Wow, my first chapter for ANYTHING in over about half a year.

Damn.

That's a long time! Well, anyway, this is my newest story, and I don't really have much to say about this except that this chapter is pretty much like an introduction, or a prologue and I hope you guys like it!

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“Wooow Nick, did you really teach yourself karate? That's amazing!” a very distant and girly voice asked.

“That's right.” Nick smirked and winked at the girl.

Nick, the infamous and notorious player of the school. Ever since he was in the 4th grade, he was known to be hitting on any girl that caught his eye. However, he was also known to have broken the most hearts of girls.

“WOW! That's so cool!” yet another one of those shrill shallow girls swarming around Jet squealed as they walked in through the front door of Deleroy High.

“Yeah, yeah, you bitches better remember that Nick's MY boyfriend. So shoo!” Tiffany, otherwise known as head cheerleader and most popular girl in school, warned.

Tiffany and Nick have been a thing ever since the 9th grade, and no one ever dared to come in between them. In fact, no one had even dared to think about coming in between them. But then again, what with Tiffany's oh so incredible jealousy and Nick's seductive ways, it was almost too much for anyone to NOT come in between, as it would have been way too tempting.

“Hey, hey Tiffany, relax. It's no big deal.” Nick said, smirking. “Right girls?”

All the girls burst out in exaggerated high-pitched giggles.

“God, can you believe them? They're always like 'hee-hee-hee-hee'! How annoying.” Alex scoffed from down the hallway.

“Huh, yeah, I know.” Derek, who stood right next to her, replied.

“Those air-head girls are so unbelievable. It's almost like they think their soul purpose in life is to try feeling up to Jet.” Alex scoffed even more. Only this time, with more frustration.

As Alex turned to leave, she caught a glimpse of Jet looking her way from the corner of her eye. Surprised, and even shocked, that he was looking at her, she tripped over her own two feet and almost fell to the ground. Halfway though, Derek was luckily able to see her falling and quickly caught her before she touched the floor.

“Whoa. Are you okay?” Derek asked, with widened eyes.

“Wha? Oh, yeah, I'm fine. Thanks.” Alex said and stood up properly, her face red with embarrassment. As Nick helped her up, Alex paid her attention to Nick once more. Derek caught her looking and just sighed.

Huh, well what'd you know? That Alex girl is kinda cute. Maybe... Nick thought and sent Alex a flirtatious look, along with a wink.

Oh my god! He's looking this way! Alex thought and blushed to herself with a small grin splattered upon her face.

Tch, why's she blushing? There's nothing to be blushing about. Derek thought in disbelief and lightly scoffed at the sight of her blushing.

RIIINNGG!

“Alright, come on. Let's go.” Derek sighed tiredly and dragged the flustered Alex off to class with him.

“Oh. Okay.” A flushed Alex replied and walked over to homeroom with Derek.

“Good morning class! How are you all doing today?” Professor Johnson said. “Today, we're gonna be doing...”

“So, why were you all red just now?” Derek whispered over to Alex.

“What? Noo, I wasn't red. Of course not! Why would I be red? I mean, it's not like I was blushing or whatever...” Alex quickly replied, realizing that Derek had seen her blushing at Nick out in the hall.

“Uh huh. Is it because of that Nick kid that was staring at you?”

“N-No! Of course not! Why would you think that?” Alex stuttered with a fatuous and nervous grin on her face.

Derek just stared at her.

“…Is it that obvious?” Alex sighed.

“Yeah. Pretty much.” he replied.

“It's really a pity that he's dating Tiffany though. Always thinking she's all that.”

“What? Are you like jealo--”

“Derek! Alex!” Professor Johnson yelled across the room. “Will you two kids stop flirting and get back to your books?”

Almost immediately, every student turned to face Derek and Alex, who's faces were red as tomatoes in embarrassment. Then, just as quickly, all the kids turned back around and broke out in small whispers.

“Great. Just what we need. Even more fake rumors about us.” Alex exasperated.

“Y-yeah. I know.” Derek whispered back.

