Beauty and The Beast

Chapter 5

Gotta change the world into your dancefloor

Determinate determinate

Push until you can't and then demand more

Determinate determinate

You and me together

We can make it better!

I was enjoying my beauty sleep till I heard a voice that sounded like a dying whale...or worse.

I rolled my eyes.

It must be the stupid neighbor. I decided to shut the window but to my surprise it was already shut.

How loud could this bastard get?

I got up and walked over to the window. He was at his porch, watering plants. I crossed my arms and glared at him.

He smirked at me.

I gave him my middle finger. He mouthed 'bitch'. I mouthed 'proud of it'.

I closed the curtains and made my way out of my room. I hopped down the stairs till I got to the kitchen.

My whole family was already down there.

''Anyone woken up by the neighbor's voice, raise your hand''

They all raised their hands. I chuckled.

''Breakfast on the counter'' my mum said.

I took my breakfast and started eating.

''Any plans for today, honey?" Steve asked.

''I really don't know'' I replied with my mouth stuffed.

''Don't talk with your mouth full. It's gross'' Gerald said.

''Like you would know anything about manners''

''Bella! Be nice to your brother'' my mum scolded.

''I didn't do shit''

''Language" Steve warned.

I rolled my eyes and continued eating.

Nobody said anything else. When I was done, I put my plate in the dishwasher and went to my room.

I entered my bathroom and took a shower in preparation for school. Ten minutes later, I was done. I stood in front of my walk in closet, trying to decide what to wear.

I decided to go with a blue crop top, black ripped jeans and blue converse.

I grabbed my bag, headphones and iPod and made my way downstairs

''I'm out" I shouted to no one in particular before going outside to get in my car.

As usual, Pablo was already there waiting for me.

"Good morning, miss Martins"

"Morning"

"Where to?"

"School"

He nodded and drove me to school.

On our way, I browsed through 'the eye' blog on my phone, looking for anything that might seem interesting.

I was still #1 on the 'what's trending' list.

The person who leaked Bella's nudes still hasn't been found but we suspect it might be Leslie Arnolds.

After all, what's a better way to bring your opponent down other than posting their nudes?

I shook my head and scrolled down. The internet is filled with a bunch of useless people who have no job other than poking into affairs of others.

A few minutes later we got to school.

"Have a nice day" Pablo told me.

"Thanks"

With a heavy sigh, I got down from the car. I could already feel all of my energy draining from me.

I have to face this huge crowd again. Just like Drew said, I won't give the person the satisfaction of knowing he or she got to me.

I'm going to handle this situation like nothing happened.

Sure, my crown may have tilted a little but it didn't fall. I just have to adjust my crown, hold my head high and carry on like the queen that I am.

I heard whispers as I walked through the hallway but I ignored them. Half of these people won't matter in a few years anyway.

Thankfully I was seat partners with Stephanie. She usually keeps me entertained.

''Hey '' she greeted me.

I smiled at her in response.

Our literature teacher instructed us to turn to a page in our textbook.

She was interrupted by the banging of the door. All eyes to the front as Drew Parker came in.

Mrs. Robinson cleared her throat.

''Mr. Parker, you're late as usual''

"I don't care" he smiled like he didn't have a care in the world.

''You will care.. .in detention'' she gave him a slip.

He squeezed it and threw it in the trash can.

Everyone gasped.

''What are you staring at?'' He questioned.

Nobody could respond.

''I thought so''

He walked to his back seat. He put his two legs on the table and placed hisheadphones over his ears. He leaned back and closed his eyes.

I stared at him in confusion. How can someone this mean could care about me?

Why did he take me home that day?

Why was I so intrigued by him?

How come I never bothered to talk to him before?

''Stop staring!'' Amber whispered in my ear from behind me.

I blinked in shock.

''Thanks for scaring me, idiot"

I rubbed my temples in an attempt to calm myself down. I was getting a little tense.

"By the way, we're sitting together at lunch today"

"Don't we always?"

"For the female elites only"

"Alright"

"You coming to the game tonight, Bella?" Stephanie asked me.

I totally forgot. The football game of the season is tonight.

"Yeah sure. We aren't cheering, are we?"

"No" Amber answered.

''Okay"

When none of them was paying attention, I turned back to look at Drew again. He still had his eyes closed. He looked so peaceful with a soft expression.

Who are you, Drew Parker? Who are you really?

You talk about me having a hard exterior but I have a feeling that you have one too.

I guess I might just have to figure you out myself.