I AM OFFICIALLY BACK!
My exams are over and done with and i am now free to write! :)
I must point out to you that i am a little rusty but please enjoy!
The Girlantis Auditorium is filled with the sound of non-stop chattering from the students who are waiting anxiously for DiDi Marvel's super big, secret and important announcement that she texted everyone earlier that day. Many speculate that more students were going to be sent home but some believe that DiDi is just announcing that she was going to her third plastic surgery and just wanted for advice.
October didn't know what was more annoying, people who gossip or people who listen to them. It has been a month since she got almost expelled from Girlantis Academy all courtesy to Melanie who she still isn't talking to. It was hard not to talk to someone who you are roomies with tough but she managed to give a cold shoulder.
October couldn't help but feel bad because she's not the type of person who holds a grudge. There were times where she wanted to forgive Melanie but didn't. Never had she ever had to apologize to someone before so this is kind of new to her.
October sat in her at her usually table quietly while updating her schedule on her iGirl. Ever since the incident, she's been trying her best to keep up with all of her classes. She wonders how Charlie managed to cope with all of the courses she took because October is not doing fine as she would have expected. It is a wonder how Charlie manage to keep up and have a boyfriend at the same time. Four weeks and counting and Charlie and James are still going strong much to most of the girls in Girlantis. October admires how Charlie balances it all.
"Hey!" a voice called October, snapping her out of her thoughts. When she looked up, she sees Carlos giving her a warm smile.
"Oh, hi," she greeted.
"So, I was at walking in here and found his necklace and wonder if it belonged to you?" he asked while holding up a cheap necklace with a fake rhinestone on it.
"No that's not mine. I was not wearing a necklace when I walked in nor have I ever seen that before," she answered nicely.
"Oh…" was all Carlos replied and he turned his head to a table where Kendall was sitting as if waiting for him to tell Carlos to do something else.
"Ok, well, the real reason I came here is to-" Carlos was about to continue when Kathryn arrived to their table.
"Hi!" she greeted.
"Hey," October greeted back. "So Carlos, what were you saying?"
Before he could speak, Kendall came out from out of nowhere and stood beside Carlos. He then set his eyes on Kathryn who had just entered. Kathryn looked nothing but irritated.
"Can we help you?" Kathryn asked.
"Sure, want to go out with me tomorrow?" Kendall replied with a smirk on his face.
"No."
Carlos then spoke, "Kendall, do you mind, I'm trying to-"
"Why not? Come on, just one date. It can even be a double date," Kendall interrupted Carlos while still facing Kathryn.
"I said no. I'm busy ok," Kathryn replied.
Suddenly, Gianna walks in and stood in front of Kendall with a flirtatious grin on her face, "I'm not busy," she offered.
"Wow, desperate much?" Kathryn mumbled to October and October chuckled.
"Sorry Gianna but I asked Kathryn," Kendall replied nicely.
Just then, the sound of DiDi Marvel's heels clicked through the entire auditorium and all the students took their seats accordingly. Some students were still rushing in from the doors and quickly took their seats. Those students included Melanie who looked chic and trendy as always in her uniform. The one mystery October couldn't figure out was why Charlie wasn't here yet. She was always punctual.
"Ladies…and gentlemen, please take your seats and listen carefully because this announcement will only be told by me once," DiDi announced proudly.
Just then, Charlie and James ran in the auditorium while panting furiously and holding each other's hand. When Charlie realized that everyone was staring at her, she let go of James' hand and walked quickly to her table while avoiding eye contact with everyone. She was still not used to people talking about her about dating James.
"Ok, now that everyone is present, I can now announce my big announcement. In two weeks time, there will be a big showcase held here Girlantis. This showcase is mandatory for every student excluding the boys. You will display all your hard work for everyone to observe. The objective, remind me why I chose you to attend Girlantis. Fail to impress me, not only will you be in shame, you will be expelled from Girlantis. Those not expelled will get to attend Girlantis for another full year but one will get to showcase her talent to their entire world and become Girlantis' first ever apprentice," DiDi announced.
Every student in the auditorium started to buzz about the showcase. This is no joke. To all of them, it's the matter of life and death.
"First ever apprentice," Charlie spoke softly, her eyes still on DiDi.
"I guess that means a full ride to a fabulous future," Kathryn said with the same tone as Charlie.
"We'll finally get to be recognized for our work and show the world what we're made of," Melanie mumbled.
DiDi cleared her throat to get everyone's attention, "Students with more than one course will have to pick one of the courses to represent themselves in. If they do wish to represent in more than one course is acceptable as well. You will all be judged by some of the world's most famous successors as well as your teachers. I expect nothing less from my students if they do wish to stay in this island. Please pick up the signup sheet when you leave to write down what you will be doing for the showcase. Hand it in by the end of the week. That will be all."
"Looks like the game has begun, ladies," Gianna said.
"Why do you sound so confident?" Melanie questioned.
"Because I am and I can assure you that I will be DiDi's first apprentice and you four can say goodbye to your little wimpy dreams so I can have a full room to myself by next year," Gianna replied.
"The showcase hasn't even started," Charlie debated.
"Oh but it has. I guess you guys are far behind already," Gianna replied before she leaves the table.
"Someone gives that girl some horns and a pointy because I think a devil just stood before us," Kathryn said sarcastically.
"So what are you doing for the showcase Charlie?" October asked.
Charlie looked uneasy, "Um…I'm not sure. You?"
"Me too. The truth is, I've been having a hard time keeping up with all my classes. My life would be easier if I was still dancing," October replied honestly.
"Isn't your leg healed already? You can still pick dance," Kathryn said encouragingly.
"I don't know. I think it would be too late."
An awkward silence started. It has been a while since they all had sat in a table and manage a conversation with each other and it's all because of the catfights and secrets they kept from each other. October is mad at Melanie for almost getting her expelled. Melanie isn't talking to Charlie for some reason that October didn't know. She wondered if it had anything to do with James. Does Melanie like James? But why was she seen with Logan all the time? Was she trying to make Logan jealous? Then there was Kathryn who have distant herself from practically everyone in Girlantis and had committed herself to dancing.
October thought it was time to break the ice, "What happened to us? We used to be kind of close," she spoke up.
Melanie, Charlie and Kathryn all faced October with guilty looks. "Secrets happened," Melanie replied.
"But come on, it's not that bad right? It could be worse. I mean, we're all still here aren't we? I know I barely talked to you girls but can we just be friends again?" Kathryn said looking at October.
October turned to Melanie who turned to Charlie who gave a tiny smile to Kathryn. "I don't know if we still can but we could try right?" Charlie finally spoke.
"But guys, this is the wrong time to patch up a friendship. I mean, the showcase is a big competition for all of us and we're supposed to be competing. It would be weird to be friends again because what if we fight again?" Melanie pointed out.
"I guess we just have to make it work right?" October asked.
"But maybe we should have a real reason why we should all be friends again?" Charlie pointed out.
"How about to beat Gianna so she gets kicked out and not be the apprentice?" Kathryn suggested.
"I like the kicked out part," Melanie said.
"Me too," October agreed.
"Same here," Charlie said.
Can they keep the friendship tight? find out soon!
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