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Chapter 3: A Study Date
Wyatt fled down the halls of his high school. I'm dead if I'm late again. Wyatt thought as he dodged around some people. For the third time, he was behind because of an all-nighter with Grams. He turned the corner and slammed hard into someone. He mumbled an apology as he picked up himself, his books and the other person's books. Just as he handed the books to the student, he glanced up to a pair of bright green eyes.
"Running late?" a voice with a hint of humor.
Great. Not only am I running behind, but also I run into the hottest girl and make her late. Wyatt thought as he gave a half smile as his explanation. The girl smiled in return. "So, Lorae, um…did you finish the essay yet?"
"As if," Lorae Swift replied rolling her eyes, "I have even yet to find a topic. You?"
"I got the topic, but not the paper. I'm doing something on ancient Greek gods." Wyatt and Lorae walked into their history class and snagged to back row seats. "Its really interesting since my mother knows a lot about them."
"Your family has background in Greece?" Lorae asked as she picked lint off her pale green shirt.
"No, but she just knows a bunch about it. Kind of like she had first hand experience."
As the bell rang loudly in their ears, Lorae shook her head slightly tossing a short piece of hair out her eyes. "I'll remember that just in case I ever need a resource."
The two seniors faced forward to take on the class. After another hour, the second bell rang as the teacher yelled above it telling everyone that she had changed the essay to a partner presentation. Wyatt stood and gathered his books when he felt a light tap on his shoulder. He turned to face Lorae.
"Partner? Unless you bumped into someone else."
"Sure, I mean no, uh…yes, I would like to be your partner," Wyatt stuttered. Lorae smiled again as the two walked out of the classroom.
"How 'bout starting today later on? Um…how's six?" Lorae offered.
"Sure."
"Great, you got a quiet place?"
"Yeah, I got a place, but…" Wyatt trailed off. That is if you don't mind demons and magic creatures popping out of nowhere. "…but not really quiet."
"That's okay. My place then, oh, wait," Lorae stopped in the hall and bit her lip. "I have my social worker coming over for a monthly review and I have to make dinner. Would you mind having someone else over for a couple hours? You could come for dinner too, if you want."
"No, I don't mind," Wyatt said scratching his head, "but um…if you don't mind me asking, why a social worker? I mean, you're only seventeen and not legally old enough to live on your own unless there's something going on at home."
"No!" Lorae said as she realized what Wyatt meant, "you see, my mother died when I was born and never really knew my father. So, I have a very special arrangement. As long as I keep up with my schoolwork and apartment, I get to keep it, but if I start slacking I go to foster care."
"Ahhh…well, here's my class. See you later." Wyatt gave a small salute to Lorae then turned into his class. He sat in the back desk and looked out the door. Lorae had not yet gone into her own classroom and stood on the side talking to a few friends. Wyatt's eyes gazed as he noted every detail. Lorae's golden amber hair was long coming to her mid back and her fair skin accented her emerald eyes. She had on a simple pale green sleeveless shirt and tight fitting jeans.
"Man, you still dreaming of getting to know the number one girl of practically every guy's heart?" a brown haired boy said as he sat next to Wyatt. But all he got in response was a muffled 'yeah'. The boy sighed and left his friend to his daydreams.
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There is chapter 3. Thank you for reviewing. Review some more! And there will be more of Chris to those who asked. Chapter 4 coming up! After seeing the latest 'Charmed' episode, I'll try to alter the story as much as possible, but if it starts to sound really weird or not make sense, please tell me!