Silent Night

Chapter 3

Ruby

I never liked school and i was never really accepted, i guess the reason why is pretty obvious. Compared to my other peers i was more outgoing and had a more i don't give a fuck attitude. Oh and i was gay. I guess that makes me a bad person. People teased me and made sure i knew i was not welcome with any group. Unfortunately my mother found out from the teachers that i was being bullied and she immediately pulled me out of school and moved me to an entirely new country. Australia. What she didn't realize is that teens are teens and just because i am starting somewhere new doesn't mean anything is going to be different. I am who i am and many people have a problem with it. I say fuck them.

When i met Taylor at the bus stop i knew something was strange about her. Not necessarily bad strange but unique maybe? She gave off a vibe that made me comfortable to be around and she seemed nice enough. The bruises on her face gave me a bad feeling and i couldn't shake it, when i mentioned icing them she got a look in her eyes, pain and fear. That's the only way to describe it and despite only knowing her for a few minutes i felt sad and kinda worried for her. Thoughts and possibilities swirled through my mind all the time we were apart and i couldn't stop thinking about her. Some god of some kind must have been in a good mood because i was given the locker beside Taylor's and when she arrived i wasted no time in trying to strike up a conversation. She helped me with my lock which was fucking embarrassing and then we walked to class together. When she was explaining which classes were which i pretended to listen, really i was just analyzing her facial features. Taylor was beautiful, that's the only way to describe her, not a barbie doll and makeup kinda beautiful but naturally stunning. Her piercing grey eyes scared me but they also shone with intelligence, she was tall but not taller then me with a nice tan. Basically she had the bod of a model and i couldn't stop staring at her. Thank god i had a reason to or she would probably think i was a perv. We arrived at class and with a small and encouraging pep talk from Taylor i dove into a fresh new year of hell. Oh the joys of life.

The second i walked in everybody's eyes were on me, criticizing silently and sussing me out.  Taylor took her seat at the back of the class and the teacher beckoned me towards her. Even she raised an eyebrow at my appearance but quickly covered it up with a warm smile. She held out her hand and i shook it

"Hello you must be Ruby Rose the student from America, yes?"

I nodded

"Great, i am Miss Pallister welcome to Bayview!"

I nodded again with little to none enthusiasm as Miss Pallister stood to address the class.

"Good morning class, i am sure you are all ready and excited about the school year ahead"

With that comment i heard a few groans and sighs of frustration but Miss Pallister laughed

"Yeah i didn't think so but i have to do the whole welcome back speech crap, just don't get into trouble and at least pass on your tests and we won't have a problem"

I was liking this teacher more and more each second, Miss Pallister gestured to me and grinned

"This is Ruby and she is a new addition to the class, i hope you will all make her feel welcome"

The class all stared at me and i felt myself blush a little, shit i hate this part.

"Ruby why don't you tell us about yourself?"

I frowned and then faced the class

"Well i am from America and have lived there since i can remember but was originally born in Australia and have moved over with my mum about a month ago"

I paused and decided to let everyone know early on that i really don't care what they think of me so i continue.

"I am gay and don't give a fuck about what you think of me, if you have a problem with that then say it to my face"

Miss Pallister gasps a little and a few people snicker. Taylor grins and gives me the thumbs up. I turn to Miss Pallister and smile sweetly.

"Can i please sit down now?"

She nods still in shock and i take my seat next to Taylor who high fived me as soon as i sat down. We sit through an hour of a boring movie that i really didn't care about. Taylor seemed just as bored and before long we were flicking a rubber along the table trying to get it past the other person. At one point the rubber flew off the table and hit a random guy in the shoulder which caused Taylor and I to burst out into laughter. After a stern shushing from the teacher we continued our game of rubber soccer. Getting tired of it i leaned back in my chair and started drawing design's with pen on my forearm. I started drawing the designs for the tattoos i wanted, i planned on getting a sleeve on my left arm and a bunch of cartoon characters up my right but that was just an idea. Taylor watched me intently with a slight smile on her face. Once i had finished my ninja turtle drawing Taylor stuck out her arm in front of me and grinned. I smiled back and whispered

"What do you want me to draw?"

"Surprise me"

I chuckled

"Are you sure you want me to do that because i could momentarily become immature again and draw some pretty messed up stuff"

Taylor shook her head

"You are really good and i trust you"

I was my turn to shake my head

"You shouldn't trust everyone you meet"

Taylor shrugged and motioned towards her arm

"Just do it"

I began to draw a rose and vine curling up her arm using the sharpies form Taylor's pencil case to color in. I was very careful and very precise so i didn't mess it up, i wanted it to be perfect for her.

G'DAY THE PICTURE ABOVE IS KINDA HOW I PICTURED RUBY WOULD DRAW THE TATTOO. ANYWAYS, LEAVE A COMMENT AND LIKE IF YOU ENJOYED THIS CHAPTER, HAVE A NICE DAY.