Summary: Selena and Kathryn have a run in and Sebastian makes a discovery of his own.
Chapter 4: Appearances Can Be Deceiving
Kathryn needed a fix and she needed it now. School was only half way over and already she was itching to get the hell out of there. It was all that pretending that she had to do every minute of the day. It was the one downside of being loved and adored by her pears. She had to be someone else.
Just as the final bell was sounding for fifth period Kathryn ducked into the lower level girls bathroom. Although she had class she decided her coke fix was much more important. Besides her reputation was so golden that she could afford to cut class every once in awhile without anyone paying any care.
Quickly she looked under the stalls and made sure she was alone before pulling off her crucifix from around her neck. Normally Kathryn would take her mini break in the watchtower but it was snowing out and far too cold to venture out. The girls room was her only safe haven from prying eyes. Carefully she unscrewed the bottom of her necklace and brought the spoon filled with grade A powder to her nose.
That instant feeling of momentary contentment hit her fast as she let out a sigh. It was strange coke never affected her like it did most people. Blaine use to say it was because Kathryn was too much of a control freak to ever let anything that strong grab hold of her. Maybe he had a point. However lately she noticed she had been cutting down of her use of the substance and she knew that could be contributed to one person, Sebastian.
After slipping her necklace back on, Kathryn pulled out a cigarette and smiled faintly at the notion of her relationship with Sebastian having any positive side effects. But she knew it was true having Sebastian in her life was good for her. He could be infuriating, arrogant and an all around pain in the ass at times but he was hers and she knew it. After all look at what his terms of the wager were. He wanted her, all of her.
Kathryn's thoughts were interrupted when the girls room door suddenly opened and Selena Davis walked in. Her first instinct was to dispose of the cigarette right away but the coke was making her feel more brazen. Kathryn was curious about this new girl and how she would act seeing the supposed golden girl smoking on school grounds.
They stared at each other a moment before a flushed Selena stammered "I-I can leave. Sorry."
With a careless shrug Kathryn hopped off the window sill "don't bother. It's a free bathroom."
"Thanks" she smiled awkwardly as she walked over to the sink. "I mean I wasn't sure if you wanted to be alone."
"Well usually no one occupies this bathroom during class."
"Oh well I have a free period" Selena explained
"That's nice" Kathryn said with a hint of sarcasm in her voice. She wondered what exactly the deal was with Selena. So far all the info she got on her didn't tell her much. Just that she was your typical rich Beverly Hills brat. Although when she read that Selena had transferred to Manchester after leaving some catholic prep school in Vermont she thought there might be a little more to the girl. But then again probably not.
Cigarette resting in her lips Kathryn checked her reflection. After a moment of silence she looked to her left and noticed Selena studying her. "What?"
"Oh nothing, I didn't mean to stare. It's just..."
"Yes?" Kathryn asked not bothering to hide the annoyance in her voice.
Turing to her with a big smile Selena exclaimed "I am just such a big fan of yours!"
"Excuse me?"
"Look I know this might sound a little strange and I don't want to creep you out or anything but I think you are just such an inspiration. Ever since I arrived in New York all I've been hearing about is you and all your accomplishments. I mean you were elected student body president when you were only a sophomore, you head every major charity in the city and everyone adores you. I just hope someday I can rise to your level of excellence." Stepping closer to her she said "Kathryn I would really like it if we could become friends."
As soon as she go the last sentence out Kathryn began to laugh. She knew it was inappropriate and maybe she shouldn't be showing her true colors but she could give a fuck what a nobody like Selena knew about her. Shaking her head she asked "christ, are you for real?"
"W-what do you mean?"
Taking a drag of her cigarette she explained "I can see how you think kissing my ass will make me like you but trust me it won't. If I was in the market for a new friend, which I'm not, I certainly wouldn't choose you. My guess is you would be much more suited hanging out with the cheerleaders and the jocks and god knows they're always looking for another blond."
When Selena flinched in pain Kathryn smiled in satisfaction. It was amazing how letting loose on someone could relieve her tension. The young blond stared down at the ground awkwardly "yeah maybe I'll do that. It was just I thought I could learn so much more from you."
"You want to learn something?" Kathryn asked as she put out her cigarette "well here it is, I got my power the same way everyone else does, by playing the game. If you want to win you have to be willing to do anything and everything while always maintaining your control."
Selena seemed to absorb what she was saying as she continued to study her. "Wow I never thought you would be so...ruthless. After everything I've heard about you."
Kathryn let out a lavish laugh "rule number one Selena, people will buy anything as long as it's packaged correctly."
