SHOUT OUTS/ANSWERS
PurpleLeopard: Thanks.
Jeremy Shane: Okey-doke.
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Belongs to Haim Saban, Fox Kids, and Disney. I only own the plot.
The next morning, Reefside High received its first look at the new Conner McKnight. Cassidy Cornell watched as the boy dismounted from a motorcycle, parked it, and then sauntered up the steps. Instead of his usual attire, he was wearing a red muscle shirt, black jeans, and a black and red leather jacket.
"What's up with him?" Cassidy wondered to herself.
"What's up with who?" a voice asked. The girl jumped and turned to see her best friend, Devin Del Valle.
"Check out Conner. He's totally not himself," Cassidy told him. The boy followed her gaze. His brow furrowed in confusion.
"Has he gone nuts?" he queried.
"Not a bad question," she agreed. Conner ignored the strange looks and continued up the steps.
"Hey, Conner," Krista greeted. Instead of answering, he walked past her.
"What's wrong with you?" she demanded, grabbing his arm and forcing him to face her.
"Nothing's wrong with me. You're just a bore," Conner answered, shaking her off. Then, he walked up to a girl all decked out in leather.
"Hey, McKnight. Lookin' good," she flirted.
"Right back at ya, Babe," was the response. She laughed, and clutched his collar, pulling him close.
"Whatta ya say, hot stuff? Wanna tear around the town tonight?" she invited.
"Sounds good to me," was his response. They laughed and kissed passionately. Krista's eyes flashed. I don't believe him! How can he act this way? I thought he had changed! she fumed silently.
"Listen, Babe, why wait until tonight? Why don't we start that date now?" Conner suggested.
"Sounds good to me," the girl agreed. With that, they walked out of the halls. Kira Ford had just entered the school when two punks deliberately ran into her, and then passed them.
"Jerks!" the Yellow Dino Ranger called. Then, she did a double-take. "Conner?" she queried. However, the boy didn't even acknowledge her. "Weird," she muttered. Then, she continued into the school. In the science class, Tommy watched as the students traipsed in, and then called roll.
"Anyone know where Conner McKnight is?" he questioned.
"I saw him heading out with Sandy Collins," Kira responded. "He…didn't seem like himself," she continued.
"I'll talk to him when I see him. Tell him that this kind of behavior isn't acceptable," Dr. Oliver stated. Then, he began his lecture.