Blue's first day with Mr Robinson, the music tutor, wasn't really going well — just as Sydney had forewarned. Mr Robinson's temper was totally 'unpredictable'. One minute he's boxed up, the other he's flaring up at every little thing.
To be on his safe side, she kept on smiling whenever he dished out instructions to her — she eventually got tired of it!Mr Robinson seemed to be unmoved by his bad temper towards her, despite the fact that she hadn't used more than three hours with him.Presently at the lunch hour, instead of giving her a bit of free time, he chose to sit her down, asking questions upon questions just to know how much she knows about music. Luckily, she was able to tackle all the questions... leading to more being poured in. She couldn't deny the fact that she wasn't pleased with his actions. Did he forget it was her first day?'Why did they even assign me to such a man? This is insane. Makes me begin to regret why I'm here in the first place.' she thought, as she was getting tired of listening to his present lecture-like talk."Miss Alfred, are you even listening at all?"Mr Robinson's voice immediately discarded the thought going on in her mind. She looked at him, noticing a slight look of disgust on his face — obviously because he realized she wasn't paying attention to all what he was saying to her."Oh, yes sir." she said, trying to look composed."So, as I was saying," he started speaking again, "I would like you to prepare a draft on any piece of music. This is just to prove how good you are. Yes, your credentials show you might be a good catch but you see, music isn't just about songs and paperwork... It's about feeling. You need to let them feel your music. That's the basic thing you should know."Blue nodded, trying to contemplate his words. What draft does he want me to prepare again? And why is he trying to be a motivational speaker?, she mentally questioned.He continued, "In my eighteen years of being a music teacher, i've learnt a lot. You start teaching music with questions like 'Will they understand me?', 'Am i passing anything to them?' and other bothersome questions. But in time, with the right practice and everything well balanced, they will eventually feel the music you're teaching them... that's if you put in your best."'Now he's sounding more like a motivational speaker', she mocked inwardly. 'Feel the Music. I'm sure going to make them feel it. Mr Robinson, you aren't that bad after all,' she thought."No music lessons today, but you'll be having a mini-lesson with me. It's the needful. I need to access your present capability," Mr Robinson finally told her, leaving a soft grunt escaping her lips.It's lunch hour, Mister!* * * * * *
Gary eventually got to the cafeteria. But, he saw a setting he didn't like a tiny bit, immediately resulting to a change of countenance. Henry was sitting with a lady and they were both chatting, obviously unaware of his presence as he walked towards them.
He had a reason to have a look of disdain on his face... a big reason. The lady presently sitting with Henry was someone he hardly wishes to relate with. Maybe it was due to the way the lady always size him up, or the clingy attitude she portrays towards him.Well, the lady was Laura... his classmate and best academic student who has an average height, a nice shape, good looks and a structure which could rival that of a model.Definitely, she was graced with a ladylike feature since a very young age, not to talk of her vast academic knowledge. But what was really surprising to him was why she was so into him or 'all over him', as he would say.He always wondered why she even liked him. They were entirely different and definitely not compatible. She was a genius, and he wasn't less than a dullard. He couldn't deny it that he wasn't into books, but what on earth did she see in him?! It couldn't be his physique, could it?After noticing her seeming crush on him, he had always tried avoiding her on different occasions... maybe that would send a signal, but she obviously never seems to get the message.Well, he couldn't care less – much less bother about such. It was a waste of time... he wasn't into love. But, what about that lady he saw earlier today? He wouldn't mind it with her— Stop it, stupid!, he mentally scolded himself.As he got to their table, Laura stared at him intensely and then shot him a smile, making him even more upset. But he still managed to maintain a straight face."Hi, Gary," she sweetly let out."Hey, Laura," he replied, sounding a little cold. But it was obvious that Laura didn't take note of his tone. Could someone having a crush on you even take note of you being distant towards them? Hell No! The infatuation would have completely derailed them..."Bro, sit." Henry hit the space near him which he squatted nervously. He wondered why Laura was still sitting with them because he could see her friends at one side of the cafeteria."So, what's up?" Laura asked