Vivian

Chapter 21

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Vivian's P.O.V (be warned, this is pretty unedited...)

Prep-school barbie. I look like a prep-school barbie doll. What has my life become? And when did the high school get uniforms?! And who even wears uniforms anyway?!

Oh come on, Vivi! You look cute! In a schoolgirl kind of way...

Vi... Not helping.

Oh it's not that bad! The green and brown combo is pretty cute with your auburn hair! It brings out the red!

Ugh, don't remind me please.

Vivi! Some girls would pay anything to have hair like yours, you're lucky it's natural!

Yeah, cause I just adore standing out like a pumpkin in a blueberry patch. And look at the length of this thing! It's like something straight out of animé!

But you like animé!

I NEVER SAID I WANTED TO BE IN ONE. Why do I have to go to school?! I'm practically already in college, I shouldn't have to do this! It's so unfair, and it makes zero sense.

Vivian Lee Myers. You stop complaining this instant. This is something your parents want you to do and you are going to enjoy it. Now tie the stupid bow and get to walking.

My jaw drops to the floor. I've never been scolded by Vi. It's kind of wakening actually. You're right, Vi. It's time for me to grow up and deal with it. I'm gonna be okay. I have to be okay, I have to make my parents happy.

That's more like it! And we're back to happy Vi; much better. And remember, I'm right here with you!

Thanks, Vi. Love you.

Love you too! Hey, maybe you can show Aiden your uniform later! I'm sure he'd find it cute too!

Feeling a blush creep up my neck to my face, I think about that for a second... Vi, I think you're a genius.

I try. Besides--

"Vivian! Honey, are you ready?"

"Coming!" I quickly finish tying the black ribbon under the perfectly pressed collar and tug on the winter stockings the school gave with the ridiculously short skirt. They're black and wooly, and very warm. I bet these would be good for going into the woods. I could wear them with Aiden's jacket! Looking at it, I decide I won't wear it to school; it's my special jacket and I don't want to share it with anyone.

Walking into the kitchen, I hear the click of an iPhone camera. What the--

"Look at mah baby! Guuuuurrrrlllll, you look cuh-yute!" Mike launches himself at me and ruffles my hair. I'd brushed it. All of it. For a good three minutes.

"Mike! Mike, stop!" I shove him off me and run my fingers through my hair, trying to fix the damage at least a bit.

"Mike what's going on?! Is Vivian okay?! What's th-- oh." Darren stops dead in his tracks after seeing me, probably because I look horrendous in this uniform. Suddenly I didn't want to show it to Aiden... Why are these two suddenly always in my house?

"You," Darren turns to Mike, his eyes avoiding mine completely. "You texted me like the freaking sky was falling down. Care to explain?" He puts his hands on his hips and tries to look menacing, I guess. After seeing him in the forest, he looks kinda funny trying to be the tough guy.

"Vivian's going to school! We can't miss this! And look how cute she is!" He cups his cheeks and squeals.

Told you, Vivi. I can hear the smugness in her voice...

Shut it, Vi.

"That does not require a code ten! It's like a," he looks back at me, scanning me up and down once still avoiding my eyes, "a level six."

"Six?! No! It's at least an eight!"

"Oh what are you boys talking about?" Mom comes in and places a hand on my shoulder. "Always making secret languages and inside jokes. I remember Andrew..." Oh lord, are the tears coming?

She shakes her head before holding out a cream backpack with tiny orange fox heads wearing sunglasses to me. "Time to go. baby. I hope you have a lovely day at school! Make lots of friends!" She leans in closer to me and winks, "I packed some crab cakes in you lunch. Don't tell your father, he thinks you should eat carrots instead." She rolls her eyes and plants a quick peck on my forehead before asking the guys to walk me to school and walking off, her heels making rhythmic clicks on the floor.

"Okay! We're off to see the wizard! Actually it's a boring school that smells like teenage angst, but I guess it's kinda magical." Oh Mike... So not helping.

"You don't have to try so hard, I'm actually excited!" Not for school per say. More like I'm excited to see Aiden right after, but they didn't need to know that. Especially with Darren in the room. Who knows how he'd react.

"Good!"

"Hold it!" Darren chimes in again, "am I the only one who remembers that Vivian has a bad foot?!" He puts his hands on his hips and glares at Mike again. "I don't think she should be walking around on that."

"Hey now, I'm the Pre-Med student here. She doesn't seem to have a problem walking on it, and I'm pretty sure that means it's just fine. Besides, she rested it for two complete nights!"

Darren finally meets my eyes, and it's a good thing too because I'm pretty sure the glare I sent his way reminded him to keep his mouth shut for once about my visit to the forest.

"Besides," Mike says, "worst case, you'll just have to carry her." He send Darren a wink that earns him a slap to the back of his head.

"Fine, let's just go."

"You guys." I speak up, having had enough of all the chatter. "You don't have to walk me, I know where it is."

"Nonsense! We're here as your personal guards, Milady!" Mike kneels on one knee, placing his hand on his heart.

"Alright, let's get going before she's late, you freak." Walking to the front door, Darren swings it open. Turning back to me, he bows at the waist slightly, extends his arm out. "After you. Milady."

What a creep...

Stepping out of the door, I take a deep breath. I can do this.... Here we go.

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Updateeeeee. Finally, good gracious.

College. Obligations. -_-'

Anyway, hope you enjoyed! Stay tuned for more! (let's hope more comes quickly this time XD)

~Rubz out