Hey everyone… sorry about the long periods. I will try and fix that, but this chapter gave me writers block for a while. Anywho… I sadly do not own TMNT in anyway shape of from… that's why I'm asking Santa for it this Christmas. Cross your fingers… ON WITH THE CHAPTER!
Lizzy's P.O.V.
It didn't take long for Cade and me to get up top. We headed straight for the school, not having to stop for April because she was meeting us at the school. For most of the time neither of us talked, but I got bored and decided to do something to distract myself. I suck my lips in together and then release them, ending up with a 'pop' noise. I glance to Cade and notice that she isn't paying attention, so I do it again. I make the noise louder than last time. I look to her again and she's still not noticing. This angers me. All I'm trying to do is annoy her and she doesn't even notice me. I continue this for about 5 minutes, making the popping noise every few minutes. I go to do it again, but get a hand cupped over my mouth.
"Lizzy, it you do it again I swear to god I will rip off you lips and feed them to Spike. Got. It," she threatens in a low, menacing voice that just made me about pee my pants. I slowly nod and she removes he hand.
"Um… Cade, Spike is a turtle… and turtles don't eat human flesh," I correct her in a matter of fact tone. She gives me a scary glare… and I mean scarier than Raph's.
"Eeep, okay I'll be quiet," I say quickly. She smirks and faces forward as we walk. About two minutes later we come up to this huge building that has a sign that says 'Roosevelt High School' on the front. I completely stop and just look at the building. I only look away when I hear someone running towards us. I glance over to see April.
"Hey Cade, Lizzy. You guys ready?" April greets. I grin and nod.
"Alright, then let's go or we'll be late," she continues, grabbing my arm and bringing me inside as Cade follows. Once inside I glance at everything that is happening. I see the teenagers standing around talking with their friends. I watch as teachers walk down the hallway observing the students probably just as much as I am, but making sure everything remains peaceful.
"So… this is high school, huh?" I asked amazed as we stood in the entryway.
"Yep… welcome to hell. Ya know, it's not too late to turn back now," Cade exclaimed, which got me a little worried.
"Is it really that bad?" I asked looking towards April.
"Cade, quit freaking her out. No Liz, it's not. Ignore Cade," April reassured placing a comforting hand on my shoulder. I gave her a small smile.
"Alright, let's head over to your locker, which is next to Cade's," April informed as I followed her over to the sophomore wing.
"How? I thought they were alphabetical order?" I wondered aloud.
"They are, my last name is Hannah and April set you up under Hamato," Cade explained. I nod as we made our way by the lockers. Once there, I learn that my locker is to the left of Cade's. I pull out my schedule and look at my combo before using it.
"22… 34… 00," I think aloud as I reach each number opening it up on my first try. I then take off my backpack and pull out my belongings. I place all of them in my locker except for the orange one, which I had decided would be for my first two hours. I take off my winter gear and place them in my locker while grabbing my Tphone and slipping it in my sweatshirt pocket. Shutting it I turn to Cade and April.
"Alright, now that you're done I'll head over to my locker while Cade stays with you and I'll meet you first hour, kay?" April told me.
"Gotcha, see you soon," I replied. She smiled before heading off down the hallway into the crowd of students.
"Alright Shorty, we'll just hang out for a bit until it's time to go to class," Cade told me. I nodded in agreement. So for the first few minutes we stand there in silence until two boys showed up next to Cade.
"Yo Cade, what's up?" One of them asked. This one fairly tall and had black hair and amber eyes. He was wearing blue jeans, a green shirt, and a leather jacket. The other boy was about as tall as me and had red hair and dark blue eyes. He was also wearing blue jeans, a red shirt, and a black and white checkered sweatshirt.
"Hey Lucas, Nicki! Not much, you?" She replied fist bumping the one with black hair.
"Oh just checkin out the new hotty. Hi, my name's Nick," the one with orange hair introduced pushing past Cade way into my comfort zone and holding out his hand. And yes, I do have a comfort zone that only certain people are allowed in, like Mikey, not this guy.
"Hi, I'm Lizzy," I smile, hesitantly, but shaking his hand. The black haired boy, Lucas, pulled Nick back by his hood and thankfully out of my face. I give him a smile. He nods in return.
"Nicky, stop. Do you want to scare her. Hi Liz, I'm Lucas. Sorry about him," Lucas introduced with a smile.