him. He looked at her questioningly trying to decipher what she had asked him."What's up with what?" he raised a question with arched eyebrows."With you..." she told him, her gaze firmly on his face."Nothing's up with me Laura." he claimed. A slight anger had managed to build up in him, which made his expression unreadable. He was now filled with mixed feelings as he wondered what she was driving at.Henry noticed the flow wasn't going quite alright, so he quickly intervened."Sorry bro, I kinda discussed your issue with Laura just before you came. But not to worry, she has come up with the best idea."The bomb had already been ticked. This was the last thing he wanted to hear. He hated to be a topic for someone he had a bit of distaste for... and this includes the infatuated Laura. He stood up and faced Henry."You have no right whatsoever to tell my issues to anybody, no right at all!" he declared, unable to withhold the anger in him anymore."Hey! Chill bro, It hasn't gotten to that, has it?" Henry asked as he was taken aback at his reaction."It wouldn't have if you just simply kept her out of this," he shouted, slightly drawing attention to them.Henry stood up as well. He was trying to comprehend why Gary was getting mad at him. This is just a simple matter, right? Or did Laura offend him in the past? Definitely not... Subconsciously, he casted a quick gaze on the now confused Laura before turning his attention back to Gary."Gary sit down, let's talk this out," Henry said and placed a hand on Gary's shoulder."Don't touch me!" Gary said and shoved Henry's hand away from him. His sudden outburst had made people in the cafeteria to entirely focus on them.He gave both Henry and Laura a scornful look and started to walk out on them. That was unlike him..."Gary... Gar... what the hell's wrong with you?" Henry called out to him as he was leaving, but he didn't reply and just walked out of the cafeteria.Turning to Laura, Henry quickly spoke, "I'm sorry about what he did Laura. Let me go talk to him." He immediately rushed out of the cafeteria to catch up with Gary."Gary, wait up!" Henry yelled while running after Gary. Gary totally ignored him, picking up the pace faster as he was already a few blocks away from getting to their class."Look I'm sorry man," Henry said as he caught up with him, "I didn't mean to do that. But why did you throw such a fit? It's just Laura, isn't it?""But that still doesn't mean you could mention anything to her," Gary replied, still maintaining a fast pace."I already said I'm sorry," Henry made a pout as he pleaded again.Gary stopped and turned to look at Henry with a slight growl. Stupid ass, he thought. He had it in mind to voice out how stupid Henry was for sharing his problems with Laura, but he just relaxed the tension going through him, revealing a calm expression after."I'm also sorry for walking out on you like that. I just don't buy the idea of you telling Laura about my problem. You know this isn't the first time you're doing such. It makes me more upset by even mentioning it." He loo
The next Monday.Around fifteen to twenty minutes past three.Inside the reading room of Westride High School, five figures could be seen sitting around a table, with several books placed on it. Silence ruled the air as the figures seemed to be deeply immersed in the books they were reading... Not all of them though.The figures were two males and three female counterparts — Gary, Henry, Laura and her best friends - Stephanie and Ashley. This arrangement commenced today after receiving an approval from the principal the week before, enabling them to use an extra thirty minutes in the school after school hours. Truthfully, it was to encourage an improvement in Gary's grades as the principal hardly ever approves of such. But, it came with a warning — "Don't cause havoc on any of the school properties!", the principal had told the group of teenagers who had a huge tendency of running wild.Seated in the middle of Henry and Stephanie, with Laura's sitting position in his lin
The sound of screeching tyres came to a halt right in front of the Alfred residence. A Mini Porsche came into existence and out came Blue from it with a small bag in her left arched arm.Taking her steps slowly, she saunters into the average duplex apartment through the light three-step stairs. In the balcony, she unbolted the door with the key which she had just retrieved from her bag.As she got in, she breathed in the fresh aroma of the place she was well familiar with... the place she calls home. Instead of waiting behind in the living room to relax a little, she decided to do something else. Though a bit weary, she manages to drag herself up the stairs to the top floor where her room is located. At least, she could have a lone time to herself without interference from anybody.As the now unlocked door to the room had been opened, she rushed straight to the bed and sinks into it, a soft moan escaping her rosebud lips. The view of the room was a typical lady's spec, elud
