Where do I Really Belong?

Opposites Attract, Right?

Chapter 3!: Opposites attract, right?

Raven's POV! (Point of View)

6:00? Monday morning? Oh God, that only means one thing. It's my first day of school. I really wish I could stay in, but who knows, maybe a day off would do me some justice. I decide to put something in my stomach before getting ready. When I'm not in the crack house, I'm in my room in Charde's house since she's most sane person I know, so I live with her.

I walk in the kitchen only to see my pimp with one of the girls. The girl, who I remember is named Candi, is sobbing hard on Charde's shoulder; it must've been a bad night. Charde mouths me "Rape case" and I take the hint that I shouldn't disturb them. Sometimes, it really makes me shutter what our customers are capable of, but Charde and I gotta be strong for the girls so they can go on.

After take a nice, hot shower, getting dressed, and checking my supply list twice, I was finally ready, with an extra pair of nerves on the side. There was only one problem, I didn't have a ride to my school that was 20 minutes away. School starts at 7:45 and it's 7 now. I'm screwed.

Suddenly I get a brain blast! (Okay I used to watch Jimmy Neutron, so don't judge me.) I quickly grab my cellphone and dial the only other person I know who goes to school.

"What do you want?" My mouth drops in surprise. "Well hello and good morning to you too, Shawn" Shawn is a senior who happens to sell drugs to get all the valuables he won, including his car, even better he attends the same school as me now. I think of a comeback instantly. "Remember that time that I saved your ass from the cops?" I asked sweetly. "As I just asked, what do you want?" I groan. Are all boys this complicated? Because I was surrounded by criminals all my life, I was never able to hang out with other kids. I was lucky to meet Shawn as he joined the business to support his mom and sisters. "Yeah, what about it?" he cooly replies. "Well I start school today and am in need of a ride...so what do you say? "What? Why? If I drive to school with a girl riding, everyone's gonna think I've settled down and that is NOT Shawn Thompson, I gotta reputation to keep." he said. I've wasted 5 minutes arguing with this idiot, this has to stop. "If you drive me, I'll let you tell people we slept together and was being a gentleman." I say surrendering. There's a long pause until I say hello. "Fine, that'll get me some brownie points, deal" he says.

After hanging up the phone, I do a little victory dance and sneak out the house to wait for Shawn.

During the ride, he lets me jam to Rihanna's new CD (finally!) until we arrive in the parking lot. People start to surround us as we step out. I'm not really the one for attention since I work in the shadows, but Mr. Big Ego on the other side is eating it up. "if your head gets any bigger, it might not fit through the school's doors" I yell over to him. He replies by mouthing me good luck and walks off with his boys I'm guessing. Nice job leaving the new girl alone in a 2 story school. And knowing myself, I have to chase him down.

Chelsea's POV

Tiana picks me up earlier than usual because I refuse to be late on my first day, plus I could go for some Starbucks. "Earth to Chels, can you please stop daydreamin'?" my best friend asks while driving. "Oh shoot, sorry!" I reply. She sighs. "If you're worried about school, don't trip. Your outfit is cute and no one is out to get you, yet" she reassures me. Tiana knows about my issues more than anyone, even more than my family. I look down at my light orange shirt and cute blue shorts. The outfit itself is cute, just not on me. "CHELSEA!" I jump "What!?" I ask in shock. "We're at school" she sweetly says. "Bipolar.." I mumble under my breath. She turns her neck faster than lightning. "What was that?" "Oh Nothing!"

As we walk down the hallway, I once again get lost in my thoughts, until I hit something rock hard. I fall on the floor to see my best friend flabbergasted and about 6 hot boys staring at me. Probably red as a tomato by now, I struggle to speak when Shawn Thompson offers me his hand. I grab it and I'm back on my feet. not wanting to let go. "T-thank you" I stutter to him. He gives me a smile, but freezes. As I think he's about to talk to me, he takes off walking really fast, his friends following him. Tiana and I stare in amazement as one of the most popular boys just helped me. We continue to walk around until suddenly, I'm on the floor again. Really? I reluctantly look up to Satan herself. When Tiana said that no one was out to get me, I think she just got proved wrong. Lawrence Robertson. Tall, thin, rich, blonde, beautiful, you get the point. Over the years everyone has come up to tell me that she actually sees me as a threat because I'm "on her level." Yeah, I really doubt it. Just because my parents are rich and I beat her in ONE competition, I'm public enemy number one. Let's just say she hasn't been very accepting. Before she has a chance to say anything, I take the chance to get up and quickly walk away just as Shawn did a moment ago.

When Tiana catches up to me, we take our time to visit some old associates and look over our schedules. After that we have about 5 minutes until the tardy bell. Luckily, we have the same homeroom, unluckily, it's on the second floor so it's time to fast walk again. While walking, listening to Tiana about some article she read, and thinking about my crazy morning, I remind myself to slap myself silly as I land on the ground for the third time. I grumble as I try to gather my papers when I see an unknown girl doing the same. I stare at her in awe. She has long, brown hair and her YOLO red, white, and black outfit is to die for. This girl is the total package. "Hey! Look, my eyes are up here! How about you watch where you're going!?" she suddenly yells. I automatically feel horrible and am on the brink of tears, Tiana sees my struggles and takes this into her own hands. "Us?? We were clearly distracted by our company, while you were completely aware, so excuse you!" she screams back. The new girl scowls when Lawrence and her minions walk up. "Aw girls look, they must of heard their spirituals and decided to meet. Sorry, there's no cotton on this floor, go back to the field.' She obnoxiously laughs and walks away. Tiana starts trying to reach her but I come to my senses had hold her back. I'm glad no one's around to see us look pigs playing in mud. I look to the new girl who just has her jaw is nearly touching the floor.

She turns to look at us again and I freeze. "What a bitch" Tiana and Newby seem to say at the same time. Newby smirks as Tiana gives her one in return. Lost in track of time, the tardy bell rings and all 3 of us are late on the first day. Newby immediately rushes us and starts running in the opposite direction. She stops to look over and says, "Sorry about running into y'all! Good luck on Queen Bee! And wipe your face, beautiful" She smiles and starts running again. Tiana and I begin to run again as I look and wipe my face. I don't know, but she gives me a feeling, a new one I can't recognize.

Little did Chelsea know that as Raven was running, she felt the exact same way as her.

Author's Note: Yaaaaaaaayyyyyy!  3 chapters in one night! Wheew I'm tired lol, buuutt The girls finally meet! And it's okay to be mad at Lawrence, lol I am! What do you think of the story so far? Who's your favorite character? I hope you guys like it!! Comment and Vote! Oh and Happy 4th of July to everyone who celebrates it!! Udpate soon! ~Lovely Rose is out(: