Day
Sam yawned as he looked around his sixth period classroom. The room was silent and smelled like chemicals, the smell made his nose burn. The teacher was sitting at her desk grading their tests from the day before and they were supposed to be reading the next chapter in their text books. Not that many were.
Only a few select people were actually reading the chapter, they were the ones that were scary smart or really needed the good grade. Sam for the most part had read the first two units before getting distracted by the other noises in the room. Like the girl across the room tapping her pen against her knuckles or the boy who was nervously tearing a piece of paper into pieces. Then there was the sound of all the people talking in low voices, the teacher didn't mind so long as they were quiet, or the sound the teachers red pen made when it would hit the desk.
Sam shook his head once trying to drive the sounds out of his head. He really needed to focus on something other than sounds for a while or he'd end up zoning out and missing the bell to freedom. For probably the hundred thousandth time that school year he wished he had sixth period with Miles. He needed someone to help keep him focused and as unlikely as that sounded with Miles it did work.
He'd have to focus in order to keep Miles from getting distracted. With another yawn Sam shifted half an inch in his seat and turned his head toward the window. It was a fairly cloudy day with a slight breeze. It wasn't cold out but it wasn't terribly hot.
It was hot enough to appreciate the slightly cool breeze. All in all, a good day indeed. With a little bit of luck it'd stay a good day and he wouldn't run into Kale. He highly doubted it though and as if to prove his point a dark red van drove by the school. Sam knew it wasn't very likely that it was Kale and his friends but it was still enough to make the muscles in his back tighten.
Sam eyes narrowed as he watched the road almost waiting for another red van to pass the window. The abrupt sound of the intercom caught his attention as it beeped loudly into the room. The principal's voice sounded seconds later; his voice echoed outside as well he was making a school wide announcement.
"Teachers and students may I have your attention please. I have an important announcement to make."
"And the thirty other announcements you've made today are what exactly?" The teacher asked as she looked at the speaker. Many of the students laughed. Mrs. Evens had a habit of marking down how many interruptions they'd have during the day because there was nothing she hated more than being interrupted.
"The local authorities have requested that we warn you of the danger that has appeared over the past two days. Three more bodies were found in the woods today. They were apparently attacked and killed by wolves. The mayor requests that you stay away from the woods until the animals can be found and killed. If you find that for some reason or another you must go then please take a gun with you. I'd hate to see any of your names in the local obituary. That is all."
Sam shook his head as the people around him started talking very loudly, many of them complaining.
"All right class doesn't forget that lab write ups are due tomorrow." Mrs. Evens yelled. The bell rang seconds later and there was a rush of students out the door.
"I'll see you tomorrow Mrs. Evens."
"Have a good day Sam." Sam smiled as he exited the room He had two and a half hours until he had to be at work and he planned on spending every second of it he could with his friends both human and Autobot. The halls were crowded as always and the noise was almost overwhelming. Students stood in groups crowding the halls and making it nearly impossible to get through in some places.
Girls stood in large groups by lockers and pointed at guys they'd like to date or screw and couples hugged and kissed in the middle of the hall. They didn't care about the cameras and the rules about PDA at all. After school, kids hurried to certain classrooms and clubs and the jocks stood around yelling insults at their favorite targets while their girls hung off their arms. Truth be told, the mayhem of the end of the school day was terrible.
For a while after Mission City, he hadn't been able to enter the crowded halls without his mind playing tricks on him. The end of the first day he was back had been the worst. He'd gotten halfway down the hall before the chattering had turned to screaming and the noise had become unbearable. He'd stayed in the bathroom until the halls had cleared out almost completely. He'd run into Mikaela halfway to the front door, she'd gotten worried and come looking for him. She'd told him later that the only reason she was able to get out so fast was because her classroom was closer to the exit. Though, like him, she had tried to avoid really crowded area's as much as possible.
It had taken almost three weeks for the overreactions to stop and even now a few months later they still popped up when he was stressed. Sam stopped by his locker putting up his Chemistry book and pulling out a small blue composition notebook. It'd take him about half an hour at most to finish his lab write up. Slamming the door to his locker, with unnecessary force, a few seconds later Sam made his way toward the stairs and to the exit.
"Sam!" Miles yelled as he caught sight of his friend. With a grin on his face Miles walked over to Sam and threw an arm around his shoulder. Sam laughed and shoved Miles arm off his shoulder
. "Hey Miles. So how was gym?"
"Eh. Long and boring but otherwise okay."
"Something interesting happened huh?"
"Yeah, and I missed it."
"Well you shouldn't spend the whole hour hiding behind the bleachers playing your DS."
"But my Aipom's about to evolve. Besides, I have to keep training cause if I don't I'll never beat you." Sam sighed and looked at his friend. To Sam's shame he did own a Pokémon game. He just couldn't help it the game was addicting and fun.
"Well, I've been too busy to play as of late, so beating me might be easier than you think." Miles grinned as he looked at Sam.
"Yeah, well, I'll still be lucky to beat you. You have a knack for those games." Sam laughed. He didn't have a knack for those games; Miles was just really bad at them. Sam laughed as he and Miles walked down the hall.
"You did hear the announcement the principal made didn't you Miles?" Miles nodded.
"Yeah man I heard it. They're being stupid."
"No their not. They're making sure that we have trouble after they leave."
"Why is Kale doing this Sam? I mean this isn't his territory. He shouldn't care."
