It was a rather peaceful afternoon, some were asleep, while others murmured in hushed voices in attempt to not be spotted by the serious 'book-worm' of a deputy president, Myles. It was a fascination and still awe-inspiring that a form two would be picked to be the deputy school president. But still, it was understandable since Myles, from since he arrived in form one, held the first place position in both the domestic and regional exam competitions so everyone knew him.
For someone with a name as Myles Mike Tyson, his body was rather the opposite of what his middle names implied. He wasn't built, like a boxer as his name implied, no. In fact, he would be considered to be 'short' and slightly on the thin side, compared to those other teens his age, who were tall and muscles began to show since they all had a growth spurt.
As Myles turned the next page of his physics textbook, his concentration was disrupted by a knock on the door. Adjusting his glasses, he watched his class teacher, Mr Muthomi enter the class, followed by a boy behind him. The boy, just by one look, was the epitome of teen rebellion and wildness.
"Who is that sleeping in class while others are reading?" asked Mr Muthomi, as those that were sleeping abruptly woke from their sweet slumber. It was understandable though because a hot afternoon after a hot meal of githeri was the perfect sleep inducer.
"We have a new student joining us, ehe, young man, introduce yourself." said Mr Muthomi.
"Hello everyone, I'm Aiden."
"Kijana, ebu introduce yourself properly. What are your full names and which school were you from." said Mr Muthomi as he unapologetically reprimanded the new student. (kijana, ebu - young man, can you)
Letting out a sigh as if he's already tired with his new school, Aiden continues," I'm Aiden Smith Waruhi, from Saint Mary's School, I'm happy to join this school and be your classmate."
Obviously that 'happy' was said sarcastically. Who'd be happy to move from a private school to a public one? Bet his one term fee was enough to cover the annual fee for this school.
"Good, now follow me to get your locker, when you're done join Myles there at the back. Class prefect, i need the names of those who were sleeping, i can smell those toilets from here, they need someone to clean them." Said Mr Muthomi as he made his way out of class.
Well, there goes my peace and quiet.
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"Who is going to use this old squeaky thing, it even has a hole in it." complained Myles as he 'tried to get used to his new old locker.
"What did you expect when you've joined school mid term?"
"I know I'll get a new one soon, my dad is an alumni here, you know?"
"I get it princess, you're used to soft life so now you won't let me study in peace."
"Princess? Don't you think you talk too big for someone way shorter than me? I bet my younger sister is taller than you, princess ."
That's a great way to create a first impression, Aiden.