Chapter 1:

BEEP BEEP BEEP

"Ugghh" I groan as I try to find the stupid off button to my annoying alarm with my eyes still shut. Opening one eye i look at my alarm that says 7:45.

"Oh shit!" Iris is gonna be here in 25 minutes and I'm still in bed. I scramble out of bed and into my bathroom to brush my teeth. I guess there's to time to shower today. After two minutes of frantic brushing I walk to my wardrobe and regret not picking out my outfit last night.

I throw on a pair of black leggings, a long t shirt and a hoodie. Iris is gonna kill me when she sees me. She spent all of last night rambling on the phone about how the first day is always the most important and how I have to make an effort this year. Fuck first impressions, I'd rather not get another detention.

I quickly dab a light layer of concealer and swipe a bit of eyeliner on and I'm ready to go. I grab my bag and head downstairs.

"Honey don't forget to pack a lunch box!" My mother calls from our kitchen.

"Mom I'm not 5 anymore, jheez!" I tell her while rolling my eyes. She can be so annoying. I hear my stepdad, John laughing with her. John annoys me as fuck with his importance about manners and strict house rules. Ever since he's moved in I can't even bring food into my room without even having to sneak it past him! But he makes my mom happy and she needs it since my dad walked out on us 2 years ago. So I tolerate him for her. Only her. If I could choose I would have his fat ass gone by tomorrow along with his tacky-. Breathe Caitlin, breathe. I take a deep breath and shout goodbye to them as I leave the house to meet Iris in her car.

Iris. My best friend since I can remember. We met in pre school at the age of 3 and instantly clicked with our shared love for barbie dolls. She guided me through my awkward teen phase and I tutored her through her rebel teen stage. She aspires to one day be one of the best and well known journalists in America and I believe in her as much and she believes in my dream to be an amazing life saving doctor. We stick together like glue and I can't imagine my life without her.

"Hey" I say as I get in the car. When I look at her she's wearing mid thigh length black skirt with a buttoned up sleeveless denim top tucked in and a disapproval frown on her face.

"What. The. Fuck?"

"Sorry, I woke up late and last night-"

"I thought we were gonna be matching! I lectured you last night! Could you have at least worn a little lipstick and..."

The rest of the journey is like this with me looking out the window trying to hold in my laughter.

She's finally done when she parks her car in our school car park.

"...what I'm basically saying is that I love you for who you are and I wouldn't want you to change but I just really wanted you to look glamouriser! And yes I know that's not a word but it's the only word that I can think of" she rants.

I laugh as I hug her and say, " I promise tomorrow I'll do better Miss West" She giggles and we get out of her car.

Looking up I see the last place I want to be right now. Central City High School. My school and my personal hell. Filled with jocks, mean girls, sluts, geeks and pretty much every stereotype you can think of... And me. Today is our first day as seniors. As we're walking though the hallways I see how much everyone's changed over the summer. Some are tanner, some are taller, some got a nose job etc.

I sigh and say, " I'll meet you in first period, I need to put somethings in my locker."

"Okay, see ya there." Iris says and heads to our first period early while I go to my locker.

I grab my Literature textbook, slam my locker close, and head toward English class. A hundred feet from the door are the popular skanks and jocks, jostling to the door, laughing and kissing.

My eyes narrow down to one guy. Barry freakin' Allen. He has that lazy look on his face as usual, but it doesn't fool anyone. Off on the track, he is anything but laidback. He's the quarterback of the varsity football team, the star midfielder of the varsity soccer team, the anchor of the relay team, varsity tennis player… The list stretches for miles. And although he acts like your typical dumb jock, he's actually quite smart. Smart enough to make it into the same bio class as me. He is an absolute jerk though. Being the most popular guy in Central City High, he's been out with almost every girl in our year. And dumped then right after he gets in their pants. Also, his parents died when he was little so he lives with his adopted dad who happens to be a millionaire, making him rich as fuck.

Catching me staring, he walks towards me. "Well well well, if it isn't Miss Caitlin Snow. I see you haven't changed over the summer, still the same old virgin Caitlin."

"At least I can't regret my first time unlike you and Patty" I glare at him

"And your comebacks are still as lame as before. Good to know" he laughs.

"Ugh, fuck off." I say as I turn and walk away.

"You left your underwear at mine last time! I'll be sure to tell hello kitty how your her no. 1 fan!" He calls after me. Students around me snigger at me and I feel my ears go red as I storm into our classroom. Oh did I forget to mention? His adopted dad is also Iris' dad making him my best friends brother. They live together so you can see how our sleepovers are a bit of a struggle. Especially when I leave my underwear there.

I flip him off as I take my seat next to Iris.

"Your brothers a dick" I tell her.