What does the birth control do?
Easy, peasy. I got my pencil and began to write the function of birth control on the sheet.
Birth control is a pill that prevents pregnancy by stopping ovulation. If there is no egg, there is nothing the sperm can fertilize preventing the women from becoming pregnant.
Twenty questions and a Venn diagram later I was completed my work.
I looked around and my fellow peers who still weren't finished, because they spent time re chatting with the their friends.
I sighed, and out of boredom I decided to double-check my answers.
"Hey Pony, what did you get for number four?" I heard the girl with the black hair who spent most of her time glaring at me, ask Pony, her voice high.
"You're barely on number four Angela?"Ponyboy asked disbelief clear in his voice.
Makes sense she spent most of her time glaring me. For God knows what reason.
"It's estrogen" He answered and turned back to his work.
"Thanks. you're so smart" This Angela girl said in a flirtatious manner, and twirling her black almost blue hair.
I stopped myself from scoffing, I really hope she wasn't dumbing herself down to get a guy's attention.
"You're finished?" Ponyboy asked me I looked up and I made eye contact with his beautiful gray-green eyes.
I smiled and nodded my head, I was too lost in his eyes to give him a verbal answer.
Ponyboy smiled at me "What's your schedule" He asked me curiously.
I dug through my folder and handed him my schedule making contact with his cold soft hands.
He studies it "I can walk you to your second class since we have the same class and we also have third together" He said continuing to study my schedule.
I smiled at him and before I can thank him, with huge eyes he asked "You have Algebra 2 already?"
"Yeah, I took geometry during the summer" I told Ponyboy a little self conscious because Angela kept staring at Pony and I and was clearly eavesdropping at our conversation.
"Wow, I am taking geometry right now and I am having an awfully hard time with it." Pony said handing me back my schedule
I grabbed my schedule and shoved it into my folder "I got the hang of it quickly, and can help you if you want. I got an A in the course" I smiled at him.
Pony smiled back when he was opening his mouth to respond to me Angela the girl who continues to stare at me spoke up.
"What do you do for fun, if you are taking summer classes?" she said with her smile fake and voice almost condescending. Almost as if she was trying to embarrass me.
"Well in my old school I was involved in many extracurriculars, but when I had my free time I normally would go to the movie house or read" I answered back at her not really looking her in the eye.
"You like movies?" Ponyboy asked me his eyes lighting up
"Who doesn't" I said with a small laugh
Every Friday my friends and I would go to the drive in, buy a bunch of popcorn, chocolate bars, drinks and just watch movies and even re-watch movies till midnight.
"My brother Sodapop hates them he can't sit still through a movie" He continues to talk to me his voice excited and Angela completely forgotten.
"Well better than my brother they bore him, once he came with me to see this beach movie and he walked away, I didn't even notice until the movie was over and I couldn't find him" I said laughing at the memory. Nathaniel was never the one for reading, or watching movies, he enjoyed things like football, and hunting acton like drag races or getting into a fight here and there.
"Darry, my brother the one that knows your Dad is exactly like that, he slept during a Paul Newman movie once" Ponyboy said in shock smiling.
I laughed "Paul Newman movies are the best. How can anyone sleep through one?" I said excitedly, me and Pony were hitting it off. I was glad that i was making a friend.
Pony laughed "That is exactly what I thought"
Before either of us can continue the conversation Ms. Ross interrupted us by announcing to the class to: "Class pass up your worksheets"
Ponyboy looked at me and smiled and turned around to face the teacher and past forward his sheet and as did I.
"Clare, when will you receive your textbook?" Ms Ross asked me
"After School" I responded
"Excellent, you can work on the homework then" She said and the class groaned in unison with me as the exception. I liked homework, kept me busy especially now since I was new here and most likely won't be as involved in extracurriculars as I was in my other school.
"Yes class, homework, page 250 questions one through six, and we only have a few minutes left so you can talk to your friends" Ms. Ross said going back to sit on her chair
The whole class erupted into conversations and I copied down the homework down on my agenda.
"Hey Pony" Angela said flirtatiously
I kept my head down absentmindedly playing with the pages of my agenda but listening to Angela's conversation with Pony.
"Yeah, Angela"
"Me and and a few friends are going to the Dingo, then to the movies on Friday, want to come?" She asked and I can guarantee you she was twirling a piece of her black hair with her finger.
I rolled my eyes, classic I have seen girls do that trick all the time. I don't know why. I don't think I do it when I flirt. Gosh I hope I don't.
"I don't know Andela I got to ask Darry and he isn't too keen on letting me go out anymore." Ponyboy said.
I wonder why he seems like a good has a lot of my classes that are advanced placement it would make sense to let him go out and have some fun.
