Chapter 3

I wake up and find that Travis has got out of bed. I check the time and it's a quarter to six. Where could he have gone so early in the morning? I go into the bathroom to take my bath and find Travis brushing his teeth with...my toothbrush??

"Good morning friend," He greets when he sees me in the mirror. 

"Isn't that my toothbrush?" I ask. 

"Yes. I found out it's electric; you don't have to do the work, all you have to do is move your hand. That's genius! I've never seen anything like it." He smiles, revealing his nice teeth and tongue, before rinsing his mouth. 

"Yeah," I say sarcastically. Guess I'll have to use another toothbrush. 

"Today is a school day so you have to hurry so I can have my bath," I tell him. I show him how to use the bath and shower so he doesn't burn himseith hot water and also how to use the water closet. I also give him some of my clothes to wear cause his are in the laundry.

We get ready for school and go downstairs to have breakfast before mom starts singing out our names. 

"Good morning Avan's parents, good morning Austin," Travis greets.

Mom smiles. "Good morning Travis."

Dad grunts his response, his eyes still fixed on the newspaper he's reading. "Morning."

Seriously, who still reads a newspaper these days?

"What's for breakfast today, sandwiches containing balls of meat?" Travis enquires and everyone gives him a look.

Why would we eat that?

"When are you taking him back to his universe?" Austin turns to me.

"When I get my invention fixed."

"And when is that happening?"

"After school."

Travis and I proceed to sit at the table as mom serves us her delicious flapjacks and maple syrup. 

"Thank you," Travis smiles. 

Mom beams at him. "You know, I wish you kids were as appreciative as Travis is."

"Whatever," Austin says. Yeah, what she says. 

"Your food is always delicious, Avan's mom," Travis compliments as he takes a huge bite of his flapjack. 

"Thank you Travis, and by the way, you can call me Denise," mom tells him. 

"And you can call me Ted," dad adds. 

"Denise and Ted," Travis echoes as he memorizes the names.

"Since you would be going back to your universe today, there's no point in going to school today. Why don't you just stay back," dad suggests.

"I know, but I want to experience school and a couple other things in this universe before I leave," Travis says and dad shrugs.

"Suit yourself."

Travis turns to me. "I love your home; it's very homely. Your parents are welcoming, your mom makes good food and your sister is fine," Travis comments. Austin scoffs. When will she stop being so arrogant?

"I bet you'll love our school even less," Austin tells him. 

"Austin, don't give him a bad impression of school on his first day," Mom warns her. 

"I had a bad impression of school before I was born," she quips. 

We finish our breakfast and mom drives us to school. I take Travis to the principal's office where he is given a schedule then I direct him to his locker and help him arrange it. 

"Thanks friend," He says and I smile at him in response. 

"It's gonna be weird when people discover you vanished after attending school for only a day."

"I'll miss them too. Where is the bathroom?"

I guide him to the bathroom and the bell rings. Oh no, I hate being late for class. I urge Travis to hurry up and he tells me to go ahead without him and that he'll find his way to class. Not wanting to be late and miss any important topics, I go to class and take my seat at the front row as always. 

"Good morning class. I know you must be excited to see me after we missed our class last week," Mr. Theron says and the class groans. Austin's groan is the loudest.

I look around and realize Travis is not yet in the class. I shouldn't have left him to find his way when he's new to this school and universe. He must've gotten lost. I'll wait another two minutes and if he doesn't show up, I'll go find him.

Just then Travis walks into the class and everyone's attention is on him. Some girls even start to murmur. 

"Wow."

"Who is that? He's so cute."

"What a hottie."

I roll my eyes at them. 

"Hello everyone. Since this is my first time in this class, I think it would only be appropriate for me to introduce myself. My name is Travis and I hope to get to know you all better, as well as learn new things from this universe," Travis beams at the class and they just stare back at him, even Mr. Theron is surprised. Can't blame them. He turns to Mr. Theron. "Hello Teacher, teach us well so we can learn a lot of new things today. I like your tie, it's funny." We all burst into laughter at Travis' comment and Mr. Theron's shocked expression. Bet he hasn't met a student like this in his decade long career. 

"Hello Travis, you must be the new student. Go have a seat so we may begin the class," Mr. Theron responds. 

"Hello friend," Travis says as he sits in the empty seat next to me. 

"You are quite the character, Travis," Austin snickers from behind us. 

Mr. Theron starts teaching but is interrupted by a bird that flies in through the window and attacks him, causing his toupee to fall off, revealing his glistening head that could give the sun a run for its money.

"Get out of here you stupid bird!" He chases the bird and it flies back out the window. Looks like some mischievous delinquents he had punished wanted to get payback.

He smoothly picks up his toupee and puts it back on but everyone already had their phones out taking pics of him and laughing at him. "Stop that!" He orders but we keep on laughing. 

"If you cancel this class, we might consider not posting these pictures and videos," Austin offers, a smirk playing on her lips. 

Mr. Theron thinks about it before giving in. "Fine. Class dismissed," he says as he returns to his seat. He cares so much about what his girlfriend thinks of him so he wouldn't want her to see pics of him being bald and attacked by a bird. Everyone cheers as they leave the class. I'm sure some naughty students would still go ahead to post some pics and vids.