Ali: Welcome, my lovelies, for my new story!
Ciel: We aren't going to die, are we?
Ali: I wouldn't have any fun if I told you that!
Cammie: I'm not in this. WHAT THE HELL?
Ali: Hush yourself, don't be angry. I'm supposed to be contract free.
Viv: As am I.
Ali: You don't have a demon, Viv.
Viv: But I want one.
Ali: *facepalm* Okay, before I go anymore off topic, here's the first chapter of Take Away the Pain!
*Ali's POV*
The loud buzz of Thursday morning rang through the halls of Reagale Middle. I leaned against the dark green lockers and tried to pull down my sinfully shirt khaki skirt, cursing the day someone thought to remove the length restriction. Vivian was practically climbing into her locker, notebooks and paper scattered around her feet and ankles.
"I'm curious how Ms. Turnwell planned to get knocked up at just the right time to avoid all this damn testing," she mused, still searching for her phone.
"What I'm curious about is how she planned to get knocked up, then the baby manages to kick something and lands her with bed rest for six months," I said, trying to balance my binder and notebooks while straightening my shirt. My auburn hair was a complete wreck, as I had to toss it into a lazy braid at 6 in the morning. Living an hour away from the school was a real hassle sometimes.
"Maybe she did it on purpose," Viv said, finally pulling herself from her bottomless locker. She sighed and bent down to collect all of her fallen belongings.
"Either way, let's hope we didn't get stuck with a rotten sub," I muttered, looking down the hall toward our first period History class. I looked away quickly- two of our friends, who were dating, had begun to make out near the stairwell.
"Does it bother you as much as it does me when Ariel and Dane start sucking face in the halls?" I asked Viv as I bent down to help.
"Yeah," she said, "but let them have their fun. You've never been in love."
"Neither have you," I pointed out, "I guess we'll never really know, huh?" I sighed, looking at my hands.
"Look at us. Babbling like idiots. Let's never fall in love. It'll ruin our brains," said Viv, closing her hazardous locker.
I laughed, but knew that was always what happened. Ariel fell head over heels for some guy who kept breaking her heart. Somehow, love had blinded her. More than her contacts could help, that is. I never wanted to end up like that- stuck in some haze over some dude who doesn't deserve anyone. But silently, and secretly, I kind of wanted it to happen.
"Well, come on, we're going to be late for history," Viv said, walking across the hall. I followed, my mind still in the clouds. I didn't completely return until I ran into the taller girl.
"Viv, move it," I said. She didn't budge. She was obviously transfixed on something.
"Viv?" I looked at her questioningly. It wasn't until then I realized we had a substitute. That's when I knew what happened. Viv kept her gaze on the tall, dark haired man while I kept mine idled on the short blue-grey haired new student.
"May I help you ladies?"
Ali: Ha ha! Cliff hanger!
Viv: You're evil.
Ali: I know. Please send in your reviews. Hell, even flames are welcome! It's chilly- need something to warm me up! This chapter is dedicated to the epic jasblue97. She inspired me, and it's the least I can do. Until next time, just click on that little blue button!
Ciao-
~Princess Camille Phantomhive