Affliction

Chapter One

Meredith's POV

Today was my first day of classes at MICA. I have worked so hard to be in the position I am in. I have devoted my life to art in every way you can imagine. I even sacrificed my friends and family just so I could spend my time studying to get good enough grades to qualify for this school, so when I got my acceptance letter I was so over joyed I immediately packed all my things and made my way to Boston. I officially moved into my dorm last week and quickly took a liking to my roommate Paige. Paige looks like the type of girl who always has the guys tripping over each other, with her long brown hair, and big boobs its not hard to see why guys fawn over her. We are complete opposites, but I guess that's why we got on so well.

As Paige and I made our way through campus we spotted a small corner café and decided to stop and have some breakfast before our first class of the day. We were seated at a booth and a waiter quickly approached us and asked what we would like to drink. "I'll have a vanilla bean latte please" I smiled at the waiter as he wrote down my order. it turns out that Vanilla bean lattes are Paige's favorite too, I guess we're not so different after all. After we finished our drinks we quickly payed the cashier and began speed walking to our first class, both going our separate ways as we walked into the large building. My first class happened to be Art through the ages, and I was super excited to meet the teacher since I had heard so many good reports about him in the past. I walked into the large room and found half of the seats towards the back filled up. Since I actually liked learning, and taking notes I chose a seat in the front row so I would have a direct view of the teacher.

The bell rang signaling it was time for class to start and all the muffled voices of students behind me began to settle down. The teacher introduced himself as Professor Willis and began informing us of the objectives of his class. As he was talking I quickly jotted down notes on my syllabus he had given us, to make sure I would remember everything I would need for the upcoming classes. As class ended everyone filed out, except for me because I wanted to introduce myself properly to Professor Willis. Professor Willis looked to be about in his mid forty's, with blue eyes and a shiny bald head. He wore a white polo and a pair of khakis, along with a pair of brown dress shoes, the average teacher uniform.

"Excuse me Professor, I'm Meredith McGregor, and I just wanted to say I'm really looking forward to being a part of your class this year." I smiled at him as I stuck my hand out for him to shake. "Hello Meredith, its a pleasure to meet you, you seem like you are on the verge of becoming a great student here at MICA this year, and if you ever need help with anything don't hesitate to ask." he said as he shook my hand. "Thank you sir" I smiled as I made my way out of the classroom and to my next class.

When lunch time came around I stopped by the same café Paige and I had breakfast at this morning and had the chicken alfredo noodles. When I looked at the time on my phone I only had 15 minutes till i had to be in my last class of the day which was all the way on the other side of the campus. After i paid for my meal i ran out of the café hoping i could reach the class on time. I ran through the building and zoomed around the corner to my Arts and Technologies class and made it just as the bell rang.

I struggled to find a seat in the large room, it was either sit in 5th row beside some curly haired boy where I couldn't see, or sit in the back beside a girl who I looked a lot like Paige. I chose the second option and made my way to the back of the room. As i got closer to the girl i found out that it was in fact Paige, and at about the same time i realized it was her she let our a squeak and ran towards me and engulfed me in a hug. "Thank god your in this class" I breathed as she let me out of her embrace and guided me to the seat in the back.

I sat next to Paige, and she was seated beside a boy who seemed to be the same age as us, he had blonde hair that was put up into a quiff, he had pale blue eyes, along with a barley noticeable lip ring sticking out his bottom lip. "Hi, I'm Luke, Paige's boyfriend" he smiled as he took Paige's hand in his. Great now I'm the third wheel. "I'm Meredith" I smiled and Luke nodded his head.

I slowly began pulling out my books I would be needing for class as Professor Herrin passed out a syllabus to all the students. I glanced over the paper and discovered this class might be harder than I thought. After everyone had received a syllabus, Professor Herrin instructed us to read over it, and then to use the rest of the class time to catch up on any work. Which was weird because today was the first day of classes. I looked over at Paige, but she was busy sucking faces with Luke, so I glanced around the classroom. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the curly headed boy in the fifth row staring intently at me, but before I could confirm it was me he was looking at the bell rang and everyone jumped up and shuffled out of the room. Class was over.

.........................................

Sorry if there's any typos!

I'm only human.

Jess xx