Pumpkin (Louis Tomlinson A/U)

Chapter 1.

okay so I'll be posting pictures of their outfits so you can visualize them and stuff. xx

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BEEP!BEEP!BEEP!

An all too familiar blaring of my alarm rings through my ears, making me cringe for the 7th time this morning.

I glance up at the dimly lit clock, and I manage to open my eyes enough to read the time. 6:30- meaning I only have 20 minutes to get ready. "Fuck." I mutter, reluctantly throwing off the covers and trudging down to my bathroom. I am barely awake as I rest my elbows on the counter, aimlessly gazing into the toothpaste stained mirror "Ngrrh."

"Your bus leaves in 20 minutes, let's get moving! It's a bright new day!" My mother chirps, tapping on the door. It's enough of a pep-talk to get me going. I groan one last time and go ahead with my morning routine. I first turn on the shower, and the hot water is enough to refresh me for the long day ahead of me.

After quick shower, I put on my dark eyeshadow and thick eyeliner. Then I throw on my black skinny jeans, black combats, and leather jacket. I take a second to admire myself in the mirror, fluffing my hair a little and smiling.

"C'mon, you have to leave!" A call is heard from downstairs.

"Coming, mom!" My feet rush me down the stairs and out the door just in time to catch the bus, sinking into a worn seat near the back of the bus, hoping to catch a couple more minutes of sleep. Soon enough, I realize I made the wrong choice.

"Hey Vera! Love that eye makeup." Even when I'm half asleep I can recognize a voice as obnoxious as Nolan Parker's. I flip him off, earning a couple of giggles and low "ohhhhh"s.

"Did you not have good lighting when you were getting ready this morning? Is that why you look like death?" Ignore them Vera.

"You're such a freak." Keep your cool Vera.

"I heard she's so lonely that she pays people so she can suck their dick." More laughs erupt and at this point my fists are white from how hard I've been clenching them. I've had enough. My eyes shoot open and without thinking I turn around and punch both of them in the jaw, and they fall back into their seats. The blonde next to one of them stands up.

"Don't touch my boyfriend, whore!"

"Maybe you should tell your boyfriend to keep his mouth shut." I smile sarcastically. She huffs, before finally backing off. I turn to sit down and plug-in my ear buds, shutting my eyes once more.

Lovely way to start the day.

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By 7th period I am still as awake as I was this morning. My eyelids are heavy, and I slowly begin to lower my head onto the cold desk. Just for a few minutes. I sigh contently, relieved to be able to close my eyes.

"Smith!" Mrs. Cooper's nasely voice snaps me out of my dozing. She gives me a pointed look.

"What?"

"No sleeping in class, next time I catch you doing that it's a detention." I roll my eyes ceremoniously and thankfully she chooses to ignore it. "Your partner is Tomlinson." The whole class bursts into low snickers. I scowl, and as I look back at Louis, he doesn't look too happy about it either.

Louis Tomlinson. Varsity jock, state championship winner, most popular guy in school, basically like every stereotypical popular guy in the movies. Fucking fantastic. The bell rings and I collect my things as quickly as possible to avoid further humiliation.

"These projects are due in 4 weeks, don't forget!" Cooper announces as the class exits the room. Great. I have 4 weeks to do it all by myself, because I'm sure as hell not about to work with him.