A/N-hi there ya'll. Sorry that it's taken me so long to get back to this story. Truthfully, I love it. I love writing it, I love using your characters and this chapter I got to use more. YAY! I hope you're not that offended by the joke I put in here. My friend told it to me, so I'm just passing it on. Besides, I thought it would fit the character. Please don't be mad at me! I'd really like to be able to update more often but I'm busy most of the day(mornings from 5-3pm and nights from 6-10:30) so it's difficult for me to find time to write. I would appreciate it if you are patient with me. My schedule clears up completely in August, for the first week, so I intend to update a good amount then. And now it's time for....
SHOUT OUTS!!
Clover6776- thank you for the compliment! It's people like you who keep me going and keep me happy! Yay happy people!!
Elektra05- and now, here's some more fuel for your addiction!
Sam- I tried hard to get the descriptions accurate. Glad you liked them. Don't give up on humanity, not everyone's an ass, I swear! You're not in this chapter, but I'm gonna work you into the next one, I promise!! And trust me, you're nice!
Patch530- trust me hun, that's just the beginning of the confrontation. We've barely gotten started!
Bookey Elliot- and you're in it again! Yay! I loved your idea, I have so many great idea's for what else I'm gonna do with the whole bro/sis relationship. Muahahaha!
Bekh- I don't know where you are hun. My comp's been broken which is why I haven't been online so I'm hoping your still home. Perhaps you've already left for Ohio, or wherever it is you go. No, not all the guys are jackasses. Uhh...give me a call on my cell if you read this any time soon. Love ya tons and tons!
Dreamer110- after I read your review I went and drew a layout of the campus. Oh gosh, I'm such a geek. Jack is a jerk, isn't he? What am I gonna do about it you ask? Well, you'll just have to wait and see! Hope the descriptions are better here!
Moonlights Sundance- drama does make things so interesting. And I hope you like it cause there's gonna be a lot more. I think you're the only one who liked Sam. Hahaha, well, --gives moon a Race plushie-- enjoy!
Oxymoronic Alliteration- perhaps they will get the crap beaten out of them soon. Wanna help??
Frenchy Goil- no, I haven't given up. I'd never give up on you guys! Yeah, I had fun doing these characters, with their little quirks. You sure are still in my story, I just haven't gotten around to your introduction yet. Hang in there!! --gives Frenchy a Mush plushie-- enjoy!
Imaginelet- my loyal Let! Another chapter a long time coming, but I hope it was worth it! Glad you like the descriptions!
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BIG SHOUT OUT TO ALL- sorry it took me so long to update, thanks for putting up with me!! I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
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CHAPTER FOUR
"Stop gaping" Snow said, looking at me in a scrutinizing manner. "It's not that nice."
"Snow..." I said slowly. "I take it you've never been inside a public high school cafeteria."
"So what if I haven't?" she snapped back.
"Just that we eat in a poorly lit room with crappy, ugly, tile floors, long, stained rectangular tables, and cracked plastic chairs. This is amazing!"
"I guess..." Snow shrugged. "What really matters is the food. Wait till you taste it! C'mon, I'll show you my table" Snow grabbed my wrist, dragging me over to a table occupied by five girls already. "Yo!" Snow called, getting their attention. "New girl here" I shot her a look and I felt my cheeks burn. She sure was subtle. A girl with blue eyes, the most intense shade I've ever seen, and thin layered blonde hair looked up at me.
"Hi there" she gave me a small smile that confused me. There was something about this girl that eluded energy, but at the same time her eyes screamed power.
"Hi" I said unsurely. Snow had sat down, so I took the seat next to her, and sunk into the cushion. I'm not even kidding. These were large chairs made out of some sort of fancy wood that was polished until it shined, with cushions covered in velvet the same color as the carpet and about the same consistency of a soufflé. I'm not complaining though, because they're extremely comfortable.
"This is Kailila Jefferson" Snow announced to the table. "She goes by Kai...that's the only nickname she's got right now. Real nickname I mean" I looked oddly at Snow. My only nickname? What's with this school and nicknames? The girl across the table from me seemed to read my mind because she leaned across the table, her green eyes piercing my mind. To be honest, I was a tad intimidated.
"Nicknames at this school are the cool thing. Everyone has one. If you don't, actually even if you do and they don't like it, they'll make one for you" funny how I didn't need her to tell me who 'they' were. I can only assume she was referring to Sam and her pack of girls, and Jack and his posse. "One that you probably won't like too much" she added, turning her head some, causing her curly black ponytail to whip around. "I'm Antoinette Morggan Wyes" she introduced herself. "But I like to be called Rubik" I nodded my head; this must be the daughter of the Nobel laureates.
"I'm Bookey!" I turned to see the girl who had greeted me to begin with, grinning at me again. "Well, my real name's Roan Conlon, but I don't like being called that. Plus, my brother doesn't like to admit that we're even semi-related" she rolled her eyes in exasperation. Conlon...now why does that name sound familiar to me? Meh, whatever. The girl to Bookey's right stuck her head out so she was visible.
"Name's Coppelia Madafarri" Madafarri...isn't he like some big Broadway producer, or something like that? She blinked her hazel eyes, which were hidden behind thick-rimmed glasses. Her reddish-brown hair stopped at her chin and was held back by a clip on each side. "Call me Zodiac. What's your sign?" I was a bit surprised by her bluntness but shrugged it off.
"Uh..." shit, what's the sign for May 5?
"You don't know your sign?!?!" she asked in shock. "When's your birthday?"
"May 5."
