As dawn broke over the whole city of Los Angeles,and its towns.The emitting light of the sun reflected against the glass windows of the tall buildings and houses.
One of the houses was the one with freshly painted white walls,and blue scaled roof.With a front porch where a black cat laid at the railings.The house was like one of those Contemporary Houses.With 3 bedrooms and 2 master bedrooms.5 bathrooms on the top floor and bottom.And the other 3 in one of Master bedrooms,and the other 2 in the 2 bedrooms.The 3rd bedroom is near the bathroom of the top floor.
There was an open window on the house,leading to a bedroom upstairs where a teen slept.
The emitting light of the sun shone through the open window,the light awoke a teenager with its beaming illumination.The teenager sits up and stretches as his body twinged as he stretched,as he would always slouch whenever sitting,not even wanting to fix his posture when he sits.It was uncanny.
It was early,around the time of 6:45.It was not so uncanny for the teen to wake up this early for school,since he is used to waking up early.
The teenager's room was not so messy but had scattered articles on the floor,textbooks,notebooks,pens,pencils,erasers,and multiple papers.There was a desk table and a revolving chair on the left side of his bed,where his Laptop and digital alarm clock was situated.
Google appears to be on his Laptop,the search bar had some terms in it uttering
'How does Algebra work?'.Seems math was the hardest subject for him,even an open math textbook was beside his laptop.Indicating he was studying math.
Wether it was for a test,a quiz,an exam.It was either of those 3 he was studying for.
The teenager was worn out as it clearly seemed he stayed up late,he put on his slippers and got up and did some stretches and exercises to possibly,vanish the throb in his body.Once finished,he proceeded to make his way to get ready.
Google appears to be on his Laptop,the search bar had some terms in it uttering
'How does Algebra work?'.Seems math was the hardest subject for him,even an open math textbook was beside his laptop.Indicating he was studying math.
The sink had a mirror hanged infront of it,as the sink was in the right of the shower,as the toilet was on the North west side of the bathroom.There was an open window to the north of it.
When he brushed his teeth,he made sure to get every part of his mouth.Tounge,Canines,Molars,Premolars,Incisors,after he finished he spat out the toothpaste and rinsed it off.As he spat the toothpaste got to the mirror.Usually when he brushes,it would take him around 7 minutes or so to finish.
"..Seriously?"
He groaned out,it was not that annoying but it fairly irritated him.He reached out to the nearest towel nearby,wich was in the left of the sink,he wiped his face with the towel and the mirror,making sure to clean away the toothpaste.
As soon as he finished wiping the mirror,he put back his toothbrush in the plastic cup.And got out the bathroom to change into his uniform.
His uniform consists of a light grey shirt with a white collar and an "SJMS" (St. James Middle School) crest,usually paired with a varsity jacket,with white sleeves and a blue front and collar with one white stripe circling around it.With the crest of Chess club in a certain color white.And a 2d print of a chess king piece in also color white imprinted on the left side of his jacket.
The teenager brushes his black hair to soften it, whenever he looked at his hair,he always saw his hair was cut like a failed expirement.It was an accident as he once tried to cut his hair back when he was 12 years old, trying to copy a style of hair he liked...
Flashback...
It was one hot Saturday morning,a teenager was lying on his bed sweating.His shirt had already absored most of his sweat,just as he was sweating.He sat up to strip off his wet shirt,full of sweat.
Today was quiet since his guardians,his aunt and uncle,were out to buy groceries because the stocks of food and supplies had ran out.
"Its sooo...HOT!...AUGH.."
The teen groaned,he reached out to the bedside desk of his bed and lay hold of his phone to go through social media,and maybe try to find something to do.
As he scrolled endlessly through social media.He found somewhat,a tutorial on a hair style.It was his dream cut.
His eyes widened in excite as he stood up and went straight to the bathroom to try the style of hair.He got a hold of scissors and put the tutorial on his phone,after that he set his phone down on the sink.
