Summary: As Kathryn and Sebastians relationship hits a rough patch, a new girl arrives with big plans of her own.
Chapter 2/10: Comings and Goings
"God I'm bored" Kathryn sighed as she took a drag from her cigarette.
Cecile sitting obediently across from her bundled up in a navy blue pea coat offered "well maybe we could have my driver come pick us up and we could go shopping or we could work on your posters for winter queen or.." Suddenly the young girl got all excited like she had a habit of doing "Oh! We could call Ronald and-"
"No!" Kathryn interrupted before she could get the idea out. "You can screw Ronald on your own time Cecile. Besides I wasn't talking about being bored now. I meant with life in general."
"Oh" Cecile said quietly. "I get it." Then after a few moments of silence she admitted "actually I don't get it. What do you mean?"
Kathryn shook her head at the girls blatant stupidity before getting up from her seat and looking out the window of the watchtower that over looked Manchester Prep. This was her favorite place to think and be alone. It was where she could look out at all the little people below and plot her future. Usually she liked to be alone but as she made her way over to the steps after physics class Cecile had spotted her and began whining to go with her. Since Kathryn was in no mood to argue with her she had grudgingly agreed to let her underling come along. Then sure enough, after only being there for a few minutes the little idiot was already beginning to grate on her nerves.
"What I mean" Kathryn explained slowly "it that I need a new challenge. It's been months since I've had one." If you can call Annette Hardgrove a challenge Kathryn mused. Although the ruination of the former virgin had given her an immense thrill it soon wore off. Now she had everything she wanted and everything was going her way, but she was bored. Well maybe that wasn't completely true, she didn't have everything she wanted.
"When's Sebastian coming back?"
Kathryn flinched and scowled at the sound of his name. "I'm not sure" she told her.
Yes if she were really honest with herself she would admit that her boredom wasn't what was bothering her. It was Sebastian's absence from her life and the fact that she hadn't talked with him in weeks. Not since he left for Italy over winter break. Needless to say they had ended things rather messy but it wasn't all her fault. It was Sebastians no matter what he said.
Everything had been going along great with them. Behind closed doors they fucked like bunnies while to the outside world their reputations stayed in tact. No one knew about them except her mother who turned the other way so long as Kathryn kept it quiet. They were both happy with the arrangement or so she thought.
Then three weeks ago after having an amazing session of hot sex Sebastian told her casually "I have to go. I have an early flight tomorrow for Rome."
As he got out of her bed and proceeded to get dressed Kathryn sat up in shock. "Excuse me? Where are you going?"
"Rome you know the one in Italy" he said sarcastically.
"I know where the fuck it is asshole I meant why are you going and why the hell am I just hearing about it now?"
"I wasn't aware I had to check my travel plans with you" he told her snidely. After slipping his shirt on he looked over at her angry expression and sighed. "My father's got a place there and was feeling unusually generous so he offered it to me for winter break. I didn't tell you because I knew you would act like this."
"Like what?"
"Like your usual control freak self. You would tell me not to go and when I protested you would withhold sex and I think we both know what I would have done. I want to go so I thought I would just skip all the drama."
"You could have invited me to come" she told him trying to keep the hurt from her voice.
He laughed which only made her angrier. "Right and you of course would have agreed." He stopped laughing and then in a somber tone said "you think I don't want you to come? Of course I would have invited you but I knew what you would have said. Are you insane? We can't just go off together what would people think" he mimicked her voice. "I know you Kathryn and there was no way you would have gotten on that plane with me. Tell me I'm wrong."
Sebastian was of course right but she wasn't about to admit it. If they went off together everyone would know about them and that was just something she couldn't allow at this point. Sebastian might not be her step brother anymore but it would still cause a scandal if their relationship went public. Maybe some day but not now. But Sebastian ever the child couldn't see that. He wanted what he wanted and he wanted it now. "Don't go" she ordered him
He laughed shaking his head "yeah that's what I thought. I'm going Kathryn end of story. I need to get out of New York for a little while experience new things...new people."
"I think you mean new women."
"That too" he said coldly.
"You son of a bitch!" She screamed at him as she picked up a piece of crystal and chucked it at him. "Get out!"
Sebastian ducked it easily and snickered "what no kiss good-bye?"
"This is over with under stand! If you run off to Italy you can forget about ever getting back in my bed again!"
He nodded "all right but does that include the floor, the shower, the living room couch, the desk in my fathers office or any of the other places you spread your legs for me?"
"Every single god damn one of them! I mean it Sebastian when you get back don't even think of coming near me. Don't call me, don't write me because I won't want to hear it."
Grabbing his jacket he headed for the door "have it your way Kathryn. I hope you enjoy those long night with your vibrator and whatever loser you coursed into your bed."
"As long as it's not you!" She screamed at him but he was already out the door.
