Starting School
Breath.
That's what I've been told.
Breath.
Everything will turn out fine.
But I don't think that when they told me that they would have pictured me standing in the middle of a pack of wolves, all staring at me with hunger in their eyes.
I took a deep breath and took in my surroundings. There were four wolves behind me and three in the front. The three in front of me kept looking at each other, as though having a silent conversation.
How did I end up in this situation you may ask? Well it all started when....
*flashback*
"Nessa! You are late for school! Come down here at once!" My uncle shouted at me from downstairs. I walked over to my door and screamed down to him.
"I'm almost ready Peter! I'll be right down!"
I sighed as I looked into the mirror. While brushing my wavy white hair I glanced at my outfit. A pair of navy skinny jeans and a black hooded crop top covered my body. Around my neck laid a simple black choker. My uncle told me I took after my mother with my violet eyes and my pale skin but I wouldn't know. I never met either of my parents and never seen even a picture of them. Peter said that they died in a car accident while out driving to his house for the holiday. That I was lucky to be alive. I was the only survivor.
Blinking away the tears that were threatening to pour out of my eyes I grabbed my bag and headed out of my room. When I came downstairs Peter had an angry look on his face. The type that said I should've been ready along time ago. But what did he expect? Afterall I haven't been to school for a year now.
Back in my old town, Dawn Tooth Rock, our school closed down due to it well, burning down. Apparently someone set the place on fire and our small town wasn't prepped for that situation. That's where my uncle used to live. Now we are here, at Falcon Cove.
New school, new life. You get the picture. After being thoroughly lectured on time-management, Peter finally took me to school, making me even more late than I already was. He told me to behave and keep to myself. The usual bs. Peter never really liked me. Said I reminded him of his sister, my mother and that I was a freak of nature because of my white hair. It was vibrant and strange as both of my parents were brunettes. Everywhere I went people gave me strange looks. It wouldn't be the first time I was called a freak, and it wouldn't be the last.
Looking up at the school building I couldn't help but think of my freedom being snatched away. Having to go back to that prison life.
At least we only have one year left said my unconscious mind.
Before going inside I pulled up my hood. I never went anywhere anymore without hiding my hair. Yes I shouldn't let people bully me for it but I don't care. People suck anyways. Lets make it easier for them to not look at me. I walked into the building and the halls were completely empty. Looking at the time I saw it was 9:00am. I knew that I was half an hour late on a normal schedule. I walked to what looked like the office. Upon entering, the office lady looked over and gave me a knowingly look. I cringed as I walked over, forcing a smile to my face.
"Can I help you young lady?" Said miss office lady in a bored tone. I bit my tongue as I stopped myself from rolling my eyes. Wouldn't want to get into trouble for sass this early.
I smiled and said "uhm yes. I'm a new student. My name is Nessa Storm".
She glanced at my hood before quickly looking away. I knew that by hiding it made people more curious but I don't let people see me. The only person here that knows is my uncle and I'd let to keep it that way.
"Very well. First period has already started so head there. You will have to get your teachers to sign this paper and turn it back into me" she said as she handed me the signing sheet, a map of the campus, and my schedule.
History 101
Calculus
Biology
Lunch
English
Art
Independent and Team Sports
"Great" I gritted out. "Thank you". She merely nodded as I walked out. The building was a simple layout and it didn't take me long to find my first class. History ugh.
I politely knocked on the door not wanting to just walk inside. The door swung open to reveal a middle-aged man with glasses. He looked at me expectedly.
"Er um I'm your new student"I said nervously as he continued to stare. He just nodded and let me in while pointing at a seat in the back. While walking to the back I could feel curious eyes on me. As soon as I sat down the teacher called out.
"Students we have a new student. Her name is Nessa Storm. I expect you all to get along" he said boredly as he continued with the lecture, not paying attention as the whole class tried taking glances behind them at me, ignoring him entirely.
I pulled my hood up farther over my face to make sure my hair was completely hidden as I sat waiting for the class to be over. As soon as the bell rang everyone got up and quickly fled the classroom, not wanting to stay behind with Mr. Smorth.
I picked up my bag and walked over to his desk. I handed him my signing sheet and asked for his signature. He quickly signed his name while giving me a ton of homework, saying it was makeup work. I thanked him quickly as I made my way out. The first three classes were a pain as they were my three least favourite classes.
I made my way outside and ate my packed lunch alone and away from everyone, as I didnt know anyone and didn't want to. After lunch was over I began to feel better as it was my favourite class subject so far. English I thought with a smile.
