New Haven: Awakening

CHAPTER SEVEN. Best Day Ever?

Walking down the pathway of New Haven High. Lucas and I weren’t spared by any of the eyes of the student population that were hang out; under a tree, sitting on a bench or walking around. My grip on Lucas’ got tighter as we walked towards the entrance of New Haven High. The lot of people stopped, stared and muttered amongst themselves.” Any tighter and I won’t be able to use my left arm anymore.” Lucas teased. 

“You’re right handed.” I said, laughing.” So you won’t miss this one.” He chuckled and yanked his arm out my tight grip. I pouted.” Meany.”

He smirks.” I learnt from the best.” I rolled my eyes. Grinning, he opened the door for me. I went inside. The hallway was filled with students. The walls were white with the school’s crest stretched across from the right side. The crest is red and blue with Bobcat that stared into your soul. Creepy. Anyway the locker red on the right and dark blue on the left.

”Hey.” I looked to my right and saw a small group of boys leaning against the first five lockers. The group was a mix of jocks and a student council type...I guess. It was the student council type was the one that said hi. He leaned off of the locker and walked closer to us. His eyes shifted between us.” You must be Lucas.” He said, looking at Lucas.“ And Devin.” He said, smiling at me.

“Yup.” We confirmed.

“Twins?” He said still smiling at me. I nodded.”  anyway I’m Mika Hillock, student body president and Becca’s best friend, who can’t shut up about how nice you guys are.” Oh, so this is the infamous Mika. I have to admit he’s better looking than I originally thought. Mika was the same height as Lucas, brown eyes, dark skin, hair nicely shaved, he had a slight upturned nose, medium sizes, smirking pouty, pink lips. He’s fairly muscular and extremely good looking. He wore a long sleeve white shirt and dark pants. He shook our hands. Lucas first then me, but he kissed my hand after he shook it. Wow Mika how corny of you. To his surprise Lucas pulled me away from him and wrapped his arm around me.

“Hands off.” Lucas sneered. Mika shrugged Lucas’ clear warning and clears his throat. He continued smiling.

“Welcome to New Haven High home of the New Haven Bobcats.” Mika announces,” we here at New Haven High strongly believe that each student plays an active role in our NHH family weather it’s sports, art, debate—“

“Sister fondling.” Lucas mumbled under his breath. I smacked his side. 

“—if you would be as so kind to follow me.” Mika said, turn his kneel and began to walk down the hallway. He blabbed on about the school’s pass achievements. I zones out and thought about how I was going to escape this boring tour.

“Do you guys have a track and field team?” Lucas asked as he flicked my nose.” Stop dreaming before you trip.” He whispered close to my ear.

“In fact we do. To accommodate for our typical cold weather we have an indoor track and swimming pool.”

That made Lucas brighten up like a light bulb.” I’m loving NHH already. What about a team soccer? I bet Devin is dying to hit the field.”

“Soccer player...nice. I’m sure Coach Willis will love to have another member on the team. Since school closes early on Friday for report day/last day of school. I suggest you guys get in touch with the coaches to convince them to tell you do late tryouts.” Mika said. 

“Ok.” Lucas and I said. Mika stops in front of the admissions desk.” One moment, please.” He says. He turns to the desk and smiles at the woman behind the desk.

“Morning Ms. Francas, you’re looking beautiful as always.” He says. Ms. Francas smilies. She is roughly around sixty.

“Sweet as always Mika, what can I do for you?”

“I have two new students, Devin and Lucas Harper. Would you be a dear and give me itheir schedules and locker combinations, please.” Ms. Francas smiles and cups one side of his cheek.

“Anything for you Mika.” She said. Lucas and I exchanged glances.

“Should we make a run for it?” I mouthed.

“Not yet.” He mouthed back. The bell rings and the students appeared out of no where rushing to get to class.

“Thanks, Ms. Francas.” Mika said.

“Your welcome.” 

