Chapter two
So, thank to everyone who gave my story a chance. And shout out Disneygirl15 to being the first person to comment on my story. Thank you darling. And one more thing my story is rated T just to be safe I could've been rated lower I guess but I didn't want to risk it. One more thing I will most likely do Maxon and America POVs in all the chapters so be prepared for that. Anyways all credit to characters goes to Kiera Cass, and that's it enjoy. PLEASE READ A/N AT THE END! IMPORTANT!
America POV
I immediately started panicking, a million things running through my mind. I can't get wet they can't know I only just met these people. How do I know if I can trust them, what if they do what he tried to do. No no no no no. I need to get out of here somewhere they rain won't touch me.
"Uh, guys which ways the school, we should probably be heading back right now." I was panicking I knew it, I just hoped the others couldn't see it.
"Ugh my hair can't get wet it'll be totally ruined come let's go." Celeste covered her hair with the blanket they were using, and we all made a sprint for the school.
I ran as fast as could without being suspicious. Come on come on almost there. Running wasn't my best friend, although I was supposed to have a better stamina than everyone else. We were almost at the school when another clap of thunder followed by rain came sprinkling down on us. I lifted my hand up slightly and spread my fingers as I ran even faster blocking the little droplets from touching me.
Almost there. I panted as I ran faster than I ever thought I could. I reached the school in record time and dove under the canopy just as the water came pouring down. The others weren't as lucky as me though, and came seconds after the rain.
"Damn girl, who knew you could run." Carter panted bending over, his hands on his knees.
"Yeah, next time go slower. Just a little bit." Aspen had fallen to the floor and was gasping for air.
"Sorry, guess I got a little carried away." I said sheepishly. They were dripping water and I stood as far back as possible without them being suspicious of me.
Once everyone had caught their breath we bid each other goodbye and headed down opposite hallways. Maxon, Carter, and Aspen to the boys dorm and me, Marlee, and Celeste to the girls dorm.
"I am in major need of a bath right now." I stretched while walking towards my room.
"Totally. Hey say we meet up in, what, two hours and we'll give you a tour of the school. K?" Marlee said in front of her door.
"Sure, thanks. I'll see you later." I walked into my room and closed the door their goodbyes right behind me.
I sighed, "That was way to close. I've got to be more careful."
I drew myself a bath full with bubbles and small pieces of seaweed. Perfect, then I slipped in. In a moment a tingling sensation was felt all over my body and my legs went from feet to fins and strands of my hair turned gold.
"I better be quick before someone comes in looking for me. The last thing I need right now is to find a cover up for why I have a tail and not legs."
I soaked for who knows how long until I let the water drain from the bath and, with some difficulty, pulled myself out. I moved my hand over my tail and slowly closed it into a fist. As I did so the water on my tail began to evaporate and the same sensation overcame me as my legs changed back.
I went into my room and found a pair of clothing. A white button down top and blue green skirt with boots.
"For a girl who doesn't like shopping I think I did pretty well." I posed in front of the mirror as the strangest thing came mind, I wonder if Maxon will like it. Wait, why do I care what he thinks I just met him. Whatever it's most likely nothing.
A knock on my door broke me from my reverie.
"Come in!" I called.
Marlee walked in her hair still wet and in a bun. "Come on it's almost time for lunch."
"Coming." We all walked down to the cafeteria together, in comfortable silence.
"It's way too quiet here, and empty." Celeste looked around. It was empty.
Just then we heard the sound of papers flying and laughter coming down the hallway.
"What…" I started walking towards the sound to see a herd of people surrounding four girls, and it looked like the main attraction was the blond who was on the floor picking up scattered sheets of paper.
"Aw you want to be a designer, how cute." The brunette sneered, laughing.
Without thinking I acted and walked over to blond. She was in tears kneeling still trying to pick up her papers quickly.
I kneeled down next to her. "Hey are you okay." I tried to sooth her. She seemed about to burst out sobbing, and she was already crying.
The brunette laughed, and everyone laughed with her. "And what are you doing over there red."
"What's it to someone like you?" I stood up my blood boiling at how rude this chick was.
"Oh honey you don't know who you're dealing with. Wait let me guess you're the new girl everyone's talking about. Oh how sweet let me guess, you're gonna be nice and kind to everyone especially little Lucy over here." She pointed to the girl, Lucy.
"No you're wrong about that. I'm not exactly nice to bitches like yourself." She glared at me as everyone started oohing.
She scoffed, "You don't want to cross me, red, or I swear you'll regret it." She stepped closer to me.
I was about to respond when someone else beat me to it. "I don't think so Kriss." Maxon, Aspen and Carter had showed and everyone had made sort of a path for them.
"Maxy! Oh thank God. This girl, she tried to insult me, she was making fun of me, oh Maxy make her say she's sorry please!" She had thrown herself at Maxon and was gripping onto his chest.
I felt the air around me heat up and heard a faint sizzling. I knew I had to calm down before something caught fire, preferably the girl, Kriss was her name.
Aspen had knelt down beside Lucy and was talking to her.
I whispered to him, "Who is this bitch."
He stifled a laugh. "Kriss Ambers, aka queen of bitches. She thinks she runs the school, and is absolutely, desperately, totally, helplessly-"
"Ok I get it enough with, the synonyms." I looked back at her still clinging to Maxon and whining.
