Chapter 2 - The New Boy...
The next day, the sun was bright and early, school had started, and Maia was imprisoned in her desk by the window. She loved that spot, because it made it much easier for her to daydream. She smiled day dreamily as she looked out onto the yard. Kai had Games, he always looked funny in his shorts and vest they made them wear, refusing to participate in the sports the boys had to suffer. She giggled lightly, as Kai tripped over the ball and fell over into the grass. This giggle alerted the teacher to her lack of attention, and he slapped her desk with a ruler, causing her to snap back to attention. "Yes, 'teach!" she exclaimed, saluting.
The class seemed to snicker as they watched her. "Miss Hiwatari, nice to see you're joining us at last". She nodded and rolled her eyes. "Class, i have an announcement". The teacher said quite loudly, now by the blackboard again. "YOU'RE FINALLY LEAVING!" one of the students yelled out. Maia yawned and leant her chin in her hand. "No, we have a new student joining our class today" the teacher added. Maia's attention looked over to the door. There he was, that boy, from the lagoon last night.
He looked even more beautiful up close. His fiery hair, his mysterious eyes. She gave another dreamy sigh, as did quite a few other girls. "This is Brooklyn, class...I'm sure you'll all make him feel perfectly welcome". Brooklyn smiled, his hands behind his head. "Hello" he said cheerily. "I'm afraid the only seat available is the one next to Miss Hiwatari over there, try and put up with her...i have to" the teacher whispered to him. Brooklyn blinked, carrying his books under his arm as he sat beside her, leaning back into the chair, looking very relaxed and confident. This confidence made Maia rather uncomfortable as she was so quiet and reserved.
The final bell rang, and Maia left the classroom in a rather hurried manner, she had another training session with Kai pretty soon. "Hey, Hiwatari!" a voice called. She stopped in her tracks, that voice. Turning awkwardly she stood and looked at Brooklyn. He smiled down at her. "Where are you off to in such a hurry?". "Erm, i have training, with my brother" she mumbled. He nodded, "Hmm, saw you last night, by the lagoon, i didn't know others went there".
"Just me, it's where i think things through" she replied. He nodded, "nice". "Would you be able to skip your training for a while and come with me to the lagoon?". She looked at him, right in the eyes, biting her lip, and finally submitted. "Ummm, ok". Brooklyn gripped her hand with a light smile. "Good choice". They were rather silent for a while as they walked. Until Brooklyn decided to break the silence.
"So, you a beyblader Hiwatari?" he asked. "Maia" she corrected, then nodded, staring at her hand that was locked with his. "Yes, i am, my brother trains me". He nodded, "Maia hm?...very pretty" he smiled as they arrived back at the lagoon sitting down by the water, patting the space beside him. She sat down uneasily. "May i see your blade?" she asked. Brooklyn simply tossed it to her casually and she looked over it. "Impressive". He shrugged, "i guess, I'm not particularly dedicated to it right now, there's other pleasures in life besides beyblading". Maia found this comment rather strange coming from someone with a beyblade. "Like what?".
"Like sitting in romantic locations, with pretty girls" Brooklyn replied, laying back as he looked at her with a soft smile. "I've seen you lots of times, at that lagoon, talking to yourself" he smirked, "mind you, who else is there worth talking to?". She shrugged, "you apparantley". Brooklyn scratched his nose a moment, putting his hands behind his head. "Maybe".
"This is nice isn't it?" Maia stated, leaning her chin on her knees as she watched the moonlight wash into the water's surface. The silent swaying leaves of the trees adding a natural hum to the area. Brooklyn nodded, sitting up. "It really is..." he mumbled.
Author's Notes:
Anything more you folks have to say?. Lol, what do you think of my attempt at romance?. One things for sure though, Kai is NOT going to be happy hehe.
