"Hey Nat, isn't your dad teaching this class?", Elliott asked his friend who was rifling through her own bag.
"Oui (yes).", Nat replied and gave Witt a smile.
"Then where is he?", Elliott questioned as he brought out his laptop for notes.
Almost as if on que Mr. Paquette came crashing through the door.
"Sorry I was late class. One of T.A.'s was trying to give me some lip and try to start a fight.", Dr. Paquette stated in a huff as he sat in his desk chair.
"You got in a fight pa- I mean Dr. Paquette?", Natalie stammered in concern over her papa.
"No, Natalie I did not fortunately. The principal sent him home for the day.", Dr. Paquette clarified making Nat sigh in relief.
"Anyways class, welcome to AP physics. If you are here, it means you excelled in your previous Chemistry and Biology classes. And I am here to tell you that those classes were not as hard as this class is. If you want that A you will have to work for it. I can provide help if you email me, or you can ask Natalie for clarification. You may call me Dr. Paquette, Sir, or Mr. Paquette.", Dr. Paquette rattled off as he started passing out the syllabus.
"Jeez Nat your old man does not play around.", Elliott joked as he poked her playfully.
Natalie just giggled in response.
"Also, one more thing class you must find three other lab partners whom you will be participating with for the rest of the semester. So, choose wisely.", Dr. Paquette announced with a twirl of his finger.
"Uh Nat I know you are probably expecting me to ask but, do you wanna be lab partners?", Elliott requested with a big grin on his face.
"Sure, however Tae would be joining us most likely.", Natalie commented and laughed at Elliott when he rolled his eyes.
"Well, this is a real tragedy I have to talk with the old man.", Elliott whined sarcastically earning a sigh from Tae.
"Now all we need is a fourth.", Tae finally spoke.
"But who?", Nat asked aloud and not even a second later the man who was the stinkiest appeared.
"Do you mind if I fill the role, Natalie?", Alexander requested as Elliott and Tae shared the same displeasured look on their face.
"Sure. It would be my pleasure.", Natalie commented making Elliott groan.
Alexander proceeded to glare at Witt for five straight minutes.
"Oh, it won't be that bad Eli. We know Alexander would finish his work and he would be a great asset.", Natalie explained trying to lighten Elliott up a little bit.
"Asset more like Ass-et.", Elliott mumbled to himself only to look up to see Alexander glaring down at him.
Elliott took a deep breath and said, "Yeah I am fine this. How about you gramps?"
"Doesn't matter to me as long as Alexander stays out of my way.", Tae answered and received a snarl from the doctor.
"I will stay out insect as long you stay out of my way.", Alex practically threatened and got out of his seat as if he was about to fight.
"Arrêter (stop) I will tell Mystic that you two were fighting again.", Natalie demanded with a slight raise of voice.
Almost instantly all the fighting had stopped. And Alex and Tae just sat there and glared at each other.
"This is going to be a long class.", Elliott grunted into his laptop receiving a look of understanding from Nat.
"Alright classes looks like most of you have found yourselves your lab partners. Now please go back to your seats and pull out whatever you are going to take for notes as write down what you think is important on these slides.", Dr. Paquette told the class.
"Dr. Paquette what do you mean record what you find important? Do you not have keywords emboldened?", one of the students asked.
"Yes, that is correct. If your college professors expect you to collect your own notes and not copy the teacher for verbatim I won't as well.", Dr. Paquette answered only to receive many groans from the class.
"Octavio would die in this class.", Elliott jested making even Tae laugh at that.
As the doctor rambled on Elliott was furiously typing away on the keyboard on his laptop. Sadly, it was a mechanical keyboard, so it was not quite.
"Mr. Witt if you are going to use a laptop, please get a keyboard that is quieter after class. It sounds like a metronome.", Dr. Paquette requested making most of the class laugh at him.
"Yes sir...", Elliott sheepishly replied and rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment.
After that the bell for school ending had rung.
Elliott immediately grabbed his laptop and threw it into his backpack.
"See ya at the mall Nat.", Elliott shouted as he sprinted at the door.
"See you there.", Natalie responded.
She then went to help her father out with packing his bag.
"You have some interesting friends Watty.", Dr. Paquette jeered.
"Not friends. My other family.", Natalie clarified to her father who just smiled at his daughter.
*St Pathy's car*
"Hey Renee, do you know where Elliott is?", Pathy asked as he started the car.
"He was in the other side of the school, so he probably be here soon.", Renee answered not too sure herself.
And low and behold the lovable idiot was making his way to them.
"Heh sorry for being late guys.", Elliott apologized as he sat in the back seat.
"Was that the second or third time you were late today.", Renee teased and got an eye roll in response.
"How about we don't talk about it. Also, I am stuck in lab group with Nat, Alexander, and the old man.", Elliott told the group getting a slight grin from.