Before the conversation could continue the bathroom door flew open again only this time it was Mrs. Segal a junior math teacher. She smiled as she spotted the two "hello girls."
"Hello Mrs. Segal" Kathryn replied sweetly.
"Kathryn how are you? How's your...what's that smell?"
Her smile fell as she asked innocently "what smell?"
"That smell...it smells like smoke" looking around the old women spotted the bud on the ground and picked it up. Glancing sternly at the girls she asked "ok who's is it?"
"You think it was one of us?" Kathryn asked incredulous.
Mrs. Segal was no fool "obviously it was. So who was it or do you both want to go down to the head masters office?"
Kathryn was about to pull out some old excuse when Selena suddenly interjected "it's mine."
"Yours?"
"Yes I'm sorry. I know it's against school policy but I'm new-"
"It's still no excuse" Mrs. Segal said with a deep frown "come along with me. I'm sorry Kathryn for bringing you into this. I know you would never smoke let alone on school grounds."
"It's fine" Kathryn said as she watched Selena follow her out. She turned back and gave Kathryn a slight smile before leaving. Now that was interesting Kathryn mused. It didn't shock her in the least that Selena tried to suck up to her so they could be friends but she was shocked she would put herself at risk. The girl was either incredibly smart or a total idiot. Either way Kathryn thought she could use this to her advantage.
She suddenly recalled her wager with Sebastian. If she wanted to win she couldn't hurt Selena. Well she wouldn't hurt her in fact she was about to become her new best friend. After all keep your friends close and you enemies closer.
* * * * * *
"Now Selena you do understand we're are going to have to notify your parents about this" the headmaster told her sternly
She smiled "yes sir I understand."
"Good, well then since this is your first offense and you are a new student I don't think there is any need to enforce a hard punishment. You'll have detention for a week starting tomorrow. However I hope you are aware that if this happens again-"
"It won't. At this moment I am done with cigarettes."
He smiled "good it's a filthy habit any ways."
Selena's smile fell as she muttered more to herself than him "I completely agree."
"Well then I think you should be getting back to class."
Getting up from her seat she said "yes and thanks again for being so understanding about this. The head master at my former school was no where as kind and caring as you."
The older man practically blushed as he said "why thank you. I'll see you around campus Selena."
She gave him one more smile before heading out of the office. When she got to the empty hallway her smile fell as she thought about what she just put herself through. Taking the blame for Kathryn's habit seemed ingenious at the time but thanks to that bitch her reputation just fell a few notches.
Selena had confessed for a few reasons. For starters she thought it would get Kathryn's attention and maybe put her on her good side if she indeed had one. After their little run in, in the bathroom she had her doubts. It wasn't that she was shocked Kathryn wasn't as sweet as she pretended to be, it was that she was so nasty and ruthless. If Selena wasn't out to ruin her she might actually admire Kathryn.
However her supreme sacrifice might have been for nothing considering Kathryn didn't seem to care. She didn't bat an eyelash when Selena confessed as if she just expected her to because she was Kathryn Merteuil. This whole plan she had might not even be worth it. Kathryn was a lot more tough than she thought she would be and it was not going to be easy to get close to her.
Just when Selena was considering chucking the idea all together Kathryn suddenly came up from behind her. "Well?" the petite girl demanded.
"Well what?" Selena asked easily slipping back into sweet mode
Kathryn rolled her eyes in annoyance "what happened with Hardgrove?"
"Oh he let me down easy with just detention."
"Did you tell him anything?"
Selena almost smiled as she hesitated a second enjoying the slight panic in Kathryn's eyes. "Um...no I didn't say anything. I would never rat you out Kathryn."
She sighed "good, that's good. Maybe you are smarter than I thought."
"Well it's no problem. Although maybe you should consider quitting, it's a dangerous habit."
Kathryn turned her nose up at the suggesting and told her sarcastically "yeah I'll consider that."
Selena pretended to ignore her nastiness as she walked past her "well I have to get to class."
"Hold on a second" Kathryn told her pulling her arm back. "I'm impressed with what you did today."
She brightened "really?"
"Yes so I was thinking you just might be of some use after all. I see a lot of potential in you Selena."
"Thanks"
Slowly Kathryn smiled "what do you say to lunch at my place on Saturday?"
Selena beamed "I say perfect."
"Good, I'll see you then."
She watched as Kathryn disappeared down the hall. Smiling confidently Selena decided the plan was most definitely back on. She had Kathryn right where she wanted her.
