Not Alone
Chapter 2
So hey everyone sorry about my really bad time keeping for updates. Stupid exams have been in the way. Anyways I hope you enjoy this chapter it's a little on the shorter side but that means you'll get another chapter sooner :)
Jaden's pov
Stepping out the car I took a deep breath before shutting the door behind me. Haou had dropped me off to school on his way to work as my mother was still asleep and Annie was caring after the baby. He rolled down the window and threw me my bag. "I rang the school last night and they'd like it if you would go to the main office first. Something about your timetable and a tour."
"Okay thanks." I turned to walk into the school only to realise I had no idea where the office was. Walking up the large steps towards the main entrance it was clear everyone was already in class as nobody was in sight. "Late on the first day, nothing new there then is there." I said chuckling to myself. I was usually late for everything. School, parties and all the above. As I walked through the doors I noticed there were a few signs hanging from the ceiling. One said main office and had an arrow pointing in that direction. Following the arrow I soon came to a desk with a large glass window in front of it. Knocking on the glass I startled the woman who gasped and held her hands on her chest in an attempt to stop her heart from racing,
"You must be Jaden." She said still a little shocked. The phone rang on her desk so she ushered me towards the principles office before taking the call. The office was fairly small. Black walls, white carpet and a wooden desk in the middle with a computer on. A few cupboards filled with files were backed up against some of the walls.
"Jaden it's so nice to finally meet you. Usually we send our timetables to our students by email but being the weekend and you joining us with short notice we could only get it done this morning so here you go." The tall man that was fair plump handed me a sheet of paper that had my assigned classes. "Would you like me to get one of our students to give you a tour of the school?"
"No thank you I'd rather just get to class." Nodding the principle pointed me in the direction of my first class and I set off to my first lesson, history.
Walking up to the desk I coughed to get the teachers attention who was currently on the laptop. Taking his gaze away from the screen he looked at me and raised his eyebrows. Placing his arms behind his head he leant back in his chair eyeing me up and down like he was judging me. "And who are you?" He asked bluntly. I could taste his rude attitude in the air and looking behind me I could see that everyone had broken from their conversations.
"I'm Jaden, Jaden Yuki." Waving his hand he nodded in approval, I'm not sure what he was approving but this guy seemed weird, way to weird to be a teacher.
"Of course you are. Take your seat next to Alexis." Using his hand gestures to point me towards the girl I turned and headed in that direction.
"Your brave." A sweet voice said as I sat down. Smiling I turned to her as I got out my books.
"How?" I simply replied rather loudly earning a glare from the man at the front of the room.
"You just stood there giving Mr Chronos strange looks while he asked what your name was. Usually people that stare at him end up with detention or something that has to do with an unfair punishment."
"Who ever is talking I suggest you stop before I give everyone a detention." I snickered as Alexis rolled her eyes to prove her point. Getting out my pen I looked towards the board at the front of the room which said 'Complete pages 7 and 8'. I flipped open my book and landed on the page I needed; I mentally cheered for myself feeling a sense of accomplishment.
"Since your new here I was thinking if you would like to hang out with me and my friends at break? They're really nice and kind of weird but judging by your common sense you'll fit in perfectly." Alexis said after nudging me. She had a grin on her face and looked down towards my book.
"Sure sounds fun but what do you mean about my common sense?" I said but was only replied with her glancing towards my book before putting her head down to do her work. Looking down towards my book I couldn't see what was wrong with it. Closing it I looked at the cover and almost face palmed. Instead of getting out my history book I somehow got my maths book. I don't know how I didn't notice. Feeling a little less proud than before I started to answer the question in my history book, waiting for the bell to ring.
Walking down the corridors of my new school I had linked arms with Alexis who was currently telling me about who not to hangout with. Apparently this school has quite a few bullies but she promised if I stuck with her they wouldn't get near me. Looking around I saw that the walls of the corridors were a light blue and had lockers down one side. The floor was made of a black carpet that I'm guessing was to stop people from slipping. We just finished on the subject when I heard some rather loud shouts from behind. Turning I saw a small girl with black hair running towards us whilst holding the hand of a boy who was of the same height. "Who's this Alexis." The girl said mockingly whilst winking at me.
