Chapter 3 – Smile Like You Mean It
Homeroom began quickly with Mr Bischoff calling attendance. Everyone remained silent as they listened to the grey-haired man speak. Except of course for one girl who was staring over at a blonde on the other side of the room.
"Thinks she's so great," Gail said bitterly.
"What?" Amy looked round at Gail.
Amy had been staring out the window her mind preoccupied with something else when she heard Gail speaking.
"Are you listening?" Gail said annoyed.
"Yeah of course you're bitching about Trish again," Amy laughed.
"Why do you never back me up with her?" Gail asked.
"Look I just don't see…" Amy began to speak but saw Mr Bischoff look up at her and went silent.
"Something wrong ladies?" Mr Bischoff asked sounding annoyed he'd been interrupted.
"No sir," Amy said.
Laughing broke out amongst the class and Mr Bischoff looked up and it immediately went quiet. Gail shot a look over at Trish who was just silently looking in her day planner. A few minutes later the bell rang and everybody started to make their ways to their next lessons. As the class was walking out Mr Bischoff looked up.
"Ok everyone lets have a good day, no trouble please," he looked over at Gail. "especially you Miss Kim."
Gail just carried on walking and shot Mr Bischoff and fake smile. Amy knew what she was thinking secretly inside and just laughed.
Outside in the hall some friends were making plans to meet up later on, Gail and Amy were one of them. Amy had history with Jason and Gail had English with Chris. So the two girls arranged to meet up and then went on their way.
Amy Dumas was a free spirit as she liked to call herself, her parents had died when she was only seven and so Amy had been living in Westbrook County with her god parents Gilbert and Susan Hardy and their son Jeff. Jeff's parents were originally from North Carolina as were Amy's parents. They had been close friends and so when they had died Amy went to live with them in Westbrook something she wasn't pleased about but had gotten used to.
At the moment Amy was in her punk phase, which meant outrageous hair colour, clothes and even a tongue piercing. Today she had fire red hair with brown eyes, she was currently wearing a very high cut black top with a skull and cross bones on the front, and a pair of very low slung silver hipster pants that showed off her tattoo on her lower back.
Amy and Jason continued on their way to turning the corner and continuing up the stairs to their next lesson they were walking in completed silence with the occasional glance. As they reached the top and walked through the door Amy stopped in her tracks and turned to Jason who also stopped seeing the redhead standing still.
Jason looked at Amy confused, "what?"
"What time is it?" Amy asked.
Jason looked confused as he furrowed his brow, "why?"
Amy rolled here eyes, "honestly sometimes," she sighed, "do we have time?" Amy asked.
Jason nodded as he suddenly realised what she meant and smiled widely at the redhead, "we always have time."
At that Jason grabbed Amy's hand and led her to an empty classroom away from the crowded hallways and went inside locking the door behind them. When he made sure nobody had seen them he turned to Amy who was stood behind him and smiled. Amy suddenly put her hands round Jason's neck and kissed him, Jason kissed her back and then the couple embraced in a fiery kiss.
The two stayed like that for almost ten minutes together in privet not noticing the time that had passed by now. Amy happened to glance up and see the clock.
"Oh shit Jay we gotta go!" Amy suddenly said.
"Why?" Jason wasn't paying attention.
Amy pulled away from him and pointed up to the clock, Jason's eyes opened wide in shock.
"Wow shit we do have to go," Jason said.
Jason grabbed his bag off the floor and walked towards the door before he unlocked it he turned to Amy who was stood behind him.
"Tonight," he said.
Amy just smiled wickedly and nodded. Jason leaned over and kissed her then opened the door. Jason peered outside making sure they were alone then left the room and started to run towards their next lesson, which was only a few classrooms down from them. Before they reached it they slowed down to a fast walk and then entered. The lesson had already started and everyone was looking up at them as they entered the room. Even the teacher who'd now stopped what he was saying and was looking straight at the pair.
"Nice of you to show up decided to grace us with your presence today," Mr Austin said loudly.
"Sorry sir, we got lost," Amy said laughing.
"Always the smartass aren't you Dumas. Just sit down and shut up both of you!" Mr Austin said before continuing what he was saying.
Amy walked over and took her seat next to Adam who smiled at her and looked slightly confused, "where have you two been?" Adam asked.
"Oh…long story short," Amy rolled her eyes, "I left my book in my locker, forgot the code, Jay had to break in to it," Amy sighed smiling then kissed Adam on the forehead.
