Amber – Here's another chapter to my bad luck! Hey, why am I writing about my own bad luck? Wait, why should I care? People love this type of stuff. Whoops, sorry for rambling on. Here's chapter two!
Chapter Two
Terrible First Day
"Well," Michelle said as her, Amber, and Tristen stopped in front of Domino High, "Here it is! The roughest and toughest school in these parts. Call my lawyer if you need more info." Amber giggled at her friends joke as Tristen shook his head. Tristen then grabbed Michelle's arms and slightly swung her around. Michelle looked into his hazel eyes with a dreamy look.
"You don't want to scare your friend now," Tristen said as Michelle's book bag dropped off her shoulder, "I think she's pretty cool and you know that's a lot coming from me." Michelle slowly nodded as her book bag hit the ground with a THUMP. Amber slightly jumped and shook her head. She was jumper then a kangaroo with a diet of Mexican Jumping Beans. She figured she was just nervous.
"Alright Tristie," Michelle said as her dreamy look turned to a grin, "I'll try to tell her about the bright things about this school. Like all the hot guys." Tristen rolled his eyes and let go of Michelle's arm. Amber slightly smiled as her best friend looked at her and shrugged her shoulders.
"We can tell you're a Wheeler, Michelle," Tristen said as he started to walk into the school, "You always seem to make every situation a laugh with that grin. Every Wheeler has that charm. I should know. I've been friends with them since Elementary School." Michelle mocked Tristen and then stuck out her tongue. Tristen grinned and continued walking.
"Can you believe I go out with that," Michelle asked as she bent over and picked up her book bag. Amber had a smug grin on her face. Michelle knew she had something to say. She put her hand on her hip and waited to be hit with one of Amber's smart comments.
"Don't complain to me," Amber said with a slight giggle, "I'm not the one who picked him out. You've always had a strange taste or at least since I've known you." Michelle slightly smiled and shook her head. That was nowhere near Amber's worse.
"Yea," Michelle said as she walked over to her friend, "That's why I get you to pick out my clothes. Anyways, where's your homeroom?" Amber slightly giggled and reached into her right coat pocket. She pulled out a neatly folded piece of white paper. Michelle put her hand on Amber's right shoulder as she unfolded the paper.
"According to this," Amber said as she studied the paper, "My homeroom is class 1-B, Mr. Branch." A smug smile crossed Michelle's face. She suddenly yet quickly ran to the front doors and turned back toward Amber.
"I hope you can run fast," Michelle said with the smug smile still on her face, "because that's my homeroom as well. If you can't keep up with me, you'll be late." Amber grinned as Michelle turned around and started running down the hallway. She then started running after her. She knew she would be able to keep up with her with no problem.
"Maybe this day wouldn't be so bad after all," Amber thought as she chased after her friend down the long and twisted hallways.
After a few minutes, the two girls stopped in front of a doorway. A small sign at the top read "1-B". Amber and Michelle looked at each other and then walked in. The teacher, Mr. Branch, was standing at the front of the room taking roll when he looked over at the girls.
"Nice of you to join us Miss. Wheeler," Mr. Branch said as he looked over at Michelle, "Go take your seat." Michelle dragged herself to her seat and mumbled a few things as she sat down. Mr. Branch then looked at Amber with a questioning look.
"I'm Amber Kaiba," Amber said shyly, "I'm the new student." Mr. Branch's face suddenly lit up. He seemed really pleased to see Amber for some odd reason.
"Welcome Miss. Kaiba," Mr. Branch said as he took his glasses off, "How's your brother doing?" Amber thought for a moment and then smiled. Mr. Branch slightly smiled back even though he didn't know what they were smiling about.
"Of Course," Amber said lying through her teeth, "Seto is doing much better. He should be back in no time." Mr. Branch nodded and put his glasses back on. Amber let out a sigh of relieve. She then started looking around the class. Some girls were talking next to a boy who was building a paper airplane. The class seemed interesting.
"Ok Miss. Kaiba," Mr. Branch said as he straightened out his thick black hair, "I'm sitting you next to Mr. Wheeler. He's the blonde with no common sense sitting in the back." Amber quickly looked in the back and discovered a couple empty seats next to the blonde Mr. Branch had pointed out. He had rough looking hair and a lot of it. He also had his blue jacket unzipped to reveal a white t-shirt underneath. Amber took a deep breath and walked to the back.
"Wu-up Shorty," the blonde said as he opened one of his deep chocolate colored eyes. Amber looked disgusted as she sat down. The blonde leaned forward and looked at her.
"So ya know," Amber said with her back to the blonde, "I have a name and it's Amber." The blonde looked like he was moments from laughing.
"I didn't ask for you're name, shrimpy," the blonde said with a grin, "Since we're giving out unwanted info though, I'm Joey Wheeler." Amber felt a cold chill run down her spin. A color of blue incased her. Joey Wheeler was the name of Michelle's cousin with an attitude and the guy Seto always complained about.
"Joseph Christopher Wheeler," a harsh female voice said from the right side of Joey, "Why must you always pick on the new kids?" Joey and Amber both turned toward the direction of the voice. There was a blonde haired girl standing there with her arms crossed and tapping her foot. Her hair reached her waist and her eyes were a piercing sky blue. She was dressed in the normal girl's uniform, which actually looked good on her. She also had a golden necklace with an eye on it around her neck.