He prepared all the stuff needed in the tutorial.And once he was prepared,he pressed play and the video started to show how to cut the style of hair.
"Here goes nothing.."
He took a deep breath and focused on the video.As the video went on,The teen started to cut his hair recklessly yet slowly.Not realizing what he's doing,he had a sense of feeliing of nervousness and excitement mingled together.
A few minutes later...
Once the video finished,The teen stopped to cut his hair.He looked down to the flock of his cutted black hair,then to the sink.He was not ready for what the results of his work was.One part of him told him it would be great,but the other said it was terrible.
He slowly looked up to the mirror,and...
SHRIEKKK!!!
"What in the world is this!?.."
He said as he rummages through his hair, seeing the dissimilar strands and cuts of hair.
"Man..This has gotta be the worst day of my...LIFE."
And soon after his guardians arrive,he got a small scolding,and the end.
End of flashback..
By now,the teen has already changed into his uniform,wich today he decided to pair with the varsity jacket,and black shorts,then putting on his white socks.
He picked up his backpack wich was situated at the chair near his bedside desk,he picked up the messy articles left on the floor,and arranged them in his bag by order.Once finished he zipped up the backpack then he put on 1 strap of his back pack and once he finished.
He got downstairs and breakfast was already awaiting him.He went straight to the dining room.He looks around and sees the breakfast left for him and his cousin,Maggie.Ofcourse,he sees a note by his plate of food.He sees a not everyday left by his guardians,they would go to work earlier around 5:00 in the morning.
The teen sat down at the dining table.And taking the note and put it in his short's left pocket.Then started to chow down on the food.After around 10-9 minutes later.He finishes the food and washes his dish.
By now the time he woke up was 6:45,and now the present time is 7:01.When he finishes to wash his dish,he goes out of the dining room to the living room.Once he was at the living room,he called out to his cousin.
"WAKE UP MAGGIE!"
He shouted from downstairs,when Maggie heard the call for her.She sprung out of bed in surprise as she looked around her room.Once she knew who awoken her she got irritated.
"GO TO SCHOOL FIRST DOOFUS!"
Maggie cried back,as she laid back down on her bed and slept.Annoyed and Irritated,but soon disappears when she starts to slowly fall asleep.
The teen had heard this and just sighed.His cousin would be late to school since she would always be staying up late doing whatever she does,wich he does not know.
The teen walks to the front door and opens the door to skedaddle out of the house.
Oh...did I forget to introduce the teen?Sorry.His name is Maximus R. Castro,Or Max for short.13 years old and quite the quiet kid,opposite of his cousin.Maggie,who constantly picks on and bullies a girl named Anne Boonchuy.
Anne Boonchuy was this thai-american girl who lived in the same town as them,and wen to the same school as them.Anne had a trio or 2 best friends,one named Marcy Wu,a taiwanese-american girl.And Sasha Waybright,German/Slavic Heritage.Both of Anne's friends were 13 years old,while Anne was 12.It was Anne's birthday today.Wich she was celebrating.
Anne was turning 13 today.And wich,Max wanted to greet her a happy birthday.
As Max got out the house,he saw the Black cat who would always sit st the railings of their porch,Max thought the cat was mysteriously cute for some reason.
"..Meow.."
The cat meowed to Max,Max heard the meow and smiled softly.
"Meow..slight chuckle"
He meowed back,not understanding why he did so but..He didn't mind doing it.
After that he went over to where his bicycle was parked and put on his helmet.After he did,he got on his bike and started pedalling to school.
While on his way pedalling to school,Max saw some occurrence throughout the town.Max saw some of his schoolmates on their way to school too.Some walking with friends,some alone.Others in bicycles just like Max.
As soon as Max arrived at schoolhe parked his bicycle where the bicycles were mostly parked.When he parked,someone parked beside him.Anne Boonchuy.
