Chapter 1
I took a deep breath and tried to calm my nerves. "Is this really happening?" I asked myself as my dad's car pulled up to the school. The school was huge and looked like a castle to me.

About a month ago my dad decided to send my brother Ethan to Dalton, the fancy and overpriced boarding school for boys. Ethan didn't want to go and made sure we knew it. He threatened to run away if he did, so my dad said he didn't have to go.

Well, my dad had already paid and figured he probably couldn't get his money back. Well, he got the idea to send me, his daughter. The school wasn't going to have it; they said I could go to the girl's school; they'd transfer the money and everything, about a mile down the road. Well, my father jumped the gun before he heard the whole thing.

He got his lawyer, Mr. Goldman, and good friend Burt Hummel involved. Burt had gotten his son and one of my bestest friends, Kurt, out of some stuff. So the man knows how to get what he wants. Mr. Goldman knows what he's doing; he's helped my dad through every single divorce he's been through.

After much negation, I am now an enrolled student at Dalton. My brother now lives in Cleveland with my grandparents. Last night my dad gave me the bad news, the explanation to why all this is going on; the reason why we moved back, why I am being sent to Dalton, and why Ethan was sent to Cleveland. Up to this point I was clueless.

"Honey, you've known for a while now that I could be called over at any time."

"Why now?" I asked. "I know why, but I just don't want you to go."

"Melody, honey, you've been a real trooper. I'm so proud of you. Your mother is too. You've been so strong and brave ever since. I'll be back in a year. It will fly by. I promise."

I hugged him, "I know daddy. I will miss you."

"I miss you already and I am still here. I love you, bug. Be good."

"Love you too daddy. I am always good, can you promise me something?"

"What, bug?"

"Be safe, come home in once piece, and don't forget us."

"I could never forget, what gave you that idea?"

"Just promise me. Please."

"I promise."

After that I packed up to move into my new room at Dalton; which my dad delivered first thing this morning before bringing me. My dad parked the car. He unbuckled his seat belt.
He got out of the car and stuck his head back in. "I'm going to have a word with the principal and then come and get you. Sit tight I'll be back."

"Alright," I said giving him a smile. He smiled and shut the car door. I watched as he walked up the castle like building and went inside. I grabbed my phone, it's about 1pm and it's a Monday and this was a bad idea. I typed in Kurt's number and press "call" It rang twice, "Kurt Hummel speaking." Kurt said all formal like.

"Now is that the way to greet your best friend?"

"Melody Smythe, is that you?"

"The one and only."

"I keep forgetting to save your new number to my phone. I'm sorry. I can't talk long I am on my way to class."

"You won't be there long." I said looking out my window hoping to see my dad.

"Why on Earth would you say that?"

"Well because, I'm going to need a guide to show me around school and I said I knew you. I figured you'll be my guide. "

"What? They are letting you in? You are going here?" He said shocked, yet excited.

"Yes, sir, I am the first girl ever to attend Dalton."

"You're kidding me! This is amazing, I've missed you. I can't wait to help you design your room and everything. Oh, you can come and stay with me and the family on the weekend. Oh, I can't wait."

"Calm down, we can discuss all of this and more once I get in there. I'll text you all the details once I get them myself." I said as I looked out the window and saw my dad and a young and very nice dressed woman walked towards the car. "Gotta go, my dad's back."

"Alright, bye love."

"Later love." I said hanging up quickly. I shoved my phone in my blazer pocket and got out of the car. I straightened my blazer and skirt once I got out, trying to look presentable. They stopped in front of me. "Melody, this is Mrs. Ryder. Mrs. Ryder this is my daughter, Melody Smythe."

"Hello," She said extending her hand.

"Hello." I said shaking her hand.

"Melody, I'll be showing you around Dalton today and helping you with anything you need."

"Thank you."

"I hate to leave, but I got to go." My dad said with a saddened look.

"Bye daddy. Call me?" I asked as I hugged him.

"Bye bug, you know I will. I love you and show them boys whose boss and don't do anything stupid."

"I will daddy and I won't do anything stupid, promise. I love you too."

"Bye." He said walking back to the car.

