When I woke up I feel like I haven't slept in days. I guess my body just wasn't used to getting that little sleep after 3 months of summer break. I'm a sophomore in College and I kinda left some drama back home. My boyfriend Jessie - well, ex-boyfriend would fit better now I guess - cheated on me and I broke up with him. He tried everything to get me back but I blew him off which didn't go that well with his ego so he spread some ugly rumors about me and of course everybody believed him. Jessie is the golden boy, quarterback in our football team, he has good grades and he would never do any arm. At least that's what everyone thinks of him. If they only knew. So now everybody thinks I'm the school's super slut. Really great, exactly the repuation I wanted this year.
Anyway, I spent the summer at my dad's place in New York. I enjoyed my time there because, honestly, who doesn't love New York? Shopping, cute boys and the Central Park right around the corner! I also got to spent a lot of time with my dad, Abe, and our relationship is finally getting better. You have to know that I didn't met him until I was a teenager because my mom never wanted me to have any contact with him. It's a pretty long story but this isn't the time and place telling you it. Maybe, if you stick around, you'll find out everything later on.
By the way, my name is Rose Hathaway. I am 19 years old, located in Los Angeles and today is my first day of college. Hell, have I missed this place! Well, mostly the people but we don't want to be fussy here.
One last look at the mirror and I was ready for my first day. I picked out a nice summer dress, some jewlery and a pair of ballerinas. My long brown hair falls curly around my shoulders and I wear just enough make up for it to still look natural. Not gonna lie, I liked what I saw in the mirror and I know that the boys did too. However, I enjoyed being single and, unlike many of my friends, not having boy trouble for once.
Good thing I live on campus so I don't have to worry about catching the bus everyday. My roommate, Lissa, isn't here yet because her classes don't start until next week. She's still in Europe, doing who knows what with her boyfriend Christian.
I took a look around campus. It was a beautiful day. The sun was shining which made the old buildings even more pretty than usual. ' I could've had it worse', I thought.
I walked down the halls when I heard a familiar voice calling my name followed by running steps.
"Hey, Rose!" she shouted.
I turned around and saw one of my closest friends, Caroline Becket. She had a big smile on her face and her big blue eyes lid up when she looked at me. I opened my arms and hugged her tightly.
"Girl, it's good to see you after three months of absence. How have you been? Your hair seems blonder than ever. How was Mexico?", I said while we started walking towards class.
"Oh you know, Mexico was great as always. I met this guy called Julio who was such a gentleman. Turned out he had a pregnant girlfriend at home so I don't think we'll keep in touch." She was so bubbly, it was adorable. I let out a short laugh and opened the door to our class room.
"On the other, my mum found out that dad is doing the housekeeper. They're back in therapy now to 'save their marriage' so nothing's really changed.", she joked. Her parents wanted to get a divorce for ages but somehow they always pulled themselves together and worked things out; it's a miracle, really.
We choose two seats at the end of the room so we'd have enough time to update each other on our summer adventures. The first lesson wasn't important anyway.
"Anyway, have you heard the big news already?", Caroline asked me excitedly. I felt like if she wouldn't tell me these information right away her head would explode because it can't cope with that kind of information, she always has to tell someone.
"No, I haven't. Jeez, it's our first day and you're the first person I spoke to today. Where should I've heard anything? What is it?" I said slightly annoyed. She always made a big fuss about everything. These 'news' better be good.
"Well, we're getting a new student. His name is Adrian Ivashkov."
"Woah, wait! Ivashkov as in headmaster Ivashkov!?" I asked totally confused.
"Exactly as in headmaster Ivashkov. His son, to be precise. He's 21 years old, got kicked out of Brown and that's only the most recent college he had to leave. Troubled partyboy, loves to drink and loves girls. Rumour has it that he is here now so his dad can control him, which is understandable if you ask me. Obviously he's repeating this year. I haven't seen him yet but Camille from my English class said he's totally hot!"
"I don't even want to know who you had to murder for these information." I smile. Teasing her can be so much fun sometimes. But she doesn't even hear me because in that moment he walks into the room. From the look on Caroline's face it can only be him. I have to admit, he is really hot. Lean built, messy out-of-bed hair and jade eyes that are piercing through the room. 'No boy trouble, Rose!' I need to remind myself. From what Caroline told me he probably is a total dickhead anyway and I wanted to stay off the radar this year, just because I had to go through so much shit last year with Jessie. 'Don't think about him, he's just ruining your perfect first day.' I tell myself. Good thing I have other things to do, like keeping my girlfriend from fainting.
"Calm down, he's not even that special." I try to assure her.
"Rose, have you actually looked at him?! He looks like a freaking sculpture." she says in a hysterical voice. We can't go on because our teacher walks in and starts talking about god knows what. I really don't have the energy to listen to him right now.
And as I know Caroline her little crush would be gone by tomorrow and we could all go back to normal. When was the last time I even had normal? I miss normal. Normal sounds good. Normal sounds like not-getting-in-trouble-for-once. Normal sounds like leaving the old shit behind and starting a new life. New year, new Rose. That sounded good.