Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:48 am Post subject: 4-13-13
A few days had passed since Leon Maxwell's shenanigan, which had been fondly labeled the "Bare Butt" incident, and while in most instances the news would be old, this situation simply was not. And how could it be when the latest printed edition of the school's news paper had the story (as well as a crappy cell phone captured photo) on it's front page, courtesy of a one Alby O'Rourke. It wasn't her best work as far as her part time contributions to the school's newspaper, however, it did get quite a lot of attention versus any of her other work.
She was walking down the school hallway, making her way to the English department of the building to grab something she'd left behind in her hurry to get one of the copies of the school's paper (as she always did whenever she contributed).
Presently, Leon and his gang of friends were all crowded around outside in the court; gawking over the school newspaper that was plastered with Leon's butt. The quality of the picture wasn't great, but the story of his reigning antics were well written. Leon wasn't the least bit bothered by it, not really as he munched on an apple, skimming over the piece.
"A whole story written on your butt, feel special yet?" asked his friend, 'Spot.' Spot wasn't like a lot of the rest of the group. He was a punk and a skater like Leon, but he wasn't a trouble maker; not really anyways. His real name was something like Charlie blank, blank. But everyone in their group called him spot for the discolored pigment in his skin; a large grey patch over his eye. He was otherwise handsome though, dark brown hair and green eyes, with pretty orange flecks in them. He was a pretty decent kid and he meant well.
"Most attention a girls ever given my butt." Leon laughed as he nudged his friend. "Is Alby the one who threw the apple at me?"
"Yeah, that's the one." Spot replied, flipping through a text book idly.
"Hm," Leon pondered a moment, stroking his chin. "I wonder if I could pay her a visit, maybe she'd like to interview me?"
Spot let out a scoff and chuckle. "Unlikely, I wouldn't want to interview you."
"...Thanks, wiener." Leon huff, straightening his beanie before rising. "Whatever, I think I'm gonna go find her."
"What for?" Spot asked, brows arched.
"Because, I wanna talk to her." Leon said simply with a goofy grin before skipping off. _________________
Alby had rounded a corner and headed down a small half set of stairs that lead to the rather obscure English department door, which opened up to reveal a short-lived hallway with three other doors for each class. She went to the last door down the hall, reaching out to grab the doorhandle to only find it locked, which made a grimace take root on her face.
But I needed to finish editing that last piece, she thought bitterly to herself. She let out a huff before turning around and exiting the hallway, shutting the hallway door behind her. Maybe she could find a teacher to unlock it for her, or, if all else failed, maybe there'd be a window open and she could simply climb in.
Leon pranced about the halls, he hummed and uttered, 'shake, rattle and roll' as he went. It wasn't long before he rounded a corner and saw none other than the beautiful freckle faced, Alby. He grinned, beside himself as he merely looked at her.
Wow... Was all he could think as he approached her. "Hey, what'er you doing?" He called as he jogged over. _________________
Alby was taking lengthy, hurried strides towards the building exit with the intention to go out and case the building so that she could find a possible way in. However, she found her route colliding with none other than Leon Maxwell. She slowed in her steps, furrowing her brow as she looked at him, but opted to keep moving.
"Nothing." She said, proceeding towards the doors.
That caught Alby's attention, so fast that she practically skid to a halt and spun around with her hair whipping about her shoulders to face Leon. Surprise weighed heavy on her expression.
"Excuse me?" SHe asked, as if to clarify she'd heard Leon right.
Alby scoffed at Leon's confidence, which, she was sure was exaggerated in a feeble attempt at self-flattery. She folded her arms over her chest, a sardonic smirk on her face with a brow cocked.
"My sister taught me how to pick locks, it's real easy. Quiet and no damage." Leon said, shrugging his shoulders. "Let you in and slip out, just like Arietty." He said with a half smile. _________________
Alby was intrigued, however, she wasn't completely compelled to believe Leon and she certainly wasn't going to show her piqued interest. She still had her skepticism until he could prove otherwise, but she would give him the chance to prove himself.
"I sure can." Leon nodded before stepping over and crouching down by the knob. "If you want, I can show you how?" He offered as he fisted his hand into his pockets to fish out several bobby pins. _________________
Alby bit at her lip as Leon crouched down and offered to teach her how to pick a lock. Of course she wanted him to show her (that is, if he could really do it) as it would be a handy skill to know, moreover, it could be useful in her writing. However, she wasn't about to let him enthuse her.
She stopped chewing at her lip and instead pursed them, striding forward as she did so.
"Alright, go ahead, prove it to me." She said, straightening her skirt before crouching beside Leon.
He smiled at her as she crouched beside him before turning his attention to the pins in his hand. "Alright, it's pretty cool. My sister showed me this and I never forgot. Picking locks is like solving a puzzle. You see, a lock is like a cylinder held in place by little pins when locked. That's how keys work, they have all the right notches to fit and lift the pins so they rotate." Leon explained before lifting his hand and nodding at the bobby pins. "Now, don't let anyone tell you that you need a tongue wrench for this. All you need is a little bit of elbow grease and hair pins. So, what you're gonna do is take one pin and flatten it before sliding it in." He started again, straightening out the pin before showing it to her and easing it into the lock as far as it would go.
"Now, we've got to lift the appropriate pins. It's pretty simple, it's get easier to slide and turn the pin once you lift the right ones. Or, you can listen." He said before putting his ear by the knob. "If you hear clicking when you move the pin, you're cold. With every turn and if you can move it without a sound, you're getting warmer." He explained and did just that, turning the pin he got it further in and the knob jiggled." Leon smiled victoriously before turning back to Alby. He pulled another hair pin and straightened it out as well. "Now, we just slide this one under the other, turn, and-"
Pushing the other pin in and giving it a forced jiggle and turn, the door opened with ease and he removed the pins swiftly. "Tadaa." He chirped before gesturing for her to go in. _________________
Despite trying to keep a look of un-amusement (or a sour look, whatever you want to call it), Alby couldn't help but allow a small smile to take her lips and a spark of wonder to alight her eyes. She looked to Leon, her smile exhibiting some sense of gratitude, before she stood upright and strode inside.
She made her way over to a computer at the back of the room where she had been editing earlier, and, sure enough, there sat a manila folder labeled with "DMWM 4-2013". She took up the folder and briskly skimmed through it, making sure everything was still there, which to no surprise it all was. She tucked it against her chest, folding arm over arm, and headed back over to the open door where Leon stood. She stepped out of the classroom and looked to him.
Actually looked at him.
She hadn't really paid much mind to Leon due to their initial meeting and what have you, however, now that she was looking, she had to admit, he was fairly attractive. He was tall and skinny, although, not overwhelmingly so like many boys just after their high school growth spurts. He had a mop of blond hair, which contrasted her own dark auburn hair, and complimenting blue eyes. He was...handsome.
Alby stared for a moment, gawked really, but composed herself when she felt a flush take her cheeks. She coughed and turned her head away.
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