Eating something that was wrapped in a bun,
Max's relationship with Anne wasn't so close,it was just around average or decent close.Max and Anne would talk often,and usually Anne would ask Max for help at lunch or any break time with school work whenever Marcy wasn't at school,or sick,and etc.
Max looked up to Anne's eyes,making contact with Anne.
"Oh-hi Anne."
Max smiled awkwardly at Anne,waving hi as he said so.
"Sup' Max."
Anne replied,and smiled back,things would usually be awkward around the 2 whenever alone.But when talking,nothing is awkward between the 2.
"Oh,by the way,happy birthday Anne.Im believing your turning 13 today?"
Anne was surprised,a person she barely even talked to.Knew her birthday was today,she smiled brightly at Max,Happy someone knew about her birthday.
"How'd you know?And thank you."
"Well...I might have heard about it while your friends were talking about something,but I didn't mean to eavesdrop on what they were talking about!All I heard was the part when your birthday."
Max replied in a quite panicked yet happy tone.
"Nah,nah-It's fine,thanks for remembering Max,and for the greet,again."
"chuckle Hey no problem,its your birthday so I had to greet you.And sorry if I have no gift."
"Like I said,its fine dude.Everything's A-Ok if you dont have a gift for me or not."
Anne gave a reassuring smile and a thumbs up.Signaling that its really,and surely fine if he does not have a gift.
"You know..I think I actually have something here,hold on.."
Max rummaged to his backpack,to find the certain article.When he found it he immediately gave it to Anne.
"Here!"
It was a black cat keychain,the cat was peeking its head out a box,looking cute.
"Aww!,I love cats!"
"You do?I like them too."
"Well hello there fellow cat lover!"
Max chuckles as Anne raised her hand up for a high-5.Max high-5'd with Anne as the 2 laughed off.
"Hey,Boobchuy! Whatcha eatin'? A puke bun? cackles"
"It's not a bun, Maggie. It's-"
"It's Khao niew bing Maggie,it's a traditional Thai snack made up of rice and coconut milk.And what Anne needs you to do right now is leave her alone,its her birthday today y'know?"
Max said defensively,Max knew about how Maggie constantly picked on Anne,and he didn't like it.At first he did nothing about this,but soon got irritated of how his cousin was bullying people.Especially with her rude attitude.
"Oh, happy birthday.Maggie tries to take it Anne's snack Give me that!"
"Hey! Get your own Thai mom."
Max tries to pull Maggie away from Anne as Maggie still tried to take Anne's Khao niew bing.
Insert guitar solo in the background.
"Hey, Margot! Leave her alone! Also, nice guitar solo, Vince."
A familiar voice cried out from afar.It was Sasha Waybright.Sasha Waybright had a great amount of control and influence over the school body,as to what Max knew,Sash was a charismatic,manipulative,and persuasive girl,all at the same time.Max had noticed this since the day he met Anne.
Max also knowing that Sasha was very able to make connections,He's seen Sasha in action before.That's why he's very cautious around Sasha.
"Yeah!"
Vince cried out to Sasha.
"Oh, yeah? Or else what?"
Maggie said with a raised brow,having the feeling of annoyance of Sasha stopping her.
"Or else you can forget coming to my awesome house party next week. It'll be really sad when the whole class is enjoying the pool without you."
Maggie stopped for a bit as her eyes widened slightly both at the same time.Then she leaned away from Anne and said.
"Aw, jeez, Sash. I was just playin'. Here."
She said as she hurrily gave back Anne's snack.
"Wait you're going to another party Mag'?"
Maggie turned around,clearly forgetting her cousin was here.
"So?Its not your business whether I go or not."
"But you do know your parents are gonna be furious right?"
She rolled her eyes,not caring about whatever her cousin said.
"Whatever."
"Sigh,Ya never learn do ya?"
Sasha gave Max a few glances before turning her attention to Anne.
"Thanks, dude.And you too Max."