"Amanda Christen Wheeler," Joey said with a roll of his eyes, "Why must you always be in my business?" Amanda looked annoyed as she walked over next to Amber and took a seat. Amber looked at her and blinked a few times. She knew Amanda was another one of Michelle's cousins. At least one she liked.
"As you know, my name's Amanda," Amanda said with a sweet smile, "What's yours?" Amber smiled slightly. She now understood why Michelle liked this cousin.
"I'm Amber," Amber said with a bigger smile, "I'm very pleased to meet you." Amanda nodded and looked over at Joey. Joey looked highly disgusted for some odd reason. Amanda then shook her head.
"Well," Amanda said as she let out a sigh, "don't mind my twin brother. He has this thing about picking on the new kid. He'll get over it." Amber nodded and looked over at Joey. Joey just gave her the middle finger. Amber shuttered and looked over at Michelle. Michelle was hugging on Tristen. A slight sigh escaped Amber's lips.
Later in PE, Amber was playing one-on-one with Tristen in Basketball. She was beating him at fourteen to four.
"You're good," Tristen said as he watched Amber bounce the ball in front of him. Amber grinned, twirled around Tristen, and made another basket.
"Thank you," Amber said as she caught the ball. Tristen shook his head and started walking away. Amber figured he had enough. She went to turn around when a basketball came flying at her. She luckily dropped the one she was holding and caught that one.
"Damn," Joey said as he stood in front of Amber, "You caught it!" Amber looked at Joey and threw the basketball back at him. He caught it and sneered at her.
"When do you plan on leaving me alone," Amber questioned as her bangs fell in front of her face. Joey slightly chuckled and started twirling the basketball on his finger.
"Never," Joey said as he dropped the basketball, "You see, I'm a bully at heart. I can't escape from it, but I can't ever find a person worth picking at." Amber glared at Joey stopping him from saying anything else. Anger was burning brightly in her eyes. A fire was spreading wide in her eyes in soul. She suddenly marched over to Joey and grabbed his t-shirt collar.
"I'm not your play thing," Amber said as she stared up at Joey, "I'm not here for your entertainment. If anything, you're here for mine Clown Boy." Joey looked highly disgraced by what Amber said. He grabbed her wrists and started squeezing. Amber's fire of anger in her eyes never left. Not a single tear shed from her eyes. It seemed like she was used to the abuse.
"I should scare you," Joey said as he tightened his grip, "I'm bigger and stronger then you. I'm in control here, not you. You're my entertainment and not vise-versa. Got it, Pipsqueak!" Amber pulled her hands away from Joey and punched him square between his eyes. He stumbled backward, fell down, and slid a few inches. Amber's anger was turning into a wild fire. It was getting slightly out of control. The whole class suddenly started to gather around.
"Fuck you," Amber said as she cracked her knuckles, "Go find a bone to chew on! That should keep you more entertained then making fun of me! At least the bone won't bite back you mutt!" Amanda and Michelle just pushed their way through the crowd as Joey got his feet. Anger had just flashed across his eyes. He suddenly charged at Amber.
"Joey, don't," Amanda yelled as she quickly ran in front of Joey and grabbed his fists. Michelle and Tristen quickly ran over too as Joey stopped in his tracks.
"Fuck off Mandy," Joey said as he glared at his sister. A sudden cracking sound came from Joey's fists. Michelle and Tristen hugged as Amanda started pushing Joey backward with a firm grip on his fist.
"Dammit Joey," Amanda said as people started moving out of their way, "You need to leave people the hell alone. Some of them know how to fight back, but I'm pretty sure you know that now." Amber looked over at Amanda and Joey as Amanda slammed Joey against the wall. Joey suddenly dropped to his knees and Amanda let go of his fists. Everyone started walking away as Joey looked up and glared at Amber.
After school, Amber was walking out of the school by herself when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned around and took a swing at the person. Luckily, it was Michelle and she quickly grabbed Amber's fist without hurting her.
"Chill," Michelle said as she put Amber's fist down, "Joey really has you edgy!" Amber let out a sigh and looked down at the ground. Michelle looked a little upset. She had never seen her friend like this.
"I easily snap," Amber said as she continued to look down at the ground, "I'm sorry, but I rather not talk about it." Michelle and quickly looked to her right. Tristen had just walked next to her. He didn't look happy either.
"It's ok Amber," Tristen said as he put his arm around Michelle's waist, "Joey has no common sense as Mr. Branch pointed out. Why don't you go home and check up on your brother. I'm sure he probably wants you." Amber looked up, nodded, and started walking away. Michelle looked up a Tristen with a concern look.
"Do you think it's safe for her to walk by herself," Michelle questioned as she looked at Tristen. Tristen looked down at Michelle and slightly smiled.
"I'm sure she can handle herself," Tristen said nervously. Michelle looked worried as she looked back at Amber.
"I hope so," Michelle said as Amber disappeared around a corner. Tristen let out a depressed sigh and started walking Michelle away from the school.
Amber – Hey, I wonder what Tristen and Michelle could be so worried about. Could I be in trouble? Hey, this isn't funny! I don't want to get hurt! I'm already an emotional wreck! I guess we'll all find out in chapter three of The Power of Love! :'(
