Ohmygawd. It's chapter 2! Which is quite suprising in it's self as I'm really bad with thinking of things, but thankyou to the couple of people who reviewed: ) And I'm quite happy with these reviews if I don't say so myself; )

I thought that Laura was edging towards the MarySue Land Of No Return in this chapter, so I changed it slightly... I hope it's still good: D SO TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!( : I've tried new things with this so pretty please with sugar plums on top review: ) xxx

That night I set an alarm on my blackbox so I would actually have time to enjoy a relaxing shower in the morning before my roommate could hog the bathroom for God knows how long.

In the morning I made sure I rinsed and repeated with my shampoo and left my conditioner in for a minute or two before thoroughly washing it out. I decided to actually use the demon hairdryer today which was a big step itself as the last time I'd tried to use it my hair kept flying into my face making me nearly swallow wet hair... which isn't an experience which I was keen to re-live. So I usually let it dry naturally before tying it up... but no! Not today. The new Laura won't let any form of technology faze her.

So I picked up the hairdryer carefully and turned it on. Big mistake. I had a heart attack as it blew right into my face causing my eye to have a twitchy fit. Once my eye had watered to it's own content I screwed my eyes shut as I aimlessly positioned the hairdryer at my hair and turned it on. I remembered seeing a girl on an advert turn her head upside down and dry it that way. I must admit it was easier and I didn't have the fear of eating my hair again, but when I'd finished and lifted my head up I realised I had achieved 'volume' in my hair successfully.

But that to do that I now had a side fringe that defied gravity and just stuck up in mid-air... Which I personally thought was both annoying and hilarious at the same time so I just left it in hope that it would flatten on it's own accord eventually. I made sure that putting my uniform on was the last thing I did so I wouldn't crease it, I was ready to leave by the time Shelby was halfway through her 'beauty regime' so I quietly sneaked downstairs to see Elenor sat on in an armchair. As I shyly walked over to her and her friend she gave me a sympathetic smile as though she knew how I was feeling and made room on the chair arm so I could perch next to her. Elenor introduced me to her friend Anna who also wore the black jumpsuit which marked her as an Alpha student like me.

"I had a feeling you'd want to sit with us, I'm glad you have to be honest. I've never really felt comfortable around your other friends and when you tap away on your computer I always want to come and ask you what you're doing... But your albino friend always seems to beat me to it..." Apparently this is something both Anna and Elenor have thought at times but Elenor was the one to tell about their thoughts.

"Oh, that's Otto. You shouldn't be anxious around him, or the others, they're quite nice people." I received a disbelieving stare from Anna which made me chuckle. "When you get to know them..." Elenor – who prefers to be called Ellie – linked arms with Anna and myself as we walked to breakfast. It felt weird not sitting at my usual table (which was now occupied with Franz, Nigel, Otto, Wing and Shelby) and walking past them to sit with who I assumed were Ellie's other friends. I could feel the daggers Shelby was shooting at me without turning around, but when I did turn I saw it was Otto who was glaring at me. If looks could kill I would defiantly have disintegrated on the spot. I turned back around and sat down before deciding I'd still talk to them, as I wouldn't sink so low as to ignore them.

Anna introduced me to Mike, Aaron and Joanne who were all in the Henchman stream. Joanne quickly made a point to say, "Call me Jo. If you ever refer to me as Joanne, I will rip your eyes out of their sockets. Promise." My eyes widened before the table burst into hysterics – including Jo. "I'm kidding! Jeez I'm actually a nice person, but I'm serious. Don't call me Joanne." That made me smile as I realised not everyone was as hostile as I first believed them to be.

(The Next Day) Professor Pike's POV

First thing I had Practical Technology with first year Alpha's, they don't need much attention I can just leave them to it. They'd find anything difficult. As the students walked into my classroom I noticed that they were very tall for their ages... and even some of the older students had wandered in. "Umm... Miss Trinity!" I called the blonde haired American in my room who answered by turning around and facing me. "I think you and you're friends are in the wrong room! Where are my first years?" Apparently I said that quite loud as many of my students had turned around and I then noticed the amount of stars (1) on their jumpsuits. "Oh... never mind Alpha's" I laughed nervously at my obvious mistake. "I must have just... forgotten..." I mumbled the last part in embarrassment, the last thing I need is for one of the students to tell Dr. Nero that I nearly taught the wrong lesson again. Three times in a week isn't very good for any teacher never mind one as well known as me. What if one of the students did tell Dr. Nero? Would the headmaster be angry? Or would he realise I'm getting old and 'release' me of my duties? Maybe it is time for me to retire soon, but then where would I go? I haven't got a woman in my life... the closest I've got is HiveMind and he's only a piece of technology.

"Professor!" A familiar Scottish voice distracted me from my daydream. "Are you okay? You look awfully pale..." I wasn't too sure who the girl in front of me was... I was positive that it was Miss Brand but... I thought Miss Brand didn't do anything with her hair. And certainly this girl had at least attempted to make an effort with her 'big' hair, I wasn't altogether too sure if she wanted to recreate the look of a bush baby. Some bits of her hair stuck out at odd angles... including her fringe... which seemed to seemed to be at a 90 degree angle off her face.

"Really? Do I? I don't feel any different?" In my head I was going through lists of illnesses I could possibly have. Maybe I have cholera... I'll have to go to the sick bay soon so they can properly treat it before it gets any worse.

"Professor, you look like you might faint... For your own safety I think you should go to the sick bay." I couldn't even get a word in, she just rambled on. "No buts Professor. Go. Now." For some reason I felt obliged to scuttle out of my classroom. Miss Brand and Mr Malpense would look after the students.

(Back in the classroom) Laura's POV

I cannot believe I just did that... Me? I mean... me... Laura Brand, getting a teacher to leave? I'm quite disgusted with myself actually, he trusted me. But he didn't even realise it was our class, he'd have probably wasted our lesson anyway. I'll just work especially hard next lesson, yes, that should clear it up. As I walked back to my seat someone who was sat by them self in the back started to clap which caused my friends to cheer enthusiastically. But Otto glared at me like I just killed his puppy Gary... well, his hypothetical puppy Gary which he's always wanted. Then if he actually got a pug puppy he'd train it to do all sorts, nobody was expect it because it's a little ugly pug but then it'd explode with amazing tricks. Well not literally explode because then it'd be a dead Gary... By the time I'd thought about Gary I was sat in my seat and realised that I really missed talking to Otto. I still talk to Shel now as we share rooms and I never really spoke to Wing much but we smile at each other when we do meet... but I haven't really spoken to Otto even though I've seen him a number of times. He always seems to be glaring though, maybe he needs glasses...

So BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! Did'ya like it? I hope you did( : Even if you didn't I'd appriciate a review( : Tattybye for now; D xxx