CHAPTER ONE: A BRAND NEW SUMMER

SUMMER'S P.O.V:

'Beep, beep, beep' the three little beeps went. I groaned. It couldn't possibly be that time already, could it. I tried to ignore the incessant noise coming from the side next to my head. 'beep, beep, beep' the noise continued. I groaned and threw my pillows over my head. It couldn't be that time already, could it.

'Beep, beep' beep' I peeked out from under my pillow. Sure enough the little machine next to my bed was flashing. 7.00am. I slammed my hand down on the little device, and sighed. Finally some peace and quiet. I turned over and stared up at the ceiling. This was it. Today was the day i moved into my new school. I threw the covers off and immediately regreted it. Oh how i wished to crawl back under the covers and sleep forever. I sighed and slowly got up out of bed. I walked over to open the curtains and was greated by a blinding light. I sheilded my eyes and looked out the window to the street below. The street was quiet, almost dead. I yawned and did a few morning stretches, then turned and looked around at my almost empty room. Boxes were piled up over by the door, full of most of my belongings.

'Might as well get ready'i sighed and slowly made my way to my bathroom and started brushing my teeth and straightening my hair. Once finished I walked over to my dresser and began to apply my makeup. I looked at myself in the mirror. I wasn't a pretty girl, but i wasn't bad looking either. You could say i was an "average" looking kinda girl, with my long brown hair that went cascading down my back, my big chocolate brown eyes with long lashes and my mouth was an alright size with naturally pink lips. Some would say i was "pretty" and only getting "more beautiful" with age, but i failed to see how.

'Bet there's gonna be tons of pretty girls at this school' i thought to myself as i got up and made my way over to my nearly empty closet and grabbed my brand new uniform. After changing i and walked over to my mirror to see how i looked. I straightened the front of my blazer and skirt.

'Guess this is as good as its gonna get' i thought to myself as i grabbed my bag and headed out my bedroom.

I walked down the stairs to the smell of fresh coffee wafting in from the kitchen. I smiled. Oh how i loved waking up to a steaming cup of coffee in the mornings, especially on days like today. I walked into the kitchen and found my mum pouring two fresh cups. She turned around and smiled when she saw me enter the room.

"Good morning sweetheart, how did you sleep, oh don't you look beautiful" she smiled walking over and handing my a cup. I smiled into the cup and took a sip before replying.

"Morning mum, slept about as well as i thought, barely a wink, but what can you do" i shrugged and sat down at the table.

Mum smiled, shook her head and came and sat opposite me. "Now, now, you need to think positive about today, why don't you, think of it as a fresh start, you know like, a brand new beginning, a brand new Summer" she smiled and took a sip of coffee. I took another swig of my cup and sighed.

"Yeah, but for a whole year, come on mum i know i'm a bit of a hassle, but shipping me off to a boarding school for a whole year, don't you think that's a bit extreme" i looked up at her and she shook her head.

"No, not at all, you are a wonderful daughter and i wish i didn't have to send you away, but this school will be good for you, and you'll meet lots of new people, make new friends, and as long as you study hard and get good grades you really have nothing to worry about" she smiled and grabbed a muffin from the table.

"But i already do study, and i have excellent grades. I'm top of all my classes. Plus i already have friends, why do i need to change what's already good in my life!" i whined. She looked at me with sympathetic eyes and reached across the table to grab my hand.

"Summer Ashley you listen to me right now, you are going to this school whether you like it or not. I know its a big change for you, but we'll adjust to this new lifestyle, just like we always do. Trust me okay, now stop complaining and hurry up with that coffee or your going to be late". She smiled and walked over to the sink.

"Fine" i mumbled, 'was worth a try' i thought to myself as i downed the last of my coffee. I hopped up out of my chair and headed back to my room to gather the last of my things.

Before long, i was all packed and ready to go. I looked around my now empty room. Mum insisted that i take most of my belongings, so i didn't become too home sick. I tried to reason with her but she wouldn't take no for an answer, so i had no choice but to box everything up and take it with me. I heard the car horn, realising mum was hinting for me to hurry up. I grabbed my bag and took one last look at my room before closing the door. I walked downstairs and took one last look at what was my home. I would miss this place, but i would miss the person in it the most. I walked out the front door to see mum waiting by the car. She waved me over as i shut the front door behind me. I climbed in the car and looked at my mum. She took hold of my hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.

"Ready?" she asked. I took a deep breath and smiled.

'Ready as i'll ever be' i thought to myself, but instead responded with "Yeah, let's go" and we were off.