In Your Time

"Never seen a cafeteria before?" A voice asked. I looked over to see Braden. I shook my head slowly.

"Not like this. What do I do?" I asked, as I started to panic slightly.

"Go get in line for food," he said like it was the most obvious answer in the world. He saw the panic in my eyes and sighed.

"Just follow me and do what I do," he finally gave in. I did exactly that. I even ordered the same food as him. At the end of the line, he looked at me and sighed before paying for my meal too. I held my tray as I followed him through the seating area.

"I doubt my mom remembered to give you money for lunch," he explained. I only nodded. He was right; I didn't have money. He sat at a table and I put my tray down next to him.

"Braden... someone followed you back to the table," a girl said as she eyed me in irritation. Braden must've been popular in school. The girl was pretty. She had skin that was perfectly tan, brown eyes and long brown hair. Her features were those of a model.

is her first day here. Say hi to Phoenix," he introduced me. And here I thought he

girl who eyed me suddenly smiled

I'm Nevaeh," she said as she flipped her hair over her shoulder. I couldn't help the chuckle that

as Naveah opened her mouth to speak again.

guy

smiled at me. I learned quickly that Braden seemed to surround himself

meet this girl anyway?"

are in Australia," Braden answered honestly. I guess the threat of being called his fiancé was great enough that he

you?" Nevaeh asked