"Bye." I called. With a smile and a wave he started the car and drove off, leaving me here at an all-boys' school. If you think about it, it sounds kinda nice. The all boys' school thing and being the only girl part, not my dad head back overseas. I turned to Mrs. Ryder, she smiled and said. "Before we begin the head master would like a word with you." Oh lovely, this will go great.

"Yes, of course." I said calmly. I prayed to God this won't end badly. We walk into the large building and into a fancy reception area. We walk to a door, Mrs. Ryder knocked twice the opened the door. "Mr. Wilder, Ms. Smythe is here to see you."

"Yes, thank you. Send her in." A voice, I guess belonging to Mr. Wilder, answered. Timidly I walked into the office. It was coved in old photos and book selves. In the middle was an older man, early to mid-sixties. He sat at his desk, which had a file opened on it. Two comfortable looking leather chairs where in front of it. There was a big open window behind him, which had a good view of the grounds. The man stood and smile. "Good day, Ms. Smythe. I've wondered when you'd arrive." He said extending his hand for a hand shake.

"Good after noon, sir." I smiled has I shook his hand.

"Please, take a seat." He said politely.

"Thank you." I said sitting down in the leather chair. I looked over my shoulder, Mrs. Ryder was gone. Mr. Wilder put on his reading glasses and looked down at the file. "Ms. Smythe, you have an outstanding record; all A's and B's, decent attendance record, all good remarks from your teachers, and a master of the arts."

"Thank you, but I wouldn't say I'm a master. I just have a passion for the arts."

"Sure looks like it. Ms. Smythe, as you know you are the first girl to ever attend this fine school. Now, I am sure the boys won't mind it one bit. I know when I was their age I wouldn't." The old man laughed. "Now, I would like you to report any bad behavior from them, if you know what I mean, if it occurs. Don't be afraid to speak out."
And the conversation continued as such. He said that most clubs might not allow a girl in, so I could join any of the girls' school's clubs if I wish too, that I must not allow boys in my room alone with me after eleven. I couldn't help to wonder if Kurt applied to that rule, I mean we had sleep overs all the time. "Ms. Smythe, feel free to stop by if you have any questions. Also, we'll be introducing you to the rest of the student body at 6 o' clock in the dining room tonight. "

"I will be there sir and thank you."

"Good to hear. I hope you enjoy your time here. Good day, Ms. Smythe. Mrs. Ryder will be waiting outside for you."

"Have a good one as well, sir." I said walking out and shutting the door behind me. I saw Mrs. Ryder stand up and turn towards me. "I'll show you around now." She said with a smile. She took me around to each of my classes, English, US History, Chemistry, French III, Algebra II, Art, and theater. She showed me where important parts of the school. Like the library, dining room, the place where most everyone hangs out during down time and the sleeping quarters. She never took me into these places just where they were, weird.

Guess she didn't want the boys to get distracted. We walked down to one of the last doors in the sleeping quarters. She stopped and said, "This is your room. Everything you'll also need is in a box in there along with your other things. Things like your textbooks, school supplies, and more. I have to go, but if you need me I'll either be in the admiration office or the library."

"Thank you."

"You're welcome, and here's your key." She said handing me a fancy key.

"Thank you." I said with a smile. She nodded and walked off. I took a deep breath and opened the door. The room was cover with boxes. There was a navy blue couch and a big flat screen on the wall. It had a king size bed, that looked like it was made for a princess. Had drapes on it and everything. The walls were a navy blue like my blazer.

I walked over and opened what I believed to be my closet; it was a freaking huge walk in closet. It could hold everything I owned and so much more. I next walked to the bath room. It was huge. I had my own vanity area with big mirror and everything, a huge shower, a bath with jets, a toilet of course, and a linen closet. Dang, I felt out of place.

I walked over to a box which had a piece of paper on it, it was my schedule. Told me everything form when to get up and when to go to bed. I grabbed my cell, 4:00pm on the dot. The last classes of the day just got out. I quickly called Kurt, it rang once. "I need details."

"I need you here at my room now!" I rushed over and grabbed my key. "Room 132A, can you hurry?"

"Of course."

"Good. I need you and your decorating brilliance, like right now."