Glassheart: Auradon Taken Over

Part 10 - Call me Red

Red pov:

I went on a walk after supper. I told Chloe not to follow me since I kinda thought she would if I didn't tell her off. I'm kind of getting used to having 2 guards with me at all times. I thought long and hard about what my mother was telling me. She seems to have a deep hatred when it comes to friends. She said that they're bad and will only use me. But what if she's wrong? I mean, I never had one.... well, I had Mads, but he was more of a tutor than anything else. Who here would even give me the chance?.... who here would even try to get to know me?..... or even want to approach me. I don't want to force a friendship because that is obviously not going to work. After some time of just aimlessly walking around campus alone, I headed back to the dorm. I opened the door and saw Chloe sitting out on the balcony. I closed the door and sat on my bed facing Chloe as I let my feet dangle off with my hands on the edge. I took a deep breath as i l Ioudly exhale through my nose. I was expecting Chloe to talk or respond or even say hello. But she didn't move. I then tilt my looking at her before getting up and walking over to her. I then go infron to her to face her but noticed she had fallen asleep. Her arms were dangling off the side of the armrest. The sun was setting quickly, and it was almost 10 pm. I could feel the cool wind starting to pick up. I then nudged the girl, but there was no response. I rolled my eyes and let out a sigh before picking her up, her head resting on my shoulder against my chest. She was a little heavy, but not like this was the first time I picked her up. I walk over to her bed and put her down. I then put the covers over her shoulders before closing the balcony door and turning off the light. I took one more look at her before heading to bed myself. I got under the covers, looking up at the ceiling. I then thought about what Chloe had said earlier. She said to others I looked more like a threat.... i guess being the princess now is already a threat itself, but my speech was meant as a warning, not a threat. How do I make people less afraid of me? How do I get them to understand me more without me spilling my past. I hate my past, it's not good and I don't want anyone to know about it. Then, the perfect idea came to mind. I'll just get everyone to call me Red from now on. My mom can't punish all 300 students. I smiled for a bit at the inch of hope I felt at that moment. I then closed my eyes and drifted off. I woke up to Chloe tapping my shoulder.

Red: What?

Chloe: we're late for school.

I see chloe about to rush out the door.

Red: Chloe stay.

She freezes as her hand touches the doorknob before turning around. I sit up still in bed.

Chloe: What is it?

Red: Well, since we are both late, you'll be coming to class alongside me so you won't get in trouble or less.

Chloe: Wait, really?

Red: Yeah, it's kinda my fault.

Chloe: Wait, why is it your fault?

Red: You woke up in your bed, right?

Chloe: Yeah.... Wait, I was outside on the balcony. What happened?

Red: You fell asleep, so I'm guessing you didn't set your alarm.

Chloe: No, I usually do it right before I fall asleep..... Wait, did you put me to bed?

Red: Yes, but you better not make me regret it.

I point at her.

Chloe: ok, I won't. Get ready so we can go.

I then got up, changed into clothes, and fixed my hair.

Chloe: What about your belt.

She points to the floor. I then pick it up and put it on.