My eyes opened from the sting of the sunlight that was glinting firm on my face. I was sweating and it felt like I was left in a heater. I peaked around to notice that people were beginning to enter the dormitory? I felt awkward having to make people see where I had fell asleep in the main lobby's couch. I look at myself, still wearing the same outfit since the day of the fire? I had to definitely get out of these clothes. I took a peak at my watch and notice it was about 7:30am. Some girls were talking to each other and dragging their many piles of suitcases up and down the stairs. I guessing school was starting to commence and the upperclassmen were already beginning to come. My body still felt a little queasiness and dizzy. My 2 suitcases were still placed on the main counter. I opened it to get out my purple blouse and my booty shorts. I don't have a room so I don't really know how I was going to get dress. I mean if all of this happened normally, I would have been dress already. With the whole burning of my house and almost dying, right now seems the closest I have got to 'normal'. Most of the girls were busy running around half cocked finding friends, blankets, pillow cases, towels, food, anything they could get their hands on to be prepared for the first day. It was like some kind of crazed zoo and the animals have finally been let out. The air was beginning to have a thick smell of eggs and bacon from the kitchen stove on my right. Girls' crowded around the mini kitchen reaching for food to obtain. With all this commotion, there had to be one girl that was generous enough to lend me their shower.
"Hey, excuse me? Can you let me borrow your bathroom to clean up?" I walked up to the nearest girl I could grab. I felt really diffident since I was asking a total stranger, but I might as well start making friends here if I am going to survive this nonsense. She was a dark haired girl and she absolutely looked stunning. She looks as if she was a mix of Filipino and Spanish. Her skin looked like a deep color of caramel and light brown. She had an amazing slim body and gorgeous long hair.
"Uh, sure I guess? Did you like sleep here or something?" she replied back, looking puzzled and astounded.
"Yeah, I arrived a day early because of… some issues I had to work out" I tried to say in the most kind way possible. Geez this is really awkward.
Her eyes looked up and down at me for a sec, "Uhh sure you can shower up, and you look like a mess anyways."
"Thank you so much, my name is Victoria by the way."
She opened and small yet humble smile was shown, "You can call me Katherine. My room is up the Starlight staircase, number 204. Be swift though, my roommates are coming their way soon." She demanded yet still kept her stunning smile, she handed me her keys.
Hastily, I ran up the Starlight staircases to find a stretched enormous hallway of rooms in each side. Some were being occupied and others were open and ready for the new students. I saw many girls going from door to door asking for hair products, shoes, make-up, etc. Slowly, I made my way down the corridor. Some girls looked at me with a suspicious and spiteful manner; others ignored me and just went into their rooms. I finally ended up in room 204. I open the door and it was pretty spotless and vacant. There were 3 beds set on the end of the room. There was a closet and many shelves and baskets. I entered the bathroom on the left, took my clothes off and entered the shower instantly.
15 minutes went by after that. The warm feeling of the water rushing down my back felt refreshing and relaxed me. The long moments in the shower felt like years have gone by. I guess with all the insanity that been going on, feeling enliven and new was just what I needed. I stop the water and grabbed a towel off the railing. I rapidly dried off, putting on my endearing purple blouse and shorts. I admired myself in the mirror and looked as if I was brand new and ready to face the day. At least now one thing's for sure, I was fresh enough to last through whatever crazy things come my way. As I got out of the bathroom, I notice that Katherine and who I guess were her roommates were entering their room.
"Who the hell is she?" asked the tall black haired girl sitting on the bed. She looks like an absolute model. She had an amazing figure, made me feel completely unattractive and self-conscious.
"She's just some girl that needed to use the bathroom, I'm sorry Crystal." Katherine looked timid yet she still kept it calm.
Crystal stood up and replied, "Well, Katherine, don't let it happen again. I don't want the stupid freshman ruining my first day back to this shit hole." She rolled her eyes and threw her 5 suitcases under the bed.
"You can get out now?" said the blonde girl walking towards me. She looked fierce and deadly. The seriousness of her voice surrounding me made the tension in the thick air. Note to self; don't get into a fight with these girls.
"Oh I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to intrude." I back away trying to seem humble though didn't really work.
"Well I honestly don't give a fuck, so bye-bye." Crystal demanded as she waves her hands away. I noted her eyes were dark and bitter. It's like there was but pure malevolence inside a girl who looked like she could have any man in the world with a snap of her fingers.
"Thank you Katherine..." I looked at her, smiling.
"No problem." Her eyes were a bit anxious, thought she manage to show a little smile as I swiftly left the room.
"Attention: All first year students please report to the East Wing for your orientation."
The noise of the loud speakers ran all through out the building. Some girls began to leave the dormitory, I followed closely. As I began walking out to the outside of the campus, the day was still young. I looked at my watch and it was 8:10am. The sun still has not risen fully though it was hot enough for people to wear shorts and sunglasses. The campus outside was actually really nice. There were flowers and tress located at multiple spots around and many different soda machines and benches. There were high and tiny buildings all around the place. Also, I notice a really extensive grey wall that surrounded the whole place, I'm guessing to not have intruders to come in. I felt really odd bounded by so many people that apparently are "just like me." I commenced to follow a few of them trying to figure out how to get around this big campus.
"Mom, can you just listen to me for one damn second?" I heard a girl shout from a giant oak tree near by.
"No I will not listen, Elizabeth. I'm so sick and tired of the same bullshit with you every time we discuss something important." A tall, kind of chubby, woman was beside the girl.