"This is Jaden he's the new kid."
"Nobody told me that we had a new person joining here. Well it's nice to meet you" The girl said shaking my hand before giving me a hug. "My name's Blair and this is Syrus." Looking to the boy that was holding Blair's hand I smiled and greeted him. He replied with a small smile and a nod, he was obviously very timid and shy. Maybe I'll get him to relax a little more whilst I'm here. I was pulled out of my daze when Alexis started to walk again.
"So they're your friends? I thought you would have more." I asked and gained a grin as a reply. "What?" I asked but she only shook her head in a dismissive manor. Sighing I walked on wards to where ever she was leading me too, which turned out to be a large field at the back of the school. The field looked like it was mowed regularly and kept healthy, trees surrounded the far end and a running track circulated the outside of the grassy area.
"Hey Alexis, where have you been? You missed the race; Jim face planted the floor, it was so funny." A boy with strange oceanic blue hair ran towards us as we walked across the field. He stopped when he got to us and wrapped his arms around Alexis giving her a friendly hug. He peered over her shoulder during the embrace and raised his eyebrows.
"Who's this? I've not seen him around before."
"Jesse this is Jaden, he started today" Alexis said forcing both me and the boy I just met to shake hands. It was weird because usually I don't stare at people but this boy was an exception. I mean seriously, is that hair his natural colour?
"Dude, are you okay? Alexis tell him to stop staring at me, it's creeping me out."I was flung back into reality when I saw Jesse was slightly uneasy at me staring at him.
"Sorry." I said trying to act normal. "But is that your real hair colour?" Knowing the answer would more than likely be a no I was surprised when he simply winked at me then turned to walk back over to the group of friends sat down on the field
"Come on Jaden, I'll introduce you to the others." Following Alexis I hid behind her as we reached the group. I used to be really outgoing and confident when talking to people but due to recent events I was always wary when meeting someone.
"Guys this is Jaden he started her today so I decided to take him under my wings and look after him."
"Hey there partner" A tall boy with brown hat on and black spiky hair stood up and shook my hand. "The name's Jim, pleasure to meet you." I smiled at him as he went back to sit down. The other boy stayed sat down on the grass but still greeted me. He was a tall dark skinned and seemed to talk like he was in the army. The fairly built boy known as Hassleberry stood up soon after greeting me and headed off down the field towards the school.
"Breaks almost over now so we should be heading towards class." As if on cue the bell rang confirming that we needed to get moving. "What's your next class?" Alexis asked the four of us walked down the field. By four of us I mean me, Alexis, Jesse and Jim since Hassleberry had already wondered off. Taking out my timetable I looked at what period was next.
"I have music next with Mrs. Holden."
"Oh sweet dude I have that too." Jesse said whilst throwing his arm over my shoulder. "We'll see you guys at dinner." He said before leading me off down a different corridor once we got inside the school.
"So you moved here from the US?"
"Yes I got here two days ago." I replied to Jesse as we had been sent off in our own individual groups. We had been in music class for about half an hour and all we have done is talk about why I moved, what I think of England and other pointless stuff. Shifting in his seat Jesse pulled out his phone and started to read a text. Smiling he put the phone back in his blazer pocket. Yeah that's right blazer. In England you had to wear a uniform for school. We had black blazers, black sweatshirts and a white polo shirt. The uniform seemed more like a business suit but hey I'm not complaining, I finally learned how to tie a tie.
"So what can you play?" Jesse asked interrupting my thoughts.
"Nothing really, I'm not very musical."
"Oh come on there must be something? Bass, guitar, drums?" He asked me whilst counting on his fingers how many instruments he had said.
"I'm afraid not, sorry."
"Oh so your the singing type?" Winking at me he raised his eyebrows waiting for an answer.
"Well I do sing a little but.."
"...Hold that thought." Jesse said before reaching into his pocket checking his phone once again. Smiling he nodded telling me to continue whilst placing his phone back in his blazer.
"Well I do sing a little but I've never sung in front anyone. The most I've done is sing in the shower." I confessed putting my hands in the air.
