As If They Know Her - Chapter Two: Junior, Josh, and Timothy

A/N: Before I start, I'd like to say thank you for reviewing. (: And reading this far, actually. That makes me happy. So, let me reply to my reviews.
Anna: Yes, Clara is very tortured. And, thanks for informing me, my writing can be very choppy, and I need that pointed out. (:
Brena'z-Realm4eva: Maybe it is. ;D Thanks.
TrinityFlower of Memories: Thanks. But, Fletcher is the name of the guy that sat behind me on the first day of school, in Algebra I. As you can see, I tie parts of my life with Clara's life. XDD And, with Raya, it does spell out Raha, but is based on the girl that I hang out with at lunch. Raya is my friend Raeanne's nickname. XD I hope you do put this on your favorites. (:
And just to let you know, this is some of the weeks following. Ish. It's not really the second day all that much.

Clara looked at Josh Carter, the boy with red hair, who was sitting a row in front of her, but not exactly directly in front of her.
"K, H, Da, units, d, c, m." The teacher said to the class, writing each letter down on the board, "Can anyone tell me what they stand for?" she asked, looking around the classroom.
Clara rolled her eyes, raising her hand, since no one else was. This was literally seventh and eighth grade for her.
"Clara?" the teacher, Ms. Jeray, called out, seemingly glad someone knew.
"Kilo, Hecto, Deca, meters, grams, liters, then deci, centi, milli." Clara said, a little "duh" in her voice.
"Yes, very good." Ms. Jeray smiled, "We're going to be going over that."
Clara sighed, she was so bored of this teacher and the teacher acting like the class was first graders. She took a peek over at Josh, who was looking in her direction. The two quickly looked down at the same time, though they didn't know it. Clara, unsure of whether to look back at him, just acted like she was listening to the teacher's lesson.

In World History, the class was taking notes: as usual. The teacher, Mr. Maynard, was so predictable. Clara knew what they were doing each and every day, and knew she was bound to get very bored of it someday. Once the notes were finished, the lunch bell finally rang. Raya then dragged Clara to a table with two of her guy friends.
"Clara, this is Ian, and Tim." Raya said, pointing two both of them.
"Hey, I'm Clara," Clara said, smiling at both of them, a little unsure of what to say.
Ian waved, and Tim smiled a little at Clara. Clara smiled back, and went to looking down at the table. Raya and Ian started talking, Tim(or, Timothy) joining in occasionally, eating. Lunch soon ended, and Clara waved goodbye to Raya so she could go to her locker before class. Raya stayed behind with Ian and Tim, Raya's other friend, Katy, talking to them as well.
In the World History classroom, before the bell rang, Raya grinned at Clara.
"What?!" Clara said, confused, "Something wrong with my hair? I just br--"
"No!" Raya interrupted, laughing a little, "Someone likes you."
Clara couldn't help but smirk, "Who?" she said, not showing her anxiousness.
"Remember that black dude we were sitting with at lunch? He likes you."
"No way? Really?!"
DING.
"Welcome to--"
The school's television news show, Pack TV was on, and Raya had to nod yes. But she did get out a pen and paper to write with Clara about it.
Yeah, he told me. He's all, "What's up with your girl? What's up with your girl? Is she single? Is she lookin'?" and I'm all, "Why?" and then he actually said it: "Cause I like her!" So what do you think of him?
Raya gave the notebook to Clara, who was sitting behind her. Clara read it, giggling a little. The teacher looked at her, but she didn't notice.
OMG. I don't know...what grade is he in?
Clara grinned, and handed the notebook to Raya. She had so many questions to ask about Tim.
I have no clue lol. But you know how I used to like Ian? He said I was too young for him so I'm not sure.
Raya handed Clara the notebook, and Clara just nodded to herself.
Okay...well, yeah. Nothing much to say now.
Clara felt the questions just had to wait. Re-reading all the messages, she nodded, then handed the notebook to Raya. When Raya received the notebook, and read Clara's note, she giggled, and turned back. She smiled, and mouthed "OK".

To Whom it May Concern,
Please excuse Clara from Lifetime Wellness today, as she is just getting over the flu. Thank you for understanding.
Signed, Lucy Almanz

"Okay." The substitute nodded, and handed Clara the note back. Clara looked at the note, checking for a date: it didn't have one. She grinned, and folded it up, deciding to save it for later.
Since she was excused from Lifetime Wellness, or PE, Clara decided to write notes to everyone. Sarah, and Junior. Sarah's was a short note, just talking about Clara's day, and her contact info. Junior's note asked him why he didn't talk, and also held Clara's contact information.
"Hey," Sarah smiled at Clara and sat next to her after the class finished running. The sub didn't care what the class did after that, as long as they stayed in the gym.
Aw, wasted excuse note... Clara smiled at Sarah, "Hey, here's your note." she grinned, giving the note to Sarah.
"Thanks," Sarah said, nodding, and accepting the note. She opened it and started to read it. After she finished, Sarah couldn't help but gasp, "Ehmagawd. You've written Junior a note?!" she exclaimed.
Clara had a crush on Junior, and she hoped he liked her back, but she wasn't sure. So, she decided to start by opening their friendship more.
Clara nodded, "Yeah, I did."
"I could never do that." Sarah smiled, and grinned.
Clara giggled, "I hope I can." Clara said, truly hoping she'd have the guts to give Junior the note she wrote him.
A little later, the bell for the end of school rang, and Clara and Lily made their way to the buses. They said their goodbyes, and set off to look for their buses.
Once Clara found her bus, number 4004, she sat near the back, because Junior usually sat in the front; she didn't want to sit next to him while he read her note. Heck, she wasn't even sure if she was going to give him that note. She really hoped she would, because there were hints hidden in the letter telling Junior she liked him.
When Junior got on, a girl was in front of him, and took the empty space beside Clara. Clara sighed, Maybe another day... she thought to herself. Junior taking a seat somewhere behind Clara.
The bus ride ended an hour later, and Junior and Clara both got off. Clara followed him, debating on whether to give Junior a note or not. Nevermind... she thought to herself, since Junior was listening to his walkman. She didn't want to disturb him or anything...

A/N: Okie dokie, the day has not ended, but the next part is so important and long that it needs its own chapter! Yay! Haha, I rock. I think this may be a bit choppy, so if you see something I need to fix(grammar and spelling), please inform me. If you'd like to comment or critisize(constructed critisism, please), then feel free to. I'd always love to improve my writing.