Adam nodded as he just smiled knowing that was possible he then began to show Amy what they had been doing in class so far none the wiser. Jason had just taken a seat near the back and was looking over at Amy and Adam silent. Looking over at the boy next to him he said.
"Hey Rob."
Rob van Dam who had been reading a magazine looked up and smiled, "hey Jay," he said cheerfully, "did you have a good Christmas?" he asked.
Rob van Dam was an oddball character who was mainly known for being lazy and a slacker, as he never usually showed up to school unless he had nothing better to do. Rob had long brown hair and blue eyes, he currently was listening to his iPod and reading a magazine. Jason was surprised he was there and he was still awake.
After Jason had unpacked his things he looked over to the desk Amy and Adam were sat at together they were talking away happily. Jason just sighed, he hated seeing them together touching and kissing, he couldn't stand it.
Amy and Jason had been seeing each other for nearly four months now in secrecy, Adam and Amy had been together for about six months. Jason hated having to lie and pretend with Adam, he hated having to laugh, joke and smile like he meant it. Adam was his best friend but Jason couldn't help the way he felt about Amy, he loved her and had done for a very long time. It just happens that Adam asked her out first. Sometimes Jason would think that Adam had done it on purpose because he knew that Jason had liked Amy.
When he thought back to the first time he and Amy had kissed it brought a tiny smile to his lips. Jason remembered it like it was yesterday, mid September. Adam had been off school that day as he was ill and Amy had gone round to Jason's to hang out and watch TV, they were the only ones there as for different reasons no one else could make it that night.
They had been hanging out as normal watching TV talking about stuff in general when to Jason's complete surprise Amy just leaned over and kissed him as though it was completely normal. Jason was surprised but kissed her back, he had later found out that Amy liked him to. Jason did believe Amy but he also knew that Amy liked trouble and was aware of that. They continued to see each other in private stealing moments here and there in school and at home. Lying to all there friends, nobody but them knew what was going on.
Jason had on occasions told Amy that he loved her, Amy had not yet returned the favour, but Jason didn't mind.
The lesson continued with Mr Austin explaining the French Revolution he seemed the only one interested as the students seemed to be occupying themselves in other ways.
Mr Austin was a relatively new teacher having only started this year, but had already made a good impression on the students. Steve Austin was a Texas native, and was also an ex NFL player, having received a knee injury which forced him to retire he chose to follow his second love in college History. Many were surprised that he was a teacher as he never really seemed to like children and acted uninterested whenever anybody spoke to him about his job. Mr Austin was firm but fair, as he would often spend lessons just recapping the old days when he used to play.
The bell rang and Mr Austin handed out today's homework and then let the class leave. Amy, Adam and Jason all walked to there next lesson acting as though everything was completely normal.
The halls were currently buzzing with chatter and laughter of the students of Westbrook High. In the main hallway one girl in particular was quietly rummaging through her locker looking for something.
"Dammit!" Trish finally said loudly, "where is it?"
Trish was currently looking for her Biology book as she hadn't seen it since last semester and didn't know where it was.
"Something wrong?" asked someone standing behind her.
"Drop dead," Trish said not even turning round to face the person.
"Trish what's with all the hostility?" the person asked putting his hand on her shoulder.
"Move it or lose it Randy," Trish yelled
"So I see you're still mad at me then?" Randy smiled.
Having heard enough Trish then slammed her locker shut and started to walk off.
"Trish where are you going?" Randy yelled after her.
Trish stopped in her tracks and turned to face Randy whose hands were on his hips at the moment.
"First off don't touch me again you lost that right when you decided to make out with a girl who wasn't me secondly I'm not wasting my time being mad at you and thirdly didn't you hear me when I said I never want to speak to your no good, arrogant, cocky, cheating, lame excuse for an ass ever again," Trish shouted.
It had been one month since Trish had found out about Randy cheating on her with Maria and although she was deeply upset she had gotten over it. No more did his mind tricks work on her, Trish had grown strong and didn't need him anymore. Deciding not to take anymore of his attitude Trish had decided to stand up for herself and it had worked.
Feeling better then she did five minutes ago Trish just smiled and turned back round and headed for Biology class.
Randy stood there in silence as he watched his now definite ex girlfriend walk away. He knew it was his fault and if he'd just have explained to her what had happened then maybe it would have worked out but as usual he had chosen his reputation over her. He knew he had hurt her and he did feel bad but now there was nothing he could do, he'd just have to continue acting as though he wasn't bothered.
Trish walked into Biology smiling widely and found her seat at the front next to Torrie, who as usual was there already. Torrie looked up at her friend and noticed she was smiling.
