Another chapter! In this, more characters are introduced as well as their backstories. You also learn more about the main characters as well. Ejoy! XD
Saturday: June 1st, 2010 - 7:50 A.M. (Garside Jr./Sr. High School- Bus Transits)
The early morning sun dawned over the city. Quiet was never something to describe the town, but at Garside, quiet was the only thing obtainable. The reason for this was because of the school's location. All the way on the outskirts of the city by the Manhattan sky line to be exact.
Class 3-C was waiting rambunctiously on the curb of the bus lot with their numerous bags and suitcases. Jo Taylor (Girl # 14, Class 3-C) and her friends, Kacey Simon (Girl # 16, Class 3-C) and Amanda McKay (Girl # 18, Clas 3-C) sat on the sidewalk eating cupcakes Jo and her little sister made with elegant poses. These three girls were some of the most popular girls in school, but strangely, didn't have a mean bone in their petite little bodies. They were all head stars on the cheerleading team and were the most lovable girls as well, besides little Cat of course. They all giggled as they shared about their plans for the trip and occasionally flipped their hair to the side to purposely drive other boys crazy, and it actually worked. Kendall Knight was attracted to Jo and began dating her for five months in the eighth grade all because of that little hair trick she made.
Orenthal Cornelius Gibson (Boy # 1, Class 3-C) stood proudly with a bright smile, holding his PSP Vita tightly in his hands. Sweat moved down his face as he began to push the buttons intensely. Triangle, Square, Circle, Up and Yes! Gibby (a nickname he received from many of his classmates due to the fact that his regular name was like torture whenever it was attempted to be said) threw his arms up in the air in victory.
"I did it! I finally beat that son of a-," he was cut off with a sharp jab to the stomach. He looked up to see his three worst nightmares; Simon Cook (Boy # 19, Class 3-C), the so-called gang banger in Garside and his two side kicks, the moronic Ned Bigby (Boy # 14, Class 3-C) and the quiet Owen Reynolds (Boy # 17, Class 3-C).
"Why are you so happy fat-ass," scoffed Simon picking up his PSP. Gibby clutched his stomach and began to sharply breathe in some air to fight the tears welling in his eyes.
"Looks like the dork's been playing another game. God damn loser," laughed Ned. The Caucasian boy took the handheld device and began fooling around with it. Owen folded his arms and looked down at the boy with a pissed off look but didn't say anything. Sometimes, these three had no means to exist, but Owen never engaged in any of the garbage his two buddies did. Mostly because he had a brain, or even morals. Maybe even both.
"God, Assenthal! You're always wasting people's space and time with your fat behind! Can't you do anything but get in people's way," Simon spat. He kicked Gibby hard in the stomach with his polished Nike's shoes and jeered at him. "Moron!"
"Yeah! Fat-ass Moron!" Ned cried out in laughter.
"Shut Up!" Simon snapped, whipping his head in Ned's direction.
"S-sorry, boss," the boy said timidly. He was such a tool in many people's eyes, even in Gibby's.
"Let this be a lesson to you assenthal. Screw your wussy play, and get a damn life! Or we'll have to teach you how the hard way," the dark skinned boy snatched the device from Ned's hands and threw it harshly on the sidewalk, causing it to violently rebound. The trio walked off, but Owen glanced behind him and began feeling sorry for the kid. I'm sorry.
Gibby winced as he got back on his feet, tears stinging his eyes. Everyone that witnessed this either laughed or paid it no attention. He looked down at his game system and sobbed lightly. It is not wussy play.
The poor boy picked it up and wiped his eyes. A hand squeezed his shoulder which caused him to jerk suddenly and spin around. He came face to face with Kendall, Cat Valentine (Girl # 19, Class 3-C), Jo, Kacey, Amanda and Carly Shay (Girl # 12, Class 3-C).
"You okay Gibbs," Kendall asked reassuringly. Gibby nodded as he frantically wiped the tears furiously from his eyes.
"Those guys are just low life jerks. It's a wonder how they even are allowed to graduate with the rest of us," Amanda sighed taking out her lip gloss. Everyone else agreed with chuckles and nods.
"Gibby, just try and forget about them. Have fun on the trip! You can hang out with the rest of us," Carly beamed. She was always considered the sweetest and most sensitive girl in Class 3-C by every student and teacher. Carly would always be kind and considerate to everyone, even her enemies. It was as if she was programmed that way ever since she was born by her parents.
"Yay!" Cat shouted with a goofy smile. "That sounds like fun, hahaha. Gibby doesn't it sound like fun!" Cat twirled her velvet red hair, giggling.
