winter. my worst season. although everyone wore cute jumpers, gloves and scarves, it got dark early and rained a lot. the heating in my car never worked, so i was forced to wrap up in layers every time i stepped in the car. the drive to school only lasted about 15 minutes, but i always stopped at the small coffee shop on the corner of the street, making the journey to school around 30 minutes. the winter made me grouchy. coffee raised my energy levels in the morning, making school just about bearable. although i got perfect grades, i still hated school more than anything.
my usual car parking space was free so i pulled up and slipped out the door, slamming it behind me. the line was unusually long today. "whats the hold up?" i thought to myself. sighing, i pulled out my phone to check the time. 8:47. "great. i'm going to be late."
i finally reached the counter and ordered my usual. there was a new guy working at the counter. he stood out a bit, as he was a little too happy. my eyes squinted as i was trying to read the scruffy handwriting on his name tag. 'ashton'. his handwriting matched his hair, messy but somehow still looked nice. i recognised him from somewhere though, he looked very familiar. "here's your coffee." he interrupted my thoughts and passed me a small cup with a huge grin. i thanked him in return, and pulled out my phone, stepping away from the counter and practically running towards the door.
the ringing of me waiting for my bestfriend to pick her phone up was cut off by someone yelling at me. "watch where you're going, you stupid girl." i had crashed straight into someone. "i-i'm sor-"
"i don't need your stupid apologies, fucking move." he pushed straight out of my way, spilling even more coffee on me. "wow."
"hello? freya?!" i heard through the phone. "sorry, hol. i'm going to be late to school."
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having to go home and change my shirt, i ended up being 40 minutes late to school. "sorry i'm late, sir." i mumbled as i tiptoed nervously into english. the teacher scowled at me, before telling me it was fine and nodded to my seat. my usually empty table was no longer empty. someone had occupied the seat next to me. "freya, meet your new partner." they told me, no sign of happiness on their face at all. confused, i sat down next to the person sitting next to me. i instantly recognised them. our eyes connected and i could see him mouth 'fuck'.
gently putting my book down, i slid the chair from under the desk. begrudgingly, i sat down next to them, and shuffled awkwardly for my legs to reach under.
"uhm, hi. i'm frey-"
"i don't care." he broke me off. "oh." i breathed very quietly.
out of all the people i could be stuck with, i was paired with the arsewhole who i bumped into at the coffee shop.
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this is a short first chapter but i hope u liked it!!
update coming soon :)
love u x - m
