It had been a month since my first vision. They had become second nature to me now, and I hated them. I was in trouble at school, failing all my classes because of the 'naps' I took in lessons. The visions had caused me to fight with my parents, the worst we'd ever fought. I had a vision a few days after of them discussing boarding schools. I couldn't - wouldn't let this happen. I had to be here for Maddie. My relationship with Jacob was like everything else in my life now, fucked. We haven't spoken properly in weeks, and he rarely comes to pick me up from school anymore, much to Maddie's dismay. I have to pretend every time she asks 'where's Jakey?' that his car is at the car hospital so he can't pick me up anymore, a lie I've told so often I'm starting to believe it myself. It didn't stop the pain I felt though. Angela was the only one I had left now, we'd been friends long enough for her to stick with me throughout my rough patch. Besides, she saw my 'naps' as one big joke anyway. That's what I was now - a joke. I glanced at my alarm clock- 6am. Just then, my bedroom door blasted open like clockwork.
"AWWIICEE!" My human alarm clock shouted, before dive bombing onto the bed.
"Hey, Madders" I whispered, kissing her head.
"Is Jakey meeting you today?" She asked innocently. I felt like I had been punched in the gut. I swallowed loudly.
"No, his car is poorly, remember?" I asked, trying to contain my voice.
"Oh yeah. I miss him, Awi," She responded, before getting up and leaving the room.
"You and me both."
I was walking to the library as the lunch bell rang through the school. This was where I spent all my free time now. I found if I wasn't around that many people, my visions subsided significantly. I rounded the corner to the library and banged into someone. The impact sent me flying backwards, my folder falling out of my hands in the process.
"Shit! Alice I'm sorry." Jacob said, extending an arm to help me up. I stared at it a few seconds before placing my hand hesitantly in his. He pulled me up quickly, grabbing my folder in his free hand.
"Thanks, Jake." I whispered, taking my folder off of him. A few moments of awkward silence passed.
"So, uh, how've you been?" Jake asked, rubbing the back of his head - a gesture he only did when he was uncomfortable. Figures.
"Yeah, I've been alright thanks."
"How about the vis- uh naps in class?" He asked, the ghost of concern in his voice. I could feel the agitation rising up in me. I had trusted Jacob enough to tell him about my visions. He'd never been comfortable saying the word aloud, opting for the more derogatory term of 'naps'.
"Oh, yeah they're going fine, thanks for asking. Only have my parents threatening me with boarding school now and a boyfriend who can't even look at me, but yeah I'm fine." I said bitterly, turning and pushing the library door open. I felt his warm hand at the crease of my arm.
"Ali, wait." He whispered. I closed my eyes and swallowed.
"Save it."
I was driving down the main road five minutes from my house when I felt the familiar drowsy feeling of an oncoming vision. "Shit." I muttered. I knew it wasn't safe to be driving when I felt like this. But it was too late. Instead of the road before me, I was now staring at the calendar above the school reception. April 15th. The vision then skipped to first lesson English - a subject that was currently a favourite of mine.
"Right class, for homework this week I want you to complete an essay on Antony and Cleopatra. I want you to tell me if Antony is the hero of the play or not and why, thank you." She finished to a sea of groans, as people took out their diaries and jotted in their weekend homework. The bell rang, and I quickly shoved my jotter in my bag. Although I wouldn't admit it aloud, I was quite looking forward to the essay, it provided an effective distraction.
The vision began to blur around the edges once more as it transported me to the electrical room. I glanced around in confusion. Why was I here? Just then I heard the unmistakeable song of live electric, whipping around just in time to see the main fuse circuit and become alight. The fire spread in a matter of seconds, billowing angry smoke through the vents of the room. The vision changed once more to the outside of the school, all the students and teachers in the yard staring in shock at the crumbling exterior. From the corner of my eye, I could see the headmaster talking to the chief fireman. I strained to hear what they were saying.
"Most likely an arson offence, although it is uncertain to tell at this moment." The Chief concluded. How wrong he was. Just then their was a deafening bang as the clock tower exploded, sending bricks flying everywhere. Screams erupted from the students as they charged backwards away from the school. The Headmaster turned slowly to meet my gaze.
"HEY! What do you think you are DOING?" A mans voice roared from beside me. I jumped in surprise and glanced out of the car window. I groaned loudly. Great just great, I had totalled the car. I was definitely off to boarding school now. "You see that car there?" The man's stubby finger pointed to the black car I had parked in. "That's mine!" I flinched at how loud he was.
"I'm s-sorry! I passed out behind the wheel!" I lied quickly. The man appeared to freeze.
"Then you shouldn't be driving!" He shouted, as a police car pulled up. Great. He approached the car, bending down to peer through the window at me.
"You're name please."
"Alice Brandon."
"Alice will you step out of the vehicle please?" He asked nicely, moving away from the door so I could open it. I got out and leaned against the car. The angry man was still evilling me.
"And what do I do about my car?" He snarled at the Policeman.
"Sir, if you would just calm down. Write your insurance details down for Miss Brandon here and we'll pass them along to her parents." The officer replied. The man nodded and left five minutes later in a taxi. The officer turned to face me. "Alice, I'm PC Turner, can you tell me where you live please so I can take you home?" He asked nicely. I nodded and headed back to the police car with him.
My mom was out the house before I'd even got out of the car. "Alice! What's happened?" She asked, panic in her voice. PC Turner climbed out of the car after me.
"Mrs Brandon, we will continue this conversation inside." He told her, ushering us into the house.
My parents hadn't spoken to me all night. They had contacted the insurance firm, getting money towards the man's damages for 'medical' reasons. Yeah they'd adopted my lie of passing out behind the wheel.
"Alice?" My mother's voice came from my doorway. I ushered with my hand for her to come in.
"Look, mom I'm sorry." I whispered, tucking my hair behind my ear.
"Alice, your father and myself have decided to revoke your license until you get these… fits sorted out." She said simply. I started at her incredulously. A few moments passed before I could nod in agreement. She got up soundlessly and left the room. I could feel the tears coming on. I quickly changed into my pyjamas and hopped in bed.
I'd been staring at the ceiling for about five minutes when the tears finally made their appearance.
A:N/ Hey! Sorry this hasn't been updated in aaaageees i really wanted to but i haen't had time. School is ridiculous at the moment, i don't have time for anything! Anyway enough of that, here it is! What did you think? How was Alice's vision? What's going to happen with Jake? Is Maddie still adorable? Is Alice's mom a mardy arse? LET ME KNOW! Please review, thanks again for reading! xoxo