Authors Note: I'm going to be adding a better description of what Raine looks like in this chapter. I'm quite excited to see how this will turn out!
Raine's POV:
I hear my alarm go off. I groan and look at my clock. 6 AM. I groan and roll out of bed. I go take a shower, then decide on what I'm wearing. I look through my closet half heartedly. Who was I supposed to impress anyway? The only guy I liked doesn't even live near me. I sigh. After all that happened, I wasn't able to log back on last night. After we left the twins' house, we went out to eat and finished unpacking. Right after school, I will log on and catch up with him.
I settle for a slightly baggy plain grey sweater, plain black leggings that go up to my ankles, and my favorite pair of black Vans shoes. I head to the bathroom, but see something shine in the corner of my eye. I look over to see my Firefly pendant. A few months ago, Armin recommended I play The Last of Us. Ultimately, I fell in love with it. Shortly after, I bought this firefly pendant to match the Firefly pendants you find in the game. I put it around my neck and went to do my makeup.
I walk in the bathroom and look in the mirror. I gently brush out my waist length black-blue hair, which was a little wavy on the ends, and part my hair off center. I put on a little eyeliner on my top lid and mascara. I grab my tattoo goo and rub it on all of my tattoos, grab my bag, and walk in the kitchen.
I guess Auntie's gone already. I grabbed a piece of toast and a bottle of water, heading out the door.
I walk outside to see Alexy and Armin standing at the end of the driveway. "Rainey! Let's walk to school together today!" Alexy yells, I wave and greet them. "Good morning, guys." I smiled at Armin, who was blushing slightly. "Good morning, Raine." He mumbled with a small smile. Alexy stood in between us, linking arms with both of us. "Let's get going! We wouldn't want Raine being late on her first day!"
Armin's POV:
Firefly pendant. She was wearing the Firefly pendant. I remember her telling me she bought one after she beat the game. I smiled slightly at the thought. The fact I'm unbelievably close to her right now is sending my heart in a high speed chase. I would tell her who I am, but for what? I don't think she's in to me, and she's a little out of my league. I wouldn't want to ruin our relationship. Our relationship. The relationship that doesn't extend out of the computer. I sighed. "Um, Armin?" I look up to her looking at me. "Y-Yes?" She touches my scarf, rubbing it on her face slightly. "I like your scarf. It's really soft." She looked up at me smiling. Heart, please don't explode. I nod. "Thank you. Nice Firefly pendant." Her eyes instantly bright up. "You've played The Last of Us?" I nod again. She smiles and hugs my arm. I turn bright red. Damn it.
"I haven't met anyone who plays! Well, besides my friend. He actually recommended the game to me." Her friend. I didn't know what I was expecting. It's not like we were dating or anything, that'd be sort of odd, considering we didn't know each other in person since yesterday, and she still has no idea who I am.
We arrive at school and the principle walks up to us with a smile on her face. "You must be the new student. Raine Cloud Parker, right?" She nods. "Okay, follow me. We still have to get things in check to complete your registration. She waves us off, then disappears around the corner.
Raine's POV:
A little plump lady with gray hair and a pink outfit leads me to the student council room. "Inside you'll find Nathaniel. He will help you finish your registration." I smile and thanked her. I walked into the student council room to be greeted by a blonde haired, golden eyed boy wearing a tie. "Hello. May I help you?" I adjusted the strap on my back and handed him the 25$ fee and the Photo I.D. my aunt laid on the counter for me. "The principle told me to come and see you about my registration? There's my fee and I.D." He smiled. "Excellent. I like someone who is prepared." I smile. Who is this guy and why does he seem like he has something stuck up his ass? "Here is your schedule. You'll find the room numbers next to the class name. I suggest you get going, so you're not late on your first day." I nod and thank him, and walk out of the student council room.
I walk out of the door and collide with a wall, so I thought.
