So here is chapter three for my fabulous readers. This scene follows right after the last chapter. I'm also introducing some of the new niners in this scene. Enjoy!
Most of my notes will be at the end; just for your information.
Chapter Three: So Glad We Made It
Principal Simpson ushered the two students into his office. He offered them seats as he headed to his chair on the other side of the desk. Veronica looked around the office and noticed a lot of family pictures in the office. She smiled at the generations of photos that he displayed; it was like her home with all the family photos that they took over the years.
"Are we in trouble Mr. Simpson?" J.J. asked.
Mr. Simpson smiled at them. "Not this early in the day there J.J." He smiled at the two. "The truth of the matter is that I know that the transition from junior high to high school will be harder than the rest of your fellow niners. You both tested out of eighth grade and ended up here. I'm really proud of the two of you."
J.J. grinned at Simpson. "Thank you sir."
Veronica smiled at the principal slightly embarrassed. "Thank you."
Principal Simpson smiled at them. "You two should be thanking yourselves." He sighed. "I had troubles with both of you fathers, but your mothers were top students. I don't set goals for my students, but I expect nothing but the best from you."
"I know that it will be a challenge for the two of you." Simpson continued. "You two started at a great time. Most of the niners that are starting this year are all from former students that went here. I'm sure that you'll both make great friends here."
"If you need anything, please let me know." Simpson concluded. "I know that you have older siblings that will help you, but know that my door is open as well. Any of your teachers will help you along too."
The two stood up and shook hands with Mr. Simpson. They stood up and were about to step out of the office when a teacher stood in the way.
"Sorry kids." Marco Del Rossi looked up to Mr. Simpson. "Snake; I've got your first troublemakers for the year. I even have witnesses for them."
Simpson shook his head. "I'll handle them in a moment. I want to introduce you to two more of your students."
Marco smiled. "I know these two." He turned to each student. "You're Manny and Jay's youngest; J.J. That makes you Veronica; Spinner and Jane's little girl." Marco smiled. "I was waiting for you two before the Wonder Twins struck."
Simpson groaned. "What did the two of them do this time?"
"The two of them shoved eight students and stuffed three of them in lockers." Marco grumbled. "I saw Morgan shove Juliette Hogart and Milligan trying to start a fight with Benny Cameron and Gabriel Mason."
Simpson nodded. "Call Owen down here. He'll take care of his son. I'll call Clancy's father to come in." Simpson stood up and moved towards the door. "Go ahead and take your class and get started with your day. I'll handle them."
Marco nodded. "Alright niners; follow me to class!" Most of the kids were following with J.J. and Veronica at the end. Veronica turned and watched the two of them. She watched as Shane flipped her the bird. She turned and followed the class as she heard Simpson shout at Shane for the rude gesture.
"What is that guy's problem?" Veronica whispered.
"He's a jerk. He thinks that he is God's gift to women." Ronnie turned to see a girl about her height but slightly thinner. She had dirty blonde hair and brown eyes.
"Emily? Emily Cameron?"
She smiled at Ronnie. "Good to see you too hon. Congrats on being in the big leagues this year." The two girls hugged each other.
"Hey, that's part of the reason that I'm here." J.J. smiled as he hugged Emily. "All of my friends are starting this year. I didn't want to be alone."
"To the start of a new year." Emily smiled.
"Okay take your seats." Marco called out. "The announcements are about to begin."
The three found seats near each other. The conversations died down as they watched the monitor in the classroom. Veronica spent the time during the announcements to look around the classroom. She noticed the twins from this morning sitting next to each other near the front of the room. She noticed a dark skinned girl with long brown hair sitting behind the twins. The dark skinned girl looked in Veronica's direction.
"Rosalyn?" Veronica whispered.
Rosalyn Brooks smiled and waved to Veronica. She waved back and Rosalyn turned back to the front of the room. Veronica looked up front for a moment and then continued to search the room. No one else really caught Ronnie's attention except the stunning black haired girl next to her. She looked over to Ronnie as she kept staring at this girl. Ronnie blushed and looked down at the table she was sharing with this girl. Veronica tried to refocus and looked forward. All she could see were the deep blue eyes of the girl next to her. Ronnie glanced down at the table. There was a loose piece of paper in front of her.
Hi! I'm Nicolette Coyne. May I ask your name?
Veronica noticed the loopy writing of her classmate. She looked at Nicolette and smiled. Ronnie took out a pen and wrote back; passing the paper back.
I'm Veronica Mason. My friends call me Ronnie. You're really pretty…
Nicolette blushed at the note. She smiled and placed her fingertips to her lips to hide her smile. She wrote back and passed it back.
Why thank you Ronnie. Please call me Nikki. You're pretty too. I've seen you before but not here at Degrassi. Have you lived in Toronto before?
Ronnie looked back at the front of the room. The announcements were still going on. She smiled and continued the conversation.
Thanks for the compliment even though I'm not that pretty. I'm really plain. To answer your question, I've lived in Toronto all of my life. I work at Spinner's Place as a hostess. Granted that I do that during school breaks and over the summer.
Nicolette smiled and wrote furiously on the paper. She pushed the paper back over.
Nonsense! I think you're pretty. I've been to that restaurant with mother. I knew I had seen you somewhere before! You were very helpful. I just started here myself. I was going to a private school in New York before my mother passed, but I started here with my cousins today. It's hard not knowing anyone, you know?
Veronica looked at Nicolette with sympathy. She noticed her eyes were glassy until she blinked. A single tear rolled down Nicolette's left cheek. Veronica patted Nicolette's hand; causing Nicolette to smile a little. Veronica was about to start writing when Mr. Del Rossi got the classes attention.
"Okay for your first day, you will get to know the person next to you." He smiled. "I know that it's a little childish, but you will give a oral report tomorrow to introduce your neighbor. We'll get to know each other a little better. Sample questions are on the board; so get to work."
Veronica turned to Nicolette. "I guess we got a good start."
Nicolette smiled. "I believe you're correct."
Veronica looked at Nicolette and felt her heart do a flip. Emily was right; this is the beginning of a new year for all of us.
I know that this is a little on the short side. I felt that breaking up and changing points of view at this point was essential. Keep in mind that while most of the niners at this point are really name drops; they will be more important to Veronica's side of this story in the future. Right now, I'm working on Gabriel's storyline in the next few chapters after the first day is over. Once I get to a good stopping point, I'll switch over to Veronica. That will probably be the way things will be done with this story.
Okay, so I really want to thank the readers on this one! You guys have made this month awesome! It seems that everyday there's at least one or two people checking out the story. Needless to say; it adds up really quick. Thank you to those that have been reading this story and thank you for those that have favorited or liked the story thus far. Continue reading; it will start to pick up and we'll start bringing in characters from TNG in special guest starring roles.
Next chapter: I'm introducing the final new character necessary to this point of the story.