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On with the story!


She's Going Where?!

Chapter 2- They Don't Take Plastic?!

Written by Euphrosyne


"Class, I would like to introduce a new student to this school. Would you please give your undivided attention and welcome Miss Riley Lovett to Middleton High!"

"Sigh," muttered Michael lazily to himself, "Another one has fallen into the trap of taking Social Science…"

"Well," whispered Tala as he leaned towards his friend, "Seems to me our new little pal here, was smart enough to take a free period class. Gotta give her credit for that." He paused and then smirked, "Give her bonus credit for being hot…"

A sound of disgust was heard from behind. "You watch Tala. One day you're going to get rejected, and rejected bad." Mariah continued filing her nails before propping her shades on her forehead, then turned to smirk at the carrot top. "You're going to get discarded so bad, I suggest you say buh-bye to your reason for wearing a condom now…"

Tala winced.

"She's right bro, I hear she's keeping count of all your used women. Once it hits a hundred…" Michael made a sawing motion with his hands, "It's coming off…"

"It's at sixty-four now, right?" asked Kai from the side.

"Was at seventy-eight the last time I checked…" confirmed the American.

"Who's side you guys on anyways?!"

Michael smirked again. "Come on Tala, who you kiddin? We've gotta side with Mariah. You should take it like a man! Don't want her cutting off OUR supply of women…" There was a pause. "How long has she been sharpening those babies anyways…?"

Mariah blew at her nails and examined them in the light. "Suck it up Tala. I've got enough of your one-night wonders in my clique to knock down the Great Wall…you're just a rodent in the way." She smirked at her own comment.

Mocking the pink haired cheerleader, Tala blew at his nails. "Don't worry babe, I've got nothing to worry about as long as I have THESE bad boys on my side…" He spread his hands out for the gang to see.

Kai choked. Gross, that mental picture wasn't leaving anytime soon.

Ms. Kettletin began clapping to signal their attention.

Michael whistled quietly before whispering, "Damn, girl. She's got my approval."

Tala glanced up then took out his personal planner, shaking his head with glee. "So many women, so little time…" He paused to jot something down on his schedule. "Looks like I'll have to cancel on Lindsey," he sighed, "Guess I'll have to wait another week before checking out those rumoured legs."

A grunt of annoyance was heard from Mariah. Some people were just…just, ARG!

Kai averted his focus to whatever had grabbed his friends' interest. 'Well,' he thought while taking in a deep breath, 'Well I'll be damned…'

Standing at the front of the class was a girl with sleek black hair. Her glossy ruby lips moved ever so seductively as she captured her new classmates with some kind of droned out rambling about her interests, 'Something about health and medicine?' Kai didn't care, 'Was that a bathing suit she was wearing under there?!'

The teacher called out Mariah's name, and the pinked hair girl responded by raising her hand. The new girl made her way to the empty desk next to hers, which was behind Kai's own.

Introducing herself, the cheerleader leaned over and whispered something into Riley's ears. Without warning, Riley casted a look at Tala, nodding in response to whatever comment Mariah had made.

Tala's jaw dropped before he shifted a glare at Mariah. Grinning sinisterly she mouthed, "Mariah 1, Tala 0."

Oh, this was war.

Michael laughed at the look on his friend's face before taking Riley's hand and leaning over to kiss them. "Michael Conly, the pleasure is mine." He added an extra smile, just for flavour.

Riley released her hand from his grip and smiled back. "Riley, nice to meet you too."

Michael was slightly taken back. 'Why didn't she take the hit? Wasn't his charm working?! She was suppose to hold herself back from throwing her at him, dying to please his every need …unless…Mariah…!'

"Didn't think I would leave you outta the fun did'cha? You're in the same ship as Valkov now."

Both boys glared, then suddenly turned their attention to Kai in the back. "It's up to you now, Hiwatari. Don't let us down!" Tala and Michael both shot Mariah a triumphant sneer before reforming their attention back to the front chalkboard.

