Chapter 3: Shadyside High.

A/N(Author's Note): I do not own the Fear Street series or the Fear family any other stories, series, or characters created by R.L. Stine.

My forth, Enjoy.

One week later…

Will: I still don't think I'm ready for school…

Dad: Relax, son. You'll be fine.

Will: But, what if I don't fit in?

Dad: I'm sure you'll find your place in school. Like I did when I was your age.

Will:(sigh) Thanks, Dad.

Dad: Alright, I gotta go. There's your cousin. Have a good day, son.

Will: Thanks again, Dad. You too.

I've been in hospital for a week. Turns out there was earthquake last week, Monday August 5. Started at 12:00 at night, didn't stop until 12:45. I was in the hospital for a few days. I'm alright but, my left arm feels weird, though. It oughta' feel weird, all the skin on my left arm was burned almost all the way to the bone. They had to replace the skin. But, what's more weird is this dagger. The dagger keeps popping up everywhere I go. Every time I try to get rid of it, it instantly pops right back into my hand.(I threw it in the fireplace one time, and I don't think I have to tell what happened after that)

I know I keep talking ya'll. But, I have to tell ya'll the important stuff, and there's a lot of important stuff…

Ricard: Welcome to Shadyside High, Freshman.

Shadyside High School…Home to many influences and cliques. But, I put everyone in the school (the town, and possibly the whole world) into three classes: The Good Ones, The Bad Ones, and The Dead Ones. I'll explain about the classes later on. My first day was hectic I went to gym where all ninth graders were supposed to go. As I sit in a hot gym, between many ninth graders. I contemplate to myself how am I gonna survive my first day. The principal introduces himself.

Principal: Welcome, Freshmen! My name is Principal Kevin Fear. I will be in charge of guiding and assisting you through your first week of Shadyside High School. This is where it begins, ladies and gentlemen. The first day of high school. Your academic career begins in these hallways, you all are going to have some of the best years of your life in this school. You all going to many people, some of which you'll never, ever, ever, forget. So enjoy it, because I promise you…when you leave Shadyside High, you'll never forget it.

Will(muttering): I know we won't, we gonna have to come back tomorrow…

Guy: Hey, that was good, man!

Will(smiling): I know. But, he kinda ran into that.

Girl: I wish I thoughta' that…

Will: You gotta be quick about it.

Guy: That was quick. By the way my name's Corey.

Girl(mocking Corey): "That was quick."

Cory: Shut it, Lisa.

Will: Will. (turns to Lisa) Uh…Will.

Lisa: Well…Will, ya new to Shadyside or something?

Lisa looked like Katy Perry(with glasses) and spoke with a strong Brooklyn accent.

Will: Sort of.

Cory: Sort of? Sort of, how?

Will: I was born here, moved to D.C. when I was six, came back this year.

Lisa: Well, how old are ya now?

Will: Fifteen.

Lisa: Damn! That's ten years ya been in D.C.! Ya must miss a lotta people down dere'.

Will: Y-Yeah.

Cory: Lisa, will you stop grilling the man? This is first week back in Shadyside. Let him bask in the weirdness.

Will: Weirdness?

Cory: Weirdness. Man, you must've been away from Shadyside too long. This town is known for it's weirdness. They say…

Before Cory could finish his story. The principal dismissed us to our first period.

Cory: Alright, man. Let's get in these hallways before they really start to overload.

Will: I'm right wit' you.

We both got up to go.

Lisa: Wait fa' me, Cory!

Me, Cory, and Lisa stumbled through the hallways until we found our first period class.

My first period is…Algebra. UGH! I have no worries though, My dad knows I'm not great at math. So if I can't score a C, I'll D. my way outta that class. My teacher introduces himself…

Teacher: Hello, students. My name is Mr. Morley. I'll be your algebra teacher. I won't drill you full of problems today, since this is our first day together. Today I want to try an exercise…I have a basketball, I'm going to pass it around, whoever catches it has to stand up and tell the whole class: Their name, their likes and dislikes, and a favorite or made-up quote they have in mind. He goes over to his closet, pulls out his keys, opens the closet and grabs a multi-colored basketball.

Mr. Morley: Alright, who's up first?

A blonde girl wearing a frilly, flowery dress in front raised her hand. Mr. Morley passed her the ball. She(of course)barely caught it. The girl stood up and introduced herself.

