Lockwell, one of the many high schools in the city. It was just another normal Tuesday, but that was all about to change. The day started like any other day, the popular kids walking down the hallway liked they owned the school and the jocks putting the losers in their place until the first bell rang. Then everyone went their separate ways either by themselves, with friends, teammates, followers, boyfriend or girlfriend. First period turned into second period, second period turned into third period, third period turned into fourth period and so on.
The day progressed like any other day, the popular kids hanging out, making fun of the less popular kids, gossiping, and just talking about whatever else they found interesting. The jocks either playing some sport, bullying other kids, or bragging about how far they got with some girl or their girlfriend. The less popular kids hanging out with their friends or avoiding the popular kids and jocks. It might have started out as a normal Tuesday for everyone, but in just a matter of hours for one kid, their world was about to be turned upside down in the best possible way.
The second to last bell of the day had just rung. Everyone exited their classrooms quickly so that they could meet up with their friends and/or boyfriend or girlfriend. One kid walks to their locker to grab a book they need for class. As they approach their locker, there is a group of jocks already there. "Hey freak" one of the jocks say. The kid ignores him and plugs in their combination. "Hey" Alister Young, the playboy says, "My friend is talking to you." Another jock slams the locker door shut, barely missing the kid's fingers, "We need to teach this loser a lesson."
The kid takes off running down the hall. "Catch the freak" Alister says. They all take off. The group of jocks finally manages to catch the kid. They drag the kid to the multipurpose room. Alister then duck tapes the kids mouth and hands behind their back. The group then throws the kid in the closet and locks the door. The group of jocks high five each other as they walk off to their last class of the day as the bell rings.
By the time the final bell of the day is ringing, the kid had managed to untape their hands and mouth and was sitting on the floor hoping someone would walk into the room. They had already tried to unlock the door upon discovering that it was locked with no success. They had no idea how long they had been sitting in the closet when they heard someone playing the piano in the room. They quickly got up from the floor and was about to bang on the door, when they heard the person start to sing.
From the sound of their voice, they assumed the person was a girl. And she had a beautiful voice. They ended up listening to the entire song and was left amazed. Once she had finished the song, the kid started banging on the door, "Help me!" A few seconds later, the door opened to reveal Lauren Carr the most popular and beautiful girl at Lockwell. Also, the kids biggest crush. "Hey, are you ok" Lauren asks, "How long have you been locked in there?" "I uh...I-you have an amazing voice" the kid says. Lauren blushes and looks down at the floor, "Thanks."
"Tyler" Tyler says, "Tyler Echo." "Lauren Carr" Lauren says, "So are you going to answer my questions?" "Oh, right..." Tyler says, "I'm fine and I'm not sure. I got locked in there right before last period." "You have been locked in there for almost two hours" Lauren exclaims, "Why didn't you call for help?" "I forgot my phone at my house this morning" Tyler says, "So you know how to play the piano." "Yeah..." Lauren says smiling sadly, "Since I was five, I've wanted to be a musician when I grew up. I've tried multiple times to make it by myself and even with my sisters and a few friends, but no success."
"Sorry to hear that" Tyler says. "I've come to accept that that dream will never become a reality" Lauren says, "The closest I'll get is performing in glee club." "Who would have guessed that the Lauren Carr wanted to be a musician" Tyler says in a teasing tone. "Shut up" Lauren says punching Tyler in the arm and laughing. Tyler just smiles at Lauren. Once Lauren calms down, she asks, "How come I've never meet or seen you before today?"
"Because maybe you weren't looking hard enough or in the right place" Tyler says. "Maybe" Lauren says. "Hey" Tyler says and rubs the back of their neck, "You wanna get out of here, go grab something to eat or go do something?" "I'd love to" Lauren says. "Cool" Tyler says. They walk out of the multipurpose room talking and laughing.
In the end, they deciding to go get something to eat and talk. Lauren drives them to her favorite place to eat, a small family owned and run pizzeria. "This is the best place to get pizza in this city" Lauren says. "I'll take your word for it" Tyler says, "I've never heard of this place." "It's not a well-known place" Lauren says, "I just happened to stumble in here one day when I was craving pizza." "Well let's go see if this is in fact the best pizza in this city" Tyler says.
