I stood in front of my mirror glaring at the horrible uniform. Who ever came up with the design was perverted & had no fashion sense what so ever! The skirt was black and silver, pleated and only went about half way down my thigh. The top was a little better, but not much with it's cap sleeves and blazer it was still hideous to say the least. And the shoes? Don't even get me started! After pulling down the skirt and fiddling with the top I grabbed my bag and left with a huff. I don't get why my parents are making me go to this stupid school anyways. Did I want to leave all my friends back home and move here? No. Was I forced to? Yes. I didn't even bother greeting my parents, they knew I was mad at them, so I just grabbed my keys and walked out the door. The school was only about five minutes away but I didn't want anyone even remotely important to see me in these clothes. If it was up to me I would go to public school, but no my mother wants me to graduate from the academy she went to so she can brag to all her friends about it. I arrived at the school an hour early so I could find a good parking space, get my schedule, not be late on my first day etc. Important things or so I was told since my mother had specifically made a list for me. I parked realizing that no one else was even there and decided to take a look around. There was a bridge that overlooked a nice pond, a gorgeous garden filled with roses of every color and a grand fountain in the back of the school which was much more like a castle. From what I could tell there was about eight buildings all used for various things for which I didn't know but I assumed that some of them were dorms seeing as it was a boarding school as well as a regular academy. I made my way around the campus taking note of good places to eat, ditch class, and just be alone. After about twenty minutes of exploring I went inside and hunted for the office while throughly enjoying the scenery. It was beautiful and massive in all it's glory. The floor was spotless and everything was either a cream or gold color which honestly made no sense considering the uniforms were black & silver. I finally found the office and knocked before entering.
"hello" the lady at the desk told me with a sweet smile.
I smiled back to be polite of course and then continued to tell her the usual, I'm new here, my name is....blah blah blah. After she gave me a map, my locker and my schedule she excused herself and I left to go get lost. Oh joy! I thought sarcastically as I made my way through the halls and up the stairs. After about my forth set of stairs I finally found my homeroom, AP Chemistry. The lights were off and no one was inside so I decided to go to my next course which was of course on the first floor! There is no way in heaven I am going to walk up and down these stairs every single day. I thought as I made my way slowly down the stairs, much easier than going up but no less annoying. When I reached my destination I decided to take a break and sat on a arched ledge taking in the whole architecture of the castle they call a school. The place looked gothic and terribly dark from the outside but the interior was light and warm, I loved it! It's huge archways in place of doors and high ceilings reminded me of my home so far way. A wave of nostalgia hit me hard and I felt the tears build up in my eyes but I pushed them back reminding myself I don't cry. Crying makes you weak and I'm anything but. The first bell rang bringing me out of my thoughts and I glared at the stairs. After my glaring contest with the stairs we both decided I won ha! and I reluctantly got up and made my way back up those dang stairs. When I made it I sighed realizing that people had already started filing into the halls to gather by their lockers, make out with their girlfriends, and go to class. I walked to my class hoping I wasn't the first one there. How lame would that be? And sighed in relief when I saw a few people there already. The teacher was no where to be found so I decided to pick a seat. Leave it my mother to enroll me into a school half way through the year when everyone already knows each other and has their own clique. I sighed again and chose a seat by the window in the second to last row then put my bag and jacket on the chair. The room was unbelievably stuffy and my medium long brown hair was forced to stay down thanks to my horrible memory which made me forget a hair tie. I fanned myself hoping for it to help but it only made it worse like I was fanning more hot air towards myself. Girls all around me were pointing and gossiping, something I was never into. If someone wanted you to know their business they would tell you, if not you should shut up. Harsh but it's the truth. Suddenly the entire room went quiet and I looked up to see a group of guys walk in. Weird I hadn't noticed how many hot guys there were here but compared to the group of them that just walked in, none of them could compare. I concluded looking around the room. Nope defiantly not. They were all tall, built and handsome. A few of them had that cute thing going for them with their light eyes and dimples but for the most part they were just hot. I, however wasn't interested on doing anything more than looking, that's all boys are good for anyways just something nice to look at. I brushed my hands through my hair wishing someone would please turn on the air-conditioning already, as I heard a high pitched voice in my ear. "ex-cuse me" She said tapping her foot with her arms crossed over her chest. She had a fake smile plastered on her face and It took me a moment to realize who she was. Ah, the popular girl. Every school has one and this one looked like she could double as the school's slut too. Her skirt was about four inches shorter than mine and her shirt was cut in a vneck so you could see the top of her bra. I mentally gaged as I put on a sweet smile which only widened when she looked at me shocked. I get that a lot. My hair was straight today only because I took the time to fix it, it usually has natural waves which I have actually grown to love and my eyes a light shade of blue-green but the look grey and sometimes violet although I'm not sure why, it's a mystery to even doctors. I was cute, pretty at the most but not beautiful so when people look at me like this I just roll my eyes. This seemed to snap her out of whatever trance she was in and go all witchy on me again.
"I said excuse me"
"I know, your excused"
"you're in my seat" she said pointing.
"sorry, next time you won't be full on making out with some guy who's not even hot by the way honey and get here sooner so you can sit here"
"move" she said ignoring my comment on her boyfriend or friend with benefits ew. I thought mentally shuddering
"why?"
"because that's my seat you freak"
I was really getting tired of hearing her voice, it was like a cat screeching and a dog whining at the same time and it was hurting my ears.
"like I said-" I started again but I was cut off.
"just give her the seat" a deep voice spoke and I had to forcefully push away the thoughts that entered my head at that moment. I looked behind the witch to see the cutest guy that had ever graced the ground before me. He smirked before continuing. "you can sit next to me" She looked at him shocked and started protesting. "no-Kailen I can just-" I took that as my cue to move and grabbed my things to change seats while she just glared at me. "you wanted as you said 'your seat' so there you can have it today, but tomorrow I won't be so nice Candy"
"it's Vanessa"
"yeah but I figured since you dress like a stripper, you need a stripper name" I whispered and laughed when I saw her face go red.
"you have no idea who your messing with new girl" She said practically yelling while I kept my tone even and light.
"actually apparently you don't, gosh Candy you don't know my name and I thought we were gonna be the best of friends!" i mocked looking hurt. She cocked her head to the side and I went and sat as I waited for her to get it. "Wow she's slow" I thought out loud looking at Kailen's watch. He was drinking water and spit it out laughing as the teacher walked in looking at us with narrowed eyes.
The poor unlucky fellow in front of us stood up with a disgusted look on his face as he stared at Kailen with anger I was about to warn him "Kailen um you should-" but he was quick to his feet.
"call me Kai and that's my cue to run" he told me winking before taking off down the hall, the other guy hot on his trial yelling all kinds of swears as the class erupted in laughter, with even the teacher joining in. After it slowly died down, the teacher started taking role and I anxiously awaited my name. "Akira?" "here" I replied instantly as every eye turned to me, the girls a mixture of light smiles and glares and the boys a few winks, smiles and one unreadable expression
