Todd Lyons

Todd was pleasantly surprised to see that he was fitting in quite nicely at Fareview. Back at Briarwood the only friend he had was Tiny Nathan who really only hung out with him because he also had no friends. Todd was always seen as an odd one. He played soccer like most of the Briarwood boys, but he also read comic books and was into manga and anime. He excelled in English and art classes, but he struggled with science(refusing to dissect animals) and math(it was just so boring!). The kids here were more diverse and there didn't seem to be a specific mold that you had to fit. Todd saw this very true with his roommate, Kyle's, brother and his friend. Todd can tell that they are pretty popular, but they are so different. Derrick, Cam, Josh, Plovert, and Kemp may have a few differences that set them apart from each other, but they all dress alike and are all your typical preppy soccer boys. Miles and his friends all dress different, are involved in different things, have different personalities, and it almost surprises Todd that they can be friends. Of course it also surprises Todd that Kyle and Miles are brothers. Todd only met Miles once, but the differences between the two are crazy. The only thing they seem to have in common is that they look exactly alike. Kyle talks a mile a minute whereas Miles is calm. Kyle is clean-cut whereas Miles has a laidback style. Kyle has a look of eagerness whereas Miles has a look of aloofness. Todd likes Kyle though despite the fact that he is a little annoying. He thought Todd's comic book collection was super cool and seemed really interested in everything that Todd had to say. Todd has also made friends with a few other kids in his grade like Sabbir Ganem and Emma Brooks. Sabbir is Muslim, but is from Minnesota. He has an older sister and older brother who also attend Fareview. His older sister is in Claire's grade and is apparently really popular. His older brother is pretty well-liked, but isn't very concerned with the popularity game and just tries to be friends with everyone. Sabbir says that his older brother, Salman, is at the top of his class and is planning on going to Stanford University. His sister, Sabi, is an over-achiever and is popular because she ended up befriending Naomi who took a liking to her. She isn't very concerned with popularity though. Todd remembers when his sister, Claire didn't care about being popular, but Massie changed that. Before she befriended Massie, Claire just wanted to be liked for being herself and everyone loved her for it. Now Claire is so worried about impressing Massie that Todd feels that he lost his big sister to the dark side.

Todd befriended Emma at the Welcoming Dinner. Emma has long blonde hair, big brown eyes, and a round face. She still has a little bit of her baby fat and tan skin. Her parents are both British, but she grew up in Northern Florida. Todd remembers that she was wearing a girly, pink dress with her hair in curls, but that she was sketching a picture of Tenshi from Angel Beats!. It was really good too. Todd complimented which seemed to take her by surprise, but then they ended up talking about anime and manga and Todd realized that he had a lot in common with this girl so they befriended.

Todd was having a good time getting to know his good friends and finally finding a place where he felt like he belonged, but today was the day that classes were starting and he was pretty bummed. What if everyone was just pretending to be nice because they were nervous, but when classes start and they realize that Todd isn't a straight A student that they decide he isn't good enough? Then he is back to being a loner. He doesn't think Kyle would ditch him because Kyle seems like the type who is desperate to get any friend he can get, but Sabbir was obviously very studious and although Emma still had some baby fat, she reminded Todd a little of Dylan because of the fact that even though they aren't really skinny, they are really pretty. And Todd knows that pretty people never have problems making friends.

"What are you going to eat for breakfast Todd? I think I might get pancakes, but I don't know. Do pancakes sound good to you?" Kyle asked in his chipper voice. Todd couldn't understand how he could be this chipper in the morning. Although Todd didn't mind waking up early, it did not mean he was full of energy when the alarm clock goes off.

"The pancakes are good," said Todd has he was putting on his solid red tie. Todd is not a fan of the uniforms since he is more comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt, but he is happy that they uniforms are fairly comfortable. The guy uniforms consist of khaki pants, a white buttoned up shirt made of a really soft material, the choice of a red solid tie or a red striped tie, and a dark grey dress coat that they could take off during class. Todd was still allowed to wear whatever shoes he wanted so he chose his favorite pair of black vans. His reddish brown hair was slightly messy, but that was the way he liked it.

"Then the pancakes it is," Kyle beamed. Kyle also chose to wear the solid red tie. Even though it might be a coincidence since they only have two ties to chose from, Todd has a feeling that he only chose that tie because Todd was wearing that tie.

"Are you ready?" Todd asked.

"Yep!" Kyle said popping the p.

Todd took a deep breath. Here's to beginning the first official day of his new life at Fareview.

Alicia Rivera

Although Alicia hated the idea that she had to wear a uniform, she was grateful that she at least looked good in it. The girls wore a white, buttoned up blouse with a dark gray plaid skirt that went two inches above the knee that showed off Alicia's dancer legs. They had the option between a burnt red tie or a burnt red silk scarf and Alicia decided to go with the female tie because those were so in right now. They also had the option to wear a dark grey dress coat that Alicia opted for so to conceal her overly large chest and they had the option of wearing nude, dark grey, or black tights which Alicia opted against since it wasn't that cold and her legs looked great. Her hair was in loose curls that perfect framed her face and she accessorized with silver hoop earrings and her Tiffany's friendship charm bracelet that Massie gave to the PC. She wore grey flats on her feet and sprayed a spritz of her signature Angel perfume. With her dramatic eye make-up that made her brown eyes look huge and her naturally puffy lips glossed to perfection she was an obvious 10 in her head.

