Daniel Alan Smith.
Why!!?? This has been going on for a few days now and it's ridiculous.
Why do they have to have the same name? They are complete opposites. He is such an arrogant prick who's nothing but trouble. He probably got expelled from his old school for committing some crime or something.
Ugh what time is it anyway? WHAT! ? 2:40 am? No!
I'm gonna look like such a zombie later. This is so not good. I cant sleep and yet all I could think about is that guy.
Realizing that I won't get any sleep at all not even an hours worth, I decided to just take a nice bubble bath until its for me to go to school. The warm silky fragrant water soothed my skin and relaxed every muscle in my body.
I lazily put on my uniform and then sat in front of the vanity mirror. I sighed loudly at the image being reflected and how ridiculously tired I looked. I shook my head and turned to cosmetics to solve my dilemma. Luckily the cosmetics reduced the zombie look I had earlier.
Once I finished I took my precious time walking down the stairwell. Since I had so much time I was able to eat breakfast which I rarely have on regular days. Not that I'm on some crazy food depriving diet but it's just that every morning I'm to lazy to grab anything to eat.
The driver dropped me off at the front of the school as usual. This is one of the reasons as to why I never enjoyed the idea of having a driver. Every time I step out the car everyone's eyes are directed towards my direction. I know what they're thinking. They're either envying me because I am such a lucky girl living like a princess or they think that I am a spoiled brat who is selfish, rude, bossy and can do nothing without any assistance. Honestly it hurts that they perceive me that way. Little do they know all I want is a normal life. I want to hang out with my friends, go to the mall , or eat out with out being followed by security.
"Nice ride princess" someone said from behind me followed by a chuckle.
I turned around to see who it was. None other than Daniel. I rolled my eyes and continued walking towards the school as quickly as I can.
"I always thought that teenagers always ask for a car on their birthday but, I guess yours came with a driver huh?" he said then laughed. He is now walking the same pace as me. I don't know why he's bugging me. What have I done to him? I mean clearly he is annoyed of me but why is he the one following me and talking to me.
"Oh come on princess aren't you going to talk? Is it that time of the month again?"
"Okay that's it what do you want!?" he looked at me surprised.
"Well Hello to you too."
"I said what do you want?" he smiled at me and shrugged. UGH!
"You know just trying to start a conversation"
"Well go talk to someone else I'm not in the mood" I started to walk again.
"So I'm right it's that time of the month again."
"No!"
"Well then if that's not it , what is it?"
"Nothing"
"Right..." he said through squinted eyes.
We finally reached our room as the bell was ringing.
"Right. Now leave me alone."
"Your wish is my command" he smiled and bowed at me as if he was my servant.
"Whatever"
I made my way to an empty seat right next to the window all the way at the back of the room. I noticed that there were the only two remaining seats and Daniel and I were the only ones unseated. Great that means I have to sit next to him. Just my luck.
"Just so you know I'm not following you but this..."
"Yeah yeah yeah just sit down and shut your trap. Okay?" I said cutting him mid sentence while I rested my head on my propped arm.
I was having a hard time paying attention to the lesson as my eye lids were uncontrollably shutting itself so I began doodling on my notebook to keep my self awake.
Ever since I was little I have always enjoyed sketching. Not everyone knows this about me but I have a passion for drawing landscapes to people to designing clothes to just random doodles.
Daniel Smith POV
I watched from the corner of my eye, she's doodling away while bopping her head to a tune in her head. I've got to admit her "doodles" really look artistic and fancy. There are swirls and intricate designs all over and some hard edged shapes here and there.
I realized that I've been watching her again, something I've been doing ever since I came here. I guess there is more to her than her bratty appearance.
Speaking of appearance, she doesn't look like her normal self. My eyes focused on her eyes and saw that underneath the make up, reveals her sleepless eyes. Maybe that's why shes been so grumpy. Maybe she's some kind of vampire. Vampires don't sleep right? Eh whatever.
Megan's POV
I automatically stood up when the bell rang making my way out to the back of the school.
"Megan Wait up." I ignored who ever it was calling out my name. I am to tired to even look back or talk to anyone right now. All I want is peace and quiet so I can rest. When I reached the big oak tree at the school yard, I sat comfortably. I closed my eyes and rested my head against the tree. I can feel my body shutting down as I fall asleep. For what felt like moments later a hand was softly shaking me "Megan?" I mumbled in reply.
"Megan. Wake Up. We're late for class" I was to tired to speak so I ignored the male voice.
The male voice has stopped talking next to me and I was asleep once again.
Daniel's POV
After looking for her everywhere I finally found her all the way at the back of the school sitting with her head against the tree. I sneakily made my way to her planning on startling her but when I saw that she was sleeping I simply sat next to her.
She looks so beautiful with her hair being blown by the wind and her beautiful face looking oh so peaceful.
I heard the faint sound of the bell from afar and I knew that I should wake her up or else we'll be late for our next class.
As lightly as possible, I started to shake her "Megan." all she said in reply was a mumble.
Great I thought. Just great.
"Megan Wake up. We're late for class." still nothing. I guess it can't be helped. All I can do now is wait for her to wake up. I sat patiently next to her listening to her quiet breathing. After 20 minutes I figured she would not be waking up any time soon so I bust out my i-pod and listened to some tunes.
That moment somehow felt so perfect. I smiled as I watched her furrow her eyebrows in her sleep. I don't know why but watching her makes me happy. Actually come to think about it, this has been the happiest I have been in a long while. In spite of the fact that we don't get along well or that we're constantly bickering, there's something about her that draws me to her. It feels as if I've known her for so long yet know nothing about her.
