School of Equestrians

Chapter 3

A/N: Just another short chapter before we get into the fun stuff!

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"What class do we have first?" asked Eva as they walked out of the dining room.

"Ah. I think I was supposed to take you to see Miss Lee." said Nishtha, turning down another corridor. "Well I might as well take you to see her now. Her office is on the way."

Nishtha led Eva towards a waiting area by the lobby of the Main Building. She knocked on the door of an office nervously.

"Come in!" yelled a loud Scottish voice. Nishtha opened the door and pushed Eva in. The woman sitting behind the desk was in her early 60s, Eva estimated. She had a stern expression on her face and her hair pulled up in a bun. A painting of a young woman jumping a cross country ditch was on the wall behind her.

"Have a seat," Miss Lee said. "I assume that Nishtha welcomed you?" she said.

"Yes, she did, miss." Eva spluttered.

"Good. I have your timetable here." she said, sliding an envelope across the desk. "Also enclosed is a map of the school, information on upcoming events and competitions, and most importantly, your new horse's name and stall number." Eva took the envelope. "Have a good day Miss Barret." Miss Lee announced. Eva took this as a que to leave.

"Thank you, miss." Eva said and stood up. Miss Lee didn't look up. Eva opened the door and slinked out. Nishtha was sitting on one of the chairs in the waiting room, playing on her phone.

"Alrighty then! Let's go!" she said enthusiastically. She stood up. They quickly walked out of the room and into yet another corridor, and out onto the lawn.

"Okay, let's grab the stuff that you'll need for today." said Nishtha. She jogged up to Dunbar House and into the lobby. They passed a blonde girl who Eva recognised.

"Isn't that girl the one who was sitting at our table and said that she was better than everyone?" Eva asked.

"Yup. That's Kasey Burne. She's in the same house as us, unfortunately." answered Nishtha as they climbed the stairs to their room. "She shares a room with this chick called Haley. They're alright, I guess, but Kasey's got a bit of an ego."

Nishtha unlocked the door to their room, and grabbed a duffel bag that was underneath her bed. Eva found her backpack out from her suitcase and started stuffing stationery into it.

"Hold up. What have you got today?" asked Nishtha.

"Uh hang on a sec," said Eva as she pulled the envelope out of her pocket. "I have maths, chemistry, French, and English. Oh and in the afternoon I have horse care and dressage."

"Awh sweet! I have maths, French, and Dressage with you!" yelled Nishtha. Eva started shoving the appropriate items into her bag.

"What horse do you have?" Nishtha asked quickly. Eva pulled the envelope out again and searched through the pieces of paper. She grinned and held one up. On it was a picture of a bay horse, and with medical information attached.

"Iceman," Eva read aloud. "15hh Thoroughbred, 10 years old, gelding, 5 world dressage titles. Stall D63." She started to tear up.

"What's wrong?" asked Nishtha. "The school wouldn't have put you with him unless he was good!"

"It's not that," she sniffled. "I've just never had my own horse before. I've always been riding lesson horses or my neighbour's." Nishtha gave a sympathetic sigh.

"Come on, let's get you to maths." she said and tugged Eva towards the door.

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A/N: Hope you enjoyed that! Should I continue?