"That's alright, just no more cheesy flirting with me. Sorry, but I'm taken. Also, I'm already scared enough thanks to Cade," I replied focusing the first part to Nick.
"Darn, oh well. So you new here, right?" he asked.
"Yep," I answered.
"Cade, did you show her to look out for yet?" Lucas asked focusing back to Cade.
"No, but I was just about to. Now Liz," Cade began wrapping an arm around my shoulder. "You see that group of sophomore's over there," she asked pointing to a large group down the hallway.
"Yeah," I replied slightly confused as I looked towards a large group. I took notice that the boys wore varsity jackets as the girls wore a gaudy amount of pink anyone could possibly wear.
"Stay away from those jerks. They will ruin your life," Lucas informed while Nick nodded from beside him.
"So… I'm guessing that the girls are the mean girls you were talking about," I say looking back towards Cade and the boys.
"Yep," she answers popping the p and crossing her arms.
"Alright, avoid pink and I'll be safe," I tell her with a smile.
"Unless they decide to not avoid you," Nick croaked.
"Why would you say that?" I ask turning towards him, winkling my eyebrows in confusion.
"Cause they're coming this way," Lucas answered. I then turned around and sure enough… three girls that were in the group started to walk this way.
"Great, Missy and her cronies," Cade grumbled as the approached us.
"Hello Cade, losers, and… newbie," one of the girls greeted, especially with interest when greeting me. She had bleached blonde hair, which was obviously died, that was pulled into a high pony tail and brown eyes. She was wearing a see-through hot pink t-shirt with a low V-neck. The only thing covering up her bra was a white spaghetti strap tank top. On her bottom were the shortest jean skirt I had ever seen and a pair of black boots that went up to her knees. The other two behind her weren't much better but at least they had the decency to wear pants to cover her lower half all the way. One had extremely curly brown hair and amber eyes while the other had straight red hair and lime green eyes. Both were also wearing pink.
"What do you want Missy?" Cade asked sourly adding a glare.
"Oh Cade, I'm hurt. I just wanted to say hi to our newest addition to Roosevelt High," the blonde one, Missy, answered in a hurt voice before turning to me.
"Hello newbie, I'm Missy. These are my friends Lindsey," she introduced pointing to the red head, "and Megan," Pointing to the brunet.
"What's your name?" she asked.
"Lizzy," I said slowly giving her an untrusting glare.
"Well Lizzy, you seem nice. Tell you what, why don't you come over and hang out with us instead of these losers," she advised with a smile that I did not like. Just then a voice that sounded a lot like Raph popped into my head with a few words it wanted me to say.
"Really... oh wait, that's right. I don't hang out with people who've chosen to be sluts as their choice career," I replied placing a hand on my chest and giving a sly smile trying to hide my laugh while the others began to chuckle behind me.
"What did you say?" Missy asked in surprise with a hint of anger while her cronies looked surprised.
"Don't get me wrong, I hope everything works out for you and you get everything you want and more, but… that just isn't me. So I have to say no to your offer, but good luck though," I told her giving her a grin. She seemed at a loss for words while the two looked at her from behind.
"You have made your first enemy Lizzy," Missy yelled and stomped away with the others following behind glaring at me as they head back to the group. I turned around back to my friends just before they burst out laughing and I soon follow suit.
"Liz, that was amazing," Nick said in a praising tone.
"Yeah. The only other person I've seen stand up to her was Cade here," Lucas snorted pointing a thumb at Cade who smirked.
"True, but you broke one of the rules I told you to follow. Oh well, at least you did a hell of a good job doing it," Cade praised as we bumped fists.
"Thank you, thank you. I'm here Monday through Friday," I said bowing while laughing. We all laughed a few more minutes before the warning bell rag through the hallway.
"Well time to go, buy guys," I told them waving bye as they did.
"Oh Liz, meet me by our lockers for lunch," Cade informed as I was about to leave. I nodded and headed towards my first hour, which was history. I look on my schedule to find the room number.
"Room 34," I say to myself trying to find it. I few minutes later I find myself walking into my class. I know that I'm in the room because I see a smiling April. I smile back and head over to her taking the open seat next to her.
"So… did you meet anyone while hanging out with Cade?" April asked as I sat down.
