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Prolific Writer
Join Date: Dec 2002
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Just Friends?
First of this touches with the topic of lesbians, so if you don't like don't read!
Second, I plan on turning this into a manga(for those who don't know what a manga is...It's a comic book, but it's very prominent in Japan. The characters usually have weird features(weird hair, big eyes)I really dunno how to describe it)
Also, I want some serious critique on this, so if you can please review!
*drum roll...*
Just Friends?
Part 1: Snap
A girl with long silver blue hair fell out of bed. Her alarm clock was beeping, the same monotonous tone over and over again. She slammed her fist on it and finally the ringing stopped. She stood up and brushed herself off. The sun had not risen, and only the muffled sounds of the girl changing into her school uniform were heard. It was simple, a white blouse, a khaki skirt, and a blue over coat. She slipped her stockings on and walked to the bathroom. Quickly the girl untangled her long hair and brushed her teeth. She stared into the mirror. Her brilliant green eyes stood out from her pale face. She sighed and walked downstairs. She started to make tea just as her little brother came down rubbing his eyes.
“Imogen, why do you wake up so early?” he asked pouring himself a bowl of cereal.
“Why do you go to bed so late?” She asked.
He just shrugged and began to eat his cereal. Imogen poured her tea into a cup and sat next to her brother.
“I know you didn’t do your homework. Get dressed, and I’ll drop you off early.” Imogen ordered.
The boy panicked ,“What?! The sun isn’t even up yet! And how’d you know I didn’t do my homework? We’re you snooping again Imogen?”
“The sun will be up soon. Trust me it’s easy. No go.” She shooed the boy up the stairs and sat and drank her tea.
This is how all her morning started of. She would drop her brother of, despite all his protests and then go to school herself. Her parents barely cared. They were always at work or parties. So Imogen basically had to raise her brother. She finished her tea and walked to the fridge. She quickly made a turkey sandwich for her brother and packed away his books. Imogen walked to the door and got her bag, and shoes. Her brother met her outside.
“Jeez, can’t you wait for me?” Imogen ignored him as she fished around in her pocket for the keys to her Vespa.
They hopped on and sped of towards town. The sun had come up and it was almost six. The shops started to open and a few people lingered around the small town. Imogen and her brothers schools were only a few blocks apart.
“Alright, make sure you finish your home work.” Imogen ordered as she pulled up to his school. He hopped off and ran inside. She turned quickly and raced to her school, even though she wasn’t in any particular rush.
She pulled her scooter into it’s designated spot and walked towards her school. It was the Okato Girls Secondary School. Imogen walked slowly inside. She hated this school. No one knew her, liked her or spoke to her. She was quite odd sometimes. Not wanting to open up to anyone, she had one true friend Sasha. She and her had grown up together, and used to live next door to each other. They each had secret nick names for each other. Imogen was Mint, because all she would drink was Mint Tea. Sasha was Star because she had always wanted a career in astronomy. Sadly though Sasha had moved away to America. And now all “Mint” got were various postcards and letters from her friend. Imogen was always afraid to make friends after that, scared that they will leave her.
She walked slowly to her locker and got out her Science books. She then walked to her Science class, even though Imogen was twenty minutes early, the teacher had grown a custom to the girl showing up. Sometimes they would talk other times the teacher would be busy doing her work.
Imogen walked silently into the classroom. The teacher was grading some papers.
“Good Morning, Imogen.” greeted the teacher happily.
“Good Morning,” Imogen briefly smiled as she sat down.
She started to unpack and get out her homework.
“Oh by the way, you’ll be getting a new lab partner today. She was just transferred here, so be kind.” Imogen nodded and the teacher got back to her work.
Slowly the rest of her classmates showed up, she kept an eye out for the new girl. Finally right before the bell rang she showed up.
Her shoulder length, hair was bleached blonde but the ends of it were a rust colored red. She had her eyebrow pierced, and the top of her ear. She had the standard uniform on but the skirt was cut short, and her blouse was rolled up. She carried a bag with patches and various names of bands on it.
“Is this the Science Lab 1-4?” Her voice was deep but had a childish ring to it.
“Correct. Nami, right? I’m Ms.Cimaroh. This is your Science class for the rest of the year. So why don’t you tell us a little about yourself?” The teacher smiled brightly.
“Well, I’m Nami. I moved here last week. I guess there’s nothing really else to say...” she trailed off and then the teacher broke in.
“Alright here is your textbook. Your partner is Imogen, she is in the back there.”
Something snapped in Imogen. Suddenly she needed some air. "Why do I have a partner? I don't even need one. This Nami girl look real bright."
The girl sat next to Imogen and smiled. Cheerily the girl stuck out her hand, “Hi!”
Imogen looked at her hand and then at her face.
“You’re supposed to shake it,” Explained Nami.
Surprised by her bluntness, she quickly shook it.
The teacher had begun to talk, so the two girls focused their attention to the front of the classroom. Imogen kept getting warmer and warmer.
The class seemed to drag on. The teacher lectured them about safety, which was very important in the next coming unit. But after it seemed like an eternity the class ended. She went to the nurse and asked to be excused. Luckily she looked rather pale, and sickly so she got to leave. Imogen ran out to her scooter and sped towards Dividen Cliff.
Imogen walked to the end of the cliff. She took a look down, it seemed further than usual. Imogen closed her eyes and took a step further taking in the fresh autumn air. But a voice stopped her.
“It’s a long way down. I wouldn’t do that if I were you.” Nami emerged from the shadows. She was puffing on a cigarette and looked rather relaxed.
“What?! Why are you here?” Exclaimed Imogen.
“I dunno, I saw you excuse your self, so I decided to leave to. Fancy us going to the same spot! I came across this place yesterday." Nami took her hand and led her away from the edge.
“What are you doing? Don’t touch me!” Imogen retracted her hand.
“Sorry, didn’t want you to fall.” Nami put out her cigarette.
Imogen sat down. Nami sat next to her.
“Why’d you move here?” Questioned Imogen.
“My father’s job got transferred to the next town over, but it was cheaper to move here. Figures, my dad can be a real cheap-skate sometimes.” Nami chuckled a little bit.
Imogen couldn’t help but be a little jealous. She barely saw her parents once a week.
The two girls continued talking for a while, but then Imogen had to leave so she could pick up her brother.
“Can I hitch a ride?” Asked Nami.
“Well I dunno if there will be enough room,” stammered Imogen.
“Just drop me off quick before you pick him up.” Nami headed for her Vespa.
“Wait up!” Called Imogen.
Together they walked to the Vespa. Chatting and giggling.
At first Imogen felt a little odd, with Nami clinging to her back. But it seemed to fit after a while.
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