A/N: Hey guys! So it's been forever since I posted a story!! Sorry!! But anyway, this story, in a way, is based off my life. Sort of...it's complicated. But most of the characters are based off of my friends or family. PLEASE REVIEW. I need to know whether or not to keep the story going or not. Be honest, if you think it's shitty just say so!
P.S. This is a modern version of Pride and Prejudice. It does not follow the original story line (though I love it). I decided to change it up. Hopefully you'll start to see a few similarities between the original version and this story. But, for the most part, this will take on a life of it's own and I have a vague idea about how the story will progress. Thank you so much for reading!
Chapter 1: Lab Partners
Disregard the lies that he will tell
and what he's probably like 'cause
It's not hard his charm is gonna
Get him through the night
Rock & Roll: Eric Hutchinson
"Jane! Have you seen my flats? The one's I got from that one store by that one place?"
"Hmmm....did you look under your bed?"
"Aha!"
Every year I can remember, the morning of orientation was the exact same. You see, me and my sister go to a boarding school in London, England. So, that means you move in one day before orientation, which everyone knows isn't enough time to unpack. So things are thrown everywhere! And, according to Jane, orientation is the most important day of the year, because thats when everyone sees what you look like after summer break. Which really is true. Because the only reason anyone likes orientation is to check out whether the guy's have gotten hotter or not.
"Lizzy have you seen that one purple shirt? We got it at that one store over by that one coffee place?"
"Closet."
Jane and I are fraternal twins. So we pretty much know what the other is tying to say all the time. I hate being twins with Jane though. Jane; thin, tall, blond, big boobs, beautiful. Lizzy; brunette, curvy, small boobs, average. People always call me her little sister. It's like hello! Can't you see any resemblance at all? I mean we have the same...nose?
"Ladies! We have fresh meat this year!" Charlotte Lucas said jumping on her bed waving a sheet of paper full of names. Charlotte shares a room with Jane and I. We have all three been bunking together since we were ten.
"Okay, wait, do you want to know boys and girls?" I rolled my eyes, grabbing the sheet. I scanned the paper:
Bingly, Charles
Bingly, Caroline
Carly, Renda
Dean, Michael
Smith, Sunny
"Ugh, thats it?" I tossed the paper to Jane.
"Who are the Bingly's?" Jane said, reading the list.
"Well apparently," Charlotte said, pulling up her jeans, "they're, like, really rich and they're parents sent them because there families best friends with the Darcys'."
"Will Darcy? Is Charlie an asshole too?" I said, searching for my phone.
"Whatever, you're just mad because you've liked him since he seventh grade and he's never asked you out." Jane said simply.
"Oh Jane, how'd you know? I burn, I pine, I perish for Will Darcy!" I said sarcastically.
"I'd do him," Charlotte said simply. All she can think about is sex these days. Ever since she "almost did it" last year with Matt Chester.
"Well who wouldn't," I grabbed my keys, "He's sexy as hell."
"So you do like him?" Jane said, standing up and heading for the door.
"Someone can be hot and a jackass Janey dear."
"Whatever you say...."
"And furthermore, there will be no horseplay in the dormitories. Lights will be out at 10:45 on week days. And on weekends lights out at 12:00. To go off campus you must have a signed permission slip."
Mr. Delegrassi was droning on. These were the same rules we heard every year. The best part of this lecture is when he makes the new kids stand up. It's classic. They get so embarrassed and awkwardly have to wave.
"Now, how about our new students stand up really fast so we can give them a quick hello?"
Yes! Okay, let's get a good look. Hmm...the kid sitting by Will must be Charlie. He's not bad. Oh, is that his sister? Damn, uptight much? You don't have to wear a bun that tight unless you're the lead in Swan Lake!
"Thank you, I know you will feel so very welcome at Maxwell Boarding School. Everyone is dismissed and may go find their course schedule."
I popped my gum and stood up, stretching.
"Finally, that only lasted an hour longer then it should have."
"Oh Lizzy," Jane said. Always a rule follower, she probably enjoyed that speech.
"Hey Charlotte, do you think we'll get Jane to break one rule this year?" I nudged Charlotte in the ribs.
"Pssh, we only try every year."
"Okay, maybe we can get her to not study for one test? Jane, there really is no better feeling then going into a test unprepared! Such a thrill!"
"Lizzy, I like following the rules thank you. And, no matter what you say, studying is a much better feeling then 'winging it'," she said with air quotes.
I rolled my eyes and lightly pushed her out the door. Our campus was simple. A courtyard in the middle, which also served as our lunch spot on those days when it wasn't raining. Around the courtyard were classrooms, and behind that were sport fields. Then, on a bit of a hill, were the dorms. Quite a walk actually.
"Okay, let's get our shit and get out of here. I want to go home and watch lifetime movies."
"Me too...actually..." Great. She's spotted a guy.
"I'll catch up with you ladies later," she said winking.