"I bitch because obviously I don't want to be here!" the girl howled with force.
"Well that's too bad. END OF DISCUSSION" angrily yelled the woman.
"Fine I'll fucking stay!" the girl rolled her eyes, still disappointed in the fact that her mother was completely ignoring her. She grabs her suitcases and stomp away from the mother.
She came closer to me when she looked at me and said, "What the fuck are you looking at?"
"Oh... Nothing I'm sorry!" I quickly apologize, not noticing I was staring at the girl and her mother's argument.
She gave me a dirty looked and simply just walked away. Man, girls in this school have so bitchy attitudes too! Geez and I thought I was going to have trouble fitting in now!
I began walking again, looking back at the girl stomping her way into the school when I suddenly bump into to someone. All of their books and papers fell on the floor.
"Oh my, I'm so sorry I didn't see where I was looking." I look up to see a red hair girl smiling at me replying, "Oh don't worry, and it's all cool." She had a warm smile as if her hair was creating the heat.
I picked up her books and then said, "I'm Victoria, by the way." Handing her books.
"My name is Ariana Grande." She had a sweet smile that you can tell this girl is happy a lot.
"Nice to meet you. Are you a first year student too?"
"Yes I am! I was just heading to the orientation to the east wing."
"Oh, same here. I got pretty lost since I barely know anything right now."
Ariana looked at me and just began giggling.
"What's so funny?" I started giggling myself.
"Because I love to giggle. And I know exactly where to go! If you want, you can join me?" her grinned made her look very young and ebullient.
"Yes, please. I'm totally lost in this damn school."
Once more again, her laugh was now very charming and humble, "It's cool. I know how you feel, trust me. Though the office in the main center gave me a map so I don't think you need to worry."
"If that's the case, then let's get going." I said smiling with satisfaction that I meet her.
She smiled back and started sauntered towards the school, I followed behind. The place seemed pretty marvelous, though my question is, do I belong here? Yeah I made the decision to stay but is it worth it? I was scared and nervous but I can't stay like this forever. I just have to tough up and face it. I took a deep breath still walking behind Ariana once we got inside and began getting through the huge hallways crowded with incoming students. Some kids were getting their materials and books they need for the year while others we most likely heading towards orientation. Everything seems pretty normal, in a weird way of saying it. Ariana kept on walking with her head held high, I wonder how she is dealing with all of this. She seemed so calm; I mean I don't know her that well but no one can seem this enthusiastic about this situation. It was pretty late now as the hallways began to slowly disperse and students went off. Many freshmen were already in the orientation. As Ariana and I began to picked up our pace, we landed on a little road block up ahead.
"Well if it isn't out little friend from this morning." I heard a snarl voice coming from the entrance of the East Wing.
The voice came from Crystal who stood there blocking my way. Katherine and Abbey were right besides her, looking as if I was some kind of prey of theirs.
"H-Hello there." I walked towards them, feeling edgy and frightened.
"Look at you! Looking all pretty and what not?" Crystal unhurriedly walked around me.
Both Katherine and Abbey followed behind her. All three girls were surrounded me. Ariana was outside the circle, she looked concerned and scared too.
"Why so serious, hun? We won't bite." Crystal stopped and was right in front of me. Her eyes felt like daggers piercing through my skin. Her smile looked as devilish and evil.
Swiftly, Crystal's smiled twisted in quick seconds. She was swift and grabbed my hair with her bare hands and pulled it towards her.
"Look here missy, I'm the boss of this fucking school so I don't want your perky ass thinking as if you're going to changed things," I began to gulped as I was in pain. My eyes were shut tight has Crystal spoke into my ear. She had a strong clutch on my hair. "Don't ever think you have a better advantage just because your something special got it?" she pulled it harder as I gulped and shriek a little.
"Let her go!" Ariana spoke up and ran after us. Katherine and Abbey stopped her path. They blocked me and Crystal's sight.
"Where do you think you're going?" Abbey smirked at Ariana and pushed her hard. Ariana flew across the floor and smashed into the lockers aside us.
Both girls laughed at the scene. Crystal still had a great hold of my hair. I tried to break myself free but Crystal was much stronger than me and I still don't know how to activate my powers at will. I was completely hopeless and scared.
"See you stupid 'first year' bitches. We run this shit now you get your shit together and follow my rules." Crystal yelled with such confidence and power, the hairs on my body stood up.
Slowly, Ariana stood up. Her fists were clenched together and began to glow like fire.
"Let her go or else." Ariana's red bright hair glowed brighter than it was before. Her hands were literally on fire and pointed at the three girls.
"Oh well how interesting, look at this girls, we have a Fire Starter in the house." Crystal let go of my hair. I fell flat on the floor, my hair was a mess and the ache rushed all through my veins.
All three girls concentrated on Ariana. She stood motionless and had a fire ready to shot. She looked so much more different, such poise and strength. Maybe I judged her too early before I got to discover the real Ariana.
"Fine. Alright I'll let it go, for now. Well see next time you disobey me." Crystal smiled gently. She felt calmed and walk away from us. Elizabeth and Abbey followed right behind.
Ariana quickly ran to me. Her hands were back to normal and they came to help me up.
"Are you alright?" she helped me get up and started fixing my hair.
"Yeah... I'm fine." I still felt slight pain on my head. I saw the three devilish girls walked away from us. I knew this wasn't going to be the last time we dealt with them. Oh god, this is going to be an interesting year…
