(Damn, already starting another chapter! I should be able to complete it tonight… Just another late night session… Anyways, here are the responses to my reviews.)

SilverGato: Yeah, like I said, that story inspired me; I'd even told myself that this was a great idea, and I guess I was right. Glad you like Myron, by the way. Jasper did inspire his character, even though I despise Jasper's Converse… Red…

MichelLover67: I still have a slight Writer's Block, but now that I've gotten the story out of its pattern- like rut, I should be able to get it into its 'middle stage'. Most of the recent chapters have been setting some of this up, I suppose.

SageoWind128: I gave you the replies to your questions in that comment on your Blog on Xanga, but I should elaborate on the Nicole one. Basically, Josh sort of does like her, but let's just say his most recent goal is just a spur of the moment… Err, it's difficult to explain…

The Extremely Crappy Days at Ashfield High

Chappy Fifteen: Joshy and Teh Order

Mrs. Townsend raised the volume on the television set as Henry dropped another strip of bacon onto his plate before putting the pair of tongs down.

"Would you like me to fix you a plate?"

"No, I'm fine," she answered while backing away from the T.V.

"At approximately one' o' clock last night, a fire erupted at 'Joe's Clock Shop' in North Ashfield. A citizen nearby had seen smoke rising from the location and had contacted the police, who are still investigating the cause of the fire…"

Henry poked at his scrambled eggs with a spoon while watching the television. 'Fire… Jasper…' He shook it off before taking a seat at the kitchen table and beginning to eat.

"What the hell is this!"

Both Joshua's parents turned to see him, ready for school, staring into the empty granola bar box. "What's wrong?" asked Henry who took a gulp of orange juice.

"There's no granola bars in here! Damn, I need them, need them!"

He looked at both of them, his right eye starting to twitch. "You two know how I act when I don't have my granola in the morning! Don't we have any cereal or something?"

"So… Noah… do you think I should take advantage of the moment…?"

"Are you serious about that, Alexis?"

"No… but if I was, would you have allowed me to?"

"It wouldn't affect me, so I'd let you do whatever you wanted to."

"I… see…"

"…What're you two talking about…?" Catherine let out a small yawn after the question; she raised her head, blinking a bit.

"You're finally awake," said Noah as she looked around, noticing she was leaning against Alexis. A look of pure disgust formed on her face. "Eww!" She scooted away next to the door as Melissa entered the vehicle. "The tank's full, so we can go anytime; do any of you want something to eat or drink? If so, go now."

Noah nodded. "Actually, a water would do good; come along Alexis." The carrot- top grinned widely while opening the door and exiting the car.

As the two were walking towards the shop, Catherine grimaced. "Was I sleeping next to him the whole time?"

"I'm pretty sure…"

She only let out a small whimper as a response.

"I can't believe I'm eating this crap, Myron…" Joshua said before plopping another spoonful of the mashed potatoes in his mouth. He forced himself to swallow before taking a large swig of the soda he had purchased.

Myron shrugged. "It's n-n-not t-that bad…"

"Yeah, it is… It tastes like…," he shuddered, "something I'm not sure of…"

Myron shook the carton of chocolate milk lightly as a girl suddenly approached the table. "Um, can I sit here? The other table I usually go to is filled up." Joshua looked up at her, noting her patient expression. "Hey, you're… uh, Naomi, right? We were sitting together during Math on Friday."

"Oh yea… Joshua, right?"

"Yeah… And that's Myron…"

"Well nice to meet you, Myron!" she exclaimed while setting the lunch tray down and extending a hand out. "Naomi Takahashi!"

Myron shook her hand, and she quickly sat down beside him. "So, what do you think of this hellhole?" Joshua asked while Myron opened the chocolate milk and started drinking it. "I like it, actually! It's a lot better than my old high school!"

Joshua merely sighed. "That's good… I guess…"

"Hey, guys!"

All three turned to see Christian jog up to the table. "W-What's g-g-g-going on?"

"You won't believe it, but it's snowing outside!"

