Simple Games

CHAPTER 3

The last bell rang and instead of heading home like most people I went straight to the second floor of our school building. Our club room wasn't in the computer lab like most people would assume. The teacher that was sponsoring us had a storage room in a sense and let us use it. It was a little smaller than a computer lab but it had enough room for what we needed, and wanted.

There were about six computers in the room that the school gave us. They weren't anything crazy but they could handle the games we competed in against the other schools. There was also a tv and throughout the years other members provided an xbox and ps4. Recently our leader bought a switch for the group since super smash bros was about to join the list of games the schools competed in. Everyone brought their own games but sometimes the club would get together and buy games for the whole group. Behind all the competitions we still used this as a way to hang out. Lucky for us the teacher didn't mind and even enjoyed it. To be honest, he was kind of lonely.

The teacher in charge of us is Mr. Rogers. He was in charge of a small group of honor students so he was the most laid back. His room had a couple large tables with seats that barely took up the room due to his students being able to just do what they wanted for classes. He had no need for desks and whatnot. Besides that he had a couch and an area for food and drinks. Whatever his students brought they could have.

By the time I got to the classroom connected to the club room, the leader was already in there chatting with Mr. Rogers. Another member who I didn't really know was in the actual club room playing something on the tv. If I remember correctly her name was Sarah and all she really did was sit there and play something on her gaming laptop that she brought from home. She was a part of Mr. Rogers class even though she was a freshman. From what I heard she didn't have the best life at home so she joined this club mainly as a getaway. She was still pretty good though.

I set my bag down in the corner I usually set it in and sat next to our leader, Ashley. She was the kind of person who looked like a cheerleader and even acted like one just a bit. She had blonde hair and a fit body that seemed like she was in gymnastics. Her attitude was always positive and her enthusiasm was unbearable. But for a leader she was determined and right for the job. It just seemed odd she was so into video games.

She got to a stopping point in her conversation and looked at me.

"Hey Jessica. Andrew will be a little late so it's just us today."

It was a small club but we had enough members not only to stay but to compete as well. But with spring coming up and our name getting more out there, we're expecting new people to join next semester.

Right after she said that though Ian came in and leaned up against the wall.

"Forgetting about me already? How cruel Ashley."

I looked at him and was actually surprised he came. He tended to be all bark and no bite so it was an odd sight. And yet it felt nice to see he kept his word.

"Glad you could show up, Ian," Ashley said as she jumped off the table she was sitting on. She tripped a bit in the process but was still able to stay upright.

"Alright, shall we head in there?"

Mr. Roger got up and grabbed his satchel.

"I'll leave you guys to it. Don't stay too late."

We all nodded our heads as if to let him know we understood. He then awkwardly walked out leaving us alone. You're usually supposed to stay with the students during club meetings but Mr. Rogers trusted us. Ashley even had a key not only to the club room but the classroom as well. A copy at least. Besides with how few of us there were it just didn't seem necessary for him to have to stay.