Thinking back to that night Kathryn wrapped her jacket tighter around herself. God she had been so angry with him for leaving her but the longer he was gone she realized she missed him more than anything else. But it didn't matter because there was no way she would take him back. No matter how much he begged. Sebastian could just stay in Italy for all she cared.
Suddenly as she glanced out the window something caught her eye. Walking across the campus was Sarah Adams followed by a striking blond decked out in the Manchester uniform. Kathryn made it her business to know everyone who attended her school but this girl she didn't recognize.
"Cecile who is that?"
Cecile came over to the window and looked down "I don't know."
Kathryn was curious about this new development. Maybe it would help take her mind off Sebastian. "Cecile go find out who she is. I want to know everything."
"Ok" Cecile started to head back down the stairs when something occurred to her. "What about the assembly?"
Kathryn winced "Fuck"
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"And to your left in the auditorium. I'm in theater myself. Maybe you should think of joining" Sarah suggested with a friendly smile.
Selena Davis only smiled sweetly in response. Her mouth was starting to hurt from all the fake smiles she had to throw the mousy girl since they began the tour. However she had to put out the appearance that she was a kind, smart, beautiful and all around good person. No matter how much she wanted to tell this girl what she really thought of her.
Although she had been in New York for a couple of months now this was Selenas first day at Manchester. Her parents first choice for her education had been the all girls private school in Massachusetts. Selena had utter despised it not just because of the lack of males but because the girls were absolute idiots. None of them had any drive or ambition. All they wanted to do was get high and live off their parents money.
Selena on the other hand had bigger goals in mind and attending St. Francis Academy for girls was not going to help her accomplish any of them. Manchester however just might and she made her parents see that. After much debate and a few temper tantrums they had eventually seen it her way, as they usually did and agreed to let her attend the prestigious school which was so much closer to the city.
Coming to Manchester after spending three years at her public high school in Malibu was like a breath of fresh air. True the uniforms were a down side but it was a small price to pay in her mind. Only the best of the best attended Manchester. All the students either came from extremely affluent and wealthy families or were extremely smart. Selena had always considered herself to be both of those things and fully intended to use it to get what she wanted which was total and utter dominance. She wanted to own this school and all the little people in it including the annoying geek in front of her.
So far from what she had seen there didn't appear to be much in the way of competition. Oh she was sure there was some cheerleader or moneyed princess who thought she ruled, there always was. That girl at her last school was her and she fully intended for that to be the same here.
Her tour guide stopped when they came to the door marked gymnasium. "And here we have the gym" she said stating the obvious. Inside Selena could hear a low roar of a crowd of people. Peaking through the glass window she saw the whole right side of the gym filled with students sitting in bleachers.
"What's going on?"
"Oh it's the annual Manchester Pride rally" Sarah rolled her eyes "it's sort of like a mandatory pep rally. Sort of lame but it gets us out of class."
"Huh, well I suppose there could be worse things."
Selena started to turn away when she heard the head master call out "and now to help us understand the true meaning of school pride lets hear it for your student body president Kathryn Merteuil!" At the mention of her name the somber crowd all of a sudden perked up. Selena's mouth nearly fell open when just about everyone in the stands stood up and cheered as if welcoming a conquering hero.
Out of the mass of people a petite, brunet made her way to the microphone. Selena had seen many beautiful girls in her time, many more beautiful than this girl but there was just something about her. She was indeed very pretty but as she watched her approach the headmaster with a beaming smile there was most certainly something different about her.
"Hello fellow students and faculty" she greeted them with utmost confidence when the crowd slowly settled down. "I am here today to encourage all of you to support our wonderful school."
She went on for about ten minutes talking passionately and eloquently about the importance of academic pride. It seemed to Selena to be mostly bullshit but the girl walked with such conviction and confidence that it all seemed so important. The crowd for their part ate it up with a spoon agreeing and cheering at everything that came out of her mouth. Who the hell was this girl Selena wondered.
As if reading her mind Sarah leaned forward and whispered "that's Kathryn Merteuil, student body president. Isn't she amazing? Not only is she gorgeous, but she also has the highest GPA in the school, has more money than most people know what to do with and to top it off is super nice."
"Wow" Selena said not needing to fake her awe. "She must be quite popular."
"Yeah she's hands down the most popular girl in school. She's won homecoming year every year since she's been here."
Before Selena could respond the assembly started to break up as students made there was down the bleachers and out the door. Looking around the crowd Selena looked for miss wonderful figuring this was as good a time as any to introduce herself. "You know Sarah she sounds really great. In fact I would love to meet her."
Not paying any attention to Sarah's protests about getting on with the tour, Selena headed into the gym and looked around for Kathryn but it was hard because students seemed to be coming at her from all angles. After a few minutes of this she was about to give up her search when a female voice behind her said "you must be Selena Davis."
