Parallel

It was just like any other day with the birds in the sky,my high school lunch room was bustling with students of all cliques from nerds to sweaty jocks to mean girls. I was not in any of the above, my family hadn't given me the teenage experience like the others, I sat at my empty table with my chicken and mayo sandwich. Somebody came up from behind,dropping a half eaten apple on my lunch tray. I said nothing,I always said nothing I couldn't say much in this school since I was insignificant to these people. They always did this so it was nothing new to me,I finished up my lunch and dumped the empty juice box and wrapper in the bin before making my way out of the lunch hall and into the hallway to get my textbooks for the next class.I open my locker and take out my math book , I look into the little mirror on the door my grey eyes stairing back at me. My name's Kasandra Smith,my mom is Asian and my dad's South African yeah I get alot of comments about that but I'm really happy about who I am and I see no reason to change anything.My mom recently opened her own business and things are really good,my dad's a doctor which is kinda cool. I remember playing around with his coat when I was a kid laughing as he tried to catch me while I ran around the porch of my grandmother's house. seeing my once tan skin looking pale and my lips dry and peeling I sigh reaching into my bag for lip balm then remembering that I lost it, it was never a habit but I constantly bite my lip which causes the peeling and my mom had gone out and got me a few lip balms I always lost them in my locker or my backpack,the siren goes off and we make our way to the next class I try to keep as far as possible away from anyone and everyone mostly because they don't like me for some unknown reason so I keep my distance . Halfway through math class our teacher was called to an emergency meeting in the staff room,meaning our next classes would be spent doing homework or gossiping well mostly the latter since the kids in my school didn't bother much to complete homework although our school ranks first place as one of the best institute's of education in the country. I plugged in my headphones and tuned out the noise surrounding me and began completing my homework I didn't want to miss tonight's broadcast of the research team coming back from the mountains.They were working on new genetic research and healing that'll help some of the patients affected by this unknown virus. It hasn't reached our town yet but we were cautious,our mayor even put up more security guards around the town borders blocking off unknown trespassers.Everything has been different since the outbreak and it was frightening. As I sat in my seat eyes wandering around the class they land on a specific person sitting a few desks,blue eyes and brown hair perfectly styled Trey Lucas every girl in Northside High wanted to be with him and I was foolishly one of them. I wanted him to notice me,to smile at me with those sparkly white teeth. I smiled like an i***t just imagining what it would be like if that happened but my hopes were crushed instantly when he wrapped those strong arms of his around Brittany Wilson,she is obviously the dumbest blond I've ever met ofcourse her hair wasn't natural but I was no match for her with my long black hair that I always braided and I wore plain clothes to school everyday so there was no way he would notice me not even the slightest and I didn't realise I was looking for too long until a hand slammed down on my desk making me jolt up and caused the entire class to go silent,it was non other than Brittany giving me one of her dirty looks she gives the other cheerleaders. "What's up nerd why you looking at my man like that?"she asked. "I wasn't looking at anything you must be mistaken". I tried to sound as calm as possible but inside I was totally freaking out I mean who wouldn't freak out when the queen bee of the school was looking at you the way she was looking at me. "Oh cmon I saw you don't deny it",she almost shouted before opening a bottle of water and dumping it on my head. Everybody erupted into laughter even the teacher ,tears streamed down my face as I grabbed my books and rushed out of my class not caring about who saw me. This was so humiliating,I ran down the hall to my car.I know this might land me in huge trouble but I just couldn't stay in school and skipping was something I've never done but this was an emergency. I drive away from the school towards the grocery store I always go to,they always have the best Asian food and deserts. Me being the quite girl nobody really knew of my obsession with Asian food and culture,a few years ago my family took me on a trip to China I just started high school so it was exciting. I'd taken so many pictures,one particular one I really loved . As I stopped outside the store I pulled out my wallet and stared at the picture in it,it was a boy most likely around my age dressed in a black traditional outfit and he was playing a flute for a group of children by a fountain. I was drawn to him somehow and I knew I might never see him again so I took a picture and I've kept it ever since sometimes I wandered what it would be like if I stayed back when our holiday was over ,what would happen if we never left and what it would be like to attend school there but that was just wishful thinking my parents had to come back and they didn't want to leave me there since I was not old enough at that time. When I came back I returned to my former self,I wasn't lively as I was back in China and I blended back into the routine of going to school then back home. I closed my wallet and place into my back pocket before walking into the store,I waved hello to Mr and Mrs. Hong the owners of the store.I found my favorite boba at the back where it