"Poor Nat she has to deal with both you and Tae bickering and now she has to deal with Alexander and Tae as well.", Renee laughed out into her hand.
"I mean it doesn't seem that bad. At least you will have some productive lab partners.", Pathy reassured as he did a U-turn out of the school.
"I appreciate the optimism Path but those two are going to be the death of me. I mean have you met me I love to talk. And those two hates to talk and give me one of those stupid looks that Renee used to give me.", Elliott complained as he slumped over in his chair.
Renee snorted after recalling the face he was referring to. The one that screamed what did this moron just say and can I unhear it look.
"Anyways how were your guy's classes?", Elliott questioned the group as he whipped out his phone to text his mom he was coming home.
"Oh, it was great friend. Our teacher had us start working with MRVN's and some of them were from my parents' company. They brought in some of the pathfinder models and helped us start learning how to K program them.", Pathy recited his memory with excitement.
"Well, me, Anita, and Silva were in the regular Physics class with Mary's mom as the teacher. And Silva was fast asleep in that class and wasn't paying attention. He then proceeded to flunk the pop quiz that we were given.", Renee shared her story.
"What did you get friend?", Pathy asked.
"Oh, I got an eighty-six. Which is not acceptable to me.", Renee replied to which determination for an A.
"I can give you my notes if you want. I am taking the AP version of the class so you can copy my notes if you want.", Elliott offered as he finished up the text.
"Yeah, I would appreciate that, and do you mind if I share them with the group?", Renee asked.
"You know what sure I don't see why not. But Octavio will most likely ask Nat for her notes knowing him.", Elliott replied pulling out his phone and connecting to the blue tooth.
"Hey Pathy turn up the radio I am about to play some tunes.", Elliott declared as started to play Break the Rules by Simon Viklund.
"Let's break the rules. Really put our backs into it. Max out. Pursue it.", Elliott began to sing completely out of pitch.
"Oh, c'mon Elliott, I thought you could have done better than that. I thought you were a man of the dramatics.", Renee teased a now flustered Elliott.
"Nah I was never a really good singer. However, I know that you are. I remember when I first met you that you used to sing to yourself whenever you were nervous.", Elliott retorted as he saw Renee's face go somewhat pale.
"Oh, I didn't know you sung friend.", Pathfinder stated curiously with a big grin.
"I didn't know you knew Eli.", Renee commented pulling her scarf over face to block the small red marks burning into her cheeks.
"Oh my god how did he know?! I thought I was quite when I did that!", Renee shouted at herself mentally.
That is question that we don't even have an answer to. Surprisingly he didn't make fun of you though. In fact, he even complemented you so maybe you are good.
"Honestly you should talk to Ajay I have heard from her she needs a new female lead singer for a while now and I feel like you would fit in. You know all dark, brooding, and loud. Perfect for you.", Elliott cheekily suggested watching Renee roll her eyes at him.
"You know what maybe I will. Maybe I won't.", Renee defiantly told him making Elliott snort in response and smacking her playfully on the shoulder.
You will. You literally don't do anything unless it is with your friend group. Who knows it might be fun? Plus, it is going to be heavy metal so you might like it.
"We are at the destination friends. Will I need to pick you guys up for the mall?", Path questioned his friends.
"No, we will probably use my mom's car, but I will call if we need you to.", Elliott replied and thanked his friend.
Elliott and Renee soon made their way into the house. And made their way into the kitchen where Ms. Witt was sitting completely silent.
"Hey Elliott, were you late on you first day of class?", Evelyn asked in a steely tone.
"Ummm... no.", Elliott replied while looking the other direction.
"You liar. The coach called me and told me all about it so you better start washing those dishes young man.", Evelyn scolded her boy who just simply bowed his head.
"To be fair Ms.- I mean Evelyn he was talking to Elon on his way to class.", Renee pointed out and got a mouthed thank you from her friend.
Evelyn hummed and said, "Alright Eli you can get a pass for today but, not again or I will smack that ass so hard that your eye will come out of that head of yours."
"Yes M-M-Mom. It won't happen again.", Elliott practically shrieked out.
Renee was just chuckling quietly at the whole display.
"Oh, by the way Evelyn me and Eli are going to go out with a couple of friends. So can we please borrow the car?", Renee pleaded.
"Yes, you too can but Elliott you better not crash.", Evelyn allowed the request.
"I won't and I have been in far less accidents than you have grandma.", Elliott shot back with a lot of sarcasm.
Evelyn just simply walked out the room before Elliott could piss her off more.
"Thanks for having my back Ren.", Elliott thanked his friend as he finished up the dishes.
"You're welcome, Eli.", Renee replied while shuffling her feet a little bit.
"Oh, by the way I am going to be working on some homework before we go to the mall so just ask for help if you need any.", Elliott told his friend as he sat in the kitchen table scribbling down all his Algebra problems.
"Oh, I am good but thanks.", Renee answered.
That boy really is a keeper.
To return soon. The mall.