"Duh, you're a Taurus! You're dependable, and loyal. You're also very loving and attentive. You posses a calm and gentle manner and you value others talents. By any chance, are you a cook?" a what? Woah, hang on, rewind, pardon? Zodiac then noticed the blank look on my face and sighed. "The bull...y'know...Taurus...bull" the blank look on my face remained and she shrugged giving up. Obviously I'm hopeless. I looked at the girl on Snow's left who had light brown hair tucked behind her ears. I couldn't see her eyes because they were directed away from everyone at the table. It was, however, a demeanor I recognized. The attitude reminded me of Snow when I first met her.
"Hi..." I said a bit hesitantly in her direction, unsure of how to approach her. Suddenly, she turned icy-blue eyes on me and I froze.
"Alysha Wood" she said shortly, sparing at formalities. "Alaska" I nodded and watched as she turned back away. Not exactly the warmest reception I've received there. There was only one girl left at the table that I hadn't met yet, and from the way she was acting it didn't look like I'd be meeting her anytime soon. Her head was bent down, eyes focused on a book in her lap, her chin length hair hung down, and her chair was pushed back from the table. It didn't look like she was the social butterfly type, and from process of elimination I figured she was Bets' twin. Now, what did Samantha...I mean Bowser...say her name was...
"Rebecca? I said testily. Her blue eyes shot up, and with a look of disgust and raise of her eyebrows, she returned to her book. I turned to Snow for help.
"Rebecca Scott, known as Scribble. Anti-social, doesn't really have any friends cause she doesn't talk to anyone. The only reason she sits with us is because we're the only people who'll let her sit with us" I looked around the cafeteria, I mean dining hall, surprised to see every table full or mostly full. My eyes landed on a table near the center of the room, which was particularly crowded. Counting the chairs, I realized that more than just eight people were sitting there. I, however, was surprised as this was the table that Bowser and Jack sat at, along with their other lackeys. There were about twelve at the table, but even the people at the tables around them were leaning in to be even the slightest bit involved in the conversation. I guess those other ten were lucky to be so close the main attractions.
"Kai?" Bookey said softly, breaking my concentration.
"Huh?" I asked, brought back to the unpopular table I was at. Five pairs of eyes were fixed on my face and I laughed nervously, once again feeling my cheeks flush. I didn't mean unpopular in the bad way, I kinda like this table. It's just not the center of attention like Jack and Bowser's was. An awkward silence fell over the table, broken only be Scribble turning the page of her book. "So...uh..." I tried tentatively. "When do we get food?"
"The waiters will bring us menus with today's selections in seven minutes. There are five entrée's to choice from every day. We order, they serve, we eat" Rubik explained. "You'll get used to it in time" again I nodded. Well this was sure better than public school, that's for sure. I can't say much for the rest of the experience.
"So I heard this great joke" Alaska piped up. I was a bit surprised that she was the one to break the silence this time, but I suppose the coldness was only a front because she doesn't know me that well.
"Ughh" Zodiac said with a groan. "Great to you means crude to me. It'd better not be demeaning to women."
"Why would I, a woman, tell a joke demeaning to women?" Alaska's tone was sarcastic and she rolled her eyes. "Anyway...so this husband and wife are driving through a terrible rain storm when suddenly the husband loses control of the car and careens off the road into a tree. He steps out of the car with only a few scratches and bruises, but his wife is bleeding, unconscious and doesn't look too well. So he picks her up, and with the love of his life in his arms he carries her three miles, on foot, to the closest hospital. He brings her in and she immediately rushed to the emergency room. The husband goes to the waiting room and is pacing back and forth, nervous as hell. In a few hours, a doctor comes out. "I'm sorry" he says. "But your wife's now paralyzed from the neck down. She can't walk, feed herself, dress herself, or perform any basic life skill. She's basically a vegetable." "Oh no!" the man wails. "Not my wife" and he bursts into tears. The doctor looks at him and says "nah, I'm just kidding man. She's dead!"" Alaska finished and Bookey laughed nervously, as did I. I'd have to say, it was an extremely awkward moment.
"That's horrible Alaska!" Rubik exclaimed. "'Your jokes are so rude."
"Well excuse me" Alaska snapped. "It's not MY problem you don't have a sense of humor."
"Hey look!" Snow exclaimed, cutting in to prevent a possible fight. "Here come the menus!" I gave Snow a thankful smile. The situation was getting a little too intense for my liking. A waiter handed me a leather bound menu, which I shouldn't have impressed me but it still did. I opened it up to see a full menu with appetizers, salads, entrées, deserts, and drinks. Alright, I was more than just impressed. I was beyond impressed. I was...wow...
"I know" Bookey whispered to me, noticing my reaction. "That's what I thought the first time I saw it too. And we don't even have to pay!" I decided not to remind her of the large tuition our parents were paying. The selections were beyond amazing. There was filet mignon with a white wine mushroom sauce, swordfish in a rosemary lemon sauce, lobster and crab ravioli with a seafood cream sauce, and plenty of other choices. And my plenty, I mean two. They even had a vegetarian menu! We, the table, decided to order and appetizer of onion rings, the most normal looking appetizer they had on the menu, and I myself got the filet mignon with a side salad, Italian dressing of course. I also ordered a sweet iced tea, freshly brewed, and for desert I ordered the chocolate hazelnut gelato. After we had all finished ordering, I relaxed in my chair. A conversation about some teacher started up, which I half paid attention to. These girls I was sitting with weren't half bad, well not as bad as the other people I've met so far. Perhaps if I hang around with them, it won't be all too bad here. Mind you, that's only a perhaps. It is after all, still my first day.