"Why are you so happy?" Torrie asked cheerfully.
"Just gave shit head what for," Trish was still smiling.
Since Trish had broken up with Randy that had been their nickname for him, both girls just laughed. Torrie had been very supportive towards Trish as she had been very upset and Trish really did appreciate it. Unlike the other girls specifically Stacy who was just pleased that Randy was single again, as Stacy had been after Randy for a long time and it angered her that he had chosen Trish over her.
Suddenly Trish remembered what she had been doing before Randy came up to her and the good feeling she had suddenly faded. Remembering that she never found her Biology book.
"Hey Torrie can I share your book I've misplaced mine," Trish asked.
"You misplaced it weeks ago you really should get a new one you know," Torrie said.
"Torrie yes or no will do," Trish said.
"Yes but only for this lesson," Torrie rolled her eyes good-naturedly.
While they had been sat there talking the rest of the students had show up been filling to room up.
The whole class were currently talking, reading or listening to music. Chris and Jason were currently doing last minute homework and occasionally Chris would look over at Trish who was deep in conversation with Torrie about Randy. Amy and Adam were having a quiet conversation on their own. Gail and Mickie were discussing an upcoming athletics event next week. Randy and John were discussing Trish as they kept looking over at the blonde. Stacy was trying to get Randy's attention by lifting her skirt higher but he was to busy looking over at Trish. Paul was looking over at Steph who was pretending not to see him by reading. Lillian was sat silent as she glanced behind her to Dave who was looking another way Dawn who was next to her just laughed as Lillian would push her. Then finally Rob and Jeff were listening to Guns 'n' Roses on Rob's iPod.
Just then all their attentions were directed to the woman that had just walked in the classroom and over to her desk.
The woman was in her early forties and had black hair tied scruffily in a bun and blue eyes that were behind a pair of thick black-rimmed glasses. The teacher was currently wearing clothes still from the sixties as it looks and looked a bit like a bag lady. Although her appearance wasn't that good her reputation spoke for itself. Highly respected by both students and faculty, she was known as hard working and only expected the best from her students.
"Alright everyone quiet now," Mr Ivory called out.
Then Mrs Ivory sat down at her desk and opened her bag pulling out a pile of A4 sheets of paper. Closing her bag she passed them over to Torrie who was easily her favourite student.
"Pass them back please Miss Wilson," Mrs Ivory asked.
Torrie then took two from the top and passed them over to Chris who did the same and so on. The pieces of paper were the outlines of the next project they would be doing this semester. At the top it read 'Rates and Reactions of the Human Body'.
As the project was passed around Mrs Ivory started to write on the black board ignoring the moans of certain students as they were reading the project. When Mrs ivory had finished writing on the board she turned to face the class and smiled.
"Ok everyone got a copy?" Mrs Ivory looked around as people nodded, "great as you can see it's this semesters project it should only take about four to five weeks."
Then Mrs Ivory began to explain the project to the class it seemed pretty straightforward, a lot of written work as well as experiments.
"Hey Chris look it say's partners," Jason nudged Chris.
"Oh yeah," Chris noticed at the bottom.
Mrs Ivory turned back to the black board and began to write again.
"As you can see it say's partners…but it's my choice not yours." Mrs Ivory said smiling.
Immediately the class broke out into disgruntled moans as everyone wasn't to pleased about this. Mrs Ivory ignoring them continued to write when she had finished she turned back round.
"Okay I'll get started shall I?"
"But we already have partners," Paul called out from the back.
"Yes I can see that Mr Levesque," Mrs Ivory didn't look up from her clip board, "the point of this project is to see your reactions in different environments, you'll each have a diary which you need to fill in regularly," Mrs Ivory then looked back to the class, "so we can find the ways and the means," She was still smiling.
Looking around the room she could see a lot of confused faces looking up at her. Shaking her head and sighing, "never mind I'll explain more later. Now for the partners."
Ignoring more moans and complaining Mrs Ivory took a seat back at her desk and grabbed her clipboard taking one last glance up at the very nervous looking students awaiting their fate.
"Before I start my choices are final, no matter how much you beg and plead. Can the second person I call go and sit with the first okay," looking back down at her clipboard, "right lets begin."
A/N: So I already had this done so thought I may as well post it, lots more details in this one about people.
Pairings so far are Adam/Amy/Jay, Trish/Chris, Billy/Torrie, Steph/Paul and Lillian/Dave although I haven't planned out that one yet as its new. There is more but you'll see.
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