Coming Home

Chapter 4, My First School Day

I wake up and begin my morning routine by taking a shower. I blow dry my hair and then put some heat protectant in it before curling my hair. I put on eyeliner, mascara, Chapstick with a pink tint, and eye simmer that adds just a very light sparkle. I change my outfit and get ready for my first day of school. I grab my bag and go to school.
After arriving I go to the office so I can get my schedule and all of my books. As I walk outside because I forgot my phone in my car I wonder who all are in my classes and if I'll have anybody to sit with by the time lunch co- *BANG* //note to self - don't think while walking , you're too clumsy for that\\ "I'm really sorry, it's just my first day here and I don't really know my way around the place," I say. Holy crap this guy is cute, and built .. dang boy. He is very attractive and SO NATHAN SCOTT, KIERSTON STOP THINKING AGAIN. I'm down to grab my stuff quicker than he can so he offers me a hand to help me up. "Huh. I figured I'd run into you sometime Kierston, but didn't think of that literally. So where is the new girl girl from?" He asks with an eyebrow raised. "Well honestly I'm trying to figure that out," I say looking down at my stuff. "Let me guess you're adopted," his friend Tim says who's joined our conversation, uninvited I might add. "And your adoptive parents were horrible," he keeps going but I came for a fresh start. Home life was honestly really bad and I was kinda excited for today but now I feel like crap. "Okay why don't you just shut up because you don't know me or my story." He looks at my wrist and sees the tattoo. He started laughing, "Paisley, who is that your first lesbian lover?" That hit me- hard. I felt the tears swell up in my eyes and I look up at him. I bit the inside of my cheek just so I don't explode but then again. "You know what you jerk. I'm not a lesbian, I like guys. Paisley was a family member, and I'm not incest. She was being murdered while i was beaten so I couldn't help her. Are you happy? Now you know why I have a tattoo. Thanks Tim, for making me think about it. It's bad enough I have to see it over and over again every time I sleep." He had no idea and it was obvious because of the look on his face. "I'm sorry," is all he managed to get out. I feel my self going pale and really light headed. "Just swear you won't tell anybody, please." I say weakly. They both nod and Nathan gives me a sad smile. I drop my books and feel my breathing get heavier. "Kierston can you hear me are you okay," Nathan asks lightly shaking me. I know what's happening, it's because I went through such a traumatic event that if I get too upset I go into a night terror, just like that. All of a sudden Nathan picks me up, and I think he is taking me to the nurse but I can't really tell anymore. All I know is that even though something that will scare the living hell out of me is approaching quickly, I feel safe in Nathan's arms.
///// the night terror \\\\\
I feel somebody watching me as I try to find my way out of  this forest. I have no idea how I got here... I just know that I NEED to get out. I can feel my life depending on it. "C'mon babe, I miss you. Don't hide from me," a voice from the shadows calls out. I just get this burst of energy and begin to sprint as fast as I can. I get out and onto a sidewalk. I hear twigs snapping. I try to stop myself but I can't. I begin walking but still look back. It's my ex. The murder. He sounded so guilty-so hurt. So even if it's a bad idea I think I'm gonna try to talk to him. "Drew. If you just want to talk then show yourself but don't get close." I hear leaves crunching and then he appears. With his soft brown eyes and blonde eyes. How can somebody so evil look so pure? I miss his muscular arms holding me when I was upset. His laugh, his dimple when he had the most attractive smile. He mad me feel like the only girl in the world. I don't understand how somebody that made me so happy could make me feel so unloved. "Look Kierston. I'm here now because I'm out of jail. I missed you so much there. I am so sorry. I don't know what came over me. I wouldn't EVER lay a hand on you again. I feel so empty with out you. I'm so sorry about the baby too. We could try again if you wanted. And I would do everything in my power to keep you both happy and safe. I would hold you both every night until we all fall asleep. I love you Kierston Lynn Rae." He begins to cry. He slowly drops down onto my knees. I run over to him and begin to hold him. "I miss us too, but you have to SWEAR that you'll change." I say kindly as I wipe off the tears. Just then he gets the most evil smirk on his face. He looks at me with such hatred. "Oh but you know I can't do that Kierston Lynn." He cocks his head to the side, "you know what they say once a murder, always a murder." And the realization hits me. What came over me? I felt like I couldn't stop even though I wanted to, something was controlling me. The fear comes back. I quickly stand up and begin running again. I am soon at this building. The girl always dies when she goes up instead of out. But I'm going in, I had no where else to go. There were no cars or other buildings. Just a forest and a road. This building had about 4 stories. I begin to run up the stairs and I hear the door open. It's Drew. Of course my clumsiness kicks in so I trip and he grabs my leg and begins to harshly drag me down the stars. I finally manage to get out of his grasp so I kick him and begin running up the stairs again. I get to the top. He comes out and grabs me by the throat. He has me over leaning over the edge and then he kisses me. It was so disgusting, nothing at all like the ones we used to share. "Goodbye Kierston," he says cold as he pushes me by the throat and let's go. I'm falling. "Goodbye scumbag," I yell back. I hit a tree and realize that I'm almost to the ground.