"Yeah. A couple of boys named Lucas and Nick. Then there was the one girl named Missy, plus her cronies," I tell her.
"Those two are pretty cool, but Nick asks out every girl he meets. As for Missy, did you piss her off?" April asks while leaning on her elbows.
"Does calling her a slut count as pissing her off?" I ask tapping my chin. At first April just stairs at me, but that soon passes and she covers her mouth trying to stifle a chuckle.
"Wow Lizzy, you need to stop hanging out with Raph," April said turning towards the front of the classroom. I laugh while nodding also turning towards the front, but unfortunately I see Missy walk into the classroom. She glares at me before taking her seat as the bell rings. Then a middle aged man walked in and closes the door before and then walked into the class room. He has black hair and dark blue eyes as well as wearing a white shirt and black pants with a #1 dad tie on.
"Hello students. I hope you enjoyed you weekend, now let's take roll shall we," he begins. He soon rolls through the names, but pauses once he reaches my name.
"Elizabeth Hamato… well class it seems we have a new student. Will Elizabeth Hamato please stand up," he calls. I quickly stand up while all eyes turn towards me.
"Welcome Elizabeth to World History. My name is Mr. Bradley. Your last name sounds Japanese. Why don't you tell us about yourself," he commands with a gentle smile.
"Well, first off please just call me Lizzy or Liz. Also, my last name is Japanese. I was adopted a couple months ago by a Japanese man and his four sons, aka my father and my four brothers. Other than that I like to draw, play videogames, practice ninjistu, and skateboard," I smile to the class before sitting back down.
"Awesome, now to finish roll and begin with today's lesson," he began and did just that. The lesson was quite boring and it had something to do with the Roman Empire and it looked like you had to take note. I saw April getting them so I figured I would get them from her later. Otherwise, all I did that hour was doodle with my pens. That didn't last long though because he passed out a worksheet. So I had to put away my doodles and work on that. Luckily, I was sitting next to April, so I just had her help me. Not soon enough, the bell rang ending that hour.
"April, I learned something," I said to her as we stood up and exited the classroom.
"What's that?" she questioned raising an eyebrow.
"That you are going to have to help me study for history tests," I answered as we walked. She laughed in reply. We soon parted ways and I headed to the next classroom. When I entered I saw Cade sitting in the way back, so I took the next vacant seat next to her. That's when I saw both Lucas and Nick in front of us.
"Hey Lizzy, how was your first hour?" she asked turning towards me, as do the boys.
"Pretty good, except I can't retain history to save my life and Missy is in that hour," I told them with a straight face. Then all three hissed as if they were in pain. I give them all questioning looks, but that's before I watch Missy walk into the room.
"Great, with My luck I'll have her in all my classes, won't I?" I ask them.
"Turtle luck I suppose," Cade told me. The boys give us a look now.
"Inside thing, don't worry about it," I respond. They nod and turn around. The bell went off and an older woman stood up. She had graying hair that was down and was wearing a floral pink shirt and a flowing white shirt. Kinda reminded me of a hippie from her day, which would fit seeing how old she was.
"Welcome, welcome to another glorious day in English. Let us go through roll and begin today's lesson," she began going through roll call and stopping at my name, so I stood up and pretty much did the same speech as last hour. She smiled and told me her name, which is Mrs. Applebottom continuing through roll.
"Alright, today you will all be picking out a book for a book report. It can be any of your choosing, as long as I okay it. I will pass out the rubric and then you can choose your book from the shelves in the back of the room or from the library. After you find your book you will read it for the rest of the hour. Now that that is covered, Lizzy since you are new I will let you choose first," she explained passing out a piece of paper to everyone. I smile and nod. Once getting the go ahead, I decide to check what she had in her collection first. So I make my way into the back of the room and approach the big, maple wood shelf. I carefully run my finger across the binds of the book, until something catches my interest. I gently pull it out and read the back. After debating on it, I decide to read it. I smile at my selection and head back to my seat.
"What book did you choose?" Mrs. Applebottom asks once I sit.
"The Hate List," I say. She smiles and gives the go ahead to everyone else. They all scramble up a few heading to the back of the room while most of them head to the library. Only then do I notice that Cade was still in her seat.
"Aren't cha going to get a book?" I asked her opening my book to the front page.
