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I rushed through the apartment, running into things and knocking them over while Imriska followed behind lazily, picking up whatever I had dropped or overturned in my wake.
We had been in Alaska for several weeks now, and had decided to settle in a small town named Denali. It was cold, extremely so, but I liked it regardless. The snow was crisp and intricate unlike the kind you found in Washington that tended to be on the verge of becoming water, stuck in a state of slush. I spent most of my time outside, even though Imriska said I would get sick. It was all too wonderful being free to waste my time in the small two room apartment Imriska had rented for us.
Imriska in no way had the same outlook as me. Most of the time she would hide in the apartment and only came out when I bothered her nonstop. Even then she wasn't fully there, mind wandering and interests elsewhere.
"You're gonna be late." Imriska stated, not really that concerned.
"Yeah well, it's your fault I have to go to school in the first place." I scoffed playfully.
I had found out that the day we had visited Port Angeles Imriska had someone make a fake passport for me. It made sense because our only way to Alaska was by car or plane. Taking the car would mean that we would have to go through Canada and therefore crossing a border. I need not explain the plane option. All in all, it was great and dandy. That is until I noticed that Imriska had used my actual age, even though she used her last name for me.
Since I was only seventeen I had to attend school, which is why I was running around causing destruction within our apartment. I was late. Very late.
I grabbed my old messenger bag and stuffed a few notebooks that Imriska bought for me into it. I then turned to my friend. "I'm ready to go." She was wearing an oversized tee-shirt and a pair of sweats, and in no way cared as she got her keys before we both shuffled out the door. I kept quiet during the car ride since I knew Imriska hated mornings.
We pulled up in front of the large high school and Imriska unlocked the doors so I could get out. I didn't move, facing forward in silence. Imriska did the same until I spoke.
"Are you ever going to tell me what happened that day?" It was a simple question, but Imriska never gave the answer, I had learned this after asking it every day. This time was no different as she sat silently.
"Fine." I said irritated, reaching for door handle and pulling on it, crawling out. I was about to close the door again when I heard her whisper something.
"I'll tell you." I turned and stared at her in shock. She would tell me? She gave a hand gesture that was stiff and continued before placing it back on the steering wheel, "Not now though, when you get home I'll tell you everything.
I nodded in slight disappointment, but knew it was better than nothing.
Surprisingly it didn't take long for the school receptionist to find my schedule, and I didn't have to suffer through some stupid speech about rules and stuff. I was in and out within five minutes. When I got out of the office I looked over my schedule to see what classes I had.
1 Biology, Mr. Harrow Room 206
2 English, Mrs. Macher Room 213
3 Human Geography, Ms. Quis Room 212
4 Team Sports, Ms. Tiff Gym
Lunch, Cafeteria
5 Calculus I, Ms. Denali Room 233
6 Study Hall, Ms. Denali Room 212
7 Latin I, Ms. Denali Room 232
It was a pretty good set of classes considering I hadn't been able to pick any of them. I was very happy that this school didn't have A and B days like my previous school. You would have two classes during one hour, but they would switch out depending on the day. The whole system majorly fucked up my day because I would never know which class I had to go to.
I looked at my schedule again and saw that Ms. Denali was in charge of my last three classes. She had to have a lot of patience if she had to deal with three groups of teenagers over the span of three periods. It was also funny that her last name was Denali. I just hoped she wasn't one of those teachers that were basically the spawn of satan. I wouldn't be able to deal with that for three hours.
Nevertheless, my first four periods went okay. None of the teachers made me introduce myself and I was able to keep to myself. Soon enough it was lunch, and as boring as it may seem, I ate in the library because I didn't feel like being shoved from table to table when people got irritated that I was there.
The food was disgusting, as school lunches usually are. I had managed to choke down the vile substances, one possibly being potatoes but I wasn't quite not sure, when I grabbed a book off of one of the shelves closest to me and began reading.
I was about a chapter in when someone tapped on the table I was sitting at, catching me off guard. My head whipped up, eyes wide, and I spotted a girl with short red hair standing on the opposite side of the table from me. She gave me a small, closed lipped smile before pointing at the book I was reading, and speaking.
"Do you mind if I borrow that for a minute?" She asked. I looked down at the book and pulled my hand up from under the table, pushing the object across the smooth wooden surface to the girl. She gave me a thankful look before plopping down in the chair opposite me, opening the book, and taking out a notebook. She then began furiously scribbling down notes.
"So, what's your name?" She asked suddenly after a few minutes. I had been sitting there, not really doing anything except giving off anxious vibes.
"Ester." I said without expanding or trying to start a conversation. The girl shifted her eyes to me from the book, slightly blank but calculating. Then she just smiled and introduced herself.
"I'm Nel," She said happily, "You're new right?" I nodded. "Cool, if you ever need any help getting around, or whatever, I can help you, kay?"
She had a happy go lucky feel to her. She obviously gave zero fucks about first impressions and made me feel secure because I felt like she was too kind-hearted to try to hurt me on purpose. Nel was like Imriska, but, you know, a lot less aggressive.
"Okay, thanks." I said with a slight smile which received a bright one from the red head.
"So-" Suddenly she was cut off by the warning bell. She frowned, looking like a kicked puppy and stood up while holding the book out to me. "You need this back?"
I shook my head, "No, I was just bored so I picked it up."
"Okay, cool." She shoved the book into her backpack and then slung it over her shoulder, completely ignoring the fact that she was supposed to check it out. "What's your next class?"
"I have Calculus in room 233." I replied and her face brightened.
"So do I! I can take you there if you'd like." She offered excitedly, to which I said yes and she took my hand and led the way.
It didn't take long to get there, but we still barely made it on time, rushing in right as the bell rang.
"Here we are." Nel said, pulling me to some desks in the back of the class. The teacher wasn't here yet so I just settled in next to Nel and talked to her a bit. Only a few seconds passed before I heard heels clicking on the tile floor and the teacher began to talk, finally in the class room. I wasn't looking forward, and when I heard the teacher's voice my face went pale.
"Hello class. Could you all please take your seats so I can take attendance?" Everyone sat at once, almost eagerly. I kept my eyes to my desk, too scared to she if it was her, I didn't know if I wanted it to be her or not. She started roll call.
"Jared."
"Here!"
"Caleb."
"Here!"
"Maya."
"Here." She didn't seem as enthusiastic as the two others.
Several other students were called before Ms. Denali stopped, pausing for a second and making my heart beat erratically.
"Ester Vance." She said quietly and I finally raised my head, locking gazes with Irina, her golden eyes piercing through me. I swallowed and raised my hand.
"Here."
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