NOTE:
This story is based upon real life events, however, not everything in this series did or possibly even will happen.
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Chapter 1.
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"Well, which one do you prefer? The Flash in Flashpoint or New 52 Flash?" My friend, Toby, asked me as he pulled out the books in his locker. He gave me a sideward glance before continuing to grab his stuff.
I was leaning on the side of a large row of lockers, holding my pencil bag and folder, waiting for my friend to grab his stuff so we could head to Period Two Math.
My name is Jefferey Vaughn. I'm eighteen and at the beginning of my senior year of high school. I'm quite tall and of an average physique with dirty blonde hair that is very thick and somewhat curly, but admittedly, I am quite handsome. And... well... let me be honest with you.
I'm known as a Nerd around school, I'm into comic books, video games, writing, Science, English, hell, anything that makes me think. I'm not exactly picked on for it, but I'm not looked at as a relatable or 'cool' person either.
My friend is named Toby. He's a lot like me but frankly, he's much more popular. Hell, he even has a girlfriend. I don't know why he's more popular than I am, it's not like he's any different or less nerdy than I am. I guess it's just because he's much more open about who he is. Or maybe it's the opposite. I don't know.
But anyway, I was contemplating his question about DC Comics' Flash at that moment, but then I noticed a girl out of the corner of my eye. Her name was Athena. She was definitely one of the hottest girls in the school, probably THE hottest. She has long black hair, fair skin, blue-green eyes, and, erm... well... she had pretty large breasts for someone her age. Well, not VERY large, but they were very shapely, round, and pert. Come on, I'm a guy, you think I never noticed? She was glancing our way, hearing about our conversation. Maybe she just
"I'd say Flash with a motorcycle," I answered, admittedly trying to impress the girl next to us. She wasn't a bad girl or anything, but she was into tattoos, art, wore leather jackets, so I thought maybe motorbikes would go along with that.
"Eh. I wouldn't. Because if I'm Flash, why would I need a motorcycle?" He told me and I shrugged in agreement.
"Yeah sure, see how much I care, Toby," Athena chimed in and then chuckled, almost nervously after she said that.
I gave her a small smile as she looked our way with a smile of her own, but I didn't pay her too much mind. It wasn't exactly a witty comment, but it was enough for me to give some recognition of humor. Toby just turned her way for a moment, shook his head, and started walking away with me, the both of us going to Period Two Math.
We could have begun a friendship then. But no, I was too dumb to see that outreach of social interaction. I could have responded and the two of us would have laughed at Toby's expense for a little. Maybe we could have all been friends. I don't know.
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Later in the week, Toby and I were at his locker once more, this time I was sorting through my stuff after he grabbed his basketball from his locker.
"So, you're joining band then?" He asked, spinning the basketball in his hands.
I nodded and Athena, once again, looked our way.
"You're joining the band?" She asked, grabbing her stuff and putting it into her backpack.
I turned to her and nodded quickly.
"What do you play?"
"I uh... I play a couple instruments actually. I play Guitar, Piano, Drums, and Bass. I'm joining the band to play the Band though. Wait, I mean Bass. Not band. That wouldn't make sense," I rambled. She giggled then just nodded in admiration for a little bit before going back to her locker.
I knew she played guitar and was a beautiful singer. I've heard her before. I could have mentioned it to her, possibly become her friend then. But again, it wasn't meant to be. So I finished sorting my stuff and we left to go play some basketball.
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And then, at around noon at that week's Saturday, I was playing some video games up in my room when I heard the doorbell. I was about to go down and get it, but my Mom decided to do that for herself.
"Hi Ms. Schwartz and hello Athena," My Mom said and I immediately tuned in.
Wait... Athena was in my house? Why is she in my house? Did I do something wrong? ...I don't think I did anything wrong. Oh man. Ohhh man.
I looked down at myself. I was wearing a gray t-shirt, plaid pajama pants, still had bed-hair from this morning, and hadn't shaved. I need to make myself at least look presentable.
"Jeff! Jeff?! Get down here, The Schwartz's from school are here!" Mom yelled up the stairs at me.
Oh shit.