INNOCENT MAN

Life In Prison.

The sound of heavy metal on iron bars, got the inmates scurrying up from sleep. Xavier wasn't used to waking up with such noise, so it took him time to stabilize himself. Once he finally did, he got down from his bed and made his way out of his open cell door but not without glancing at the cell next to him. To his greatest chargin, he was disappointed that the subject of his search was no where in sight. After hissing, he followed the prisoners that where filed in a straight line. He didn't know where they where heading to, but it wasn't like he had an option.

Xavier was really confused about their washing system. Even though they were only guys, he was still weary of washing himself in their midst. Firstly, he was new and might be bullied and also their where sure to be psychopaths in their midst and he didn't want to encounter one. He waited till almost all the prisoners have concluded their morning routine before he got in with the remaining few to wash up. It took him minutes to locate the locker with new washing materials. He finally did with the help of an old man who was among the Last taking his bath. He quickly finished his routine and stepped out. Following the moving trend he got into a big hall.

It was the prison dining, and it was very large with tables and chairs arranged in neat rolls. There was a long line and stopped at the counter where the dishes of the day was being retrieved. When it got to Xavier's turn, he collected his food and stepped back. Their breakfast consists of two slice of stale bread and rice gruel. Xavier was really confused on the seating arrangements. Most of the seats where filled up with different people ranging from scary looking to weird. The few empty tables where filled with groups that he guessed where the king of the place and those type he didn't want to mess with. He was really conscious of himself as he walked, many eyes where on him, some looked like they wanted to have him for breakfast while licking their lips. Some where looking at him with murderous eyes that sent shivers down his spine. He increased his pace and walked towards the end of the room. The tables there were not filled up and the people there where not even looking at him. Maybe that place was safer.

''Hey isn't that your friend'', the black guy asked the lady that was quiet eating her breakfast.

The lady has a scorpion tattoo on her left bare hands starting from her shoulders down. Her brown hair was only neck length with pink strips at the tip. She wore a nose ring and her black coloured eye held no mirth. She looked up to the figure approaching them and went back to eating without replying.

'' Booo come on Tae Amo isn't Adrian right'', A red haired guy with a French accent asked.

'' He is not my Friend'', the brown haired Lady replied shutting the guys up.

A Lady with pink hair beside her couldn't help but whistle.

'' Easy bae '', she said laughing.

'' He looks lost we should invite him over'', The black guy called Adrian said.

'' Suit yourself'', the brown haired lady replied.

Xavier wanted to make sure that his sight wasn't beginning to play pranks on him. He turned around and to his greatest dismay, he was the only one standing at the particular moment.

The man that was waving at him had a grin on his face that was neither friendly nor eerily. But to Xavier, it wasn't the grin nor the wave that was bothering him, it was crew. They were five in the whole table and that meant only two things. Either they were bullies or they were bullied and Xavier wasn't in the mood for an early showdown. It wasn't as if he could beat any single person in their team of five. Even though there statures weren't bulky or anything, it was obvious that they were strong. Xavier wearily walked up to their table. The red haired guy in their midst patted the space next to him for Xavier to seat down.

Reluctantly, Xavier sat down and dropped his tray of food.

'' Yo how do you do'', the black guy in their midst said slapping Xavier lightly on his shoulders while laughing.

Xavier was lost on how to reply to the weird greeting, so he bent down his head and picked his spoon and digged into his food which he regretted instantly. That was the worst rice gruel ever. He squeezed his face as he swallowed the food which took him all his will power to accomplish.

He heard feats of laughter from the two guys sitting close to him. It was obvious that they were laughing at him, but he couldn't even do anything.

'' Guys don't laugh at the new guy'', the pink haired lady said and threw a heartwarming smile at Xavier.

'' Hey newbie, you can't just eat the gruel like that. Use your bread'', a voice said. It was at that moment that Xavier noticed the presence of the brown haired girl. When he had sat down earlier, he didn't pay attention to the people present and now, he was suddenly interested in the brown haired girl and he was confused.

'' Share some Apple Ciara'', Adrian said.

..... Ciara...

Xavier thought. That's it no wonder he was attracted to the lady. Its her his neighbour. He didn't know what he should do, if he should introduce himself or if he would even be remembered.

'' Seems like our newbie have remembered'', Ciara said sounding unimpressed.

'' Here have this it should sustain you '', The pink haired girl said handing an Apple he picked from Ciara's tray over to Xavier.

'' Thanks'', Xavier muttered as he bit into the Apple.

'' You're welcome and the name is Indina'', the pink haired girl introduced.

'' Adrian here'', the black guy said raising up his spoon as a form of salute.

'' Je mapel Edwardo, LeFrance here ''. The red chaired guy introduced. After the introduction, Xavier finally relaxed to enjoy his breakfast.