Thin Lines

Chapter 1

"HEY BITCH" A voice screeched in my ear, pulling my attention away from the latest conquest. With a visible cringe, I peeled my tangled fingers from the strangers hair and spun to face the intruder. Immediately I was met by a smug grin resting on my best friends face.

She looked me up and down knowingly, briefly taking note of the boy against my shoulder with a raise of a singular eyebrow.

Scrowling, I lifted a pale slender hand and dramatically flipped her the finger. "Sod you Ruby!" I fumed, preparing to give her an ear full. How dare she interrupt and scare me like that!

However, before I could do so, I felt a cold hand snake it's way up my, already raised, pleated skirt - aiming for my ass cheek. A sticky breath fanning out along the back of my neck, reminding me of the boy and causing me to visibly cringe again.

With a quick flick of the elbow, I smirked at the surprised gasp released from his mouth. Alerting me that my aim was on target. "Funs over loser, now scram" I waved the back of my slender hand, refusing to allow him even a second more of my time. It seemed to do the trick, his presence disappearing from behind me as he slinked away, muttering profanities under his breath.

"Well that was entertaining", a chuckle rose from Danny, Ruby's boyfriend. His tall 6ft2 figure coming to stand behind Ruby, resting an arm securely across her bare shoulders. "You and Brody get into another fight?", he asked knowingly.

Crossing my arms in front of my chest, noting the way my cleavage protruded out the front of my barely buttoned shirt, I rolled my eyes at the pair in front of me. "If that is what you call it." I huffed, pouting my bottom lip. "He has been ignoring me all weekend, probably in favour of that bitch Lily."

Two differing expressions stared back at me. An understanding yet pitying look from Ruby, compared to a confused one from Danny. "I thought you two... Ouch!" He screeched, his eyes shooting to his girlfriend in annoyance. "What was that for?!"

Shaking her head, Ruby nodded at the large crowd of students making their way into the school. "We should get moving, before we're late".

Adjusting my skirt, ensuring it was once again flat against my ass, I nodded briefly before following the pair into the crowd. A bustle of arms and legs crowded around us, people shoving their way along the halls and to their first period.

Without realising, my eyes scanned the hall as we went. Looking for a certain someone in the crowd. He wasn't hard to spot, his tall frame towering over the rest of his group. "Earth to Alice", a hand waved in front of my face. Snapping my attention back to Ruby, I gave an apologetic smile. "Wanna meet up later today? We can go my place". She quizzed.

It had been a while since we had a girly catch up, plus it would certainly be nice to have a night of no boys. We use to do 'Monday madness' but since we got into the dating scene, our time spent just us girls has dwindled.

"Okay, but no boys and a ton of snacks" I grinned back, bumping my shoulder into her with excitement. "Ohh, and don't forget to invite Aki. She can drag her lazy ass over".

"Rogar that" Ruby joked, pulling herself into a solider stance and saluting. I couldn't help but laugh at her silliness, earning us both some stares. Noting only now that Danny had left our side and we were currently stood outside Ruby's period 1 classroom. A cluster of impatient students gathering behind us, trying to get through the door.

With a final exaggerated stamp of her foot, Ruby spun around and swagged her hips through the door, flicking her hair across her shoulder for extra effect.

Another laugh rocked through my body, pulling at the corner off my mouth, before I followed suit. Flicking my curly blonde locks across my shoulder, I glance across the hall once more before sauntering down to my own classroom.