LOCKED AWAY

CHAPTER ONE

She stepped out of her brother's motorcycle, while sighing deeply. She didn't want to go to school, but her brother and father forced her to.

"This sucks." August heard her mumbling and put an arm around her.

"We're going to be fine, Emma."

She walked towards the main gate of Brooke High. Emma Swan actually wondered how she got into this school, since it has high standards. She was only home-schooled before, along with her brother. They weren't related, they were both orphans. They were taken in by a carpenter named Marco Booth when she was still a 7 and August was around 8. They were at a foster home before that, but they ran away.

Emma looked for the board where they post the students' names and what class they belong to. She found what she was looking for and read hers. 'Emma Swan: III - B'

"Oh! We're in the same class!" Emma jumped at the chipper voice beside her.

A black-haired girl with a pixie cut was smiling at her. The girl held out her hand, still smiling.

"I'm Emma Swan." She took her hand and shook it.

"I'm Mary-Margaret Blanchard. Nice to meet you, Emma. Let's go?" Emma nodded at Mary-Margaret and started walking.

They arrived at a somewhat empty room, since it was still early. Only six people were there, and one girl with long hair and red highlights scrambled out of her seat and hugged Mary-Margaret.

"Who's she?"

"Oh, this is Emma Swan. Emma, this is my friend, Ruby Lucas." She said a quick 'hi', threw a friendly smile, and chose a seat by the window at the end of the room.

People were now entering, and Emma was annoyed by the noise that started growing.

"That's my seat." She turned to where the accented voice was coming from and saw a guy looking down at her.

"It's taken." She expected him to threaten her to get out, but Emma heard a laugh instead.

"Well, I'll just sit beside you, then. The name's Killian Jones, but they all call me Hook."

"Why?" Emma was intrigued. Why would they call him Hook? He has two ands and definitely doesn't look like the Disney character. So why?

"Do your research, love." With a wink, he turned his attention to the front, where everyone was taking turns to introduce themselves.

Emma looked around the room, since she wasn't listening to their teacher. She tested herself about how good she was at names, but she only remembered a few.

The bell rang, and she was relieved. School was as boring as she'd expected.

Mary-Margaret, Ruby, and a girl named Ashley (if she remembered correctly), approached her before she could leave.

"Hi Emma! Want to eat with us?"

"Yeah, sure. Thanks."

The girls sat at a random table in the cafeteria. Emma heard a squeal and she assumed it was Mary-Margaret's. She was right, and it was because her boyfriend, David Nolan, approached her and gave her a peck on the cheek. He introduced himself to Emma, and vice versa. Emma noticed that the presence of David seemed to multiply Mary-Margaret's aura of happiness. The lovebirds sat on another table to eat by themselves.

Ashley scooted closer to Emma and whispered, "They looked adorable, don't they?"

"They do."

Emma suddenly remembered one question that has been on her mind. She decided to ask Ruby and Ashley, since she was really curious.

"He's your seatmate, right? He's been called Hook since he transferred here. They say it's because every girl is hooked on him. It's ridiculous. He hits on every human being with ovaries!"

'Ridiculous indeed', Emma thought. He is attractive, but she wouldn't get 'hooked' on him. She found the fact that he hits on every female disgusted Emma.

"Hey, Emma." She recognized her brother's voice immediately. He was standing by the end of their table, smiling at the three girls.

"Hi, August." He slid in front of her and beside Ruby.

"Glad to see you've made friends. I'm August, Emma's brother." Ashley shook his hand, then Ruby, who was smiling flirtily at him. "I'll see you later, then. Bye."

He was out of earshot when Ruby giggled, "Emma! Your brother is so hot!"

Emma just laughed, and then looked over to David and Mary-Margaret's table. She displayed so much happiness whenever with her boyfriend. Emma was happy like that too, once. Or that's what she thought she felt.

"Emma, you ready?"

"Yes I am." She smiled at her phone in anticipation. She could finally roam the world with Neal. Even though she doesn't want to leave her brother, she decided that she would follow her happiness.

Emma and Neal's plan is to go on an adventure, then settle down and have a family later.

"Okay, after I fence these watches, I'm going to get you."

She waited and waited and waited. But he didn't show up. Emma dialed his number, but it couldn't be reached.

Her dream was shattered into pieces. He was gone.

And so was her happiness.

Emma's heart ached at the memory. Though it was now clear to her that she didn't love Neal. She loved the thrill and the adventure he was going to give.

"Emma. Let's go." She was shook out of her thoughts by Ashley.

"Yeah, okay."

"Are you alright? You seem out of it." Ruby's face was full of worry, and so were Ashley's and Mary-Margaret's. Emma was touched, because even if they just met, they already care about her so much. She smiled at them, telling them she's fine.

It was History class, and their teacher, Mr. Gold, was explaining some stuff she wasn't interested in. Emma just tapped her ball pen on the table again and again, making an annoying sound her seatmate didn't like.

Hook groaned beside her and gave a look that asked her to stop. But she didn't, so he took the pen out of her hand and put it in his pocket. Emma glared at him in return, and she was met by a smirk.

"What is he even talking about?"

He made an attempt to start a conversation, but Emma didn't say anything. She just stared out the window, feeling uneasy since she felt him staring at her.

"Some might take your silence as off-putting, but, I love a challenge." Emma slowly turned to Hook and threw her best 'fuck you' smile, which he just chuckled at. He tends to do that every time she was annoyed.

He infuriated her. So much. And it was just the first day of school!

Chemistry, their final class, ended at last. On her way out, she saw Ruby talking to Dr. Victor Whale, their teacher. It was stopped by Mary-Margaret and Ashley by hauling her away.

Emma waved goodbye to her friends, and set off to the locker halls.

She was going to open her locker when someone flipped her around and pin her against the lockers.

"What the hell, Hook?!" She tried to push him away, but he didn't even budge.

He wasn't doing anything. Nothing, except staring at her with those ocean-colored eyes. Emma glared at him, and both got lost in each other's gaze.

"I suggest you get away from my sister."

Killian shot daggers at the intruder, while Emma used the chance to tear apart from him.

"Let's go home, Emma." She nodded and walked towards the parking lot, leaving the two men alone.

"What were you doing, Hook?"

"Ah, so you know me. Well I was just reminding myself how beautiful your sister is."

August fought the urge to punch him, because he quarrels with words, not with fists.

"Just stay away from her." He then followed Emma out, and when he was gone, Hook smiled to himself.

"Oh I don't think so."

A/N: Finally! I got a break from school stuff, so I was able to write. I changed the title, by the way. I now based how the school works on how it works here in my country, Philippines. Did you like it? Also, don't own anything. And sorry for any mistakes.