Kel opened her eyes softly to the sweet musical lyrics of Tobe Boon. His peaceful melancholy voice made Kel want to close her eyes and bask in the peacefulness of the song. The young country singer had captured the ears and hearts of many including Kel. As the song ended she regretfully got out of bed and got ready for school. Jogging into her closet and pulling out a random shirt and pants.
Jump had already taken her spot on the bed and was staring up at her.' A dog's life must be so wonderful.' She thought as he rolled onto his barreled back to fall asleep. Kel stared outside the windows and into the melancholy sky.' Gods yesterday was horrible. That sexist bigot probably won't even let me on a team. Coach Wyldon would have sex with Joren before I ever get on a team.' She shuddered at the though and hurried to get ready for school.
With little effort she got all the knots out of her hair and gathered all her homework into her backpack. Kel looked down the quiet hallway and made sure that the door wouldn't be slammed. She could hear the heavy snoring of her parent's room and smiled as she heard a remarkably loud snore.' Funny, papa is a light sleeper, but his own snoring doesn't wake him up.' Kel swung he backpack over her shoulder and took a quick glance outside.
Neal was outside and walking to his car. Kel not wanting him to knock on the door ran and got herself a cereal bar. She hurried to the door and swung it open in time to get knocked by Neal's knuckles on her forehead. Kel looked forward and looked into Neal's bewildered emerald eyes, and finally felt more awake." Good morning."
Neal looked down at her a little confused, but his dull eyes appeared to be thick with sleepiness." Morning." He muttered.
"Oh come on Neal, it's a lovely day." She said looking up into the dark gay clouds that were threatening to rain.
"Yeah if you like water and are a toad."
Kel rolled her eyes," Whatever you say Nealan, but why a toad?" Kel walked past him and heard a small grunt, which she assumed, was supposed to be a response. As Neal started the roar of the engine the radio switched on.
As they turned the corner of the street the two listened to an 'innocent' thief's plea for forgiveness, Neal laughed at the man, Gil's, story. Kel continually sent him glares, but the laughter didn't cease until she turned it off. Neal sent her a small scowl," Why'd you do that?"
"That was so sad, and you, who had no sympathy, laughed at him."
"It was funny his employer's name was Brokefang after all. I mean how awkward wold that be? 'Hello my name is Brokefang.'" Neal said with a lopsided grin." Plus the man couldn't speak proper Common."
Kel rolled her eyes and sighed," The world isn't black and white Neal. He isn't able to speak Common, because he was too poor to get an education. He had to learn street smarts. Why do you think he was stealing in the first place? Because he didn't have a job, and you know why he can't get a job Neal? Since he isn't educated well enough. There's a reason why he isn't educated Neal, the world isn't black and white."
Neal seemed to contemplate what she said and tilted his head quizzically." You're a little idealist aren't you? Kel grinned a little.
"My father isn't a humanitarian for anything. He drills his beliefs into us."
"I thought he was making a contract for Roald's marriage."
"Well that's one just one of the things he almost had to do. My father actually is a diplomat and makes sure that things go smoothly with peace treaties or any treaty for that matter. That one marriage treaty was asking Roald to marry an heir to a throne, but the President refused profusely." Kel supplied grinning secretively.
"Why would the President refuse? I've always assumed that Jonathan Conte was power hungry. Having his son as king would make him richer and stronger."
"Well yes, but the proposal was that Roald would marry the prince of Tusaine." Neal's eyes grew large and he chuckled at the thought.
"Did the king not realize that the Conte's have daughters?"
"That's what my father asked, but the king wanted either Liam or Roald. Roald was just the preference since he is older and almost done with puberty."
"Sounds like the prince is pretty kinky. I wonder if there is a princess of Tusaine…" As the two parked the car Kel jumped out of it and stared at the rows of cars that the students had driven in. The masses of different cars ranged from Roans, Centuars, and Hoshis. The cars were arguably the most common cars besides the Roan. The Roan was a beautiful red car that was sturdy and stubborn. It seemed as if it never broke down, and the old wives tale was that the cars were selective when it came to their drivers. Kel sighed and grabbed he backpack out of the car,' Great I'm turning into a material girl…'
"Come on Kel, we have to go, unless you want to be late." Kel smiled and ran to catch up with her friend. Neal walked quickly up the stairs that led up to the school and looked up to see the familiar CHS above his head on an arch. The blue and gold letters were glistening against the sun, and it seemed to radiate with energy. Following the path that was embedded in his head he went down the cement path that led him to his destination. He could vaguely hear the pounding of feet behind him, and he deliberately began to slow down without looking behind him.
