A/N: Alright back at it. Here is the second chapter for your enjoyment. Also I am still taking female oc's to pair up with Ulraj. If I don't get any takers soon though, I'll be inserting a character of my own creation.
Zak's POV
Mrs. Dunnwurthy stood at the front of the room, in what the students like to call "intimidation mode". She only dresses like this when there's a new kid, and to be honest it usually works pretty well on everyone, no matter how long we've been here. Callie looks at me, "She doesn't look that bad. Honestly it's a nice change of pace." I just chuckle and shake my head, "Just wait until she calls you up there to spar for the first time. You'll see what I'm talking about when I say that she'll get to you. The woman can be harsh, especially if your over confident." Callie just sighed, rolled her eyes and found a place to sit. I just snorted, honestly this girl didn't realize how awful Mrs. Dunnwurthy could be. Although I've got to admit that her determination is intriguing to say the least. Well here comes the entertainment.
No ones POV
Mrs. Dunnwurthy smiled viciously, "So, Mrs. McClare, how are you faring on your first day hear." As the woman spoke her smile grew wider, the tone of her voice laced with sarcasm and bitter intent. Callie took in a deep breath, before calmly replying, "Yes Mrs. Dunnwurthy, I've found the school interesting and diverse just like the teachers here." She smiled softly as she finished speaking, but the older woman's smile turned into a sneer, "Well, flattery won't get you anywhere, put your things down and get changed into this sparring outfit." She threw a white and black bundle at the girl who caught it and made her way to the locker room. Zak snickered lightly before whispering to Ulraj, "That girl doesn't realize what she's in for." Ulraj only gave a small 'hmph' in reply and waited for the girl to come out. Everyone was watching intently as the locker room door opened.
The sparring outfits were simple wrap around sleeveless shirts, pants and a cloth belt. Callie sighed softly as she took her spot on the sparring mat. The older woman smiled grimly, "So girl, do you even know how to fight? Or was your mom to intent on those stupid books of hers to even bother training you?" Callie narrowed her eyes slightly but managed to keep her voice under control, "My father taught me, before he left, afterwards I kept up with the training on my own time. I may not be as good as some of the others but I'm not totally helpless." Dunnwurthy smiled even wider at this, "Well not only can you banter back, but you've also not lost control of your emotions yet. I'm almost impressed. Almost." At this she surged forward aiming to hit in the girls abdomen area. Callie did a sidestep at the last minute, putting her hands against the woman's back, using her own momentum to continue pushing her forward. The combat instructor turned around and continued to throw blows, Callie barely dodging out of the way. That is until she felt herself stumble over the mat, at this Dunnwurthy used it to her advantage and slammed her fist down against the girl's shoulder, causing her to fall and skid a few feet.
Zak had to admit, she was holding her own pretty well until that last hit. Dunnwurthy was going to destroy her for that bit of back talk at the beginning of the spar. Unless she stayed down, which she would do if she was smart. "So do you yield, little girl, or do I need to continue to beat your little smart ass mouth until you learn respect?" Dunnwurthy practically snarled at the girl. Callie gave a small grunt as she picked herself up, "I'm not going to be bullied and certainly not by a teacher." As she got back on her feet, she rolled her shoulder and took a couple of breaths. Dunnwurthy stood up straight and seemed to look the girl up and down, "Well, I'll be damned. You've certainly got spunk girl, nothing like your mother in the area of combat. You may take your seat now." Callie only nodded in reply and made her way back to her seat. Zak looked over at the girl in surprise, no one had ever walked away from Mrs. Dunnwurthy after something like that. Class went on as usual after that. When it was over Zak and Ulraj waited outside for Callie to come out. As the girl emerged from the door, Zak instantly was all over her with questions, "How did you walk away from that spar without her totally kicking your ass? No one has ever done that before, what makes you so special?" Callie just laughed slightly before smirking, "What's the matter, jealous that I could handle myself with her and you can't? Emasculating, isn't it?" Zak and Callie locked eyes and the entire way to the cafeteria, did nothing but argue.
When they got to the table where Wadi, Thomas and Ulraj were, the argument had escalated to insulting each others personal lives. Wadi sighed and finally, slamming her hands on the table, interjected with, "If you two are done flirting, would you like to kiss and make up now so that we can eat lunch in peace?" Both teens looked at the girl and blushed darkly. Zak crossed his arms over his chest, and muttered something about getting his tray, while Callie just huffed and replied, "As if I was flirting with him, I don't dare try to imagine the girl who gets stuck with him." She then pulled a sack out of her bag and pulled out a small salad and water bottle. The group ate lunch in silence, with simple questions about each others day and how classes have been. After lunch was over Wadi and Callie had to go to health, as did the boys, but health was taught by gender due to the fact that boys and girls reacted differently to the subjects.
The other classes went similarly and at the end of the day, Callie had not only gotten into two more arguments but had also made plans for a sleepover at her house with Wadi. As she said goodbye to her new friends, she figured school wouldn't be so bad. Especially if she and Zak ever started to get along, although thinking back to what Wadi said at lunch she couldn't help but admit to herself that he was pretty cute. But the only way they would end up together was if a miracle happened. Hopefully her mom would keep to her promise of a home cooked meal tonight. Callie sighed and waited on the bench for her sister to come pick her up, only to find herself sitting next to Zak Saturday once more. "So waiting on your mom too?" He asked nonchalantly as if this were a normal conversation. "Older sister, mom's supposed to be editing her book right now," she replied softly, "But it's cool I guess. I'm used to it by now anyways." Zak nodded, "Must be nice to have an actual sibling." At this she snorted, "If she wasn't still being rebellious and getting into arguments with our mom every night I would agree. As it is I just wish she'd shut up for a while."
A small black car pulled up at this point and Callie sighed, and swung her bag over her shoulder, "See ya later Zak." And with that she was gone. Zak waited another couple of minutes for his mom, but that was long enough for him to think about the new girl and annoying and pretty she was. It's not like he liked her, but she certainly wasn't bad looking. And soon he was on his way home as well.
A/N: Okay so this took me forever to write, please review, I love to hear what my readers have to say. Until the next chapter.
