3 School Life and Encounter

I popped my head into the small space I made by opening the door.

'Hello!' I looked around first and acted confused before saying hello.

My actions looked comical the classroom laughed. The teacher eyed me and asked, 'What are you doing? We are in the middle of our lessons, go to your own classroom and make fun there all you want'

'Oh. Sorry for interrupting' I apologetically said with a hint of laughter. 'But I am making fun on my own classroom'

'Your classroom? Class does anyone know this boy?' The teacher asked the students.

'No' They all said in unison. But it sounded so lazy, it's obvious they were bored.

'Well its true. I'm a transfer student from China' I announced and showed him my phone, which had my documents and the letter for my transfer.

The teachers irritation dimmed. 'Go find a seat'

'Sir yes sir!' I said while doing a salute.

I examined the classroom and looked for a vacant seat.

'You can sit beside Riley' The teacher instructed.

I sat at the vacant seat beside the window at the back. This was where most loners sit, and mope. And right now I'm sitting on one? But it doesn't matter maybe class seats change.

'Mr. ? Whats your name Mr. ?' The teacher asked.

'Tan. Marshall Tan' Which earned a snicker from my classmates. I don't really find my name strange. I actually find it quite cool.

'Everyone your new classmate Mr. Tan. Tan your new classmate' A poor attempt at an introduction, or maybe it was no attempt he just didn't care. 'Take your seat now' I sat back again losing my previous enthusiasm.

'Okay everyone let's go back to our previous topic' The teacher continued teaching.

Well damn. I thought I might get a no work on school pass considering I'm new. And I didn't even bring a bag. What an unlucky day!

'Psst! Hey' The person next to my desk called out to me.

I turned to him. 'What?' whispering.

'Bro you Chinese?' He asked.

'Well half but yeah' I answered.

'So where did you live before coming here?' He probed.

'China' I said replying.

'I see..' He made a knowing kind of look. His hand under his chin looking like in deep thought.

'Riley! What are you talking with Mr. Tan about over there? Can you say it out loud so that everyone may know?'

'Sorry sir. Not gonna happen again' Riley apologized.

'You better not' The teacher reprimanded.

I forgot to ask the teacher something, so I asked my new seat mate. 'Whats the name of our teacher?'

'Oh right you're new. He is a known terror teacher in our school. No one messes with him' He paused before continuing to talk. 'It was actually surprising that he didn't humiliate you'

He said while sounding quite surprised.

'Well Lucky me' I said while wearing grin.

The bell rang a few minutes later. Only after the teacher leave did people gather in my presence. I felt happy though a bit disappointed that they only look like a white mask for me.

I still kept up my smile with the best effort I could do. They kept probing me about my life. Where do I live, how rich I am, or anything else that can be asked. I vaguely answered them.

I stretched my arms after one by one they dispersed, since next period was about to start. Only one remained, Riley the first classmate I ever spoke to, It was quite easy to remember him. He has a large build with muscles protruding his body and of course I still remember the clothes he wore, that's how I identified him.

He probably was one of those cool guys who was part of the popular group.

'Hey wanna have lunch?' Riley asked. In a voice filled with ambiguity.

I was surprised by his question and instead of answering, I asked my own.

'Doesn't lunch start after next next period?' I asked with basic sarcasm.

He smiled, or maybe I think he did. 'It's lunch whenever we feel like it' He replied.

'Well then what the hell we staying here for!' He chuckled at my statement.

He got up and I followed him. We walked out of the room, through the hallways and straight to the parking lot.

Well not really straight. We kinda faced a few obstructions. A tall male teacher asked us where we were going when we were in the hallways.

I casually replied, 'Sir I'm actually a new student here, my friend Riley here's only showing me around' I said while pointing to Riley.

'Oh really?' He asked with raised eyebrows.

'Yes sir' I took out my phone and showed him my transfer of school files.

He carefully eyed it then back on me. 'I can see that you're a new student here Mr. Tan, enjoy your stay here in the school' The tall teacher said before turning back on us and walking away.

Riley's eyes almost popped out by the scene playing in front of him. But I could never see it, so I just thought that he got scared by the teacher. So I headed to the parking lot with him in tow.

I brought out my keys and he did the same. 'Are we gonna use yours or what?' I asked him.

'Just use yours and I'll use mine. Follow closely or else I'll leave you behind' He said and started his own car.

Riley's car was a muscle car, typical for any boy in their teen. But then I remembered, 'Do you have a license?' I questioned him.

'Don't need one.' His reply nonchalant, 'But I do have a students'

He drove off. I stared my car and followed suite. He started increasing his speed and I increased my to match along his. We went over 90 kph, it was a good thing that there were few cars this time.

Rileys car gradually slowed down. I also decreased mine and followed behind him closely.

We stopped in a large neighborhood, the houses that was in this area were all large and elegant in their own right. Riley parked his car in the driveway of one of those houses. I parked my car on the side of the street and stepped out.

'So what're we doing here?' I asked Riley who just got out.

Riley faced me and said, 'To fetch someone' Then walked towards the front porch of the house and knocked then poked the ring button a few times.

A grumpy voice behind shouted, 'Wait a minute!'

'Yo' Rose its me Rey! Open up' Riley shouted back while continuing to knock.

'God! Can't you wait Rey and aren't you supposed to be at school?' Clicking sounds were heard from behind the doors and it later opened.

A woman who was wearing only her underwear and a large shirt that manage to look like a dress. She looked surprised for a moment, since Riley actually brought someone with him.

She closed the door, and after a few minutes. She opened the door once more. This time out of the large shirt but wearing a white tank top and short shorts.

'Rey! You should've told me you were bringing someone along!' The woman grumbled.

'Hi I'm Rose! I'm that weirdos sister' She said while pointing at Riley.

I stretched my hand and reached towards her. 'I'm Marshall'

She grabbed my hand and we shake hands.

'Real smooth sis' Riley ridiculed her sister while clutching his stomach and laughing his ass off.

Rose raised her hands and smacked it over Rileys head. 'Ouch!' Riley exclaimed while rubbing his head.

Rose turned towards me, 'I haven't seen you around. Guess you must be newly transferred?'

I nodded. 'Well that's great why don't we take a tour since you must be unfamiliar with the area' Rose suggested.

'Well that'd be fun!' I said to her. Completely forgetting how I should've been in school.

She grabbed me by the arm and led me outside. 'So where's your car? or did you hitch a ride?'

I answered her by pointing towards where I parked my ford car.

'Nice! Finally a sensible guy. Who would rather take comfort rather than appearance!' Rose said while her eyes fixed on the car.

She seemed like she wanted to drive it but was too shy to ask, since we just mer. Of course if she asked I would have rejected, because I barely knew her. I'm not foolish.

'So where to first?' I asked as I faced her.

Before she could answer a tap on the window was heard, 'Are you guys completely forgetting about me?' Riley asked showing fake grievance.

'Yes' We both answered at the same time. Our eyes met and we both laughed.

'Tsk! Okay. Fine I'll leave you two alone. Just remember sis and Marsh I was the first one who introduced you to each other!' Saying those ambiguous words Riley walked away.

I was left in a kind of awkward position since we barely met and we acted like we knew each other like forever.

'Well I know a good place' Rose said while telling me the directions and describing what the good place was.

I started the car and drove.