High-School Never Ends

Lennox held her books as she walked towards the school with her friend, Alice. She bit her bottom lip lightly as they walked. She didn't want to go back into the school because everyone was so awful to them. Her parents had pulled her out because of the constantly bullying. Everyone claimed that they didn't understand why Lennox was bullied. She was a normal pretty girl, but then again teenagers were cruel. Her parents had decided it was time for her to go back to school and be more social. Social? She was pretty sure that Alice was good enough when it came to being social.

Alice was always the braver one when it came to dealing with people. Lennox had always just avoided rude people. Hell she couldn't even send back her food at a restaurant because she didn't want to hurt the people's feelings. "I am really worried about this Alice." She said. She didn't think that it was going to go well. However, her parents had worked it out with the school that she would only be there for one class for now and work her way back to a full day of school.

As they approached the high school she noticed a group of guys sitting on the brick wall. They looked like guys that would be up to know good. The tattoos that covered their arms were enough to make her realize they were bad news. Her mother had warned her about guys like that. Though Lennox had always liked tattoos. They gave off a vibe that she didn't like though. Lennox walked with Alice, staying in step with her. She didn't want to get left behind and be stuck talking to someone that would either be mean or annoy her. She would much rather be alone and reading. Social events were not her things at all.

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Matt sat on the half wall outside of the school, his legs dangling as he listened to a song that was coming through Brian's earbud that they were sharing. He put his cigarette out on the wall, glancing over at the girls that were walking towards the school. He had never been a fan of school or the assholes that attended it and the girls looked like they didn't want to be there either. The only reason Matt showed up was because his parents forced him to. He did skip a lot and they were starting to take notice to his tardy slips piling up. Hell he could probably make a wallpaper out of them for his bedroom.

He tapped Brian on the arm, nodding towards the girls walking towards them, "Check it out." He said. He couldn't take his eyes off of the red head that was walking towards them. He smirked, "Let's make friends, shall we?" He said to the group. He took his earbud out and hopped off the wall. "Hello." He said, stepping in front of the girls. "I am assuming your girls are new because I have never seen you around before." He said. His eyes met the red heads and he realized how blue her eyes were. The pools of blue drew him in, "Anyway, I am Matt." He said, introducing himself. "That is Brian." He said, pointing to his friend. "Those assholes are Zacky, Jimmy and Johnny." He said. He watched as his friends gave them a wave. "What are your names?" He asked. He could tell that they were lost and he would have no problem helping them out. Better him than some of the assholes that attended the school.

[I hope that was okay I can write more if needed.]

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((It was an amazing start!! ))

Alice wasn't happy about her mother's decision to put her into another school. In her eyes, she'd only get bullied again, stand up for herself and get kicked out - which seemed to be the running theme with the past three schools. While Alice looked all pretty and unable to hurt a fly; she wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty and fight for what she believed in. Her and Lennox grew close after they helped each other out at their last school - and Alice wouldn't be the girl she was today without Lennox.

Wearing a black hoodie, ripped baggy jeans, and sneakers, it was clear she didn't like to express herself through fashion. If anything, it was her music that did the talking - or rather the screaming. Under the baggy clothing, Alice actually had a good figure - but because of bullying, she chose to hide her curves and most of her feminine features. When Lennox spoke, Alice looked at her smaller friend and simply squeezed her shoulder. "Hey, we've got each other's back, and while I'm here nobody will say anything to you."

When two men approached, Alice initially tensed but her shoulders fell once she established they just wanted to talk. "Yeah, we're new. I'm Alice, this is Lennox; nice to meet you guys." Alice said with a half dimpled smile, her eyes being drawn to his tattoos. His ink was cool - but god his smile and eyes were even better. "So, ur... Could you help us find our classes?"

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Brian hated school - with a divine passion. Much like the other guys in the group, he just wanted to record songs and tour and actually do something with his life. However, strict parenting said otherwise. When Matt pulled Brian's earbud out, the man just pouted. "Hey! It was coming up to the best part...." He grumbled to himself, but then looked up when Matt walked away.

Joining his friend, he looked at the two girls, but his gaze fell on one in particular - the one called Lennox. It was a pretty name for an equally pretty face; and Brian found himself just becoming lost in her eyes. When Matt broke the silence, Brian just crossed his tattooed arms and smiled.

"Sure, we can help.. Do you have your timetables?" He asked Alice, but when she gave him the timetables he frowned. "Alright, well you have music with Matt and you have biology with me, sweets." He said towards Lennox, but didn't bring up the weirdness of them only having one lesson a day. If anything, he was jealous, but didn't say shit as he knew something was probably going on with them at home or something.

Lennox looked at the guy that took their schedules from them. She heard him call her sweets and she thought about how everyone had bullied her. It all started because she had turned some guy down and he started a rumor about her. He told everyone she was easy and she never had sex with anyone. She tried to push those negative thoughts away though. She looked at the dark haired man in front of her, "I guess so." She said. She wasn't surprised that Alice had music. While Alice was into playing instruments and going to concerts, Lennox preferred reading and drawing. She occasionally would paint, but she never got too into that. She looked at Brian when he mentioned going to class. She looked at Alice, "I guess I will see you later." She said. She walked off with Brian, giving Alice a small wave.

