Silence

You Had Me At Hello

My goodness it was cold today. I hadn't finished any of my homework and on top of that this was my third new school in the past year. I just want to finish high school in once place. Is that too much to ask?

My mother could stay in one place for just two more years; then I graduated and I was out of here.

I know if father were here, he'd be disappointed in her. Always moving, always choosing a bottle over me... Just not being a good mother in general.

Sighing to myself, I pulled my iPod out of my pocket. This was the one thing my mum did give to me  me a few years ago, before father died. Humming to myself I scrolled to "Better Off This Way" by A Day To Remember.

They always helped me get through the first few weeks at my new school.

Bobbing my head along to the music, I looked up to see Forks High staring back at me. I had only been walking for about 10 minutes. I guess it didn't take as long as I thought it would.

I looked up to the sky and sighed. I really wish father was still here. It wasn't fair...

After pulling myself together, I walked into the school.

"Good morning, Alesana." The secretary behind the desk said, a sincere smile on her face.

Maybe this school wouldn't be so bad after all.

"Good morning. Um, my enrollment form is all filled out." I reply, handing her the crinkled, somewhat damp paper.

Taking it from my hands, she set it on her desk and shooed me off to class.

Looking down at my schedule, I noticed that I had AP Physics first. Starting off the day with physics would be a drag, but I wouldn't be starting it at all if I couldn't figure out where it was.

"Bing... Bing..."

Ugh, that was the two minute bell.. Being tardy on my first day would not be making a good impression. I looked down at the paper and saw Room 312. Looking to the right, I noticed a door that read Room 300.

I was close. Sprinting down the hallway I made it to Room 312. The door was open and the last bell hadn't rung yet. Thank God!

Signing in relief, I make my way into the classroom.

"Ah, yes... You must be Miss Elton." Mr. Anderson said, looking over and smiling.

He was rather handsome. Around six foot, decently slim with bright blue eyes and unruly dark hair. Definitely a lot cuter than most of the other teachers I'd seen in the past year.

I said hello and he assigned me a table with two girls and two boys in the middle of the room. Almost immediately I noticed how different I looked compared to them. The two girls were both in super short shorts despite the weather and shirts that could barely contain their boobs. I, on the other hand, was in a baggy sweater with a band logo on the front, skinny jeans, and vans. Their faces were flawless, without piercings. My face had a few piercings. (Septum, Monroe.) Their ears held dangly earrings and my ears held silver tunnels.

I sure knew who I wasn't going to be friend's with. They didn't look that excited to see me either. Oh well.

"Okay, class! Time to go over a few class rules."

The class groaned and Mr. Anderson chuckled. A very evil chuckle, if you asked me.

"No eating or drinking. No gum. No back talk, yadda yadda... You get the idea. This is AP Physics, as in Advanced Placement. This means that the work will be harder, more in depth..." 

Mr. Anderson went on, but I zoned out. In a few short days it would be five years since my father had been gone. I just can't believe how much my life has changed because of his murder. My mum never stayed anywhere long, we hardly had enough money to get buy, and I couldn't remember what it felt like to have a warm hug from a parent. 

~Flash Back~

"Alesana!" my dad called, runing to meet me as I got off the bus. Giggling I sprinted toward him and lept into his arms. 

"Today's my birthday, daddy!" 

"Is it really?" He asked furrowing his brow. 

I frowned. Had daddy really forgotten my birthday? 

"I'm just kidding, sweetie. Mummy and I have something special planned for you.." He winked at me and carried me into the house. 

Mother was standing in the kitchen around a beautifully baked blue and green cake. I squealed. This was the Little Mermaid cake I had asked for a few months ago. I loved them so much. 

Hopping down from daddy['s arms, I ran over to the cake, marveling at the site. Mother smiled down at me and pulled me into her. Her embrace was so soft, yet so firm at the same time.

"Happy birthday, darling. I love you." She said, smiling down at me...

~End Flashback~

My memory was interrupted as the bell exploded in my ears and everyone rushed to get into the hallway. Damnit. I had to stop zoning off in class... 

Second and third period were both blurs to me. Both consisted of people that already knew each other and teachers going over rules and regulations. I hadn't met a single person that found interest in me and I hadn't met a single person that I took any interest in. I had a feeling this school year was going to suck. 

Sighing to myself, I headed to fourth period. I was doing a lot of sighing lately. I didn't like it. Life was supposed to be a happy go lucky time. 

Ha.

Ha.

Yeah right. 

The halls were empty now. Getting around was so difficult with no one's help. Rounding the corner, I looked up to find a dead end and a boy and girl. The girl was on her knees and the boy was against the wall. His midnight hair was in front of his eyes and he was biting his lip as the girl... 

Oh my god. I gasped and the boy's eye caught mine. Gathering myself, I quickly walked away and ran off in a different direction. This school was a lot different than I was used to....