Too Innocent [ON HOLD]

~ Chapter One ~

^ Barbara Palvin as Brooklyn ^ 

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My eyes opened as the car came to a halt outside the place I was dreading to be. I leaned my head back, closing my eyes and took 3 deep breaths, trying to calm my nerves.

I was currently at 'Alexandria's boarding school', the most prestigious and finest boarding school in England. Not only did I have to leave behind my home. I had to say goodbye to my incredible and supportive friends and the neighbourhood I'd grown up to love. It had been extremely difficult for me to say my farewells, especially after what had happened there.

But, perhaps it is for the best...

Which was a thought that kept replaying over and over in my head. Part of me knew that staying there would have made me go crazy after the traumatising incident that I knew would always haunt me.

I looked out of the window, about to open the door, however Walter -my chauffeur, well shall we say my father's- opened it for me. I looked up at him and smiled.

"Thank you"

"You are most welcome Miss Reed"

"Oh please Walter, how many times do I have to insist that you call me Brooklyn, or Brooke, whatever your preference" I reply, smiling again.

"Of course Brooklyn, my apologies. How are you feeling now? Are you still nervous?" He questioned.

"Exceedingly" I replied, biting on the skin around my thumb. A nervous habit of mine.

While Walter took out my bags from the boot of the car, I took this time to look over the boarding school, in which would be my home.

My eyes wondered over the magnificent building that stood before me. There was a grand fountain behind me with benches around it. Hundreds of trees and plants covered the ground. I noticed a car park with all the usual expensive cars. Rolling my eyes, I look back to the school, my mind questioning how old it is. I hadn't looked much into the leaflet as I was certain that I didn't want to come here.

My gaze shifts into the distance where I can see hundreds of willow trees... so beautiful. I feel myself smiling as I remind myself to have a look over there when I have some time.

As much as I didn't want to be here, this place was definitely beautiful, however, my stomach still churned with a feeling of sickness as I worried about the fact that I was joining a new school.

Walter has taken my first suitcase and bag and placed them outside of the entrance of the school. I go to lift the second one out to help him, but of course, he insists I don't, like always.

After handing me all of my possessions and checking I'm okay, Walter leaves, waving me a goodbye. I watch as the car shrinks into the distance.

It's currently the summer holidays, in which everyone has around 6 weeks off school. Luckily, there are still 2 weeks left so I'm not joining the school on the first day back or halfway through the year. Yet, I am still very nervous. I've always lived in the same place and been to the same school. I didn't cope well with change, but I was willing to give it a go. It's not like I had a choice anyway.

I knew that mum would never have made me come here.

I take my suitcases and bag through to the reception and walk over to the big desk before me. An old lady sits there looking down tiredly at the computer. She suddenly looks up and gives me a welcoming smile when she realises I'm there. I look down at her name badge, noting that her name is Mrs Wicks.

"Oh! Hello there, you wouldn't happen to be Brooklyn would you? Brooklyn Reed?" She questions.

"Uh, yes, that's me" I reply, however my voice comes out as a croaky whisper, so I immediately clear my throat.