Bringggg
The bell rang and all the kids, scattered to get to their next class, I waited so I wouldn't have to get bumped around by the other kids in their haste to get to their next class.
I walked out of the class looking at my schedule and map 303 up on the third floor
I heard loud footsteps and I turned to see it was Ponyboy- I forgot he was going to help me out.
He made it to my side "Sorry, I was too concentrated on trying to figure out where my next class is" I said not looking away from my map.
"This is why I will help you" Ponyboy said taking the map out of my hands and throwing it to the nearest trashcan.
I laughed a small laugh "Well, thanks now lead the way" I said gesturing my hands so he can go in front of me to lead.
Ponyboy cracked a grin and lead me to the third floor to a big room with only a few students seated. The walls were plain white color with only a few posters of famous plays on the walls.
This whole school seems to be plain.
"Excuse me this is your new student" Ponyboy said to the middle-aged, fat, balding teacher.
He looked up at me and then looked at a few papers at his desk "Ah, Yes, Clare, you do realize this is an advance class"
I scoffed of course I knew. I was in advanced courses before.
"Yes, I do realize this is an advanced class,are you trying to ensue something?" I asked arching an eyebrow
Ponyboy smiled and sat at his desk and stared at me "Of course not, it is just that this is a very difficult course" He said getting a few sheets of paper out of his desk
"I assure you I can handle it, just look at my record and you can see for yourself" I said confidently and smiled at him
"Well, here is a list of readings you should do during the break that will come up, and take a seat next to Ponyboy so he can help you, Nick move your seat next to Eric" He said regarding to the dark headed boy sitting next to Ponyboy.
I took my seat, and put the list away, I'll check it out later.
I saw Ponyboy take out a composition book and began to copy something from the chalkboard.
"Oh, you'll need a composition book for this class because we do journals everyday" Ponyboy said I smiled at him
"Oh thanks for clearing up my confusion" I said
The balding teacher came my way and handed me a composition book and told me to answer the prompt.
Do you think a monkey would make a good pet? Explain why or why not.
The prompt was absurd, considering this was an advance placement english class. The bell rang and students started to take their seats thus class began.
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"Remember the theme is due next Friday, and you have to complete this assignment as well" The teacher said and once he said my last name my peers all started mumbling, they didn't even notice that they had a new peer.
I put my supplies away and waited for the bell to ring that calls for nutrition.
"So Clare, where are you going to meet your brother at?" Ponyboy asked me
"Oh, his locker on the second floor" I answered
"Want me to help, you look for it?"
"I don't want to be a burden" I answered
Ponyboy rolled his eyes "I am just going to walk you so you don't get lost" He said
"Thanks Ponyboy you've really been a big help. I really appreciate it." I told him genuinely
Ponyboy has been a big help and i am more thankful that he has been keeping me company, rather than showing me to my classes.
The bell rang and again I waited, so I wouldn't struggle and Ponyboy waited with me and we began to walk out together.
"Why do you wait?" Ponyboy asked me curiously.
"I don't want to be crushing through the crowds"
Ponyboy nodded shifting his books from his right hand to his left.
"Where's your brother?" He asked me
"I looked up and saw my brother next to a locker talking to a few boys, I take it he made new friends.
"Oh, my brother is right there." I said with a big smile
"Well, I'll see you in third period, I'll save you a seat" Ponyboy said
I smiled at him "Thank you so much"
Ponyboy cracked a smile and walked away
"How was your classes?" I asked Nathaniel when I got to his locker
The three kids that were chatting with my brother turned to look at me
"They were good. Yours?"
"I liked them, a bit too easy" I answered back at him
"Of course they would be." He said rolling his eyes
I smiled cockily at him.
"Oh this is my youngest sister by the way"
"The brightest person I have ever met" My brother announced to his new friends.
I blushed and looked down, especially after the way his 'friends' were staring at me it was very uncomfortable.
"See you later guys" My brother said and his friends left
"You are not going to eat nutrition with them?" I asked
My brother nodded his head "I would rather hang out with my sister"
I laughed. But by the end of this week he is going to spend time with his new friends rather than me.
We walked to the cafeteria, got our lunch and sat down next to an overfilled trash can.
"This looks disgusting" I said regarding the school food, It was an egg breakfast burrito, and the smell was nauseating, milk, and an apple. Why would they mix burritos and milk? That is a horrendous combination.
"The apple looks delicious" My brother observed attempting to find the silver lining.
I took a bite of my apple, it was acceptable, a bit too sour for my liking.
My brother and I sat, observing all the students in the cafeteria. All the girls and boys were dressed very well and there were a lot of jocks and cheerleaders, and they were making a mess in the cafeteria a few throwing food across the cafeteria and throwing food carelessly on the floor.