“So what were you guys flirting about?” June turned around to face them and asked curiously.

“We weren't flirting!” they whispered back in unison.

“… Whatever you say.”

RIINNG!

All the students quickly raced to the door and stormed outside as the bell for first period rang.

As Alex and Derek strolled down the hallway to their next class, they spotted Nick0. Of course he was with his girlfriend, Tiffany. And once again, they were freely showing off their public display of affection.

“Ugh. Look at those two. Always making out in the hallway for the whole world to see.” a voice behind Alex remarked.

“Hey Ryan. Hi Christine.” Katara exclaimed turning around to see her brother and his girlfriend.

“Hey.” Derek waved to the both of them.

“Yo.” Ryan replied. “Anyway, about that Nick kid.”

“Yeah. I getting a weird vibe from him and I don't like him.” Christine announced. “I like funny guys, like you, baby.” and she gave Ryan a little kiss on the cheek.

“Alright, alright, you guys.” Alex interrupted. “Besides, I don't think he's that bad. It's just his stupid girlfriend I hate.

“If we hate them so much, why are we talking about them?” Derek questioned curiously.

“--Alright you kids, enough gossiping.” Professor Johnson interrupted. “Go to your classes.”

“Yes sir!” they all replied in unison.

“So, you think you can help me at the Deloroy Kid's Center afterschool?” Alex asked Derek. Alex worked at the Deloroy Kid's Center where middle school kids went to afterschool to stay out of trouble and have a good time.

“Um. Yeah, sure, why not.” Derek shrugged.

“Oh, good. Thanks! Some of those kids over there are such trouble makers.”

Alex's POV

(many classes later)

It's sixth period. Ugh. At least I have my phone with me to text some people. Alex thought and furtively started texting Christine.

“..These microscopic organisms were first discovered by Professor Sachs from Deloroy University...” Mr. Tyro, our insanely boring teacher, lectured on.

Neh. I wish this class would end already.

RIINNG!

“Yes!” I yelled. I quickly grabbed my bag and shot up from my seat and ran straight for the door, shoving through everyone in my way.

“You're all dismissed! Except Nick and Tiffany. Can you two stay for a second. I need to speak with the both of you.” Mr. Tyro announced.

“Hey! Alex! Over here!” Derek yelled from his car. I've always liked his car. So much better than mine. He has a shiny black Porsche while I just have a tiny blue Jaguar.

“Hi Derek. Let's go!” I yelled and ran over to him, and got in the car.

“Alright. So which way was the Kid Center place again?” he asked, starting the car and driving out of the parking lot of Deleroy High.

“It's like, right around the corner from the Bistene Estate.” I replied. The Bistene Estate was this HUGE block of houses and every one of them belonged to Tori's parents. Tori's this girl in the Kid's Center. She tries to act all tough and stuff, but she's so adorable!

“...and we're here.” Derek said after much driving. We pulled into the parking lot and the car stopped.

“Alright. Cool. Let's go in.” I couldn't even believe how excited I was to be going back, even though I've already been here before.

“Okay, okay. Calm down.” Derek chuckled as we walked into the building

“Hello Alex...and Alex's friend.” Ms. Judy greeted. As weird as Ms. Judy was, she's the one who founded the Kid's Center to help the young unfortunate souls and keep them out of trouble.

“Hi Judy. This is my friend Judy. Is it alright if he stays and helps me on my shift today?” I asked.

“Oh, of course! The more the merrier!” She finished and headed toward the homework room.

“Okay, so let's start in the playroom. The kids over there are so cute!” I said.

“Heh heh. Okay. Let's actually go in now.” Derek muttered. We walked into the playroom, and literally immediately little Dennis and Tori ran up to me.

“Hi Alex!” Dennis exclaimed in excitement with a big goofy smile.

“Hey Dennis. It's nice to see you again.” I replied and squished his little cheeks.

Third POV

As soon as Alex let go of Aang's pale cheeks, a tint of red rose up on his cheeks and he quietly scratched the back of his buzzcut head.