Lennox really wasn't sure what to say to the guy she was with, "So do you hang out with those guys all the time?" She asked. She was sure they were all friends. They seemed pretty close. Lennox knew that if her mom found out about this new friend of hers that she would not be happy. She hated how overbearing her parents were. She really just wanted to run away one day and hit the road. Alice and her always joked about doing something like that.

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Matt smiled at Alice, "Alright, let me lead the way to class." He said. "Bye assholes." He said, grabbing his bag. He walked with Alice down the hallways, "So, I know it's none of my business, but why do you only have one class?" He asked. "You don't have to explain if you don't want to." He added. He didn't want to make her feel pressured or think he was an asshole. He led her to the music room, opening the door. They were some of the first people there. "Just sit next to me." He said, motioning to the chair next to his. "Does Mr. Rogers know that you are joining our class?" He asked.

Matt pulled out his sheet music, then reached behind him and grabbed the guitar he left in the room. He looked at her, "Your friend seemed nice by the way. Quiet, but nice." He said, smirking. He liked the fact that her friend didn't seem rude. IT wasn't often that he met people that didn't judge him and the guys by their looks. Half the girls in school were scared of them because they had tattoos. Matt looked up as the teacher walked in, then watched as a few people filed in. "Most of the people in this class are cool. They aren't robots like the rest of the preppy bastards." He said.

He couldn't get over how beautiful she was. He normally didn't go for red heads but she was gorgeous. Her eyes kept drawling him in. "You know you have the prettiest eyes I have ever seen." He complimented. He didn't want to sound like he was being a creeper, but he couldn't help himself. She was beautiful.

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When Matt asked about why she only had one lesson, she hesitated before speaking. "That's another story for another day, when we have more time" She chuckled under her breath, following him towards the music room. "If he's the one with the receding hairline and glasses, then yes he knows." Alice was thankful she was in a music class; it was her passion after all... She'd never go anywhere without her music sheets - transposing music sheets so she could play it on the bass was a day-to-day thing with her. When she's bored, she'd pick a random piece of music and adjust the notes to fit perfectly.

"Yeah, Lennox is very... Anxious around new people; but give her a while and she'll be more sociable... So, do you play any other instruments than the guitar?" Alice asked, eager to change the subject before she could say more than she intended too.

At the comment of her eyes, she felt her face heat up and she rubbed the back of her neck nervously. "W-Well, thank you.. Nobody ever really compliments my appearance."

And it was true - throughout high school she was bullied by girls for her baby blue eyes and flawless complexion, and by the boys as she wouldn't let them get into her pants. One thing her and Lennox had in common was the fact that rumors were spread over the school about them because they rejected a guy.

"I-I like your tattoos; I've always wanted one. Lennox designed me a tattoo that I hope to get once I move out of the shit hole I call my house. "

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Brian looked over at Lennox when she spoke, and nodded with a big grin. "They'd had my back since day one; we're different in our own quirky ways but we make it work... Always helps when your band members can get along." He said with a laugh, before smiling gently.

"You and Alice seem to be good friends - but if anyone gives you shit in this school I'll knock them out okay? Despite what people think from looking at us; we're the nicest motherfuckers in this school... Well, maybe not Johnny - he's short and a bit of an asshole."

Brian led Lennox up the stairs to their room, and opened the door for her to walk in.

"Ah, Mr. Haner... And you must be Miss Emerson! I'm Ms. Evans, it's a pleasure to meet you." The grey-haired lady grinned at them once she saw Lennox, and pointed across the classroom. "There's a seat next to Mr. Haner over in the corner."

Once they made their way to their seats, Brian looked over at Lennox. "Ms. Evans' is very... Lively for her age. You wouldn't of thought she was 67."

He took this moment to look at Lennox. Normally he'd go for blondes, but something about her chocolate brown hair and mesmerizing eyes made him realize she was insanely pretty. He bet her smile was even cuter, and for once in his life - he wasn't thinking about someone with their clothes off.

Matt looked at his guitar, then back at her, "I play a few other instruments." He said. "I prefer this right now though." He said. He smiled, "What do you play?" He asked. He couldn't believe that she wasn't use to getting compliments. "Really? They obviously are blind then." He said, laughing softly. He looked at his arms, "You should really get one." He said, looking at her. "I want more, but money is kind of tight right now." He said, shrugging. He looked up as the teacher walked in and started talking. Matt leaned back against his chair as he listened to the teacher. He was glad that he had gotten to talk to Alice. He did want to know more about why she only had one class. Maybe she was home schooled or something like that and just needed a credit. Matt looked over at her, seeing how focused on the class she was.

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Lennox smiled when he said he would knock people out, "I mean I don't really think violence is necessary." She said. She had never been one for conflict. It was mostly Alice who spoke up and said something. She bit her bottom lip lightly as he opened the door for her. She walked inside, smiling as the teacher greeted them. "Yes I am." She said. Lennox walked with him to the desk and sat down. "Yea she seems really nice." She said. She pulled out her notebook and grabbed a pen. She actually liked school and learning. It was the people that were assholes that made her hate it. Lennox ran her fingers through her hair, feeling Brian look at her. "Is something wrong?" She asked. Lennox couldn't believe he was in a band. Something else that her parents wouldn't like about her new friend. Maybe she just wouldn't introduce them.

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