Girl1: Umm…my name is Trisha Conrad. I'm from North Hills, Shadyside. I like the shopping mall my dad owns, and giving fabulous parties in my mansion in North Hills. I don't like rich girl jokes, bad karma, and overalls. My favorite quote is: "What you don't know will hurt you."

Mr. Morley: Alright, Trisha. Go ahead and pass the ball to another classmate.

She passes it to a pale-looking guy, with slicked-back black hair.

Boy1: My name is Clark. I don't wanna say my last name.

Mr. Morley: Go ahead, Clark. I'm sure it's nothing to be ashamed of.

Clark: Clark(sigh)…Dickson…

A torrent of snickers and giggles came from back of the classroom.

Clark: I was born in Waynesbridge County…

A boo came from the back of the classroom. Another torrent of giggles. But, this time it came from all around the class.

Clark(looking annoyed): Anyways, I was born in Waynesbridge County, Shadyside. I like poetry, painting, and vampire stories. I don't like nicknames, dentists, garlic pizza, and tans. And, since I'm avid vampire fan, my favorite quote is: "fangs for the memories" Heard it in book once…

Mr. Morley: Alright, Clark…

But before Mr. Morley could finish, this girl walked in. Man, I tell you this girl was the sexiest girl in the class! She had long brown-reddish hair flowing off her shoulders, light caramel-like skin, pretty blue eyes, big full lips, she was sorta skinny but, had voluptuous curves on her hips and thighs. She was wearing a t-shirt with a tie and black miniskirt. Everyone(especially the guys)eyed her. When she spoke, she had a light, creamy-like voice.

Mr. Morley: You're late, young lady. What's your name?

Girl2: Jessica Fear.

A torrent of whispers came from all around me. Mr. Morley checked his list.

Mr. Morley(checking his list): Alright, you're in the right class, Miss Fear. Welcome!(he shakes her hand)My name is Mr. Morley. Well…we were doing an exercise where we pass this basketball around and whoever gets it, has to tell us: their name, where they're from, their likes and dislikes, and their favorite or made up quote. Our friend Clark Dickson had it and…

Clark throws the ball to Jessica.

Mr. Morley: …and passes to you.(everyone including him laughs a little at this) Tell us all about you Jessica.

Jessica: Ummm…My name is Jessica Fear. I was born in L.A. I moved here to Shadyside a couple weeks ago. I live on Fear Street. I like basketball, antique jewelry, and music. I don't like the way people around here are afraid of my family. My family is like any other family around here, normal. Oh, and pierced eyebrows. My favorite quote is my family motto: "There's nothing to fear, but fear itself."

Mr. Morley: That's interesting, Jessica. Are you related to our principal in any way? Or a girl named Jennifer?

Jessica: The principal's my uncle, and Jennifer's my cousin.

Another torrent of whispers come from around me.

Mr. Morley: Alright, Jessica. You can take your seat, and remember to pass the ball to someone else.

Jessica walks over to me and hands me the ball.

Jessica: Here.

Will: T-Thanks…

She sits in a empty seat next to me.

Mr. Morley: Alright, young man. Stand up and tells your name.

I get up out my seat.

Will(clears throat): My name is William Love. Ya'll can call me Will, though. I was born here in Shadyside, moved to D.C. when I was six, came back here a couple weeks ago. I also, live on Fear Street. I like reading, writing, and sports. I dislike bullies, and I mean Really dislike bullies, with a passion. I dislike bugs and anything dealing with death. My favorite quote is a bible verse: "do unto to others as you would have them do onto you."

Mr. Morley: That's very good quote to live by, Will. May I ask of you, two questions?

Will: Shoot.

Mr. Morley: What made your family decide to move back here to Shadyside?

Will: I'm not really comfortable with saying why…

Mr. Morley: That's okay, Will. My next question is… Why do you have those bandages on your arm?

Will: During that big earthquake last week, my ceiling fan fell and kinda…sliced the skin off my arm.

A few painful hisses and a lot of ouch's came from all around me. I had to lie though. I sure they wouldn't believe me if I'd told'em the truth.

Mr. Morley: That's very unfortunate, Will. I'm sorry to hear that. Alright, Will. Pass the ball…

I passed it to Cory.

Mr. Morley: Alright, young man. What's your name?

Cory: My name's Cory Brooks, also known as Cory-B! I'm from southeast Shadyside! I love women, cars, and food. I don't like people who mess with my women, cars or food! My favorite quote is: "Live for today!"

A bunch of the guys started cheering, laughing and applauding. The girls rolled their eyes.

