Chapter 3 SCHOOL

Waking up so sleepy, I accidentally turn to my wall clock.

"7:30!!", I jumped as the dizzy me vanished. I dashed into my bathroom, forgetting my towel. Few minutes later, I dashed out, into my wardrobe. It's my first day of school and I'M ALREADY LATE!. Without tying my shoelaces, I walked briskly to the sitting room, I could hear Kelvin's snore from his room. Grabbing an apple, I made to exit. Then I paused.

"Kelvin, I'm off to school". The snoring stopped, and yawning followed. Not waiting for a reply, I shut the door behind me. Entering Kelvin's bicycle, I drop the helmet at the bike park. Then I rode, munching my apple. Sure, mum called it a bad attitude, but I took it as a hubby, having breakfast on the road.

Not sure of my direction, I rode swiftly. Just when I didn't expect it, I saw one of the twin, she was riding too, expertly. I stopped to watch her. She reluctantly turned and looked at me unawares, still on the same speed. I guess she was heading to school too 'cause she had her bag pack. I sighed and brought out my cellphone as soon as it beeped. I opened the message from Kelvin's, and smiled.

"Remember your way and the name of your school (Bridgeland High school, AND WHY THE HELL DID YOU LEAVE THE HELMET...".

"Hey kid, you forgot your laces", an aged lady shouted from opposite, pointing to my shoes.

" None of your business, old lady", I said almost immediately. I grinned when I noticed her giving me weird looks. What do you expect when you try embarrassing someone like me? This set of fools make me laugh.

I rode softly, sure the lady was still looking. Swiftly turning to the next junction, I recognized my way. I quicken my speed and arrived my school. So Grandeur it was. Following the trooping crowd into the school, I didn't feel like talking to anyone. I took my bicycle to the lot, locked it and carried my bag.

"Hey kid", an elderly voice called behind me. Turning, I suddenly knew my caller, Mr Williams. A dark-coloured man, looking more of an alien, he ears abnormally large and have this joker smile.He reminds me of goblins of old. I stood still, of course, kelvin did a good job introducing me to him but I'm not in the mood to greet or something.

"Remember me?", He asked. I looked at the guy with him, about my age, then back at him

"Yes, I do sir" I said, adjusting my bag and pushing strays of hair from my face behind my disheveled hair.

"Will you love to follow me, I'll show you your class", he said turning to go. Without a choice, I shrugged and followed him.

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Meanwhile school was ridiculous, hilarious and full of dramas. I equally realized I developed a trauma - stage fright. We had lot and lots of games. Due to my skills and love for football, I was made captain of my team- BSFC. I made more and more unknown and known friends, unknown and known enemies. One Arnold Palmer, which I knew was a captain from his team, was a known bully. Well, I hated him from the start. His permanent frown and harsh words. He hated me too, cause we won against his team, accidentally though. The game ended 1-0. After the game upwards, he kept giving me deadly stare and sometimes nudged me. Unlike me, l let it go. At least, I defeated him, which everyone knows.

Another guy was Akon, an innocent looking dude, as sadist. Mark, a fat guy, loves carrying a baseball bat. Just the three of them, well I don't wish to know the rest. I was considered social so I made friends with one Ranni, the boy that was obviously with Mr Williams, the first day of school. Well, The ugly part of our friendship was that Ranni is Arnold's cousin. So we had limits in everything we do together.

We haven't been into each other well, when I found Peggy, a well talented dude in comics and of course, a trickster. We were more than best of friends. But I got a bombshell when, I realized that Sofia was Peggy's younger sister.

"Wait what? She's your sister? No way... Shit why didn't you tell me", I said as I stared at Peggy, wide-eyed.

"I would have told you, if you had asked me earlier", he said. Sofia stood staring at us, smiling slightly. I got up from my seat, about exiting when Ranni called out.

"Greg, wanna go anywhere?"

"Yea, to the toilet", I said, almost screaming.

"When did Greg started using our toilet, like do dumb ass do such in school?", Ranni whispered loudly to Peggy, grinning. Peggy was red with laughter.

"Noooo....I want to shout really loud, so let's hope the toilets are soundproof", I said, struggling with the door. Just then, the door was slightly pushed from outside and Sonia, Sofia's twin, bumped into me. Almost immediately, she hugged me warmly.

"Please, just for me. Don't go anywhere", she said softly, with her puppy dog eyes, pleading me. I swallowed, tapping her back.

"I'm good".

" Thanks", she said as she galloped towards her siblings. Ranni's eyes was still wide opened and his mouth ajar. He might not be thinking straight, 'cause the hug was the least he expected. Wait, he really thinks I'm into her. That's bullshit....like he needs to change his mindset as soon as possible! Hmph!

My phone beeped.

"Aren't you home yet, Kelvin". I frowned, but my stomach made a growl indicating hunger. Nice timing.

"Urm, guys, I'm off", I said, moving out

" Those toilet aren't soundproof", Ranni shouted behind me. I smiled.

" Greg, you forgetting something", I froze.

"What!!!" I said, returning back.

"I guess this yours", Peggy said, showing me my wallet. Shocked, I searched my pocket but I couldn't find it.

"How...it was... here", I said confuse.

"Be careful with your properties when having close contact with beautiful girls, even handshakes though", he explained. I smiled slightly. Now they got my ass kicked. Sonia smiled, taking the wallet and throwing at my direction.

Having it once again, I dashed out.....