They made their way towards the library, Claire made a beeline for a table in the corner and Ada wandered off into the aisles of books she'd told Claire she'd come but she was determined to spend as little time with Keaton as possible.
As she walked down a row her path was blocked by the unwelcome presence of Victoria Dupont and that red-headed bitch she'd talked to. She could feel the tension in the air as VIctoria's icy blue eyes stared daggers into her.
Victoria raised an eyebrow regarding Ada with an air of superiority. "Well, well, if it isn't little Miss Ada Thorne," They said looking her up and down "You may be wearing our uniform but it sure as hell can't cover your low-key poverty vibes."
"She's a stain on the school" the redhead agreed.
"Do you know who we are?" Asked Victoria condescendingly.
"Not by name no. Should I?" Ada replied
Victoria rolled her eyes but continued, "I'm Victoria Du Pont, and this," She said pointing to the redhead "is Elenor."
Ada tilted her head slightly, exasperated. "Is there something I can help you with, Victoria, Elenor?"
Victoria leaned in, her voice dripping with insincerity. "We just thought we'd give you a little piece of advice, Ada. You see, there's something you should know. Keaton is mine, he's off-limits."
Ada was taken aback, "He's not a possession to be claimed but you can have him for all I care."
Victoria raised an eyebrow, clearly not used to being challenged. "I've seen how you lurk around Thorne. He's not interested in... outsiders like you."
As they spoke, unbeknownst to the three girls, Keaton was secretly lurking around the corner, listening to their conversation. He couldn't help but be intrigued by Ada's response.
Ada's expression hardened as she resisted the urge to roll her eyes. "Listen I don't know what you and Keaton have going on but leave me out of it"
Victoria's eyes flashed with irritation, and she attempted to assert her dominance. "Look, Ada, just know your place. Keaton has a certain reputation to uphold. It's in his best interest not to be associated with... charity cases."
Ada felt her patience waning, but she refused to stoop to their level. "Well, I appreciate your concern. But I'll make my own decisions about who I hangout with but trust me Keaton is not one of them. You've got it wrong" With a nod, she decided to step past them, heading into the library where Claire and Will had already settled at a large wooden table, with their textbooks out.
Keaton:
Keaton hid between the shelves as Ada sat back down at their table. He was impressed by how she had handled Victoria. He couldn't help but find himself staring at her while they worked.He must have been staring at her too long because she glanced up frowning "What?" She asked.
He shook his head trying to focus again , "How could Victoria think I' ever be interested in someone like her? She was rude and annoying and the way she clicked her pen or licked her lips when she was thinking infuriated him". And sure she was kind of attractive with her big grey eyes, and rosy lips but not to him, she wasn't his type not in the slightest...right?
ChatGPT highlights:
"Our uniform, like, seriously can't even handle her low-key poverty vibes"
Ada finally understood the red-headed girl's identity as Elenor.
In this environment, Keaton's presence frequently intruded into Ada's thoughts.
Writers Note:
THIS IS REALLY SHORT AGAIN IK WE'RE SORRY NEXT ONE WILL BE LONGER (we're lieing) Xoxo Gossip Girl
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Romance{On going} (can someone pls tell us what the different copyright things mean?) Ada Throne a girl with a troubled past finds herself at St. Augustine's Academy, where CEO's daughters and businessmen sons receive the best education money can buy. Ada...
