Chapter 2: Two Days Later…

"So, where do you think this new kid's from?" asked Michael, looking up from his computer screen, with one of his 'curious journalist' looks. "What I want to know is- if they know anyone famous! Every country has someone famous! There's gotta be at least a few people who've made it big! If only I knew which country they were from!"

He had been posing different questions about the new kid for two days straight, to try and get a better idea over what the new journalist would be like. Being the gossip writer, he was desperate for some interesting scoop that made a good story.

Although DJ and Mr Shepherd didn't see it, the whole Buzz team were starting to get on edge. They tried not to show it, but they were all starting to get increasingly nervous over who the new kid would be. Having being told that this person's work was 'very impressive', some members of the team, were not prepared to have a supposed 'more experienced journo hotshot come into their midst and try to out-do their awesome expertise.' Well, that's how Amanda had put it.

The other four journalists all tried to ignore Michael's question. But they were all thinking the same things. So many questions, all of them trying to picture what the new kid would look like, how they'd act- so many things they didn't know.

Until, Noah- who had finally found his CD, and only had another 5 hours to complete his review, was going to tell DJ that he was nearly finished, and hoping not to get blown out of DJ's office by her unpredictable bursts of anger. Michael decided to come with him, hoping to get a new assignment, something which didn't involve multi-tasking. As they were about to knock on DJ's office, they heard her talking- on the phone by the sound of it. They looked at each other.

"Who do you think she's talking to?" whispered Noah.

"I don't know." Michael replied "But I think we should find out- for investigative journalist purposes." That was just a fancy way of saying eavesdropping. They listened in on DJ's conversation:

"Yes, and you'll be with 5 other journalists your age. I assure you, they are all very capable and creative writers…. they can be a bit crazy at times but I'm sure you'll fit in with them just fine. Uh huh- three boys, and two girls. With your family, I'm sure you'd find that an easy mix. So, how are you finding Canada so far? Really? Well, I'm sure the guys will be very willing to answer any of your questions. And I'm sure there are many things you could teach them too. Yes- that's a great story idea, for your first Teen Buzz article, I mean. Awesome! Thank you Jayden, yes- I'm looking forward to meeting you. Tomorrow….okay. Trust me- you'll love Teen Buzz. Can I speak to your dad again? Cool. Bye Jayden….."

The two boys looked at each other in disbelief. This was epic- epically sudden. The new kid was coming tomorrow! They weren't prepared for this! 1 day was too soon! They decided to break to the news to the others down at the Blurb. They raced off, retaining as much information as possible.

"Maybe they've already written for another magazine or something." said Rebecca thoughtfully. "Maybe it was the articles that they wrote previously that DJ liked."

"If they're from another country, surely they can speak English." Amanda added. "Or maybe they can speak French. After all, this is Canada! Oh! I wonder if it's a French boy? French boys are supposed to be really polite, and cute! I'm sure he'd wear some expensive fashion labels, if he was from Paris!"

"I wonder what kind of food they've got in this person's country. If they have any local delicacies I could try. I wonder how they rank with video games….." Wilder trailed off.

As the three of them continued to think about what the new kid would be like, Noah and Michael burst into the café, panting for breath.

"We heard DJ talking…" began Michael.

"…on the phone…" Noah panted, attempting to finish the sentence.

"…to the new kid…." Michael continued.

"…coming tomorrow…" Noah added.

They both sighed and collapsed together onto the nearest empty couch.

"They're coming tomorrow?" exclaimed Rebecca.

"What else do you know?" Amanda demanded.

"Is it a guy or a girl?" Wilder asked.

"Actually," said Michael. "We did find out the kid's name: Jayden."

"So it's a guy? It's another guy?" said Wilder. "Awestruck!" he got up and punched the air.

"Oh man!" the girls groaned in unison.

"We should get back and talk to DJ, she can't tell us at the last minute! We need ask her about this new boy- now!" said Rebecca loudly to the Buzz team, getting out of her seat. The others followed suit, and started to leave the café. Michael and Noah got up with some difficulty.

"But we just sat down!" exclaimed Noah exhaustedly.

Within five minutes, they all arrived back at their office, to find a new desk already in place. DJ was standing next to it, and was pleased to see everyone suddenly come back to their job.

"DJ, what's going on?"

"Why didn't you tell us a new kid was coming?"

"Where are they from?"

"Are they really that good?"

"Do they have any fashion sense at all?"

DJ held up her hands trying to calm the frantic kids.

"Whoa! Whoa! Hold up guys! Chillax! No need to panic!" they all stopped. DJ smiled.

"Now, yes there is a new kid coming to Teen Buzz. I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier, we just had to finalise a few things. I don't want you guys to freak out because this kid is starting tomorrow, and is probably really nervous, and it won't help if the people working in the same building are acting like the world's about to end!"

The others merely stared at her.

"So can you please just try and be as welcoming as possible? Thank you. That's all I'm gonna tell you for now, I'll let you guys do introductions tomorrow- it's more fun that way."

She walked over to her office. As she was about to close the door, she turned around and said:

"Oh, and by the way, the kid's name is Jayden. Now typie typie!"

She closed the door.

All the journo's looked at each other, as they sat down and didn't do any work. There was no way they could concentrate now. All they could do now was wait.