A Vigilantes Story

The New Spanish Boy

Maximus Romanoff

A couple of weeks passed and Christmas is on its way. While Regan and Scarlett got the hang of school, Daniel started to make great money to pay the bills. We know we can just make our own money, but Hope didn't like that idea. So, we are not doing that. Kinda lame from her if you ask me.

Scarlett and Daniels relationship is definitely something. They are starting to fall apart according to my magic, I know it's wrong to take a look in someone's mind, but like everyone is curious sometimes. Daniel is not a lot with us and Scarlett's mood changes every time he enters the room. I think they had some fights and trust me when Scarlett gets angry, she is real mad.

But besides everything that has happened with the squad, there is something wrong with me. I think?

It was a Friday in the same week Regan and Scarlett joined the school. I was talking with the girls just before the entrance when we suddenly heard the principal.

"Attention, students. This is Principal Smith speaking. May I please have your attention for a moment?" It came from the microphone.

"Uh-oh, I wonder what the principal wants now." Scarlett whispered.

"I would like to call upon one of our outstanding students, Maximus Romanoff, to report to the principal's office immediately."

"Ooh, Max, you're in trouble! What did you do?" Hope teased.

"I have no idea. I didn't do anything wrong. Why would the principal want to see me?"

"Maybe it's something important. Don't worry, Max. Just go and find out what it's about." Regan pushed me towards the entrance.

"Maximus Romanoff, this is Principal Smith. Please come to the principal's office at your earliest convenience."

"Oh no, this is nerve-wracking. I hope it's nothing serious."

"You'll be fine, Max. Maybe it's just a mix-up or a small matter to discuss."

"Max, this is Principal Smith again. I request that you make your way to the principal's office promptly. Thank you."

"Okay, okay, I'm going. No need to rush. Wish me luck, guys!"

"Good luck, Max!"

I make my way into the school, feeling a mix of curiosity and anxiety, and unsure of what awaits me in the principal's office. The students I passed continued with their whispers and speculations as the hallway returns to its usual buzz of activity.

I finally arrived at the principal's office and knocked on the door.

"Come in."

I opened the door and saw Mr. Smith sitting laid-back in his chair. Next to him stood a student, pretty muscular, short blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes. My heart skipped a beat, or maybe even a few.

"Maximus?"

"Yeah." I shook my head I zoned out about the boy.

"This is Newt, Newt Altman." A smile appeared on the boy's face, while he stretched his arm. I shook it and looked right in his eyes. That smile. Those eyes. That build. There was no denying, he's a keeper.

"Nice to meet you, Maximus. I like your name."

"N-nice to meet you to, Newt. But call me Max. It suits better."

"Shall do Max." He winked at me with a smile.

Oh god, I think I just fell for the new student. He even likes my name! Calm down now Max, he is probably straight. But that doesn't mean I can't like him.