Looking in front of him he saw a mixed groups of people trying to get to their classes. His eyes blinked after looking or what Yuki would have called goggling at a girl's 'purse'. He shook his head wryly,' and that girl had a lot of extra change…' Finally reaching where they were supposed to go Neal puffed out his chest and began to play the pat of the hero." My lady we finally made it to thy destination."
"Thank you good knight, I would not have been able to find it without you." Kel said with a mock giggle and then curtsying. She offered Neal her hand and Neal obligingly took it while bringing it to his lips.
"I hope you don't need help finding your seats." Mr. Ivor interrupted behind them. Kel had the dignity to blush as the chuckling of her fellow pupils grew, but the small laughter seemed to ignite Neal's forgotten sleepiness.
"Well sir I don't really remember where my spot is do you think you could show me?" Neal smirked holding his hand out so Mr. Ivor could guide him to his desk.
"Yes it is here, right in front of me." He said gesturing to the seat directly under his watchful eye," And if you're a good little boy I'll let you out on time." The teacher said patting his head.
"I'll have you know that I am a man."
"Yeah and I'm the Goddess of Wisdom." He replied dryly.
"Well you do have an awful strong chin, which resembles all of the historic pictures of her. Your femininity is questionable though." Neal replied while going into a great thinker's pose.
"Nealan sit down-"
"For the last time it is Neal-"
"-an, that's right Nealan. Now triangles…" Neal let his eyes droop asleep and daydreamed about all the things that his mother would faint if she knew he thought about.' No she would faint then get up and kill me. After that she would look to find a cure as to getting her memory replaced.' Neal leaned lazily against his chin until a sharp rapt on his hand caused him to slip out of dreamland.
"Mr. Queenscove how nice it is for you to join us. What is the answer to the problem on the board?" Neal glanced at the board and swiftly worked it out in his head.
"Forty seven sir." Neal replied sneering when he saw his teacher's face.
"Um, well yes very good Nealan." Neal smiled and laid his head back onto his desk. His daydreaming went on briefly till the door opened to emit an attractive girl with straight black raven hair and large creamy brown eyes. She wore a blue plaid skirt that reached a little farther than her mid-thigh. She had a hooded sweatshirt that read 'Surfers or Bust' and brown sheepskin boots. As she walked across the room to the teacher she walked surely and with a hint of confidence. In the back of his mind he could feel an itch that told him he knew who she was, but he was able to place the face with a name.
The girl handed a slip of paper to Mr. Ivor and his eyes scrolled the paper. He finally called out," Nealan follow Mrs. Haname."' Naname? Why does she look so familiar? I don't know anyone named that.' Neal stood and attempted to cover his confusion while following the raven haired girl.
"You don't remember me do you?" the girl said turning around a bit. Neal lengthened his stride a bit so he was even with her.
"I don't remember your name, but your face looks very familiar."
"We met before at Yuki's party, I'm Haname. But my friends all call me Kat."
"That's right I met you after that play that Yuki forced me to go to. The punch was spiked," Neal said grinning," Ah yes, good punch it was…I didn't do anything to you did I? Because I'm not able to hold liquor very well, it all goes to my head, and I end up doing regrettable things that I don't remember about after I've done them."
Kat smiled faintly," You went around flirting with anything that had breasts including a man. Then you tried to dance with me, but I slapped you after you tried grinding against me." Her eyes twinkled with laughter at Neal's expense.
"Sorry about that, I guess I know why Yuki was mad at me the next day. So why haven't you been around to come see Yuki during lunch?"
"I've been busy with drama, as the youngest leader of drama a lot of rookies like to back talk and challenge me. It'll take time to gain their respect, but it is so tedious and slow."
"What are we doing?"
"Umm…walking and talking?"
"No why'd you get me from my classroom?"
"Oh that, well your mother was dropping off your football bag and I just had to take the note." Kat continued to lead Neal through the dozens of hallways until they reached the blue and white office.
"Why don't you eat with us at lunch today?" Neal said as he pulled the door open and held it open for her.
"So chivalry has not been forgotten after all. I may be able to if I'm not challenged for my position."
"Maybe I'll see you then." He grabbed his sports bag and headed back towards the geometry classroom. Quietly taking a seat and waiting was a horrible thing to do in math, but it was done by the best and worst of students. Neal fidgeted in his chair until the bell rang and he got up to leave with the homework assignment.
