The Start Of Something New

At school, all though the day, Kennrick could not stress enough how much he was grateful for being alive.

"I love you man!"

"Are you thirsty? Can I get you something to drink?"

"Want me to carry your bags?"

Luke was currently unable to enjoy this timeless moment due to the fact that he keep looking out for the student Melinda. He even asked a couple of his friends, who had not seen her for the day.

How was it that when he had stopped everything, she was unaffected?

Thinking about it, did the stone allow him to stop everything. Freeze everything…. Stop time…

This was definitely the case he thought to himself as the last class had ended. Luke got up from his desk as the other students bustled to exit the classroom.

Kennrick said that he needed to ask Mr. Benjamin a few questions about the History homework before they left to go home.

Kennrick approached their teacher's desk as Mr. Benjamin sat professionally at his desk. As Kennrick was approaching, Mr. Benjamin gently move his left hand and pulled some items from the end of the desk, closer to the center.

After doing this, Kennrick accidentally knocked the desk with his knee because he had miss average its location. Kenntick apologized and Mr Benjamin accepted his apology.

Mr Benjamin taught Communications as well as History. He was a very knowledgeable teacher, also a athletic and active individual. Luke had heard that before coming to teach at the University, he was involved with a 'fencing' club but none of his students have ever seen him with a sword.

After Kennrick had finished speaking to him, Benjamin turned to Luke and asked if he was ok and needed any help with anything or had any questions.

I am ok for now professor, Luke stated.

Benjamin continued, after adjusting his glasses he said, you are one of my best students and I would like if you continue to be.

Luke felt all warm inside so he responded to Mr. Benjamin, "I will continue to be!" They wished the teacher a good afternoon and then left the classroom

Kennrick and Luke spoke to each other at the front of the school. They usually walk home together since their homes were in the same neighborhood however today, Kennrick's mother was coming to pick him up. They were planning to go to the grocery to replenish their pantry. Luke was invited because Kennrick's mom had been a family friend for over twenty years however he declined.

Luke wanted to stay a bit longer at school. To look at the match and see their performance. Kennrick waved goodbye to Luke as his mom had arrived.

His mom told Luke to say hi to his mom and then waved goodbye as they drove away leaving Luke at the front of the school.

After watching them driver off into the distance, Luke headed to the football field where a crowd had already gathered, to witness the town's football game.

"Hut, Hut, Hut."

The trumpets and the drums rang out as the game started. Luke sat at the bottom of the bleachers, away from the spectators and looked on at the game.

Jeff was the team's star quarterback. He was like a bullet shot from a tank. Luke thought to himself that if he ever wanted to get better, then Jeff was the man he had to strive to be like. The moment that Jeff got the ball, he charged through the opposing team, like an unstoppable force.

The crowd cheered at their raining champion. As Luke took in the cheering atmosphere, a voice beside him asked, I heard that you were looking for me?

Luke turned to see Melinda standing next to the bleachers.

Yes, Luke answered holding back his excitement. For the entirety of the day, he lamented because I have a few questions to ask you.

I am listening she responded.