Again, the cold feeling tapped against the pale, exposed flesh on the nape of Tinas neck, and she turned again, watching as 3 kids began snickering as they pretended to be doing work. She rolled her eyes, shaking her head as she turned back to her paper. She felt the cold pain a few times, and although she tried to ignore it, she was unable to fight it.

Cut it out. She whispered, turning towards each of them. They rolled their eyes and threw more pennies at her, beginning to chant the familiar cry of the seniors. Go home freshman. they muttered in unison, tossing more loose change at her.

Hey, *****.A strong voice interrupted the chanting. Burning amber orbs found the origin of the voice, immediately recognizing the soft brown curls and dazzling chocolate gaze. Leave her alone.

Whatcha gonna do about it, Porter? One of the boys retorted, a snarl sneaking across his lips.

Im going to snap your ***** in half and shove it up your *****. She said simply, turning to Tina. Ignore them, theyre retarded sometimes.

Thanks, Tina said simply. I appreciate it.

You do notice that youre the only person in the front row, why dont you come back here? The caramel skinned girl replied, nodding towards the empty desk beside her.

Tina glanced to her sides, finding that it was indeed true that she was the only person in the front row. She shrugged and slid back a row into the seat beside the girl who had so swiftly saved her from the evil chanting of a group of senior jocks. Thanks, again.

It was really no problem. So freshie, what is your name? The girl laughed and closed the cover of her sketch pad.

Tina. She replied.

Bette Porter. But most people just call me Bette, or Porter. Either way works. She smiled and extended a hand, which Tina shook.

I saw that set you designed for Into The Woods, it was breath taking. Tina said shyly, smiling down at the desk rather than meeting the eyes of the girl beside her.

Oh? When did you see it? A fine brow arched as a head tilted.

My cousin is a junior, she had the yearbook. I was browsing through it. Checking out the theater stuff. Tina shrugged. I saw the set and wow, I was amazed.