Boarding School: The Next Generation

Mary

The lunchroom was packed when Mary finally came in. She grabbed her food and sat down near a few kids so she wouldn't look like a loner. The nearest may have been Jonothan and a girl whose name may have been Avaline, but Mary wasn't sure.

Mary swore in Spanish under her breath, as she was still angry about the detention. She caught Jonathan glance at her in the corner of her eye. He probably new some foreign curses to get out of detentions in schools, a lot of people did that and it really annoyed Mary.

Mary's school schedule lay on the table in front of her, and Mary looked it over to distract herself. Luckily she had dance next, but would end up missing her last class of the day to attend the stupid detention in the detention room on the other side of the school.

"You okay?" Jonathan asked, noticing the frown on Mary's face. "You sounded pretty unhappy earlier."

"I'm fine," she lied. "Just got a stupid detention later."

"Bad first day, huh?" Avaline asked.

Mary sighed. "You bet." After a slightly awkward pause, Mary tried to start a conversation. "How about you too? Good day?"

Jack

After a simple history class, Jack wandered through the school with his lunch and Shadow at his side. He eventually entered a courtyard where some people were sitting. Shadow led Jack to a table that only had one other person sitting at it.

"Hey," Jack said. "I'm Jack. Can I sit here?"

*It's Desmond by the way*

kay, cool

Desmond~~

I looked up at the guy. He had shades over his eyes and there was a large sheep dog (right?) standing in front of him. He's blind, I realized, and my face went white. I couldn't imagine what that must be like.

"Yeah, sure. Need help finding the table?"

"No, thank you though."

There was silence for a moment, but then I spoke up, "So how long did you have to train your dog? He seems like he's really smart."

The dog led him to the bench and he felt it out with little difficulty, and sat down.

Shadow is a golden retriever

Jack

Shadow nudged Jack's hand once he sat down, making sure he was situated. Jack rubbed the dogs head.

"Yeah, he's the smartest creature I know. Smarter than most people I meet," Jack said. "I'm Jack, by the way."

"Desmond," Jack's company responded.

There was a pause in conversation, and Jack knew exactly what Desmond was thinking. "Go ahead," Jack said at last.

"Go ahead what?" Desmond said all too quickly, trying to cover up his curiosity.

"Everyone has questions, go ahead and ask them."

"What's it like being blind?" Desmond asked at last.

Jack laughed to himself. "Dark," he joked.

oops, sorry. I think someone has one, and all the dogs get mixed up

Des~~

"Were you born that way?"

*sorry its so short, but I find that I am actually curious about your character, and I cant find your bio, sorry*

Iclisa

"I finised rop cimbin in 20 secods..." i blurted out feeling happy with my accomplishments.
"20 seconds! thats amazing." Jackie excalimed and Cornelia looked at me. "I cannot even do one."
"Nah, it no biggi...i do it al the time." i said with abbroad smile on my face. I looked at her and saw that Jackie was looking at mne curiously. Did i say something wrong.

There was a pause before Jackie asked, "Hey, just curious, but you were looking a little sad when you took your stuff from your locker."

"Sad," i repeated...only to remember the ringing sound teh coach use. I caress my hair and tighten the cap close to my face.
"Oh, that...well..."
"Sad," Cornelia interruped, "nonsense, my little Iclisa can never sad just dissapointed. So what were you dissapointed about? Someone beat your record?"
I shook my head firmly trying to eat properly. "I just hate loud ringing sounds." i said plainly.
Cornelia smiled and Jackie gave a sad smile before we ate. AFter this, i got History and after that, i got detention. By teh crowd, is aw Mykolas and Violet's figures going to us. Violet was sighing must be the detention while as MYkolas was laughing.
When they came, Violet look at me bluntly and sighed.
"Why did you have to bring me into detention, iclisa?" she sighed.
"Detention?" Jackie asked, "What did she do???"
"She explained in 10 minutes why King Lear sucks in plain english." Mykolas replied and i shrugged.
"What is wrong with that. I agree with my explanation."
"Iclisa," Cornelia said, "No one cares if you hate shakespeare or not. I partly dont like it and i'm not arguing."
"ANyway..." Violet sighed, "At least, i have some company."
"Don't worry, Iclisa...me and Mykolas will buy you some food from town with your money though, can i asked some."
I nodded and Cornelia smiled.
"Don't worry, we won't spend it all. Wanna come, Jackie? I think we shoudl asked Avaline as well"
Jackie shrugged and nodded.

