Second Chance, Second Choice.

Chapter 6 - Back in the spotlight

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Second Chance, Second Choice

Chapter 6 – Back in the spotlight.

Tori's POV.

With Andre gone, I went about my day. It's fun being back in school, mostly. While I live the performing part, choir, acting class, the more mundane things, English, history and Math bore the crud out of me.

I did wonder if Jade would retaliate and I knew it was more than possible. But the few times I saw her, she appeared to totally ignore me.

Being around these other students is odd at times, as while walking down the hallway I was behind two guys, who were excitedly talking about the upcoming game Gears of war 4. The first one who had brown hair, was showing the second was who had blonde hair, some screenshots of the upcoming game on his phone.

"I can't wait. This game is going to be so fucking awesome." Said the first one, with great excitement.

"When can we reserve our copies?" Answer the 2nd one, who was just as hyped as the second one.

"I don't know."

"I hope they announce the release date soon."

I'm not sure, but maybe it was their unbridled enthusiasm for a game which I saw recently, from my perspective, for 25 cents, in the bargain bin at an antiques store, that I burst out laughing.

"I can't believe it, you two so excited about that piece of ancient junk. You might as well, just play with rocks."

Both of their faces quickly fell at my dissing the game.

Finally, one spoke up. "You got something better?"

"Yes boys. Sony's Total emersion gaming. Not just virtual reality because, not only does it look absolutely real, but if you get shot in the shoulder, you feel it feel real pain, you get hit by an explosion you feel the blast, when the alien monster attacks, you can smell its breath and It's all in your living room. You can even fight hand to hand with the bad guys. Can your gears of war game do that. Nooooo... It can't. I hear they'll come out with an app version for the latest smart watches."

There was a moment of silence as the two appeared to try to process what I had just described. From the looks on their faces which lit up, I gathered, they really liked the sound of total emersion gaming.

"I want that....." The first one, squeaked.

I grinned and slapped him in the shoulder. "You'll just have to wait for Christmas.....2045.....Ha, Ha, Ha...Enjoy your rocks, boys."

I then left the boys, who looked quite crestfallen, behind.

I've seen what the future offers and to see them so excited about something so old, and primitive seemed so utterly stupid and childish.

After the next class, I ran into Beck. I used to like Beck. He seemed like a person who really cared. But the latest revelation about him and Cat, really trashed my opinion about both of them. While in the future, I hadn't seen him in some time, Robbie lived nearby and was always a very good friend. To know that he's doing this to Robbie really burns me.

"Hey Tori." He said with his best concerned face, as he causally walked up.

Smiling back and resisting to punch in his perfect teeth in, I greeted him.

"Hey Beck. What's up?"

"Look, I know it's none of my business..."

Continuing to smile, I cut him off. "No it's not. But for the record, Jade is a very talented and special person and I do mean that. That said however, I've come to the conclusion that we are not right for each other. I know it's very rude to call off a date, but better now than 32 years from now. So, as to not make things awkward during lunch, I'll eat somewhere else for a while. Any questions?"