"You lie," Joshua replied while spitting in his food. "It's only the beginning of autumn…"

"I know that, but it's still snowing! Come on, check it out!"

Sure enough, a majority of the students were looking outside the windows, and even some of the teachers had decided to take a look.

"It's only snow…" Mr. Wells stated. They turned to see that he was standing nearby; he looked at them as well, flashing a small smile before walking to the exit of the cafeteria.

Christian folded his arms. "There's something strange about him…"

"Crackerjacks…" Alexis strolled slowly through the aisle, studying each box or bag of snacks that came into view. Noah was near the back of the room, grabbing a bottle of water from inside a somewhat large frozen compartment built into the wall. Closing the glass door, he began walking towards his companion.

"How ridiculous… Five dollars for a packet of gum…" Noah cleared his throat. "Hurry up, Alexis, we're leaving soon."

The nineteen year- old then passed him and sped to the counter, placing the bottle down. The cashier took it and waved the barcode in front of a small scanner, the bright red light coloring in the white for a split second.

"That'll be six dollars, sir."

"A tad pricey…"

"Well, I don't make the prices…" answered the cashier, who blew a few strands of long, dirty blonde hair out of her face. "You know, there aren't that many hot guys my age in this city… You like movies…?" She smiled, slightly in a seductive manner. Noah only half- smiled.

"Maybe another time."

She sighed and nodded towards Alexis. "Will he be buying anything?"

"No, he just tends to browse a little too much."

Joshua sulked through the doors of the small shop, the little bell ringing as the door closed. He grimaced and walked into the snack aisle, but he immediately stopped upon hearing the words of the red- headed, black- wearing man standing in the center of the aisle.

He was holding a granola bar, eyeing it. "Granola…? I hate these things…"

"Take that back!"

Alexis slowly glanced at the teenage boy who had just spoken to him. He put the bar back down and stared at Joshua. "What…?"

"You know what I'm talking about!" the teenager exclaimed. "The granola bar, take back what you said!"

Alexis chuckled, his smile growing ever larger. "It's my opinion… I can hate granola bars if I want to…"

Joshua shook his head. "No, you can't, not until I see you eat one!"

Alexis cocked his head to the left. "…Eat one…?"

"Yes, eat one!"

The cult member shrugged and grabbed the bar he had set down, staring at it. "Well?"

"I'm… not going to pay… for it…"

"Fine, I'll cover it… Just take a bite!"

Alexis glanced from Joshua and then to the bar; he began to gradually tear the plastic wrapper apart.

Noah watched this with a tad of amusement, carefully studying how Alexis watched the bar reveal itself. "Actually, I'll take the liberty of paying for the boy… How much?"

Alexis ceased his pull of the torn wrapper, and now stared at the half of the bar he had freed. He looked back at Joshua. "Are you…?"

"Just do it already! If you truly hate granola bars you won't be able to handle it."

The carrot- top shrugged and bit down on the bar, taking a part of it into his mouth. Slowly, but surely, he began to chew. He continued chewing for a few moments, before allowing the pieces to fall through his throat.

There were a few moments of dramatic silence before Joshua spoke. "Well?"

"Well… what…?"

"The granola bar… How did it taste…?"

"It tasted…" Alexis began, "quite delightful…"

He then walked past Joshua, leaving the teenager standing, frozen, in awe. Noah nodded to the cashier before walking outside with Alexis, who, by the way, was still eating the bar.

"That… kid…"

Noah placed his right hand in the corresponding coat pocket before responding, "He was the same boy Catherine had said was staring at her. I'm sure you remember, on Saturday…"

"Yes… Yes I do…"

"What the heck took you two so long?" questioned Catherine as they sat down in the vehicle. "We were… caught up," Noah answered.

(Well, I started this chapter last night… and I wasn't able to finish it then, but whatever… If you didn't figure out why Joshua was at the store anyway, don't worry; I'll explain it next time. Oh, and the first segment with the cult was right before the last part of the chapter.)