Dark Place

Chapter III: School and the Newbe

Aaliyah sat down where she has since the first day of school. The first table at the entrance of the cafeteria. Since her bus was the first to arrive at the school first everyday she had to set by herself until her friends buses got here. She didn't mind she would play games on her ipad, read a book, or listen to music. It was a peaceful time of day when no on would bother her.

She was listening to her music while on her ipad when her friend Mary sat at the far end of the table like always. Mary walk over and poked Aaliyah. Aaliyah read her lips as she said "Come get breakfast with me" like she always says. "Fiiiiiine" said Aaliyah who hated doing anything at 7:15 in the morning.

After they got their breakfast they chatted for a little bit and went back to their seats. Aaliyahs' other friends had showed up by then. They were all Sophomores, Aaliyah was the only freshmen. She listened to them talk about trading answers for the homework one did but the other didn't or that neither did.

Everyone was their except for Kayla or Safety Hazered as Aaliyah like to call her. Aaliyah gave Kayla that name at her first year of band camp in 8th grade. She couldn't remember Kaylas' name and the t-shirt Kayla was wearing that day said Safty Hazered. Since Kayla was a hyper, funny, and a bit crazy Aaliyah thought it appropriate and Kayla loved the ideal.

Kayla finally showed up and instently started gabbering on about the crazy Ronald McDonald videos she likes to watch were Ronald always ends up killing something. They were funny but when Kayla found something funny she was bacome obsessed with it FOREVER.

As Kayla was talking Aaliyah notice someone she'd never seen before at the doorway to the cafiteria. She turned around to get a better look. He was tall, with brown hair, and green eyes. He had a plain green t-shirt on with blue jeans and black and red Nike's. He also wore a black jacket.

"He's cute" thought Aaliyah. But there was something very special about him. Aaliyah didn't know what but she could feel it. "BEEP." "Well time to go to class. Later Kayla" said Aaliyah. "See ya Aaliyah" said Kayla.

As Aaliyah started to walk away someone grabbed her hand. She quickly turned around to see it was the new boy. It was silent for a moment then he let go and said "Uh hi, I'm L-leo." "Hello Leo I'm Aaliyah. Um what did you want?" Said Aaliyah in her hight pithed polite voice. "Uh I-I w-wanted to know...if you new were...t-the art r-room was?" "Actually yes that's my first class of the day so just follow me" said Aaliyah. The cafiteria and gym were pretty cleared out now so Aaliyah was glad she didn't have to squeeze past anybody.

Aaliyah walked into the classroom saying "Hey Bradley",Aaliyah said in her deep casual voice, "here on time today." Aaliyah had known Mr. Bradley before freshman year. He had taught her guitar last year in the afterschool program. He was really laid back, easy going, and a push over. He didnt mind Aaliyah making jokes about him and would even talerat her inappropriate jokes (though he didnt like inappropriate jokes).

"Hello Miss. Aaliyah, who's your friends there?" "Oh he's a newbie" said Aaliyah. "His names Leo." "H-hi" said Leo. "Well hello Leo. May I ask your last name?" Said Mr. Bradley. "It's Leon D'Arco s-sir."

"Hey Leo",said Aaliyah, "Can I see your schedule?" "Uh sure" said Leo as he search for his schedule in his pocket. "What the fuck!?", said Aaliyah. "W-what?!" Asked Leo. Aaliyah continue to say "Our schedules are identical." "What!?", said Leo. "Let me see!" "Mr. Bradley how is this posible?" Asked Aaliyah. "I don't know Aaliyah",replied Mr. Bradley.

"Well at least you won't get lost since you have me to follow", said Aaliyah. "Ya",said Leo agreeingly. So Leo ended up fallowing Aaliyah everywhere for the rest of the day.

To Be Continued In Next Chapter...