"Hey Nathaniel" A boy with dark brown hair and eyes said to my brother and sat across of us
I wonder what gift Nathaniel has that he makes friends so easily.
"Hey John " My brother replied smiling
"Who's this pretty young thing" He asked my brother while winking at me.
I scoffed and rolled my eyes, while taking a bite of my apple.
My brother glared at him a bit "My baby sister" He replied his voice apathetic.
In an instant John turned away from me and looked apologetically at my brother.
"So Nathaniel, I was talking to the guys about maybe talking to the coach in letting you in the football team, but you got to take the jacket off man. Show some school pride." John said
My brother laughed "I'll show some pride once I get on the team, and make this football team champions." My brother responded jokingly/
John laughed with him, and punched him softly on his shoulder.
I just stood in my place looking down to my tray, and sniggering at the remarks my brother would make.
I soon got tired of listening to their conversation, it mainly consisted of football. I looked around the cafeteria, not finding Ponyboy anywhere, hmmm, I wonder where he hangs out at.
BRING
I got my tray and threw it away, not missing the trashcan unlike my fellow peers whom left their trays behind or attempted to throw their food in the trashcan attempting to make a basket but failing.
I turned around, my brother had already left so much for hanging out with his smart younger sister.
Students were rushing to get to class I walked slowly examining the school map, praying that I wouldn't get lost.
"Room 158, 158" I said to myself walking around the halls trying to find my science class.
"Lost" I heard a voice say behind me.
I quickly turned, and I was a bit scared but I was relieved when I saw those gray-green eyes
"Hey Ponyboy" I said letting out heavy breath
Pony looked worried "Didn't mean to scare you"
I laughed it off and Ponyboy smiled
"So you're lost." Ponyboy told me
"What makes you say that?" I ask putting on my poker face in attempt to convince him that I knew perfectly well where I was going
"Well, you are going in the wrong direction" He said
I stopped and studied the map- he was right
I felt myself reddened "I was taking a shortcut?" it ended up like a question.
Ponyboy rolled his eyes "Come on, it's this way"
I followed him and boy was I way off.
I followed behind him when he entered the chemistry classroom, It was very big, and had snakes, lizards, turtles oh my!
"Clare is your new student"
Ponyboy, is such a gentlemen, helping out in everything.
"Oh, yes I forgot, thank you Ponyboy, Clare you may seat on the right corner" a young lady with crazy brown hair said pointing to the direction my new assigned set, while Ponyboy sat on the left side of the classroom.
Bring
"Class let's talk about atoms"
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The rest of school was not interesting, except my algebra 2 class, the teacher made it his mission to point out that I was the youngest student there and kept putting me on the spot having me answering questions. But other than that everything was ok.
Now I am walking down the crowded halls making my way to my locker to leave my Algebra and English composition book
I looked at all the lockers, more so the ones I can see looking for locker 315, what i liked about these lockers was it was not separated by 3 lockers or 2 it was a whole locker and I was glad. "312,13, AHA 315" I said silently to myself.
I moved the lock to the combination 18-2-12
and it opened and I was happy that it was clean, I put my notebooks on the top shelf and closed my locker, and made my way to my brothers locker.
It was crowded, with guys in football jackets and cheerleaders laughing and twirling their hair with their finger tips.
I attempted to go in the crowd but they kept shoving me away, and not letting me in.
Well my brother's first day was excellent, the whole football team is talking to him and cheerleaders are practically throwing themselves at him.
I poked a red-headed cheerleader's shoulder and she turned and looked at me with green eyes
"Excuse me" I said smiling
She moved "Hey Nathaniel" I said little angry because the way his friends were huddled around him in a tight circle it was almost suffocating.
"Hey, ready to get the books" He said
I nodded, he said goodbye to all of his friends and was right next to me
"Wow, you had those cheerleaders cheering you on" I smirked
"They are pretty but I am interested in being apart of the football team and John is going to talk to coach" My brother said optimistically
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"How far away are we" I asked my brother while caring my Health, English, and Biology books, they weighed a ton.
"A few blocks away" My brother said "Stop complaining, you are getting on my nerves."
I glared at him he wasn't carrying any books and my arms were turning numb how tired they were
We kept walking and I almost started jumping for joy when I saw our house, and in an instant my brother and I began to walk a bit faster
"Yes" I said a little too loudly when I got to my front lawn, the second eldest Curtis- Sodapop, and his friend Steve stared at me I looked away, but I did not see Ponyboy .
I ran inside the house and almost knocked my brother over and dropped my books and laid on the couch finally home, or shack,
My brother chuckled at my over dramatic antics.
I rested then I got all my notebooks and began to do my homework.