usually is,I grabbed a few more things including three slabs of chocolate and a big tub of ice cream I paid for my items and returned to my. I drove to my favorite hill top where I usually watch the sunset it had a beautiful view of the entire town,I always drove up here when I was sad or needed to meditate. I pull out the little mat i always have in the boot and place all my junkfood on it before turning on my Bluetooth speaker,hitting the play button on my favorite instrumentals I close my eyes and take in the fresh air around me. Over the past two years I've found myself coming to this hill too often,the bullying keeps getting worse each day and they just don't stop always taunting me for being so plain and simple.Sometimes I get rather lonely and I wonder what happened to all the friends I had I remember having lots of friends in elementary school,I guess as time goes by people change. I stayed at the hill for a few more hours after crying until my eyes got sore I drove home and took a long hot bath before going to bed, maybe tomorrow will be a better day. Halfway across the world a mysterious young man sets of to a new city following a voice that calls out to him in his sleep. Introducing Wei Xueyang,some would call him a normal teenage boy based on his appearance while others call him a beast for his short temper gets him into trouble. Unknown to those who accuse him for HE IS INDEED a thousand year old monster who was awakened by a cry,a cry that came from afar. After many harsh words he was let out of his home by his only living relatives to search for the voice that calls to him for the owner of that voice may help him remember his past and where exactly he came from. Xueyang Arriving at the airport hospital my luggage is searched for any illegal items,when did traveling to another country become this difficult I thought to myself as I sat there on the plastic chair with my driver awaiting the doctors report. The feeling of being alive for a thousand year then falling into a frozen state still scares me,everything's changed now. This was a new place and I had to remind myself not to get into trouble while I'm here and not be distracted. After checking out with the doctor we drive to my new residence,I close my eyes trying to recall that day I was put to sleep,it wasn't many years ago and I looked very much like a regular teenager blending into the crowd. But no matter how much I've tried I still come up with nothing all I remember was the persons hanbok since that was the only thing I was able to see properly without missing a note on my instrument. It was a beautiful day but it's sad to say I've never been able to gain my complete memory of what happened. I sighed,as the doctor came back with my results and confirmed I was perfectly fine we left the hospital.The drive to our new house was peaceful and I glanced out the window enjoying the view of beautiful scenery. Arriving home we settled in, Jeffery Hong a relative of mine would be arriving soon since I was new to this place he would be helping me around.He was one of the few people I trusted in my life,although most of my family had already passed his left China while they could and they've adapted to this place. He arrived after a while and we decided to go grocery shopping since my house was basically empty along the way we stopped by a little grocery store;the only one that had stuff that I liked to eat. The next day... Xueyang Pov First day of school and I'd woken up late,I kept hearing thay voice all night but last night was different then most times when I simply heard it I saw a figure last night and it was running forward and then jeff threw cold water on me after trying to wake me up countless times. I spent ten minutes chasing around the house after that which made me even more late now I'm currently hearing the principal of my new school talk about the importance of getting enough sleep and blah blah blah I would've fallen asleep if Jeffery wasn't next to me kicking me every five minutes . After the lecture we were given our schedules, Jeffery had just transferred to this school so we had most of our classes together. I looked at the top of my schedule which had my locker number and code after finding our lockers we decided to find our homeroom. ROOM 57 TEACHERS NAME : MISS LEVENHOFF We searched the first floor and came up with nothing,next to me Jeffery was busy texting on his phone clearly not concerned about the fact that we were lost and first period was about to start,I snatched his phone and shoved it into my pocket before pulling him towards the staircase. We found our class on the second floor just before our teacher left,entering our class I heard a few gasps and whispers. Our teacher introduces us to the rest of the class before rushing out without giving us seating arrangements. We decided to sit in the back away from everyone else until our teacher arrived followed by a girl,she had her hair tied up into a bun which looked really big. And apparently I wasn't the only one looking at her,ofcourse the rest of them didn't seem too happy for her to be there. The girls were giving her side glares and the guys well they're voices were hushed but I could hear them very clearly trash talking about this girl. I was about to get up and teach them some manner when Jeffery kicks me under the table,turning to smack him upside the head he gives me a look almost telling me not to get involved then I remember that I'm really here to find someone and not get in trouble.The last thing we needed was trouble,this was all so confusing but I intended to do what needs to be done and leave so I won't bother with these halfwits. I didn't like these people already clearly I've been sleeping for way too long because it seems parents don't descipline their children in this century.