The New Girl

Chapter 5: Getting to Know Her

 
There were many times in my life where I felt so content and happy, that nothing could ever top what was happening. Being in the Azura Club with Amity for the first period and a half was seriously just that.

I could feel time just slow down when it was just me and her reading the first few chapters of Volume One of Azura. Getting to see someone excited about something I'm very invested in is the best feeling ever. Seeing Amity's reaction to the beginning once again gave me such a good feeling inside.

During that period, we didn't just read. We used the time to actually get to know each other. Considering Boscha was always with her, and acting as the gate between me and Amity interacting, this period was the best chance we had to talk. She asked me about my life and all that, and obviously I lied. I wasn't gonna tell her "yeah, my life is kinda shit. I grew up with no friends, no father figure and also lacked all of my social skills." There was no way in hell I was gonna tell her that.

I told her about the good stuff about my life, which even though that was small, I managed to have enough to interest her. I told her about my mom, and how she was a doctor. I told her when I discovered Azura when I was young. I even told her some other interests like how I like to skateboard a little and my interests in doodling, much like her.

To my surprise, she had very similar, if not identical interests too. Although she said she wasn't perfect, she was interested in trying out skateboarding. She also expressed her interest in drawing and said how she thinks it's pretty bad right now. I asked if I could see it, but I was met with a red face and a poor attempt of switching the subject. I hope one day I could see those sketches, I bet they would be nice.

Hell, we discovered that we live a BLOCK away from each other. I honestly don't know how we got into talking about our locations outside of school, but we mentioned it while ranting about how we couldn't talk much and both of us had the same reaction: pure excitement. I could tell she was happy about it by her eyes lighting up, and the big grin she had plastered on her face. I said it before and I'll say it again, that smile is something else. I can't describe it, but it makes me feel warm.

She also mentioned my choice in style in terms of my clothing. She said it actually fit with me, with the beanie and unzipped hoodie. She even snatched my beanie off me and tried it on. She claimed it was itchy, but I could tell by her tone she was just fucking around. Not gonna lie...she looked a little cute with my beanie.

Eventually, the bell rang and we were forced to go to our separate classes. I was bummed by it, since I wouldn't be able to talk to her anymore, but before she left, she made a promise with me that she would try to find a way to talk to me at some point today. She slipped me a piece of paper and said to hold onto it. She disappeared into the crowd of kids roaming the halls and it took almost 5 minutes for the smile on my face to go away.

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"I knew it! You joined the Azura Book Club!" I heard the dreaded voice as I shoved my books back into my locker. I was way into my thoughts to really focus on Boscha, but here she is now, harassing me once more.

"I should've placed a bet on it. I called it. You are just as pathetic as I thought." She started to laugh at me, and all I could do is try my best to ignore her. After the amazing period with Amity, I didn't want to lose my happiness just yet, so I did my best to tune her out.

"You haven't failed to surprise me yet Luz, keep it up. I bet you have many more interesting secrets that you'd like to keep hidden." She laughed once more as she closed her locker and disappeared. I scoffed at my locker before shutting the door. As I turned to walk, I saw Amity. My mood almost changed, until I heard Boscha yelling for Amity again. She looked over at me with a quick gaze.