At breakfast the dining hall was a lot more crowded since more students actually showed up and all eyes were on the PC and the Briarwood boys. Alicia didn't mind since she was used to people looking at her, but it ah-bviously made Claire self-conscious. It wasn't that Alicia didn't like Claire, but it seriously annoyed her how much confidence she was lacking. Claire was pretty. She didn't have the natural sex appeal that Alicia had, but she was pretty in a really angelic way. She had no reason to be self-conscious. Alicia's parents always told her that she should embrace her good looks and be proud of them. And Alicia was proud. Her only insecurity was in her boobs because they were just so big which is why she doesn't go out of her way to show them off. Claire had a normal sized chest for someone of her size so she really has nothing to be ashamed of. She used to have bad skin, but with the help of the PC showing her workable products it has cleared up quite nicely. Though Alicia guesses she should be happy that Claire is self-conscious because Alicia knows that it is one of the main reasons that she doesn't have to worry about Claire taking her beta position in the PC.

Alicia's first class of the day is Spanish which is her best class. Unfortunately the only person she knows that is in it with her is Josh. Why didn't he just take Italian? He knew that Alicia would take Spanish. Back when they were dating he admitted to her to taking Spanish so that he could try to have conversations with her. He has no reason to take it now!

"Like don't even try to sit with me Joshua," she said in a soft, but stern voice not even looking in his direction, but knowing that he could hear her since he was walking right next to her.

"Wasn't planning on it. I was kind of hoping that girl Bridget would be in this class so I could sit with her," he said in a cocky voice. Alicia rolled her eyes. He was obviously trying to make her jealous.

"She is probably taking French so maybe you should like transfer into that class," Alicia said trying to act like what he said didn't phase her.

"Nah I'm actually pretty good at Spanish so I might as well take an easy A," he said.

"And Italian would be an easier A," Alicia pointed out putting up one finger.

"I'm already fluent in Italian and Spanish is pretty similar so if I can be fluent in that can you imagine how good that will look on my college transcripts," he said. Alicia smirked he was obviously looking for excuses to staying in Spanish with her.

"Whatever you say," Alicia sighed.

"Besides there are so many good looking girls here. I can find another one to sit with," he said. Alicia rolled her eyes as she opened the door to their classroom. The class had a smartboard at the front of the class and rows of desks with pictures of Spain, Mexico, and other Hispanic countries everywhere. It didn't look much different than the classrooms at OCD. Alicia looked around when she saw a familiar face. It was that guy she met when she got a pass to go off campus. The David Beckham look alike. His name was Dean and he was totally flirting with Alicia when they met. She hadn't seen him since that day, but he was so cute. Alicia glanced over at Josh and smirked. He wanted to make her jealous? Well two can play at that game. She strutted over to Dean and took a seat next to him. She crossed her legs and positioned them so that they were slightly pointed in his direction. Alicia remembers reading in a magazine that this means that a girl is into a guy. Alicia couldn't help, but notice how ruggedly handsome his looked in a tie. It just wasn't natural for a 14 year old to look like that. His dress coat was neat draped over his seat and he seemed to be texting someone. Alicia mentally hoped that he wasn't texting another girl.

"Ehmagawd hey! You're that guy I met when I was going into town. Dean, right?" she asked so that his attention would be on her. He looked up and a sexy smile fell on his face.

"Hey love. How is life treating you?" he asked in that ah-dorable British accent.

"Can't complain. Though I've been trying to be really nice to Naomi, but she ah-bivously has no interest in being mi amiga," Alicia sighed.

"Well Naomi has quite the personality, but she isn't all bad. At least you always know where you stand with her," he smiled. Alicia giggled softly and flipped her hair. She glanced over at Josh who sat a few seats over from Dean next to an all American blonde girl with a longish nose. She was pretty, but Josh was totally not that into her and something about her reminded her of Olivia Ryan. It might have been her high-pitched giggle or the way she practically bounced as she talked. Dean was obviously a better catch though. Alicia quickly turned back to look at Dean. Dean had the qualities that Josh always wanted. Josh had the cute, boyish look of a young Josh Hartnett and was so skinny that he could fit into Alicia's jeans. Dean was muscular and looks like he already shaves. Dean already looks like he is well on his way to look like a man whereas Josh still looked like a boy. Dean was naturally handsome whereas Josh was just cute. Alicia could not help, but think that Dean might be the perfect upgrade that would prove to Massie that she deserved her beta position. Plus a piece of hot arm candy would totally be nice when the PC steals the Elite's throne.

"We should like hang out sometime. Since I'm new I'm like still trying to figure this place out and maybe you could help me," Alicia smiled seductivley. He smiled back with the same seductivness.

"Why don't I put my number in your phone so you can text me?" he asked. Alicia smiled and handed over her IPhone 5s. As he handed the phone back an older hispanic man with salt and pepper hair and a mustache walked in.

"Buenos días clase. Yo soy tu maestro, el Sr. Gómez. Bienvenidos al noveno grado de Honor española," he said (Translation: Good morning class. I am your teacher Mr. Gomez. Welcome to Grade Nine Honors Spanish).

Alicia put her phone in her lap and smiled as she secretly texted Dean her name with a little smiley face. Alicia has officially decided that she wanted Dean and Alicia gets what Alicia wants.

So you guys got a little peek in Todd's life. What do you think? Todd won't have much of a storyline, but if you would like I do not mind checking in on him from time to time so that you can see how he is doing.

Alicia and Dean have another interaction. I don't want to give anything away, but I'm wondering if any of you noticed a few small things concerning Dean. Lets just say that Alicia better be careful! Do you think she'll be able to handle Dean? Or do you see her running back to Josh or perhaps someone else? I guess the question is who are you shipping? LOL.

Tell me what you guys think and thank you for all the reviews so far. In the next chapter we'll peak into Sabi, Kristen, Naomi, Plovert, and Alec's math class and the first rehearsal for the Fall Musical. Stay Tuned!