Megan's POV
For what felt like an eternity, I awoken not knowing where I was or what I was doing there.
I was looking at my surroundings trying to recall why I was there. When I looked to my side I saw him. My eyes grew wide in disbelief. What the heck is he doing here?
"What the heck are you doing here?" he quickly turned his head to face me
"Oh 'Ello did you sleep well?" he said with big smile on his face.
"Why are you here? What time is it?"
"Woah hold your horses will you? It's 15 minutes passed 1 so we obviously skipped 2 classes."
"And you're here why?"
"Oh that well uhh I don't know either, I tried waking you up though, but you were sleeping like a log"
I've never skipped a class before nor ever been late for a class so this is the first time EVER. I don't know if I would get in trouble or if they would call home and tell my mom that I missed classes. OH man I am so dead!
"You've never ditched before huh?"
"What?"
"I can see it in your face. I know what you're thinking, you're thinking that 'oh crap is the school going to call my parents, or am I going to get detention?'"
"Wow you're good," I said with a little laugh "So would I get in trouble?"
"Nope, since this is your first time nothing will happen BUT the second time they'll call your parents"
I simply nodded in reply and made an "o" with my mouth. We sat quietly for a while not knowig what to say or do.
"So is that why you were so grumpy earlier? Didn't get enough sleep?"
"actually I didn't get any sleep at all."
"At all? Not even a minute"
"Yep not even a minute."
"Wow." I paused "So what do you want to do now princess?"
"Nothing."
"Oh come on. We already skipped school basically so why not make the best out of it right?"
He's right I mean I've never done this before so might as well do it with style right? I laughed at the thought of me jumping over fences and running for freedom.
"So what do you propose we do eh?" I said
he laughed at the evident new wave of excitement taking over me "I don't know you tell me, I'm new here remember?"
"Right, ooooohhh how about we go to this one pizza place down the street and then the park?"
he thought about it for a second "Sounds good to me" he then finished it off with a smile.
He led the way to the front gate hiding behind bushes whenever we hear a sound. Luckily there's no one guarding the gates at the moment or this won't be possible. Once we reached the gate we sprinted as fast as we could and headed for the lovely London street. I couldn't control the fit of laughter coming over me when I realized what I had just done.
"You know you're not as bad as I thought you'd be?"
"Oh is that good or bad?"
"Well I always thought you were this prim and proper kind of girl who would never dare do things like this. Come to think of it I would have never expected you to talk to me because I might not be good enough?"
"Honestly at first I thought you were some kind of delinquent that got expelled from school because you had that "look at me I'm so badass" confidence. But I guess I was wrong."
we strolled down the street as I tried to look for the pizza parlor. "HA! There it is!"
I almost sprinted to get inside the place and quickly gave my order.
" Ha ha look at you all excited for pizza"
"Oh yeah . See my parents would never let me eat out on restaurants without them so I'm always stuck with home cooking. I'm not saying the food at home is bad it's just that I don't know I want something different."
"You're weird."
"Great thanks"
When our order came we munched it down like hungry soldiers. I'm glad I did this. Even though it's only temporary freedom, at least I could say that I'm normal too, that I have had my rebellious side shown.
Whilst walking on the streets I saw a little shop with colorful knick knacks.
"Daniel let's go there, that place looks cool!" I dragged him along in to this shop where they had everything from tiny glass figurines to jewelries to toys. The store was called "SparKle"
I was fascinated with the feathery hats they had and massive sunglasses. We took pictures of each other whilst wearing ridiculous accessories. I was holding a silver brooch with flowers along green and purple rhinestones in it.
"Are you gonna get that?"
"Oh no. they don't take cards." I said with a disappointed tone
"Oh right. Well just wait for me outside I just need to pay for something okay?"
"Mhm" I obeyed him and minutes later he came out.
"Sorry if I made you wait."
"It's nothing"
"Here, I got this for you."
I gasped at what he was handing me. On the palm of his hand lay the beautiful brooch that I wanted to purchase.
"Daniel you shouldn't have. Really"
"Nah it's fine besides you paid for the food." I stared at him
"Well are you gonna take it or not?"
"Fine I'll take it. Thanks." I gave him a shy smile while I took the object from his palm. My finger tips touched his soft skin sending electric current to my body.
We ventured to the park and sat on the swings in silence.
"Hey I think we should go. It's already 3:30 and classes will be dismissed soon. So we should head back." he didn't say a word but simply nodded.
When we reached the front of the school my driver was already there waiting.
"Great he's here. I guess I gotta go." I looked at him and he had a blank face " Well I had great fun today. Definitely writing it down on my diary."
Realizing what I had just said we both started laughing.
"You should really go out more."
"Yeah I know." I sighed " Well I'll see you tomorrow okay?" with that I turned around and began walking to the car.
"Wait." I spun around to face him and he looked uneasy.
"Yes?"
he had his hand on his pocket when he pulled out an object. He gently picked up my wrist and began tying a leather bracelet with colorful beads.
" I want you to have that." he raised his arm and showed me his " See we match" he smiled shyly at me and then stared at his feet.
"Daniel.."
"Danny." I was confused with what he said and it was evident in my face.
"I mean you can call me Danny now."
"Oh really! Well DANNY thank you so much. I really appreciate it."
he nodded and looked away.
"I think your driver is waiting for you."
" Oh right , well goodbye."
And with a last smile we parted ways.
