Scout's POV
I had to get out of that room. Will was just too suffocating - and not in a good way. Bella can help me. Even though we found out that we weren't brother and sister, the fire burned out. I always wonder how it would have been if the little interruption never happened. Oh well. I couldn't dwell on the past, I had to look forward . . . and God only knew how much that scared me. So the only thing
I could think of was to go see Bella and talk to her. I know the girl has her fair share of grief, and I don't want to burden her, it's just I really need to talk to her.
Scout made his way up the steps of the garage. The main office was dark, and he feared that everybody had already hit the pillow. Nevertheless, he made his way up to the steps to the door and turned the handle. The door swung open.
Scout's POV
That's really not safe - what if someone was to break in here? Bella must be out of it if she forgot to lock up.
Scout stood in the darkened office and squinted to look for the door to the house. He heard shuffling behind him and turned around. The lights from the streets illuminated shadows inside the office, and Scout saw the bat being swung at him. He quickly ducked down before anything could happen.
"SHIT!" yelled Scout.
Bella took a step back and quickly flipped on the light switch.
"Damn Scout! What the hell are you doing here???" gasped Bella
"I came to see you, and when I saw the door was unlocked I came in to look for you or Charlie." sighed Scout
Bella wiped her forehead with the back of her hand and placed the bat down beside the desk.
"Sorry Scout I didn't mean to scare you, but I've had a long day. Not to be rude, but can we have a chat when I'm conscious?" requested Bella.
"Sure." said Scout "Just don't over do it." And with that Scout opened the door and left, leaving Bella to lock up behind him.
The Next Day
Hamilton sat beside the famous oak tree, and flipped through his millionth reading assignment by Finn.
"Hamilton?" called Kate who was walking briskly towards her son.
"What's up mum?" replied a bored Hamilton.
"Baby, a new student is coming in today so I was wondering if you could show him around the school property." said Kate smiling brightly.
Hamilton groaned inwardly.
"Its late mum, why was he allowed to enrol so late?" he whined.
"Well they are the owners of the Lloyds pharmaceuticals around the world and..."
"Okay, I get it, loads of money what's new? So . . . when is he getting here?" Hamilton replied, exasperated.
"In an hour, and his name is Lucas Lloyd." Kate replied
Hamilton sighed and looked at his mother to indicate that she was dismissed. Kate knew how much it annoyed Hamilton to do these tours, but being the Dean's son he was obliged to help his father and mother out. She really appreciated it, though, and smiled warmly at him to let him know that.
One Hour and fifteen minutes later
Hamilton stood outside waiting for Lucas Lloyd to turn up. His mother said a little over an hour, but he had waited fifteen minutes extra just in case. He started to pace up and down - he had too much too deal with already, he really didn't want to do this stupid tour.
A couple of minutes passed, and a red motorcycle approached the student parking lot. The boy stood up and took of his helmet, revealing platinum blonde hair that had grown out. Dressed in dark blue jeans and a red leather jacket, the stranger approached Hamilton, with his hand held forward.
"Hi my name is Lucas Lloyd. Sorry for being late" said Lloyd.
Restraining himself to not roll his eyes at the boy, Hamilton took the hand and shook it with a firm grip.
"Whoa there." said Lucas laughing.
"Come on, I'll give you the true." said Hamilton moodily.
Both boys walked around the school for a while. Hamilton pointed at the necessary buildings. After the tour was over, Hamilton took Lucas to the boy's common room.
"And this is the common room." said Brian with his arms sprawled out.
"Wow, it's pretty impressive." said Lucas, indicating to the dark wooden furniture and the wooden floors.
"Yeah, that's what your parents pay for isn't it?" mumbled Hamilton.
Lucas laughed at the other boy.
"You're in one bad mood" he commented.
"How did you guess?" Hamilton replied, sarcasm dripping from each word.
"Call it hunch" said Lucas grinning.
Hamilton couldn't help himself and started to laugh.
"So you do have a smile!" said Lucas.
"Sorry man. I had one tough week"
"No need to apologize man. I could tell something was up, I just didn't want to overstep my boundaries."
"Thanks. Anyway you have a kick ass bike back there." said Hamilton.
"Thanks man. You want a ride?" asked Lucas.
"Really?"
"Sure."
Lucas tossed him his keys and started to walk ahead, while Hamilton trudged behind him. He couldn't believe that Lucas, a guy that he just met, was letting him drive his bike! His mind flashed to Jake. He remembered when he had to beg her to let him drive her bike, but she would never let him, always saying "She's my baby". Sighing, Hamilton shook the thoughts from his head, and ran up to Lucas.
"Thanks Lucas". said Hamilton sincerely
"Stop with the thanks, I'm letting you drive my bike, its not like I'm giving you a kidney!" laughed Lucas as they reached his bike.
Both boys saddled up and drove into the daylight.
When Hamilton and Lucas returned it was late. Hamilton pointed to Lucas to park at where Jake's bike was usually hidden, then jumped off, closely followed by Lucas.
"How come we have to hide it"? Queried Lucas.
"It's against school rules, and yes, I know, I'm the Dean's son."
Lucas laughed good-heartedly.
