I hate Homecoming. I mean, maybe if I had a date, it'd be cool. But... yeah, that didn't happen. Freshman year, I didn't go. Now Sophomore year, I'm going without a date. Maybe next year will be my lucky year. Ah, well.

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Demon Days: Ch. 2

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The day went relatively smoothly after gym, however- for Will, that is. Now, as for Ethan, Magenta, and Zach...

Let's just say that they all officially hate Demon Days.

The problem Will had- and he was not alone- was with every (and yes, I mean every) girl in the school. What do I mean by 'he was not alone'? Every other boy in the school expressed this view as well.

All you could ever hear throughout the day from any girl was 'Baron this', and 'Baron that'. Apparently, word had spread from that fateful gym class (okay, not that fateful, but still...)that there was a new student at the school- a foreign exchange student at that. And he was HOT.

According to the girls, that is. The boys just made it a game to laugh at his name.

"Von Balderbong", Will laughed as he and his friends began on their way toward the bus home, "What the hell kind of name is that?"

"A sexy name..", came Layla's answer behind them. They all turned to stare at her, and Will added a slight glare.

"Um... I mean... but not as much as yours, Will", she recovered nicely, grabbing his hand as she did so, "Don't worry, you've got nothing to fear from Baron. He's... unattainable, anyway. Isn't that right, Magenta?"

But Magenta hadn't been listening, for she had been scanning the crowds for Baron. When she felt the piercing stares of her friends, she quickly looked away, and said, "Uh... yeah, whatever Layla said."

The guys all sighed as they boarded the bus.

"Whatsamatter, Will?", the bus driver greeted them. Wait... it was Ron Wilson, their old bus driver. But hadn't he...

"Surprised to see me?", Ron laughed, "Well... I'm surprised to be here. You see- apparently the superpowers I inherited from falling in that toxic waste were only temporary. Luckily, Principal Powers gave me back my old job, so... it's all good. So, what's eatin' you?"

"Well", Will sat down at the front of the bus, within conversation distance of Ron, "There's something going on at school..."

"You're telling me", Ron sighed, "Demon Days... man, I used to hate that time of year."

"Er... it's not just that", said Will, "Something weird's going on with all the girls at school. There's this new kid, and..."

But he was abruptly interrupted by a knock at the bus door. Leaning over, Ron opened the door, and there stood the common denominator of Will's problems.

Baron von Balderbong walked up to Ron, and said, "Erm... hello, my name is.. Baron von Balderbong. I am... supposed to ride dis bus home, I think..."

"Ah, you're Baron?", Ron stared up at him, "They told me you were coming. I'm Ron Wilson, Bus Driver. If you ever need me, you'll know where to find me. Unless if I fall into a giant vat of toxic waste anytime soon." He grinned, seemingly remembering his 15 seconds of fame that he once had.

"Thank you", Baron smiled, and looked down the bus aisle to find a seat.

If there was any co-ed bus seating at that point, there was no longer as the girl would push the boy out of the seat in hopes that Baron would sit with them.

"Don't even think about it", Larry said when the girl he was sitting with attempted to push him out, indicating what might happen if she did.

"Erm... thank you all, you're too kind", Baron smiled, embarrassed, "But I think I'd rather sit vith de girl dat I am staying vith at de moment."

This got everyone's attention. No one had known that he was staying with someone. Well, except for once person- the one he was staying with, of course.

Baron slowly moved back- part of this was because he didn't know where his 'roommate' was sitting, and partly because he was almost too large to fit in the aisle in between the seats.

He was halfway through the bus now. Nearing the part where Will usually sat.

Wait- something, or someone, caught Baron's eye.

Where was he looking?

No.

Hell, no.

Baron slunk into the seat normally taken by Will, but with Layla.

Baron was staying with Will's girlfriend.

This would not do.

(End)

Will had trouble sleeping that night. Understandable, because it was still extremely hot outside, even at night. But Will's thoughts were set on Layla.

I mean, he kept telling himself, over and over, that he had nothing to fear. Layla had said so herself.

But he couldn't shake the thought. Maybe Layla wasn't involved with him now, but what about in a few days? Weeks? What would be her stance on it then?

"Shit", Will rolled over once more, and threw the covers off of him. Sleep was just not going to come.

He dragged himself out of bed, and went to his window. He opened it, and although it let out a slight creak, he didn't hear his parents stir.

He climbed outside, and sat out on his rooftop. Where he had sat so many times before. But with Layla by his side, usually.

But where was she now?

Laughing the night away, enjoying her time with that Baron guy? Why, of all people, was Baron staying with Layla? Was Layla dissatisfied with him? Did she want to break up?

A tree branch cracked behind him. Will whirled around, and there she was. Layla.

"Man, you will not believe how much Baron talks. About himself. About Germany", she snickered, "He finally fell asleep. Finally."

Will grinned a fake smile, trying to sound interested, but there was a nagging question dep inside him that he couldn't bare to keep in any more.

"Layla?"

"Yes?

"Do you still love me?"

She rested her head on his shoulders, "Come on, Will. You know I do. What kind of question is that?"

"I dunno, it's just..."

"Baron? C'mon, Will, like I said- you have nothing to fear from him. Just because he's staying with me doesn't mean we're romantically involved."

She sighed, "Remember that, now."

"I will."

He wasn't sure if he would.

But he let those feelings go for the time being, as he and Layla sat there in silence, admiring the quiet that surrounded them. It was where they'd be until morning.

END CHAPTER

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Will growled softly.