Yeah I lied, I said two weeks, it's been about a month. What can you do *shrugs* Anyways, I'm finally going to start replying to reviews because I've neglected too, and that's NOT right. So I apologize! Anyways enjoy the chapter.
Chapter VII: Incoming Freshmen
It had been three days since Jake's faithful encounter with Rose, even Spud and Trixie were completely blown away. Never had any of them thought they'd see Rose again, not here, not in New York.
"So tell me again, Rose is here? In NYC?" Fu Dog asked, as the trio of friends caught Fu up on the latest development.
"Yeah and she seemed fine," In light of everything, Jake had accepted the fact that Rose was back and happy. He didn't want to mess it up, that's what he had intended for when he had made the wish but still, he missed her.
"Man, this had been an eventful two weeks," Fu scratched his head. "You alright, Jake?"
"No sweat," Jake smiled, it was a little forced. And even if he wasn't with Rose, he'd still get to see her be happy. That's all he wanted for her, all he could ever hope for. A life without the huntsclan. "Rose is here and I'm with Danica. Everything is alright Fu. I'm good, don't worry!"
Fu gave Jake a look but nodded, "Alrighty then."
"And now we're all about to embark on the journey of our lives…" Spud said, "high school." He wasn't that fazed about Rose's reappearance, he was just glad his best friend was alright. Now, he's worry was about his love…Stacy.
"Please, it's just high school," Trixie rolled her eyes," I aint stressing about that. I bet it'll be middle school all over again. Jocks, cheerleaders, annoying teachers, nothing big." Trix was fine too, she liked Rose and she had missed her but things happened and you had to deal with them, and Trixie Carter knew how to deal with things.
"It's the beginning of our lives Trix," Spud said, "and I'm determined to win Stacy back!"
Trixie rolled her eyes," If you say so."
"Man, I remember my youth," Fu laughed, "wish I could go back to the days."
"Oh save us the sap," Trixie intervened, "So Jake, Spud, y'all going to Freshmen Orientation today?"
"Yeah, Danica and I plan on going," Jake said, "She said her parents are making her go."
."Mine are too," Trixie groaned, "what 'bout you Spud?"
"Yeah…" Spud starched his head, "I have no choice."
"Good then we'll go together," Trixie said.
"Well that's one thing I didn't miss about my youth," Fu said.
"What, freshmen orientation?" Jake asked.
"Nope, freshmen year," Fu gagged," it was torture." The Trio exchanged looks, hoping their freshmen year was nothing like Fu's.
0o0o0
Krystal and I were walking to Filmore High School for our Freshmen Orientation. I was actually surprised when Krystal had barged into my room and told me to get ready. If anyone, I thought it'd be her to bail on it.
"So tell me why we're going to this?" I asked.
"Come on Rose, usually everyone goes. We can see everyone," Krystal answered.
"Uh…huh," I said, "is that all? You want to sit in a gym for an hour and listen to a teacher welcome you into high school?"
Krystal shrugged," Well after that, you can meet people. It's the most interesting part and we've been gone awhile. I wanna see who we will be freshmen's with."
"Okay," I gave in, if that was Krystal's only reason, so be it.
"Plus…I hear Nigel Thrall will be going, and so will Kyle Wilkins." Krystal said and I should have expected it. She's going for the boys.
Of course it was for Kyle Wilkin's too, one of the few boys that Krystal had ever been interested in. I liked him, he was nice, unlike a certain someone I knew, plus Kyle had never given me a reason not to like him.
On the other hand, Nigel Thrall was the British Exchange Student that I had never met. Janice described him as a dream boat, perfect in every way but I wasn't about to judge a person from someone else's view and taste.
"So what, you're going to make them notice you?" I asked, knowing my sister, she wanted one of them, and I prayed for whichever one.
"Of course," Krystal winked, "Krystal Kilmer will definitely have a boyfriend in high school!"
I chuckled slightly at my sister's revelation, "If you say so but do be careful. If you find a boy, and he hurts you, I'll have to hurt him.
"Aww," Krystal engulfed me in a hug," thanks for looking out, little sis."
"Always big sis." I smiled. Always.
0o0o0
Crowds of incoming freshmen were pouring into the Filmore High School, Nigel just happened to be one of them.
He didn't understand why his master insisted he go too. He knew everyone that was going to be freshmen with him, so it was pointless.
He's eyes caught sight of a familiar face, Kyle. He was one of his closer friends and one of the few people that didn't give him a headache and his friend.
"Hey," Kyle waved.
"Hi," Nigel greeted back.
"Your parents forced you to come too?" Kyle asked.
"More or less," Nigel shrugged, "so how long is this thing?"
"About an hour or two," Kyle said. "How long have you been here?"
"Too long," Nigel rolled his eye.
"Come on, let's grab a sit."
"Might as well," the duo sat down in the far back of the gymnasium.
"So shouldn't you be here with your girlfriend?" Nigel asked.
"Trix? Yeah, she's coming with her friends," Kyle smiled sheepishly. Nigel was still amazed at how the American dragon's companion was his closest friend's girlfriend. American truly did still confuse him.
"You know Nigel, you should get a girl too," Kyle teased him.
"Oh please," Nigel rolled his eyes, "all the girls here are too complicated." Especially after Stacy and Danica, Nigel hardly found any female worth the effort. Not that he thought they were a bore but he simply didn't understand them.
"Come on man," Kyle laughed, "all girls are complicated."
