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The next day, Henley had to reevaluate his tactics. Obviously, he couldn't talk too much to Daron. The other boy didn't seem to like that. He also had to keep his approaches to a minimum. As he walked into school, he kept an eye out for him, listening to music through one earbud.

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Daron don't seem to make himself seen very often and so was sitting in a shadowy corner of the science room, waiting for the first period bell to ring.

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Henley approached Lyla, the girl who had helped him yesterday, "Heh, Lyla," he smiled, "Have you seen that Daron guy?"

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Lyla looked up from her phone and smiled. "No," she said. "But he always is in first period before anybody else is."

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Henley pouted and crossed his arms, "I haven't seen him either. He's gotta be around here somewhere."

[~echo~]

Lyla smiled. "Just wait for first period."

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Henley chuckled and rubbed his neck, "Alright, alright."

[~echo~]

Lyla watched him. "Why do you even want to talk to that guy? He's a total freak."

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Henley shook his head, "No, I think he's just..different. And people avoid him."

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"Well, whatever it is," she muttered quietly, "I wouldn't go around him for a hundred bucks. He used to be the worlds biggest player. Who knows if he's retained that quality?"

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"Maybe he's just lonely," Henley suggested, looking at her, "He doesn't seem to hang out with any friends- ever."

[~echo~]

Lyla shrugged. "No wonder," she said.

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"Well, that's why I'd like to get to know him," He smiled, "Maybe if he had some company, he wouldn't seem so unapproachable."

[~echo~]

Lyla shrugged and gave a smile. "Maybe."

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The first period bell rang loud and Henley smiled warmly at her, "Wanna walk to first period together?"

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Lyla grinned, closing her locker and nodding. "Yeah. Let's hurry, though, the freshman might mow us down."

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Henley laughed and started down the hall. He wasn't so concerned about the little Freshies. They weren't so bad.

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Lyla sat in her regular seat in first period, noticing Daron in the back.

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Henley glanced at him, then back at Lyla and gave her a thumbs up.

[~echo~]

Lyla returned it half-heartedly but smiled nonetheless.