Noticing Dennis's obvious liking toward Katara, Tori plainly scoffed and punched his arm. Hard.

“Hey hey, no violence.” Derek chuckled.

“Who's that?” Dennis whispered to Alex.

“You guys remember my friend Derek right?" Alex started. “Didn't you guys meet him when I first started working here?”

“Oh yeah. Hi.” Dennis greeted plainly.

“Yeah, Derek, this is Tori here. Tori, Derek.” Alex introduced.

“Yo.” Tori muttered and popped her bubble gum.

“Huh, she's just like Ryan” Derek mumbled under his breath. “Hi.”

“Alright well, I'll be right back. I gotta sign in and get my name tag.” Alex said and left the room to fetch her things.

“So...what do you guys do here?” Derek asked, trying to penetrate through the awkward silence between the three of them.

“We just, you know, come here afterschool, do some homework, have fun, stupid stuff like that...” Tori mumbled.

“I see.” Derek replied awkwardly when Alex finally came back

“Okay! Come on Derek, I've got something for you to do.” Alex said and she and Derek left.

“Wow. Isn't she pretty?” Dennis asked Tori dreamily. “Do you think I might have a chance with her?”

“You? And Alex?” Tori questioned with a shocked look on her face.

Dennis anxiously nodded.

“...Nope! Not a chance! Not a sliver of a chance. Not a pimple on the ass of the slive of a chance. Not a freckle on the pimple on the ass of a sliver of a chance--” Tori babbled.

“Okay, Okay! I got it.” Dennis yelled, or actually, whined.

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Derek followed Alex out to the parking lot. “So, what are we doing here?”

“Here's where you can help me out. We have to drive this truck all around the neighborhood middle schools and pick up the other kids. Normally I'm just supposed to go to the schools, park, and go find the kids, and do all that, but it takes such a long time to do it by myself. So today, you'll be driving and when we get to the schools, I can just hop off, get the kids, and we can go.” Alex explained.

“Hmm, alright. Sounds easy enough.” DErek agreed and started the truck as Alex got in the passenger seat.

“So which one's the first school?” Derek asked with his eyes glued to the road.

“Uh...let's see here...Oh, it's The Tree House Middle School. You know, the one near the park.” Alex exclaimed.

“Okay...” Derek replied and took a left turn.

“...So, what were you talking about with Dennis and Tori while I was gone?” Alex questioned curiously.

“Nothing. I just asked them what they do there.”

“Oh. So what'd they say?”

“Well, Tori said they just do like homework and stuff. And that Dennis kid didn't say anything.” Derek explained and drove into the parking lot of Tree House Middle School. “Here we are.”

“Alright, so I'm gonna go get the kids, you just stay right here. I'll be right back.”

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“God, can you believe Mr. Tyro?! He's so annoying! I mean, how can he just give us a week's worth of detention?! It's not like we did anything bad...” Tiffany yelled and threw her arms in the air in frustration.

“Well, we were making out in front of everyone all week.” Nick smirked. “And we all know how much Mr. Tyro enforces the rule of 'NO PDA' around campus.”

“...true.” Tiffany sighed. “Well, speaking of PDA, who were you staring at this morning?”

“What? What are you talking about? I wasn't staring at anyone...besides you.” Nick smirked again and leaned in to Tiffany for a kiss.

Tiffany quickly stepped back. “No. You were definitely staring at someone. You were winking at them too.”

“What? No I wasn't.” Nick complained once more.

“...You were staring at that Alex girl again, weren't you?!” Tiffany gasped, and her face soon cringed with anger.

“Are you kidding me? Why would I be looking at Alex...when I have you...” Nick said seductively and backed Tiffany into the classroom. Giving in to her boyfriend, Tiffany just scoffed and they both leaned in for a kiss. Another kiss.

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“I'm back!” Alex yelled, sliding open the truck door. Then all of a sudden, two middle schoolers climbed into the truck.

With a confused look on his face, Derek asked, “It took you that long to pick up only two students?”

“Well, they kept running away from me.” Alex said and gave the two kids a glare. “Well anyway, Zuko, this kid here is named Lucas.”