Kai rolled his eyes at his friends, that was, until he heard giggling to his side. Turning his head to locate the sound, his crimson eyes locked with equally vibrant ones. 'Was the new girl laughing at him?!'

Returning her attention to the front board like the others, Riley turned her head. Her new classmates were funny, kinda cute too! 'And that bluenette…hmmm,' hopefully all her classes would be just as fascinating.


'Holy crap, what the hell did mother sign me up for?!' Riley paced herself into the school cafeteria, not caring about her surroundings. She flipped the piece of paper in her hand back and forth, rereading the information in front of her. 'Okay, the secretary told me I take four classes this half of the semester, then the other four afterwards." She paused to organize her thoughts. This type of scheduling was all completely new to her. 'Alright, I can handle this, so they don't take ten courses a day. Wait, what is this? I get off class at three?!' She couldn't believe it! School seemed so easy here.

Rummaging her way towards the cafeteria line-up, Riley pondered about the menu. She grimaced at her choices. Finally deciding on an apple, yoghurt, in a sealed container by the way, and a carton of milk, she lined up to pay for her lunch. Riley handed the cafeteria lady her Master.

The plump woman at the cashier, wearing the hairnet, snickered at the card. "Sorry, missy, but we don't take plastic." She paused to pick her teeth with a toothpick. "Now stop joking around and take some REAL money, or I'll send you to the back of line."

Riley froze for a second, not completely understand the words that were coming out of her mouth. 'Were you even ALLOWED to pick your teeth at a public food counter?!' Snapping out of her trance, she began searching through her bag to find some cash.

"Here, I've got that. Op, I'll take a carton of milk myself!"

Glancing up to thank her saviour, she met the gentle smile of a handsome Chinese boy.

"Haha, new here? That was a pretty funny stunt you pulled back there." He offered her his hand. "The names Ray, Raymond Kon."

Gladly taking the shake, Riley smiled back. "Riley Lovett, thanks a bunch back there. I guess I was too mesmerized by the rhythmic picking of her teeth."

The amber-eyed boy laughed again. "I think you and I are going to become pretty good friends." He stopped to regain his posture. "Here, why don't you come and join me and my pals?" It was more of a statement than a question, but nonetheless, Riley followed her new friend to the table.

In the centremost tables of the dining hall illuminated by the window lights, sat about a dozen other people. Recognizing some of the faces from the morning, Mariah waved at the two approaching teens.

"Hey Riley! I see you've met my boyfriend." Ray leaned over and peaked the pink haired girl on the cheek before sliding into the set beside her.

Mariah smiled at the affection and began introducing the faces at their table. "Guys, I would like you to meet Riley, she's new at the school." Pointing at a few people, she continued speaking. "That's Emily sitting there reading Shakespeare with Max at her side. And yes, he is taken." Riley pretended to pout as the two said teen offered their hands and warm smiles. She took it with gratitude. "On the other side of Maxy is Tyson and the little greened haired freak, but let's not talk about him."

"The names Kevin, don't listen to Mariah, she's just bitter." He shot her a glare.

"Yeah! Nice to meet'cha too Riley!" Tyson shook her hand roughly before returning his gaze at some magazine.

"You already know Michael, enough said about him."

Michael turned with the mention of his name and winked at Riley.

"Well, well, well, so we meet again." Tala and Kai made their way to the group, gliding they trays of food across the table. Slinging his arm around her shoulder while sliding into the seat beside her, he spoke in a smooth voice. "Seems to me the two of us are meant to run into each other."

Teasingly, Riley shifted a strand of Tala's hair away from his eyes. Tala reacted with a smirk. "You'll have to do better than a pretty face to capture MY attention Valkov." Riley pushed him away slightly before giving him the elevator stare, slowly running her eyes from bottom to top. A perfectly shaped eyebrow rose before she spoke. "I've seen better…though, not bad for a beginner."

