Chapter 4: Starbucks

"Welcome to the Hall…what did the nurse say?" the Principal asked.

"Uh…sir…what do you mean?" Karen asked.

"Well, I expect that you were late for class for a reason…so what did the nurse say?" he asked again.

"Sorry, sir. We're late. We got lost. I'm new here", Rachel lied.

"Alright. Please, take a seat", he motioned to a nearby table. They quickly sat down, but to their dismay, they were next to Richard. Kori was sitting across from him, stubbornly facing the other direction while he stared at her.

"You wish she was yours", Rachel muttered. Karen grinned and Richard sat in a pouting position.

"She likes me…I know it", he whispered.

After the speech and the meal, they received their schedules that consisted of all the main classes and some specials. The paper looked somewhat like this:

Name: Rachel Roth

Age: 16

Sex: F

Grade: Eleventh

Homeroom: 11B (Mrs. Tub)

Schedule:

1st- English/Literature (Mr. Johnson)

2nd- Math (Mrs. Zen)

3rd- Science (Mrs. Poosh)

4th- French/Italian/Spanish (Ms. Elaine/Mr. Goochero/Mrs. Caverra)

5th- Lunch

6th- Music (Ms. Rowell)

7th- Art/Dance/Gym (Mr. Kane/Ms. Duffy/Mr. Don)

8th- History (Mr. Coop)

Name: Garfield Logan

Age: 16

Sex: M

Grade: Eleventh

Homeroom: 11D (Mr. Coop)

Schedule:

1st- English/Literature (Mr. Johnson)

2nd- Science (Mrs. Poosh)

3rd- Math (Mrs. Zen)

4th- French/Italian/Spanish (Ms. Elaine/Mr. Goochero/Mrs. Caverra)

5th- Lunch

6th- Music (Ms. Rowell)

7th- Art/Dance/Gym (Mr. Kane/Ms. Duffy/Mr. Don)

8th- History (Mr. Coop)

Name: Karen Beecher

Age: 16

Sex: F

Grade: Eleventh

Homeroom: 11D (Mr. Coop)

Schedule:

1st- English/Literature (Mr. Johnson)

2nd- Math (Mrs. Zen)

3rd- Science (Mrs. Poosh)

4th- French/Italian/Spanish (Ms. Elaine/Mr. Goochero/Mrs. Caverra)

5th- Lunch

6th- Music (Ms. Rowell)

7th- Art/Dance/Gym (Mr. Kane/Ms. Duffy/Mr. Don)

8th- History (Mr. Coop)

Name: Kori Anders

Age: 16

Sex: F

Grade: Eleventh

Schedule:

1st- English/Literature (Mr. Johnson)

2nd- Math (Mrs. Zen)

3rd- Science (Mrs. Poosh)

4th- French/Italian/Spanish (Ms. Elaine/Mr. Goochero/Mrs. Caverra)

5th- Lunch

6th- Music (Ms. Rowell)

7th- Art/Dance/Gym (Mr. Kane/Ms. Duffy/Mr. Don)

8th- History (Mr. Coop)

Name: Jenna Smith

Age: 16

Sex: F

Grade: Eleventh

Schedule:

1st- English/Literature (Mr. Johnson)

2nd- Science (Mrs. Poosh)

3rd- Math (Mrs. Zen)

4th- French/Italian/Spanish (Ms. Elaine/Mr. Goochero/Mrs. Caverra)

5th- Lunch

6th- Music (Ms. Rowell)

7th- Art/Dance/Gym (Mr. Kane/Ms. Duffy/Mr.Don)

8th- History (Mr. Coop)

Name: Richard Grayson

Age: 16

Sex: M

Grade: Eleventh

Schedule:

1st- English/Literature (Mr. Johnson)

2nd- Math (Mrs. Zen)

3rd- Science (Mrs. Poosh)

4th- French/Italian/Spanish (Ms. Elaine/Mr. Goochero/Mrs. Caverra)

5th- Lunch

6th- Music (Ms. Rowell)

7th- Art/Dance/Gym (Mr. Kane/Ms. Duffy/Mr. Don)

8th- History (Mr. Coop)

"DUDE! Watch this…Jaw's theme song…is about to be sung…but the most awesomest dude alive…Dun dun…dun dun…dun dun dun dun…dun dun…dun dun DUN DUUUN! DUN DUN! DUN!—" Gar started but was interrupted by a sudden voice saying,

"Garfield Logan, what are you doing?"

