If Dreams Were Stars

Houses And Friends

"What's the deal with houses?" , Ivy asked and Chelsea plopped on a orange couch , and Alice and Desire sat on Desire's bed , while Ivy sat on hers.

"There are 4 houses. Diamond , Ruby , Jade , and Sapphire" , Desire started. "The Diamond's are the elitists of the school. People too famous to be named. Like one of the Kennedy's and Lola Kardashian".

"Also , the most stuck up people in the world who think they own it!" , Chelsea interjected and Alice shushed her , beginning with the next.

"Next , are the Rubies." , she said quietly.

"Fairly good. All the nerdy people are there. Like , ALL the nerdy people. Eliza Hawking and all.." , Chelsea interrupted and Desire shot her a dirty look.

"Then , we!" , Alice said gesturing towards the room. "We're the pranksters and the 'gifted ones'" , she said making air quotes over the words. "People with special talents are put here , like Art , Music and all.."

"Then , the Sapphires. Not to be trusted. All the spoilt brats are there. Drugs , cigarettes they have it all.." Desire said and made a face.

"So , Daddy issues?" , Chelsea asked offhandedly and Alice glared at her and she shrugged while Ivy laughed.

"Dont we all have them?"

Suddenly , the door opened to reveal yet another visitor. This time it was a boy. He was freakishly tall, was the first thing she noticed.

His hair was curly and his smile was blinding. He had soft blue eyes that almost seemed translucent in the light and high cheekbones that stood out more when he smiled , with perfect Cupid's bow lips , which he licked anxiously.

"Am I interrupting?" , he said in a thick British accent , glancing worriedly at the girls and Desire grinned.

"Of course not , Ben!". She then gestured towards Ivy who stood up and held out her hand , as Ben took it smiling.

"This is Benedict Cumberbatch , and this is Ivannah" , she said gesturing towards both of them.

"Call me Ivy..." , she said and Ben smiled. "Ben , please.."

"You have a weird last name. No offense" , she said jokingly and the man laughed. "None taken!"

"Ben here is a world-class violin player , the best there is!" , she said and Ivy laughed and started asking him about the Violin when she noticed that Alice was blushing about 100 shades of red.

Ben suddenly stopped as he looked at Alice with a blush to compare hers.

"H--Hi Ali.." , he stuttered as Alice blushed and cleared her throat , as she mumbled a quick hello before launching into a discussion about an opera of some sorts.

Ivy cast a look at Chelsea who was grinning and winked at Ivy as the pieces of the puzzle clicked together.

Of course , Alice and Ben.

She inwardly started planning how to get them together as Desire came to stand beside her as she watched Chelsea roll her eyes at the too-obvious flirting going on.

"They're likes bunch if helpless puppies. Been like this for years now! They practically run the school orchestra! The most musically gifted but unfortunately , also the most oblivious of people. Both of them are idiots , I say.." , she said and Ivy grinned. She was loving this school.

"Don't worry. We can get them together" , she said and gave Desire a wink as she laughed and patted her back.

"With you 100%!" , and Ben got up.

"Damn.. I forget the time. I have to go for room check-ups. Make sure no boys and girls are together. Prefect duties" , he said explaining to Ivy with a gentle smile and Chelsea laughed. "It's very beneficial being friends with the Prefect!"

Ivy looked out if the window to see it was beginning to get dark. The street lamps were on by now , and people were hurrying to get inside their respective houses.

"Bye , girls. Welcome here , Ivy. And um.. See you next practice?" , he said and Alice laughed awkwardly. "Sure!" , and Ben gave Alice a quick hug as he hastily exited the room.

All the eyes in the room turned to Alice , as she groaned , her cheeks turning rose pink and she pressed a pillow decorated with pink bunnies to her face.

"Shit!" , she said as the girls started laughing hysterically and Desire buried her laughs in Ivy's shoulder and Chelsea was rolling in the floor , quite literally.

Ivy already felt at home.