New Girl

Chapter 3

"Hi, I would like to get my schedule change," I said to the lady at the desk. She looked annoyed, I am guessing because so many people wanted their schedule changed.

"What do you want?" she said is a nasal voice. "Umm..3-D art, I already had 2-Dd in my last school." She quickly types something on the computer. "Full, sorry. Anything else?" she said mockingly.

This was my chance! "Aid?" I nervously played with my backpack strap hoping I would get it. She again typed something on the computer. "Full sorry sweetheart, we have Piano/ Chorus available?"

Damn, I can't be with Will. I knew a little about piano but chorus I don't know about that, but I don't want to be in a dumb class. "Fine."

"Great, name?" "Ally Sane," She again typed on the computer getting my schedule ready. "I am going to have to switch your third to piano/chorus so you will have Latin at the end of the day with Mr. Lucian. He likes to go by his first name."

"That's fine." She nodded her head. "Okay then here you go." The printer made its annoying noise and out came my schedule.

"Here you go. The bells about to ring so you can stay here if  you like." I was amazed she was being nice but I didn't really want to go to class so I said yes and waited in the empty seats. I texted mom saying I was staying after for the track. She would be happy I am getting back into it.

Thank god I wore my crappy converse and had a change of clothes just in case something happened. I watched too many teen movies not to be too safe.

Maybe I should make my way to the field and talk to the coach.."Is it okay if I go to the field house? I wanted to join a sport." The lady just nodded her head and I  think really didn't hear me so I just left.

It was a long way to the fieldhouse and by the time I made it the bell rang. I walked up the old stairs that I think would fall under me and made my way to  the door.

I knocked not knowing what else to do and  waited. A few seconds later and old man came out. "Hi, what do you need?"

He seemed pretty nice and I hope he was the track coach! "Hi,I'm new here and I was just wondering if it was still okay if I can join a sport."

The old man took off his cap  and wiped sweat from his forward. "Well, I think so if you join spring sports. Most of them are doing conditioning. What did you have in mind?"

"Track." I said glad that I can still join."Great you can join. Plus I am the coach," he extended his hand.

"Mr. Henderson,"  I shooked his hand. "Ally." "Well, Ally go get change and let's see what you can do." He  pointed toward the girl changing room and made my way there.

As I walked over I saw the guys walking into the locker room and there was Will! Yes, I'll be seeing him on the field.

The girl's locker room was jacked up. The door creaked when I walked in and the benches were half broken.

I made my way through the disgusting stalls and changed. When I got out, there was Anne. "Ally you stayed..trying to see Mr. Gorgeous are we???" she said teaseling.

I laughed. "Naw..I am a beast at a track," I said. She laughed and arched an eyebrow at me. "Well see about that."We made our way to the track field and Anne filled me in. 

"Mr. Henderson will push you to your limit to the point where you want to jack up his face, but I suggest you just take it in and run harder," Anne said as we walked.

I gulped. Okay, maybe I wasn't ready. I mean I have run track before but I gave it up a long time ago. Too much competition for me. It takes away the essence of running."Got you." I replied.

After doing our stretches we got in a  line waiting for Mr. Henderson. "Okay, ladies lets start off with the mile! Come on the move it!!" he yelled.

I let everyone go and waited for Mr. Henderosn to tell me what to do. "Run a mile to Ally but as hard as you can .I want to see how fast you can go." I nodded my head and started running.

The pacing was key and breathing. It's been awhile since I ran but it felt good. II love feeling the breeze pass my face and whenever I ran I felt like I was floating.

In a few minutes, I was up with the other girls. Of course, they were looking at me but I want to get a little revenge. I caught up with Anne who was in the lead. "Hi!" Anne shocked turned around.

Her face scrunched up. "Well, then I see how it's going to be." She pushed harder and got a little bit ahead of me .

But did I forget to mention before I quit I was the number runner in my district?I easily caught up with and pushed harder.

She was again shocked and pushed harder. But I had a lot more in me and easily caught up with her and left a bit of distance between us.

By  know, everyone was behind us and I could see the guys on the field looking at mean Anne. What?Have they never see a girl run?

Anne caught up though but she looked exhausted. "Yo..ur.....goood" I laughed and left her in  the dust and was the first one to finish.

I was exhausted because it's been awhile and for a second I forgot the reason why I quit. The coach came up to me. "Wow!3:30 that's amazing! You even beat our best runner Anne."

3:30 I could run faster than that! My quickest time was 2:30!I need to get back in shape. Anne came to all huffing and puffing.

She laid  her head down and put her hands on her knees. "Ally....." I closed my eyes. Hoping she wouldn't scream at me. I didn't mean to make her look like an idiot. Just wanted to show off a little. Plus I think she could be a good candidate for a friend.

"AMAZING!OMG!You are totally going help us win this year!" she said as she hugged me.

I laughed. "Of course, but please can you get your sweaty self  off me.It's adding to my sweat."

She laughed and let go.  "I think she will Anne. Everyone hit the showers!" Coach yelled! The girls all made their  way back and I hovered around a little.

"You coming?"  Anne asked. "Yeah..just ,you know.." She laughs. "Yeah I know." She  said as she walked away.

I pretending to my shoe lace to look up and see where Will was. He was coming this way!

I got up and slowly looked like I was making my way to the locker room. I could hear footsteps behind me.

"Hey, you were really fast out there." I turned around hoping it was Will, but I was disappointed. It was Samuel.

"Thanks, you play Lacrosse?" "Yup," We just stood there like idiots until I broke the awkward silence.

"Well then got to go, see you tomorrow. "Yeah," he said and turned around toward the locker room.

I watched him go sadly that it wasn't Will and was just about to turn around when Samuel turned around. "Ohh..before I forget....um  Will says hi."

My whole body tingled! Yes, he notices me!! "You know Will?"  I asked trying to keep it cool. Samuel nodded. "Will and I go way back."

I nodded. "Well Thanks, and tell Will I said hi to."

"I will" and he made his way to the boys locker room. I was so happy I was going to jump for joy but held it in.

 I got to the  locker room  and the other girls were already changed and I made my way to the stall. I closed the door and let all the excitement out of me. "YES!!" was all I could say.