"Beep!...Beep! " My alarm screams and I groan when I see a strip of sunlight sneaking past my curtain. I jump up remembering it's Monday. The first day of high school. I instantly feel a strange sensation in my stomach. Not knowing weather it was from nervousness or I was just hungry, I walked into the kitchen to grab a bowl of cereal.
"Good morning Louis" my mother cheerfully smiles at me. Once she noticed I didn't smile back ,her face turned into a frown.
"What's wrong Louis" the creases on her forehead were really visible when she was upset.
"Nun mum, s'just really early"
"Okay" my mom said in almost a whisper, I could tell she didn't believe me.
After my bowl of Cheerios I walked back upstairs to my room and took a shower. The warmth on my skin was so soothing I never wanted to leave. I watched the steam roll off my chest for a few minutes and then began to wash my hair.
After my shower I walked into my bedroom looking through my closet of clothes.
After about 25 minutes of trying on clothes I settled with black skinny jeans, black vans and a black t-shirt.
I went back into the bathroom one last time to fix my unruly brown hair. I flipped it to one side, brushed my teeth and ran out the door. My mum was already in the car waiting for me. She had tears in her eyes.
"Mum!" I say, not knowing what else to say
"I'm sorry Lou, I just can't believe how old you've gotten to be. Please promise me you'll always be my babe"
"I promise" I said with a chuckle, and that was all
The rest of the car ride was awkward and silent until we arrived to the front of the school. Butterflies filled my tummy when I kissed my mother goodbye and attempted to find my class. This was going to be a long day I thought.
I start to walk to the office, not knowing where else to go. I see many other kids there with fear in there eyes. I figured they were lost freshman as well. I see a boy next to me with blonde hair and blue eyes. He's the only one who seems to not be worried.
"Hello!" He says in such a cheery mood
"Erm...hi..." I say awkwardly, scolding myself silently for being so antisocial
"What's your name ? My name is Niall Horan. You can call me Ni for short"
"Louis..Louis Tomlinson" I reply. There was a long pause then Niall began talking again
"So whatcha think of this place?? Pretty nice huh? My grandfather helped build this place...." Niall was talking non stop and I tuned out looking around at the other lost freshman.
"What's your first class?" I interrupt
"English, what about you" I had to admit his Irish accent was beautiful
"Same here, hey do you mind showing me where the class is?" I assumed he knew since his family plays a huge part in this school.
"Yes I would gladly show you" he says so joyfully
After walking halfway across the school Niall opens a door which leads to a hallway of classrooms. 'Room 299' is right there. I opened the door and silently walked in. After studying the classroom a bit an older lady orders the class to find a seat. I turn to find Niall but I noticed he was already seated with a group, and no open seats, were near him. I sigh and find a seat in the back right corner all alone.
I look on the board. In a bright pink marker the board reads ' Mrs. Markson English I'
I feel someone's eyes stare at mine, I am too nervous to look, so I pull out a notebook. I feel a body plop next to my seat.
"Aye there mate, m' Zayn" he says with a smile that could be easily mistaken for flirting
He locked his eyes with mine and lowered them down my body.
I quickly turned my body towards the front and mumbled "and I'm Louis"
"Cute name" he said and winked! He literally winked and I faced my attention to Mrs. Markson as the bell rang.
"Hello ladies and gentlemen," she begun, " I know many of you aren't familiar with the school, hence the fact 80% came late to class.. So I am going to partner you guys up and we are going to have a scavenger hunt to get to know the school better. First team back and completed gets 10 extra points on there first essay, remember to follow all hallway rules, they will be in the folder I hand you"
My stomach began to turn. Partners ...fuck
"Megan you will be with Hillary, Jayden you will be with Zayn" I was in relief realizing I didn't have to be alone with him " Ayanna you will be with Joe" her voice trailed on and on "Liam you will be with Niall"
"Great!!" A brown haired boy stood up rolling his eyes. I was very confused. Niall seemed like a great guy.
"Harry you will be with Lewis"
"It's Louis " I say not realizing my partner. I looked over at him. He was wearing black skinny jeans, a floral button up, with the top 3 buttons un done and gold boots. His eyes were beautifully green and his hair went to his shoulders, his tight curls defined his sharp cheek bones. He was way taller than me and made me feel tiny. I had no words, I was mentally drooling. He was so attractive. Wait.... I'm straight....I thought .....hm...
And I shook it off. Still I couldn't stop wishing he'd unbutton another button.