"Um…Yeah…I guess so. Sure," Gibby began to smile weakly at the bubbly red head.
"Um, Gibby?" Jo began to pipe up walking towards him. "My little sister and I made these great cupcakes last night. There absolutely delicious! Trust me they are. Here, take one," Jo held out the plastic container, awaiting the boy's reaction. Gibby reached slowly over to her and stopped suddenly. "It's okay, they're not poisoned or anything," Jo laughed still holding the cupcakes.
"T-Thanks," Gibby told her with a smile as he grabbed one of the pink frosted cupcakes. Jo returned this with a little smile and placed the lid of the container back onto it.
"You're going to loooove them!" Kacey squealed with a smile.
"You three are the girliest things that ever walked this Earth," Kendall grinned. Jo, Kacey and Amanda flipped their hair once again as they turned their heads toward the dirty blonde boy.
"Are not!" the three pretty girls said simultaneously causing Kendall to burst out with laughter. Carly chuckled and covered her face with her hands while Cat giggled hysterically at the situation.
They're all so nice…even to me… they're all so nice. Gibby started to bite down on the soft cupcake and couldn't believe how fantastic they actually were to him.
Saturday: June 1st, 2010 – 8:04 A.M. (Garside Jr./Sr. High School- Bus Transit)
Zander was leaning against a stop sign as he waited for someone quite special to him. He kept looking at the screen of his phone, awaiting a new text until he heard a familiar voice suddenly come from the side of him.
"Hey!" it shouted from his right. Zander looked over slowly and grinned at the sight. Stevie Baskara (Girl # 17, Class 3-C) came waltzing over to Zander with a goofy smile on her face. She gave him a one arm hug and began to smile at him deviously.
"What is it Steves?" the confused boy asked. Stevie shook her head and began digging through her backpack. Zander stood on his tip-toes looking over her shoulder to see what she was reaching for.
"Plant the on the ground," she said sternly as she continued to dig through her backpack. Zander did as he was told like a son to his mother and put his feet soles back on the ground. Stevie let out a deep breath and turned around with an almost worried expression. "Here you go bro," she grinned, handing him a bright red items.
"Stevie…How…how did you?" Zander seemed flabbergasted by the gift. His face lightened at the sight of it. A set of brand new Muay Thai boxing gloves. He's been wanting these ever since he was ten years old and could make a proper fist.
"I was able to finally get them last week. That's why I wanted to make sure you were gonna be here," she smiled at how happy he became. Zander snapped out of his trance and remembered that he got her something as well.
"I got you something too Steves," Zander replied with a joyous tone. Stevie looked somewhat surprised at this and showed a bit of excitement.
"Me? You got me something?" Stevie started to point her ring finger violently at her chest.
"Of course, today's a special day," Zander acknowledged her with a grin as he pulled out something blue and soft from his backpack. "A brand new beanie," he beamed, holding it out to her.
"No Way!" she shrieked, snatching it from the boy's hands. She immediately tried it on and fell in love with it. "Zander! You got me the-."
"I know, I'm awesome," Zander smirked while folding his arms. Stevie's expressions quickly changed to a death glare.
"Don't get too full of yourself," she sternly said. Zander shrank away from her and put the gloves in his backpack. "I might just wear this throughout the entire trip though," Stevie laughed as she pulled the beanie down in front of her eyes chuckling. It's as if she could just changed her emotions like changing her clothes. It scared him, but at the same time, made him smile.
Saturday: June 1st, 2010 – 8:09 A.M. (Garside Jr./Sr High School- Bus Transit)
Carlos Garcia ran through the crowd, taking pictures here and there of every class mate he could find. He giggled once he snapped a photo of Susan Crabgrass (Girl # 10, Class 3-C) smiling brightly. Susie pushed her glasses up to the bridge of nose and smiled again before grabbing her camera.
"Carlos! I think you need Photography Rehab," she laughed.
"Do not. I'm just trying to make this trip as memorable as possible," he took one more photo of her shaking her head with a smile.
"I might as well help you out," Susie shouted running after him, snapping pictures of him from behind. Once Susie was lost in the crowd of her friends, Jennifer Mosely (Girl # 8, Class 3-C) walked up to the edge of the side walk and began to stretch with relief. The two things Jennifer absolutely despised were cramped spaces and mindless violence. The mention of a seven hour drive in a narrow bus, filled with rowdy teenagers almost caused her to vomit. She actually did one time when she first took the school bus to Garside during her first year and resorted to her parents and friends driving her instead. She was also a pacifist and would hold anti-war campaigns in the front of the school to get her message across. One time, she was suspended for holding three unauthorized rallies in one week.
