Feeling down from the earlier confrontation, the brunette walked directly to her room without paying attention to anything or anyone. She arrived at her door, quickly opened it, rushed into her room and closed the door clearly audible, before someone could stop to enter her save zone last second. Leaning with her back lightly on the closed door behind her, Max closed her eyes and took the moment to exhale the breath she was holding the whole time.
Phew, save.
Clearly relaxed now the brunette opened her eyes and decided to ignore the prevail chaos right in front of her sight.
Groan! I so don't care about that right now.
She slid off her messenger bag, dropped it softly on the floor and let herself fell into the bed, facedown onto her pillow.
There you have it Max. I hoped the drama would end once I am here, but nope same old drama shit. But this was an entirely new level of bitchtalking. Giving me shit for taking a pic, my clothes and even attacked my parents? For cereal?
Ugh and now I know why Kate warned me about her. I don't want to know what they had done the poor girl. Fucking Victoria and her minions must have huge problems to pick on such a nice person. I wish I could help her, but I can't even help myself. You, just stood there and let them pick on you.. as always.
The lying girl turned herself around, grabbed a pillow and pressed it softly at her belly while staring at the ceiling above her for a while.
Anyway, I still need to figure out which room the Ember girl has. I have no clue how to do that. I can't knock on every door and apologize every time I hit the wrong one. Well, I could, if I had cookies. Naaah, even then, it would be embarrassing as hell and after that beatdown earlier, I can't make a fool of myself to everyone. Not to mention that I am too shy to do that anyway. Also there's a chance that I ran into that blonde ass again, so nope, need a better plan.
While still lying there on her bed, with the sinking sun outside illuminating the room in beautiful colors, an audible snarl was coming from her stomach hidden under the pillow on it.
Man I'm starving hard. I didn't realize how hungry I am with all the events and shit today. The last time I noshed was when we stopped at the Gas station this morning. Speaking of my Parents, they must be back home by now. I better check on them.
Too lazy to put much effort in getting her smartphone, the freckled girl reached with one arm next to her bed, where she left her bag on the floor and tried to fumble the mobile out of it somehow. After a few tries, she finally managed to open the bag.
Ah-hah. You don't know who are you dealing with, my dear bag. You know sooner or later I get out of you what I want! So don't even try to fight against your certain defeat!
Now let's see. Ohh, Mom texted me already.
Mom: Hey sweety. I just wanted to let you know that we arrived safely at home. I can't believe you that you grown up already and now living all by yourself.
Mom: Don't forget to eat and drink enough. And wash your clothes regularly, before you run out of fresh ones. Also remind to water your plant, but don't drown it either. Be careful with your money, and don't hesitate to buy things from the credit card we gave you, if you need something important. You always can call us if anything happens. You are always welcome if you want to come back home. I will miss you sweety.
Mom: xoxo
Eye-roll. Really mom? Exaggerate much.. but its sweet from her, she just worry about you Max. Be a good daughter and text back.
Max: Alright mom. I'll let you know if anything is up. I'll call later. Love ya. xoxomaxo
Another growl escaped the hungry brunettes belly a few seconds after she pressed the sent button.
"Alright, alright. I know I'm hungry, you can stop with that. Let's see how long I have to survive." Says the hungry girl to her rumbling stomach.
Still glancing at her phone, Max noticed that it is already 5:38 pm.
Sorry to tell you, oh belly of mine, I'm afraid you still have more than an hour to wait. But don't despair yet, I know you are strong and the maid with the golden hair will serve you delicious food when the appointed time arrives. Hopefully delicious..
I can use that time well by cleaning the mess, to keep me busy. It was the original plan from begin with anyway. So it's settled, work now, food dat.. uhh.. reward later!
The young Photographer tossed the pillow aside, rose up from her comfortable sleeping area just to walk to her laptop at the desk. She opened her music library and started to play "Eye of the tiger" from Survivor.
"Now it's either you or me, Room! Bring it on!"
Clothes vanished into the closet at the corner next to the door. One book after another, which were lying stacked at the floor, found their way into the shelf in no particular order. Her guitar, which she played occasionally, rested on the couch at the opposite side of the bed. All that's left are the now empty boxes, stocked up next to her plant Lisa.
Take that room! In the end you have to obey me after all. Resistance was pointless from begin with!
It was a shitload of work tho, and I'm starving like hell now. No wonder, took me about an hour. Good thing it's almost feeding time now. I better go on my quest to find that secret hideout.
But first..
The young photographer reached once again into her bag, took her favorite picture device out of it and positioned herself with the back to her photo wall to take a selfie. She did general shake of the freshly taken polaroid, took a quick look at the not yet developed picture before it vanished into her bag along with the camera.
Good. Adventure time now! Find the hidden Ember chamber.. somehow. I still have no clue how to do it. My best bet is to activate my nosy superpower, I guess. Let's just hope I don't run into the pixie ass again. Remember Max, The world outside is a dangerous one, you have to be brave and fearless.
Not going without her faithful messenger bag as sidekick, the freckled brunette with a mission opened the door to the hallway, stepped outside and waited for the click behind her which told that the entrance to her domain is closed.
Good, no soul around here. I just hear.. is that a violin? Where is it coming from? It sounds beautiful.
A few steps later, the curious girl was right in front of the door, where the source of the sounds is coming from.
This is where it's coming from. Room 222.. I have no idea who has that number. In fact I don't know the number of anyone besides me. And the slate is empty too. So no luck here Max. Maybe I can ask the master of the food later, if I ever find her room that is. Hey I could try to find hints on all the other boards. There are may things written on it which help me. Investigation time!
