Disclaimer: I don't own Cowboy Bebop. I'm just reusing the characters. Lyrics thanks to Taking Back Sunday - Set Phasers to Stun
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Chapter 1 : She Was Late
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your famous words started
once your finger hit the snooze
"just nine more minutes, please..."
and they all know where to find me
every word I said, what a big mistake
and the ones you looked down on
are keeping me away
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My first day at Adelphi University and I was late. LATE! FOR HOMEROOM! I had finally reached the college entrance gates before they closed for the morning and pushed and shoved people aside, running down the campus to reach the 5th building for math. I was late enough already.
"Hey! Watch it, freshman!" I heard some girls yell behind me. Never mind, I'd deal with them later. Didn't they know I was late?! I checked my watch- 8:30, making me fifteen minutes behind schedule.
The sakura blossoms fell down silently about me as I ran; these trees were planted everywhere in Singapore. I heard my stepsister's words as she looked at me, holding her parasol like a perfect lady. "Well isn't that beautiful..."
Her smile could kill.
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Ten minutes later, I stood in front of my homeroom. I was hesitant to slide open the door, as I heard the male teacher's voice signaling the lecture had already begun. I really messed up this time. I was trying to create a good reputation in this new school, but I was already tardy. What kind of first impression was I giving? I wanted to prove I was responsible and dependable..
I sighed and gathered up my courage, tucking my violet hair behind my right ear as I prepared to open the door.
"Let me do it."
I looked up to see a pair of amber brown eyes staring back at me, along with a mass of green hair.
"I'll handle this." He continued. I rolled my eyes and stepped aside, letting the guy slide open the door.
"Ah." The teacher acknowledged our presence as he examined the both of us. He looked down at a sheet of paper in his hand. You must be "Spiegel-san." The guy in front of me nodded. "Why are you two late? Have you come together?"
I opened my mouth to protest, but the guy interrupted. "Yes, sir, we both woke up late. I apologize for our tardiness. We will avoid any trouble from now on." We? We?! Who did this guy think he was?
"Alright then. Please find yourself a seat." The Spiegel guy turned and walked down the aisle as the other students bore their eyes into his back. He took an empty seat on the last row to the left.
"And you must be Valentine-san." I bowed. "Hai, I am."
The teacher smiled and pointed to another empty seat in the row next to Spiegel's. I held my chin in the air as I walked to my seat. I sat down, dropping my bag silently and turned my attention to the front, noting the name "Mr. Arimara" written in a messy script on the blackboard. Sensei tapped the board with his wooden pointer and continued from where he had left off.
"Psst."
I looked to my right and saw a girl whose eyes were still focused up front. "I'm Olivo. But you can call me Electra." She paused to smile and added, "I like you already, Valentine."
I smirked. "And why is that?"
"You have a lot of pride." She turned to face me fully. I looked quickly into her eyes, searching for a hidden motive that could not be revealed. I saw none.
"Alright. You can call me Faye."
Suddenly a paper ball bounced off Electra's head and softly fell on the floor. I instantly turned to where it had been thrown from.
It was Spiegel.
He turned away quickly and pretended to be busy rapping the table with his fingertips.
"It was..." I started.
"...Spike. I know." Electra said, rolling her eyes.
"Does he normally..." I tried to think of how to finish. I replaced it with, "How immature."
"Yeah, he's a kid when he wants to be. And a real flirt. He's been wanting me for a while now." She stifled a laugh. "...but I'm already with Vincent. He's my boyfriend."
I smiled. She was happy with him.
I turned back to the front of the room before she added, "Better watch out, Faye, he'll be after you, too." She began to copy the notes on the board. "And you'll fall for him, just like every other girl he's wanted."
"Whatever." I replied.
Electra didn't know me well enough to know I'm not just any woman. I am Faye Valentine.