"Singing JAWS! Duh! I mean come on—gasp—DUDE! Random time for you to show up my hot chick of an arch nemesis from Art Class!" Gar shouted.

"Hi, Hannah", Karen said and rolled her eyes.

"Hey, Karen. How was your summer?" Hannah asked.

"Great…yours?" Karen replied.

"Pretty good…Gar…why are you biting like that?" Hannah asked.

"I'm a SHARK…at least I wish I was…but I still think Jaws rocks!" he said.

Hannah laughed.

"Oh yeah! Hannah, these are my new friends Kori Anders and Rachel Roth. Course, you already know Gar…and Richard…Yeah, everyone, this is Hannah Bartley!" Karen said.

"Hello, Hannah! I am Kori!" Kori said smiling.

"Hi", Rachel muttered.

"Hey! Do you like the school so far?" Hannah asked in a friendly tone.

"It's okay", Rachel said.

"Rachel! How can you say such a thing! The school is UNIMAGINABLY WONDEROUS! I have snooped in upon some extraordinary humans…there are some that are unkind and some who are very friendly-like!" Kori said.

"That's good to hear. Richard, heard you're doing well, eh?" Hannah asked.

"I'm pretty good…have to watch my rep, but other than that…okay, I guess", Richard muttered looking at Kori.

"YO, RICH!" Vic yelled from across the room. He almost sprinted.

"Hey, Vic! How was your summer?" Hannah asked. Rachel examined her. She was a blonde-brunette, about as tall as Gar, and had a pearly white smile. She was wearing a pink tank top and jeans. Her hair was up in a ponytail.

"Great, Hannah. Thanks. You?" Vic asked, catching his breath.

"Oh…good…the usual. Forgot to tell you…my sister got into NYU…she LOVES it there…so, that way I can visit her. I mean, not like I have to, but we've grown closer over the summer. Anyways, I better go. Garth is calling me and he's going to go BERSERK when he hears what I have to tell him! I'll chill with you guys later. See ya round!" Hannah said and ran off to Garth Brooks. According to Jenna, a lot of girls crushed on Garth Brooks, but apparently, Hannah and him were only 'friends'. Rachel didn't take one word of that seriously.

"Rich…we were lookin for ya the whole time! Why yo sittin wit them?" he asked.

"Cause he can", Karen said.

"Oh", Vic said, now blushing.

"DUDE! I HAVE ART FIRST SEMESTER! She is soooo going down!" Gar shouted.

"Mr. Logan, do you mind keeping your voice down. Just a tad, please", the principal said as he walked by sipping his coffee.

"Sorry, dude—I mean—sir!" Gar shouted.

The principal just sighed.

"Kori, can we talk?" Richard asked her.

"If there is no shouting, then we may", she said and they walked over to a corner.

"Listen, Koir, I'm really sorry about the way I acted. I just act that way to impress people. I don't want to look lower than Roy…so as long as I look and stay cool, I'm the most popular guy in school. Am I making any sense?" he asked.

"No, Richard. You are not making any sense. I do not understand why you wish to be the 'cool'. Unless you wish to turn out to be like my sister, Katie, you may want to stop being popular", Kori said. Richard looked at the floor.

"I'm sorry. I'm just a determined person. I want to be the best at everything", Richard said truthfully.

"I am glad you acknowledged the way you are acting, Richard, but is it really the best to push people around, make fun of others, and hurt? I am thinking that is more of a bully", Kori said.

"I sort of do this…I do this because—er—well, the truth is…" Richard started mumbling.

"I can not understand you, Richard", Kori said. She looked into his eyes, well, more like his sunglasses that shielded his eyes, but close enough. He stared at her.

"I act this way to impress you, Kori…because…I—I like you, Kori Anders", Richard said.

"Oh, Richard! I may not be impressed by your actions, but because you show some kindness of your heart, I am now truly impressed by you", she said and hugged him affectionately. Richard hugged her back.

Suddenly, the bell rang.

"FORTY MINUTES OF THE BUCKS OF STARS!" Kori shouted and ran off towards Karen and Rachel.

"Oh, Azar", Rachel muttered.