They get out of Lauren's car and walk to the front door. Tyler opens and holds the door open for Lauren. Lauren smiles and walk in. "If it isn't my best and favorite customer" a guy in the front says, "And I see you brought a friend." "Hi Marco" Lauren says, "This is Tyler." "So, what can I get for you two" Marco asks. "I'll have my usual" Lauren says. "I'll two pepperoni slices" Tyler says. Lauren pulls out her wallet to pay. "Lauren I can pay" Tyler says. "I got this" Lauren says. "I'm going to pay for myself at least" Tyler says. "My treat" Lauren says.
Tyler gives in and Lauren pays for their pizza. They take a booth in the back corner and start talking while they wait for their pizza. "So, tell me about yourself Tyler" Lauren says. "There's not much to tell" Tyler says. "You owe me since I did help you get out of that closet" Lauren says. "Well I'm sixteen, a sophomore, a girl, and I like girls" Tyler says. "You're a girl" Lauren says in shock and Tyler nods, "Wow...I never would have guessed." "I figured" Tyler says, "So what about you."
Just as Lauren is about to respond, one of the jocks that bully Tyler comes over with their pizza and drinks. "Thanks Xavier" Lauren says. "No problem Lauren" Xavier says smiling completely ignoring Tyler, "You look beautiful." "Thank you" Lauren says looking slightly uncomfortable. "No problem" Xavier says winking. "I'll see you around" Lauren says. He frowns and glares at Tyler before covering it quickly and walking off. "You know he likes you" Tyler says. "I had a feeling he did" Lauren says, "I just don't see him that way." "Anyways" Tyler says changing the topic, "You still owe me some facts about yourself."
"I'm sixteen, a sophomore, I have an older and younger sister, and I'm bi" Lauren says. Tyler's head snaps up and at Lauren, "Your...uh, did not see that coming." "Yeah" Lauren says, "Only my younger sister knows." "Your secrets safe with me" Tyler says. "Thanks" Lauren says smiling. "Not like I have anyone to tell anyways" Tyler says. Lauren rolls her eyes before she says, "Just try the pizza." "Ok ok" Tyler says. Tyler picks up a slice and takes a bite. "Well..." Lauren says. "Holy shit" Tyler says, "This is really good pizza. This is the best pizza I've ever had." "Told you" Lauren says.
Over the next two hours Tyler and Lauren eat their pizza, talk, and get to know each other better until Lauren's phone rings. "It's my sister" Lauren says getting up and walks to a corner of the pizzeria. While Lauren talks to her sister, Tyler throws away their trash. "I should be heading out" Lauren says walking back over. "I'll uh see you tomorrow" Tyler says. "Do you need a ride" Lauren asks. "Its fine, I can walk" Tyler says, "It's only a fifteen minute walk." "Come on" Lauren says, "I'll give you a ride."
"You don't have to" Tyler says. "I insist" Lauren says. "Alright" Tyler says, "Only because I have a feeling you won't take no for an answer." "You catch on fast" Lauren says. They exit the pizzeria after Lauren says goodbye to Marco and they get in Lauren's car. Tyler tells Lauren her address. Five minutes later they arrive at Tyler's house. "Thanks for the ride and pizza" Tyler says. "No problem" Lauren says, "I had fun tonight." "Me too" Tyler says, "Could I um could I get your number?" Lauren grabs a pen from her backpack and writes her number on Tyler's arm.
"Bye Tyler" Lauren says, "I'm happy that we met." "Same" Tyler says, "Thanks for helping me out of the closet." Lauren giggles and Tyler smiles. Tyler gets out of the car and faces Lauren before she closes the door, "See you tomorrow." "See you tomorrow" Lauren says, "And make sure to call me." "I will" Tyler says and closes the door. She watches Lauren drive off and walks into her house smiling at the unexpected events that unfolded today.
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