Sanders Sides HighSchool

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The day had gone by pretty fast, and soon I was in my last class with Roman. I sat down next to the blue eye teen and got out my supplies. I was ready for the weekend, I made it through the long week and just wanted this class to be over.The teacher strolled in the class before the two of us where able to talk. "Hola, today we are going to be working on getting to know each other. This class time will be used as planing for your homework, that will be on your family. I know that some of you may be confused as to why we are doing this in a Spanish class, but I believe that this will be a fun and easy way to start the year, and some of you might be from a Hispanic family..." The teacher went on about the supplies we would need for this. This isn't to bad I guess. I know a lot about my family and I should be able to finish this in an hour or two (at the last minute of course). I turned around to look at Roman, expecting him to have a wide grin and to be getting ready to talk about himself, but when I looked at him, he seemed lost in his thoughts and had a frown on his face, which is very rare. The teacher left and sat down, once she did I turned to Roman. "Hey, are you OK?" I asked Roman.

Roman blinked, looked at me, and then placed a smile on his face. "Never better Hot-topic." Roman claimed as he sat up. I looked at him for a little longer, waiting to see if he would say something else, but the red head just took out some paper and started planning. Following his lead I also took out some paper and began writing. "This isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I mean, we only have to write about our parents and if we have any siblings. " I stated as I looked up and at Roman. Roman closed his eyes and sighed, "Yea..." He said, unenthusiastically, something I never thought he would sound like. "If you want, we could work on this together." I offered. Roman frowned, the second he did I regretted offering that, not that I don't want to help him, but I should know not to offer myself to other people, its lame and doesn't end well. "Never mind, I get it if you want to work alone." I quickly added. Roman looked surprised and then shook his head fast, "Nono, Its alright. I will gladly join forces with you to defeat this task!" Roman yelled as he struck a pose. I smiled, not to bothered that more than half the class had heard that. We wrote in silence for most of the day, once the bell had rung I walked out of the class and to the motorcycle with Roman. I was about to say something when a voice came up form behind us. "Well, the raccoon decided to partner up with the Disney dork." I turned around, all ready knowing who it was...

"Excuse me do you mind, we where going to leave this school without having to look at a fashion mess." Roman stated looking up and down at D. "Im so sorry to interrupt the happy couple from driving away and to the sunset to make out." D said loudly, people stopped walking and started to watch. I took a step back, already feeling sick to my stomach that all these people where here. "Its called having friends, although you don't know what that is so you must assume everyone is a couple." Roman said folding his arms. Unlike me, Roman thrives from having an audience. "Lets go." Roman offered as he tossed me my helmet and started walking over to his motorcycle. "Aww, look at little Roman Prince, leaving people whenever he wants. But I guess you had to have learned something from your mother." D said as he gained widely. I looked at D, I don't know anything about Roman's family, no one really does, he never talks about it and always avoids the conversation. Did D know something that the rest of us didn't? I then felt a gush of air rush past me and Roman punch D right in the face, making him fall over and to the ground. "oOoO YOU GO ROMAN!" Remy yelled as they threw their smoothie on D. Some teachers started running over, and soon Roman was walking out of the principles office. I sat up from my seat in the waiting room, I already had texted my parents and told them what happened, so they where in the car waiting to pick me up. I stood up from my seat and practically ran over to Roman, "Are you ok? Did he yell at you? Are you going to jail? Are you expelled??" I asked quickly. Roman stopped and looked at me and shook his head. "None of the above Virge. I just got five detentions and a phone call home." Roman said as he began to walk out of the office. I began walking next to him and nodded. "I told Patton and Logan that you got in a fight... lets just say that they had a whole lot to say." I stated. Roman stopped and looked over to me, "Did you tell them what D said?' He asked me.

I was taken a little by surprised but I shook my head, "no." I told him. Roman took a deep breath, "good. Thanks.." Roman mumbles as he continued walking. "I called my parents, they are going to pick me up today do you want a ride?" I asked. Not wanting the smaller male to have to drive by himself with D angry with him. Roman smiled and looked at me, "No I'm ok. Thank you for the offer though. It means a lot." Roman said. "No problem. Besides, we can talk more about the project on the way to school tomorrow." I stated.

Roman smiled and nodded. I wanted to ask the younger male a question but then I head my mom yelling. I sighed as she ran over to me and gave me a hug. "There you are, we came as soon as we heard." My mom said but then stopped once she saw Roman. "And you. Did you get hurt?" My mom asked as she went over to Roman and looked him up and down. "N-No Mrs.Storm, I'm fine." Roman answered. The way he did made me want to laugh, but I held that back. "You look tiered" Mom said as she then folded her arms, "You must come with us for dinner. Its not safe for you to be driving alone at this hour. You can put your motorcycle in the truck and then we can drop you off." Mom stated as she started to turn around. "Its alright, I don't want to get in the way or be to much trouble.." Roman began. "Its alright, you won't be a problem at all. Now come on." My mom said.

Soon Roman and I where sitting in the back seat of my car. It was dead quiet and I had no idea how to start up a conversation. "so, uh, you have anything going on recently?"I asked. I could practically hear my mom and dad listening to me. "Nothing to much, I was planning on having a Disney marathon soon, next weekend most likely, and I also have to see Winnie the Pooh some time around then." Roman stated. I laughed, "of course." I said as I then noticed that we where at my house. Once we got in Roman and I placed our bags down and then sat at the already made for four table. I sat Down and Roman followed my lead.

"This food tastes amazing!" Roman exclaimed as he shoved some more in his mouth. Dad laughed as he looked at Roman, "Thanks" my dad said as he took a sip of water. "You must take some home dear, you look thin, doesn't he look thin?" My mom asked my dad. My dad looked at Roman and then nodded. "How much do you weigh?"Mom asked him. I groaned, "mom!!' I whispered yelled. Roman burst out laughing as he then looked at my mother. "its ok. I am actually 110 but Im trying to lose some weight. " Roman said. My mom gasped, "You need to eat more! I will pack you some food, even for a guy your size you should weigh more." My mom said, which I knew she would. Roman then laughed again. And actually, it wasnt a bad dinner. That is until my parents decided to ask the inevitable question. My mom smiled and then looked at Roman, "So Roman, how is your family doing?" She asked tilting her head. I started panicking then, my breathing became a tad more rapid and I felt my heart start drumming against my chest. I looked over at Roman and saw him smile,"Its doing well. Although, this family most definitely cooks way better food." Roman said laughing.

The next thing I know, Roman was putting on his helmet as he placed the trays of food in the holder. "Sorry about my parents..." I said as I then placed my hands in my pocket. Roman smiled and looked up at me. "Their fun...you have a good family. I have to go though..." Roman stated as he sat on his ride. "You wanna meet up some time this weekend, for the Spanish project?" I questioned. "Definitely, I'll text you when once I get home so I can make sure I do not have theater practice." Roman explained, I nodded as I then watched him leave..... a part of me not wanting to see him go....