Spiral - Chapter Two

Title: Spiral
Chapter: Chapter 2 : Walking Through the Doors pt. 2
Rating: PG
Author: Melody Brooke
Warnings: Manga Names used.. some changes.. see chart in the Author's Notes (previous part)
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I had gotten into the habit of waiting at the front door of the school
to wait for the managers, since they had all had somehow gotten into my
little clique, much to my delight. Hey, the more the merrier.

The first of two busses stopped, as it always did, and a new guy got off.
He carried a clarinet case in one hand, and held the strap to his 'clear or
mesh book bag' with the other. He stepped onto the bottom step, and I asked
if he was here for the marching band. He said yes, and I led him inside. I
didn't greet the managers from my clique.

We talked, and then we had to go down to the field. While walking, we
met back up with Rei. I introduced them, and I could see some sparks fly from
Rei's eyes. It took me a little while, but I finally learned his name (and if
you're wondering, I'm extremely bad with names), which was Andy. Talking,
walking, and then stumbling down the hill. I dread to think about what his
first impression was of me.

So, I did my thing, standing on the sidelines in front of Rei, while he
just sat and watched, not really having a job for the day. Then the rest of
my clique showed up with some water. Hey, it was really, really hot for an
August day.

Practice ended, and we started on the trail to get back to the band
room. I had a bass drum on my back, and just before we started up the hill
that I had stumbled on, I turned to Andy and said, "You know, you are just the
type of person I'd fall for." He looked surprised, then gave me a smile and
started up the hill.

I was shocked that he would have that reaction. I just stood there,
gawking, I believe, that I could say something like that so. . calmly. Then
the jerk, Darien, saw the look I was "supposedly" giving to the hill, and
said a few choice words, and I got really mad.

That night, I couldn't help but to think of those eyes, and how they
seemed to be able to read through my soul. Sure, I do have secrets, but I
think that with that one glance, he was able to read the journal that seemed
to be my life. With this thought flashing by, my eyes closed and I drifted
into another battle.
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