"Nah, I've got one at home I'll bring tomorrow for her to okay," she told me. I shrug my shoulders and begin to read. And that's how I spend the rest of the hour… reading. I was actually surprised by the bell when it rang because I was so into the book, but I put in a bookmark which was my doodle page and close the book. The Cade and I stand up and make our way out of the classroom.
"See you at lunch and don't do anything I would do," Cade reminded as we went our separate ways down the hallway to my locker. There I exchanged my orange binder for my yellow one. Then I head to my next hour, which was art. Once I got there a middle aged woman greeted me at the door. She had short brown hair and gray eyes. She was wearing a red sweater and black dress pants.
"Hello, you must be the new student Elizabeth Hamato. I'm Miss Lace and I will be your art teacher. I have assigned you a seat in the front row next to that girl over there," Miss Lace introduced, explained, and then pointed to a girl with extremely curly brown hair and light brown eyes. She was wearing a light blue fuzzy sweater, dark blue skinny jeans, and blue converse shoes. I headed over and took a seat next to her.
"Hi, I'm Lizzy Hamato," I introduced turning towards the girl with a smile.
"Hi Lizzy, I'm Katie Ramirez. It's nice to meet you," she replied giving me a smile as well.
'So far, so good,' I thought. That was until Missy and her two minions walked into the room. I let out a groan before dropping my head onto the table with a loud thud.
"You okay?" Katie asked raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, if having the girl who's apparently out for revenge for calling her a slut in every single class so far is okay," I replied twisting my head to face Katie.
"Who Missy?" she question and I nodded.
"Wait… so you're the newbie who got in Missy's face this morning. Well, I'm glad that someone finally has besides that one chick," Katie remembered with a smile.
"How'd you know?" I asked raising my head.
"Things that happen like that spread quickly thought the school," she informed. I nodded and the bell rang. Miss Lace quickly shut the door and made her way to the front of the classroom.
"Welcome to class everyone. Before we take roll I would like to introduce you all to our new student. Elizabeth Hamato," she began gesturing towards me. "Now on with roll." She then began to go through roll, which didn't take long.
"Now today students I would like you to draw something from out of your imagination, but to get credit for it you must place it in New York. You know where the supplies is, so now begin," and with that all the teenagers went off in different direction collecting different art supplies. I was completely lost, and luckily Katie saw that.
"Paints are in the back, pastels are next to the paint, pencils of every type by the window, and paper is in the front," she stated before heading towards the back.
"Thanks," I replied before going over by the window and grabbing two tins of pencils. One ha colored pencils while the other had drawing pencils. I set them down on the desk before going towards the front and grabbing a twelve by eighteen piece of paper. By the time I get back to my table Katie has already gotten back and had an array of different paints, brushes, and a canvas a bit smaller than my paper. I sit down and quickly get to work. In doing so I completely cut off the whole world around me, trying to get a good start on this project and not lose the image I have in my head. Before I know it I have most of the buildings outlines done. I was about to continue on when a voice pulled me out of my trance.
"You're a really good drawer," Katie told me glancing over my shoulder. I look back towards her with a smile.
"Thanks, I like your painting idea," I compliment looking art her project. It looks to be a dancer on the stage, which I'm guessing is Broadway, but so far it was just the outline, like most of the classes.
"Really?" she questions looking at it.
"Yeah I really do," I reassured her ending with a smile. She smiled back and began to work again, as did I. I then worked hard till the end of the hour finishing the outline of the city towers.
"Alright everyone, we have ten minutes until the end of class so that means it's time to clean up," Miss Lace commanded. Everyone began to run around a put their things away as I was shown where to put my things by Miss Lace before I put away my art supplies after. As I did this, I happened to glance over towards Missy's direction and noticed how she wasn't doing anything but watching her friends put the things away. By the time I was done there were only a few minutes of class left, so I gathered my things and laid down on my desk. Soon class ended and I walked out of the classroom with Katie by my side.
"So, how's your first day so far?" she asked.
"Pretty good so far, if you divide Missy out of the equation," I laughed and she smiled.
"That's good… well see you later then," she said. I nodded and waved heading towards my locker where Cade is probably waiting. Soon I get there with Cade, the boys, and April are waiting. I smile and open my locker shoving my stuff in there. I slam it shut and we headed to lunch. Once there we got our lunch and sat down at a large round table. Then we began to eat. It was pizza day! I got in a few bites listening to my friends talk and laugh before I saw Katie looking around for somewhere to eat. It was almost like she was lost. It confused me.
