Running ✔️ [UNEDITED]

Chapter 23: School

AN: Here's chapter 23! Enjoy people. 15k+ reads 😳😳😳?! Thanks!

Lila's POV:

It's the day I've been dreading all week.

The beginning of Hell, also known as school.

I have nothing against school- some subjects are actually quite nice. The students, however, not so much.

I remember being shoved around, pushed in lockers, mean notes written for me, the names and insults flung at me about how I looked. Over the years, I've developed a thick skin. I realised that there's always going to be at least one person who doesn't like you. That's their problem, not mine. Plus, people left me alone in year 7 when I punched Olivia for making fun of me.

I got dressed in blue jeans and a white blouse with my signature hoodie and I applied a bit of dark makeup (AN: anyone want pictures of the outfit?). I packed my black Adidas school bag and made my way downstairs.

It was quite early so no one was downstairs yet. I nibbled on a bit of buttered toast and scrolled through my messages.

"Morning!" Olly entered the kitchen, "you're up  early."

I smiled, "Morning! What time will we be leaving?"

"We have an hour," Olly says looking at the clock, "can you wake the others up?"

"Sure," I nodded and was about to leave when Olly stopped me.

"Wait a minute, don't just shake them awake. Actually do something like pouring water on them or something."

I smirked wickedly, "Don't worry, I have the perfect idea."

I took some metal pots and began walking in the corridor of the rooms. I started banging the pots together and yelling at the top of my voice.

The boys came out of their rooms, yelling at me to shut up. Except from Alessandro, he came out in his usual crisp suit, smiled and walked off. Does nothing faze him?

X

After a fulfilling breakfast of pancakes, I asked how I would get to school.

"Xander will drop you and the twins to school," Alessandro replied.

Yeah, no. I wasn't going anywhere with him. Was I being petty and stupid? Probably. Did I care right now? No.

"Oh is that the time? I gotta go!" I grabbed my bag and phone and rushed out of the mansion, ignoring my brothers calling my name.

Fortunately, we didn't live too far away from the school so I was able to walk briskly and still reach on time. I pulled my hood up and mentally prepared myself.

Sighing, I entered the school. I hope I don't see-

"Hey loser!"

Great.

I plastered a smile on my face, slowly turning around. Standing in front was Elizabeth. Her chocolate hair was curled to perfection and she had just the right amount of makeup. Her shirt and skirt were a little short but overall, she was quite pretty. Too bad her attitude overwhelmed all that.

"Hi Elizabeth," I gritted my teeth and walked away. The last time I attacked Elizabeth, she almost managed to get me expelled. Her parents were sponsors of the school but, fortunately, her mother believed me and I wasn't expelled.

As I was walking away, some guy walked up to me,"Hey," he grinned, "did it hurt when you fell from heaven to Earth?"

I rolled my eyes, "Nah, I dug my way up from Hell," and continued walking, hearing the echoes of 'oohhh!' Behind me. Thankfully, there were a lot of helpful (if slightly cheesy) signs guiding me to the Office.

"Hi, my name's Lila Smith and I'm new," I said to the receptionist.

"Good Morning!" He smiled at me and began typing on his computer, "Yes... here are your schedule, locker code and school books. Thank you and have a nice day!"

I located my locker with little difficulty and made my way to Maths. Fortunately, I was early so I was spared the humiliation of being stared at. I entered the room.

"Hello, I'm- oh you've got to be kidding me," I groaned in exasperation upon seeing my teacher.

End of chapter 23

Cliffhanger 😈😈😈 yeah I'm evil.

Next chapter will include a new character from Lila's past! I won't be updating as much this week and maybe next since I have school and a test! But there will definitely be an update after that!

Thanks for reading and I hope you liked it!