"In love with Maxon. So yeah stay away from her."
"Definitely."
"Get off me Kriss!" Maxon pushed her off as I walked over. "How many times do I have to tell we weren't dating, we aren't dating, nor will I ever in my life date you! And keep away from my friends, got it!"
"But-" She pouted and widened her eyes, I almost threw up.
"I think he wants you to leave." I crossed my arms and stared her down, refusing to look away. "Just a hunch."
If looks could kill, I'd be nothing but dust with the way she looked at me.
"This is none of your concern red." She slowly walked towards me, her hand in a fist by her shoulder.
"Wow, someone give her a prize, she figured out my hair was red. Ok ok next question, why are you such an ass to people." I spoke to her in a baby voice and put my hands together like teacher asking a four year old which color blue was on the board.
Everyone began laughing hysterically, some even fell to the floor. I looked over my shoulder to Lucy and Aspen with two other girls who I assumed were Mary and Anne. When I turned back around I was met with a sickening crack against my face. I put my hand up to my cheek with tears stinging my eyes from the slap.
Everyone got silent, and just then I got mad. "You made a big mistake Kriss. And I will make sure you regret messing with me or anyone for that matter." I had walked very close to her and spoke in low harsh whisper. Just to give a bit more of a scare I let my eyes flash gold for less than a second. I knew she saw because her face paled slightly.
But she still held strong. "Your on red."
I smiled and walked away in the other direction, which I hoped was the way to the cafeteria.
I walked for at least two seconds before the guys caught up to me asking what I did to scare Kriss so much.
"I just told her who's boss that's all. No come let's eat, I'm starving."
Maxon POV
I didn't know what America said to Kriss but I could've sworn her eyes turned gold for just a second. But when she didn't mention it I began to think that it was just my imagination.
We got to the cafeteria after everyone else, even though I don't know how. Most of the school was at the little demonstration.
We got our lunches and sat down, and started making plans for tomorrow.
"We could go to the beach." Celeste asked popping a fry in her mouth.
"NO!" Me and America both screamed it at the same time, and some people at neighboring tables looked at us.
"Um, maybe the beach isn't such a good idea, you see I'm allergic to salt water, so uh I can't be around it, I get hives and a rash all over my body. I-it's really bad." She was lying I don't know how or why really but, I could tell she was. Although the others didn't seem to notice.
"Aw, well that's ok, we could go into town instead, and hit the mall. This café called Illea's treats, ugh their strawberry tarts are to die for. Carter's mom owns the shop." Marlee pointed at Carter and kissed him on the cheek.
"Yeah my mum makes pretty good pastries." Carter grinned in pride at recognition.
"That sounds like fun, but, um, I didn't bring any money with me. And I don't want you guys to have to pay for everything." Americas cheeks flushed pink. She's cute when she blushes. Stop, she probably doesn't even like me, wait do I even like her, yeah as a friend. Yep that's right just a friend. For some reason the thought saddened me.
"So what classes do you have?" Aspen looked at America, his question directed at her.
"Oh right um, wait I took a pic of it, just lemme grab my phone." She took her phone from her pocket and started reading off her classes. "Adv. LA, first period, AP Science second, Algebra 2 third, Art fourth, Music fifth, then lunch, gym sixth, and History seventh."
"So that means you have Carter and Marlee first, none of us second, Aspen third, Celeste and Marlee fourth, me fifth, all of us sixth, and Aspen and Carter seventh." I said.
"Aw, we won't see you second period." Marlee pouted and crossed her arms, while the rest of us burst into fits of laughter. Soon after she joined in too.
"Ok ok, I'm pretty sure we promised America a tour of the school, so let's get going." Celeste had gotten up and thrown her lunch away and the rest of us followed.
We headed towards the cafeteria doors when we were stopped by Kriss, Daphne and Elise. Oh no, what's she up to now.
"Hey guys." Her voice was drenched with false sweetness, and she had a juice in her hand. "Have you ever tried blackberry juice, it's sooo good. But it stains pretty bad too."
"Yeah we have and now we're going to go, we promised America here a tour of the school." Carter crossed his arms in front of his chest, obviously annoyed with her.
But Kriss continued like she didn't hear him. "So your name's America, huh red."
"I'd rather my name never come out of your ass, uh I mean mouth. Sorry it's so hard to tell the difference between the two." America smiled a fake smile and fluttered her eyelashes at Kriss.
"Oh that's alright, here try some blackberry juice it's so good." She started advancing on America and America took several steps back. She looked almost, scared? She's wearing white that's why, she doesn't want to ruin her top.
"Thanks, but I'm good." Just then Kriss intentionally poured the juice all over America's front.
She gasped. "You human sized piece of shit."
"I'm so sorry, here let me help you." But before Kriss could inflict anymore damage America had sprinted out of the room. And Kriss had burst out laughing.
"One day you're going to rot in hell." I growled at her. "Come guys." And we ran out after America.
PLEASE READ A/N
Ok guys I didn't want the A/N at the beginning to go on forever but I wanted to ask. (keep in mind each chapter will be at least 2,000 words, most the time, not including A/Ns)Would you rather I post one chapter at a time, that would take 1-3weeks or a bunch(3-4 chapters to be specific) at one time that would take 3-4 months to be honest. So tell me what you want in the comments or PM me. All input is appreciated thanks. Bye people I may or may not know.