11:26 am.Passing through the corridor on the lower floor of the school, Gary could be seen walking in an average pace, with Henry sluggishly tagging behind, half-running in between to catch-up with Gary. Enthusiasm was written on Gary's face as he passed by students who were obviously heading the same direction as him. His destination, and that of Henry's, was to the music room."I don't know what reasons you have for wanting to join the music class, but is it all that necessary?" Henry's grumpy voice came out, few steps away from the music room."There's no reason in particular, I just want to try out something new..." Gary came up with a twisted reply."Something new? You've been a student of this school since Grade 9, yet you just remembered you need to try out something new... in final year?" Henry was curious as he spoke."How many times do you want us to go over this?" Gary sighed."Urrgh! I can't believe I'm quitting drama class just to stick up with your '
Lunch hour, around Twelve-thirty-something.Through the hall pathway, Blue strolled with two people into the school cafeteria, chatting casually with them. These two people were the interns she had begun acquainting with since the week before — a hottie named Eva and a foreigner named André. Eva was a biology intern while André was for French.Blue was by the right side as the three proceeded to the counter to get what they would eat. They each added a can of diet coke to their meals before they chose to sit in a corner of the cafeteria.Right from when they had gone into the cafeteria 'til now, the eyes of the various male students in the cafeteria had for once not left the group. The group seemed to be a normal one but who could tear his eyes off an attractive lady like Blue or a down-to-earth hottie like Eva? But the funny thing was the group didn't notice any of such stares as they chatted lightly while eating.Eventually, Eva was the first to notice the stares being
As he fished out the bunch of house keys from his pants pocket, his fingers hit something as well. Slowly, he brought out the item alongside the bunch. His mobile phone. Standing by the balcony into the apartment, he transfered the keys to his right hand and initiated series of taps on the mobile, his left hand fiddling with the lock.On getting the right spot in the keyhole, he pushed open the door and sauntered into the living room of the completely devoid five bedroom bungalow, his sharp eyes completely fixed on the screen of his phone. He began heading straight to his room but halted suddenly as he passed by the refrigerator which was near the entrance to the kitchen. Taking a few steps back, he opened the refrigerator and grabbed a bottle of water before initiating his former journey. Even though he hadn't had much to eat today, he only chose to consume a bottle of liquid...He entered the room which was filled with posters of various music artistes and a large poster of
The next day at school.Gary arrived earlier than the usual time he does. He got down from his bike, one he hadn't used in awhile, in the parking lot and took off the helmet on his head. After putting it on the bike's handle, he adjusted his hair and the strapped bag on his back as he began heading for the school building.On a closer look at his face, the bags under his eyelids wouldn't go unnoticed. This was due to the fact that he was sleep deprived. To the question on what he was doing up all night, well, teenagers never really have good reasons for not getting enough sleep most times.Passing by some students, he entered through the lit hall which leads to the various classes. He made a brief stop at the lockers near the staircase leading to the top floor as he opened his personal locker and took out a book from it which he had forgotten to take the day before. He then initiated back his motion and went up the stairs.On getting to the class which was presently occu
"... Alfred..."Coincidentally, Gary finally got her surname when he heard Mr Robinson call her as he passed by the music room that Tuesday.The kind of joy that flushed his system was explainable to him. He found out his new found crush was going through a music internship so he decided to try his luck by passing through the music room... and it worked out. Fate was definitely on his side, he concluded.Without wasting time, he had inputted the surname into his phone because it was likely he would forget since there were still some hours left before the school hours were over. Besides, he knew the over excitement could make him forget as well.He had fulfilled something for himself so it was straight to the next agenda - Henry!He already had a plan but he needed someone's help to go through with it.Laura.She was Stephanie's friend and since there wasn't any bad blood between them, he was optimistic she would willingly help.Right before their reading exer