Tala brought his hands up in a dramatic shrug. "Feisty, I like that…"

A grunt was heard as Kai sat across from the playful two. Crossing his arms on the table, he buried his face in them.

"What's wrong with your friend?" asked Riley, still not properly introduced to the blue haired one from homeform.

Michael voiced an explanation. "Man, he got into some deep shit with the folks at home." He shook his head with shame. "Been living with Valkov for the last week."

Tala nodded, "Yup, the dude got into another argument with his crazy grandfather. Don't know how he put up with him this long."

"Wouldn't argue with him there," said Mariah.

Just as Riley was going to question Kai herself, a girl pounced on him from behind. Shielding his eyes with her palms, she giggled with glee.

"Guess who it is Kai-Kai-pooooo!"

The whole table let out a sigh of despair.

Not answering, the girl clamped his face with her hands and spun him to face her. "It's me, Vivinne!" Her voice suddenly turned into a scowl. "Are you STILL staying at Valkov's?!"

Tala rolled his eyes before turning to face Riley. "Yeah, that's Vivinne DeCourte, Kai's cheerleading bitch." With annoyance, he continued speaking, "She's like a bad soap opera rerun…just keeps coming back… and destroying sanity in its path…"

Shooting Tala a dirty look, she directed her stare on Riley. "Oh shut up Tala, and that's head cheerleader to you!" She emphasised her words. "Who's she?!"

"This here, Vivinne, is Riley," spat Ray. "I suggest you leave her alone or you'll be messing with us."

The guys at the table nodded with agreement, hoping the bothersome brat would leave. There was no such luck.

Feeling somewhat bad, Riley stood and offered her hand, "Nice to meet you, Vivinne" She couldn't help but notice her stringy hay coloured hair pasted against her face. 'Chloe's going to have a fit when she told her about this!'

Eying the hand with distaste, Vivinne answer. "Yeah, whatever, hi."

Oh, Riley was SO going to tell Ash about this too!

Finally deciding to leave, the girl removed herself from Kai. He let out a breath. "Remember Kai, we have a game tomorrow, so you better be there to watch." Jabbing her tongue down his throat she stood to leave. "Oh, hey Mariah."

Michael shuddered with disgust as he watched his friend wipe the saliva off his face. Like, ew! Regaining his stature, he spoke, "She's right, the teams playing tomorrow, you should all come and watch. Especially you!" He tapped Riley on the nose.

Mariah rolled her eyes, "Michael, it's not like you guys are going to win a football game anytime soon. The people are there to watch US."

"Lotsa school spirit either way, what do you say Riley?"

She shrugged, didn't sound too harmful. "Sure, why not."

"It's tomorrow after school in the field. I'll personally pick you up." Tala raised his eyebrows while smiling.

"Oh, we're holding a welcome-back-bash on Friday at the house. Would you care to join us?" Ray asked while Mariah's leaned on his shoulder.

Riley thought, 'Hmmm, school game, okay. Better check up with Tai about the party though, he might throw a fit!'

"I'll have to get back to you guys on that one."

"Sure, if you need a ride, you know who to call…" Tala winked.

"Okay, that's enough lover boy! Let's get to class Riley." Mariah got up, pulling Riley out of her chair.

"See you guys later."

"Ditto that!"

Tyson was smacked across the head, "I've told you, that's the corniest thing to say!"

Tyson pouted dumbly. 'What's wrong with ditto?'


There's the second chapter for ya! Hope you guys liked it. Remember to review! The third chapter is pretty funny so far, thanks to the help of Aglaia. Grins I'll update soon!

To Kohari who wrote about the significance of the names Tai and Ash…haha, not purposely trying to sneak in some Pokemon and Digimon, though Tai in Digimon was sooo awesome! Their names are actually short for something else, which will appear in the next chapter. Little joke revolving it too…but you'll have to read to find out!

By the way…HAPPY NEW YEAR! :::Breaks a desk on head::: Let the good times roll!