First Day at West Valley High

Two weeks after the strip mall fight...

I woke up at 6am. Today was my first day at West Valley High and I was nervous since I was a incoming freshman.

"Are you ready to start high school in the Valley?" My mom asked.

Rubbing the sleep from my eyes, I nod then spent ten minutes putting on the outfit I would wear for my first day of high school.

After breakfast, my parents took me to West Valley High in their car so I could get the schedule with my classes at West Valley High. I was dropped off at the entrance because they had to head to work.

*'Hopefully nothing goes wrong on my first day.'* I thought to myself.

Orientation was in the school's auditorium so the incoming freshman class gathered there with Counselor Blatt.

Samantha LaRusso was in the crowd of students along with her friends Yasmine and Moon.

"Excuse me!" Sam looked in my direction.

"Who's that guy?" Moon asked.

"He drove past me and my dad heading to the strip mall two weeks ago on a Harley Davidson." Sam told her friends.

"I'm new to West Valley High and don't know where my first class is." I gesture to my schedule.

"Oh yeah. My first class is down the hall from yours." Sam led me to where my first class was.

The classes on my schedule were Electronics, US history, Calculus, Japanese, Geography, Criminal Justice, Film Production and Culinary arts.

*'Computer repair, huh?'* Dylan thought mildly intrigued by the assignment he had received from the class's teacher.

When class ended I met up with Miguel in the hall.

"Yo, Diaz." I greeted him leaning against my locker.

"Hey, you know the guy that attacked you in the strip mall parking lot two weeks ago?" A nod showed that I did.

"He's going to teach me karate." Miguel informed Dylan.

"Is that a fact?" I look at Miguel with a raised eyebrow. "What dojo is he running?"

"No idea." Miguel shrugged. "I saw a picture of a cobra on the wall."

"Cobra? In that case, I'll join as well because I want payback for him beating me down in the strip mall parking lot."

"I imagine so." Miguel chuckled.

We then head off to different classes after the bell rang.

Moon saw me walk down the hall as she headed to her Algebra class.

*'He looks kind of cute.'* Moon thought. Part of her felt like asking him out.

She then headed down the hall and towards her class to make sure she wasn't late.

When lunch rolled around, a young man with a facial deformity and another kid with black hair were seated at a table. I notice that they need some company and make my way over to them.

"What are your names?" I try to strike up conversation with them.

"Eli Moskowitz." The young man with the deformity said.

"Demetri Alexopoulos." Demetri introduced himself.

"Dylan Rodriguez." Dylan introduced himself after Demetri was done.

The three of us got burgers from the lunch line. Mine had bacon on it for protein.

"This is good." I exclaim after taking a bite out of my sandwich.

Sam and her friends were at a table across the cafeteria.

"What do you two think of the guy that asked for help finding his first class earlier today?" She questioned her two friends.

"Why would you ever give a guy like that the time of day." Yasmine rolled her eyes, annoyed with what Sam was saying.

"I think he's kinda cute." Moon confessed. A smile graced her face.

Sam was surprised to hear Moon confess this out loud.

"Well why don't you go ask him out?" She asked Moon.

"Are you insane?!" Moon yelled. "I just met the guy today. There's no way I can ask him out right now."

"Well when are you going to do it?" Sam asked her friend.

"I...have no idea." Moon looked away.

Dylan opened his locker which was on the top row and removed a calculus textbook from it. When he closed it, Yasmine stared at him with a hateful expression on her face.

"Stay away from Moon and Sam if you know what's good for you." She threatened.

"Do I look like I'm afraid?" Dylan questioned Yasmine in a flat tone.

"I don't have any business with you lady, so get lost." Dylan replied.

Yasmine felt slightly intimidated when he turned and stared blankly at her.

"This isn't over." Yasmine said before walking off.

She was still determined to keep him away from Sam and Moon.

Dylan observed her heading down the hall and shrugged his shoulders. He wasn't sure what Yasmine's problem was, but it didn't really concern him.

*'I could care less.'* He then headed to his calculus class.

Around lunch time...

Yasmine joined Moon and Sam at their table.

"I think I'll go for it." Moon said.

Sam's curiosity was peaked, so she glanced at Moon.

"What are you talking about?" She asked.

"Ask him out obviously." Moon retorted.

"Good luck." Sam cheered for her.

*'Is she serious about this?'* Yasmine thought. *'That guy has no business interacting with us.'*

Moon began to put her plan into motion.

She pulled out her phone and sent a text.

*M: We need to talk, M.*

Dylan was casually leaning against a row of lockers when he heard a notification about a text message.

Demetri, Eli and Miguel were with him, just relaxing.

"What's up?" Eli asked.

"Just got a text. Excuse me." Dylan left the three alone to read the text in private.

*D: Who is this?*

I text the sender back.

*M: Meet me at my locker.*

Not knowing what's going on, I head to the designated area with some apprehension.

I arrived at the area mentioned in the text and found Moon standing there.

"Any reason you asked me to meet you here?" I ask.

"Yes, there is." Moon replied. "The truth is, I really like you."

"Is that right?" I raise a eyebrow. This was completely unexpected.

"Do you want to come over to my place later? My parents are out of town and my mom got me some weed." She stammered.

"Hold on a second. Your mom gave you weed?" I ask incredulously.

"Yeah. I'll admit it's weird." She said, looking away in shame.

"Eh, it's nothing to feel down about." I respond.

She smiled.

"See you tonight."

*After school that day...*

I text Moon my address and let her come inside*.*

"Want to get some food. I'll buy." I tell her.

"You got yourself a deal." She smiled and pointed to me in agreement. "This could be considered our first date."

We both pull into a McDonald's and get two meals then head to her place.

*D: Hey mom, I'm staying at a friend's house tonight.*

"My friend Sam is having a pool party tomorrow. Do you want to come?" Moon asked Dylan.

"Sure, sounds nice." I agree to go to the pool party.

I'm somewhat reluctant to go because Kyler and all them will be there, but it's just a pool party. What's the worst that could happen? We head inside and she led me to the kitchen.

"Do you want a drink? There's some soda in the fridge." After taking it out of the fridge, I stare into her eyes, stuck in a trance. Moon was very beautiful. I felt like kissing her, but decide not to. She stared at me and her lips parted slightly before she shook her head and pinched her eyes shut.

"Oh sorry I just...where were we?" She asked clearly embarrassed, with a blush on her face.

"You had some weed, remember." I remind her.

"Oh yeah. Let me get it real fast." She laughed nervously then quickly ran out of the room.

I watch her run out of the room and take another sip of my soda.

**Moon's POV**

What was running through my head. That was extremely embarrassing.

I loudly slam my bedroom door.

"God, I'm an idiot!" I yell and slam my face into my pillow.

"There's no way I like him. We just met earlier today."

"I'm losing it for sure." I whine into my pillow.

I close my eyes for just a moment, but only see his blue eyes, scars on his face and long hair.

"I might be in love. Wait, no. I can't be. Not yet anyway."

"Okay Moon, just relax. Smoke some weed and take it easy." I point to the closet for emphasis.

I finally find it and get the battery. I then head into the bathroom and fix my hair before leaving the bathroom trying to look cool.