///// end night terror \\\\\
I wake up screaming, sweating, and in pain. I begin to try and catch my breath. I realize I'm in a small room with a bed and a few things the high school nurse would have, I call for the nurse. She rushes in realizing that I'm now awake and asks me if I need anything. "No I'm okay, thank you." I say moving my hand and realizing there is blood. "You did quite a number on yourself in your sleep. Did you have a night terror?" She asks looking at my palms that are covered in blood. "Um yeah," I say wincing at the alcohol she uses to clean up my hands. "Well take these, they'll calm your nerves." She says handing me two blue pills and a cup of water. After I swallow the pills I ask how long I was out. "Basically the whole school day. About 4 hours, if you would've been asleep for another hour I probably would've called an ambulance. Take it easy kid," she says with a smile. "Basketball practice is just now starting so you could go watch or stay here until they're done." I was a bit confused. "Why would I wait to go home?" She gets the same look on her face that I have on mine. "Well from the way that Nathan and Lucas Scott rushed in here with you I thought you were close or with one of them. Nathan was carrying you and Lucas wanted to be notified when you woke up." That made me smile. "Well thank you, for everything." I said standing up. "Oh no problem. Be careful though okay? Make sure you keep your palms cleaned up too," she says handing me my bag. I walk down to the gym and see the guys at practice. Coach Whitey calls out to me, "Any reason you're here young lady?" I think of how I'm going to explain it to him but before I can say something Lucas runs over and hugs me. "I'm so glad you're okay," he says sweetly. "Lucas, I can't-breathe," I say over exaggerating a bit. "Sorry," he says. Nathan walks over and asks if I'm okay looking down at my bandaged hands. "Um yeah, I will be soon." I reach up to touch my necklace but my neck burns. "Oh my god Kierston your neck," Lucas says. "Alright boys back to practice," Coach calls. He walks over to me. "You would be the girl who passed out the first day of school and had to be carried down into the nurses office," Whitey says with a smile. I laugh a little. "Yeah I had a bit of an anxiety attack and then I don't known I guess I blacked out. I'm Kierston," I say offering my hand. "Coach. Now where did a lady  with such manners come from?" He asks. "Just a small town, just had to get out of there." He just nods, "it'll get easier." He smiles at me. "Thank you, I've only been here for a day and a half. I'm already happier." I said with a genuine smile.
Practice was over, Whitey went to his office, and the guys went to the locker room. I was waiting for Lucas to get out when somebody walked into the gym. "Who's this hot thing?" He asks looking me up and down. "None of your business creep," I spat back. "Ooh feisty. I like it," he smirks. "The names Dan Scott." I scoffed. "You know I did some research on the town before coming here. You are quite the jerk," I say. "When I want to be," he says getting closer. "You smell delicious, I can smell you from here." What the hell? "Um no thank you," I say trying to walk past him but he stops me. He gets close to my face and says something that makes me very uncomfortable. "Watch your attitude young one, it turns me on." I wrap my flannel around me tightly and go into the boys locker room to see Whitey. There's no way in hell that I was gonna stay in there with that perv.
"Good job today," I said to Lucas as he grabbed his clothes out of his locker. "Kierston you can't be in here," he says holding his towel around his waste. "I know. I'm taking that offer on a ride home with you, so wait for me. I'm gonna go talk to Whitey," I say grinning. As I walk away Nathan comes around a corner looking just as confused. I just smirk at him and walk into Whitey's office. "Hey coach."
"Kierston, you can't be in here. The boys are getting changed right now."
"I know and I'm sorry. But I couldn't be in the gym at this time either, I didn't know where else to go." I felt tears swell in my eyes. I've never felt so violated, when Drew hit me I just felt helpless.
"Kierston, are you okay? What happened?"
"Some perv came in there and just. He said 'watch that attitude of yours, it turns me on' and I didn't know what to do so I ran."
"Who was it?"
"He was older. I think he said his name was something like David-I don't know I didn't really pay attention."
"Was it Dan?"
"Yes. How is he the father of Lucas? He's so sweet and kind," I say smiling.
"You're right about Lucas."
"Yeah, he was the first person I met coming here."
"Fantasizing about me?" Lucas asks as he enters Whitey's office. I laugh and playfully slap his shoulder. "Ready to go?" He pulls his bag over his shoulder. "Yeah, thanks again coach." I smile. "No problem kid." He says back.
We walk out to the car. "Hey Luc, can I see your phone?"
"Um I guess. What are you gonna do?" He asks handing me his phone. I put my contact in there and send a text to my phone so I have his number in case I need anything. The funny thing is my number is in his contacts as 'k cutie' I just did that as a joke. He'll probably change it though. "Well you're giving me a ride so I'm giving you my number."
We just began talking about anything and everything. Even though we've only known each other for a short amount of time I feel really close to Lucas. He pulls up to the parking lot and turns the car off after parking. "So Lucas Scott who do you like?"
"Well there's this one girl."
"I need details Luc," I laugh.
"She's got gorgeous green eyes and a beautiful smile. Her name is Peyton."
My sister? My twin? He likes her. "Well you should introduce us sometime."
"I definitely will. How about tomorrow before practice? She's a cheerleader so she'll be there."
I smile, "okay sounds good. Thanks for the ride. See you tomorrow Lucas Scott."
"See ya."
I go inside, lock the door and take a shower. It's been a long day and I just fall asleep right after I lay down.