Chapter 4- Just A Small Bump

Piper

I'm Mushy Like Mac's Applesauce 3

-Leo's POV-

"No! You gotta twist that screw and- Ughh, here.." I pushed Mac aside, twisting the screw delicately. "See that's how it works! You don't just join robotics and not know this Mackenzie Cooper! You gotta.. You gotta be 'The' Robotic." I say, using my fingers as quotation marks. Mackenzie rolls her eyes. "Sure, Leo, Sure." She says, frowning. I frown at her frown. "And to be 'The' Robotic you have yet one more lesson to learn." I say. Mackenzie gives me a look. I push the corners of her mouth up so she looks like a smiling, crazy, squirrel. Mac pushes my hands away but she's still smiling. "And that's how you do!" I yell, Doing a victory dance. Nyssa stares at me, then rolls her eyes. "You're a strange leader, Leo." Nyssa says.

I snort. "I am not a, Strange Leader, I am the most awesome-est, cool-est, Rocken-est, supreme-est leader EVER!" I exclaim, rushing over to her. "You don't understand." I say. She smirks. "Yeah, well you just added, Ests to great words. And dude, you have a stuffed dragon named Festus." Nyssa says, rolling her eyes. I gasp. "You're just Jealous Festus loves me!" I say, shoving her shoulder a bit. She snorts. "Keep telling yourself that." She says. "Oh, I will! You just watch me!" And with that I started to yell over and over again. "NYSSA'S JEALOUS THE FESTUS LOVES ME MORE! NYSSA'S JEALOUS THAT FESTUS LOVES ME MORE!"

Everyone in robotics looks at me. I get up on top of Nyssa's working table, pointing at her. "NYSSA'S JEALOUS FESTUS LOVES ME MORE!" I scream at the top of my lungs. "Leo shut up! Fine, I'm jealous, whatever, just shut up!" Nyssa hisses. I smile in victory. "As Mrs. Nike would say... I HAVE MY VICTORY AND ALWAYS WILL!" I yell. I hear someone call from the hallway "That's right Kiddio!" I smirk. "Isn't Festus happy in Latin? So, you like, go to sleep, with a stuffed dragon named Happy?" Mackenzie asks, raising an eyebrow. "That is correct Mac and Cheese!" I say, patting her head. "I am not dating cheese!" Mackenzie yells.

"Oh please, Cheese totally has the hots for you!" I tease. "Cheese is a food! Not a human, Leo. Look at the facts!" Mackenzie yells. "I don't need facts! Facts are just cheesy weirdness that's messing with the world of imagination! Can't you see it!? Just by saying the learning word you killed a Lamacorn! Shame on you Macaroni!" I yell. "say that name again, and the lamacorn won't be the only thing dead." Mac threatens.

I'm dead.

-Piper's POV-

I sit at starbucks, taking a sip of my coffee. I sigh. The day was a rare, warm autumn day, the suns smiling upon earth. I let out a soft sigh. All the tables were taken and I had a table for two. I pull out my laptop. SO MUCH FREAKIN' HOMEWORKKKKK!

My homework was: Math, History, French, Latin, math, Art, Science, Math, Social Studies, Math, Math, Math and just about MATH! DARN YOU MATH! I let out a sigh and start. I'm pretty sure I'm failing everything because it seems easy. DARN IT! I slapped my laptop shut and just stared into nothingness before reopening it.

Why was math created. Then questions just popped into my head. So as I thought, my hands just rested on the keyboard, doing nothing. Don't you wonder if the world was made for a purpose? Or if the world is just a piece of lint on a piece of lint? No wonder our world is so dusty. Or if god isn't real then who wrote the bible? Probably a metal man/woman. Or If people created us and our watching our every moments? Stalkers. I sigh again. Stupid, Stupid math. "Excuse me...? Can I sit with you?" I look up to see...

Jason!

