Chapter 7: Making new friends

"Hi… um. I'm Flora." I nervously replied.

He grinned the brightest smile I've ever seen, and extended his hand out to me. I took it.

"So," he started, " I heard you're new here! Well allow me to give you some good advice: Do Not piss Mr. Daniel off." He stated seriously.

" Really? Uh, why not?" I gulped, as I looked to Mr. Daniel in front of the class writing our notes on the board.

"Let's just say it ain't a pretty sight," with that he shudders and continues, "anyways, are you just gonna stand there, or are you gonna take a seat?" He grins smugly, pulls out the chair beside him and pats it. I think I'm gonna like this guy- er hedgehog.

"ALRIGHT CLASS!" booms Mr. Daniel. Everyone in the class either jerked awake or jumped a bit out of their seats.

Mr. Daniel, who's an orange-brown lion stands at the head of the class. He looks to be at least 6 feet, with a neat brown mane, reading classes, and HUGE orange paws. He wears a business suit and a black tie. Although the suit looks a bit small….

Just then, Beatrice and Sylvia walk into the class a minute late.

Mr. Daniel looks over, clearly pissed, and crosses his arms. He clears his throat, "Excuse me ladies, but do you see what time it is?"

They both look over to the clock on the wall, "It's 8:16?" Beatrice replies in a matter of factly way.

Sonic leans over and whispers, "Here it comes." And I cover my eyes. I can only hope and pray Mr. Daniel shows them mercy since they are new here. I peek through the cracks in my fingers.

"Well Mrs. Beatrice I am aware of the exact time, but are YOU aware of WHAT time it is?" He puts a few emphases on some words, hinting at the fact that they are late. Beatrice being a bit ditzy doesn't catch on at first. Sylvia did though and she quickly tries to diffuse the situation.

"We are sooo sorry Mr. Daniel. It's just that, we are new here- to both the school and the United States- and, well it's so much to take in." she says sweetly flashing her kawaii smile.

Mr. Daniel's face softens a bit as he lowly replies, "Well given your current circumstances, I guess I'll let this ONE TIME slide. But please ladies, let's try to be more punctual next time."

Sonic leans over once more and whispers, "I can't believe it! They didn't get in trouble! The world must be ending….." We both chuckle at this statement. Perv- I mean, Mighty, looks over and notices us. He jabs Scourge and he looks at us too. This can't be good.

Beatrice and Sylvia take their seats and class begins. Since it was the first day of school, I figured we wouldn't do much in class. WRONG. We started with analyzing this poem by Langston Hughes. It was pretty simple what he was saying. Then, we did shared reading of To Kill a Mocking Bird. I had to admit, it was pretty darn funny hearing Scourge or Mighty struggle over words like brethren or apothecary. I seriously question how they got past the 8th grade. Anyways, the kids in class kept passing the turn to those two, just to hear them struggle. It was currently Mighty's turn. After he struggled through his paragraph, Mr. Daniel asked him who he was passing the turn to:

"Hmm," he looks around the room until his eyes land on me.

Oh no! Don't pick me, don't pick me!

"I pick lil mama over there!" He confidently states as I groan. Sonic gives me a side eye look that says 'lil mama? Really?'

Great…..

I start reading and feel his eyes on me. I'm starting to get REALLY uncomfortable, very quickly. My paragraph is done as I think who I should pick to read next.

Hmmm. I'm DEFINITELY not picking those two. I could pick Sonic but he's taking a nap, and I don't want him to get into trouble. I could also pick Sylvia, but she probably doesn't want to read too much either. Oh! I know! I'll pick Beatrice because she got me into this rapist mess!

"Beatrice, would you be a sweetheart and read next?" I sweetly ask.

"Sure. Anything for you Flora." she said through gritted teeth.

After Beatrice read her paragraph, the bell signaling class should end rang. I gathered my books as Sonic, next to me Jumped awake. I giggled slightly at his bewildered expression. I noticed that Mighty was headed my way.

Oh no…

I tried to walk quickly to the front door, but of course, me and my athletically impaired self couldn't make it fast enough.

"Hey there baby, I couldn't help but notice those books look heavy," Mighty said to my breasts, "and yea, maybe I could 'help' you with them." He said suggestively.

"Thanks, but no thanks. I can carry these books perfectly fine, and my name is Flora. Not baby. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna be late for my next class" I rolled my eyes.

As I tried to walk around him, he grabbed my arm and pulled me closer.

"Well then, let's be late together." He whispered in my ear. He then proceeded to bite my earlobe. I inwardly shuddered.

"EWW! Get away you freak! I'd NEVER be anywhere alone with the likes of YOU ever!" I yelled as I yanked my arm free. I made a beeline for the door, knocking several kids out of my way in the process.

I continue to run through the hall to my next class, and don't notice as I bump into someone carrying books.

"HEY! WATCH IT!" he yells.

"Oh my goodness I'm so sorry!" I say as I rush to help him and his books up. He looks up at me and his eyes soften.

"No. It's ok, really." He smiles a charming smile. "Hi. I'm Ice the hedgehog!" he extends his free hand.

"Hi! I'm Flora! Nice to meet you." I say back warmly. As I take in his appearance.

He's a piercing icy blue hedgehog, and he has warm, pretty yellow eyes. He's wearing a cool black graphic t-shirt, grey sort of skinny jeans, black vans, and a few wristbands. I notice one says "Young and Hopeless". I have the exact same one at home.

"Hmm Flora? That's a pretty name." he flashes a smile. I like this guy.

"Thanks, and sorry again about bumping into you. I was REALLY trying to avoid this creeper named Mighty." I apologized.

"Mighty….." I see a flash of anger in his eyes, "I can't stand him and his gang. The only one in his group who I don't hate is Silver. He's the only decent one."

"I see… well anyways, I have to go to my next class which is," I glance at my schedule, "social studies….. great." I moan.

Ice laughs then looks at me weirdly, "Umm Flora?"

"Hmm?" I wonder.

"Ha-ha. Uhh Social Studies is that way." He points to the opposite direction I'm walking.

I face palm, "EPIC FAIL MAN."

Ice laughs again, "Catch you at lunch?" He walks back.

I smile, "Sure!"

Yea. I'm definitely going to like this guy.

I want to say that yes I know I am lazy as hell. But hopefully with summer here, I'll get better at this thing. *crosses fingers* And thank you Catrina1210 for your amazingly sweet OC. Please let me know if I am potraying him correctly. I am also still accepting OCs both human and non human.