'Doesn't she have anywhere to sit?' I asked myself. I cock my head and April notices before glancing in the direction I am looking at and then turns back to me.
"That's Katie. She started at the beginning of the year. Sadly, nobody's tried to make friends with her and every time I try to talk to her she oddly disappears," April explained.
"I know who she is. She's in my art class. When I talked to her she seemed nice…" I told her before taking one more moment to think before standing up.
"I'm gonna go talk to her. April, guard my pizza," I declare before heading towards her. Maneuvering my way through the students, I make my way over to her before she disappears.
"Hey Katie," I say as I stand next to her.
"Hey Lizzy," she greets in reply.
"So I wanted to ask, do you want to sit by me and my friends?" I asked getting to the point.
"Really?" she questions with a hint of surprise.
"Yeah! Come on," I beamed as I directed her to the table. Once there I changed seats so I could sit next to her and make her feel more comfortable. We sat down and I took a huge bite of my pizza while Katie began t eat her salad.
"So Katie, you joining us today?" Lucas asked.
"Yeah, if that's alright," she replied eyeing him.
"It's cool," Cade smiled taking another bite of her own pizza.
"Besides, you're hot," Nick insisted leaning closer to her since he was next to her on the other side.
"Sorry, Nick. You're not my type," she said pushing him away so she had her space. He snapped his fingers and began eating once more.
"Do you always hit on girls?" I asked him.
"Yep," Lucas answered for him. In reply Nick glares at him. After that we began talking about different thing and at one point we were laughing so hard milk came out of Nick's nose, which made us laugh even harder. Once the laughing died down Katie spoke.
"This is really nice. I haven't really acted like this in a long time," she admitted with a smile.
"Stick around with us Kate and you'll act like this more often," Cade informed.
"Yeah Katie. After today you've officially been added to the group," April announced.
"Really?" she asked with a smile.
"Of course Katie and you're not getting rid of me that easily. I'm gonna be here whether you like it or not," I tell her as everyone at the table smiles.
"And that goes for all of us," April declared as we all nod. After that we continue talking until the bell ending lunch rang and everyone hurried out of the cafeteria. We all headed off to our lockers, but before Katie could get too far I told her to meet me at my locker after school. She nodded and ran off. I then gathered my things for the rest of the day and headed off to my next class, which was biology. Once there I sat down next to April and Cade in the back. When the bell rang I glanced around and noticed that neither Missy nor her cronies were in the class. I gave myself a mental high-five as the teacher stepped up to the front of the class. He was a tall man with black hair and blue eyes. He wore a white shirt and a black tie. He began roll and went through it, but of course stopped at my name and he introduced himself. I learned his name was Mr. Klenk.
"Alright, today class we are going to watch a movie on the evolution process," he said hooking up the DVD and beginning the movie. I took this time to take out a piece of paper and began to doodle while Cade slept and April actually watched the movie. The hour seemed to speed by because the bell was ringing for the next hour. Everyone got up and April, Cade, and I exited the room and headed towards the gym. Once we got into the girls locker room I went into the gym teacher's office while the girls went to go change. In there was a tall man with blonde hair and greenblue eyes. He is wearing blue shorts and a white t-shirt.
"You must be the new student Elizabeth Hamato. I'm coach Simons," I introduced.
"That would be correct and please call me Lizzy," I smiled, which he returned before handing me a set o gym clothes in the school colors.
"Here are you gym clothes. Go change," he ordered. I quickly found a locker and set my stuff in it before going and changing. Once done I put my clothes away, but kept my mask on my head. After I went out into the gym and stood next to April and Cade, who were next to Katie. Apparently she also had gym with us. As I looked around I also noticed Missy was here with one of her friends. I sighed as Coach Simons entered the gym and took roll.
"Alright, now that that is done, I want 10 laps around the gym and then we'll play a few rounds of dodge ball. Many kids groaned as a few cheered. He blew his whistle and everyone took off. I opted to stay with Katie and April as Cade took off ahead after Missy.
"What's Cade doing?" I asked.
"Trying to beat Missy," April answered.
"Why?" I asked.
