Someone shook my bed gently, "Luna, time to get up. You've got a big day today." I could feel the bed shaking but I chose to ignore it. I was up all night working on my school project.
I do home schooling with the rest of the orphanage. I am an orphan, abandoned at birth. Kathryn is my legal guardian; she takes care of all the orphans. She told me when I was 10 years old that, according to my parents, I was a mistake. Kathryn harshly put her hands on my body and shacked me so hard that I fell out of bed, "Get up!" He shouted as she shook me. I smashed into the ground.
"I'm moving! I'm moving!" I said pushing myself up and glared at her. We are like sisters, more than sisters actually. We mess with each other all the time. We did it out of love though.
I headed straight for the bathroom before anyone else could get there. I walked out of the room the second that Gertrude walked out of hers. We froze as we saw each other and glared then sprinted quickly for the bathroom. We like to take our showers before everyone else in the orphanage did, otherwise we would be showering in freezing cold water.
We smacked right into each other, pushing and shoving to get into the bathroom first. Her black hair continuously got into my eyes and mouth. It tastes like soap though, it's gross. Her hair shimmers in the light, it's beautiful. I finally moved my arm and stuck my hand on her face, pushing her back far enough that I could get into the bathroom, close the door and lock it, "Damn it Luna!" She shouted from the other side of the door.
"You snooze, you loose!" I said back. I'm 13, two years older than her. I'm also 5 inches taller than her. So I should automatically get the rights to the bathroom first.
I showered quickly so I wouldn't get too many complaints from everyone else in the orphanage. There are three other than me. Gertrude, Jeremy, and Sarah. Jeremy is the oldest; he's 16 years old. The poor guy has been adopted then brought back about five times. Now he'll probably never get adopted because of his age. I feel sorry for him. I'm the second oldest, then Gertrude and finally Sarah who is only six.
I ran to my room with my towel covering me. I picked out a cute, purple ruffled skirt and pink tank top. I have a simple style when it comes to clothing, mainly because I'm just too lazy to make it more complex. Kathryn tells me that I'm really intelligent and I should use my brain more often instead of being so lazy. I rarely go out of the orphanage without being forced out.
After getting dressed I brushed my hair. I have short, brown hair. I've never had the patience to let it grow out. I put in my red contacts. My natural eye color is hazel but I find the red contacts much more unique. So many people have hazel eyes.
I quickly went down the stairs into the kitchen. It was a fairly modern kitchen but had touches of old school to it. I sat down at the table and ate my breakfast. Kathryn made me French toast. One of my favorite breakfasts! Once I finished eating, it was 11 o'clock. A nice couple will be coming in at 11:30 to come meet me. That's why Kathryn was telling me that today is a big day. I've had over 100 families and couples come to meet me since I was 6 months old. Everyone would end up meeting another child while there and decide they don't want me. I feel a little un-wanted now. I'm starting to loose hope in finding a family. Although, I shouldn't be complaining, at least I haven't been brought back like Jeremy has.
Everyone runs down the stairs on my way to the meeting room to wait for the couple. They all wish me luck and then go to the table to eat. I thank them in a non-formal way.
A little after 11:30, the couple arrived. I greeted them politely and shake their hands. "It's nice to meet you Rachel and Nick McCall." I said while gently shacking their hands.
"As well to you Luna." Nick said.
"Why are you too so formal? Just be casual! We want to meet each other for who we are, right?" Rachel said, sitting down at the table.
"Of course." I said agreeing with her. Nick sits down next to her while I sit across the table from them.
"So Luna, tell us what you like to do for fun." Nick said.
"Well, I enjoy doing arts and crafts along with being with my family who happen to be the other orphans here along with miss Kathryn." Rachel pulled out some cigarettes and lit one. I started at it, I could not believe she just took one out and started smoking it right in front of me. She caught me staring at it.
"Want one?" She asked. I could not believe that she seriously just asked me if I wanted one!
"No thank you."
"Come on Luna, you must smoke." Nick suggested.
