Crownless

Chapter 14

I called in some favors and bribed some people at admissions at the school, My new identity Adriana Alders a freshman who plays the piano.  I put my new license in my wallet and made sure I had everything. Fake transcripts, check. Fake birth certificate check. I walked into the office and got my schedule. The first class was Music theory, and I stopped a random girl to ask where it was. She was so tiny and small her small frame was dressed in hipster clothing, her black framed glasses to match. "We have the same class, you can walk with me." Her Spanish accent was thick as she pulled me down the hall.

I looked at the halls of the fancy establishment, decorated with pictures of musical genius and legends. Trophies and awards in cases lined the walls. She finally opened the door and I followed her in. "Oh sorry, I spaced out and forgot to introduce myself, I'm Lex." She reached her hand out.

"Adriana Altman." I shook her hand. She nodded with a shy smile.

"I know. I work in the office for extra money, Don't worry I didn't read too much into your file." She assured me. It irked me that she went snooping but it was kind of useful to know someone with access to files.

"Oh okay. You think you can hook me up? I need a little extra cash." I lied. She unpacked her books on to the table and got her pens out. She began rambling on about herself and school. I let my eyes wander until I met eyes with a pair of emerald irises that were very familiar. My mouth went dry as I took in this guy, he seemed different than the other day, almost more sinister. This guy was cocky and oozed arrogance.

"Who is that?" I pointed at him, and Lex followed my point. A grin spread across her face.

"That my dear friend is the evil twin, Eric Elders. He is part of the hottest twins at this school. His brother is a total prince charming, while he's a cliche bad boy. He is sexy though, I would tread lightly." She began taking the notes that the professor began lecturing. I played the part and took the notes, but I studied the other descendant. My necklace burned hot on my chest. 

The day went fast and I noticed that the dear Elder boys were the IT boys of the school. All the girls blushed as they walked by as all the guys greeted them. They had that effect on everyone, like a presence that you craved to be around them. I cleared my throat, trying not to fall into lust over these little boys. I might have a body of an eighteen-year-old, but I definitely am centuries old.

A few classes later and I was officially over being here. I feel entirely too old to be taking classes, and I'd rather do a hundred other things than sit here all day and listen to the professors' drone on and on. Adriana was nice enough, maybe a little too nice. She gabbed on and on at lunch and I couldn't keep my eyes away from the table where the Elder twins sat. I bit my lip trying to think of a plan on how to get the attention of the clique, and finally, it clicked. I'll just ask Adriana if she knows the dirt.

"So the Elder twins and their clique tell me more." I said popping a grape on my well-glossed mouth. She began feeding me with information. I nodded and took in every word as I stared across the table. She told me where they hung out, who was important to them, and how they ended up here. 

"The Asian girl, Julie Cho, is the smartest and most adorable girl at this school. She's very sweet but can be very competitive, she always makes sure that she's number one." I nodded as I took in the innocent looking girl. Something told me there was more to her story than she led on, I could see it in her chocolate almond eyes.

"Then you have Blake, the stoner. Violinist and a master at it. He's so easy to get along with. We used to be best friends in high school. Our families are close friends but he became too cool for me." She pouted. It was obvious that she liked the guy, she needed more self-esteem.