Andrew Lucas's Story

Andrew quietly and carefully shut the door to his front house, afraid of the wrath he might ensue from his mother if he woke her. She was home drunk again last night, nailed to the side of another flesh companion to warm her bed. Andrew scowled at the thought of his mother. Every uncharacteristic of him but it just happened. After softly locking the door behind him Andrew headed for school, his backpack casually slung over one shoulder.

When he reached school he breathed in the sweet nostalgia the dusty hallway tiles brought him. It was the first day of his fourth year. Being a senior wasn't all that bad but it meant having to leave all his friends behind after graduation.

Andrew pushed up his glasses and brushed some of the purple locks from his eyes before setting of to his homeroom on the third floor. On his way there he passed the garden and spotted a sitting form out of the corner of his eye. With another look he relised it was a young girl in a wheel chair, her light brown hair cascading lightly down the back of it.

Andrew bit the inside of his cheek, "Should i ask her is if she needs help or will just be offended if i did so?" he thought to himself. After some pondering he decided it wouldn't hurt to just ask anyways. After all, he was just trying to help, not imply anything. He opened the door to the garden and knocked on it to alert the girl of his presence.

"Hello Miss, Do you you mind if i ask if you need any help?" He said in his usual calm and soft tone.

Setsuna had been waiting a bit in the garden. While waiting, she had thought of other alternatives she could try. She thought of approaching the teachers but was too nervous to do so. She thought of asking the guards but they can't possibly risk the entire Academy security just for her sake. She considered asking help from the other students but she thought she would feel more inferior if she does.

So she stayed. The garden was a nice place to just let your mind wander off for a while. The air was cool and the flora definitely added some nice coloration to the otherwise, industrial looking buildings in the Academy. Quietly she just took out a piece that she had been working on and continued on it, she loved busying her hands as she ponders on something. She figured that it would be best to just swallow her fear and head to the faculty room for help. Having made up her mind, she kept her piece and was about to head out when she heard a knock from the glass door. Standing by the doorway was another student.

He had offered her his help in a manner that reminded her of a noble. She hesitated at first but it was either him or the faculty office. Deciding that she felt more comfortable with other people from her age group, she told him of her current situation.

"Oh, excuse me but, would you happen to know a way I could get to the third floor? The handbook showed that the room my class is in was moved to the third floor and as you can see, the stairs are not really an option." She addressed him in her most gentle and natural manner.

Andrew smiled softly at the girl, "Of course Miss, the nurse has a elevator in her office. It there so people cannot just use it whenever they please." He walked into the garden and up to the young girl, keeping a polite distance from her. "I can take you there if you like Miss. My name is Andrew. Andrew Lucas. And may i ask what your name is, or would you prefer me to continue addressing you as Miss?" Andrew asked.

He took another look at the girl from her bouncy light brown hair to her shinny black shoes. She looked very sophisticated and even a little regal looking. She was a very pretty girl to him though the mechanical arm took him by surprise. It's not something you expect to see on someone. It intrigued him but he thought it best not to ask. If she wanted him to know she would tell him, if not, then she wouldn't.

He pushed up his glasses again and flashed the girl another soft smile, his red-ish eyes resting on hers as he waited for a reply.

"Oh no, It's fine, I can manage by myself." Setsuna replies with a calm tone. She quietly maneuvered her wheelchair to the garden exit. "Besides, we should really get going to our respective classes. Thanks for the offer though, Mister!" She graciously thanks the young man who had offered her assistance. "Oh, I am Setsuna Ohara, but you can call me Setsuna. If there is anything you need, feel free to ask. I'll try to help out as much as I can."

Setsuna looked back at the young man and flashed him a nice smile before heading out into the Nurse's office.

"Though of course, I can barely do anything, given my situation..." She silently muttered under her breath when she knew that she was out of his hearing.

Thankfully, she managed to reach the elevator without much trouble. She pressed the button to head to the third floor, where her class was in. "I still have twenty minutes."

Reaching her assigned room, she entered through the back door so she won't catch the attention of the others who were conversing amongst themselves. She silently went to the far side of the room by the window and continued working on her unfinished piece, the light of the slowly brightening sun providing some much needed illumination and ambiance.

"As you wish." Andrew said, crossing his arms behind his back and following the girl out of the garden. After they went their separate ways Andrew began to climb the spiral stair case to the third floor. Once there the causal walked down the hallway to his home room and waved at everyone as he entered the room.

"Hello everyone. It's all very pleasing to see you all again." He said in his usual calm tone. Andrew moved to and empty seat and sat down, setting his school bag next to him and the desk. He leaned back in the chair and placed his hands behind his head. He let his head drop back and looked up at the ceiling. letting out a blissful sigh and closing his eyes. He was happy anywhere that wasn't where his mother was. School was more his home than anywhere else.

Ari looked at the desk next to her, where Andrew was sitting. "Hey" she said.softly, smiling at him.

Andrew turned his head to the side and acknowledge the black haired girl next to him and smiled his usual smile. "Hello there Miss." He said, bring down his arms and sitting up in his seat. "And to whom do i owe the pleasure of meeting?" He pushed up his glasses and looked over the girl, making sure not to stare and give the wrong impression. She had black hair and reddish auburn eyes that almost matched his. She was skinny but carried herself well and her clothes draped fittingly over her slender frame. It intrigued him and he let out a soft, short chuckle before bring his eyes back up to meet hers. "My name is Andrew. Andrew Lucas."

A small giggle escaped her lips as she watched him situate himself. She bit her lip lightly, grinning. "I'm Aricka Hale... but call me Ari" she added. She hated her real name and always avoided it at al costs. She smiled, cocking her head to the side. "I don't think I've seen you before.."

Andrew smiled at her giggle and turned in his seat until he was facing her, "She's a cutie." He thought to himself, resting his head in one of his hands. "Its nice to meet you Miss Ari. And i'm sad to say that I don't believe I've seen you around before either." He coed softly, letting a few bangs fall into his eyes before casually brushing them away.

Andrew glanced at the clock. It was still a while until classes would start, "So, What brings you to school this early, My dear?~" He asked, making eye contact with her once more. Andrew always made eye contact with everyone he met. Eyes were windows to the soul and it intrigued Andrew the different things you could see in them.

Ari smiled. Well he is attractive... "oh, I always try to get here fairly early... I don't like where I stay at night." She said simply.She looked down for a few seconds before.maintaining eye contact with him. "What about you?"