"No, not at all." I felt very uncomfortable. "Will you excuse me for a moment?" I said standing up and casually walking out of the room, closing the door behind me. I ran over to Kathryn as fast as I could.
"Are you done already Luna?" Kathryn asked me.
"Not officially but in my mind, yes."
"Why? What's wrong?"
"Rachel just offered me a cigarette and Nick insisted that I have one." I said in a hushed tone.
"Oh dear… I'll go ask them to leave." Kathryn walked over and shooed them away in a polite manner. Then she walked back over to me. "I'm sorry that didn't work out Luna."
"Whatever. It's happened a million times. I've gotten used to it." She looked at me sadly. "I'm just going to go into my room now…" I said turning around and walking up the stairs. No one said anything.
Later that day, I decided that it's time for a change. I don't want to end up being that lonely orphan that no one wants as a part of his or her family. I was going to take a stand for myself and move on, on my own. I was going to take care of myself. I packed up some clothing, toothbrush, comb, deodorant, and a few other things. Then Kathryn walked into the room. She handed me a credit card, cell phone, and my own ID. "You'll need these."
"I can't take these…"
"Look, if you're going to leave and be on your own, I won't let you leave with money or any way to contact anyone. Take everything." She said, shoving the items to me.
"Okay, okay, fine." I took them and put them into my bag.
"Be careful out there and if you need anything, don't hesitate to contact me about it. I'll help in any ways that I can."
"Thank you Kathryn." I said, giving her one last hug.
"Take care."
I left the orphanage not saying a word to the other orphans since I knew that they would break down and try to stop me. But nothing was going to stop me. I was leaving for good and I refused to go back to that old life. I was giving myself a new start, a new beginning, a new me.
*End flashback*
It's been three years since that day. I've traveled the world. Saw everything in a whole new way. It's like everything I knew was a lie. I've seen the beauty of nature, the amazement of cultures, the hard and good times of the poor and rich. Throughout my three years, I've learned many things. I was taught how to play simple items on the streets as instruments to entertain myself and even make some money so Kathryn had to pay less of my expenses. I bought as little food and clothing as possible and paid for as much as I could. Kathryn said that it was no big deal but I didn't care.
Kathryn has recently lost a lot of money so I cut her out of my credit card line and phone bills. It was time that I took the responsibly of paying for things on my own. At any spare moment I had, I'd be out on the streets, making music in a very creative and original way. People would crowd around me, watching me in awe. My tips would run from a penny to even 50 dollars. Someone even gave me a hundred once for entertaining 5 of her children. I refused the money at first but then she insisted on me taking the money so I did.
With the economy these days, I don't have money to be always traveling. I had to stay in one place and not move anymore. I just couldn't afford it. So here I am, living on the streets of Sweet Amoris, France. I'm known as a homeless person but I refuse to look at myself like that. I prefer being called "special liver" or "living in my own way". It makes things less depressive for me.
I haven't been in any type of schooling for three years so Kathryn insisted that I at least go to high school for her since I won't let her give me money. I couldn't say no to her so I signed up for Sweet Amoris High. I left out as many details as I possibly could. I don't like it when people feel sorry for me or try to help me out with my situation. I'm strong and I can fend for myself.
So it's Monday morning, 5:30AM and the sun has risen. I rise and fall with the sun; it's just how I do things now. I get up and change my clothes then go to the river and wash my dirty clothing. I get ready for my first day of public schooling. I would have to get used to making friends is what Kathryn told me. She said that it would just happen naturally; so don't force myself upon it.
I get to the school a half of an hour early. It's 7AM and no one is around. No one must have arrived yet. I go into the school through the courtyard. There was a gate that had leaded me there. The courtyard was beautiful. There was a nice big tree out in the grass. There were flowers lightly covering the land too. I go inside where I see the principle. "Hello, you must be Luna. The new student, correct?" She said.
"Yes, that's correct."