Spinning around she came face to face with Kathryn who was even more beautiful close up. Even standing among the heard of unruly teenagers she was completely collected and calm. Her bright green eyes stayed completely locked to Selena's as if she was studying her or trying to intimidate her or possibly both. Putting on her best smile Selena greeted her with the same confident manor "yes I am and your Kathryn Merteuil. I have been hearing all about you. That was an amazing speech you just gave. I must say you are quite the inspiration."
The smile never wavered from her face "thank you. Being the student body president I try to put forth the best image possible. After all it is such a big responsibility."
"Yes" Selena agreed "I know what you mean. I was president of my former school."
"In California, correct?"
Selena was a little bit taken aback that she knew that but tried to hide it. "That's right"
"Well I just know you'll fit in here perfectly at Manchester. Let me know if you need anything. I have to get going to class."
Fit it? Selena thought somewhat bitterly. She didn't want to fit in she wanted to rule. At first she thought it wouldn't be a problem but after encountering Kathryn she was obviously wrong. Taking over might be a little more difficult than she thought. Keeping her smile intact she replied "of course. Maybe we could have lunch later."
As Kathryn started to leave she called out "we'll see I'll have to check my schedule. Nice meeting you."
"Yes" Selena said dropping the smile as Kathryn's back turned.
Well that hadn't gone exactly how she planned. First she discovers she will have major competition and not only that but it looked like it might be more difficult than she thought to buddy up with her rival. In the back on her mind Selena wondered if Kathryn was as sweet as she pretended to be. Experience had taught her probably not.
"Well are you ready to finish the tour?" Sarah asked coming up behind her.
"Sure let's go."
Selena followed her out of the gym and down the corridor. "Ok I'll show you the science lab then we can start back at..." Sarah trailed off when they got to the end of the hall. Standing by the door the most beautiful guy Selena had ever layed eyes on stood calmly smoking a cigarette.
A big smile came over Sarah's face "Sebastian."
He turned to her and gave her a sly smile "hey sweetheart."
"You know if you get caught smoking they'll boot you out for sure" she scolded him playfully.
Sebastian took a drag before brushing Sarah's hair aside and nearly whispering "I'll take my chances."
Selena watched entranced as his eyes pulled away from the plain girl in front of him and locked on to hers. "Who's your friend?"
"Oh this is Selena Davis. She's new"
"Well Selena Davis it's nice to meet you. How do you like our little asylum, cozy ain't it?"
She couldn't help but blush when he flashed that smile at her which was strange because she never blushed. There was definitely something intriguing about Sebastian. "Yeah Manchester seems great. A definite improvement over my last school in California."
Now standing only a foot away from her he replied "California? Home of the beautiful and intellectually challenged. No offense."
"None taken I completely agree." She told him with complete confidence. "I think Manchester is just the challenge I was looking for."
"You like a challenge?"
Giving him a sexy smile she answered "always."
"I'll keep that in mind." He looked like he was going to say more when something over Selena's shoulder caught his eye. He turned back to her briefly only to say "nice meeting you. I'll probably see you around."
Selena wanted to talk more with him but he walked past her flicking his cigarette bud away. She spun around to see what was so damn interesting and wasn't terribly surprised that it was Kathryn.
"Isn't he gorgeous?" Sarah whispered with a giggle.
"Yeah he is."
"Well if I were you I'd watch out for him. Sebastian has the worst reputation, you should just hear some of the stories about him. Rumor has it he knocked up our old headmasters daughter and then he slept with Mr. Hardgroves daughter and videotaped it. He showed it to the whole school."
Selena raised her eyebrows curiously "really? Hmm...does he have money?"
"Tons his fathers Edward Valmont. It's the only reason he hasn't got expelled yet."
The whole time Sarah babbled on Selena's eyes remained fixated on Sebastian as he approached Kathryn and a group of her friends. Kathryn's friends left and she tried to also but Sebastian pulled her to him. She quickly pushed him away obviously angry. Her calm features contorted in anger as she muttered something to him then charged away.
The whole scene most definitely piqued Selena's interest. "Is he seeing Kathryn?"
She was genuinely surprised when Sarah laughed and told her "no, are you kidding? Besides the fact that Sebastian use to be Kathryn's step brother there is no way she would ever get involved with him. Kathryn's not that kind of girl."
"Oh my mistake. They just looked close" Selena said. Former step siblings? Although it was far fetched it didn't seem totally out of the question. After all Sebastian was gorgeous and charming and she could see how Kathryn might interest him.
However it didn't matter if they were together or not because at that moment Selena decided she wanted him. She wanted to take over the reigns from Kathryn as ruler of prestigious Manchester Prep and she wanted Sebastian by her side as she did it. There wasn't a doubt in her mind that she would get what she wanted because Selena Davis always got what she wanted.
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