Selena Lopez's Story

Miss Bianca looked up and then broke into a grin, closing her book and smiling. "Good morning you two!" She commented cheerily, getting to her feet. "It is a delightful day, is it not?" she commented, glancing to the sky, and then looking back down to Kida and Selena. She liked the fellow two ladies. Both of them were rather nice, but both were nice for different reasons. Selena on one hand acted a bit mean at times, but could also seem like she was very sweet and just wanted a friend. Whereas Kida just seemed nice all the time. Both were rather beautiful, in Bianca's opinion. They may not have thought it at times, but they were.

She walked towards the two, lifting her bag a little over her shoulder. "Early morning for you two, isn't it? I thought people would be, uh, 'sleeping in' on a day like a saturday." She commented curiously. Bianca was oblivious to the working class life. She obviously assumed it was much more laid-back than it actually was. Miss Bianca smiled at the two girls. "Have you two got work today? Or would it be a possible day for some good company?" She grinned, hoping the second would be the answer. She got rather lonely sometimes. If people were working, she'd more often than not just visit those people while they were working, claiming she was 'shopping' or something.

"A delightful day it is." She replied. She always greeted Miss Bianca as well, 'Miss Bianca'. It was just the way everyone referred to her, and it just seemed odd to just call her 'Bianca'. Kida also had a feeling if she forgot the 'Miss', she worried the lady might be offended. Aside from that, Miss Bianca was very lovable and she enjoyed her company very much. Her enthusiasm was very refreshing. Then, her attention was caught by a small voice on the side. Turning her head she realized someone in a waitress' outfit had greeted her. With a small smile she said, "Good morning, Selena." She gave a wave to the waitress.

With a laugh, Kida replied, "Some of us work on Saturdays Miss Bianca. Today is an odd day for me, seeing that the school is open today. Rather strange, wouldn't you agree?" Kida looked at her watch and summed up her day in her head. "Well, at the moment I'm heading over to the school, so a day out isn't possible. But in a few hours I'll be free. How about I give you a call?" She said to the platinum haired beauty. She would have suggested for Miss Bianca to come accompany her to the school, but she wasn't sure whether or not someone like her would enjoy something like a noisy school full of children. She was aware she liked them, but high school brought out the worst in kids.

Selena seemed to be bidding goodbye, so Kida said a goodbye in return with a wave. The girl was rather odd. Kida didn't dislike her, she just wondered when it was appropriate to converse with her. The mood swings she had were rather untimely. She could be friendly sometimes, but then angry and spiteful the next. Speaking of which, now she was tearing up. "Selena, are you alright?" She asked.

Miss Bianca smiled towards the two, though it faltered a little at the way that Selena's face dropped. She looked rather upset about... something. She wasn't sure what. But by the time she was about to ask something, Selena was already saying she was on her way. When Selena had started walking off, Bianca gave her a wave and called, "Farewell Selena!" She tilted her head as she watched the girl. Selena was certainly something different. Most of the people around Walt Town were rather happy in their own way. However, Selena never seemed to be particularly happy. Either sad and grouchy, or putting on a smile to keep people quiet. She only wished she could make her feel happier...

Miss Bianca's head lifted when Kida mentioned working on saturdays and raised an eyebrow. "OH, so that's why the youths of this town seem, bizarrely, hidden away, no?" She questioned with a grin. She tilted her head and then broke out into a massive grin. "A call would be wonderful Kida." She said with a gentle nod. "Oh, would you like any help around with the school? I always like to be an extra pair of helping hands." She said with a eager grin. "And I'm sure the kids are no different from the kids I usually talk to from day to day life. What is it that you need to do when you go into the school?" She asked curiously, coming slightly closer to Kida.

"Odd girl isn't she? I find her rather pitiable, though I wish I could use another adjective." She said as Selena walked away. Kida felt bad for the girl, but what could she do? It's not like the girl was going to easily open up to her, or anyone else for that matter.

Turning back to Miss Bianca she smiled. "Yes, it explains why the town's so peaceful this morning." She said with a laugh. Hearing Miss Bianca offer to come to the school with her eyebrow rose slightly, amused. "Really now Miss Bianca? They're rowdy young teenagers. But, if you don't mind, I don't see why not." Kida enjoyed Miss Bianca's company, so it made her quite happy to hear that she was going to join her today. "There isn't much to do. I general just do miscellaneous tasks here and there." She started to explain. Kida had begun walking again and motioned to Miss Bianca. "I'm a bit late, so you won't mind talking along the way right?"

