Chapter 2
Chapter two
Jax’s POV (two weeks later)
I woke up. School dammit. I groaned. First week after winter break. My parents were still on their trip and Pomni was slowly getting used to everything ,and we have slowly gotten used to Google Translate communicating for us. I had been learning Russian on Duolingo and it was harder than it looked. I had mastered some basic phrases like hello and goodbye and all that. And the worst thing I was still falling hard for Pomni.
I got dressed and did some under eyeliner stepped outside. I knocked on Pomnis door and went inside to find her still fast asleep. I shook her gently. “Доброе утро.” (Good Morning!) I said rubbing her arm.
She sat up and rubbed her eyes. She looked at me grabbed her phone and translated Good morning Jax!. I smiled. I typed what do you want for breakfast? Pomnis eyes widened and she typed, Those pastry things with the fruit filling and the icing! I thought for a moment then realized she meant Toaster Strudels. I smiled when I saw the joy in her eyes.
“Alright toaster strudels it is.” I said and went downstairs. I put the food in the toaster and played on my phone for a bit. Then she came downstairs dressed in black cargo pants a white shirt that hugged her body perfectly and a black Nike jacket and some high top Converse. She looked absolutely stunning. I pulled the food out and set it on a plate. “There ya go!” I handed her the plate.
I fixed myself a bowl of cereal and sat next to her. “So how did you get a scholarship in the first place?” I typed.
“I’m a figure skater and won the Olympics and I heard the school has a skate team and they let me come with a scholarship.” She typed back.
“Ohhh.” I said more to myself than her. “You ready for your first day?” I typed.
“Not really.” She typed back.
“It’ll be ok. I’ll show you around, you remember Ragatha right?” I typed. She nodded.
“She’s in my friend group along with Zooble Gangle and Kinger, Gangle and Zooble are dating, Kingers girlfriend Queenie passed away a year ago but he’s healed just don’t bring her up unless he does.” I typed.
We finished our breakfast in a comfortable silence then got into my car and drove to school. “Welcome to Hell.” I said with a sigh.
Ragatha walked over to us and said. “Помни! Рад снова тебя видеть!” (Pomni! It’s good to see you again!)
Pomni smiled. “Я тоже рад тебя видеть, Рагата.” (Good to see as well, Ragatha.)
“All right hot shot let’s get your schedule!” I said with a grin. We walked inside and to the office.
“Oh hi Jax, Ragatha!” Ms Donahue said as me, Ragatha, and Pomni entered.
“Hi Ms Donahue.” I said walking over to the desk. “I’m here to help Pomni get her schedule.” I leaned against the desk.
“Ah yes, hi Pomni!” Ms Donahue said with a wave.
“Hello…” Pomni whispered. Her first English word! Ms Donahue smiled knowingly. She was a kind woman, the one who made extra lunches for kids who couldn’t afford it, that kind of person.
“Well here’s your schedule sweetie. Jax and Ragatha will help show you around.” She said, gave Pomni her schedule then sent us on our way. I looked at her schedule 1st period art with Ms Riggs. I shared that class with the whole friend group so it was perfect! And even better the rest of our schedule except PE (she has fundamentals of Dance which Ragatha and Gangle do as well.) I walked into the room with Pomni clutching my arm, and it was actually kinda cute. I put my stuff into my locker and helped Pomni with hers. I grabbed my Mac Book then helped her to class.
We walked into class and saw Ms Riggs adjusting her scarf. “Hi Ms Riggs.” Ragatha said.
Ms Riggs whirled around. “Oh hey guys!”
“We’re here to get Pomni settled in.” I said.
“Well where is she?” Ms Riggs said.
“Huh?” I looked behind me and saw Pomni hiding and clutching my jacket. “Oh she’s right here.” I said moving to the side and revealed Pomni.
“Oh poor thing.” Ms Riggs said. She walked over to Pomni and said “hi I’m Ms Riggs! It’s nice to meet you.”
Pomni looked over to Ragatha and she quickly caught on. “Ее зовут мисс Риггс, она очень милая.” (Her name is Ms Riggs, she’s really nice.)
Pomni was still very timid, but shook her hand. Then I felt a hard smack on my shoulder and turned to see Zooble standing there. “Hey Zooble what’s up?” I asked smacking them back.
“Nothin much. Who’s this ya got with ya?” They asked looking at Pomni.
“Her names Pomni. She’s from Russia.” I said.
“Ahhh, yo I’m Zooble.” They said holding their hand out.
Pomni shook her hand.
Around 5 minutes later everyone was in class and our friend group was sitting around a table. It was Monday so a free day. So I took a great opportunity. Hey Pomni wanna learn some English while we have free time? I typed into the Mac Book.
Pomni read the message and nodded, her eyes alight with excitement. Ok so she already knows hello so how about goodbye or names! Yep names. Just in case she needs anything. “Ok my name is Jax. Can ya say Jax?” I asked.
“J-Jax.” Pomni tried. It was a bit butchered, but y’know what? It’s a start.
“Good!” I said with a thumbs up.
“Goood…?” She said mimicking me.
I laughed a bit then held a thumbs up.
She smiled and said, “J-ax goood!”
“There ya go!” I said. “You’re learning!”
“Jax lemme try!” Zooble said. “Can ya say Zooble?”
“Zooble?” Pomni said. And it actually sounded good.
“Yeah!” Zooble said and sat back down.
“Now let’s try your name. You are Pomni.” I said and pointed to her.
“Pomni.” She said. “I Pomni.” Her face broke into a beautiful smile and she hugged me.
Then Mr Caine walked in. The principal that tried to connect with us but failed miserably. I swear he’s like AI or something. And then the Vice Principal Bubble. Oh my GOD she’s annoying and gonna be honest kinda creepy.
“Where’s our newest student? Ah there you are!” Canine said and walked over. “Why hello there I’m Canine! The principal of this fine school! What’s your name?”
Pomni looked over to Ragatha and she quickly translated what Canine had just said. “I Pomni.” She said.
“Hello Pomni, I trust that these people are helping you find your way!” He said.
“Canine she doesn’t-“ I tried but Canine just walked away. Thank god. I turned back to Pomni “sorry about that.” I mumbled knowing she can’t understand me.
“Canine..?” She asked.
“Yeah he’s like the boss…” I said with a sigh.
Then the bell rang second period here we go…!