The Girl Who Spoke Every Language

part four

I lied in my cot for a while before I realized that sleep wasn't going to come. I got up slowly and looked at the clock.

-3:20 am-

I looked around and saw everyone sleeping peacefully. I sighed and put on my shoes and made my way to the front door. Stepping outside I let out a breath of air. The world is so big and having freedom is a big thing for me. I want to be able to go anywhere at anytime. I look at the empty streets and walk towards the heart of the city. A few people pass by me but I don't feel threatened or unsafe. I find myself drawn towards this small ally way. I hear cheers coming from the distance and instantly put my hood up.

When I reach the circle of people I push my way to the front and see two men fighting. I instantly look away, the memories rushing to the surface,

'HIT HER' 'COME ON NAILAH'
*wip*
'IF YOU WONT DO IT I WILL'
*punch*

Tears spring to my eyes and I take a step back only to crash into someone,

"watch where your going you... Nailah?"

I look up at Reese and laugh to myself bitterly,

"of course it's you"

He frowns and grabs my arm dragging me out of the ally. I get out of his hold and take a deep breath,

"How stupid are you? Your alone in the shadiest part of the city" he says while taking a step towards me

I take a step back and shake my head

"I can take care of myself" I say softly. Being rude to people is not something I enjoy and me and Reese's small argument earlier was the first time I've done something like that in years.

Reese sighs and his anger disappears,

"I'm sorry about earlier" he says truthfully

I nod my head

"why did you do it?"

"Honestly, I don't know. A beautiful girl shows up out of no where with no back story. It intrigues me"

"privacy is something I take very seriously" I say while shoving my hands in my pocket,

"I understand but can you at least tell me something"

I think about it for a while before I reply,
"Depends, what do you want to know"

"um let's see. Nationality, where you moved from, and how you speak Italian"

I think about whether I should tell the truth and don't see any harm in doing so,

"I was born in Cario Egypt. I moved here from Poland and I learned Italian when I lived there for a few months"

Reese's face goes into disbelief,

"I believe that your Egyptian but how did you end up in Poland and Italy?"

"I was moved around a lot. You know how the system is" wow I'm a good liar

"Rightttt... how did you learn Italian in a few months? It's an extremely hard language"

"Actually it was one of the easier ones to learn. I pick languages up really fast" I say truthfully because I really do. Learning a language is easy and I'm thankful that I have been gifted with this talent,

"wait how many do you speak"

I smile and start my walk back home. He follows me waiting for my answer

"all of them..."

"No way" he says while playfully shoving me

I smile and shrug
"Why would i lie?"

We both reach the shelter and Reese stops me before I go inside,

"we both have school in less than 2 hours"
I nod my head agreeing before he continues,

"Listen, i don't normally obsess over girls or chase after them. I don't know what it is about you but your just so different and mysterious. It encourage's me to find the real you"

I shake my head. A good looking guy wants to get to know me, but I know better

" You and me, were too different" I say finally

"you don't know me though and I don't know you yet. Give me a chance"

"Have a good night Reese"

I go inside quickly not wanting to hear his reply. This wasn't good. I just hope he takes my rejection and gives up.

~~~~~~~~~

Two hours later Olivia shows up looking extra happy. She gives me my uniform and says that she's here to pick me up for school. I put on the uniform and walk outside. Olivia's standing by her car,

"Hey do you mind if I walk?" I ask

"Yea sure I'll come with you" she says while grabbing my arm and dragging me towards the school.

When we get there, the front steps are crowded once again and everyone is looking directly at me,

"Olivia why are they still starring at me" I whisper

"You're the hot new girl duh"

I shake my head and walk faster trying to get inside. We go to the office and I get my schedule and Olivia compares ours,

"ok so we have lunch and last period together, which is gym"

"ok. Ill see you then" I say before walking away to my first class which is French

When I find the class I walk inside and see no one in the class yet. I smile at the teacher and go sit in the very back. Students start to pile in and eventually the bell rings signifying that class is now in session.

"ok class we have a new student. Please stand up and introduce yourself... on français (in French)"

I stand up and clear my throat,

"je m'appelle Nailah (my name is Nailah)"

The teacher nods and I sit down instantly not liking all the attention. I stare out the window not listening to his lecture because I don't really need to learn anything new.

when the bell rings I get up quickly, darting out of class. I then go to my locker and put my french book in it because I don't have a bag and I don't really feel like carrying it around all day. I walk to my next lesson and sit in the very back by the window. People continue to pile in and give me strange looks but I ignore them.

"Ok class we have a new student-" the teacher starts but is cut off by the door opening,

Reese walks in and his eyes directly go to me. He walks over to me and sits in the only seat left available... right next to me.

"Ah Reese how nice of you to join us. Anyways as I was sayin before I was rudely interrupted, we have a new student, Nailah please stand up and introduce yourself"

I groan silently and stand up introducing myself- yet again.

The teacher hands out a test to everyone to see if we're all prepared for the new unit. I stare at my page and pick up my pencil,

Come on Nailah. It's just some math. You might have the education of a 10 year old but it can't be too hard... right?

I was wrong. The end of the period came and I had only written my name. Reese who was collecting the papers looked at mine weirdly. He put it back down, along with his completed paper and walked away to collect the rest of the classes. I looked at his back with disbelief... he was really going to help me?

I shake my head and break whatever trance I was in and quickly copies a total of three of his questions. When he came back to collect the work I nodded at him gratefully.

"Ok class your homework is page 30 questions 1-10. Have a good day" the teacher says while dismissing us

Reese is the first one out of the door and I run after him in hopes of being able to verbally thank him but he's no where to be found.