Let Me In

By:

O-Believe-It-Or-Not-O

Chapter Two

-Allie's POV-

I felt bad for leaving Odd behind in a confused state, but I didn't want anyone seeing me crying let alone trying to find out why. After I made it outside, I quickly ran behind a wall so nobody would see me and finally relaxed.

But, without warning, I bumped into a huge figure that was definitely taller and fatter than me. On the ground I looked up to see a man with brown hair with a white and red headband along with a red jacket, a white shirt underneath, and blue shorts.

"Oh I'm sorry…wait I don't remember seeing you around here before." The man said. "I'm Jim Morales, the gym teacher here at Kadic."

I whipped the tears out of my face. "I-I'm Alison Harbor from England but please call me Allie." I introduced.

"Why are you crying? Did Sissi say something to you? You should just take her with-" Jim asked.

"It wasn't 'Sissi'," whoever that is, "let's say I had a hard time before I came here." I partially lied. It's not exactly a lie… my thoughts trailed off.

Jim nodded. "Well, it's passing period. What class do you have next? I could help you there." He offered.

"Umm-" I pulled out the papers from my pocket the Mr. Delmas had given me. "I think my next class is with you."

"Let me see it." He said; I handed it to him and he studied it for a minute. He nodded before handing it back to me. "You are correct Miss. Harbor; you have class with me. Then after that, you have lunch. I can have someone in your class show you." A shrill sound of the bell sounded again and I partially groaned. "Come on; let's get to class."

I laughed. "At least I have an excuse for being late." I joked.

"If you were Mr. Della Robbia I'd be annoyed." Jim admitted.

My face scrunched up. "Is Odd that bad? I saw him in the administration's office talking to Mr. Delmas for sleeping in class." I explained.

Jim laughed. "Yep; sometimes he's worse. My class is one of the only ones that he doesn't fall asleep in." Jim said as we were already three quarters of the way through the courtyard. "Sometimes him and his friends disappear and it seems as if there is déjà vu" he paused. "I'd suggest you get your gym clothes on. I'll wait outside so I can introduce you to the class."

I nodded and quickly went into the locker room; picking out my locker that I had been assigned when I first got here yesterday; which is when I had put the basics in my gym locker and my bed in my shared dorm room had been set up.

I opened the locker and quickly took off my dress, vest, and shoes and putting on my white t-shirt that had blue on the hems of the collar and sleeves along with my blue shorts and white tennis shoes.

Closing the locker, I ran out of the locker room and to where Jim was standing. "Don't waste any time do you?" he asked.

"Not when I'm already late." I said before he opened the gym doors, revealing a group of students.

As Jim made his way to the front, or middle, I noticed Odd and his brunette haired friend again and groaned inwardly, keeping my face forward. "Class; this is our new student, Alison Harbor." Jim introduced. I heard a few welcomes but other than that it was silent. I walked to the left side, the opposite side of Odd and his friend, while Jim continued. "Today I'm going to assess your abilities in running." The whole class groaned while I just stayed silent. "Come on; out to the field now."

The class made their way and I closely followed. When we got outside the doors, a girl with long black hair and two stupid looking boys; one with black hair and a severe acne problem and another one with blond hair, came by me. "Oh look it's the new girl!" the girl said.

I rolled my eyes; I've seen this type before. "Call me what you want but at least I have a brain." I said, walking past her with people chuckling.

"Hey, good one." I familiar voice said. I jumped a little only to relax to see Odd. "But be careful; Sissi's the principal's daughter."

I rolled my eyes. "I know her type, I've seen it before. Miss. Dumb-as-a-bone who thinks she rules the place." I said, keeping my eyes forward.

"I'm right here you know." 'Sissi's' voice came from behind me.

I looked behind me and gave her an evil eye as we reached the track. "And I care why?" I asked as I started running, the wind flowing nicely through my hair.

The wind felt nice on my face and made me loose myself from the reality of this cruel world. I saw from the corner of my eye, Sissi coming up to my right. "Bite my dust Miss. Dumb-as-a-bone." I yelled and sped up. I heard Sissi say something incoherently and I just laughed at her, already finishing my first lap.

"Last person standing wins!" Jim's voice yelled to us. I smiled and slowed my pace down, pacing myself so I wouldn't give up early.

Nicely enough, Sissi left me alone for a while I kept passing her 'walking' or nearly passing out walk when she was trying to keep up with me. I had passed Odd maybe once but still hadn't passed his friend, who was keeping an even pace with me.

"GO ULRICH, YOU CAN DO IT!" Sissi's voice yelled out. I just shook my head in disbelief.

"You shouldn't have your love life interfere with school." I teased 'Ulrich', passing him with ease. I could tell he was starting to get worn out and the bell for lunch had already rung and we were getting a crowd; mainly people cheering for Ulrich.

"You have room to talk." Ulrich replied breathlessly.

I looked at him. "How so?" I asked, looking forward again.

"Remember Odd? He's already given you enough attention in one day that he does with a single girl." Ulrich explained. I looked at him to see him looking at a girl with black shoulder length hair and all black clothing talking with Odd.

I smiled. "Looks like someone has a crush!" I tease again.

"Last stretch Ulrich; Allie." Jim yelled.

"T-That's not true." Ulrich stuttered with a faint blush arising on his cheeks.

"Tell yourself that lover boy." I laughed, giving myself a huge jolt of energy, crossing the line Jim was standing at within a minute.

People were quiet with amazement as Ulrich crossed seconds later, stopping next to me in my hunched over state. He was breathing heavily along with me, both of us hunched over. "Congrats Alison and Ulrich; you two set the record for the longest run at Kadic." Jim said to us.

"I-I c-c-c-c-c-could have gone l-l-l-longer." I said between pants.

Jim handed both of us a water as Odd and 3 other kids headed over to us. "Guys that was amazing." Odd said.

I was still panting as I stood up fully and turned to Ulrich. "Good job." I said, holding out my hand which he took as well.

"You too, but I could beat you any time." He said with a smile.

"Wanna bet?" I asked after taking a sip of the water. "Cause I'd be careful what you wish for lover boy." Ulrich immediately started blushing as I headed for the locker room; I was laughing hysterically.