"Will you get to your room alright"? asked Hamilton.
"Sure I will."
"Okay, well I'll come up for you tomorrow at nine tomorrow." said
Hamilton.
"Sure. Oh but before you go can you tell me what room Scout Calhoun stays in"? Asked Lucas
"You know Scout"? Hamilton was intrigued.
"Obviously, that's why I asked!" laughed Lucas.
"Fuck you." said Hamilton amicably, grinning.
"Sorry, I don't bat for the same team." It was Lucas's turn to grin wickedly.
"You ass!"
"I know I have a great one, it's a shame you'll never get a taste". Laughed Lucas.
"Eww stop it!"
"Then answer my question little boy". Said Lucas calmly.
"A level below you, room 41. How do you know Scout, I ask because he is a friend of mine."
"His dad and my dad are best friends" said Lucas simply.
"Hey that's cool. Anyway I got to get home the parentals must be waiting up." lied Hamilton - his parents hardly ever waited up for him.
"Liar" Lucas stated flatly
"What?" asked Hamilton, startled?
"I can tell your parents don't wait up for you, and it hurts. But don't worry Hamilton, it's them that are missing out on knowing you."
And with that Lucas winked and walked across the green plush grounds to his new dorm room, leaving a stunned Hamilton standing in his wake.
Hamilton headed towards Lloyd's room. After knocking, he stood for what seemed like a lifetime, and then knocked on the door again. Hamilton sighed and turned the knob, and seeing it wasn't locked, cracked the door open. The room was dark and he could hear someone snoring lightly in the background. Hamilton chuckled quietly. He went over to Lloyd and shook him gently . . . the boy didn't move. He shook him harder.
"Go 'way" mumbled Lloyd.
"Well if you don't want to be late for your first day, I suggest you get up now." said Hamilton grinning.
"WHAT?!?!" yelled Lloyd.
Hamilton stood back abruptly, and then laughed when he saw Lloyd running around in his boxers, trying to get his belongings together.
"And here I thought you were some smooth sleek cool guy" laughed Hamilton.
Lloyd stopped and glared at Hamilton.
Raising his hands, Hamilton said "Hey, I'm sorry, that was just too funny to pass."
"Whatever. I can't mess up Ham, I've messed up too many times, I just want to go to class do my work and graduate." said Lloyd sadly.
"Sorry man. Don't worry, you still have some time so quickly get changed." replied Hamilton.
Lloyd smiled warmly at Hamilton and headed to the bathroom to shower and change.
Half an Hour Later in English Class
"See? We made it" said Hamilton.
"Barely" glowered Lloyd. "Ham, thanks for coming by."
"No worries" smiled Hamilton.
Hamilton and Lloyd chatted away for a few minutes before someone's voice interrupted them.
"Lloyd? Lucas Lloyd?"
Lloyd turned around and saw Scout standing next to a taller blonde boy.
"Scout Calhoun!" said Lloyd, standing up.
In two seconds flat Scout had Lloyd in a big bear hug.
"Man, it has been so long" said Scout.
"Too long, my friend" replied Lloyd, grinning.
"You look good." commented Scout.
"So do you Scout. So do you."
"Oh, Lloyd this is Will. Will this Lloyd - one of my oldest friends." Said Scout happily.
"It's nice to meet you Lloyd" said Will shaking his hand.
"Likewise."
"Hey how do you know Ham"? asked Lloyd.
Lloyd looked at Hamilton and smiled.
"He was my bitchy guide, until I loosened him up." chuckled Lloyd.
Scout laughed.
All four boys sat together and started talking a mile a minute. Scout and Lloyd caught up with each other. At times Hamilton would comment and Lloyd and Hamilton would have a friendly banter. Will, seeing the change in him, whispered to Scout. "Hamilton looks really relaxed and happy, doesn't he"?
"Lloyd has the affect on people." Scout whispered back knowingly.
Jake sauntered over. She looked across and saw Hamilton, Scout and Will, but there was a new boy sitting next to them. The boy was gorgeous - blonde hair blue-eyed, he was your basic all American boy but he had some sort of and edge to him . . . danger maybe? Jake couldn't figure it out.
Lloyd looked up and saw a girl walking towards them. He smiled, but looking at her attire, grinned and thought Well isn't this a change.
"Jake! Come and sit here." said Scout waving, forgetting the rift between her and Hamilton.
Sighing slightly, Jake made her way over to the boys.
"Hey Scout, Will." Scout got up and motioned Jake to sit next to Lloyd.
"Lloyd, this is Jake Pratt. Jake this is Lucas Lloyd and old friend of mine who just transferred."
Lloyd grinned and shook Jake's hand.
"Nice to meet to Jake Pratt."
Jake blushed furiously while shaking Lloyd's hand.
"Erm . . . you too." she stuttered.
Hamilton sat seething next to Lloyd. He didn't know if he was angry that Jake was sitting near him, or because he was getting jealous of Lloyd.
Finn came and started his lesson as usual with another Shakespeare play. While Finn was talking Lloyd leaned into Jake.
"Why is a beautiful girl at Rawley Boys?" the boy asked, smiling.
Jake snapped her head up and looked at Lloyd with shock.