"I don't know Miles. I really wish I did but I don't." Sam sighed as he scratched the back of his neck. The door slammed closed behind them and the sun, as bright as always even on cloudy days, made both of them blink their eyes rapidly. The parking lot was still filled with people and probably would be for another half hour. He could see Mikaela sitting on Jazz's hood.
"HEY KAELA!" Miles yelled as he and Sam approached her and the three Autobots. Mikaela snorted as she looked at Miles. He was to hyper for his own good.
"Hey guys." Mikaela stood and kissed Sam on the cheek.
"Hey you want to go get something to eat?" Sam asked as he threw his bag into Bumblebee's interior. "Sure I could go for some food. What did you have in mind?"
"Oh oh. Sam can we go to Burger King?" Miles asked as he jumped up and down a few times. Sam snorted and looked at his friend.
"Sure sounds good to me. What do you think Kaela?" Mikaela thought about it for a moment before nodding. They'd be able to eat outside at one of the picnic tables.
"Sure, let's go."
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Mikaela laughed as she watched Miles throw fries at birds. Said birds would then fight over said fries.
"Miles, you're going to start Bird War One if you don't stop throwing those fries." Miles looked at Sam for a second before throwing another fry in-between the fighting birds. Sam sighed and shook his head at his friend's antics. If Miles never grew up that was fine with him. He was after all Prowl's problem now.
"So Sam, am I ever going to get to meet Kale?" Mikaela as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. Brown eyes shining in amusement at Miles antics.
"Yes, you are. Even if Sam doesn't want you to." All three heads jerked up. Kale stood in front of them. Ashley hung off his arm almost like a trophy. The way she hung off of him remaindered her of the way she used to hang off of Trent when they were going out. Those were memories she could do without. Kale and his friends smiled at Sam. Sam knew this smile. It was the one Kale flashed when he knew that he'd beaten Sam in some way, shape, or form.
"Aren't you going to introduce me Sam?" Kale asked as he eyed his cousin.
"Mikaela, this is my cousin Kale, his girlfriend Ashley and his buddies Ronnie, Eddie, and Hector." Sam said as he pointed to each one in turn. "Kale and friends this is my girlfriend Mikaela and you guys already know Miles."
"Hi." Mikaela looked at Sam's cousin and his friends and for a second she had to wonder why he'd bought so many. She was greeted with a chorus of 'Hi's 'Hello's' and a "What's up" from Ronnie. The only one who hadn't said anything was Eddie, who was looking at her in a way that made her feel slightly uncomfortable. He had an almost longing look in his eyes. It made her nervous.
"So Sam, what's on the menu?" Kale asked as a smile crossed his face. Every muscle in Sam's body tensed and he was quite sure that he was growling so low that he doubted even Bumblebee, Prowl, or Jazz could hear him but he knew that Kale could.
"Don't know Kale. Why don't you tell me where you're eating tonight?"
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The scent of cake filled the air. It was so strong that when he inhaled through his mouth he could taste it. It was one of the perks of working in a cake shop he supposed. He got to smell all the sugary goodness while washing dishes. If he was lucky he'd get to help with a cake but it wasn't very often that he could. It wasn't all bad though. The pay was good and he got to watch his boss make these really kick ass cakes.
So, he couldn't really complain. Sam turned fast. For a split second he'd thought he'd seen something out of the corner of his eye. Great now he was seeing things too. Sam shook his head as he went back to his dishes. He was getting all riled up over nothing. Kale was just trying to get under his skin and much to Sam's shame it was working. He'd been jumpy since he'd run into Kale and his friends at Burger King. Kale was pushing his luck and he knew it.
"Sam, can you go get some eggs from the freezer and put them in the fridge."
"Sure Mary. As soon as I'm done with this dish."
"Okay, hun."
Sam smiled at Mary as she walked back out toward the front of the shop. Placing his dish in the sink to be rinsed, before grabbing a dish rag, Sam made his way toward the back door and the freezer. The night air was cool and the moon shone bright above his head. Sam sniffed the air for a few seconds his body going a bit tense. With a very inhuman sounding snarl he turned and came face to face with his cousin.
"Lovely night out isn't it Sam?"
"Of course it is, Kale."
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whatisee: More of any good thing is awesome. And CONGRATS you were the first reviewer for this chapter.
loopylouise123: Well I'm glad you like their relationship. I can just picture Miles annoying Prowl in little ways that are very annoying.
blood shifter: Yes action soon. If I could have I'd have skipped straight to the action and left you guys confused as hell. As for my family reunions the closest thing to one I've ever been to is Christmas dinner with the overly Christian relatives.
Elita One: I can see him doing that and my God I couldn't remember what windows were called for the life of me so I settled for the next best thing. Box's Yes I had a major duh moment in that chapter.
black dragon: Hold on… Sorry I had to go see what you were thanking me for. Well here's chapter three so your welcome.
Viper: Oh gods just don't die before you read this chapter. I don't need a human death on my hands. I kill enough things as it is. Even if most of those things are plot bunnies.
Creeno: You are correct. Any true Shia fan should know this though. I'm glad you like the prayer. To tell you the truth It's just something from the top of my head. I probably could have found something better on the net but I didn't feel like looking. As for Kale. Be afraid be very afraid.
Firelizard Tamer: I love your reviews they're so long. I'm happy I'm able to keep you guessing. Yes why they are will be explained. I hope that this chapter makes you wander even more.
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