The amateur detective started to snoop around in the hall, going from room to room, pressed her ear at the doors to try to hear a voices from within and searched for any hints at the slates next to each room. Without any luck.
I can't work like that. You have to gimme something at least, you all. Your secrets are safe with me, promise! Shit, I wander here for 10 minutes or so and still have no clue at all. It's a miracle that I didn't bumped in anyone by now. Why has she make it so difficult for me?
..Think positive Max, complaining don't get you anywhere. You still have 2 doors left, so you still have a chance. Go and finish the job!
As Max snooped around for a bit more, she noticed a pin board near the girls dorm entrance. The board was full of flyers about random stuff about the school, including anti-bullying statements, a flyer for a group called "Vortex Club" and…
A map of the dorms here? I totally missed this. I stormed straight to my room earlier and also when I arrived.. hoping to avoid awkward moments and folks. I'm too damn shy after all.
No Max, now is not the time for self-pity! Focus on your mission and take a look at the board of wisdom before you.
YES, there are names of all the peeps, plus their room number! Score! That makes things a looot easier.
Hmm.. "Max Caulfield." Atta Blackwell, didn't use my full name. I wonder.. yes that's how the Ember girl must have known my name already. It makes sense. Gotcha girl, you didn't think I find out? You underestimated me there! HAH-HAA!
Well.. anyway, I'm curious who played so beautifully on the violin earlier. Number 222 was it. Ohh, it was Kate? For reals? How adorable! Good thing I kept her, hehe. I don't understand how anyone could give you shit for anything tho.. according to what she told me earlier, that short blondie must have mocked her for some dumb reason. Bitch.
Speaking of..
Urrrrgh no.. are you cereal? Victoria lives right at the opposite of my room? Oh shit, wait! That means it was her who saw me at that.. accident. Max, that is not good in any universe. I bet a thousand cookies that she will use it to spread bullshit about me or something. FUCK!
But that are problems for later. Currently I need to find the food girl before my stomach lures everybody out of their rooms with its complains.
Soo, Ember.. Ember.. Hmm, Brooke Scott. No, never heard. Juliet Watson. Nope don't know who that is either. Rachel.. Amber. OHHH it is "Amber" and not "Ember"! "The new Amber in your life", haha I get it.. well it's kinda obvious now, Max. Good thing I know her first name too, so I can change that on my phone later.
Oh fuck right. The name appeared on my screen earlier. That means she must have typed her number into my phone. But how? When? I swear that girl must have some serious magical abilities.
Should I ask her about that? Even if I'm not too chicken for this and ask her, I doubt she'll ever tell me her dark sorcery in the first place. Either way, I have to find her first. So let's see, her hidden lair is right…
…wait, what's that light?
When Max turned around, she found a grinning Rachel, with crossed arms and leaning at her doorframe, eyes pointed at the girl next to the pin board. Her outfit, which consists of the blue feather pendant, a long sleeve T-shirt concluded with blue jeans trousers and pink socks, accented her proportions perfectly. More so with the light coming from her room, shining at her from behind.
Damn she is so beautiful. There is no fucking way in hell that someone like her has the slightest intere.. Gaawd Max, not again. What the fuck is wrong with you? Get your shit together.
"Finally noticed me, huh? I was about to say something, but you are just too cute when you are in the pretty little head of yours." Began the amused blonde at the door to speak.
"Finally"? How long is she standing there already? And why is she calling me cute again? I mean, look at me..
"However, sounds of your stomach is crying badly for some food." Continued Rachel.
"Uhh, um.. yeah. My last meal was ages ago. I could literally eat anything at this point!" Replied the hungry brunette.
"Uhlala!" Grinned Rachel with a teasing voice. "I knew it was a good idea to invite ya. This will be fun!"
Huh? What does she mea.. OOHHHH SHIT. NO. I didn't mean it like that at all. Damn. I can't let my guard down in front of her for one second! Do something, Max, fast!
"NO. Uhh.. I mean, I didn't want to say tha.." started Max to say while she turned bright red in her face, before she realized the amused grin on Rachels face and interrupted herself. "Ugh, you are just fuc..
No absolutely do NOT use that word, Max!
..t-teasing me, right?"
Phew, that was too close! Try to think before you speak next time!
"Hmm, maybe, maybe not." twinkled the blonde, "Now come on in, I don't want ya starving to death outta here."
You know, that's the last chance to panicky run back to your room, Max. But, mhhh.. food waits inside of that dangerous cave. Damn you, survival instincts. I give up, you win belly. Just so you know, if something bad happens, I blame you and only you.
A bit unsure, the freckled photographer followed the other girl in her room and closed the door behind her.
Point of no return, Max.
A/N
Okay, first I have to say, the chapter was planned originally longer, but to not make the gap between the updates too long and me not being able to write much because of some RL shit and too many freaking story updates this week, I decided to split this chapter in half. :D so sorry if it's a bit shorter. I don't know how long the next will be, yet x3
I already have written a bit of the things that happen in Rachels room. And I must say, I struggle to write the conversation. I know some of the stuff that will happen there, I just don't know how to make it going smooth and believable :D
Anyway, I hope the chapter wasn't too boring, I know not much happened besides of Max process things and finding Rachels room.
In general I think that not much happens in my story plus it's going pretty slow haha :D (3rd chapter and it's still day 1). But I also don't want to have too long timeskips, I just wouldn't feel comfortable with it and what I hope to achieve with this story :D
Let me know what you think pls x3 I'll see you next chapter :D
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