Damien was adjusting the lock on his new locker when a hand grabbed his shoulder.
He turned to meet the smiling face of his old friend Skip Jackson.
Skip and Damien lived in Harlem in the same apartment conplex, but unlike Damien, Skip had a bike that he rode to school, and had done so since freshman year.
Skip was a good bit shorter than Damien, he stood 5'11 and wasn't nearly as well sculpted and ripped as Damien was either.
He had chubby cheeks and hazel eyes and his hair was growed out into a natural style with each hair forming small perfect curls.
His skin was lighter than Damien's and was a caramel color.
He wore a black hoodie and faded jeans and a pair of Melo's.

He spoke to Damien in his lively bright voice,"Yo what's up D?Ready for class?"
"Nope,"Damien said with a chuckle,"how bout you?"
Skip said with a huge cheering grin,"Nope."

Damien chuckled and said,"Like always,it's senior year man you gonna sleep less or more this year in class?"

Skip shrugged,"Depends.Depends how boring each class is.I only have four classes though.Financial Math, English four, Health, and Shop."

Damien nodded and replied,"I got Algebra two, English four, World History, Biology two, and study hall.Looks like we'll have English together, so don't worry you got somebody to cheat off of."

Skip made a mocking face of appall and replied,"I am shocked do you really think I'd do that man?Cuz umm,"he leaned forward and whispered in Damien's ear,"your right cuh."
Damien snorted and pushed him back making Skip laugh.
Suddenly Damien looked to his left and caught a glimpse of a small, slim, petite girl with dark raven hair and a face with equal beauty.
Skip turned around to see what Damien was looking at.
When he saw her he spoke,"Well now, I've never seen her before."

Damien spoke,"Me either, must be a new student."
Skip was smiling like a clown,"Mm-mm-mm, shawty got it going on."

Before Damien could respond Skip stepped forward and raised his hand and began giving the new girl a little wave and making his voice high in a joking manner,"Hey what's up baby?Come on over here and say hello."