"Watch where you're going, damn." I saw a red head on the ground rubbing the back of his head. "Sorry. Didn't see you there." I hold out my hand just for him to scowl at it. "What, never seen a hand before?" He smirked and grabbed my hand. I pulled him up on his feet. "Sorry again." I turn my back and walk away from him. I don't care about anyone, really. Boys will just get in my way. I didn't have any interest in dating.
First period was music. Thank the Maker.
I walk in a couple minutes early, and find a seat in the back corner. I get my notebook out and start randomly doodling. I look up to see a pair of eyes staring at me. The redhead from earlier.
"Hey, princess. You're in my seat. Up." I smirked at him. "I don't see your name on it, Cherry top." He smirked and sat in the seat in front of me. A silver haired boy with black tips, wearing wonderful Victorian styled clothing, sat next to me. I look at his eyes and gasped, he looked at me and did the same. "Your eyes, they're almost just like mine." He smiled. "Only if one was green instead of blue." I smiled back. "Raine, what's your name?"
"Lysander. Pleased to make your acquaintance. He shook my hand and kissed the top of it. Old fashioned, but good gesture.
The music teacher walks in and notices me.
"Class, I see we have a new student. Care to stand up and introduce yourself?"
I stand by my seat. "Hi, I'm Raine. I have a lot of tattoos and play guitar, violin, and sing." I sit back down, Cherry top and Lysander looking at me impressed. "Violin. Very nice. Care to show us what you can do?" I shrug and walk to the front of the room, picking up the violin in the front of the room. I position myself with the violin in my hands.
"Shadows" by Lindsey Stirling starts flowing out into the room. I hear some awed gasps, and an occasional 'nice'. I start getting into it. I'm gracefully moving around the room, bending myself to the music. After the song ends, I take my place back in the back of the room. I hear applause from the class and teacher. "Very lovely skills, Ms. Parker. You'll make a wonderful addition to the class." I look over to see Lysander blushing heavily and fidgeting in his chair. What's up with him? I wondered. Oh well, I never did understand boys.
After music was math. Which was a big 'How About No' in my book, so I sought refuge on the school roof with my guitar. I picked the lock with a bobby pin and stepped out onto the sunny roof.
I sat with my back to the door and sighed. I'm trying to be strong but, I'm really homesick. I miss my parents and my old life. I sighed again, fighting back tears. I picked up my guitar, and began playing some Krewella.
Is anybody there,
Does anybody care
What I'm feeling?
I wanna disappear so nobody can hear me when I'm screamin'.
Cus I could use a hand sometimes.
Yeah I could use a hand sometimes.
They say pain is an illusion.
This is just a bruise and
You are just confused but,
I am only human.
I could use a hand sometimes .
I am only human.
Pretty sure I heard the door, but I didn't care. This was the only way I could vent.
The night is bitter cold
I wonder if you know
That I'm sleepless.
Waitin' like a ghost
When I need you the most
That go unnoticed.
Cus I could use a hand sometimes
Yeah I could use a hand sometimes.
They say pain is an illusion
This is just a bruise and
You are just confused but
I am only human.
I could use a hand sometimes
I am only human.
The weight of the world is pullin' me down
Every breathe feels like I'm gonna drown.
I'm the only one left to hold on oh.
Singin' this song but can't find the words
Cus I could use a hand sometimes.
Yeah I could use a hand sometimes.
They say pain is an illusion
This is just a bruise and
You are just confused but
I am only human.
I heard slow clapping from behind me. I whipped around to see who it was.
Cherry top.
"May I ask, what are you doing here?" I tried to keep calm.
"I could ask you the same question, little girl. This is where I go during school every day. I noticed the door was unlocked, and was curious. How'd you get up here anyway?"
I tossed my bobby pin at his feet. "Nice." He mumbled.
I stood up. "Well, I'd hate to invade your space, so I'm going to go."
He came closer, picking up my pendant.
"Firefly, huh? Good game." He lit up a cigarette.
"Yeah, I enjoy it a lot too. Well, good seeing you Cherry Top. I've got places to be." I turned my back and walked down the stairs, hoping that the math teacher would excuse new students from being late their first day.
Sorry there isn't much Armin in this story. I'll get to it, I promise!