"Wonderful. I'm going to need you to go talk to the student body president, Nathaniel, about finishing your enrollment."
"Okay, no problem. Where is he may I ask?"
"Oh, so formal. I like you miss Luna. You should find him in the student counsel room."
"I'm honored. Thank you."
"You're welcome. Now go run along sweet girl. But no running in the halls."
"No worries. I don't like run either, you miss out on your surroundings."
"Well, be very observant then." She then walked off into a classroom.
I went into the student counsel room where the first thing that I see is a blonde haired boy with a clipboard. I can't quite put my finger on him but he looks familiar… "Hello, uh… I'm looking for the student body president Nathaniel."
"That would be me. How can I help you miss?" He sounded so up tight, it was almost annoying.
"The principle has directed me here to talk to you about finishing my enrollment. My name is Luna."
"Ah, you're the new student. Let me see here," He went through the papers on his clipboard. "That's strange, I don't seem to have your enrollment form. Would you have it by chance?"
"Uh, no… I turned it in right away."
"Well, I'll look in a few other areas. In the mean time, I'll need a photo of yourself and 20 dollars for the enrollment fee. Can you get those two things?"
"Of course. I'll come back a little later then."
"Take your time. But be swift." Not that what he just said made any sense in my mind.
I walked out of the room and went back out to the courtyard. I saw this dollar shop down the road. Maybe they'll have a photo booth there. I pushed the door open and walked outside. There standing was this tall, crimson haired boy who I might add, was very handsome. He just stared at me without saying a word or having the slightest expression on his face. "Oh, excuse me."
"You're excused." He said in a harsh yet joking tone. He was obviously trying to joke around but he wasn't the type to be kind to people. I just looked at him in confusion. The mix of joking and harshness just didn't mix for me. "Yes, I know, that was fucking horrible."
"Whoa, brutal much?"
"Shut up," He struggled to say something else, "Whoever you are!" I suddenly realized that he was trying not to call me anything rude.
"Oh, I see how it is. Trying to be kind but it's just not in your nature, huh?"
"Yes. My fucking best friend bet me on it. I'm obviously not winning this bet." He looked really annoyed.
"Bet you on being kind or not being rude?"
"Why do you want to know?" He said harshly again.
"What? I can't get curious and ask about something?"
"No." I sighed. "What the hell was that about?"
"Look, just try not talking to people while you're having this bet. And if you do talk to people, just hold back negative words and gestures. Easy as that. Now, if you'll excuse me again. I need to get a picture of myself."
"Have fun." He said in a sarcastic tone.
"Have fun with not being rude." I said back to him as I walked away.
Castiel's P.O.V.
"Have fun" I said in a sarcastic tone.
"Have fun with not being rude." The girl with the brown hair said back to me as she walked away. What the hell just happened? I was just told off by a chic! Damn Lysander and this freaking bet! I would've told her off but that would've killed my chances in this bet. I don't want to loose 20 bucks!
I walked inside the school. Damn I hate this hellhole. All the suck up, dramatic sluts and all the assholes that think they can mess with any chic that they please. Maybe I should just skip my classes today. Nothing interesting is happening anyways. I could go up to the rooftop and just stay up there until the end of the day, practice playing my guitar while I'm up there. That sounds good. I'll be away from all the fucking drama and people who piss me off too.
I ended up going to the roof taking my guitar with me. I just sat up there taking in the fresh air. It was nice to get away from everyone. Even though they're all a few floors down. My mind suddenly started drifting off about that girl I met this morning. Who was she? She never even told me her name. She's differently interesting though. I've never seen a girl stand up for herself so well before. It's like she's been on her own her entire life. Or at least part of it. Her eyes were red too. I could tell she was wearing contacts though. They were freaking epic though. Her clothes were really torn apart too. Like she lives on the streets or something. But I guess that's fashion these days. I wouldn't know, I don't bother following damn trends. I hate it when people try to make me do something.
For the next 15 minutes, all I could think of was that girl I saw earlier, who the hell was she..?
