The bell rang and indicated the end of the day. Mr Dankworth wrapped up the lesson as everyone in the classroom gathered up their stuff and got ready to leave.

Just as the first person reached the door, the old English teacher called to the class "Remember that your paired essays are due. They were meant to be in for tomorrow, but I know all of you are excited for The Fall Ball so submit your essays online by Saturday please."

The Fall Ball had been the talk of the school, but it was not the only one. Travelling through the halls of Leavendale high was the excitement for the beach fight club or what they liked to call Litora Bello.

I had not spoken to Chase, and he was the only one that spoke about it to me, so I never knew a lot about the upcoming fighting event. I do however know it was a big one. I heard one guy in biology say it was the semi-finals or something along those lines.

Lana and Brennan walked in front. They had both decided to work through things, but they planned to do that slowly.

Stone and I walked out of the classroom last because I wanted to give Mr Dankworth one of his books back. The old man only thanked me and exchanged it for another.

Mr Dankworth's mood had been more jovial than normal. I had a suspicion that it had something to do with the gigantic male that had his muscular arm around my waist.

The halls were crowded and noisy and that is why Stone leaned in to say "Getting another book from your teacher. You are such a nerd."

"The pot calling the kettle black." I nudged him in the stomach "Do not think I will let you borrow the book after I am done with it."

From a few meters in front, Lana turned around and her expression was filled with fear "Did you know people are already applying for college?"

"Applications usually do need to be handed in by Christmas" I tried to break the news gently.

"How could people have applied already?" She moaned in frustration "It has not even been Halloween yet."

I joined Lana as I walked next to her down the corridor, so I did not have to shout "Do not stress. You have plenty of time. I thought you had your heart certain on UCLA and the music programme there."

A weak nod was her reply before she looked to the boys "Have you applied yet?"

"I am not planning on going to college. I do not need any further qualifications to get into training for a surfing instructor." Brennan replied before sharing a look with the larger guy who was looking at me "Stone is already a fully qualified mechanic. He is not going either."

Lana nodded then turned my way "Have you?"