Mika turns to us grinning. He handed us out schedules and combinations.” Your homeroom is down the hall, the third door on your right.” He said to Lucas.

Lucas takes my schedule and looks at it. He frowns.” I only have chemistry with you today.” I grabbed his and mine out of his hands and looked at it. Those are literally the only chemistry we have together.

I groaned.” Don’t worry, I’ll look after her—“

The look Lucas give to him made him trail off. Lucas walks towards the desk.” Good morning, sorry to bother you but can we alter our schedules. My sister has an extremely low attention span, if I’m not there she either sits there daydreaming or reading something other than her textbook.”

“I would love to help but the classes are all filled, sorry.” Ms. Francas said.

Lucas scratched his head and sighed.” Thanks anyways.”

“Don’t worry Luke. I’ll take care of her, no problem,” Mika said,” we should go before we miss homeroom.”

Lucas narrows his eyes at Mika.” No funny business Hillock.”

Mika grins and takes my hand. He pulled me the down hall to the very first door on the left. Room 84 E. He knocked on the door then opened it a second later. Everyone was already seated. They stared and muttered.” Morning!” Mika says. He pulls me towards the teacher. The teacher was a man that was tall and drop dead gorgeous. He’s in his late twenties perhaps early thirties. He’s of Indian descent. He’s around six foot five.” Mr. Haddish, this is Devin Harper.”

“Ah. Ms. Harper it’s nice of you to join us.” Mr. Haddish said, with a smile. He has dark brown eyes hooded by freakishly long, black eyelash, thick well kept brows, strong jawline, semi thin pink lips. His beard was neatly shaven and his dark hair pulled back in a man bun. Is it man crush Monday already?

He wore a navy dress s**t with a black tie and dark pants. He had his sleeves rolled up. His shoulders and chest nice and broad. His bicep weren’t overly muscular. Mr. Haddish has to be by far the hottest teacher I’ve ever met. I forced a smile back.” Mika are you staying?” Me Haddish asked.

“Nope. I have announce the daily festivities.” He replied.” See you in history.” He says before marching off.

Mr. Haddish’s attention shifted to me. I felt a strong pulled as I stared into his eyes. He blinked and the pull was gone.” Everyone this is Devin Harper, please try to make her feel welcome.” He says with a tone that was as smooth as silk.” Devin would you like to introduce yourself to the class?”

“Yeah.” I turned to face the class.” Hi I’m Devin, I’m seventeen years old. I just moved here from Minnesota, I’m a soccer player and I hate school.” The class cheered.

“Thank you, for sharing Devin. You can take the empty seat by the window.” Mr. Haddish said. There were four column of seven student. The column and rows were really neatly aligned and equally spaced. I walked through the first row to the empty seat. The seat was in the third row. I sat down. I found Mr. Haddish staring at me.” I hope you guys enjoyed your weekend full of homework.” He said, when he realized I was settled. He smirked after his statement.

They groaned.” I took me hours to do!” The girl behind me said. Everyone agreed.

“Well...I’m happy to hear that. Fortunately for me, I’m not grading it.” He says, leaning on his desk. They groaned again.

“I should have know you’d pull something like that. Again!” Said a guy seated in the last row on the other side of the room. Mr. Haddish smiles and shrugging .

“If you had only done your research, Percy, all of this could have been avoided.” When I heard Mr. Haddish say Percy I sat up straighter and scanned the room. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get a clear view of him.

“Nice going Percy.” Said a girl in the front row.

“Who asked you?” Percy spat.

“Alright settle down.” Mr. Haddish checked his watch before sitting on the edge of his desk. He rubbed his hands together.” It’s time for the morning’s announcements.”

“Good morning my fellow New Haven Bobcats!  I hope you are having an amazing morning so far—“

“Pres! Pres!” They cheered, banging their fist on their desk.  Mr Haddish banged his fist on his desk as well, grinning from ear to ear. Soon it was like the whole school was doing it too. 