Oh gods! We're just staring at each other until I finally break the silence, "Sure." I finally reply. Jason smiles and sits down. "Nice day, Huh?" He says, sending me a smile, the scar on his lip turning up. I found myself smiling too. "Stop it." I hiss.

Jason raises an eyebrow. "Stop what?" Jason asks, letting out a chuckle. "Quit smiling, you're making me smile and I'm in a bad mood so it feels strange." I exclaim. Jason lets out a soft laugh that makes me heart go Kathump! I found myself laughing like a maniac.

"What you doing?" Jason asks. "Hmmmm... Math, Math, and Math." I exclaim in a bored tone. I hate math. Jason smiles. "Do you need your Tutor?" He asks. I smirk. "Probably, Which means... HECK YES!" I exclaim.

-TIME WARP-

"Thanks.." I say. My Math homework's done. Jason smiles. "No problem." He says. That's just when Reyna had to just DROP IN! "Hello.." She hisses. That girl does not like me. AT ALL! Maybe... Hopefully... We'll become friends. I manage a stiff smile, though it feels totally wrong. Jason has a nervous smile on his face. "Heeeeyyy Reyna..." Jason mumbles. Reyna stomps on his foot and sends me a cold, cold, cruel smile.

"I think someone's calling me..." I say getting up. I pick up my bags and look and Jason. "Thanks for the help again." I say. Jason nods. "Bye Piper." He says. I smile. "Bye Reyna." I say as kindly as I can then I slowly walk away. I'm not out of ear-shot when Reyna says "I told you not to help her!" "I'll help her if I want." "Your stubborn." I smirk and get on my motorcycle (Hey, I like motorcycles okay!? ( '-' ) ).

-TIME WARP-

"I keep falling, I keep falling down...
I keep falling, I keep falling down...
Hey!
I keep falling, I keep falling down...
I keep falling, I keep falling down...
If you could only save me
I'm drowning in the waters of my soul
I'm listening to imagine Dragons. I let out a sigh. Wonderstruck. I like that book. A knock on my door makes me jump. I sigh again. "Coming!" I walk to the door. I open the door and something is thrown over my head. "What the!?" Next thing I know I'm in a sack, a cloth tied around my mouth. Dang it's cramp in here. "HELMUH!" I shout, but it's muffled and not at all loud. Well, This is quite an interesting ride. Next thing I know, I'm thrown into what I think is a car.

The car starts and drives away from my school.

I'm sooo dead.

-Reyna's POV-

I run a hand through my tangled hair, perhaps I should brush it? I look in the mirror, messy tangles of dark locks hang on my shoulders. The dogs bark, seeing another dog out the door. Argentum and Aurum bark more, causing me to groan. "REYNA GET THE DOGS!" Hylla ells. I sigh, getting up and walking to the dogs before taking them outside and going for a walk. The dogs and I walk into the woods, my hand reaching out to touch the rough bark of the trees. All of a sudden the dogs heads lift from the ground and their tails start to wag before they take off. I cock an eyebrow. That only happens whe nthey smell... Bacon.

My eyes widen at the thought of who knows that. I continue walking, hand on the hidden pocket knife. All of a sudden I trip landing into a pile of leaves. No, A net. I groan, instantly knowing who it is. "STOLL!" I bark, anger churning inside off me. A loud laugh. Conner's head pokes over the side of the hole I have fallen into. "So, Princess... I suppose you are a Damsel in Distress?" He asks, cocking an auburn eyebrow. I growl. "Stoll, I hate you. And once I get out I will break that so called 'Perfect' nose of yours and keep punching until it's crooked." I threaten. Conner smirks. "Really, Princess?" He asks, placing his chin in the palm of his hand. all of a sudden a growl and Conner is pushed in with me. Argentum and Aurum stand in front of us proudly. I laugh. "Good dogs!" I say, smiling. They stand there, pride glittering in their ruby eyes. I grab Aurum's collar, letting him pull me out.

I laugh at Conner. "Good bye, Princess." I mock as I walk away. Good-bye.