Fallen

The Silent One

LAUREN'S POV

I looked up to the new girl and recognized her from this morning. Mani was excited and patted the seat between us. I watched as she hesitated and sat down silently.

"Okay class! Let's begin!" Ms.Pierce said cheerfully. "Today I just want you to get to know each other. So pair up and get to know your partner! Cause by the end of the week you two will come up here and present to the class."

"I call the ne-"

"Oh no way Mani! You are stuck with me." Keana quickly replied.

"Aww! No fair Kea! I wanted to get to know the new girl." She pouted.

"It's okay M! Laur can get the new girl." She smirked.

"Oh!" She stuck her tongue out at me and I glared at the both of them.

I moved closer to the new girl and smiled at her slightly. She didn't look up but stared at her desk.

"Soo Camila right?"

She only nodded and continued to look down. I tapped on my desk and thought of ways to get the new girl to speak.

"So what do you like to do Camila?" I asked. "I like taking photos. Do you?"

Nothing yet. She just shrugged and played with the side of her backpack.

"Okay, how about you ask me questions? Anything you want and I'll answer them."

Half an hour passed and it was silent. She didn't speak a word and it made me curious about her. What was in this girls mind that didn't make her want to speak. Or was it cause I was harsh on her this morning? If so I didn't mean to be harsh.

Class ended and she quickly left. Mani and Kea walked out with me as we headed to our next class.

"So? How's the new girl?" Keana asked excitedly.

"I don't know?"

"What do you mean?" Normani asked curiously.

"I mean I don't really know? She didn't say anything at all. She was silent and didn't even take one look at me."

"That's because your ugly face scared her away!" Keana said playfully.

"Shut up Kea!" I replied with a nudge.

The day went by quickly and lunch came around. We all met up with Lucy and sat down at our normal table. The girls talked about their day as Lucy spilled over her crush on a hot teacher. I glanced on my side and saw the brown eyed girl. She looked frightened and lost.

"CAMILA!" Mani called out to her. "Come sit over here with us!"

She took one quick look at me and walked away quickly. She sat in the far corner near the window alone. I frowned as I heard the two girls laugh.

"Told you Laur! Your ugly face scared the poor girl away!"

"Keana! Leave Lauren alone." Lucy said with a stern voice.

"Hey I can make fun of our best friend too Luc! If you were in our class you'd joke around too." She laughed along with Mani.

Bell rung and we all went our separate ways. Last class of the day and I was excited. I walked in and saw Camila sitting there alone. She looked up and quickly looked away again.

I didn't hesitate and took the seat next to her. The corner of my eyes I saw her tense up. I smiled and leaned close to her.

"You know I don't bite?" I chuckled.

"Welcome class! I am Ms. Lopez and I will be your Spanish teacher this year. I see a few familiar faces. Welcome back! As for the new, I hope you will enjoy the year. Now let's begin with basics to refresh our memories. The person next to you will be your partner for the rest of the year unless I have to change them. So get comfortable with who you are next to."

"Well looks like we are partners again Camz!" I said with a smile.

I looked at her closely and saw a little smile but quickly went away. It was a start and it made me smile.

Class was half way done and Camila and I were already done with our assignment. I haven't met anyone who was able to finish a Spanish assignment so fast.

"Sooo what's your nationality? I can tell you have some Spanish blood in you. I'm Cuban, and you?"

"Same. " she said very silently.

Sure it was a whisper but it was still something. I smiled a bit and we both continued to sit in silence. I silently sang to myself and could see that Camila was listening to me. She stopped playing with her bag and focused on my voice. I smiled and nudged her to sing along but she went back to playing with her bag.

School ended and I got into my car. I was about to drive out until I spotted Camila standing on the side walk waiting. I drove up to her and rolled my window down.

"Need a ride Camz?"

"N-no thanks. My mom is coming to get me."

"Are you sure? Cause I can take you home. It's no biggie."

"I-I'm sure."

"Okay. Well I'll see you tomorrow! Take care okay?"

I drove off slowly and looked in my rear view mirror. I frowned as she looked alone and frightened.

I finally arrived home and was greeted with a huge pie to my face. I looked up to see my brother laughing as he ran into the kitchen. I quickly chased after him and heard my mother yelling for us to stop running around. My dad entered and laughed at my face covered in pie.

"Mija go get washed up! Dinner will be ready soon. Also, get your sister as well"

"Okay Papi!"

I ran upstairs to shower and got changed into my shorts and Twent One Pilots t-shirt. I knocked on my sisters door and told her to come down. We both rushed down as we smelled our mothers cooking. It was always the best part of the day.

Through out the night we spoke of our day and laughed with one another. At the end we helped our mother clean up. Everyone headed to the living room but me.

"Want to watch a movie with us Mija?" My mother asked.

"No thank you mami! I'm very tired. I have to get up early tomorrow."

I kissed everyone goodnight and headed to my room. I laid there staring outside my window. The moon looked full and beautiful as it glowed. I sighed as a certain brunette came to mind. Tomorrow I'd see Camila and I was determined to get her to speak. I mean it was my fault that I was kinda rude to her.

I felt myself slowly drift away into slumber. Tomorrow would be a new day.

A/N: Hey guys! Sorry if this is boring so far. But I'll try to make it more interesting throughout the story. Please comment your thoughts!