“—after careful consultation with Mr. Greenberg—“ there was a moment of silence,” operation Winter Dance is a go!”

Everyone except Mr. Haddish and I, starts to scream. In five seconds flat half the male population of the class surround me.” So new girl you wanna be my date to Winter Formal.” The guy, who sat in front of me asked.

“Pigs.” The girl behind me, mutters.

“Buzz off Lance...I saw she first.” Percy yells from behind the Great Wall of testosterone.

“Bite me, Eastwood.” Lance spat. Lance is super cute. He has a mop of dark curls, dark brown eyes, brown skin, round faced and he has a flat nose. He wore the schools’s jersey with the night number 14 on it and jeans.” So you up for it.”

“Um...I’m not sure yet.” I replied. 

“Return to your seat and leave Ms—“ the bell rings.” Ok go to your classes. Now.” Mr. Haddish ordered. I got up. The boys hadn’t  move a inch.

I yelped when a hand grabs me and pulls me through the crowd. I grinned when I saw Lucas.” Thank you.”

“No problem.” He says. Narrowing his eyes at every single one of the boys. Lucas gives each one of them the I’m watching gesture.” If anyone of you want to the dance with my sister you’ll have to ask me.”

“Can she—“

“No.” 

“You just said—“

“I never said I was going to say yes.” Lucas smirked, devilishly.” Anyways, I’m name is Lucas Harper—“

“Holy s**t. Your thee Lucas Harper that made Lance ate dirt at nationals.” Percy asked in awe. Percy pushed forward to get a better look at Lucas. Percy is two inches taller than Lucas. He has blonde hair pure blue eyes, a crooked smile, he’s built like a dancer. Hm, Becca sure likes her guys athletic.

Lucas grins.” So we meet again.” Lance says.” I still want that rematch Harper.” Lucas looks at Lance. 

“Where and when.” Lucas says. The class wooed.

Lance smirked.” After school and the track.” Lance says.

“I’m game.” 

“You heard that Mr. Haddish?” Lance questioned.

“Already clearing my schedule.” Mr. Haddish with a mischievous look on his face.

“If I win she goes to Pre-Val—“ and that’s my cue to leave. I squeeze out of the crowd. Mr. Haddish smirks at me. I felt a gush of warmth raised to my cheeks. I looked away and left the room. Just I stepped out of the classroom I bumped into Becca and Mika.

“Speak off the devil.” Mika says. 

Becca gives me a quick hug.” Do you have chemistry, now?” I nodded.“ Great.”

“How is your first day so far?” Mika asked.

“Its the best day ever.” I replied, sarcastically. 

“Cheer up it’ll get better.” Becca said as the three of us walked up some stairs.

“If you say so.”

“So what are you thoughts about Mr. Haddish?” Becca asked.

“Hottest teacher I’ve. Ever. Seen. In my entire life.” I replied.

“Oh not you too.” Mika whined.

“It’s not his fault he’s a totally dream boat.” Becca and I said at the same time. We looked at each other and bursted our laughing. Mika rolled eyes.

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After chemistry the day just went by so fast. Mika might be a huge flirt but he’s a really good guy. The bell had just rang and Mika, Becca and I were just on our way out of Art.” I swear Mr. Fisher needs to get laid asap to put us all out of our misery.” Mika sighs.

“Ain’t that the truth.” Becca cornered. I massaged my aching hand.

“I just met him and I could agree more with you.” We watched as a ton of students rushed out the exit.

“Have you seen Lucas since chemistry?” Becca asked me. I shook my head.

“Nope, we only have one class together today.” I answered.

“Doesn’t he have that rematch with Lance?” Mika questioned.

“Yup.” I confirmed.

“You mean Lance Gordon or Lance Lanzer.” She wondered.

“Lanzer.” Mika grinned.

“This is a race I have to see!” Becca gushed.