Divergent Powers High

Chapter 40: Back at it

I slip on the outfit Christina and Lynn bought me, kind of ecstatic. My first day back at school, in, well, I don't really know how long. Just a few days ago most of the school was dancing and having fun at my house, forgetting all of the chaos of the past few months. 

It was honestly one of the best nights I've had in a long time, besides Christmas. 

I slip on my ring from Tobias, admiring the design. We talked about whether or not to wear them at school, and he was nervous, but okay with it. 

I look in the mirror, feeling comfortable with the snug red sweater and black leggings. It's definitely a basic outfit, but it makes me feel safe. I smile, for once not doubting how I look. 

"Bea, are you ready to go?" Tobias shouts from the guest bedroom, really his bedroom. He is living here, since while I was gone, his father was exposed and is now in jail. It's hard knowing my time away made me miss something so hard on Tobias. But we are okay now, and that is what matters. 

"I'll be out in a second!" I shout back, grabbing my phone and bag. We walk out at the same time, meeting at the top of the stairs. 

"Are you going to be alright?" He whispers, pulling me into his arms.

I nuzzle into his jacket, relaxing from the familiar scent of leather and cologne. He holds my head, taking a deep breath. I look up, bringing his lips to mine. He smiles, kissing me sweetly. 

"Come on guys!" Caleb shouts, throwing a glove at us. 

I shake my head, making him go downstairs. 

"I'll be fine, Tobias." I respond, once my brother is out of earshot. He grins, staring into my eyes. I gaze into his own sea of blue, something so captivating. They are so familiar, so loving. He has a way of pulling you in and making sure you never let go. 

We head outside to his car, and he throws our backpacks into the back seat. I jump into the passenger side and buckle in, offering a smile as Tobias does the same. 

"It'll be fun. I promise." He says, grabbing my hand as we pull out. 

The whole school is buzzing when we arrive, because nobody has been here since the David stuff went down. While we were gone, they've added gates around the entire premises, and there are guards stalking the outer edges. The actual walls of the school are now covered in some kind of steel, likely for extra protection. 

"It looks like they went all out with the renovations." I mumble, hopping out. 

Tobias laughs, "Well, let's hope it's all worth it."

He grabs my bag for me, and we head to the front. The gates have a large security scanner surrounding it, and we have to put our backpacks and phones through a separate scanner. I can see another smaller set up at the entrances to the school. 

I walk up to the right side, Tobias following closely behind me. As I throw my phone in a bin with Tobias's, one of the guards nudges me. I look up, greeted with a smile. "Thank you, Six. If it weren't for you, I'd be afraid for my little girl to grow up in this world." 

I smile, tears stinging my eyes, "It wasn't just me, but I'm glad I've helped." 

He pats me on the back before I walk through, and collect my stuff on the other side. "See, everyone is excited to see you." Toby says, throwing an arm over my shoulder. 

I lean into his chest, breathing deeply, "Yeah, I guess." 

"Oh my God is that Six?" I hear someone whisper, and then a squeal. 

"Shit." I mumble, speeding up. 

After everything that's happened, my hair has returned to that pure white color, so it's a pretty iconic look. The ends still have leftover red dye. So of course, it'll be easy to recognize me.