As she walked towards the school's direction Kida continued. "Sometimes kids come in to skip class. It's not like we can deny that they're feeling ill, so I just make sure they stay out of trouble. Maybe keep them company as well. Small little things. I'm not qualified to actually administer medicine or anything, but I help in whatever way I can." She liked her job, she really did, but she wished that she could do more than be just assistant. There was no helping it. Kida had no education, and her reading was only at the high school level. She didn't understand a lot of the harder vocabulary. "I'm sure the nurse wouldn't mind the extra hand, it's a friendly town after all."

Basil had already sat down at the table, holding a menu and looking through it as he listened to Jessica ask about her queries and doubts about the town. In reality, Basil was suspicious of Walt Town ever since he arrived here. But, that suspicious vibe caused him to want to stay for longer, just to find out more about this little town. "Perfect is an understatement Miss Rabbitheart." He commented, trailing his finger down the menu. "When was the last time you saw roadworks or building contruction being done? Even when everything around here looks up to date... And, have you never questioned how the media has never been able to follow you even when you were found in the most secluded places?" Basil pinched at his chin and rubbed it gently. "A lot of people in this town have come here to get away from their old lives, whatever happened. You're fame in your younger years, Selena's abandonment, it all lead to coming here." He lowered the menu and looked up to Selena. "Tea please, five sugars and skimmed milk." He said before looking around. "Do you allow smoking in here?"

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Miss Bianca shrugged gently. "I wouldn't mind being called Bianca. I've never complained because everyone seems... so fond of adding the miss." Miss Bianca shrugged lightly and then felt that Kida had sped up a little, soon having to speed up her pace to keep up. She had wondered slightly at first before they arrived at the nurses office, and Kida explained the reasoning behind the nurses' sad face. She nodded slowly and then watched as Kida walked over to the woman. Whilst she did, Miss Bianca looked around, noticing some of the medical kits on the wall and looking curiously to them.

She was unsure herself as to how people could be talented enough to do this kind of stuff... but, she was willing to give it a go. After all, she liked helping, and what better way than to be in the medical department for a school. However, she knew for sure that she would need Kida there, helping her along the way. After all, she knew nothing about that in the medical department.

Miss Bianca looked round when the man had approached and then looked to Kida when she replied to his question. She thought at first that Kida was going to go with the man alone to show her, but then she invited herself along with her. She smiled, holding her purple clutch-bag in front of her with both hands. "Why of course! I should probably have more of a look around the place that I'm helping out, no?" She smiled and laughed a little. "I do not wish to get lost in a school full of children. Who knows what humorous things they would do." she said, smiling to the two.

"Mmm" Jessica replied, shifting through her menu, "And I'll have a glass of water, please" she finally said, folding up her menu again and giving Selena one of her most famous smiles. "I came here to get away from Rodger's burden, Mr. Basil, not my fame" she said, then looking back towards him, the smile on her face shrinking as she spoke, "Alas, I see your point. Everyone came here to get away from something.. though I have a feeling we are all getting more into another something.." she said, her voice low as if there was someone watching over them. Truly, Jessica though someone was watching them, cameras hidden everywhere, but she couldn't prove it and she didn't think her suspicion would interest Basil. Jessica leant forward and crossed her arms over her chest, resting her elbows on the table, "Are you onto something, Mr. Basil?" she said in her low voice, a cheeky smile growing on her lips.

(I clicked on Bianca's name accidentally, sorry)

Basil scratched his chin and then broke into a small smile. "I just may be... by-george I just may be." He said, breaking into an excited grin. Finally, maybe there's something interesting happening in this horrible diminutive town. He thought to himself before hearing Selena ask him a question. "Pardon? Oh, I've known for quite some time, Miss. Lopez. I thought it was obvious to most." He drummed his fingers on the table, looking back down to the paper as he spoke. "The way you put on a smile for everyone, apart from Penny within this store. It's obvious, when you genuinely smile, you do not commit jittery eye movement and a need to put your hand in your pocket. Oh, and that leads onto accidentally holding a certain object that's close to you. When you touch it, your facial features fall and you have to be excused. The only explanations are a loss of a family member or something else. But, you have a lack of makeup and tend to be rather awkward in social events. It simply implies that you wish for people to not be attracted to you or draw attention to you. The only explanation is that you were left in a relationship, and are fearful of being abandoned again." Basil turned the page on his paper. "Honestly, you've been here a fair few years now, I would've thought most people would know that by now..." He glanced up to her. "Is tea done?" He asked, blinking a couple of times.

