Chapter 2: Chapter 01: 1st Beat
I rolled out of the truck hanging a school bag around my shoulder, which basically was filled with my books and notes for the upcoming class of my first day at my new high school. I yawned as I looked around the new place which from now on would be my own hometown. I looked back at my parents who was busy unloading the junk out to our new home while I was standing beside them doing nothing. Not that I'm some bad kid or a sad broken teenager. It's just that my whole body was aching from the long journey we had.
Well, my name is Ivan and I have no surname which is weird. I just turned 16 few hours back and right now I'm at New Jersey, far away from my actual home town. I like studying a lot and I'm kinda book worm and little nerd, maybe that's why on this first day of our arrival I'm still looking forward to go to my new school which is fifteen minutes away from here and I'm kinda running late. I like eating a lot of candy and ice cream. I love listening to music; well any kind of music as I feel every song teaches me something. I'm the only child and loved by all so that's why I'm always happy. I like writing as well and love seeing lakes and making friends. My favorite color is blue, my favourite drink is coke, my favorite book is Romeo and Juliet, my favorite food is pizza, my best friend is... Well I never had one haha. And yeah, I aim to become a doctor in future. What kind off doctor; a neurosurgeon, dentist or a small one I don't care as it can cure one's pain.
I gaze back at my parents and I whine a little loud. "Pops I'm running late for school. Please drop me there soon." I say happily.
My dad doesn't look at me and answer " Ivan I know that you are excited to see your new school but love, can you give your pops like five minutes? We are almost done so wait a little."
I hummed at my pops and take the time to look around my neighborhood to let the time pass. While turning to my right I see a boy, two or three years elder than me sitting on a bike with his head down. He had worn all black and even his bike was black. He seemed to be a little off so me being the happy kid walks to him for a little chat.
I stand right in front of him and I nearly choke as I see him holding a cigarette and a lighter. He then places the cigarette on his lips and almost burn the lighter.
"Are you alright?"
He looks up to me from his covered hood, his cigarette falling from his lips. Now his green hazel eyes meeting my dark brown eyes. I then tilt a little and look at his face. His face had fresh scars and I see one band-aid stuck on his left forehead.
I meet his green hazel eyes again. "Are you alright?"
Next second all I know is he rides away with his bike and here I was standing on that same position thinking what exactly happened.
"Ivan, I thought you were getting late for school? Hope in soon." I hear my dad scream from afar.
"Uuh on my way"
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I look at the big campus in awe. Wow, this school is definitely gonna be perfect for me. I say to myself taking my first step in.
I walk through the hall, watching all kinds of students from across the country. I hesitate a little to talk to anyone, needing to ask about the principal's office. I walk around the school by myself for a while. Checking out the places and in search of principal's office on my own. I came across the school cafeteria, there were workers fixing the props which made me wonder are they planning to change the view of it?
I reach the second floor and see students stuffing their things inside their said lockers. I grip my bag tight and turn around as I walk backwards, trying to study the paths and not wanting to get lost my way back.
"Ouch" I hit my back with something I felt was like a broad chest. I thought I would bang my head to the ground on my first day, but to my luck I felt a rough hand tug my waist, refraining me from falling.
"Are you alright?"
Me and the stranger spoke at the same time, our position still the same.
He chuckled and let me stand straight as I now turn and look at my saviour. His blue eyes looking straight into mine. My eyes trailed down to his face. Even he had fresh scars but no band-aid.
Does every boys of this town fight all the time? I think whoever I crash with today had scars which cringed my stomach.
Weird.
"Hey. Are you hurt somewhere?"
I came back to earth space, realizing the stranger was waving his hand in front of my face.
"Ummm.. yeah I'm fine. Sorry for my stupid behavior." I say giving him a smile.
He smiled back as he stepped a little back, tugging his hands inside his jeans pocket. "That's great then. Freshman?"
I nod at him and raise my hand forward.
" Ivan. Just Ivan."
"Nice name" he grinned, taking his hand out and shaking mine. "Just Ivan, Nick, Nick blue"
We both laugh a little and shake hands.
"So, I'm guessing your new in town and you just transferred here and you are now looking for principal's office just Ivan. Am I right?"
In surprise I say "wow, are you like some Google? I'm guessing you must belong from here and you know everyone very well. Am I right?"
I mimic him a little.
He softly shake his head, making me frown. "Yes I do belong from here but I don't know everyone very well expect few people and one idiot jerk."
