Twisted

CHAPTER 1: Same old shit, but a different day

When I woke up, gasping for air, terrified and out of breath, I could see the daylight penetrating through the windows, seeking a way to make its presence inside the room. I could hear the faint chirping of birds outside.

 I got up from my bed and stood by the window gazing at the endless sky and wondering if my life is the perfect representation of it, an endless cycle of torture.

 Staring at the birds, I wished that I was one of them, not giving a damn about anything in life, finding food and flying high, the sole purpose of their life.

I wanted to be free.

The reality of my nightmare ended long ago, but the after-effects lingered longer than I anticipated.

I was broken from my thoughts when I heard a noise downstairs. I went to the washroom and got freshened up before I made my way downstairs. I saw my mom preparing breakfast.

"Good morning, mom,"

''Morning, honey,'' she replied while flipping over pancakes. "Can you do me a favor and wake up Lexi?"

"Sure thing"

I went towards Lexi's bedroom and opened the door. She was sound asleep like the calm waves of the lake. I stood there for a moment staring at her, then slowly I made my way towards her and sat on the bed.

"WAKE UP, LEXI," I yelled.

She woke up with a start.

"CLARA!" she yelled back and threw the pillows at me. Before any of us knew, we started a pillow fight which started out casual but turned out brutal. Huh. Just sister things. As usual, I let her win.

"As usual, I won," Lexi screamed in excitement.

"As usual, I lost," I replied in defeat.

She went into the washroom. I went into the hall and checked my phone for messages.

As expected, I had a message from Kelly.

"Up for it?"

I knew what it meant, so I replied,

"Sure as hell,"

On the cue, the doorbell rang, and Kelly and Pearl came in, and my mom served us both pancakes.

"Hello, Lauren," Kelly and Pearl greeted my mom.

"Hello, Kelly," my mom replied, "so I assume you are going to the lake before school."

"You're right," Pearl said.

Kelly, Pearl, and I have a tradition of going to the lake and feeding the ducks every first day of the school year. It marked the growth of our friendship that we have passed yet another year remaining friends. Through thick and thin. Our bond is stronger than ever. We stayed friends for as long as I can remember, and I'm very grateful for having them in life.

***

 AT THE LAKE

As we were posing for the picture Kelly was taking, I felt someone's eyes on me. I searched for the source when my blue eyes met green ones.

My heart skipped a beat.

"Clara, look here," Kelly said, "okay, now everybody say FUCK!"

"FUCK" Pearl and I repeated, laughing.

My eyes longed for the green ones but weren't granted the pleasure. I felt robbed.

***

IN THE CAFETERIA

"Nialler!" Kelly screamed as soon as we entered the cafeteria.

"Kelly!"Niall screamed back.

They made their dramatic scene and ran towards each other and kissed like there was no tomorrow.

"God! Get a room, kids," Liam said. Niall and Kelly broke their kiss and laughed.

Pearl and I sat at Liam's table.

"Hey," I said and leaned back on the chair, closing my eyes.

"Hey, are you okay?" Zayn asked worried, while Liam and Pearl were busy talking about classes.

"I will be, with some sleep," I replied in a low voice.

"Girl, you look exhausted," Peral said.

'Why don't you skip the first class?" Liam suggested.

"No, I can't, I have physics, and I have to attend," I said.

" I have physics too, I can you lend you my notes, and if you have any doubts, you can ask me," Zayn said.

I opened my eyes and said with a smile, "You know what, that's not a bad idea."

The bell rang, indicating that the classes have begun.

On the cue, everyone left, leaving me alone.

I was beginning to doze off when I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"Clara, can you go out for a few minutes, I need to clean, said the cleaner.

"Of course," I said with a smile, though I didn't want to get up, I wanted to sleep for eternity. Is it too much to ask for?

I got up and started walking towards the school ground hoping the sun wasn't too bright. I didn't care where, I just wanted to sleep.

I walked to the bench and searched the area, when there was no sign of anyone, I laid down.

There it was again, that  feeling, I didn't know what to name it, but it was not rational.

Hey guys, hope all of you are happy. This is my first fanfic and I'm nervous but excited.

Did you like the first chapter?I absolutely enjoyed writing it, it's not much, but it's going to get better, I promise. So much drama to come.

BTW , are any one of you going to the 'away from home' music festival?If you are, please get a good camera, and record everything. If you are not, then, I'm sorry for you.

Have you all watched Jimmy Kimmel live with Niall as host?I absolutely loved it, he did an amazing job. I'm so proud of him.

So, if you like this chapter, comment and vote.The next chapter is coming soon.

XOXO,

1D GIRL.