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Miss Bianca followed along next to Kida, smiling at the students as she went past and leaning in close to Kida as she walked. She'd decided that Kida was a good friend of hers. Well, she hoped anyway. Miss Bianca never really took on that many friends, being able to tell when someone acted kindly to her because of her wealth. Well, a lot of people knew her family, and therefore new of the 'Kósa' name. However, that was why she preferred being known as 'Miss Bianca'. It was purely her first name and nothing more.

However, the thing is with Kida, she seemed to have carried on talking to her, even when Miss Bianca had been bothering her from time to time. She just seemed so friendly, and so nice. Everything about her, Miss Bianca seemed to like. And when Kida made a joke, it actually made her laugh, and vice versa. She heard the statement about the kids and laughed a little. "Oh, but they do seem lovely. Heyles, one of them could be president one day, and they are our future! They shall be people to be proud of, I'm sure." She smiled to Kida and then looked around. She didn't mean to appear so confident in people, but it was how she was. She truly was enthusiastic about young people and making sure they achieved the things they needed to.

When they had made it to the principles office, Miss Bianca became a little curious, peeking into the office through the window whilst Kida and the other man had a chat. "I'm Scott.... Scott Porter. I work at the monkey exhibit in the Walt Town Zoo and I am here to talk to the principal about the advertizing the school trip to the zoo." "Oh! The zoo, how wonderful!" Miss Bianca said after he had explained everything, grinning and turning towards him holding her hands to her chest in front of her. "The zoo is, how you say... eye-opening! I only wish those poor animals could have more freedom. However, it would be an amazing experience, I am sure." She grinned and then held nodded her head towards Scott. "I'm Miss Bianca. It's a pleasure to meet you Mister Scott Porter." She said with a small grin.

"Oh come come, no need to get so moody with me." Basil said, picking up his cup and stirring it gently. "It's because most other people don't pay attention to detail. It's a shame. Most people in this town want information like that dealt to them on a plate, and that's just not going to happen now, is it?" Basil took a sip of his tea and then immediately pulled back, raising his nose at the taste. "Much like getting any sugar in this liquid..." He swished it around before putting it back on the table. "Well, I'm sorry if I've offended you, but it was only facts. If you really can't handle hearing about your own life, then don't ask how people know things." He flicked the page over of his paper before getting to his feet. "I'll get my own sugar." He said, walking into the premisis and looking around for the sugar, milk, condiments etcetera. In all honesty, he couldn't quite see why Selena was so upset. Sure, it was her past. But, Basil didn't see the big deal. So what if he knew? He knew a lot about most people around here.

"Uhh... Well, I ah... I've been there. I'm not exactly the sort to go into my own stories. Not anymore." Zaz kept his eyes fixed firmly on the pavement with the occasional glance about to make sure nothing was happening. "But I do... ah... I do appreciate the company..." It was true. Though it had been awhile, he used to be quite the social butterfly. That bird had already flown, however. "I've just not been much of a talker since the wa-- eh... N--nevermind. What's your story?"

"Heh... Guess we have more in common than we thought." A slight smile made an appearance, but he quickly snuffed it out. "I think I'd like to take you up on that drink," Watson stated. "Doctor Zaz Watson, pleased to meet you, Sele-- eh... What's your name?" He held out a hand to shake and tried to hide his mistake. He knew everyone in this town, and Selena needed a friend.

And, as much as he hated to admit it, so did he.

"Eh, no, your name is Selena Lopez... It's just that we had never met... and... ehm..." He stood and clutched his cane to his side. "Right, drink, diner..." Oh... Basil was in there. Zaz felt a blush burning on his ears, but tried his hardest to hide it. He wasn't ever going to have any chance with that man, so why bother? "Drink... Just you and me getting a drink... At the diner." Before he could screw up, he began to limp away towards the diner, keeping his eyes off of Basil in the window.

(I was waiting for this to come back up! Brilliant!)

"Damn my leg," the veteran growled under his breath. Watson hid the pang of anger and guilt at Basil's questions, resisting the urge to bellow something he'd regret. Bless Selena for interrupting him. With a curt nod and a sigh he accepted silently. He sipped a moment, trying to think of a way to dodge the question and insult. Perhaps he'd have been better off just observing, already he was tired of this involvement.

With another sigh, Zaz turned his grey eyes to the man before him, irritation masked. "I was in a war, long time ago," he answered simply, leaving out the full story. It wasn't something he tended to discuss, even with himself. He hated those memories, that failure, and he'd never trusted anyone since. His trust and cockiness had led to the downfall of the family he was bound to protect. Sure, it repaired in time, but not with any help from him. None at all...