I make a 'O'. "So are you as well a... No you don't look like a freshman. A senior of mine I guess."
"Yeah. Now come on, let's walk to the principal who is anxiously waiting in his bored colorless office" he say as he walked away.
I swiftly follow his trails as now we are walking side by side.
"You seemed to know the principal very well. Is he by chance your father?"
I then suddenly hear a loud laughter from him. "Even in my wild dreams I wouldn't want that old man to be related to me. But to my bad luck..."
I raise my brows, waiting for him to accept his father.
"He likes torturing me"
"That's... But why?"
But to my disappointment I got no answer to my question. And I guess he didn't needed to. Because I could already see students looking our way. Specially towards me with a strange look. And I wouldn't say that I didn't hear whispers as well.
By the time we crossed those strange students we were already standing in front of the office. I quietly followed him as he opened the door wide and walked in without any knock.
And Nick was right. The principal's office felt like we teleported to some lifeless 18th century. The office was all gray and dull. Even though the books and other things were cleanly placed, I felt all my spirit reducing to level zero.
"Ahem, so you must be Ivan whom I have been anxiously waiting to meet? The topper of Elite high school am I right?"
What's with the people of New Jersey? Or just this school? It feels like every words are kept being repeated again and again.
I nod my head, a little blush and heat creeping over my face.
"Someone is here as well." I hear Nick cough, trying to gain our attention.
The principal scowled hearing the voice, mumbling something under his breath making me chuckle inside my head.
"So what? I still have to wait for the other thug. How come he is late today?"
By the way I felt like I saw a familiar black bike while entering the campus.
"I'm very sorry to ruin your expectations sir but I'm not his baby sitter so I have no idea where that jerk is right now. And if you do find him then let me know, I have few scores to settle down with him."
And one idiot jerk.
Is Nick talking about that jerk he mentioned before?
And then I get my answer. The door swung open harshly and a boy in all black walk in. Oh, the same guy I met before?
We three look at him as he walked in already swearing curses under his breath. I look at Nick, his face changing from a smile to death stare towards that emo boy.
He seemed to not notice me at first then as he opened his mouth to shout but stopped the moment his eyes met mine again. His eyes twitched a little but the next second turned mysterious. He silently stood beside me.
Now me, Nick and the emo boy facing the principal. But wait, why was I feeling like I was also a part of them who would get scolding from the principal in no time.
"Ivan"
"Huh?" I looked at the principal who motioned me to stand beside him. To which I silently obeyed and separated from they both.
"You two brats don't deserve to stand together with this genius kid." And my face started heating again as I stole a glance from the other two who rolled their eyes.
"First, let's catch up with you two brats. Now tell me the reason why is the school cafeteria all broken? Are you two planning to purchase new good tables and chairs for us? If that's your plan then you both are welcome from the bottom of my heart. But I know that's not the reason so spill the beans now."
Oh! So it was their doing... Hmmm
They both had their lips sealed, their eyes looking everywhere except the principal's.
"Mr Blue and Rain" The principal loudly said.
"He stole my food"
"I ordered it first"
They messed up the whole cafeteria because of food?
Nick sneered at the emo boy, whose name was apparently Rain.
Weird names.
"No I ordered it first." Nick growled.
Rain rolled his eyes. " I ordered it first you little... Little food stealer."
For a second I felt like Nick's eyes twitched in anger, turning all cold. "I'm not a food stealer you... You are the one who always steals food."
And I heard a sarcastic laugh escaping Rain's lips. "Are you seriously accusing me now? You are one who always steals. You are the one who stole my ice cream."
"Really? I think you lost your memory Mr Rain Casper. You were the one who stole my favorite ice cream."
Like.. like is this seriously happening? Me and the principal looked at each other in disbelief. Two matured boys are fighting over an ice cream?
"Hold on!" The principal stepped between the two who were now clutching each other's collar, ready to rip the others head right then and there. "We were talking about the cafeteria, but where in the hell did ice ice cream come from? And when did this tragic ice cream incident happen? How was I not informed?"
And the next second, I almost lost my grip hearing them.
"1st grade"
"1st grade"
We're these two even enemies? For me it more felt like best friends. And my stupid mouth slipped for the first time in my whole perfect life.
"Best friends we have here."
Now three surprised eyes on me.
I thought I had a good luck wandering around me. Now what suddenly happened?
I cleared my throat a little and I again slipped.
"Ice cream is my favourite. Blue berry the most. They are so tasty."
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