"Wait!" I yelled after her, "what about our lifetime movie marathon?" I turned around, looking for Jane. What the hell? No way! Is that her? Over there? Flirting with Charlie Bingly? I turned around for like six seconds! I walked over closer and grabbed a magazine, pretending to casually read it while over hearing the conversation. God, this was boring. Are they talking about classes?
"Yeah, could you give me a tour of the campus?" I whipped my head up, anticipating her answer.
"Of course!"
"Jane!"
"Charlie!"
Apparently I wasn't the only one spying. I didn't even notice Will creeping over by the coffee cart. He looked like he was pissed. I looked over at him, glaring. My sister could hang out with his friend. He probably thought Charlie was to good for her or some shit. I mean, sure, I was a bit upset by this because now I have no one to hang out with, but now I completely support it!
"Dude, I'm giving you a tour." Will said walking towards us. Must. Not. Look. At. Sexy. Walk.
"Dude, not anymore." Charlie said, never taking his eyes off Jane.
"Lizzy you don't mind do you?" Jane said, Will looked over at me. I immediately got red.
I seriously have a problem with blushing!
"No, go ahead."
"You could hang out with Will if you want..." Charlie suggested. But, from the daggers Will was sending him I could tell that wasn't exactly on his agenda.
"Hell no," I said regaining composer, "I—have plans. Have fun!"
I turned around and walked off. God! Will is an asshole!! I glanced back at him. Nice, he had his arm around some chick.
It was my last class of the day...art. Finally, it's the only subject I enjoy and am good at. Earlier, in my last class, I found out my lab partner for the rest of the year is fucking Will Darcy. I almost had a shit fit. But, I decided to keep my composure.
"Everyone have a seat!" Ms. Stein was eccentric and I loved her. She had been my art teacher for four years. "This year is going to be full of fun surprises. You're going to broaden your horizons in art and in life!" After going through the same things that we go through every year, (paint brushes must be cleaned throughly!) the clock struck two forty five and I was out of there.
"Wait, Lizzy can I speak to you?" Ms. Stein said. Well shit.
"Yeah?"
"I noticed that last year you used up three sketch books."
"I like to doodle," I said shrugging.
"Well, I just wanted to let you know that from five to six I go on a jog around the track. And if you want to use the easels in here your more then welcome!"
"Really? I definitely will take you up on that!"
"Sure! Anytime! I'll leave my door unlocked!"
"Thanks, Mrs. Stein."
I put my ipod on as loud as it would go, and made my way back to my dorm.
"A practice quiz! Just to see how much you remember!" Mr. Pitts does this every year. He's our science teacher and usually has no idea what's going on. He started passing them out. Will and I muttered something under our breath at the same time. We both looked at each other, then quickly away.
Please Label the cell below and the function of each.
"What the fuck?" I whispered to myself. I stared at my paper with wide eyes. Okay, don't panic. Let's just see what number two says.
Please describe the difference between abiotic and biotic.
Okay is he shitting me? I don't remember this stuff!!
Will wrote something on a piece of paper and passed it to me.
Please tell me you know some of this!
Do I look like I know what this is talking about. I've been staring at this same question for the past ten minutes.
He wrote back, Aren't you supposed to be smart?
Hello! Jane is my sister! I've tricked her into doing my homework for the past five years.
We're screwed.
No you're screwed. Danny is sitting next to you. He's an idiot. Im sitting my Jessie. She's a genius!
Good luck with that.
I looked over at Jessie who had already turned in her paper.
Damn it! She was my only hope!
Then, the bell rang. I looked up at Will who had a panicked expression on his face. I smiled, "Oh well," I said grabbing my backpack and walking towards Mr. Pitt's desk.
"How'd it go?" he asked cheerfully.
"Oh, I think I did very well!"
"Great!" Okay, he didn't catch the sarcasm.
"Jane!" I had just walked in on the most horrific sight! Jane laying down. Charlie on top of her. MAKING OUT!
"Shit," Charlie said grabbing his shoes. "Sorry." He ran out the door.
"Jane? What's going on? Since when do you...make out?"
"Sorry, he seduces me or something." She looked like she went into some dream world. As if on cue, Charlotte walked in.
"Guys, did you know they have a yoga class? I think it'll be great for some 'new moves'," she said laughing at her own joke.
"Charlotte I just walked in on Jane and Charlie making out!" I blurted out.
"Jane!"
"I know!" I said in the same voice.
"It's about time. You've been having to live through Lizzy and my stories for far to long!"
I rolled my eyes, trying not to think about my sister under some guy. I shuddered at the thought. Then I started thinking about Will Darcy...
Woah now, why is my mind drifting towards him?! Oh God, this isn't good.
A/N: Yes. That was it. I know! I know! Nothing to great. But I think I'll continue writing for a few more chapters and see if I get a good response. So great Lizzy/Darcy scenes coming up. Also, Caroline starts to come in the picture a bit more!
