"Promises"

"The New Guy"

Hey guys~ this is my first time writing a story so I'm trying my best to make this one good :3 please do bear with me xD and I hope you'll like this first chapter...

I would first like to introduce myself. I'm Rin. I'm a high school student in International Science University. Most students here are really smart and competitive with one another. Although, its not always about how high your intelligence is, sometimes, its about having fun and meeting new friends. I've been here at this university for a couple of days so I'm still trying to familiarize the places here. I haven't meet some people yet so, currently, I'm alone, for now. Well, I'm actually into hobbies like drawing anime stuff, singing and playing piano. I'm basically short for my age so a lot of people thought of me as a kid. It kinda annoys me. Mostly, with my height, some would say that I look adorable and cute. I just smile at them for complementing me but, truthfully, it really annoys the hell out of me. I'm not use to people complementing my appearance. But, in the other hand, it doesn't bother me at all.

I woke up early for school and sat up on my bed. I hope I would meet someone already cause its hard dealing with this new school and people alone. I'm not used with the new school I'm into. I suddenly heard my mom called me. I rushed to the kitchen and found her cooking for our breakfast. She looked at me and said, "Good morning, sweetie." Her voice really is soothing to the ears. "Good morning, mom. What's for breakfast?", I asked. "Bacon and eggs, dear.", she replied. I smiled and sat at the dining table, waiting for her. After a few minutes, she's done already and gave me, my breakfast. It was really a nice morning though. I finished my breakfast and took a bath. I changed my clothes for school and brushed my hair. I took off and said goodbye to my mom while dad has to drive me all the way to school. I rushed outside and get inside the car. I knew I have to adjust myself to fit myself in, in this society. But I'm not thinking of doing that. Its either they can accept me or I can accept them. For now, I just want to focus on my studies and be a top in the class. That's all it matters, for now.

We finally arrived and today seems different. Its like, something is about to happen. Its kinda weird, though. I walk through the hallway and pass a lot of students. Some were staring at me. Is there something wrong with me or at my face or something? This is really weird. I didn't mind those people staring at me. I just continue passing them and went to my classroom where I get to sit at the back beside the window. I didn't mind sitting at the back since its more peaceful more than I thought. I even enjoy the scenery whenever I stare at the window.

The class finally started and I listened very well. I participate in every activity and lesson that others end up staring at me. Is there something wrong participating in class? Then, while discussing, a guy handed me a note.

"Hey... I'm Jeff, and you seem really smart. I would like to hang out with you at lunch and might as well hope that we end up being friends... :)"

I was a bit surprised that someone would appreciate me. I looked around the class and a guy with a brown hair waved his hand to get my attention. I looked and smiled at him. Then, he showed a thumbs up, asking for confirmation if I agree to hang out with him. I nodded and he smiled. I go back listening to the discussion and waited for break time. After a few hours, the class was finally finished and I waited for everyone to get out first. I don't want to pass through many people, being squished. Then, finally, they all left. But, this guy, who invited me to lunch, walked towards me. He then smiled at me and asked, "let's go?"
He seems very nice to me, though. Kinda surprising that he's not like the others. I nodded and walk with him to the canteen. We get our food and find a table for us. I saw an empty table at the back and pointed at it. Surprisingly, he didn't refuse. We sat there and it was awkward. Until he finally speak and asked, "so, umm... What's your name?" I looked at him and said, "I'm Rin. You might be, Jeff, right?" "Yeah. Actually, the name is Jeffrey. Its my nickname.", he said, looking away from me. That's odd. I sip from my apple juice and asked, "What's with the idea, wanting to be friends with me? To be honest, you're the first one I've ever met here." "Wow... Really?", he asked, leaving a shocked expression. "Haha. Yeah, I even thought I'm gonna be alone forever at first.", I said. "Well then, its nice to meet you, Rin". He moved to sit beside me and put his arm around my shoulder and said, "I'm gonna make this day, an awesome day for you. Not being a loner and feeling alone. Hmm... I might as well give you a nickname." My eyed wide opened and asked, "A nickname?". "Yes. And I'm gonna base it to your appearance. Hmm... I'm gonna call you... Pikachu."