Another New School (Open)

[Santiago]

Letting out a long exhale Santiago lifts his head to see his new school across the street, no anxiety was felt, no fear, just curiosity. He wonder what these new walls had in store for him, he felt new to the school which was a given, but he didn't feel nervous as most would, he just wanted to know what was going to happen to him, thinking carefully as he walked up the block he was on, (Okay. I need to find the program office or where ever they give out the schedules.). As he crossed the street to enter the school's courtyard, he was overcome with countless unfamiliar faces, as he stood somewhat astonished at the size of the building and at the fraction of the student body that was present outside of it, he thought (Damn...Might not be so bad, then again I could be wrong.), he shrugged to himself as he continued his steady pace as he looked over the new scenery around him.

Watching the students walk around like chickens without heads he laughed at the thought, hearing groups of kids speaking on multiple subjects of conversation such as, Sports, Fashion, Music and so on. He rolled his eyes and continued walking ahead, trying to find somewhere to sit and compose himself so he could enter the building and begin his search for the program office, he noticed the huge fountain in the middle of the yard which seemed to loom as a sort of Omen for what Santiago was in for in this school. Sighing he looked around and spotted an empty bench to right far right under the shade of a tree, thought he didn't need the shade given that it was pretty early in the morning, he still walked over and sat down. With his Zune in had he searched through the songs to find one in particular, after a few seconds he found the track he was looking for and he let it run, the strong bass vibrating his earphones along with the soft piano that accent the steady melody, the beat seemed to relax him, he slouched a bit in the seat letting himself mellow out from the small edge that seemed to build as he walked about.

Bumping his head to the beat he recited the lyric quietly to himself as he looked around the courtyard. Seeing a few girls that caught his eye he watched them each for split seconds before returning his gaze back to the floor. He continued bumping his head with a blank expression on his face, he didn't feel angry or upset he was fine in his mind, but he just didn't want to smile or show happiness, he was to lazy. Looking around for the third time trying to find something to catch his eye, he was beginning to get very bored, which was beginning to annoy him, but he was to lazy to go inside and begin his search. Taking out one earphone out he continued to look around to see if anything interesting was happening, as he looked around his eyes came across a deep purple which was a large shirt, it seemed a person had discovered him, as his eyes began to raise to see who the person was, a voice was made audible to Santiago, and it said...

"Gimmie your Zune or I'll stab your ass."

The moment the person spoke these words out came a blade, about six inches of stainless steel were presented to Santiago as a threat, all he could do was smile as he thought (This kid has to be joking, he doesn't know who he's fucking with.), as this thought dissipated in his mind the kid swung at his head, fortunately he managed to catch the flinch that broad casted this kid's action, Santiago moved back and stood up...

"Guess you want this Zune that bad don't you? Tell you what, if you can even manage to cut a fabric off my shirt i'll give it to you and let you live."

The kid laughed at Santiago's confidence and immediately charged him. As Santiago stood his ground he watched the kid's shoulders carefully and waited for them to move so he could counter this kid's swing, as he thought the kid swung wide with his left arm so Santiago took a full step back and caught the kid's wrist with his left hand, pulling the kid towards him he lifted his right knee and slammed it into the kid's gut, the shock of the hit made the kid drop his blade and fall on his knees clutching his stomach...

"What happened kid, thought you were able to do it, even I thought you had me...Sike."

Santiago laughed as the kid was gasping for breath, Santiago looked down to the kid and thought for a moment, (Finish him or let him walk away from this humiliated...Screw this, his ass is grass.), Santiago walked closer to the kid and gave him a menacing look and said...

"Rounds over kid. Your assed out."

As Santiago clutched his fist for one last blow to the kid's face, the kid stood up as quickly as he fell and stumbled back as he ran off. As Santiago looked up and around him, it seemed as if a small crowd had accumulated around him and his adversary, he smiled and laughed a bit and said...

"Ok people break it up, shows over, get back to your own activities."

The people all sighed or awed as they were sent off back to their monotonous activities. Santiago looked to his side and noticed the blade the kid dropped, he picked it up and closed it, looking next to the bench he saw a trash bin, he chucked the blade and it landed inside of it. Looking back to the bench it seemed as if someone had taken a seat on it as well, he simply walked back and sat down next to this stranger, whom seemed fairly open.

[rougestar21]

"Ahhh, nothing like first-thing-in-the-morning Mountain Dew to start your day!" Jonas smiled to no one in particular. Right now, Jonas was just happy to be here in his new black duster, the spoils of a beat track he had managed to sell. Just generally being in a good, content mood at Hircine seemed to be all right with Jonas for a little while; he didn't get accustomed to it because, Jonas feared, he might just let his guard down....
"Gimmie your Zune or I'll stab your ass."
As soon as he heard those words, Jonas looked up. He knew it couldn't be him because he used an Ipod, and he had not taken it out today. With that, Jonas turned his head around; he was rather concerned with who had the balls to bring anything to stab somebody with to school. Sure enough, a larger student picking on someone who looked a little confused, Jonas thought as he shrugged his shoulders. Even on the West Coast, high school students were still as cowardly and belligerent as ever. However, what Jonas did not expect was someone to actually pull a knife on another student; sure, Jonas had seen people pull knives after he learned his uncle worked for the Mafia, and Jonas had learned what to expect, but this was different. Jonas watched as the smaller student threw a tough knee to his opponent's gut, enough to make him drop the weapon. What surprised Jonas more was the control this student had applied in throwing the knife away; Jonas had gathered from his time here that whenever anyone gets a weapon in a fight, they use it, even on a defeated opponent.
Suddenly, the student came over and sat on the bench next to Jonas. Without looking up from his Dew, Jonas talked to the student, in a slightly happier tone of voice than normal.
"Di grande effetto difesa,* kid. Controlled and effecient."

*Impressive defense; Italian

[Santiago]

"Gracias, I think. Wait did you just say I had impressive and or grand defense or am I wrong?"

Shrugging, Santiago presented the stranger with an open hand, thinking if he should introduce himself formally, he just went with the regular friendly and informal introduction, pausing for a moment to think of what he wanted to say, Santiago introduced himself...

"My name is Santiago, but you can call me Santy. Nice to meet you."

Shaking the young man's hand firmly, Santiago felt as if he'd made a new friend. Hopefully more people in the school were as cool as this kid, who's name hasn't been disclosed yet, but whatever, regardless the kid seemed cool and friendly so Santiago was going to take his chances. Getting settled once again, Santiago replaced the earphone he had removed from his right ear and instead took out the one in his left ear, so he could hear what his new acquaintance had to say...

"So are your from around here or are you one of the Transfer from the other schools?"

As Santiago waited for his answer, his eyes and mind began to wander. Looking around at the other students so involved in what they were doing he began to wonder (Are all these kids just mindless drone that conform to the stereotype of what a normal high school is like, or is there more to these kids then just fake smiles and rosy attitudes. Whatever, hopefully no one gets in my way like that kid from before, I just want these years of high school to go by quick and with some excitement...Let's see what happens.) Still wandering a bit Santiago was waiting on his new acquaintance to answer him, getting to know people was crucial if Santiago was going to get a feel for the school and build connections as he did in New York. Maybe this kid knew some poeple, but if he didn't whatever, he was still cool.