Title: Old times.
Author: DanaMaru
Summary: Dana Scully's first day at yet another new school.
Disclaimer: Mulder, Scully and anyone else you may recognize are not mine. But thanks Chris for letting us borrow them from time to time...
Her face burning bright red, Dana slowly got to her feet, tried -almost successfully, but not quite - to regain her composure, and began gathering the books that had scattered across the floor as she fell. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a girl pick up one of the folders and she braced herself for another humiliation. Though, to her surprise, the girl was actually trying to help.
"Here you go," the girl said, handing the folder back to Dana, "You must be the new girl... I'm Samantha."
"Thanks Samantha, I'm Dana."
"Oohh would you look at that? Samantha's helping the newbie, how sweet."
She heard on of the cheerleader's say in a mocking tone.
"Why don't you just go to hell?"
"Who the hell do you think you're talking to, bi -"
"Diane Fowley that is enough!" One of the teachers cut in before she could finish, "Now I want an explanation and I want it now... Samantha?"
"Well, um..." She faltered as she saw Diane glare in her direction; "Diane tripped the new girl, Mrs. Downie."
"After school detention all week Miss. Fowley," she stated matter-of-factly before turning to Dana, "and what's your name?"
"Dana... Dana Scully."
"Ah, yes, welcome to the school Dana."
"Thank you."
Dana spoke quietly, unsure of the teacher she had just become acquainted with. Mrs. Downie walked brusquely away, and as soon as she was out of earshot Diane informed Samantha that she would pay for landing her in a week of detention. Samantha shrugged, and she and Dana walked away from the crowd that had gathered.
"Urgh I can't believe my brother is actually dating that bitch! So, what do you have first period?"
"Um... Chemistry with Mr. Harvey."
"Really? Me too. I'd better warn you though, old Harvey's a bit strict. Forget your homework even once and he'll make you pretty damn sorry. Mrs. Downie's pretty much a soft touch though if you don't get on her bad side. Anyway come on, we don't want to be late and suffer the wrath of Mr. Harvey!"
Dana smiled weakly, following Samantha to her first class.
I know, I know, it's really short but bear with me here, I'm writing four fanfics at the moment! Anyways, I love reviews... just so you know!