Highschool Clichés

~Chapter 1~

A bored sigh leaves my lips as I listen on to the drone like voice of Mr. Fletcher, my English teacher. School started a week ago, and I can already feel my body and mind weakening to the thought of endless boring topics and homework. Not cool.

"Is English supposed to be this boring?"

I turn my head to the person who whispered, only to laugh quietly when I see my best friend's face. Downcast eyes, furrowed eyebrows and a scowl. Practically the whole class was looking like they'd fall asleep any minute now. Nothing new.

I lean over to whisper back, "No, but I think that's the effect Mr. Fletcher has on people." We laugh quietly behind our hands. "Is there something you'd like to share with the class Ms. Abner?" I can already feel the burn crawling from my neck to my cheeks from being caught and it doesn't help that I can hear the amused snickers from my classmates. Just great.

"Well, uhm I..." Riiiiiiinng

I sigh in relief when I heard the bell and hurriedly packed my things with the rest of my classmates. I rush out the door, not missing the unimpressed scowl Mr. Fletcher sent my way. I'm definitely going to pay for that next class. "Your lucky the bell saved you from a ticket to detention." I raise an eyebrow at my best friend, Ciana. "And whose fault is that?" She shrugs before grabbing my hand and pushing through the crowd of hungry students to get to the cafeteria.

Ciana Cage and I met during freshman year. We were both two lost and confused souls trying to find a way among the student population of this hell hole of a school. Ciana with her beacon of a hair and outgoing personality and me, the plain and logical one. Ever since then we just kind of stuck together no matter how odd we might seem for each other.

"I didn't think starting off my senior year would be this boring," Ciana said popping a fry into her mouth. "Well what were you expecting?" She sighs dramatically while rolling her eyes, "Well for starters..." She trails off looking at something or more specifically, someone. I roll my eyes already knowing who it is.

Everett Young.

Charming smile, tall, plays football and is one of the few guys at this school that's not a total ass. He definitely buffed up over the summer too. His arms and chest look like walls of pure muscle. No wonder Ciana's staring. It isn't because Everett was another hot guy that was on the football team that made him popular. The few classes that I did manage to have with him last year proved that he was actually nice and took his school work seriously.

"Why don't you just go talk to him? He's not like the rest of the guys you know." Ciana gives me a are-you-crazy look. "Raven, you know better than I do that, that's a suicide mission. Girls like us can never be with guys like that. Not when there's a hierarchy in place." I roll my eyes at her although I know she's right. Just then, we hear a loud, clanking sound resonate through the cafeteria, instantly silencing everyone. There, standing on a table over flowing with jocks and cheerleaders, is none other than New Hampton's High Queen.

Naomi Archer.

Captain of the cheer leading squad, pretty, rich and blonde.

It doesn't get any better than that

"Party at my house this Friday. Everyone's invited." Her silk like voice is soft and easily made you pay attention even if you didn't want to. And with that, she was off the table and the chatter instantly rises in the cafeteria. "We have to go." I shake my head at Ciana already dreading the thought of going. "I'm not too enthusiastic about seeing a bunch of horny and drunk teenagers. No thanks." I'm preparing myself to hear the thousands of reasons why I should change my mind. "Come on Raven. It's not like we have something better to do. And if we don't go we'll be labelled as losers." I shrug at her, "I don't see where that's a problem."

"It's not like it's your first ever party!"

"Unfortunately."

A fry hits my nose.

I laugh before agreeing to go to the stupid party. It's not like I hate parties, I've been to quite a few of them. It's just that I'm not too happy about going to a Naomi Archer party. But I'm not going to

tell her that. The bell rings, signaling the end of lunch. "See you after school?" I said taking my bag up looking at a beaming Ciana. "Sorry Raven, I've got cheer practice after school." I smile despite my disappointment. Ever since Ciana tried out for the cheer squad last week and got accepted, we've barely got to spend time with each other. Don't get me wrong I'm happy for her, it's something she's always wanted. I just wasn't prepared to be missing my best friend so much.

"Oh." I give her a smile I hope didn't show my disappointment and she gives me a bright one in return before heading off to her next class. I sigh before taking a quick glance at Naomi's table only to see that practically everyone's gone except Everett and someone else. Someone that I've had a crush on since I've first stepped foot in New Hampton High. Someone who is property of Naomi Archer and off limits  to all the dreamy eyed girls at this school, including me.

Seth Muller.

No one knows that I have a crush on him. Not even Ciana. And it's better that way. To be honest he's a complete mystery to me. For someone whose the captain of the football team and as popular as him, you'd expect a lot of things. But he's the complete opposite. He's quiet, kind of reserved, doesn't seem to like the spotlight that always gravitates towards him and let's not forget that he's hot. Easily one of the hottest guys I've ever seen.

And that's seriously not an exaggeration

Just when I'm about to tear my gaze away, he lifts his head up and his eyes are on mine. I gasp before quickly walking towards the cafeteria door feeling the burn of his eyes on me as I walk away. And just when I'm about to leave, the most embarrassing thing happen.

I fucking trip.

I awkwardly get up, taking a quick glance at their table again only to see Everett trying to stifle a laugh and Seth's lips quirk up just the slightest. I rush out the cafeteria with burning cheeks and a bruised ego.

So much for a first impression.

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Okay, hello again my lovely readers just a quick note. Because I'm actually writing the story on my phone, the pictures are not loading up for me to dedicate a chapter to a Cast so, at the top at some of the chapters you'll see a pic of a character already mentioned.

So what did guys think of the first chapter? Was it good? 🌟!

-Kim