“It's Luke!!” Luke yelled.

“Okay, okay Luke. And this here is Piper.” Alex introduced and pointed at the much...larger kid sitting next to Luke.

“Hi.” Piper greeted. Zuko just gave an awkward wave.

“So Alex, is Tori here today?” Luke quickly chirped, curiousity dripping from his voice.

“Hmm...why do you wanna know, Lukey?” Alex asked back, picking up a vibe. Everyday, whenever Alex went to pick up Luke, he would always ask her if Toph was going to be at the Kid's Center.

“...N-no reason!...And it's Luke! Not Lukey!” he chirped again. Alex just laughed openly.

“Alright Zuko, drive us back to the Kid's Center please!” Katara exclaimed happily.

“Okay okay. Sit still.” Derek chuckled and drove out of the parking lot. He turned the corner and back up the street and they finally arrived at the Deleroy Kid's Center once more.

“Alright kiddos, go on in there.” Alex instructed.

“Hey Katara, do you know what time it is? I left my watch and my phone in my backpack.” Derek asked.

“Yeah sure, I have my phone right...here...Huh, that's weird, I thought I had my phone with me just now.” Alex searched her pockets in her jacket and jeans, but no such phone was found.

“Are you sure you didn't leave it somewhere?” Derek asked. “Try remembering where you left it.”

“Huh, well let's see. I had my phone in sixth period. Then the bell rang and I ran...outside...OH MY GOD!” Alex gasped.

“What what?!”

“I think I left my phone in class!” Alex yelled in panic.

“Oh. Well. Then you better go get it now! You know how strict Mr. Tyro is about having phones in class!” Derek warned. “Need a drive?”

“Nah. Too much traffic. I can run from here. Thanks! You can leave now too since my only job today was to pick up the kids.” Alex quickly said and started running toward Deleroy High.

“Bye Alex!”

“Bye! See you later!”

God, how could I be so stupid to have left my phone at school?! And of all classes, in Mr. Tyro's class! Stupid! Alexthought, getting angry with herself.

Alex ran around the corner and down the street. And there it was. Deleroy High. She quietly but quickly slided open the front doors and quickly ran to Mr. Tyro's classroom. Luckily, the door was slightly open.

“Yes! There's my phone!” Alex whispered to herself. The phone was on the shelf next to the door. Yes! Now I won't even have to sneak in to get my phone back! I can just get it! Grinning to herself, Alex opened up the door a bit further in and walked in furtively to retrieve her phone when...

“Ah!” Alex gasped a bit too loudly. Right when she stepped inside the classroom, there they were. Nick and Tiffany. Only this time, they were making out. Again.

Alex just stared, too shocked, too embarrassed to move, or to even look away.

Nick pulled away from his kiss and saw Alex there, just standing, as if nothing else to do. Tiffany, once again noticing Nick looking at Alex again scoffed and stuck her tongue out at Alex. Shocker.

“What do you want?” Tiffany asked with an attitude.

“...”

“Hello?!”

“Huh? O-oh...S-Sorry...I-I just f-forgot my p-phone.” Alex stuttered and quickly snatched her phone from the shelf next to her and ran out the door as fast as she could, with Nick's pitiful eyes lingering on her leaving.

“Ugh. God. Hate her.” Tiffany complained and leaned in to kiss Nick again.

“I'm tired. I'm gonna go home now.” Nick yawned and grabbed his backpack and headed for the door too.

“What? Are you kidding me?!” Tiffany exclaimed.

“You should go home too.” Nick suggested and closed the door.

“Psh, some boyfriend you are...” Tiffany whined and got her bag and trailed toward the door.

To Be Continued...

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I would like to thank all my friends who helped me get out of my writers' blocks and help me write this chapter. Luv ya!

(P.S. That one line that Tori says about Dennis not having a chance was from Samurai Girl. I heard that line in the movie, and it was just so hilarious and i just had to use it! I don't own Samurai Girl)

And also, Piper is a BOY.

R'n'R!