Life is Strange: The Art of Love
Chapter 1 of a new LIS idea, an AU BTS storyline with two of my favourite pairings in place, Chloe/Rachel and Steph/Sam, this is just a little introduction chapter to set things up, enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don't own Life is Strange or its characters.
Episode 1: Something Different
Chapter 1
The sound of chatter filled the air as the crowd of girls stood together by the fountain in the main courtyard of Blackwell, well known around the school as the popular girls, three of them really stood out; the first was a beautiful girl with fair skin, long auburn hair that she tied in a ponytail and blue eyes, she had a generous figure and was chatting to the girl next to her, the two of them seated on the edge of the fountain.
The second girl was slightly taller than the first, with shoulder length dirty blonde hair, brown eyes and lightly tanned skin, she had a similar figure and degree of beauty to the first girl.
They were head cheerleader, Dana Ward, and budding star reporter, Juliet Watson. The third girl stood next to them, grinning as she listened in on their conversation. Said girl was of medium height with long blonde hair and hazel eyes, she had light skin and a curvy slender build, she was dressed up in a pair of denim shorts with a black T-shirt, knotted at the waist showing some of her stomach and grey sneakers.
Said girl was easily the most popular in the school, Rachel Amber. Yet she was also a contradiction, as she did not usually take advantage of her popularity and it wasn't just the popular crowd she hung out with; she could easily blend into to practically any group in school. While not as adaptable as Rachel, Dana and Juliet defied the typical expectations of popular girls too.
Rachel smiled as Dana and Juliet turned to her.
"So, Rachel, what's up?" Juliet asked. "Anything new?"
Rachel shrugged. "Not really; same old, same old, you know."
Both girls just laughed and Dana changed the subject. "You and your parents have anything planned for the holidays?"
"Actually yeah; we're thinking of going to Rome this year actually." Rachel replied, smiling at the change of subject. "That is of course, if dad can get the time off...he's been kinda busy lately."
She bit her lip at that before shrugging, to deflect her friends worried looks. It was true, being the DA her father was usually busy, yet he seemed more so than usual lately. However at that moment Rachel was distracted. For she soon spotted the one person at the school whom her usual deductive powers failed to let her read.
'The true enigma...Chloe Price.' She noted.
Said girl was around the same age as Rachel, only a few of months older, she was tall, around five foot nine, with chin length strawberry blonde hair, unevenly cut and blue eyes. She was noticeably pale and skinny, being rather lanky.
She was known around the school as a punk and a rebel, something which usually pushed others away from her. She was currently wearing a pair of ripped jeans, a dark red T-shirt, black sneakers and a black beanie.
As Rachel watched Chloe she noted that she was hanging out by the side of the building which held the school's swimming pool. She was smoking and Rachel couldn't help but notice something.
She couldn't help but grin at Chloe's audacity. 'Of course, smoking...right under the no smoking sign.'
That was Chloe, through and through.
Rachel bit her lip as she continued to observe Chloe; she had to admit; she'd been watching Chloe for some time now. It may have seemed strange, but she couldn't help it. Something about Chloe just drew Rachel's attention to her.
She shook her head. 'There's something...different about Chloe, I don't know how else to look at it.'
She just wished she could figure out what it was that made her so different. What it was that drew her to Chloe.
'Perhaps it is that rebel nature.' She pondered. 'I mean, it would make sense...I can do all that, blending in, but...I still have that reputation to maintain, Chloe just doesn't give a fuck...'
Maybe she was a little jealous of that; or maybe it was something more. She just couldn't fathom it.
"Hey, Rachel?"
Juliet's voice broke her out of her thoughts.
"Y-yeah?"
Juliet shook her head. "Weren't you listening girl, that was the bell."
"Yeah, c'mon, we need to get to class." Dana added.
Rachel nodded, looking back over to where she had seen Chloe, said girl was still there. She was stamping out her cigarette, before heading off to her next class. Rachel bit her lip but said nothing else and simply began making her way to her next class.
While she was walking to her next class however, she heard someone else calling for her.
"Hey Rachel."
She turned and grinned when she saw it was Steph Gingrich. Steph was only an inch or so taller than Rachel with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes, as well as lightly tanned skin. She was clad in denim jeans, a light blue V-necked shirt, black sneakers and a white beanie.
Steph was considered the leader of the nerd group; into tabletop gaming and technical stuff, she was even served as the backstage manager and tech producer for the school plays. Rachel knew her to be spunky and cool and genuinely liked hanging out with and talking to her.
"Hi Steph, what's up?" She asked.
Steph smiled and actually looked awkward. "I um, you like Firewalk, right?"
Rachel brightened immediately. "You bet I do; they are one of the most awesome bands ever."
"Well, I heard they're having a show soon...a few nights from now, down at the old mill outside of town." Steph explained. "And well...I was wondering, if you wanna go with me. I've got three tickets here. You can, give the extra one to a friend, invite them along?"
Steph held out the tickets, surprising Rachel.
'Whoa, she's really...' Rachel thought in amazement; before speaking. "That's...wow, thanks, sure thing."
She gratefully accepted the two tickets Steph held out and Steph smiled before excusing herself and heading out to her next class.
Rachel walked towards her next class, considering the tickets, still amazed at the thought of going to see Firewalk with Steph. Steph even asked her to invite a friend with the third ticket.
'Wow, this is...wait a minute, that's it...perfect.' She thought to herself.
She grinned as the idea formed in her mind.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.