Chapter Two: Opportunities

"Welcome to sky high!" Called out Jamie Tasker, bus driver, as Warren Peace's bus landed smoothly on the ground. Warren was the first off the bus, eager to escape from the excited chattering of the other students. Rumour had it that Principal Powers had an important announcement to make, so naturally the whole senior school was buzzing with anticipation and, naturally, Warren wore a mask of indifference.

He stepped off the bus, his heavy boots clunking to the ground. He quickly surveyed the area, looking for his friends, while trying to look as if he wasn't. He pushed a long, dark section of hair behind his ear and began to walk towards the steps of the school. Even though Warren pretended he wasn't so interested in the surprise announcement, inside he was just as excited as everyone else. He too was busy concocting his own theories on what was going on. New teacher? Specialised classes?

"Or maybe a longer lunch" Warren thought excitedly.

Warren was suddenly brought back to earth when he heard a familiar voice calling out his name. He turned around to see Will Stronghold jogging over to him. Warren put on his "I care about nothing" expression, but inside, he was melting away. The way Will's body moved, his smile, the way his hair was sticking up slightly at the side made Warren feel like he had never felt before. The only way he could explain it to himself was that it felt like when he powered up, and his whole body tingled. He had never felt that way about anyone before.

Sure, Warren had been with girls, most recently Jenny, the ice girl. But they had never made him feel like he was dying, but completely alive at the same time. That was what Will did to Warren with a simple smile and Warren lived for that feeling.

"Hey Stronghold." Warren said, as he patted Will on the back, holding his hand on will's shoulders a little longer than usual. Will looked up at Warren and smiled the goofy grin that made Warren forget to breathe.

"Hey Warren, What's up?" He asked

"Oh you know, another exciting day in the life of Warren Peace, school, work, the usual. But hey, hanging with you is the good part."

"Oh my god" Warren thought "did I really say that? Could I be any more obvious, or LAME?"

Will smiled again "Thanks war. Underneath it all you're a sweetie aren't you?"

"Lets count the ways I can kill you for saying that." Warren said, sounding as if he was only slightly joking

"Maybe not." Said Will.

Suddenly, a loud bell rang, indicating the beginning of classes, and today, that meant pyrotechnics for Warren. He liked the class, it taught him a lot about his powers, and he was beginning to save a lot of money on replacement clothes for after he torched his own.

"See ya latter willster." He said, and ruffled Will's hair. He then Walked briskly off to class, head filled with fantasies of telling Will how he felt, and Will reacting very positively.

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Classes seemed to fly by today for Warren. Before long it was time for the special announcement, and the seniors were assembled in the auditorium. Warren had to admit he was dying to know. He saw Will and Layla sitting near the front row and went to join them, sitting on Will's right. As he sat down, his leg brushed against Will's which sent a jolt straight through Warren's body. He placed his hand on the hand rest, only to find his hand now covering Will's. He looked at Will, and smiled. Will smiled back, though looking confused. Warren's breath became heavy, his face was flushed, and a prominent bulge was appearing in his jeans. He quickly removed his hand and looked in the other direction. All of this had happened in a couple of seconds, but to Warren is had slowed down and felt like an eternity.

"Are you ok Warren?" Asked Layla. "Your face is kinda red.

"I'm fine." Warren snapped and stared straight ahead.

"Ok, just asking." Layla replied, sounding a little hurt.

Warren felt bad, he liked the hippy really, but now she was just competition.

"Ok." He thought "I have to do something sooner or later. Either tell him how you feel, or forget it."

He stopped for a moment, and thought about telling Will he loves him. How would Will react? Would he be terrified, disgusted and shocked? Or, would he feel the same way. Would Warren discover that all of the smiles, and all of the times Will touched him had hidden meaning of their own, that the chemistry Warren felt wasn't in his head.

Warren's thoughts were interrupted by an almost blinding light, which flew to the stage and materialised as Principal Powers. The noise in the room instantly stopped. Principal Powers was someone everyone respected. They waited eagerly for her to begin.

"Hello sky high seniors!" She said loudly, a wide smile on her face. She wore a bright white suit as usual. "I know you are all excited about this announcement, and so you should be."

She paused, for effect maybe. That's was why Warren liked her so much, she loved her job.

"This year," She continued "Sky high is having its first weeklong field trip, which means..."

Her voice was drowned out by the students excited whispering. Warren found himself listening to Layla talk about how she hoped it was a camping trip. Warren began to say something, but Coach Boomer called for silence. And when Boomer called, you listened.

"As I was saying, that means you will be spending a week away from your parents, school and teachers. You see, this is no ordinary field trip. You will be placed with a partner and the two of you will be left to fend for yourselves for a week. Alone. This is to test your survival skills."

Will slapped Warren's thigh "I hope we get paired together man" he said

"Me too." Warren thought, although he said nothing. A week alone with Will...

"This is how it works." Boomer yelled "I pull a name from a hat, you come to the stage, and then I pull your partners. You will then go outside and be given a list of requirements. The camp will begin on Monday next week."

Coach Boomer reached into his hat, and pulled out a small slip of paper. "Peace, Warren!" He called "Come on hothead, get up here."

Warren stood and walked over, as Boomer pulled the next name. As Warren walked, nobody looked him in the eye.

"I'm best friends with Will." He thought "and they are still scared of me. I rock"

Boomer was about to call the next name, but he rolled his eyes.

"Big surprise." He yelled "Stronghold, Will, your paired with the fire boy."

Warren's head was spinning. He would be spending a week alone with Will.

"And then." Warren thought as he slapped Will's hand "I'm gonna show him how I feel."

-End-

Authors Note: Aww, Warren is such a sweetie underneath it all. Hopefully y'all like where I'm going with this and want more.