Rapunzel could hardly sit still. After all, it was her first science class. Her parents never knew much about science, and even when they tried to learn about it more, they still didn't understand it all that much.
Since they didn't understand it all that much, Rapunzel had to learn on her own, which had some problems. For one, it couldn't really check her answers, since google would always give her mixed answers. She also couldn't ask for help because her parents wouldn't know anything.
But the thing she was most excited about were experiments. Her parents would never get a lab for her, saying that it was too dangerous. But today was the day she could finally day.
As she entered science class, she wrote with black marker.
Acidity Experiment
"Ok everyone," Mrs. Madlia said, in front of the class. "We are going to do an acidity lab. This is a partner lab, and no you may not choose your partners." The whole class collectively groaned.
The teacher sighed, looking a bit annoyed at the class. "The instructions are in your textbooks, they should be simple enough for you to understand." The teacher said, looking around the class.
Mrs. Madila turned around, and began partnering up with students. Rapunzel looked around at her classmates, who were all groaning at their partners, with a few being fine with it.
Is her class always this....sad?
Finally, after what seemed like forever, her name was listed on the board.
Varian, Rapunzel
...
Varian groaned, giving up hope that he wouldn't be paired with anybody. He had spent his years in school basically avoiding anything social like it was the plague.
But partner projects were his biggest weakness. Either the person he was paired up with would make him do all the work, or basically never talk to him, only doing their part.
Varian always liked the later option. There would be little to no talking, and he wouldn't have to do all the work.
But from how the new girl acted like, he was pretty sure it wasn't going to be like that.
She had long blond hair, with a simple purple dress to top it off. She wasn't like most people he had seen at school before, with their dark clothing, and edgy tone. The new girl seemed to be a peppy sunshine flower, ready to explode with joy.
"Everyone, please go to your partners desk, and check the textbook for further explanation." The teacher said, bringing Varian back to reality.
Varian swore he could feel the girl's excitement from across the room. She skipped over to him, bouncing with pure joy.
She's probably a jumping drop of sun...
"Hi! My name is Rapunzel- wait you probably already know from the board."
Varian sent her the most deadpan stare he could make, beginning to open the textbook. Rapunzel didn't notice that, or didn't care, since she kept trying to talk to him.
"Ok," she said, opening her textbook, "what's your favorite color? Personally I think all the colors are awe-" "Can we just start the lab?" Varian cut in, obviously annoyed. Rapunzel nodded, cheerfully. "What's this?" she asked, pointing to a square on the , extremely confused.
"That's Oganesson, element 118 on the periodic table." he explained, not even looking up from the textbook. "Oh! The periodic table is the chart with all the elements right?" she asked, her eyes lighting up with the thought. Varian nodded, trying very hard to not roll his eyes.
Even though she wasn't as bad as most of his classmates, she was a bit air-headed. "Ok, are you done copying down the chart?" he asked, his voice a bit stressed. He didn't talk often besides answering the teacher's questions.
Rapunzel nodded her head, showing him her chart, ready to fill with their results. There was even a happy face at the bottom of the page. "I'll go get the supplies." he said, walking over to the teacher.
...
Rapunzel was basically bouncing up and down with joy by now. She could make a friend and do a lab, all in a single day! She hoped Cass wouldn't mind another person at their table.
Varian seemed like a nice kid, from what she could tell so far. He had short, black hair, with a single blue streak hanging from it. He had sky blue eyes, and was wearing a blank maroon hoodie. He had dark blue jeans, and was also wearing glasses.
This is going to be so fun!
Soon, Varian came back with the minerals, laying them out.
"Ok, let's get started"
---Time skip: rest of class-----
(I was lazy-)
Rapunzel did not expect class to go like that. Apparently, she had a lot to catch up on. She had to learn about the pH table, pH sticks, etc. Basically, the whole class was her just being clueless, while Varian did everything.
Even though class was a bit disappointing, she still made another friend! During class, she asked Varian if he wanted to come to her table. Even though he shrugged, and said he would think about it, she had this gut feeling that he would come.
And her hutch was correct. Varian showed up at their table, sliding his lunch onto the table. "Hi." he muttered, poking at his food. Cassnarda took one look at him, before quickly looking at her, with lines of shock on her face. "Hey, Rapunzel, can I speak to you for a sec?" Cassanrda asked, already pulling her to the side.
"What is it?" Rapunzel asked, curious. "Why- How did you become friends with Varian?" Cassandra asked, obviously confused. Now Rapunzel was confused. Can't people make friends with anyone? "He was my science partner and I asked him to be my friend and come to our table." She replied. "Is there anything wrong with that?"
Cassanrda muttered something under her breath, then looked at her, shaking her head. "Ok, look. Varian is a bit of a loner. He barely talks!" Cassandra explained. "People don't even believe that he has a voice." Rapunzel was kinda mad now. She had heard his voice in science class 1 hour ago. She even heard him laugh!
"Look, Cass I know you want to look out for me, but Varian is not a freak!" She stated, voice slightly rising. Cassandra looked at her, a flash of shock running across her face. But just as fast as the shock came, the shock left. She mumbled something about her name and walked back to the table.
Rapunzel followed, a bit took back from what she just said. She had never raised her voice before. I guess the world is full of surprises...
Even though she was still a bit mad, she really hoped it didn't change anything between her and Cass. She would hate to lose a friend within a week of making one!
"So what did you guys talk about?" Varian asked, looking at the two people sitting down. Cassandra looked alike uncertain on what to say, considering what they had just talked about, but replied with a simple "Stuff."
Varian did not look amused. "Would you mind clarifying said 'stuff'?" "We were just talking about school." Rapunzel quickly explained, telling herself it technically wasn't a lie. Varian still did not look convinced, but (thankfully) he dropped the subject.
"So, let's start with some ice breakers!" Rapunzel exclaimed, glad that the topic was dropped. "Ok, Varian, what's your favorite book?" Varian replied. "Probably the 10th grade chemistry textbook." Cassnarda gave Rapunzel a look that basically spelled out, I told you.
Before Rapunzel could say anything, Cassnadra cut in. "Look kid, I'm not trying to be rude here, but don't you have other places to go?" Cassandra remarked. "Cass, that was a bit uncalled for." Rapunzel nervously laughed, hoping that Cassandra wouldn't make a scene. Thankfully, for all of them, the bell rang, sending students back to their homes.
"So, uh, see you on Monday?" Rapunzel said, a bit sad that they barely nodded.
Well, I hope they get along better on Monday...
...
Varian quickly got away from the scene he and Cassnarda just caused. Why did he even consider to sit at their table? They had their life, he had his. He wasn't even sure why he even talked to Rapunzel during science. He could have done everything completely on his own, without her. They didn't need to have any type of interaction, let alone conversation!
He walked through the packed hallways that were always clouded with a sense of darkness and sadness. Everyone stuck to their groups and themselves. Unlike him...
Varian was still beating himself up for going to Rapunzel's table. He knew everyone thought of him as a freak. Even the new ones. So why in the world would he agree to go to Rapunzel's table?
He walked through the double doors that introduced new students and haunted old ones. The doors were wide open, with many students exiting. He was in this crowd, still angry at himself for sitting with Rapunzel.
Well, I guess I should sit in the library for lunch again.
Sorry for not updating last week ;-;
My brain just kept telling me to add more to the chapter-