A Game of Hide and Seek

Mystery Guy

"This assignment will be done in partners"

7 words which determine your social status. Either you have friends to partner with or you don't. In my case I don't.

My first lesson was Psychology. I had an ever growing interest in the brain, how it works and how certain factors of it can effect a person, call me nerd, whatever, but when I found out I had it first period I was itching to get to school. However, when those words came out of Mr. Simmons mouth, I slowly sunk in my seat knowing I had no one to partner with, in that moment I felt like a Duiker, an outcast.

I sat very still, my eyes glued to the table, avoiding any awkward eye contact with those pitying me or mocking me, my whole body was tense as I sat in embarrassment of my social status, or rather, lack of social status.

As I was wallowing in self pity I failed to notice the small build of a blonde girl slide into the seat next me, she gently tapped on my shoulder, making me shriek in surprise. I heard her laugh; dainty and full of elegance, mirroring her image, I dropped my head in embarrassment wishing I'd just stayed in private education. At least I had friends there and didn't need to go through this embarrassment and torture of making friends.

"Hi, I'm Megan! I noticed you had no partner so I thought we could work together?" Her voice was soft, kind and full of enthusiasm, I couldn't reject her, she was just too sweet.

"Of course! That would be lovely." I replied, a grin covering my face. She seemed like a genuine girl, someone I could easily get along with, someone to call my friend, maybe.

"Great! Lets get to work!" Megan's words were still oozing with enthusiasm. A warm smile formed on her face as she went on and on about the assignment, what we needed to do, if we needed any resources, she even gave me the lo-down on the college; who was the hottest guy, who was dating who and where to sit in the lunch hall, I nodded and said a few words where appropriate but despite my efforts I couldn't really get a word in.

This girl sure likes to talk.

Before I knew it the bell rang confirming it was the end of period one. People scampered towards the door, trying to leave before Mr. Simmons could inform us for the 50th time how much this assignment was worth towards our final grade.

Although the thought of studying psychology for the next 2 years excited me, the thought of having to listen to Mr. Simmons monotone voice for the time being could possibly kill me, there was just no passion in his words; I walked out of the classroom, the enthusiasm I entered with was no where to be found. It's going to be a long 2 years.

"See you at lunch Lizzy." Megan called out as I headed the opposite way to her.

"See you then" I shouted back to her. I was starting to like Megan, she was genuine, sweet and made me laugh. The fact she invited me to sit with her and her 'tribe' at lunch and already gave me a nickname; Lizzy, brightened my mood, Megan was definitely a lemur, a middleman, welcoming anyone and everyone.

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The next few lessons flew by. After psychology I had English Literature with Miss. Renton, she was young and unlike Mr. Simmons she was passionate about the subject, her eyes sparkled and the atmosphere created felt like she was one of the students.

I spent the 2 free periods I had following English Literature getting to grips with the college including the café's, the libraries, my classrooms, which I had yet to enter and the swimming pool which was overlooked by the gym. I was exploring the music corridor which was full of recording studios, band rooms and teaching rooms.

Music played a big part in my life. I listened to music when I was frustrated, upset, happy, excited. I played my guitar to relax, and hide from the outside world. I wrote songs to capture a memory or just a form of release of anger. But nothing is better than watching someone play or sing a song they wrote and hear, feel and see the raw emotion radiating from them. If they understand what they're playing, if they can express themselves through music, if they can feel the rhythm rippling throughout their body, they can captivate an audience.