"Might as well relax. This bus ride isn't going to agree with me one bit," Jennifer sighed.
Meanwhile, Carlos continued to flash his camera in every angle at every person.
"Would you quit it Garcia!" Jade West (Girl # 11, Class 3-C) barked while covering her face.
"You need to smile Jade, smile would ya," Carlos said innocently.
"NO!" Jade screeched while stomping away with pouted lips.
"She's no fun," Susie laughed while holding her glasses in place. Logan shook his head with disapproval and began to let out sighs.
"Carlos, Jade isn't someone to be messed with. Remember what she and Lucy did to you in the seventh grade?" Carlos shivered at the horrid memories. Jade and Lucy, the two biggest bitches in the whole school, shoved Carlos to the ground in an empty hall and made fun of his slurred speech from reading that day in class.
"C'mon Garcia!" Lucy spat while holding a book in her hands "Read this sentence again!"
"Yeah, it's like he's three! Can't you read Garcia! You're in the fucking seventh grade! You're not a retard right?" Jade mocked. Carlos shook his head furiously and began sobbing.
"Then why can't you read this simple ass book?" Lucy shouted, throwing the book at him.
"Dumb Ass," Jade smirked after walking away with the other girl.
It was the worst day of his life. Carlos' face brightened up again, "I don't care. I have dyslexia, so what? No need to be so harsh," Carlos made a gesture toward Lucy Stone (Girl # 13, Class 3-C), Jade, Grace King (Girl # 20, Class 3-C) and little Molly Garfunkel (Girl # 21, Class 3-C) who were sitting around alone away from everyone else. "Logan! You're not gonna have an anxiety attack are you?" Carlos gasped.
"No," Logan said rather irritated, "I took my pills this morning before I left."
"Good," Carlos smiled wide and pranced off to greet everyone else.
"How do you guys put up with that?" Susie whispered with curiosity in her tone. Logan slyly grinned and gave a shrug of carelessness.
"Miracles…all I can say," Logan grinned at Susie and walked back over to James. Andre Harris (Boy # 11, Class 3-C) was having his own exclusive dance party with Kevin Reed (Boy # 3, Class 3-C) and True Jackson (Girl # 9, Class 3-C). The three music drugged teens continued to move with the tunes Andre's iPod provided as they left the dock speakers. True laughed while watching Andre and Kevin break dance on the concrete. Andre let out a cry of victory after leaping up from his dance session followed by Kevin who was sighing in defeat.
"Dang Andre. The music man," True exclaimed. "You are the man when it comes to dancing, not to mention singing. Even playing any kind of instrument, and songwriting," the girl continued to shower him praise.
"We get it! He's multi-talented…now…what about me," Kevin cried out. True and Andre looked at one another before letting out hysterical laughs. "What's so funny?" Kevin demanded only getting more laughs. Lulu Johnson (Girl # 1, Class 3-C) sat on a rock, resting her head on her hands and her arms on her knees. She gave Kevin a disappointed look before glancing over to the other two laughing kids.
"Dude? We're basically telling you that you have no talent," Lulu said with a sad face.
"What! Yeah right, I've got the most talent. Right Lu? Most talent besides Andre?" Kevin asked with wide eyes.
"Yeah… no… not even close. Like, even if Stevie Wonder sprinkled some of his gifted talent on you…" Lulu stopped and gave a sigh of affection for the singer, "You still wouldn't come close".
"Little harsh," Kevin whimpered.
"Hey Lu, can you come back me up," True asked loosening the crimson red school tie around her neck. Lulu nodded as she ran over to True. "Andre, play something by Will Smith," she requested while clutching her locket that contained a picture of her idol, Will. Andre shuffled around in his iPod until he came across Summertime by Will Smith. After hearing the song play, True started to nod her head rhythmically.
"Alright True," Andre beamed while turning up the volume.
"Okay Will. Let's show them what we've got," True smiled. She began to move her body with the rhythm of the music.
"Go True," Lulu cheered from the sidelines. A crowd began to gather as True began to create her own dance number with every verse of the song. Kacey, Amanda, Jo and Carly rushed over to join in on the excitement while Gibby awkwardly tagged along behind them. Jo's hand was entangled with his as she urged him to come over and join, against his will.
"Yeah!" Haley Steele (Girl # 2, Class 3-C) cheered with joy. Her frazzled blonde hair waved as she moved her head with the music. A full-scale concert broke out on the bus lot; kids cheered and shouted for the dark skinned girl as she broke out in creative dance.
