Different

Chapter 1: New School

" Zia! It's time to go! " My mom yelled from downstairs.
It was hard moving to a new state. It meant new friends and a new school. I was apparently going to Winnebago High. Its not too far away from my new house, so I could walk. I guess I had to get ready.
I quickly got up and brushed out my hair, that currently was purple, I might change it on the way to school. Oh yeah. I forgot to mention. Im... different. I can change my hair style at any given moment. It was originally brown, but when I found out I could change my hair I made it purple. I guess I should stop talking about this and get ready. I put on a Guns and Roses tank and some red shirts tying a black flannel around my waist. I slipped on my black combat boots and ran downstairs.
" Well, it took you long enough. Here's your toast, sweetie." Mom said.
" Thanks. Gotta go, but I'll see after you get off right?" I said hugging her and grabbing my bag and keys.
" Yes. It's your turn to make dinner, though. " She giggled going back into the kitchen.
I ran out the door grabbing my skateboard that I left under the porch. It sort of cold outside, for the morning at least. I was used to it be warm mornings and hot days in Texas.
I saw a few other kids walking, but I didn't dare to approach them. One of them was wearing a blue dress that had sleeves long enough to hide her hands. Her hair was brown and it had a few ribbons falling out of the bun her hair was in. She wore gray knee high boots and she had a brown, leather vest on. She was talking to a girl a bit shorter than her. She had green hair that was an inch or two longer than mine it also covered one of her eyes. She was wearing a magenta and blue striped shirt that was tucked into black skirt. She was wearing orange socks shit higher than her knees and some link polka dot socks that went to her calves. Under that were some black converse. She had a blue sweater that was rolled up to her elbows and some purple eye shadow on. If Im seeing correctly they both have green eyes, like me. They were also with a boy. He was around my height. I was 6'1". He had pink and blue hair that made me think of cotton candy. He was wearing a leather jacket that and the words ' Cenny ' ( pronounced like Kenny ) printed in white on the back. I guess that's his name. He had some blue jeans and a Panic! At the Disco shirt on. I liked his taste in music. He also had an ear piercing. He had his arm around the girl with brown hair. She was either his sister or his girlfriend.
I guess they noticed me staring, because they started walking over to me.
" Hey. " The girl with brown hair said, while tilting her head to the side.
" Um... Hi." I said. Why was I so awkward?
" Hey, dude. I'm Cenny. This is my sister, Cennidie ( pronounced like Kennedy. ) And my best friend since preschool, Amylie ( pronounced like Emily ). Who are you? " He said raising an eyebrow.
" Well, I'm Zia. I'm new to Ohio. Also nice to meet you guys." I said picking up my skateboard.
" You board!? " The green haired girl I assumed was Amylie said .
" Yeah. My dad taught me. " I said.
" Cool." She said, punching my arm lightly.
I started walking away, but before I could, Cennidie stopped me.
" You should sit with us at lunch. " She said smiling.
" Um... Sure." I said, brushing a hand through my hair, not noticing it was changing colors. It went from purple to a bright yellow. I hadn't noticed until Amylie's mouth dropped open.
" What's up with your hair? " She said.
I ran my hand through my hair more. Combing it out with my fingers. A few flowers started to grow in it.
" Wha-what are y-you t-talking about?" I said frantically running a hand through my hair, changing it back to purple. I started jogging. I wasnt too far away from the school so I got there in no time. I ran to the office to get !unlocked number and went back to my school day. They can't know about my secret. It's why I keep moving.
After a while it was time for lunch. When I got out of class, I saw Cennie standing there waiting for me. He smiled and held a hand out to me. I took it.
" Hey, you ready for lunch? " He said walking towards the lunch room.
" Sure. I need to buy lunch first. " I said going into line.
" Ok. " He said standing next to me in line.
After about 3 minutes we already had our food. He gestured for me to follow him, so i did. He lead me to the garden, where about 4 other people sat. Cennidie stood up and smiled.
" Zia. We what you to meet some other people like you. Well... us. " She smiled gesturing to everyone.
There are others like me.