"Maybe so but not one has caught my attention," Nigel said.
"Yet," Kyle added, "You may never know. One might surprise you."
"I hardly doubt it, chap." Nigel said, refusing to believe one could, but Kyle still gave him a knowing look, one Nigel didn't like.
0o0o0
Danica was right in front of Filmore High School waiting for Jake to arrive. They had talked to Jake earlier in the day and he had told her he'd meet her in front of the school.
So, currently, Danica and Janice waited patiently still they spotted the spikey haired boy and his friends.
"If you ask me, I think he should have picked you up," Janice said.
"And who would you have come with?" Danica asked.
"Rose, of course," Janice replied.
"Oh right," Danica said. It was only three days ago that she had met the infamous blonde, and Danica had liked her. She was kind and sweet, but there was a little mystery to her. "So she's coming today?"
"Yeah, Krystal's dragging her." Janice said.
"And Krystal's her twin, right?" Danica had yet to meet Krystal, but she was looking forward to it. They would be the first set of twins that Danica would ever know.
"Yeah, but they are hardly alike," Janice said.
"How so?"
"You'll see, look," Janice pointed to two beautiful blonde heading their way. Both identical except for the hair, one's hair came down to her waist, while the other's was up to her shoulders.
"Rose," Danica waved to the Rose, signaling for her attention. Rose spotted her, a smile formed on her lips while Krystal looked slightly confused.
"Hey guys," Rose greeted. "Krystal let me introduce you to Danica, Danica this is Krystal, my older twin sister."
"Hi," Danica held out her hand.
Krystal smiled and shook it;" You're Danica Honeycutt, right?"
"Uh yeah…"Danica said.
"Stacy's told me about you," Krystal said.
"Did she now?" Danica and Stacy weren't friends, but they weren't enemies, so Danica wondered what Stacy could have told her.
"Yeah, I wouldn't say any of it was bad, really," Krystal said.
"Well that's assuring," Danica said.
"It should be," Krystal said and the two girls exchanged looks as an awkward silence filled the air.
"So, um I got my phone fixed," Rose spoke up.
"Finally," Janice exclaimed, "What's your new number?"
"Yeah, please do tell," Danica pulled out her phone, relieved.
"Here," Rose also took out her phone and exchanged numbers with the girls.
"This time don't break your phone," Janice told Rose.
"I won't," Rose blushed and as they were talking, the cheerleaders headed their way. Among them were Tracy, Lacey, and Stacey, who was wrapped around Brad Morton's arm.
"Roselicious, is that you?" Brad asked.
"Oh no," Rose groaned, "Brad…"
"Yikes," Janice laughed, knowing what was coming next, "Good luck, you'll need it."
"It is you," Brad unhooked his arm around Stacy and practically bear hugged Rose, much to Stacey's chagrin.
"Let go of me Brad," there was an edge to Rose's voice that made Brad comply.
"Why so harsh, aren't you glad to see me," He teased.
"Yeah, I'm always glad to see you," Rose said irritably.
"Well look at what we have here," Stacy had joined the group along with Tracy and Lacey, "Rose…"she glared with a fake smile plastered on her face.
"Hey Stacy," Rose said, her voice filled with annoyance.
"So, like, I guess your back," Stacy said.
"Yeah, obviously. You have been hanging out with Krystal so I'd think you'd know," Rose replied.
"Always the one with the sharp tongue," Stacy faked a smile. Tracy and Lacey looked a bit uncomfortable but still stayed at Stacey's side without uttering a word.
"Hey, come on guys," Krystal cut in, trying to break the tension, "Let's go inside. It's too hot outside and I'd rather be in the air conditioning not sweating."
"True it's really hot," Lacey nervously agreed.
"And we hate sweat," Tracy said. Stacy thought for a second but not before giving Rose semi-death glare.
" Well it was nice seeing you again, Rose." And for the first time it seemed like Stacy had noticed Danica and Janice, "you too girls, see you inside. Come on Brad," She grabbed Brad's hands and dragged him inside.
"Bye Roselicious," Brad called out to Rose' chagrin.
"I see you later," Krystal said and followed after Stacy.
"Well that went well, "Janice said.
"Care to explain," Danica didn't understand what happened. All she knew was there had been hostility in the air between Rose and Stacy.
"It's not even worth talking about, "Rose rubbed her temples.
"Well I hate to pry," Danica said, "so you don't have to tell me."
"Thanks," Rose gave Danica an appreciative smile, "but I will, maybe after my migraine subsides."
"Poor Rose," Janice added, "only four more years of this."
"Don't even remind me," Rose groaned but Janice smiled. "So, what are you guys waiting for? Aren't you going to go in?"
"We're waiting for Jake," Danica answered.
"Oh," Rose smiled, "then I'll wait with you guys."
"No need," Danica said, "I see him." Rose looked to where Danica was looking and surely enough; there was Jake and his friends.
However, something in Rose's heart jumped the moment her eyes landed on Jake.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Poor Rose indeed. Anyways, I have plans for Rose, and she won't be poor Rose anymore *grins* Next chapter is going to be fun to write, mwahaha! Just don't get mad, especially RosexJake fans.
What to look forward to, interaction between Jake and Rose, Trixie, Kyle, and Krystal (that'll be fun), and Rose, Danica, Janice and a certain someone. Man I have so many plans for so many pairs! Can't wait (: Hope you enjoyed!
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