"Yeah…that's right…move like you mean it…yeah…move for me True," a shadowed figure muttered darkly from within the crowd of people. It was Nelson Baxter (Boy # 5, Class 3-C) the infamous class pervert. "Keep moving like that babe," he mumbled excitedly, watching the girl from behind as she moved in sync with the music.
Nelson had quite a reputation in Garside. He was considered the Warned Rapist due to all the stunts he's pulled over the years. In sixth grade, he groped Jo which earned him a two week suspension. In the seventh grade, he was caught bringing a whole collection of playboys to school. He usually covered them by hiding them in library books. Morons are always predictable. In the eighth grade, he grinded against Lulu in an empty hall on exam day. This allowed Nelson's manhood to be introduced to Lulu's raging foot. Poor guy wasn't able to walk for days. Sophomore year, he spread a vicious rumor that Stevie and him made out passionately at a party hosted by Amanda McKay. Obviously it wasn't true (hence…being a rumor), however when it comes to teens the truth is always boring. Stevie's reputation was ruined because of it and she had Nelson to thank for it all.
Everyone kept a close eye on the deranged boy as True continued to groove to the music. Meanwhile, Lucy and her gang were having their own private concert. Lucy had one earphone in one ear while Jade had the other hidden in her thick blue and black locks. Lucy bobbed her head back and forth while brushing her night black hair behind her ear. Her blood red highlights reflected the sunlight and she began to hide her eyes behind a pair of jet black sunglasses. Grace was obnoxiously chewing a piece of Trident gum while singing along to her own bright purple iPod. Grace's dirty blonde hair flailed around like vicious snakes in hunger as she jammed out to her favorite song.
Molly sat there twiddling her thumbs nervously. She glanced over to the large crowd just a few feet away from her and wished she could join them for at least one minute. Molly licked her lips anxiously as she spun her head back over to Jade causing her brown curls to bounce everywhere. She then began to grin as a boy emerged from the school doors from behind Jade. Kirby Bancroft-Cadworth (Boy # 8, Class 3-C) panted heavily as he sprinted toward the buses. Shit! I've…Only got a minute before the buses take of!
Kirby's leather shoulder pack and suitcases became cement statues to him as he heaved them with each step. His school uniform drenched in sweat as he slowed down and walked over to the bus lot. Behind him were two more students; Fredward Benson (Boy # 12, Class 3-C) and his soul mate, girlfriend and beauty, Samantha Puckett (Girl # 4, Class 3-C). Her blue eyes sparkled under the sun as she walked hand in hand with her boyfriend. She laughed hysterically after he whispered into her ear and began to punch him on the arm, almost playfully. Sam was an extremely strong girl and could bench press over 100 pounds as if it were nothing. She once, took down Simon, Ned and Owen all at once…that actually isn't a compliment or an insult but still. Freddie was more technical and nerdy. He and Logan had their own math club and he could even rewire any secured system. A few weeks ago, Freddie and a boy named Jake Collins (Boy # 13, Class 3-C) took down the entire school's security system and were able to decide what to eat for an entire week without being caught. French fries for a week beats mystery meatloaf and ice cold spinach any day.
They swept passed Molly and the other three girls as well and joined in on the anticipation with their other classmates. Molly's dark brown eyes focused on Kirby intensely after he sat down on the curb and started to talk to Robbie Shapiro (Boy # 21, Class 3-C). Robbie was the class representative and student body president ever since the eighth grade. Both of the boys started to converse over petty rich activities such as golfing at their father's country club or eating a fancy dinner in a five-star hotel thatmany people can only dream of doing.
Saturday: June 1st, 2010 – 8:20 A.M. (Garside Jr./Sr. High School- Bus Transit)
The bus doors finally swung open and allowed the teens to squeeze their way inside. Seats filled up fast all the way to the back of the bus as Tori and Trina followed behind Sam and Freddie to get on.
"What's up?" Trina asked suspiciously while sucking on her lollipop like a four year old.
"Huh? Oh, nothing," Tori sighed with a smile. Her slices of watermelon packed in a Ziploc bag concealing the juices that swirled around in it. Where are you? Tori bit her bottom lip and continued to allow her eyes to wander the parking lot. Trina had a sneaky grin emerge on her face as she stared at her sister's silly antics.
"It's a boy huh?" Trina cooed.
"W-what! No! I'm…just looking for someone," Tori turned bright red and began to quickly tuck a piece of hair behind her ear. "Look, it's nothing okay," Tori giggled.
