The Wonderful Life Of April Fontaine

Chapter 2

My sheets are tangled around my legs and my hair is plastered to my forehead. I had nightmares about school. The new boy was horrible to me and Macey slapped me around the face. Swinging my long legs from underneath the duvet I am instantly frozen. Dad must have forgotten to turn the heating on again. I pad across the icy tiles to the bathroom. Splashing my face with icy water I'm refreshed and awake. I turn the faucet and water splashes out of the shower head. My hair is dripping wet as I step out of the shower. I stand in front of my full length mirror and I start to pick out all the things I hate about my body. Then I stop myself. Stop complaining and do something about it I think. Starting from today I'm gonna love my body.

I pick out my only pair of matching underwear. I skim through my wardrobe and I am disappointed at my taste. It's so outdated. Oh my God why did no one tell me. Then something catches my eye. Poppy picked it out for me at the mall a few months ago but I could never where it. It draws to much attention to me. It's a black pencil skirt and it hugs my figure perfectly. I match it with a white Spaghetti strap vest and a black cardigan on top. I shimmy into the skirt and start my hunt for a pair of white shoes. I grab a pair of white wedge sandals and slip them on to my dainty feet.

"April it's time to go honey!" My step mom Kate shouts up the stairs. I shoulder past my older brother Scott and he murmurs something and groans. "Morning to you to sleepy head!" I joke laughing.
"I'm tired ok! What's with the new look? Who are you trying to impress?" He says looking my outfit choice up and down. I stick my tongue out and rush down the stairs. My cats Chocolate and Chip mew at my ankles. "I'm gonna feed you now ok?" I say in a babyish voice stroking them both before they hiss at each other for not getting enough attention. My step mom eyes me up and down approvingly putting her arm around my shoulder. "Look who's growing up? Thank God because I couldn't take another day of you moping around in yoga pants and hoodies!" She jokes as I laugh at the truth of her words. I need a change.

"Thanks! I know right, you'd actually think I was doing sport in yoga pants. I needed a change." I reply smiling at all the compliments I'm receiving already.
Kate opens the door and a gust of wind blows me backwards. I grab my black backpack and take my breakfast from Kate's hand. I bite into the apple and juice drips down my chin as my taste buds tingle and my stomach grumbles appreciatively welcoming the first piece of food of the day.

We soon reach the prison of Waterdale High. Kate drops us off and drives off to work. Scott and I go our separate ways. He is a senior and in his last year of school. I can't wait to leave and go to college! Two years left of torture. Walking through the gates I feel a new surge of confidence as guys check me out and girls whisper about my pretty clothes. I giggle as I hear one kid ask who the new kid is! I've been here for years. Someone wolf whistles and my cheeks go bright red. Curse my blushing cheeks. I throw my textbooks out of my bag into my locker. I check out my make up in the mirror and add a touch of red lipgloss. I shut the locker door and I jump back in alarm as the new kid stands in front of me.
"You scrub up well! Was it for me?" He asks laughing.
"You wish!" I mutter but he doesn't hear. I begin to grow annoyed by his condescending remarks and walk away. He begins to walk with me. I stop and glare at him. "What the hell do you want from me? You literally embarrassed me in front of the school yesterday!" I admit crossing my arms. He stands there looking taken aback. He probably usually gets a girl with one compliment but I'm not that easy. Then he grins. I begin to walk away to my home room but he walks in front of me and puts his hand out for a hand shake. I move away from him and he laughs.
"Hey! It's lovely to meet you I'm Luke. And you are?" He asks pretending to be nice but I know his game.
"Leaving. Now move out of my way." I reply smiling at my come back.
"Why should I?" He asks grinning with a glint in his magical eyes.
"You're a jerk! Take a look in the mirror. You'll realise that you need to change. I know your type. You think every girl is gonna drop her pants for you as soon as you wink! You're mistaken buddy. Now move." I say as a crowd forms around us. I push through them and Luke doesn't follow. I look back and he's staring at my ass. He notices that I saw him looking and he turns away blushing.

