Chapter 5

"You know what I hate about school?" muttered Seth, as he banged on his locker after 4th period. "The lockers. And the fact that no matter how many complaints they get about them, they never try to fix it. Ow!" He dropped his books from 4th period class Math's, as his arm automatically reached up to his shoulder.

"Whoa," declared Ryan. "Take it easy, tiger. Let me try." And he reached for the locker combination as Seth bent over to pick up his books. The locker shuddered open.

"I don't get it," exclaimed Seth, as he gathered his books, still on the floor. "It opens for you but – whoa!" Seth looked up, to see a beautiful girl with long brown hair, wearing short shorts and a yellow top, as she walked past. He quickly straightened up and shoved his books into his locker, as he continued to gasp,

"Whoa!" Ryan raised his eyebrows.

"Dude, it's not like you've never seen a chick before, or is it?" he joked. Seth looked over his shoulder, where the girl was struggling to open her locker.

"Yeah, but you don't come across a girl like that everyday of your life!"

"Well go introduce yourself!" suggested Ryan. Seth laughed mockingly,

"And say what? 'Hey, saw you walking by, noticed that you're hot, now I'm just wondering, when can I jump into bed with you?" Ryan glimpsed at the girl.

"Don't be an idiot. Just go say hi."

"Say hi to who?"

Treyappeared next to Ryan.

"Oh, nothing. Seth's just found his soul mate." Replied Ryan casually.

"Oh I see. Congratulations Seth." Replied Trey, looking at Seth, trying to stop from grinning. "So who's the unlucky – whoops, I mean lucky girl?"

Seth rolled his eyes. He didn't really like Trey, and he wasn't prepared to tell him, but he didn't need to, as Ryan was already pointing her out.

"Oh, I met her earlier in the office. She's new. I didn't catch her name, but she seemed cool." Answered Trey. "Come, I'll introduce you."

He strode off towards her, with Seth on his tail.

Alex shoved her books into her locker, after her long struggle of opening it, and slammed the door shut, and was about to turn to leave for break when she sawTrey approaching. She smiled brightly.

"Oh hey!" she said. "How are you?"

Treyglanced at Seth, smirking, and then looked back at Alex.

"Not so bad. Sorry, but I didn't catch your name earlier?" he replied casually.

"Oh sorry! I'm Alexa, but everyone calls me Alex." She answered confidentally.

Treynodded in approvement.

"I'm Trey, and this is my mate Seth."

Seth smiled nervously. Alex smiled at him and then looked back at Trey.

"Yeah I know. I mean, I know your name. I heard the office lady say it when she handed you your timetable." She said hastily. "And nice to meet you Seth."

"Oh pleasure was all mine!" replied Seth happily.

"So, where are you headed off to now?" continued Trey. Alex looked around.

"Um, I don't really know. I guess I'll just walk around till I find someone to sit with."

"You already have." Replied Trey. "Come sit with us, we're going out to the big oak tree in the back." Alex smiled gratefully.

"Oh, thanks!" ButTrey wasn't really paying attention, for at that second, Marissa strode past, stopping at Seth's locker where she began chatting to her boy, who was still waiting there.

"Yeah, ok, no problem…Seth, um, I need to go ask Ryan something. You two go and we will be right out." He said distracted, and then he went to join Ryan and Marissa's conversation, leaving Seth and Alex alone.

"Yeah, so…." Began Seth, as he walked down the hall, with Alex along his side. "Where did you move from?"

Him and Alex walked and talked the whole way till they reached the big oak tree, where they sat down and continued to talk more. After about 10 minutes, they were joined by Marissa, Ryan and Trey. Trey introduced Alex to Ryan and Marissa.

"So how do you like it here in Cape Beach?" asked Marissa.

"Oh, its great! I love it here. Hopefully I won't have to move again." Replied Alexa. Marissa frowned.

"Again?"

Alexa explained what she was talking about, and they were deep in conversation when another girl came and sat next to them. She had beautiful green eyes and long black hair.

"Oh, Alex, this is Summer. Sum, this is Alex, she just moved here."

"Oh hey! Oh my god, your top is so cute!" declared Summer, noticing Alex's style in clothes straight away. Alex smiled happily.

"Gosh thanks! I love your earrings!" Summer smiled.

"Um guys?" said Marissa. "I got to go. My dad needs me to help out with the yacht. I don't know. I'll talk to you's later." And with that, she walked off. Leaving Alex and Summer to talk.