I stood outside the busy high school and sighed, I didn't want to be here.

There are so many people, in so many bright coloured clothes. And they are so loud...

Zac ran up to me and hugged me. Infront of everyone...yay...

"Goodbyeeeeee, have a nice day, oh, and don't die or anything" he said than ran off down the road.

"Um...." I said as Hunter and Alex joined me. Aaron had already driven off in his car.

"Why is he walking there?" I asked and Luca who had just joined us shrugged.

"He doesn't like to be in the car alone with me, I guess." he said and I raised a brow.

"Well, anyway, i've got to go, tell people to or call me if anything bad happens ok, I've only got one class today and should be home the rest, bye" he said then climbed back into the car and drove off.

Leaving me alone with.....these guys..

Nate ran up to us and I was squished between three hyperactive guys. 

"Yay, now there's 4 of us" Alex squealed happily and I sighed. 

Lot's of people were looking at me curiously and I smiled at them. 

"Don't worry Riley, no need to be nervous, we're here" Nate said as he put his arm around my shoulder. 

"That may be the reason why he is nervous" Hunter huffed. I smiled at him as he crossed his arms. 

"Who said I was nervous?" I raised an eyebrow at them.

"You don't need to pretend you're not nervous we are here for you!" Alex said then hugged me from behind. Causing even more eyes to peer our way.

"OK, now you are making me nervous" I said as I escaped his suffocating grip. 

"Where was Chance this morning?" I asked, trying to distract myself.

"Work, I remember he goes early, can't remember when though...like ...five" Hunter said, the only calm one here. 

Well, apart from me, totally calm here....

"That's early" I commented.

"I think you get used to it after a while, you've definitely got to be a morning person that is for sure" he carried on and then yawned. 

Ugh, Mondays.

-

I ended up being in a class with Hunter to start with, physics....yay...

He turned out to be a very nice person, we are actually really similar. His friends were awesome, there was even someone from the same area of England I'm from. We talked about England for most of the lesson, when we could talk of course.....totally not slacking off here..

I was really homesick by the end of it, and wasn't really in the mood to find a hyperactive Alex and Nate in my next class. 

"Great" I mumbled as I walked up to them and Alex hugged me.

"Yay" he said and Nate facepalmed. People started staring at us as they walked past us into the room and  I sighed. I guess  I can't escape being a hyperactive wierdo with these two around.

"Let's just get this over with" Nate said then glared at Alex. He lead us into the room and sat down. They had an argument on where I was sitting and I ended up in-between them.

And it was literally just me in-between shouting hyper people while dealing with people staring at me curiously all lesson. 

-

Thanks the gods the next lesson I was alone, games, whoop. No sarcasm there, I really do like physical education.

The clothes were annoying colours but oh well, and I put on a lgbt pride rainbow sweatband, not like anybody knows that a rainbow means that anyway.  

I got surrounded by girls as soon as I was alone, which was absolutely terrifying, they kept on asking me about where I am from and saying my accent was 'swoon' , huh? 

I ended up hiding from them in an old basketball court, playing with a scratched leather basketball. I just spent time shooting hoops, and didn't notice someone walk up to me. 

"Nice band" a guys voice sounded and I jumped , making me miss the hoop.

"Fu-s-sorry, er...thanks" I stopped myself from cursing and smiled as I retrieved the basketball. Wait....oh.....my band...

I blushed realizing this guy must know what it is and then take a look at him.  He had scruffy shortish brown hair and green eyes, and was smiling at me. Round about the same age and size too, must be in my class.

"Sorry, for scaring you, I didn't mean to, I am just a bit nervous, not good meeting people" he explained as he moved around skittishly. I chuckled at him then shot another hoop.

"Why did you come over here then?" I raised an eyebrow while smiling and he widened his eyes. 

"Well, um, I've got to meet people some time, you know..." he mumbled. Cute.

"Wait, are you new?" I asked curiously.

"Yeah...." he looked down shyly. 

"Well , I won't be much help to you then cause I am new too" I said then laughed at his expression.

"Oh.....Well that's good too" he said and brightened up a bit, no longer looking shy. Typical. 

I shook my head while chuckling and picked up the basketball again. "I was wondering why you hadn't told me to piss off yet, these people aren't very nice, do I look scary or something?" he wondered then looked up at me when he asked.

"No I think you're pretty cute" I said then winked at him and he widened his eyes. Too forward?

"Oh...." he said then started laughing. Hm....I thought I would scare him but I guess not... Not like I wanted to scare him or anything, I was being serious, he is pretty cute.

"It's probably that they think your competition or something, try finding a guy like you, maybe less confident , or confident and friendly that you get along with and you'll be fine, who needs to get on with everyone anyway" I told him then missed the shot. Damn.

"Found one" he said happily and smiled at me.

........Oh, right! 

I laughed and smiled at him. "I don't think you'll enjoy being friends with me.....I have some crazy step siblings.." I say then trail off and shiver. 

"What, the same age?" he asked and tilted his head a bit. He is adorable.

"Yeah....I don't know what's going on there...I guess their father had a slut streak 19 years ago." I said then smirked. "There's a lot of them, not just my age.....it's weird" I continued and he nodded.

"I guess it would be, are you a only child?" he asked me then I nodded.

"It's weird from having no brothers to, like, nine, in one day" I said then threw the basketball into its cage and started walking back to the buildings. 

"Must be , well I just got adopted, so  I don't have any siblings, just over clingy parents" he huffed as he followed me.

"Better than none  though, right?" I asked, he smiled and nodded.

