Angpetu POV
"How did I get roped into this?"
Allison giggled beside me, shaking her head. She seemed to be amused by my apparent reluctance. "I don't know how I got here either, so you cannot leave me!" She sounded so serious, but it was obvious she was happy to see Scott on the field. Pretty soon, I smelled a familiar scent as well.
"Hey, it's Isaac! I'm gonna run down and say hi." She nodded, and Lydia's face contorted into cynical confusion. "Lahey," she scoffed," how did a guy like him capture the attention of a girl like you?"
I shrugged," Blue Eyes are a weakness, babe. Plus, he's a cutie!" Allison caught on soon, snickering a bit. "Is he the guy you were talking about this morning?" Smirking, I put a finger to my lips, turning and walking down the bleachers. "Izzy! I didn't know you were on the Lacrosse Team!"
He jumped, literally jumped off of the bench and onto the grass. "So you scare easy I presume,"I teased, giving a small smile. He stuttered, unable to complete a single word without blushing and turning his head downward. "You are just way to adorable, and I think Coach is about to have an Aneurysm. I'll find you later." He seemed to comprehend the red-faced man's screaming, for he smiled slightly before rushing out to the field.
Walking up to Allison and Lydia, I could sense another's eyes on me. Turning, I saw the young wolf and his friend. It seemed he'd sensed me. "What was that?"Lydia questioned me, arms crossed, stance defensive. "What was what?" She scoffed, eyes rolling. "That whole conversation and then the stare down." Allison asked me so innocently, I couldn't help but answer. "Like I said, Isaac's cute, which translates to shy, and I don't know about the second part." For the most part, Ally was satisfied, but Lydia was extremely suspicious- I could smell it on her.
"So, Since Allison's bugging out, are you coming to my party or not." It came out as more of a command than a question. She was trying to invoke her 'Queen Bee' status, but she it didn't really affect me. "We'll see, Red. I might have something to do that day." The inevitable stare-off with Bitch Faces at 100%. I didn't have the time to play mean girl with the Queen Bee, and it must have seeped through on accident because I could see the fear in her eyes as she turned away. "Wh- whatever. It's your social life."
Acting nonchalant, I mentioned lunch next period, and left the practice. Apparently, I had arrived just in time to catch a glance at Chocolate Thunder. Curiosity overcame me as I walked to the tall boy-man. As I pulled out a chair, he seemed surprised. His dark brown eyes gazed at me the same way mine did him. "I'm Angpetu. Who are you?" I was straightforward in my question, prepared for a simmering glare or a silent shrug, but instead I got a short simple answer. "Boyd. And I know who you are. Saw you hanging out with the other new girl and Lydia Martin." So he was a bit hostile, I could handle that. I slumped slightly, heaving a sigh. "Girls are crazy! Little Red made me watch a practice, and I just nearly escaped with my life. It was okay, but she's kind of sour."
That's how I made friends, connecting with others. Boyd didn't really like the 'popular' crowd. Isaac was looking for a connection. I could see when the tension left his body. He soon wore a soft smile and was conducting conversation easily. "So, you seem like a pretty buff guy! Why aren't you on the Lacrosse Team or something?" It was an honest question. Then Teen looked like the human version of a well- chiseled statue. He smirked,"It's not really my thing. Besides, I work after school." Shrugging, my shoulders tensed suddenly. My head turned to the windows, eyes searching for the beacon of stress. My eyes landed on a young looking girl with frizzy blond hair and baggy clothes. Her head was buried in a book, and she seemed to be purposefully ignoring the outside world. "Who's that?" I asked Boyd, sensing his questioning gaze.
When he realized who I was talking about, his eyes immediately tightened. He shook his head, scoffing at the scene before him. "That's Erica. She's a sweet girl, but she's isolated because the petty children at this school don't know how to deal with someone who is different." At my confused gaze, he heaved a sigh. "Epilepsy, she has epilepsy," he paused, waiting for my disgusted gasp or inconsiderate scoff. I did neither. This Erica girl, I knew something was off. "I knew a girl in my hometown who had that. She had to take meds, but sometimes the seizures would just sneak up on her." With that, I rose from my seat, walking out of the cafeteria.
"Hi, I'm Angpetu, but you can call me Ang or Petu." She looked startled, almost falling off of the bench. Her eyes held a fear I could slightly understand. "I know you're Erica, but I don't know your last name,"I prompted, trying to get her to talk. She stuttered for a bit, pushing her hair around. "R-Reyes. Erica Reyes," she shuttered,"what do you want?" I smiled warmly," I wanna be your friend." Her whole body stopped moving as she registered my words. Her eyes darted over my features, trying to discern the truth from me. "I saw you with Lydia Martin and the new girl, Allison. Why would you want to ruin that? Don't you know?"
I scoffed. "Yeah, I know. It's like this anywhere you go. Popular Queeny with her perfect boyfriend and posse full of attractive, seemingly perfect, people. It's just how the world works, but you know what? I've got a saying." She looked up shyly, shrugging her shoulders. "What is it?"
"Just because the World works that way doesn't mean You have to." With that I shrugged, walking back into the cafeteria. "What did you say?"
I shrugged nonchalantly, feigning confusion," What do you mean?" Boyd shook his head, smiling slightly as he saw the Blonde Girl walk over to our able.
There was no talking, no staring, just two humans and a shifter reading and eating, until the 'children' came in.
It started with snickers and pointing. Then blatant staring and unnecessary glaring and snarls. Then, it escalated.
"Hey, hey girl, you gonna shake for me?!"
"My camera's ready this time, wanna put on a show?"
"I swear to Ansonnutli if you say another word towards her I will rip out your tongue!" I yelled over the noise of the room. That these ignorant people could be so harsh and disrespectful disgusted me.
"I don't understand what you're talking about New Girl! Who the fuck is Ansalulu!? Run that by me again newbie!" This tall, lanky boy stood tall. He had his friends behind him, laughing in my face, in Erica's face. So I rose as well.
"I said, By the goddess Ansonnutli, if you say another offensive word, I will rip out your tongue. Do you understand me now?" With each word, I drew closer, letting slip a beast from within. I could feel the boy's fear; I relished in it. His quickened heartbeat, sweaty palms, reddening skin. "Whatever New Girl, Whatever." And he walked away, tremoring ever so slightly. The entirety of the cafeteria was silent. No one moved nor made a sound. I could feel the tension on Erica as she noticed where all of the attention was, and I could feel the disbelief and relief shooting off of Boyd.
As I turned back towards my new acquaintances, I nodded towards them, smiling playfully. "I'll be seeing you." I could hear the rumors starting before I even stepped into the hall.