BROKEN

First Second Encounter

After school I had decided to watch the kids leave, needing to analyse my 'peers' for my future encounters and how to respond to them or throw them off if something turns south. Standing by the tree again, I glance around at the bustling teens, unconsciously listening to the fingers typing on a keyboard behind the tree I lean on. The buff on my face flapping in the hot breeze, it would be uncomfortable to most as the material increases the heat tenfold, especially because you breath into it, but for me, its not even considered, though it can be irritating as it rubs my neck.

'Maybe I should change the buff. I need something more fitting and tighter.... How about bandages? I can easily use that, I just need to sneak around again', deciding on that, I notice two pairs of steps heading my way, but I ignore them as I guess they're headed for the boy on the other side of the tree. My guess having been correct as I hear them great what seems to be a twelve to thirteen year old boy named 'Raf', judging by his young voice. The other two voices are definitely in their teens, a boy sounding up tight, maybe even stressed, 'Not healthy considering his still in school and shouldn't stress until he actually knows what to stress about', and seems to be sixteen or seventeen. The other voice comes from a Japanese girl, considering the accent, sounds energetic and probably naïve and acts before she thinks, also a lover for rock as she keeps saying "Yeah" or "Let's rock".

'Sounds so normal, they're untainted by the outside world of yet. They still haven't touched fear of failure to the higher extent that adults and parents have to suffer on a daily basis, especially if they have children of they're own', I could say I may be jealous, but why should I be. I've lived and suffered worse than normal lives can offer, I know I'm strong enough to survive that so I'm more than capable to survive society. The three chat on about games and what seems to be a few interesting 'nicknames' to others, but for me, I know they're talking about the Autobots. That gets my attention, so pretend to be zoned out as I listen to they're conversation.

"...I know Miko. Oh, I saw something during last period. You know the new guy in school? I think his name's Alex?", "Oh I saw him in my art class! His got talent!", "Right, what about him Raf?", Raf sighs, "Well, I went to go to the library as usual when I saw him enter the music room. Seemed very interested with the instruments. Anyway, he sat at the piano-", "Boriiiiinnnngggg, gonna be a pop-quiz?", Jack gives her a glare before letting Raf continue, "As I said, he sat at the piano, what interested me was that he seemed...lost? He played very well but froze halfway before just giving up. I think he's depressed."

I silently chuckle at his theory, 'I mean I'm not depressed but you could say I am when I tend to act like it'. The group goes silent but not for long as Miko quickly gets bored, "Oh well, not my problem." "Miko! Don't be so insensitive," Jack shuns her. She raises her arms, "Hey, it's true. I don't know him, so it's not my problem." A honk interrupts them from going further and I tank a glance to where it came from. The same cars that had each dropped them off had come to pick them up, now since I know better, I know those are three Autobots. 'Arcee, two wheeler and soldier, got a temper and trust issues. Bumblebee, scout and very young, cannot speak. Bulkhead, ex-wrecker, clumsy and isn't very bright,' I think to myself.

The group gets they're stuff and head for they're rides. I follow but not making it obvious, pretending to head for the road to cross it. Placing my hands in my pockets, relaxing my shoulders and setting a pace to a 'stroll', I make it up to the bumper of Bee before being grabbed by my arm. No reaction of surprise is shown as I turn to see who had grabbed my arm. 'Ah, it's Vermin. Though I should be slightly thankful as she stopped me close to the kids, now I'll be able to listen without having to be obvious,' a secret smirk tugs at my lips, but only for a few seconds.

She smirks at me and presses my arm into her bust, normally I would just pull away and flip her onto the ground but I need to stall in order to get information, so I let her, pretending to be unaffected. "Alex, I'm so glad I caught you before you left, my mother can't pick me up and I was wondering if you could uh...," she pretends to be shy, looking to the side and speaking softer, "-if you could walk me home. I don't like walking alone..." I could hear Miko gagging and Jack sighing in sympathy in the background, of course Veronica hears Miko and shoots her a glare before facing me with a innocent smile, "Please Alexie?"

'Did she just call me Alexie? That's disgusting, how low is this female?', sighing softly and nod, 'Might as well, she'll just keep begging'. She grins, "Wonderful, thanks Alexie, I'll just get my stuff real quick." Once she leaves I slouch slightly and shake my head, "Real pathetic, begging for attention..." Hearing a chuckle, I look over to Jack, "Hey, I'm Jack. It's nice of you to take her home but your gonna have a hard time shaking her off." I nod and lean onto Bee's hood, "I know, tried to get me earlier in first period."

I feel Bee slightly shudder and keep in a chuckle, 'So sensitive, how cute.' Jack raises an eyebrow before rubbing his neck, "Oh, well she does it any new, 'hot' looking guys." I just shake my head, "It's alright, plus she won't get me, I'm not looking for a relationship." He nods and waves, "Well I'll cya tomorrow, see ya." I just nod my head in goodbye before getting off Bee as Veronica approaches, "Ready?" Nodding my head at her, I turn and she wraps her arms around my left arm, walking me to her house. I glance back at the retreating cars as we turn a corner before facing forward once again.