Prey || h.s (On Hold)

One

This is the part where I wake up panicked and skipping a shower for the second day in a row because I'm late all my life. Literally. I was born a week late so.
Immediately, I attempt to finger comb through my curly mane, give up, and pull it into a high ponytail. Of course, I have to scrub deodorant under my arms to try to hide the stench of yesterday's softball practice and splash cold water on my face. I then, pull on a plain white t-shirt and the same distressed jeans I wear every time I'm late (which is at least three times a week), grab my bag and keys and race down the stairs. At the bottom waiting for me are the same shoes I grab whenever I am late.
My mom isn't home yet as usual so it looks like I'm walking again. I grab a bottle of water from the fridge and drink it as I take the short walk from my house to Madison Lake High School. It's a blessing and a curse living so close to school. I make it there in less than ten minutes, giving me a good two minutes after the bell to put my things in my locker, which is a whole five minutes earlier than yesterday. Nice.
As always, I attempt to tiptoe my way to my desk and as always I'm caught by Mr. Dav. He's a cool teacher though.
"Every day Black, every day," He says feigning disappointment as he shakes his head at me.
"I'm sorry Sir, honestly my deepest apologies, " I begin, making my way to my desk, " I was up so late last night finishing you're research paper that you assigned me. I was just soooo tired. Woe is me," I finish my performance with a heavy sigh.
A few chuckles are heard across the room.
"Personally I think you overdid that one but good effort Eden. Alright guys, let's get started with today's lesson: poems."
I have no friends in this class, or any of my classes for that matter, so I pay attention and take notes on the gold Mr. Dav is preaching about the art of poetry and flowers and fairies.
That's right, I'm your average loner, over achiever nerd with no friends. Except I'm not. I have friends, just only in lunch because, well, they decided to be degenerates and drop all they're honors and AP classes to have a stress free senior year. It's fine though because I honestly need the focus for these classes.
Speaking of which, I can't seem to focus entirely on my notes. There's something itching at the back of my brain. Something's different today but what? As if on cue, the bell rings and it's like the sound that goes off in my head as I realize the change.
The usually unoccupied seat to the left of me was filled today.
He was tall. Yes definitely tall. In fact, he probably towered over me. A good eight inches on me. Curse these 5 "3 genes. And his hair is long, curly, and rich, deep brown, cascading just below his shoulders. He has a decent build, not too muscular, just enough. That's all I got before he disappeared out of the room. He must really hate AP English literature.
Did no one else notice this kid? Everyone seemed to be going about they're business like nothing's changed. There's no new student buzz or anything, which I kind of find unfair because it seemed like the whole school was talking about me when I came here to Boston from California. Ridiculous.
"Eden, I know you have this creepy crush on me and all but you gotta leave now bud," Mr. Dav joked.
"You wish old man, " I laughed. I gathered my things and walked out after saying my goodbyes to the best teacher ever.
Now, back to the new kid. I'll call him..... John. The default name for all who I don't know. I wonder when he got here. Couldn't have been much long ago since this is my first time seeing him. I also wonder why still, as I walk through these halls, I hear no gossip or wild rumors about John.
Maybe because I'm a girl? Even then, the girls at least should be talking about him. He seemed good looking enough. Mid-thought, I smack straight into something. And of course, it's the man of the hour.
"Oh, I'm sorry, " I say as I recollect myself. Before I could look up, John disappears. Damn.
Alright John, apology withdrawn. Smack.
What? Did he come back for revenge? I said I was sorry...
"Can you be more spaced out?"
Oh okay, that makes more sense. Looking up, I'm greeted with Chris, my best friend since I got here three years ago. He's the complete opposite of me. Really open, kind, actually friendly. We clash all the time but he always comes around.
"My mind is just on something else right now, my bad Christopher"
"Stop calling me that. What's your mind on though?"
" It's that new kid. It's like no one even knows he's here," I begin as we walk towards my next class.
"What new kid?" I stop.
"You can't be serious."
"What? What'd I miss?"
I continue walking.

"What do you mean what new kid? Get it together man. The tall one, with the hair?"
"Who, Styles?"
"What kind of name is Styles?"
"His names Harry, " he responds, looking at me like I should know this.
"What kind of name is Harry?"
"Come on Eden, stop messing with me. He's been here since like, sophomore year."

"What? Where have I been? No way he's been here that long, sitting next to me and I didn't notice. You stop messing with me."
"You're really out of it today huh. Did you forget to take your pills today?"
"Haha, so original. No seriously, though, are we talking about the same person?"
"Pretty tall, long hair, always by himself?"
"Check, check, I think check. So why haven't I noticed him?"
"I don't know but here's your stop Eden. Practice today?"
"Yeah. Meet me after?"
"Always. See you later" I wave as he disappears into the pool of students. I enter my next class still wondering why I'm so out of the loop. Maybe he has been here and just switched his schedule. Best explanation I've got right now. Even though it doesn't explain the lack of buzz surrounding a new student. Even if he did come two years ago, I still don't remember anyone ever talking about it so.
Just as my thought ends, in walks "John" himself. Of course as fate has it. No one even bats a eye as he strolls in like he's been here for years. I see him a bit better now. His face is hard, cold, and mean. A very defined mean... He's super pale. I'm talking no color. As if he has no blood running through his body. But still, strangely super attractive.
He takes the seat next to me. But wait, that seat is usually taken by that kid who thinks flirting is a sport. Now that kid is in the seat by the window of the room that no one sits in cause it's too damn cold. This is getting to be too much for me.
" So are you gonna introduce yourself or..." I state , a little more harsh than I meant it.
" Are we not past introductions Eden," He retorts, not bothering to look at me. The way he says my name...like he has known me for years. But I know there's no way.
"Excuse me? How do you know my name?"
"You told me, remember." Now he turns his head slightly to address me.
" No I didn't, I just met you." Now he's full on staring at me. His eyes...so... green. Easy to get lost in...oh no. I am not gonna do this.
" We met two years ago Eden in Mr. Dav's class. Did you hit your head or something? I think you might want to get yourself checked", he says dryly, contradicting the flash of.... what is that? Anxiousness? Yeah, the anxiety in his eyes. He turns back around, as Ms. Grey begins her lesson, signifying the end of the conversation.
I know I'm not crazy. I've never seen this boy in my life and everyone is acting like he didn't just pop up here. I am very confused. The rest of the day went on with me getting more and more anxious of him being here seeing that he's in ALL but one of my classes; history. Why am I so out of the loop? Why only me? I've been asking all day if he's been here all this time. All the same answers.
Yes.
Yeah this is just wrong.
This boy Harry is not going to make me think I'm out of my mind. I'm gonna find out what the deal is with him.
Honestly though, I should have just minded my own business and carried on like everyone else.

Here's the first chapter guys!!! Sorry if it's kinda boring but it's just a filler chapter ya know. I feel like they're going to be like this for the next few chapters but bare with me. Thanks for reading, comment and vote, bye buddies!

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