Lightning Skies

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

"At least you have until fifth period" I pointed out to Annaliese "You could get it from someone else. But I have to go to her class... first period!!" Annaliese nodded sympathetically as we headed toward Mr. Connors homeroom.

"Everybody be quiet!" he said "The announements are on!" I didn't listen to the announcements, only doodled on my notebook. The most exciting thing they said was the lunch menu.

"It's Monday and you know what that means" said the secretary in a monotone voice "Mystery meat." Everyone groaned as the announcements droned on and on, until finally, they clicked off.

"Now, I would like to introduce you to a new student" Mr. Connors told us, everyone's ears perking up. A boy, whom I didn't notice before came up to the front of the classroom.

"Hi" he said in a shy voice "I'm Daniel Jaspers." And I instantly started to like Daniel, along with every other girl in the class. His skin wasn't tan, but it wasn't too pale either. It was dotted with freckles. His chestnut brown hair was constantly falling in his eyes, his vivid green eyes. I couldn't put my finger on it, but he looked very familiar. I watched him walk back to his seat, and stared at him, secretly, until the bell rang. As I was leaving class, Daniel walked up to me.

"Hi" he said "What's your name?" I stared at him for a few moments before answering.

"Juliette" I said shyly.

"That's a pretty name" he complimented "And I like your hair too. It's red, like lightning." I grinned at his compliment, until I realized that lightning wasn't red.

He must have meant something else I told myself. And went back to grinning.

"Do you have Mrs. Olson first?" he asked "If so, I could walk you there." I nodded and left the classroom, while other girls stared at me enviously. Soon Annaliese caught up with both of us.

"Hi, I'm Annaliese" she said, being very direct "But I'm sure Juliette has told you all about me already." Daniel glanced at me, an expression that said Um who exactly is this?

"Um no not exactly" he admitted. Annaliese flashed me an angry look and whispered

"How can you not tell my future boyfriend about me?" I looked at her, shocked. Why did Annaliese think that he would go out with her. I quickly stopped myself, realizing I was beginning to get jealous.

No, no I told myself He probably doesn't even have a crush on you. Just friends.

"Annaliese, isn't Mr. Barnum's class that way?" I said, pointing in the opposite direction. She yelped, and turned around, running toward her class.

"Bit annoying, isn't she?" he said, laughing. I returned the laugh.

"A bit, but she's my best friend" I told him "Well this is Mrs. Olson's class." We both opened the door, and took our seats in the classroom.

Great I thought More girls to gawk at Daniel. Mrs. Olson soon came strutting into the classroom , her head held high.

"Please pass up your homework class" she said, taking a seat at her desk. My palms started sweating, and my face grew red as Mrs. Olson looked at all the papers.

"Ms. Middleton, where is your homework?"