Max gave a thumbs up,signalizing 'everything was fine'.
"No worries. You just gotta speak their language. But never mind that. Happy birthday, girl!!"
Sasha said as the two girls started squealing.
"Yes!"
Anne said continuing to squeal with her best friend,but all their squealing would soon be done as the schoolbell rang.Max just smiled as he crossed his arms,looking at the 2 best friends.
"Buzzkill."
Sasha said,as she rolled her eyes in quite some annoyance.Max started to make his way in to the school building,but before he did.
"Goodbye Anne."
Maximus said waving bye as he walked on ahead.First period was homeroom for Max,it was pretty boring at homeroom but he managed.When homeroom started,Max had a sudden urge to urinate,as he raised his hand and asked for permission.
"Sir I need to use the bathroom."
Mr.Roland turned his attention to Max and sighed,after he nodded.
"Make it quick Mr.Castro."
"Yes sir."
Max made his way out of the classroom to go to the bathroom.He hastened his way to the bathroom and quickly urinated.Once finished,he washed his hands and dried them.After finishing to dry,Max exited the bathroom.
When Max exited,he looked both to the left and the right to see...Anne and Sasha?..
Running his way,once the girls were meters away.He let them run through the halls.Max tried to warn them and ask them where they were going.But the girls were unable to hear Max.
Once the Girls got through,they stopped st the sick room.And Max was able to hear their conversation from afar.
"Yo, Sash. Sick room's over here."
"sigh Forget the sick room. Forget school. Let's get out of here and celebrate your birthday in style."
"Oof, skip school? I don't know, Sash-"
Now here Max witnessed Sasha's manipulativeness.
"Anne, this is your 13th birthday.You only get one of these. So let's make it the best birthday in the history of birthdays."
"Well... all right. I gotta be home by 6:00, though. My parents are throwing a big party and they really want me to be there."
Max couldn't believe it,why didn't Anne just say 'no'?..But Maybe,just maybe it could be that Anne was just too nervous to say so,or just constantly agreed on what Sasha said.
Max decided to follow the 2,wondering where they were going.Max was curious and wanted to know where they were going.
"Right, right, you got it. Now let's get this thing started!"
Laughter could be heard throughout the halls.The laughter of Sasha and Anne.
Few minutes later
After some time of following them,Max had followed them into an arcade,where they played a dance game where a crest laid on top of the game showing the title wich was 'SUPER DANCE FUNTIME FUSION'.
"Yes!"
The noises of the two groaning as the games beeped to the moving of the two girls.Once the girls stopped,the game did so.
"Whoo! Top score. sigh Phew!"
Anne said panting and sweating.While Sasha still standing,kicked on the machine to get the tokens out as she cupped her hands and the machine let the tokens come out.
Tokens filled Sasha's hand as she grinned to Anne who grinned back nervously,seeming as if she felt guilty of what they were doing.No,what Sasha was doing.
Max was in shock,Sasha was cheating or so stealing somehow on a game to get tokens when Anne was there not preventing Sasha or doing anything to stop her.
Max seemed to understand why Anne didn't prevent Sasha from doing so.As far as Max knew,Anne and Sasha had been childhood best friends.They were close but didn't hsve much of an understanding to each other.
Something was telling Max that Anne didn't Want Sasha to be angry at her,or be not be friends with her.She was just scared that if she even said no to 1 single request of Sasha's.Sasha would always find a way to persuade Anne.
More minutes later
Sasha and Anne were on a Shopping cart as sirens could be heard following them.
"Ah!"
Anne shrieked.
"Whoo! Here we go."
Sasha says,Clearly Sasha was having fun and Anne was not.
Insert Anne screaming.
Max had to run while staying hidden to follow Anne and Sasha as they went sliding down a park.It was quite the chase as Sasha and Anne were faster.
"Out of the way, Granny!"
"Whoa!"
"These girls need to slow DOWN!"