Shane

After history Shane shuffled to French class, where there was a substitute there. Apparently the teacher had a baby over the summer and they had not found a replacement yet. So Shane spent the class joking around with some other kids the whole class before heading off to lunch.

"Beth," Shane spoke into his phone.

"Yeah, Shane?" she replied.

"Meet me at my room as soon as you can," Shane told her and waited for her to say she would, and hung up.

When Shane got to his room, he found David inside, eating a brownie. With only a nod to acknowledge David, he went to one of the room, and began to spray the plants quickly, and then did the same to the others. On return he found Beth with David, who was telling him she didn't want a brownie.

"Don't worry, those are just regular brownies," Shane said and sat down.

"Aw," David complained, but kept eating.

"So, why the emergency meeting?" Beth asked.

"Detention. We need to discuss what happens when we get it, and who takes over for the others. Beth, you will take my sifts on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, along with the weekends. And David you get Friday and Thursday. I will take David's on the Sunday to Thursday, and Beth you get the other two. And I get the weekend for Beth, and David, you get the weekdays. If two get it, the only remaining takes any. So David, you take mine and Beth's shifts today. Now, go get your stuff, and drop your money on the counter when you leave, David." Shane told, and David got up right after.

When David had left to pick his stuff, there was a knock at the door. Shane walked to the door, his face both casual, and nervous. Letting out a large sigh when he looked through the peep hole. "Just Mel," He said.

"I wouldn't relax just yet," Beth said quietly. "She hates drugs, she almost busted David for smoking a bit yesterday. If you let her in, and she sees..."

"Got it," Shane said.

"Got what?" David asked.

"Mel is outside," Beth stated.

"Yikes....Okay, I got an idea," He replied. "She's probably here for Shane, so if I can cause I distraction, you can slip by, and then go somewhere else, and I'll tell her you two are at that place, and take her there using a "short cut" so you beat us there."

"Sounds good. But How are you gonna get out with out using this door?" Beth asked.

"Leave that to me, just tell em where you are going," David said.

"um...courtyard?" Shane pitched.