* * * * * *
"I am so going to win this stupid little bet of ours" Kathryn proclaimed proudly that night in Sebastian's shower.
Sebastian gave her a skeptical look as he began washing her back "oh?"
"Yes I thought the girl might be a problem but I am happy to report I was wrong."
"That's got to be a first" he smirked.
Kathryn turned around to face him "probably. Anyway I discovered that Selena is just another useless drone. In fact I'm even thinking of taking her under my wing. So you see you mine as well admit defeat Sebastian, because I've already won."
"Oh this is far from over baby. I still have a few weeks and I really don't think this girl is an innocent as you believe."
She slid her hands around his wet body "oh you think she's manipulating me? That's cute."
Sebastian smiled down at her "stranger things have happened. I'm just saying I think you want to believe this girl is all sweetness and light because if she really is a threat to your reputation and all that other crap you hold dear, then you'll have to get rid of her and then I win. I know how much you hate losing, especially to me."
"Well that part's true" Kathryn said as she picked up the soap. She began to lather up his lower body then brought her hand down to his hard dick. Slowly she began to stroke him as she spoke "however I really doubt this girl has some other agenda but if she does well...I'll just take care of it."
Sebastian let a out a groan as she worked him over faster and the water poring down on them got even hotter. "I'll keep that in mind."
"I bet you will which is why I'm going to give you a warning. If you decide to play dirty so to speak by creating a reason for me to destroy Serena. I guarantee you won't like what I do" for emphasis she gave his cock a hard squeeze.
"Ohh...sounds like a threat."
"You would be right."
Sebastian didn't answer her he only pushed her up against the shower wall and then kissed her hard on the mouth. As their tongues intermingled Sebastian's mind wandered to Selena. He knew the girl was no innocent, he could tell after their first meeting. If she was purposely trying to be Kathryn's friend then she was probably up to something. However he didn't say a word to Kathryn about what he was thinking.
Breaking away from her he asked in a husky tone "what do you want?"
Kathryn let her lips brush once more against his before pulling back and leaning against the wall. With wicked grin she ordered "down boy."
Sebastian only returned the smile as he sunk down to his knees in front of her.
* * * * * *
The following day at school Sebastian decided to look into the Selena matter himself. Standing against the lockers a few feet away he watched the pretty blond talk up one of the teachers. Mr. Collins seemed to be completely entranced with everything that came out of her mouth or perhaps he was just in awe of her breasts.
After a minute Selena said good-bye and then disappeared into the theaters prop room. As discreetly as possible Sebastian followed her in. He open the door and was met with a shrill voice that not surprisingly belonged to Selena. "What do you mean you can't do it till tomorrow? I need it done now! Do you have any idea who my father is?"
As Selena turned around she nearly jumped when she realized she wasn't alone. "Um...I'll call you back later." Hanging up her phone she smiled sweetly at him "hi Sebastian, I didn't see you there."
"Obviously. I didn't mean to interrupt."
"Oh it's nothing important. What are you doing in here?"
Sebastian knew he could call her on the act she was performing but it was more fun if he didn't. Moving closer to her he picked up one of the fake revolvers the drama club used in it's plays and twirled it around his finger. "Well I imagine I'm doing the same thing as you, getting away from everything." Momentarily he considered telling her about Kathryn's hide out at the watchtower. He could just imagine the look on the beautiful brunettes face when she arrived to find Selena. However he shook the thought aside and continued "but I must confess that's not the real reason I came in here."
"Really, why then?" She asked with more than a hint of eagerness in her voice.
Stepping even closer to her he let his hand gently caress her face as he told her "why do you think?" Selena blushed in response but underneath the innocent girl facade Sebastian could see a flicker of lust in her eyes. "You know Selena" he continued on "I can't tell you how happy I am that you came to our school."
Her lips nearly on his now she breathed "I'm so very happy to be here."
"And I just know we'll be great...friends" as he said it he pulled away from her. Sebastian nearly burst out laughing at how disappointed she looked that he didn't kiss her. Indeed Selena was quite attractive and if there was no Kathryn he might even consider her, however she was really own a pawn. A pawn that would lead him to the bigger prize.
"I should get going" he told her. "But I look forward to seeing more of you...soon."
Selena brightened and a hint of that confidence she had when they first met came through "good. I have a feeling you will."
With a smile of his lips Sebastian strolled out into the empty corridor. Just as he thought Selena was most defiantly up to something and probably thought she could use Kathryn to get it. However she was in for a rude awakening, Sebastian would see to it or rather Kathryn would. He could already taste his victory.
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