Max thought to himself as he continued to run,sprinting to equal the pace The duo were going.
More time later...
Now Anne and Sasha were spray painting on a wall,Sasha giggled as she sprayed the bottle of paint on a brick wall and Anne was just here face filled with guilt.
Max was there,across the streets sitting on a bench as a pile of newspapers were beside the bench carefully watching the 2,suddenly..Anne turned around and saw Max's familiar face.
Max jumped in surprise and covered his face with the newspaper nearby.Anne squinted her eyes a bit to see if her eyes were just playing with her or not.
Max fully hid his face to not be caught,as to Anne was already suspecting him.Soon about some seconds later,Anne brushed ir off and continued to follow Sasha.
"You good Boonchuy?"
Sasha says as she notices Anne staring off to some dude on a bench.
"Yeah,im fine Sash."
Sasha stared intently at Anne and shrugged it off.Acting like it was no sort of important scene.
"Alright then,if you say so."
Few minutes more later...
Anne and Sasha are seen inside a cafe,drinking smoothies and wearing funny looking glasses.Anne was wearing yellow colored and star shaped glasses with tinted glass lens.While Sasha wore magenta colored party glasses,Sasha had her feet on the cafe table while Anne sat at a way that her legs were extended on the floor,and her left arm was on the top back of the chair.
"So that's what a unicorn tastes like. Corn syrup.chimes Huh?"
Anne put her star looking glasses to her head as she looks at her phone. There are two messages from her mom,both say "Where are you?" and "Party starts in 15 minutes!"
"Oh, shoot. It's almost 6:00. I gotta go, dude."
Sasha slurped at her smoothie as she heard Anne speak,she put her glasses to her head.Then spoke.
"Family party, right? Lame. Let me guess, a clown? With balloon animals?"
"blushes I know it's not the coolest, but this is important to them."
As Anne was about to stand up,she hears the gasp of Sasha and call for her.
"Mmm-hmm. gasp"
Sasha's phone chimes
"Oh, my gosh.Marcysays she found the perfect gift for you downtown.laughs A frog music box for the frog lover. I wonder if those gems are real.pushes Anne Come on. Let's keep this party train rollin'. Choo-choo!"
Anne stopped in her tracks and turned to Sasha.
"Sorry, dude, you don't understand. I really gotta go."
Anne said in a nervous tone,this birthday party that her parents prepared for her was important,and so was it to Anne.
Sasha's eyes became stern,as she started to look at Anne with a look of a strict person.
"Oh, I understand, Anne. You're a good little girl who's gotta go home to her mommy and daddy."
Sasha said in a sarcastic tone
" Come on. Hang out with your friends that love you."
Sasha says as her tone started to sound more persuasive.And ofcourse Max noticed again.
"Sasha, I'd really like to, but—"
Sasha puts her hand up to Anne's face,her mouth in a frown.
"Anne, this isn't cute anymore. We are meeting up with Marcy right now.End of Discussion."
Anne was shocked for a moment at Sasha's sudden sterness of Anne's actions,but eventually gave in.
"I guess it's okay if I'm a little late... chuckles"
Anne and Sasha exit out of the coffee shop holding hands.
"Boom! I knew you'd change your mind."
Max continued to follow the 2 still unfound by the girls.
Soon when it was dark..
It was getting dark and Max needed to get home by now,he wanted too but something told him not to.It was when he saw Anne steal that Music Box with 3 shiny gems to it.
It was mesmerizing and tempting,he wanted to know what was inside that music box.The 3 girls were at the playground as Anne was sitting on the bench,Sasha on the left side of Anne,crossing her arms.Impatiently waiting for Anne to open the box.
Marcy was on the right side of Anne,focusing intently at the music box.While Max was at the bushes behind the girls.
"C'mon open it!"
Sasha spat out as she waited.Anne took a deep breath and opened the box.A bright light shone.As the 3 girls and Max got sucked in the Music Box...