The Deception - A Secret Circle Fan Fiction

Chapter 2

Hey, sorry it's taken me so long to update this, but it's finally done :D

It just took me some time to decided where I wanted the story to go.

My story is gonna follow the general storyline of The Secret Circle but including my own character Hadley Conant. I've decided to start from episode 3 Loner, Cassie already knows about magic and the circle is already bound. Cassie and Adam already share an obvious attraction. Nick is also still alive at this point.

Just to recap:

She is the younger sister of Ethan Conant and therefore aunt of Adam.

She's just moved back to Chance Harbour. She has already found her family's Book of Shadows. Adam does not know this yet.

She's 16 and will be going to school with the rest of the circle.

Hope you enjoy this chapter :D

Chapter 2

The school was fairly easy to find, it was a small town. Plus, it was a big stone building surrounded by trees and lots of greenery. I parked right up front. It was early and the parking lot was still pretty empty.

I stayed in the car for a few minutes, breathing in and out, the butterflies in my stomach refusing to let up. Why was I so nervous? I shook my head, feeling stupid and finally stepped out into the morning sunshine.

Following the narrow path towards the school, a few guys looked me up and down, several girls glared at me and one girl even laughed. I smiled at her sarcastically. This was nothing new. I'd done this before.

The place was brightly lit with lockers and classrooms filling the many hallways. Just your average school.

The office was easy to find, right as you walked in. I stepped into the small room and reluctantly headed over to a plump woman with glasses.

She smiled at me warmly. "Hi, honey, new here I presume?"

I nodded and handed her my enrolment papers.

"Hadley Conant. Ethan's little sister? Wow, you've grown up. Such a beautiful young lady," she gushed.

I blushed slightly but nodded. I wasn't used to people knowing who I was. Everyone knew everyone in this tiny town, even its visitors. Gone were my days of being the new girl, of being anonymous, of feeling almost invisible...

She rummaged through some papers on her desk before finding the right one. "Here you are. This is your schedule," she said as she handed it to me.

"Thanks," I replied, my eyes scanning over the page.

She picked up another small piece of paper. "And a map of the school. Your locker is here." She pointed to a spot that had already been highlighted.

"Thanks," I repeated as I took it from her.

"Well, that's everything you need from me. The Principal will see you now." She gestured to the glass door behind her.

I nodded and reluctantly headed into room.

Sitting at the desk was an attractive blonde woman. I vaguely recognised her.

"Hello, Hadley. Please take a seat," she smiled brightly. She spoke with so much enthusiasm, she almost seemed fake.

I did as she said, trying to smile back.

"We are so happy to have you here. It's been such a long time. I bet Adam and Ethan are pleased to have you back."