was something in James eyes that made him a little inhuman, he looked very distant, very disciplined, like someone from the military. Saya just shook her head.
"Whatever makes her happy I suppose." Saya commented and looked back over to Nathan.
"More like whatever keeps her reputation. Could you imagine a queen without her loyal guard? I swear that woman is such a diva."
"Well that is her name after all." Saya pointed out and they both giggled again.
"And I wonder what will happen to our schools lone prince." Nathans head turned back to Solomon, who was now sitting with a table of females who seemed more than happy for his recent change in relational status.
Saya just smirked and rolled her eyes "I don't think he's going to be alone for very long."
Everyone ate quickly during lunch today, mainly because the king and queen finished lunch early and everyone wanted to keep their eyes on them. Saya really didn't care for either of them, but when Solomon moved outside to the basketball courts Nathan tugged her arm and dragged her along to watch probably the most crowded game of one on one in history. Solomon tried quite hard to focus on the game while the masses of females –and Nathan—all chattered very happily about how good of a player he is and how smooth he looked moving through the court. Saya had to admit, she did believe that Solomon looked quite beautiful; with his golden wavy hair going half down his neck, and slim body that seemed to look good in every piece of clothes he wore. His green eyes always shined, and he almost always smiled. But, she decided to look away from the game; out of courteousness actually. She knew that absolutely everyone stared at Solomon, and while he always had a charming smile for his admirers she imagined he must get tired of all the attention. Like the movie stars, she was sure there's some days Solomon just wishes that he was normal.
Go figure she was the only one looking away and she was the one person Solomon noticed. Though, it was for the wrong reasons. He thought he saw Diva, which is actually a very common misconception that Saya had to deal with since she entered school. A lot of people have came up to her asking if she and Diva were related, or even started talking to her like she was Diva, until they noticed the difference in eye color. Saya always found this similarity quite annoying and one time started shouting to people in the hallways "I'M NOT FREAKING DIVA" and ever since then most people paid closer attention to their difference in hair length. Of course Solomon never confused Diva for anyone so he didn't know at first sight. "God Damn that Diva, first she replaces me and then tries to ruin my focus by showing up at my practice and pretending not to care. That's really low." Solomon fumed, forgetting his dribble and losing the ball. "Oh wait, no, that can't be Diva, Diva would never do that to her hair. But then, who is she?" He wondered. By then the bell rang and everyone resistantly cleared the court and went to class. Solomon knew he had to meet this girl; it was just a matter of timing.
Solomon figured out his timing when the school day came to the end. His eyes were scanning for Saya in the parking lot. He managed to spot her following Kai back to his scooter. Solomon smoothly walked over to the two of them, looking over to Kai. "Excuse me, do you mind if I speak to this girl privately. If you're in a hurry I can promise you she'll get home safely." Solomon said in a very serene voice pointing over to his red corvette parked a few rows ahead.
Saya blinked, and looked around her, confused at the situation. Kai narrowed his eyes just about to object when Mao rushed into the scene. She'd obviously been watching from nearby.
"Oh that would be perfect! Kai really needs to get away from family for a while anyway. We can go to the park now!" Mao beamed, wrapping her arms around Kais' stomach. Kai tried to wiggle free.
Saya had no clue what this was about, but it seemed like her only chance to escape family watch, even if just for a little while, she decided to take it. "Yeah bro you really do need to take a day off, I'll be fine" she faked a smile.
Kai frowned and but nodded, giving Solomon a look that loosely translated into 'if you touch her, you die' and then got on his scooter with Mao clinging behind already babbling about her day and trying to plan what they'll have for dinner.
When they sped off it was just Saya standing alone next to Solomon. She looked at him, already starting to feel on edge. "What do you say to royalty anyway?" she wondered. He just smiled his usual public prince charming smile at her.
"Well I finally did it." He beamed.
"Did… what?"
He gestured around himself. "I got to speak to you in private; I didn't think it was ever possible to walk around here without someone watching." Saya giggled and smiled abit. It seems Solomon had proved her theory right. Maybe he didn't like the attention as much as much as others have thought. "However," he paused looking down at her "I'm very curious as to why you choose to look away from me. Do I repel you?"
