🥀 „ rivalling „ 🥀

🥀/ CHAPTER 2, sprouts of trauma and motives

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EVIE POV

I twitched my eyes open, vision blurry as I pushed away my fuzzy blankets, grabbing my phone as I checked the time. It was the usual time I awoke at, 6:30am. I sat up, rubbing my eyes. I proceeded, going to eat some toast with homemade blackberry jam, which was sourced by this huge blackberry bush in my garden. I savoured the sweet flavours on my tongue, before jumping up to go and brush my teeth. I took a sip of water, and skipped up the stairs, entering the bathroom as I applied toothpaste and performed vicious scrubbing, ending with a very effective shiny residue on my teeth.

I finished my morning routine, sliding my shoes on as I fitted the backpack around my shoulders,  stumbling over to my bus stop, grinning as I was sure I'd maybe have a somewhat good day. I had to stand while waiting but that didn't bother me. I was the class 'sunshine', or whatever, and I had to stay positive - every second of every day. I observed the weather, noticing the stormy grey clouds, ready to make every casual pedestrian go back inside. I shivered at some thoughts, my hairs sticking up slightly.

I reassured myself, taking a few deep breaths. You'll be fine, there won't be any thunder - right..? I shoved away the anxious thoughts, regaining my composure as that same deceitful grin was plastered on my face. The bus arrived, everyone entering like dominoes, one person falling would result in everyone tripping over. I grimaced at the thought, and sat at a seat, placing my bag on my lap, tapping my foot gently on the floor. I retraced my memories from yesterday, that game was really fun, when a tint of red crept across my face as I remembered the encounter with Ms. Grumpy (Vale).

I sighed, realising that'd probably be the only time I'd be in a romantic situation with her. I silently scolded myself, 'Stop being a hopeless romantic for once!" why did women have to be so attractive...

I glanced out of the window, which was a little misty, seeing school not too far away. I sat up, bag in hand, my posture being a slight bit better than before; at least I wasn't posing like a lobster anymore. The bus stopped, everyone scrambling out like a stampede of bulls. I waited for everyone to exit, before following behind, hiding in the crowd. I held my bag tightly, strolling beyond the school gates, checking my planner hastily.

I had boring classes - unexpectedly. As long as there wasn't any storms, I'd be good to go! I pranced through the corridors, rushing to my first class, panting as I entered, sitting down. I watched as others came in, when my friend walked over, quickly whispering to me, "There's a party tonight, come please?" I observed them stroll to their seat, analysing their words again. A party, this short of a notice? I felt bad if I didn't provide them some company, so I made a note to ask where and when.

The teacher arrived, and began their boring lecture. They ranted on and on while I doodled in my notebook, glancing up in case they were watching me. I scribbled down a bit of what they said, grabbing the homework frustratingly as I shoved it into my bag. I'd find sometime to do that, I hoped. The bell rang, breaking my chain of thoughts as I scrambled towards the door, not wanting to be late.

I sighed, watching the clouds grow darker through the window, my complexion going paler as I looked away, shaking my head. I strolled down the corridor, glad I wasn't late to my class. After this, it was a break from the classes. 'Phew.' I silently thought to myself, my legs swaying back and forth in boredom. The teacher was scribbling on the whiteboard, however I was unable to read it, my cheek leaning on my palm as I stared, huffing. I tapped my foot on the ground repeatedly, the class coming to an end as the bell rung, blocking out all noise. The other kids fought to leave as I followed behind, skipping peacefully.