"Wait, what's your name? I'm Erin" he asked as he tried to keep up with my fast waking.

"Riley" I answered.

"Riley....Cool name" he smiled brightly. I'm sensing hyperactivity coming on....

"Likewise" I smiled then opened the door to the changing room, looking at the time. Perfect, my sense of time is useful I must say. 

He smiled at me before walking off to the other side of the changing room. 

-

When I had got changed I realized I had a free period and started walking to the place that looked most peaceful.

Then some arguing distracted me, and I turned my head to see Erin in an argument with this jock looking boy who was obviously a prick. Seriously?

I rolled my eyes before walking over to them. "Sorry can I borrow him for a minute" I smiled at the angry stranger and grabbed onto Erin's arm, pulling him away. The boy narrowed his eyes before walking off.

"He wasn't very nice" Erin glared at his back and I sighed.

"You can't just go picking fights, it is very tedious to deal with them for the rest of the time you know them" I explained as I dragged him along then let go.

"What have you got next?" I asked him and he thought about it for a second.
"Art and design" he smiled.

"Art?" I snickered and he furrowed his eyebrows.

"What? Don't dis ok, art's great" he huffed and I put my hands up in surrender.

"Got it, now, where is it?" I asked him and he started pointing to another building. 

I pushed him in that direction. "Then go" I told him and he pulled his tongue out at me before walking off. 

I sighed and walked along the halls for a bit, there certainly were a lot of people here. 

"RILEY!!!!" a familiar voice shouted and I snapped my head in that direction. Alex was in the middle of being picked up by the collar by another entitled prick looking student. 

What now....

I frowned and walked over to him. He smiled in relief then socked him in the jaw.

The boy pushed him off then flung him against the wall, raising his arm to punch him in the face. I jumped forward and caught his fist as it flung forward. His eyes widened in surprise and he looked at me.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you mate" I warned as I narrowed my eyes.

"Who the hell are you? Mind your own business." He scoffed as he stepped away from me.

"What's going on here?" I asked while frowning. 

"He called me an irritating pompous fag!" Alex glared at the guy scowling at me and I huffed. 

"You are you little shit" he said and lunged forward and I put my arm out, he crashed into it and I pushed him back, sending him backwards skidding along the floor. 

"I said you shouldn't do that" I growled at him before picking him up by the collar. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes before he scowled and punched me in the face. 

Ow.

I smirked at him before pushing him backwards. He stepped forward to punch me but I took his collar in my fist again. Then pulled him forward, sending his head smashing against mine. He walked backwards, stunned.

"Woah okay, the British are coming the British are coming! Calm down, Riley! Jesus." I heard Alex shout as he stood up and grabbed me, pushing me back from the other guy like I was trying to go for him. I rolled my eyes and stepped backwards, watching the guy as he held his head. 

I held onto the side of a wall trying to steady myself as dots were in my eyes. I guess headbutt wasn't the best technique to use. Then a cold sensation started running down my forehead and my nose. I looked cross eyed to see red. Great.

His eyebrow piercing must have cut my skin.Alex walked forward to face me, staring at my forehead. "My eyes are a bit lower you know" I smirked and he gulped. 

"Jesus, you have fire! feisty much."

"Jesus Christ, what happened here?" more footsteps appeared and I realized a crowd had formed. Nate must have been the one to ask that, as he was looking at me with wide eyes.

"Nothing much" I said and shook my head.

The guy i headbutted suddenly toppled over and I cringed. "That's gotta hurt" Alex commented, still standing infront of me. 

I'm am going to be in so much trouble for that....

I huffed just as some angry looking adults pushed through the crowd.

Yay...

-

I sat in an office with Alex sat next to me. A man that I am guessing was the principle was shouting, but I couldn't really pay attention with this searing headache I had. I hadn't even had the chance to wash off the blood or anything, and my face was covered in dry and fresh blood, which Alex kept staring at, making me feel self conscious.

There was suddenly talking in the next room and somebody burst through the door. Luca was there looking frustrated with Chance just behind him. I smiled sheepishly at him. Woops.

"Riley!!?" Luca huffed, exasperated as he walked over to me. He knelt down and touched my cut, making me wince. 

"Um....Sorry?" I said as he glared at my forehead. He scoffed and rolled his eyes as he stood up.

"Typical" he muttered and looked over to Chance who was talking to the principle. 

"Hey, abused person here"Alex huffed and crossed his arms as he sat on the seat, unnoticed.

"You were the one who started attacking him, just grin and bear with it you know they are just complete morons." Luca scowled at him and I held in laughter. He seems to know what they are going through.

Alex pointed to me "He knocked him out!".

I rolled my eyes at him and Luca huffed. 

"He was defending you don't dob him in, jeez"  he frowned at him then looked at me. "That was bad, you could of killed him, and yourself!" he said and widened his eyes for effect. 

"Wow, don't go that far, I was just defending myself," I said seriously but was laughing hysterically on the inside. This is bad, it shouldn't be funny.

Maybe I have concussion...

I frowned as Chance walked over to me. "Come on Riley, I'm taking you to the hospital, Alex, go back to class" he pointed down the hall while glaring at him as he pulled me up. Ouch...

"Careful" Luca huffed and stood next to me too. Overcrowding again..

"If he pulls something like that again there will be consequences" the principle huffed and sat at his desk as we walked out.

It was silent as we got into the hallway and I edged away from them. Awkward...

My headache got worse and I winced while holding my head.

Then they both huffed and looked at me in unison. 

"Sorry..." I said while cringing before losing my footing and the last thing I see is their wide eyes as my world faded to black.