Mr. Morley: Alright, class. Settle down, now. Alright, Cory. Pass the ball.

He passed to Lisa, who was sitting next to him.

Mr. Morley: Alright, young lady. What is your name?

Lisa: My name is Lisa Blume. I'm from Queens, New York. I moved to Shadyside over tha summer. I like flowas' clothes, and music. I don't like people who make fun o' my accent, bugs, and people who think dere' betta than everybody.

Mr. Morley: Well, Lisa. I think your accent is beautiful.

Lisa: Thank ya, Mr. Morley. I'm tryin' to work on it.

Mr. Morley: Go ahead, Lisa. Pass the ball.

She passes it in front to a guy with a black AC/DC t-shirt, skull cap, ripped jeans, and a seemingly big chip on his shoulder.

Mr. Morley: Ok, tell us all about you, young man.

Boy2: The name's Fresno(looks at Trisha)…Gary Fresno.

Will(muttering): Who he think he is…James Bond?

Gary(looking at Will): What was that?

Will: Hmm?…Wha'd ya say?

Gary(walks over to Will): I said what was that you said under your breath?

Will: I said you sound like James Bond. You know, 007?

Gary(annoyed): I know that, Smart Guy. No, you what? I'm gonna finish my introduction. Ladies and gentlemen, I gonna do something different…I'm gonna say dislikes before my likes. Hi! I'm Gary Fresno. I'm from southwest Shadyside. I dislike my beat-up Honda Civic, working after school everyday, and cops. Here's what I hate. I hate Geeks and Dweebs. I hate cops, and hate Smart Guys. I like girls, I like hanging out with my friends, and I like art. Here's what I love. I love beating up on Geeks and Dweebs, I love outsmarting the cops, and I love showing Smart Guys what it's not safe to be "smart" all the time.

He looked at me every time he said "smart guy" Every fiber of my mind and body was telling me "Shut up, idiot. It's your first day of school. Don't go causing any fights. You don't want upset your dad, do you?" but, my mouth wouldn't cooperate.

Will: You finished? Good. I have a few comments about that speech you just gave. First of all, you said you dislike and hate cops. What? Hate and dislike are the same thing! How in the world can you hate and dislike one thing? You have to either hate or dislike something, you can't do both. It doesn't make sense. Two, if that was a threat, it certainly fell on deaf ears. Finally, my last comment. "I love showing Smart Guys what it's not safe to be "smart" all the time." You're gonna need to be smart when you're out on the street wit' no house and no money cause' the Ice Cream Man keeps cheatin' you outta money.

Ooh's come from all around the class. Jessica(remember HOT Jessica)starts giggling.

Gary: What are you laughing at, Fear? That's why your family's a bunch of evil witches or something.

Jessica(hurt/angry): They're not witches, you jerk!

Will: Yeah! Don't get mad at her cause' I made you look stupid!

Well…I'm not gonna say that. You did all by yourself.

Gary(pissed): You know what, Smart Guy? I'm getting real tired of you. Since you got a lot to say, why don't say it to my face?

I got up and we were both in each other's face. The other guys were edging it on. But, before anything could happen, Mr. Morley stepped in.

Mr. Morley: Boys! Boys! There will be no fighting in this class! This your first day of school! You both should know better!

We kept glaring at each other until the bell rang for second period.

Mr. Morley: Ok, class. We'll finish this up tomorrow. You two, come back in here tomorrow with better attitudes.

Will: Yes, Mr. Morley.

Gary: Ok, Mr. Morley.

We waited until Mr. Morley left to exchange last words.

Gary(low): Catch you later, Smart Guy.(turns to Jessica) Freak!

Jessica flips him off.

Will(loudly): Catch you later, Quizno!

Gary(angrily): It's Fresno!

Will: Whatever…

Gary grabs his backpack and walks away.

Jessica: Thanks for sticking up for me, it was real sweet.

Will: No, problem.

Jessica: Hey, do know where locker 14-B is?

Will: Yeah, right next to my locker. 13-B.

Jessica: Uh-Oh. Bad luck locker.

Will: Yeah, I don't really believe in that stuff.

Jessica: Me, either.

Will: Yeah…

There's a long, awkward silence between us. Then Jessica spoke.

Jessica: So…You gonna take me to my locker?

Will: Y-Yeah.

Me, Jessica, Cory, and Lisa grabbed our things and walked out of class…

Well, that's a great way to start off the school year, but as everyone who reads the Fear Street series knows…no one survives long in Shadyside High School. Hope you enjoyed it.