"Well then it just so happens I can play guitar." He said proudly. "Since we have to put on a performance for the end of term we might as well do a duet. I sing a little too so we can both sing while I play guitar?" He asked, even though I'm not sure if he wanted an answer. Another 30 minutes had past when the bell rang for lunch. Luckily this school allowed the students to leave the grounds for lunch and wonder the streets for an hour. Not entirely sure if this was true as it was Jesse that told me this and not the principle but who am I to be the good boy and stay in school.
I was lead on my bed reading through some emails from my best friend Chris. I hadn't spoken to him since I left the US so it was kind of nice to see that he cared. I'd just finished sending the reply when my phone started to vibrate. Turning my head I saw Jesse's name flashing on the screen. We had traded numbers earlier that day. "Hey Jesse what's up?"
"Well me and Jim were heading out to the park, I was wondering if you wanted to come?"
"Sure shall I meet you somewhere or what?"
"No it's okay I'll call for you on the way to Jim's."
"Okay see you in a bit." I placed my phone down and went to get changed out of my school uniform into some decent clothes. Just as I was putting my pants on I heard my phone vibrate once again. Picking it up I answered again. "Let me guess your bailing on me?" I asked earning a small chuckle.
"No actually I was just going to ask where you live. I think I might have forgotten to ask earlier."
Laughing slightly I told him my address and sighed when he hung up. Spraying my body with deodorant I rushed downstairs when I heard a loud rapid knock at the front door.
"I'll get it!" I yelled before anyone else could get up to walk to the door. Swinging it open I saw Jesse bent over gasping for air.
"I've just ran all the way across town. Could I get a drink?" Jesse managed to say in between breathes.
"Sure come in." I said stepping out the way allowing Jesse to pass. "Just walk through the first door and head through into the kitchen." I said closing the door.
"Jaden could you help me out please? I can't move the bed on my own." My mother yelled from upstairs.
"Sorry Jess I'll be a few minutes help yourself to anything in the fridge." I added before trotting upstairs.
Jesse's pov
Managing to find the kitchen I smiled when I felt my phone vibrate knowing too well who it would be. Reading the text over I chuckled before replying 'maybe next time babe x' and then placed it back in my pocket. Opening the fridge I looked through eyeing up the orange juice. Taking it out I gasped when I saw Jaden stood right behind me. "That didn't take long." I said smiling but he just looked at me weirdly. Getting a glass from one of the cupboards I sat down at the table as did Jaden. He took a newspaper from the middle of the dining glass table and started to read. His eyes darted from side to side reading the text. "I like your eyes." I confessed to him.
"Thanks I guess." He stuttered in a huskier voice than I previously heard. He went back to reading and I noticed his lip twitch a little. I giggled at how cute that was and he just stared at me like I was insane.
"What?" He asked not as amused as I obviously was.
"Nothing, you're just cute, you know that?" With that he just stared at me some more like I said something in Spanish. Just then I felt a thump across the back of my head and someone tugging on my arm.
"Well then Jess let's get going. I bet Jim is bored of waiting for us." I turned to see Jaden behind me smiling like a little kid. Confusion struck me as my eyes raced from one Jaden to the other.
"If you're Jaden then who is this?" I asked hoping I wasn't going insane.
"That's my older brother Haou. Why?" Jaden asked tilting his head. I heard a small chuckle and saw that Jaden's brother was grinning, knowing just how awkward it must be for me. My face literally dropped and I hung my head low.
"Never mind Jay, let's just get going." I tried to usher him out before Haou could say anything but that failed.
"Nice to meet you Jesse and thanks for the compliment." I just nodded in reply.
"What compliment?" Jaden asked before I shouted 'NOTHING!' and dragged him away.
So did you like it? I decided to develop the characters alot more than I did in my previous story so it might be a few chapters before I start the actual plot.
I've decided to do another competition thingy and the winner of this one can get a there very own character added to this story :D AND have a webcam chat with me on skype! Awsome right? Well all u have to do is be the in the first 3 to answer my question.
What is the name of Jaden's little sister in my story 'The Kingdom Of Narnia.'?
Get answering people ! Seeya sssoooooonnnnn xxxxxx