"Mr. Queenscove, don't you need the homework assignment?"
"No Mr. Ivor I don't need to do my homework, because I already know how to do those equations." With that Neal closed the door behind him to the collective snickers of the class.
"Hey Queenscove where is your better half?" Neal turned around to face crystal cold eyes staring at him.
"Well Yuki is in he chemistry class…"
Joren rolled his eyes," Been there done that, I need a new challenge. Where's that spunky slut that is usually trailing behind you? I have some unfortunate news to tell her."
"If I didn't know better I would say you are stalking her Stone, but you can tell me the 'big' news."
Joren shrugged," You can be the bearer of bad news then." Joren leaned forward and leaving little room between his lips and Neal's ear," Tell your whore that she didn't make the Varsity team." The coldness in his malice voice sent shivers of fright through him, but he refused to let Joren see how much it frightened him.
"How'd you find you so quickly Stone? The results weren't supposed to be released until after school."
"I have my sources," he said with a smirk and he gave Neal a leering gaze that caused Neal to feel like Joren was looking right through him. Neal jumped when someone tapped his shoulder and he turned around to see the warm kind eyes of his hazel friend.' No wonder he was leering, he was staring at Kel…'
"Why were you talking to Joren?"
"He was just being an ass, come on let's go before we are late for history." Kel nodded her head and followed behind Neal. The nerve at the back of her neck began to twitch and she turned around when she felt someone looking at her. The masses of black, blonde, brown, and red all mixed together, but the one head of striking white-blonde hair stood out and sent small shiver up her spine.
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Kat I put you in it! Yay, when I was looking at Haname's appearance she reminded me of you so I just decided to make you into her and he into you. Well everybody thanks for putting up with my slowness, but my birthday is today yay! Track is over and now all I have is soccer and homework. Hopefully I can write more, but I doubt it. I'm sorry if there are errors, but I have homework that I really have to do and I couldn't send it to Gwen this late. So all you faithful reviewers:
Parcheezie- bleh I've raised it to a C, but my teacher doesn't like me. Really she doesn't everyone in my class thinks that she hates me too. I don't get it. This whole math scene actually happened it was quite funny, because the look on my math teacher's face was priceless, although I didn't do all the talking I was just an observer.
A Phoenix Rising- yeah and that's coming from someone who made a karaoke themed fic, snorts if this is shit like you think it is at least I get reviews for it, unless your 'karaoke madness'
Native Wolf Cub- omg I love your idea and I am most definitely going to use it! Thanks for the wonderful idea!
Eth- cleverly is a word, thanks for the compliments, but you can probably find lots of k/j on those C2 clubs. There are two Joren/Kel clubs that have some fics that are worth reading.
Anywien- sorry the chapter was so late!
warrior of tortall- sorry I'm not meaning to really draw it out, but I just wanted to put some randomness in this chapter, and I was riding in a car for three hours what do you expect?
corbinfay- stands you up straight I will not tolerate begging, but sorry it took so long. I really did try, hope you enjoy this chapter
SRC- Joren coming into character a bit more, he'll be nastier and nastier, because he can't have dear Keladry ) Lol he just needs to get laid maybe, my grade has gone up, enough so I was allowed to continue track so I was happy
MysticMoonEmpress- thanks! This chapter was just silliness, hope you liked it!
Protectress of the Small- ah yes easter hunts, great fun. Last year I mauled over my sister to get to an egg. I got in trouble for hurting her and I had to give her the egg. It ended up having five dollars in it. Lol reminiscing is very fun. Glad you enjoyed it and we actually had to do that for triple jump practice, but luckily I wasn't the only girl and it wasn't raining.
Alenor- no problem Wyldon is one at times, but other times he is as cute as a puppy. Kel will make a team, or else that would be no fun
ubiquitous girl- ahh who is in control Neal or Joren? Or on the very off chance Keladry? Yes I know, but I haven't liked many of these chapters I've done for this fic, but I liked my randomness in this, but I was half delirious when I wrote it.
lil-saturn-goddess- lol glad you liked it, hope you like this one too!
Venus Lynx- Well fine then, but I thought your review was very well done. It's catching! swoops away before catching 'well disease'
FanFictionFantom- too true too true. I love ICBW, I wish I could write like Sulia but there's something that won't happen any time soon. Sorry about the late update!
Thanks to everyone who review, and I'll give out some chocolate birthday cake, yummy! Alright you guys know the drill. Please review so I can get some good input!