"Yeah right! You're totally in love! It's written all over your little cheek bones," Trina burst out laughing. Sam and Freddie climbed onto the bus, clutching each others hands tightly as they walked down the aisle and took their seats next to Carly.
"What is with everyone and my cheekbones! Besides, it's none of your business anyway," the humiliated girl snapped in defense. Trina gave a sigh and began to shut her eyes.
"It's Beck huh? Right? Beck Oliver?" Trina piped up while twirling her lollipop in her dainty fingers. Tori's eyes shot open in a quick second.
"How did you know?" Tori gasped with a shocked expression. Her hands were beginning to crush the watermelon and puncture the bag as she pressed her fingers on it anxiously.
"I'm your sister…that's all I need to tell you Tor," Trina hopped onto the bus and began waving at everyone. Trina was pretty popular, especially with the boys (in good ways and bad ways). Sometimes she was considered crazy, but that was just her personality and Tori loved that about her.
"You're so annoying," Tori sighed as she held her solid black Jansport backpack on one shoulder. As she stepped onto the bus, Lucy, Jade, Grace and Molly followed behind. Lucy took off her sunglasses like she was a world famous supermodel and shook her red and black hair viciously to have it fall perfectly on her slender shoulders. She smiled seductively as she walked towards the back, all eyes falling on her whether it'd be envy, lust or pure fear. Jade, Grace and Molly all followed behind Lucy's shadow with intimidating looks radiating from their faces.
A car whizzed down the street a few minutes away. In it was Beck and Mike, shouting their heads off at Ms. Linston who was smiling and trying her best to maintain her sanity.
"Ms. Lins! We're gonna be late! I told you to wake us up at 6:30!" Mike whined while pulling on her headrest.
"I thought you said 7:30 Michael, now would you please- Oh look! There's your bus. Your still okay on time you two," the kind woman pointed out as she drove into the bus transit uncaringly.
"There! There! You can drop us off there Ms. Lins!" Mike shouted in anticipation, pointing urgently at the sidewalk.
"Calm your horses man," Beck laughed while patting his excited friend on the back.
"Alright, Alright. Here you go," she reasoned and pulled over suddenly.
"Thanks Ms. Lins," the two orphan boys beamed simultaneously while stepping quickly out of the car. The bus driver honked his horn violently, telling them to hurry up or they can forget about coming. Their classmates shouted their names from the windows with smiles as Mike ran to the bus doors with a gigantic grin on his face.
"Wait, Beck," Ms. Linston put her arm out of the window and grabbed Beck's arm in reassurance. "I want you to keep a close eye on him alright. Protect him. You're like a brother to him, you know. Keep him safe for me okay Beck," the woman smiled sweetly.
"Definitely Ms. Lins," Beck grinned. She then began to dig around in her bag urgently.
"Hold on just one more second," she told him while placing it on her lap. "Ah, here we are," she beamed as she pulled two necklaces out. "This is my gift from me to the both of you for graduating high school and making it this far," Ms. Linston began to tear up and smile. Beck took the two necklaces from her and realized that they were necklaces with the names Mike and Beck engraved on the tags.
"Wow. Thank you…Ms…that means a lot," he reached in and hugged her tightly.
"Was like only yesterday when I met you. So strong-willed, so hard headed, so determined…such a big heart. Although you went through something so horrible…you always focused on others Beck. Always wanted to make sure everyone else was okay before you. Mike was always the odd one out, but you befriended him because you wanted to make him feel special. Beck…I'm so proud of you," Ms. Linston began to feel tears spill from her eyes, "I'm so proud of both of you."
"Ditto," Beck chuckled trying not to give into the tears. Besides, it's not like he'll never see her again.
"Look at me! Getting all worked up," she laughed whole heartedly. "Go on honey. Go have fun okay!" she waved furiously out of the window as Beck ran off to the honking bus.
Once Beck finally reached the entrance the doors swung open, showing a driver with rage stained in his eyes.
"Oliver! I told you didn't I? Everyone must be here at 8:20 A.M. sharp!" his voice roared with frustration.
"I'm here now aren't I?" Beck smart mouthed while walking past him. The driver gave a pure snort of ignorance and closed the doors violently.
'Phew, almost missed the bus…the trip. How lucky am I?' Beck thought with a grin.
Pretty lucky...sure Beck haha! The next chapter is when all the action starts and the story really kicks off as well. You will be able to meet their evil teacher! Stay tuned :) and don't forget to review!
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