"Okay,"David said and climbed through the window.

~~~~David~~~~

I climbed through the window, and carefully jumped off the ledge, and over to the next window. Opening it with difficulty, I climbed into the new room, which was empty, and left through the front door. I had made it in time so Me was still at the door.

"Hey Mel," I said and waved.

"Hey David, what are you doing here?" She asked.

"This is our floor, right?" I asked.

"No, we're one up," She said.

"Yeah, still getting the hang of this place," I said jokingly. "You would be here why?"

"I was looking for Shane," She said, and looked away a bit.

"Oh Shane, I saw him and Beth a bit earlier, were in the courtyard, might be there now still."

"Well then, I'll just head over there," She said and walked by.

"No, allow me. I know a shortcut."

Before she could argue I grabbed her arm, and pulled her away from the door.

Melanie

"Hey, David, did you got detention too?"

"Nope." Dammit.

Soon, they crossed through some Halls, and it took longer than it appeared to reach the courtyard. "Are you sure this is a short-cut?"

"Yep." Melanie laughed at him.

"Sure, if you say so." Silence..., but they kept moving forwards. "You know, you can let go of me." Melanie stated, looking down at David hand still tightly wrapped around her arm. He opened it with one movement, and kept walking. "Do you know if Beth and Shane are going to detention?"

"I think they are," David muttered.

"Good," Mel's voice was down to a whisper.

Finally, they reached the courtyard and there they were, Shane and Beth. They approached them quickly. "Hi." She looked between their faces quickly. "would you guys do me a favor? I was going to ask Shane, but since you're here, Beth, you could help me out too." They just stared at her, as if waiting for her to tell them what she was going to ask. "Will you cover for me in the detention? Tell them I feel sick or something."

Edwin

I knew detention was at the end of the school day so I had plenty time before I lead my body to a cold, isolated room full of stupid minds. That was simply not something I was aiming to do. After World History I was back alone with Rufus. I was going to have Advanced English and then P.E.
"Back to the old days much likely, right Rufus?" I said while patting his head. He 'd never leave me alone and it was great that the principal let me bring Rufus to the school and even to classes.
English quickly flew and I was soon in P.E.
While I was getting dress someone spoke to me.
"How in hell were you allowed to bring a dog in? To a class?" A guy asked.
"Principal's special favour" I simply answered.
"Oh... Is your dog an english shepperd?"
"Yep"
Was this guy even able to shut up?
"What's his name?"
"Rufus"
"Ohh... It's a very beautiful specimen. I really enjoy dogs. I'm Travis by the way and you?"
"Edwin"
And that was the end of our conversation. This guy seemed nice but I was simply not used to being talked to.

***

When the class reunited with the teacher, I brought Rufus wit me as well.
"What is this, Mr. Hart?" The teacher asked pointing at Rufus.
"My dog ma'am." I answered.
"And why is he here? You know that they are forbidden inside the school teaching area, tight?"
"I specially talked to the principal and he allowed Rufus to come in." I said with a smile on my face.
"Right. Just make sure he doesn't move. And I will be watching you Mr. Hart." She said.
Only then everyone realized that I had brought my dog to the class.
"Now, everyone. Fifteen laps as a warm up and the we'll see. And make them fast" The teacher screamed.
"Yes ma'am!" Everyone answered.
Soon, we were all running.
"You are in her dark list dude" Travis said while passing by.


*writer's block!!!!!*

Jack

"No, I wasn't born this way..." Jack said. He frowned as he remembered, it hadn't been a good day.

"What happened? If you don't mind me asking," Desmond said.

Jack sighed. Keeping secrets doesn't make friends, Jack. "I was in the car with my brother, he was driving us home from a concert. We weren't paying attention to the road, and we hit another car. The engine in our car exploded and caught fire, killing my brother and his friend in the passenger seat instantly. I used to wear glasses, you know for reading and stuff. They shattered into my eyes. Luckily, someone in the other car was good enough to come and try to help. He pulled me out, and I survived with only a few burns." Jack rolled up the sleeve on his t-shirt to reveal a scar across his shoulder.

"Wow, that's a big story." Desmond said.

Jack nodded. "I don't really enjoy talking about it."

"How old were you?"

"Twelve."

Desmond was quiet for a minute. "I couldn't imagine being blind," he said.

"It's even worse when you can only barely remember what the world looks like."

The two were quiet for a moment, and ate in silence. Jack felt a little better for telling someone about what happened; even if it had been someone he just met.

"So what class do you have next?" Jack asked, trying to bring the conversation to a lighter note.

i don't think either of us have schedules, so ill just say we have math. and upon writing this i realize that i don't really know how that would work I feel really bad I cant contribute at all...

Desmond~~

"Math" I replied.

"Oh, science for me."

"I was never good at science. So how do you like the school?"

"Its good. All of the people seem nice enough."

