Discovery of Love Chapter 01

Terry McGinnis was rushing through his school, he was rushing due to the fact he was late. Normally he’d be able to arrive at school after dealing with his “late night work” and be able to make it to class on time. However the problem was that he ended up dealing with a group of spliced teens out for blood against some radical group, then he had to deal with multiple robberies and such. That being said he was completely and utterly exhausted and worn out when it came to dealing with these all in one night and having to rush home and finally crash on his bed ignoring what time it was. That had proven to be a mistake, as he slept clean through his alarm and would have slept longer had it not been for Bruce coming in on his phone and alerting him to what was going on and thus the reason why he was rushing and moving like there was no tomorrow.

He dipped, dodged, ducked, and rushed to get to his class avoiding as many students as he could and even nearly colliding with one of his other teachers and thanks to his training he was able to avoid completely crashing into someone. ‘Come on! Move your legs, Terry! Move!’ He thought to himself as he saw the door in sight and reached out towards it hoping and praising he would make it before the-

RIIIIIIINNNNNG!

Bell went off.

Just as he burst through the door falling into a roll before stopping in the middle of the classroom. “Nice of you to finally join us, Mr. McGinnis.” The voice of none other than Ms. Honeybomb the Home Economics Teacher and a true Stickler for Punctuality. “So glad to see that you arrived….right after the bell rang.” She said, causing some of the other students to snicker in amusement. Something that was cut short as the teacher turned her frosty gaze upon them. “Now then, why don't you take your seat so I may continue.”

Terry blushed as he managed to stand up and begin to move towards his seat and sat down, barely paying attention as he was leaning against his desk with his face propped up on his fist as he was barely focusing on what it was Ms. Honeycomb was saying as he felt his eyes fluttering, hardly able to keep them open as he tuned in and out from the words that were being shared.

“And now.” Her voice called, gaining his attention, as he gave a small snort and snapped awake as he blinked rubbing his eyes, seeing a list pop up on the screen before them displaying their names all in accordance to the class roster .

“For the rest of the school Year you will randomly be partnered with a spouse and live in a private home together while experiencing married life including a Job, Cooking, Cleaning, paying Fake Bills as all save your food, clothing and entertainment will be provided. But most importantly for our ‘Newly Weds’ is each of you will have a completely life-like robot that will simulate the stages of growth starting from Infant and ending as a teenager at the end of the year so about a month in each stage.” Ms. Honeybomb said informing the class as she motioned to the roster that randomized the class stopping in random pairs.

Terry himself was suddenly feeling very much awake, he was looking towards the list hoping and praying that he was partnered with someone he knew. Maybe one of his friends who would be willing to understand that the work he was doing for Mr. Wayne was important and that he couldn’t just drop it simply because he was taking care of some school project. And yet, as he moved further and further down the list he was slowly feeling a knot of dread growing in his stomach as he saw who it was he was partnered with.

Nelson Nash. The boy who Terry never got along with, and Nelson never got along with and the two of them were near enemies causing him to roll his eyes as he turned to look at Nelson who didn’t look excited either. Both males glared at one another, making it perfectly clear neither one of them was happy with the current situation that was occurring. “Oh, I almost forgot.” Their teacher drew them both to attention. “You will be monitored during the day, as such you will be graded as such and should we see anything that proves to be abusive towards the child, negative or any of the sorts you will be failed.” She smiled, clapping her hands together. “Any questions?”