Hopeless Romantic

Chaptor One

* alarm goes off at 6:00 AM , blasting Cardi B*

OH MY GOD , today is the day. The day that determines the rest of my life. I immediately hopped in the shower, scrubbing myself viciously with bath and body works' "Beautiful Day" scent . The emotions that I felt at once were limitless , and so many thoughts were going through my brain.

"Eeeeh I can't believe I'm a freshman in high school" I screamed at the top of my lungs, I'm surprised I didn't wake up the neighbors. After the shower I dried off and drowned myself in some perfume that my mom had gotten from France a few months back.. I guess I forgot to mention she's a traveler. I took my precious time doing my hair and makeup. I wanted to be noticed today.

I slipped on my tight black on black outfit with my black suede heels , my hair was straight and styled to the point to where I felt like Aaliyah . I put on the biggest gold hoops I could find, and rubbed my twenty dollar Urban Decay lipgloss on my lips as I walked out the door, heading to my bus stop.

As the bus pulled into the school parking lot, my heart sank to my feet. I felt nauseous and every step I took my ankles would flop.

Walking into the building was like a giant maze, I didn't know where to go or who to talk to. All the seniors looked like grown men and women, mugging me as well as all the other freshy's. I attempted to introduce myself to a group of men.

"Hey guys.." my voice was shaking, and I never been so fearful in my life.

"My names Mercedes, and I'm a freshman.. can you show me where the main office is please ?"

"Nah shawty, but I can show you where my bed is if you let me" said one of the boys. He was wearing some crispy Tru Religion jeans with an all blue collared T-shirt , and some Blue 11s.  All of his friends laughed and pointed at me as if I was some type of showcased animal or something , and that infuriated me .

"Fuck you " I said as I attempted to walk away angrily... but it didn't work out very well. After taking a few steps my ankles flopped again.. breaking one of my heels.  The group of assholes.. I mean young men laughed even harder , causing me to turn around .  I didn't know what to do, or what to say .. so I sat down on the floor .. holding back tears.

A few moments passed and eventually, a girl my age walked up to me, telling me to get off the floor. I hesitated at first, but after the extending of her right hand..reaching for me, I grabbed it and she helped pull me up.
"Are you okay" she asked. Deep down I wanted to say no but I just nodded my head yes.

"My name's Yazzy, and yours?"

"Mercedes. My name is Mercedes"
She looked at me and smiled . "Well Mercedes..." she said in a sweet tone. "I think we're going to be great friends, now come on I'll take you to the office."

We got up and started to walk to the office, well at least she was. I had to limp after every other step..holding the end of my heel in my hand.. she giggled a little and asked me how exactly did I break my heel.. I told her the story and just like that, we clicked. Within the first 10 minutes of school, I already met a new friend, and my new enemies.