…Or maybe Saya was wrong. The fact he asked that irked her quite a bit actually. "So what? just because I'm not one of your fangirls you decide to visit me privately and try to convert. Jeeze man get over yourself." She just sighed and decided to remark a little sarcastically. "Oh I'm very sorry your heinous would you prefer if I stared too?"
Solomon, as confident as he is, just chuckled at her remark. "No, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to put it like that. I was actually very happy to see someone disinterested."
Saya's face then turned to confusion as she just looked back at Solomon and blinked.
"Well, maybe disinterested is too strong of a word. I mean, I hope you're interested in me, considering I'm here talking to you. I'd hate to be a bore. I just mean… well how do I put this." Solomon paused searching for words. "It seems, around here that everyone loves me. And yet, at the same time, no one knows me. And it's really hard to meet people when they're in love with you before you manage to say hello. Cause it's quite a lot of pressure really, I'm afraid to say the wrong things and disappoint people when they have such high expectations of me being, well, perfect. I know that sounds a little egotistical but I really do think that's how I'm seen around here."
Saya laughed. She never thought anyone would see the day Solomon Goldsmith would end up so nervously rambling. Let alone that person being her. She shook her head and patted his shoulder, nearly giggling again over the fact the prince would need someone to comfort him. "No, no I get what you're saying, and man you should hear the whispers, to some girls you're more than perfect, more like godly."
Solomon gulped loudly in response "Oh no, it's worse than I thought." Saya started to giggle again. Afterward it got quiet as Solomon started to play with his hands looking to the sky. The pause was starting to bug Saya and she was about to speak, but then Solomon finally opened his mouth. "I know this probably sounds crazy to you. And if it does, I totally understand. But I honestly don't think I'm going to find another person who understands this. I mean, even if someone says they do, they'll probably just be saying it to please my… royalty." He cringed at the last word and then finally looked down into Saya's eyes. "What I'm trying to get at, is, well… would you go out with me?"
Saya blinked and blushed at his words, but had a hard time looking away from his shining green eyes. She really hadn't put much thought into dating Solomon. Probably due to the fact that she never thought she'd actually meet Solomon. Now that the Prince was stripped down to another boyish fool he seemed rather sweet to Saya. But what about his fan club? She really didn't want to deal with ninety percent of the schools females –and Nathan—giving her looks like 'how is she good enough for Solomon.' "Well I don't know about dating but if you're looking for someone with personality and you don't mind becoming bisexual, I know someone who would be great for you. Or at least entertaining." She felt like saying, but then decided there was a better avenue. "I don't know Solomon, I mean, didn't you just break up with Diva yesterday? Wouldn't you prefer to have some time single?"
Solomon gritted his teeth a bit and shrugged. "Not really, I didn't break up with her to be single. I just didn't want to be with her anymore. You seem much different to me. Besides, it doesn't seem to affect her one bit. She already found someone new so it's not like I should regret leaving her." His voice turned a little bit acidic when he brought up that point. It made Saya realize that he was actually hurt. He sighed but then composed himself. "Either way if you don't want to go out, you don't have to, I was... just hoping."
Saya shook her head, it was one thing to say no to a guy, another thing to say no to a guy in pain. Besides, if she thought about it from both sides she'd either be the girl no one thinks is good enough for Solomon, or the traitor who actually rejected the schools prince. Either way she's bound to be hated, she might as well take the route that made someone happy. "Yeah, sure Solomon, I mean, if you think you're ready, I'd be honored to be your girl." Saya blushed at the last part, still unsure this was the right path.
Solomon beamed with happiness and quickly kissed her cheek. "So what should we do my princess?"
Princess. That was going to take some getting used to. "Um, well. Would you like to see my families restaurant? I can cook you some mean ribs if you want."
"Wonderful! Though you really don't have to cook for me my dear." He said putting his arm around her shoulders and escorting her to his car.
I just love adding the "-and Nathan-" part. Yuh know he can fit in with a pack of fangirls like it's second nature. Also I'm trying to keep the characters as close as possible to how they are in the show (while still converting them as into high schoolers) how am I doing? R&R please.