I grined, but he couldn't see it so I tried to put more emotion into my voice then usual, since he didn't know me, "Yeah, they all seem pretty great, and also very different. I can't honestly say there are any two that are alike. Who have you met?"

Avaline
A girl named Mary joined us at lunch. She was onbviously latin and she had short hair and darker skin that seemed to be almost a chocolate color. She asked us how our day had been after telling us about her terrible day.
"Bearable" I answered. " Actually, good, it has all been nice. I just can't find my friend in this crowd" I said, looking around to see if Jackie was somewhere to be seen, but she was not. She must be wtih Iclisa, I thought.
"I was late" Jonathan said, "got detention" he sighed and I smiled at him.
"Great, me too. I'm missing my first dance class" Mary said, an angry edge in her voice. I could undertand, first day of school and having a detention was not really nice. NOt that I've ever had a detention in my life. I'a good student.
"I'm going to dance lessons with my Jackie today" I saw Jonathan lift up his gaze from the plate and stare at me curiously.
"YOu know Jackie"
"Yeah, we're in the same classes and she's the friend I'm looking for" He showed some curiosity toward the subject and started to feel a little jealous. Jonathan was a nice guy, and I definitely liked him, as a friend at least. But he suddenly shot a smile at my direction.

Jackie.
Poor Iclisa, she had a detention and I found aout it was the ringing noises that made her go nuts. I went with Cornelia and Mykolas to get them some food for detention. I looked for Avaline, but she hadn't appeared yet. I had dancing after school and I just couldn't wait for it.
"I can't find Avaline" I said to Cornelia
"She must be here, somewhere. Maybe she's eating with someone else" She answered as we headed out the cafeteria.
we were out of the cafeteria and I noticed Mykolas with quite an annoyed look on his face.
"Why is everyone angry or annoyed today" I asked. "NOw what's wrong with you, may I ask?"

Don't worry, Jack manages all his normal classes with different books and he has a special tutor he sees every day to help him. He doesn't like to let his condition get in the way of anything.

Jack

"Oh, I met a few last night during the blackout. I can't remember their names for the life of me, though." Jack said. "How about you? Boarding school life treating you well?"

*eh, it's short.*

*i dont know when is detention so i'll just say taht itw as after lunch or something

Mykolas

Why is everyone angry or annoyed today" JAckie asked as she approached me. "NOw what's wrong with you, may I ask?"
It was already time for my next period and was already getting late.
"The bell rang again," i said. "i was with iclisa on her way to detention when it rang and all of the sudden, she began to act forceful."

"Oh," Cornelia said, "That's just CIlisa. You know how she is..."
"yeah but this time, she forced me to do 50 push up and almost punch my stomach just like the way she punch Violet's."
"my goodness," Jackie murmured, "But why bells?"
i shrugged. "I just hope she'll be fine especcially by detention with Violet and the rest. Dont want her to rule the detention with an iron fist. NAyway," i breathed out, "I got class to go to."
they both nodded and we parted excpet for Cornelia who went with me.
"Dont worry about that, Myk...We'll buy something for Iclisa to get her better. MAybe a couple of earplugs or something. but otehr than that...we should not be late. We dont want the whole dorm to be in detention."

Travis~

I woke up went to the admissions office so I could persuade the receptionist allow me to get my sister in, but she said I didn't have enough in my account.

Besides this problem my attempt to make friends seemed to be working. I met a guy named Edwin, he seemed nice enough. I ran not thinking about what I would do next. Well if I was to remain looking normal I didn't only have to make friends, but I needed a girlfriend. I looked around for a good fit and didn't notice the tree in front of me until I hit it. There was a roar o laughter as I got to my feet.

*Writers block*

Jonathan

Jonathan smiled at Avaline. She was someone interesting to talk to. Which was a little weird for him considering she seemed...like the delicate, rich and beautiful type of girls. She may look like that, but she most definetely wasn't the snobby, stuck-up type. That's probably why she was so interesting to him.

"Nice to know someone else knows a little spanish," he nodded towards Mary. Mary gave a small smile.

"Si, yo hablo espanol," she laughed.

Avaline raised her eyes. "Even I knew what that meant!" She exclaimed.

Jonathan shook his head. "¿En serio? Vamos a ver cuánto sabes realmente español."

"Uh, translation?" Avaline asked.

"Gringa," Jonathan said shaking his head playfully and patiing her hand.

"I know what that one means," she growled.

"Just kidding," he told her, raising his hands in false alarm.

Bethany

Beth smiled at Mel. "Sure," she answered.

"Thanks a lot," she sounded relieved. Bethany was almost intrigued enough to ask why she was so eager to skip. Then, just before she was about to ask, Mel turned and left.

"Well, personally, I'm not one to try and get two detentions in one day, so if you'll exucse me," Beth said, walking away.

"Oh and Shane," she said, turning. "I wouldn't be too late either. Neither of us should have too many detentions."