"Because Missy thinks she's the best and Cade wants to prove her wrong," April told me.
"I could beat her," I announced with confidence.
"So could I, but I don't really see the point in wasting my energy," Katie said.
"Are you a runner?" I asked.
"Yes, but I prefer dancing. My mother owns a dance studio," Katie answered.
"That's cool. Hmm, it may be pointless to waist my energy, but I'm going to run ahead. See ya," I told them before darting out towards the front and towards Missy and Cade. Soon I made my way up to them on the other side of Missy.
"Hey guys," I smiled. Missy glared while Cade nodded. Both were beginning to sweat, but for the most part okay. I stayed at that point for a few minutes, but by the third lap I didn't want to dilly dally anymore.
"Bye guys," I smiled before racing out in front of them and sped to a faster rate. Being a ninja sure had its advantages. I began to run faster and faster and before I knew it I was passing Katie and April again. I waved and kept on my merry way. I then passed Missy and Cade again. I kept this up until I had finished my tenth lap at least three laps before the others. I stood off to the side barely huffing or sweating and waited for everyone else. I didn't have to wait too long though because it seemed Katie had followed my example and started passing everyone else. She came in about a lap after me. She came over and sat next to me and we waited making small talk.
"You're fast Lizzy," she told me.
"Thanks, so are you. You should join track or cross country," I told her.
"Thanks I'll think about it. So should you," she replied. I shook my head.
"Not my kind of sport, but I love baseball and softball," I said. After that the coach blew the whistle and we gathered. Cade came over to me and we bumped fists and April gave me a thumps up. The Coach then proceeded to split us up into different teams. Luckily Cade, April, and Katie were all on my team while Missy and her friend were on the other. How much more perfect could this get! He blew the whistle and the game started. I quickly grabbed the ball and threw it, hitting a kid and sending him out of the game. I saw a ball coming my way and I grabbed it, sending whoever threw it out of the game. I retreated towards the back to decide who was next. I looked around and noticed the Missy just happened to be open. I took this opportunity to get a running start before chucking the ball. It took her by surprise hitting her in the shoulder hard. She turned towards me and gave me a glare that could kill before sitting out. And this is how I spent the hour, dodging and throwing balls. Our team won both times we played. After the two games we headed into the locker rooms to clean up and change. I quickly did this and waited for the bell to ring while I talked with my friends, who congratulated me for my awesome dodge ball skills. Once the bell rang we piled out of the room. Cade and I went to math while Katie and April went to their next class. I entered and took a seat next to Cade. The bell rang and Missy had not entered the class room. A middle aged woman stood up and began to take roll. She had shoulder length blonde brown hair and brown eyes. She wore a white sweater and blue jeans. During roll she stopped at my name and she introduced herself as Mrs. Wenk. She told me to tell her a little bit about myself and so I did.
"Today we will be studding the areas of different shapes, so be ready to take some notes," she warned beginning to write. I obeyed taking out some paper and a pencil copying down what she had on the board. This took about 30 minutes before she told us the homework.
"Page 345, numbers 1 through 32. And Lizzy, I will get you a book," she informed before heading off to get my book. Once done she set it on my desk. I opened up the book and began to work on the problems. I have to admit this was kina easy, but I got stuck on some parts which Cade helped me on. By the end of the hour I was almost done, so I packed away my things and waited for the bell. Once it rang I sprang out of my seat and raced off towards my locker. I opened it up and began to pack away my math book and my binders. I put on my winter gear and slipped my Tphone into my coat pocket. I closed my locker and waited for the others. Once April and Katie got there the four of us headed to the doors. But then I felt a sudden urge.
"Hey guys, wait for me by the flag pole, I godda use the bathroom," I tell them. They nod before I head into the nearest bathroom. I quickly head into the stall and do my business. In there I felt like someone was watching, but I ignored the feeling thinking it was probably another student. After I finish I gather my things and wash my hands. I was about to head out the door when all of a sudden I was slammed into the wall by two people. By the time I had registered what was happening Missy was in front of me while her minions were holding me a few inches off the ground. I gave her the worst glare I could manage as she smiled evilly.
"Hey Lizzy. I need to have a word with you…"
Duh Duh DUH! What will happen next? You'll just have to wait until next time. And tell me if you thought the ending was kinda fast. Until then, bye :)