One point to me check. Zero points to Luke ha! Let the games begin. My wedges clomp down the hallway and I answer my name in the register as I take my seat. Poppy taps me on the shoulder and I turn to talk to her. I told her all about Luke and her eyes get bigger with every extra detail.
"Oh my God he so wants you! By the way I love the outfit. You look super hot." She says smiling.
" Thanks but no thanks I don't want him! He's hot but he's a jerk.You look way prettier than me but thanks anyway." I reply as Poppy rolls her eyes.
"You're flipping gorgeous when are you gonna get that into your thick skull! Kieran broke your heart but it doesn't mean every other guy will do the same. Take a risk you might find someone you like." Poppy advices making my heart thump when she mentions his name.
"Thanks Pops you're such a great friend." I say giving a weak smile as I think about Kieran. I gave him everything my love, my virginity and my trust and he broke my heart. He cheated on me. Then he moved to a different state and broke my heart for a second time. I still have feelings for him but I think it's time for me to move on. Besides what could be wrong when you have your favourite lesson next with your crush.

My crush goes by the name of Harry Fisher and he is the type of guy you'd be happy to take to your parents. He is kind, funny and just lovely. He is 5 inches taller than me which means he is perfect kissing height! He has sandy blond hair that is long on top and short at the sides. He has beautiful aquamarine eyes that you could stare into all day long.

"Babe jeez you're looking super sexy!" Sasha says linking her arm through mine. That's Sasha she tells it like it is!
"Thanks. So do you." I reply blushing at the compliment. We both walk to English arm in arm and I tell her about Luke this morning. She gets annoyed and I nearly have to stop her from going to beat him up. "What an idiot. It's s shame he's hot; I don't want to break his beautiful face!" She jokes calming down as we walk in the door. My heart rate speeds up as I sit at my desk waiting for Harry to come in the room. He walks into the room and nonchalantly sits down at his desk. Should I say hi or not? I wrestle with the idea before my voice runs away with me. "Hey Harry. How are you? I love your shirt!" I say kicking myself for being over enthusiastic. He turns our eyes meet. His gaze turns me to mush. My heart starts to beat at a thousand miles per hour and I gulp trying not to drool. Then I realise that he said something oh shit!
"Hmm?" I question unexpectedly, he must think I'm a complete weirdo.
"I said. Hi April! I'm feeling ok which is good as it gets sitting in this prison. It's not that bad having a cell mate like you though." He says smiling. Oh my God he just complimented me in the weirdest way I've ever been complimented!
"That's the strangest thing anyone's ever said to me but in a good way I'm gonna say thanks!" I joke laughing.
"I don't think an orange jumpsuit would suit you though. It so not your colour!" He jokes in a camp voice. "I think your outfit today is much more fitting. Oh shit I didn't mean fitting even though you do look really pretty. I'm sorry. I have a big mouth. Forgive me!" He says going red at the word fitting. He must have noticed how much it hugs my figure! Shit did he just checked me out?
"It's ok you're a guy. I'll let it slide!" I reply diffusing the awkwardness of flirting by changing the subject. He smiles thankfully. "So how's football? Isn't there a match this Friday?" I ask thinking about how hot he looks in his football gear. I stop myself from drooling!
"Yeah! We're drafting in new players at tryouts this week. Are you coming? It would be great to see you." He says going even redder.
"I will definitely be there. I can't wait to watch it'll be a great game. I'll cheer you on from the bleachers!" I quickly reply smiling as he begins to say something but he is cut off by Miss Rawlings.
"Get a room you two!" She says laughing as she comes into the room. I hide my face embarrassedly as everyone snickers. Is it that obvious that I like him? Then Harry texts me.

Go out with me after the game? I'll pick you up at 8pm from your house. ;-) xx