Horse Academy (2)

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

By 8:12am I was finishing up with Storm, putting him in one of the pastures allocated to him and a number of other horses. He seemed to be fine about the move so far and takes off to investigate. I pondered about what else I needed to do today and thought back to my timetable. I'm not hungry and I wouldn't make it in time for breakfast anyways however the track and field tryouts are in less then half an hour so I might as well go watch. Since I had plenty of time to get changed I took my time to get back to the dorm room. One sport is enough for me, but maybe I should consider doing a team sport? Volleyball is a favorite of mine.

The second I open the door I'm greeted by silence throughout my room, Kit must be out with some of her friends I think to myself. Since it was warming up by now I changed into a white top, blue skinny jeans and a pair of white converse. I quickly brushed my hair and left it down due to pure laziness before picking up my sun glasses and bag containing my phone, purse and keys. As I left the dormitory I heard someone calling my name from inside, turning I'm met by Ebony who's looking every bit of stylish. Her fiery red hair was in loose curls, while she was wearing a white blouse, denim shorts, sandals and sun glasses. The outfit gave me a 'beach girl' vibe. I never use to get intimidated back at home, but at EFA, it seems as though it's happening all the time.

"I wanted to introduce myself officially, I'm Ebony Thompson. I was in your riding examination earlier" she gives me a beaming smile.

"I'm Taylor" I introduce feeling a little on edge, were those things Kit told me true? She looks harmless, but I can't be sure though.

"Oh I know, I just wanted to say you looked fabulous, I just really hope you aren't put on the beginners team, you have so much potential. Perhaps some time we could ride together?" her smile staying on her face the whole time.

"Ride together?" I ask taken back.

"Yeah, I could give you some pointers? After all, I am one of the best riders in our grade" she chirps.

"Right.... well I'm going to the tryouts right now so I guess I'll see you around" I said, before trying to leave.

"Oh I thought you would be practicing for tomorrow? They say you're guaranteed a spot on the team but trust me, the coaches here will kick you out just like that if you screw up" Ebony states clicking her fingers.

"-but hey, I could be wrong? Good luck though" she waves goodbye and disappears.

As I begin turning around, I almost bump into another familiar face.

"Don't let her interfere with your riding. Ebony's just trying to psych you out, it's like her welcoming ritual to EFA"

"Stephanie right?" I question.

"That's me, and seriously forget about her, you'll be fine" Stephanie encourages.

Her guard was down, and for once she seemed to look genuinely nice.

Since she was heading to watch the tryouts like me, we both went together. I found out Stephanie wasn't on the equestrian team however she played hockey. She also was from New Jersey when she started here at EFA two years ago.

Appearance wise, Stephanie had thick brown hair just above her waist, dark silver/grey eyes and fair skin. Overall, she was an interesting and knowledgeable person to speak too. As we take a seat on the bleachers by the field, Stephanie and I exchange numbers. She actually seemed cool...

Our topic soon turned to the tryouts as it started, one of the coaches spoke clearly into the microphone prompting students to get into a particular order. All of it was rather boring to watch, I would prefer to be the actual person trying out. Spectators and peers seemed to be more interested in socialising then watching, who could blame them. What caught my interest was the headmistress speaking to Jackson and Zander, Stephanie seemed to catch onto my gaze. The headmistress seemed to be in her early 40's, her features almost like the boys.