Bleed Black: An Academy Novel

Chapter Two

After ten minutes of searching Katie found her room. Turning the brass doorknob she walked in. Looking around she was still in shock that it looked just like her room. Other than the fact that it was cleaner. Everything was put away where it was meant to be. Walking over to one of her dressers she pulled the top drawer and looked inside. It was empty. Shutting it she walked over to her bed. Five outfits were placed on top of her white comforters. Looking over each of them Katie sighed. One was simple, black jeans, a red top, a black jacket, and red all stars.

"Looks like Sam." She said out moving her eyes to the next. A flower patterned dress with pink heels. Next to it was a pair of black leggings and a hoodie with Pink written on it and a pair of running shoes. Second to last was a plain white shirt, faded blue jeans, and black wedges. The last outfit was a black skirt, blue shirt, and knee high black boots. Sighing Katie picked up the black leggings, the pink flower dress, and the black wedges. Walking over to the other door Katie turned the knob and found herself in a bathroom. Flicking on the light she set her clothes down on the sink counter. Searching for a towel she walked over to the shower. Switching on the water she took off her white tank top and her light pink shorts. Setting her bra and underwear with the dress she stepped into the shower.

Once the warm water hit her skin it all came flooding in. She had left home with some girl, she had no clue where she was, or what she was going to do. She was alone. Even compared to the hot water the tears that formed in her eyes burned. Trying to calm herself Katie rubbed her eyes and breathed heavily. Sliding down the wall and onto the shower floor Katie continued to sob. When all of her tears stopped Katie got up. Taking one last big breath she started to wash herself. Once she was done and felt clean again Katie shut the water off and stepped out. Grabbing the towel she dried her hair the best she could. Drying her body off she grabbed her clothes and got dressed. Stepping out of the bathroom she flickered off the light and went to her makeup vanity. Sitting down she ran her brush through her knotted hair. Once her hair was tamed she started on her makeup. Putting light colors on her eye lids she did a small wing and painted her lips a light pink. Looking in the mirror she saw her reflection but not herself. A knock on her door broke Katie from her thoughts. Thinking it was Sam Katie opened the door. Standing in front of her was someone she did not know. A girl with long hair the color of fire, that seemed to shine when the sun hit it. This stranger wore blue jeans, a white shirt, a jean jacket, and one red and one gray all stars. She did not look like any of the other people she had met.

"Hi I'm Hero, Sam sent me down to get you. She realized you didn't know where the heck to go to eat." The girl said crossing her arms over her chest smiling.

"Oh thanks, I'm Katie." Katie said stepping out of her room and shutting the door. The girl who called herself Hero started walking towards the main building. Katie followed behind not getting to close. Even if she wanted to she would not be able to. This stranger with hair like fire was fast. Almost too fast. Â Reaching the main building Katie stopped and looked in the glass door. There was a huge room with two couches the color of the sea during a storm. Three halls came out of the room leading to who knows where. Hero pushed open one of the glass doors and waited for Katie to step in. Once Katie was inside Hero let the door swing shut and started down the hall to the right. Following behind Katie started to smell food. Hero walked into what Katie guessed was the cafeteria. It looked more like a food court. Still following Hero, Katie soon saw some faces she knew. Sam sat in between of Nick and Blake. Her and Nick's fingers were intertwined and her and Blake's elbows were touching. Her sat down in front of Blake and joined in on their conversation.

"Kitten sit down don't be shy." Sam said looking at Katie. Katie sat down a seat away from Hero so she was in front of Nick. "Sorry I left you so fast without a good tour but I had something to do." Sam said to Katie.