Disclaimer:I own nothing, except for Kali. Although I certainly would like to own Tommy. But I don't, and i'm making no money from this. So don't sue me.
A/N: This is my first attempt at a 21 Jump Street fanfic. Reviews will be very appreciated. This is set in Toms' past, and is AU. This will only be a few chapters and is setting the stage for a longer fic, in the Jump Street timeline. I know nothing about eighties music, so please pretend the song I mention is from then instead of now. And if this is horrible let me know and I will discontinue.
Chapter 1: The New Girl
"Tommy get downstairs right now or you're going to be late for school" called Margaret Hanson to her overly reluctant son. "We are not going to have this conversation again".
"I'm ready Mom, sorry I took so long" said Tommy entering the kitchen.
"Apology accepted, here's some money for lunch. Now get going, and have a good day".
"I'll try Mom, bye. I'll see you after school" replied Tommy as he went out the door.
Tommy walked down the sidewalk by himself. He was repeating the words to his favorite song, 'How to Save a Life' over and over in a low voice. Tommy walked alone because he not only had no friends who lived close to him, he had no friends at all. He was average in height, and he was very thin with a slight build. Tommy had chocolate brown eyes and shaggy dark brown hair that was always in his face. His skin was lightly tanned, and his features were, as his aunt said, well chiseled and elfish. All in all Tommy was a very good looking kid. But kind of small for his forteen years.
As he came to the school Tommy slipped into sync with the mob of fellow teenagers heading to the high school. Some students took the 'high' in High School to mean that they were supposed to be high while there. Tommy thought it best to wait until after school to get high. First period meant biology with Mrs. Reeves, the strickest teacher in the entire school. But for the fact that she let him sit alone, she was Tommys' favorite teacher. But she was about to change her mind.
"Settle down everyone, take your seats" said Mrs. Reeves with an icy glare at her class. "Now that i've got your attention, we have a new student". Everyone turned to look at the girl standing in the doorway.
"Hello" said the girl in a lilting irish accent.
"This is Kaliandra McBain, she just moved here from Ireland. I want you to all try and make her feel welcome" said Mrs. Reeves to the class. "Miss McBain you may take a seat beside...". Mrs.Reeves paused to look around the room. "Take a seat next to Mr. Hanson".
"Thank you ma'am" said Kaliandra to the teacher. As she sat down Tommy attempted to hide his dis pleasure at having someone sit beside him.
"Hi, i'm sure ya heard Missus Reeves say m' name 's Kaliandra. But ya can call me Kali".
"Hey, you can call me Tommy. I guess at lunch i'll show you around school" responded Tommy with a smile. She was the prettiest girl he'd ever seen. She had waist length, raven black hair that was pulled back into a single french braid. Her eyes were a crystaline ice blue, and her skin was a light mocha color. Kali had high cheekbones and smooth delicate features. In size she was very slim, slightly built, and average height.
"Ya don't want m' to sit here do ya" asked Kali.
"Not really, but i'm actually starting to like the idea".
"Yeah, there's safety 'n numbers right?".
"Mr. Hanson, and Miss McBain please stop talking and do your assignment". Kali and Tommy quickly stopped their conversation and started their work. They had been properly chastised.
Later at lunch Tommy showed Kali where the cafeteria was. He also showed her which food was edible, and which food was practically poisonous. "Ah Tom, why are we takin' our lunch outside. It's warmer inside".
"We're eating outside because I know a place where we can go that no one will be able to find us. Come on".
"Fine, but this better be good. If I drop anything yer eatin' it".
Kali's eyes widened in shock when they finally got there. He had led her to a miniture paradise. Though it was probably someone's backyard. "Tommy, where are we" asked Kali looking around.
"It's my spot, i'm the only one who comes here. Now you do too".
"So we're friends then".
"Definately, we're friends" responded Tommy decidedly.
The two of them went there everyday for the rest of the week. Tommy had a true friend, not like fair-weather friends he'd had in the past, and Kali had a sense of security not available in Ireland.
"Hey Kal, you wanna come over after school. We can help each other with our homework. I have a new video game we can play after" said Tommy.
"Okay, we can play soccer. No video games. Are yer folks gonna be there" asked Kali curiously.
"I dunno, maybe. But probably not. My dad definately won't".
"My mom's never home either" stated Kali with a shrug.
"We'll walk, and i'll show you a shortcut" continued Tommy putting Kali's last comment away in his memory for future reference.