As I was walking into my classroom I ran into someone as they walked out. The force of the impact made me fall backwards and land on my butt. I panicked and quickly reached up to make sure my hair was fully covered before looking up at the person who I ran into.
"I'm so sorry! I wasn't paying attention to my surroundings and didn't realize you were walking out" I said as I veey clumsily stood up. It turns out I screwed up as a girl glared at me. She lookes like the schools drama queen.
"Watch where you're going you little bitch. You could have ruined my clothes. They probably cost more than your life." She cursed as she flipped her hair and walked away without a second glance. Yup. Definitely a drama queen. I rolled my eyes as I walked into my class. Not letting queen B ruin my mood.
As soon as I took a few steps in I was greeted by a man who didnt look any older than 24 years old. He smiled at me.
"Ah let me guess. Nessa right? I'm Mr. Russel but you can call me Jay" he smiled as he waved me over. I couldn't help but to sigh in relief as I finally had a nice teacher.
"What's your experience with literature and what was your previous learning in class?" Jay asked me when I came up and stood by him.
"Uhm well I do read alot but only personally. I also haven't really had school the past year. What I did have was all online and in my engish class we really didnt learn anything new" I said quietly.
He nodded as he handed me a few books saying that it was the work they were currently doing and didn't give me any makeup homework which I was greatful for. I took a seat in the back again as I waited for class to start.
A few kids came in and sat down, not paying attention to me as they talked.
"Did you hear that Sophia broke up with her boyfriend again? I heard that she tried to play it off as a joke and wanted to get back together but he said that he didn't have time to play with a childish joker and left."
"Yeah you should of seen her face. She even tried switching her english period to this one just to be with him." He laughed.
"Damn talk about desperate and pathetic." He laughed as he said this loudly, earning a few looks from other classmates.
"Don't let her hear you or she will ruin you. There's a reason why she's still number one around her."
"Yeah I know. Her grandfather is the principal. We'll talk more later."
I swear. Teenagers are a bunch of drama freaks. I thought as I rolled my eyes. My closed my eyes right as the bell rung and the door opened and closed. I didn't care who came in so I kept my head down and waited for Jay to start. After he started the class and let people start working I felt a presence looking at me.
I looked around to see who was staring at me discreetly and saw a guy with dark hair and piercing blue eyes staring right at me. I gulped at the unkown intensity of his glare and stopped looking and focused on my work. I continued to feel his presence until the bell rang. I quickly stood up and went to the front so Jay could sign my paper and I could leave. The boy was making me anxious. As I got further away from him I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding.
Art was mundane and went by fast as my pe class came. I groaned internally as I hated anything to do with sports. The pe teacher Mr. Joachim was very strict as he gave me a spare uniform and made me dress down and start. I took out a sweatshirt that I brought just in case I had to change and put it on, pulling my hood back on.
As I came out he explained how the class worked. Everyone split into what sport they wanted to do, basketball, volleyball, etc. He listed out a few choices and I immediately said track and field. I was a pretty decent runner and knew it would be easy as I took track at my old school. He pointed at a small group of people, which I guessed were my fellow track mates, and told me to warm-up.
As I walked over I noticed it was mostly guys with the exception of one girl. When she noticed I was walking over she squealed and jumped up causing the four guys to flinch back as if scared of her energy.
"Oh my gosh finally! Another girl in my group. Ive been stuck with these annoying pricks all by my lonesome" she mocked sadness and I heard a few mumbles from behind her. I rolled my eyes even though she couldn't see.
"So who are you? Where did you come from? Whats your name? Oh I'm Jessica but you can call me Jess. Why do you wear a hood? Doesnt that get hot? What if...?" She just kept rambling and asking questions, not letting me answer. When she realized this she blushed.
"Oops sorry. I didnt mean to bug out on you. Im just excited I finally have another girl to talk too" she beamed at me. Her positively left me nauseated but nevertheless I answered her.
"My name is Nessa Storm. You can call me Ness I guess. Im from Dawn Tooth Rock." I said to her, subtlety not talking about my hood.
Her eyes brightened even more, which I don't know how it was possible.
"Ok! Ness. So do you like it here? Do you like anyone? Omg there are so many....." Sigh. She rambled on again and I mumbled out a response when I needed too. When warmups were done I was a bit glad. Jess was nice but she talked too much.
The day was finally over and I let out a sigh. It was the longest day of my life. When I got home I skipped dinner and simply passed out.
Dreams filled with nothing but piercing blue eyes glowing in the darkness of the forest.
