A/N: I do not own W.I.T.C.H.
Irma's Love Story
Chapter 2: Welcome to Hell
It was Friday morning, but Irma continued to lie on her bed, looking up at the ceiling. She remembered that not that long ago she hated school, while having poor grades, especially in math. However, her dislike of going to Sheffield vanished as this was one of the places where she could spend time with her new friends.
Today, however, Irma didn't want to go. For some reason, she had a feeling that it would not end well for her. The 13-year-old girl was very wary of meeting Cornelia Hale again, despite the blond girl apologized yesterday. Sighing deeply, Irma turned to the left, looking at the window, her blanket barely covering her naked body. Yes, the 13-year-old Irma Lair loved sleeping naked, believing that by sleeping nude it could decrease her body temperature and help achieve higher quality of sleep, which proved to be true.
Irma always considered herself to be a naturist. At the beach, as soon as the opportunity arises, Irma would strip off her bikini to sunbathe her bare skin. The only person who knew of this was Hay Lin. While her family already knew of her habit of sleeping naked, Irma did her best to hide that from others such as Will, Taranee and Cornelia, in fear of getting embarrassed. She did, however, trust Hay Lin. They were best friends since preschool. Last summer, the members of team W.I.T.C.H. separated to spend their summer vacations. Will went on a trip with her mother Susan. Taranee left for skiing in the alps. Cornelia went to spend her summer with her grandmother in Miami. Irma and Hay Lin went to a beach near a cove. The two friends found a secluded place and that was where Hay discovered that Irma is a naturist. As Irma hoped, Hay Lin didn't laugh nor mock her, which led Irma to relax as she sunbathed and swam naked.
Irma smiled as she remembered that day when she and Hay Lin were at the beach.
"Fantastic!" Irma exclaimed once she took off her bikini, sitting on her towel, as Hay Lin lied nearby with her turquoise bikini on. "A whole week in a bungalow, with beach, sea and free Chinese food. Your parents are awesome for letting us come here."
"Yeah, I was surprised myself. This is the first time they've closed down the restaurant to bring me here." Hay Lin answered, smiling as she gently took Irma's hand.
"We have to treasure this moment." The naked Irma told her best friend. "I want the perfect tan."
"Promise me one thing, if we don't get tans like beach queens, we're going home." Hay Lin responded to that, and the two girls giggled in unison.
Her thoughts were disrupted when a yelling Chris ran into her run, smashing the door and jumping onto her bed. Caught off guard, Irma gasped as she covered her naked body from the eyes of her 9-year-old brother.
"Chris, what are you doing here?!" the girl yelled at the young boy.
"Mom sent me," Chris answered. "Time to get up, Irma. You're going to be late for school."
Irma sighed as she forgot that her parents would make her go to Sheffield Institute. Even if it was a day off, Irma wouldn't have stayed in bed much longer, for the girl knew that if she skipped breakfast, her mother would be on her like a hawk. She looked at her clock, she still had time to get dressed and have her breakfast.
"Yeah, Chris. I'm coming down. Thanks." Irma muttered. Chris, however, looked at her wary, for it was a long time since she ever thanked him due to the sibling rivalry they had. He also noticed the mood his 13-year-old sister had.
"Um… Irma," Chris asked. "Are you okay?"
"Yes, Chris. Can you please leave. I need to get dressed." Irma answered, trying to hide her depressed mood and hoping that her answer would encourage him enough to leave. It seemed to work as Chris ran away from her room. Once her brother was gone, Irma revealed her naked body and went to the closet getting out her new underwear and clothes for today before heading to the bathroom to wash up.
Flushing her toilet, Irma headed downstairs to get some breakfast. The only people who were at the dining room were Chris, and their mother Anna, as her father Tom Lair wasn't present, possibly already at the precinct. As she approached the table, Irma saw that Anna was preparing it for her as she immediately placed a plate of pancakes with a glass of juice.
"Get your breakfast, honey." Anna demanded. "You don't have much time, so I'll drop you."
"Thanks, mom." Irma muttered as she cut a piece of her pancakes with sugar and syrup and inserted it into her mouth using her fork. As she ate, Irma's mood partly improved, from her mother's pancakes, which, in her opinion, were the best in the world. Finishing her breakfast, Irma grabbed her back, dashing into Anna's car, sitting in the backseat with Chris.
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Cornelia Hale grinned once she saw Caleb in the distance as she entered the courtyard of Sheffield Institute from the campus. He was leaning against the wall of the building, overlooking his study notes. Smiling to herself, the blonde 14-year-old girl descended down the staircase, waving as some boys smiled at her, as she wore a short skirt. What they either did not notice or did notice, but paid no attention, was that some liquid was streaming down her bare legs.
While the skirt was short, Cornelia did not wear any panties under it, with her womanhood and ass being bare. She had many reasons; one was to get to her pussy more quickly when she masturbated in the female toilets. The main reason, however, was to gain attention from the boys studying in Sheffield. As she walked through the corridors, Cornelia would slightly show her bare privates, seducing the boys with her attractive feminine body. By doing this, Cornelia proudly maintained the position of the sexiest girl in Sheffield Institute, and the position of the prom queen, feeling joy of many boys swooning over her. She noticed some girls being attracted to her, but Cornelia wasn't a lesbian, so she didn't care.
Tiptoeing towards Caleb, Cornelia leapt at the 14-year-old boy, pressing a small kiss on his face. Caleb was obviously caught off guard as he fell onto the ground, with Cornelia on top of him.
"Hi, Caleb." Cornelia spoke softly. "I missed you."
"I missed you too." Caleb answered as genuine as he could, though he didn't buy for Cornelia's words.
"Listen, Caleb. I'm sorry about last night. Though you were a jerk too." Cornelia told him as he played with Caleb's brown hair. "But I forgive you."
"Apology accepted." Caleb muttered. He didn't believe her, though he really cared for her. He stood up, offering his hand to Cornelia, which the 14-year-old girl gladly grabs. The couple went into the campus together. Walking through the corridors of Sheffield, the two teenagers saw their friends gathered at the lockers. Will had Matt wrapped his arms around her waist, sharing small kisses from time to time. Taranee was looking over her notes. Irma and Hay Lin were hanging around together, with Irma having a smile as Hay Lin talked to her.
Her smile faded however, once she saw Caleb and Cornelia. She was once again reminded of one; her crush was with someone else, two; that person had been mocked and bullied yesterday. Still, Irma decided to not to ruin their relationship. Cornelia was her friend and teammate in W.I.T.C.H., and she wished for Caleb to be happy.
Yet, that left 13-year-old Irma Lair with one question: what about her happiness?
"Hey, girls." Cornelia greeted everyone as she and Caleb approached everyone. The girls immediately began discussing various topics as Matt and Caleb shook hands. Irma tried to communicate with her friends. The 13-year-old girl looked away when Caleb caught her gaze.
"Hey Irma, is everything okay?" he asked. Irma just nodded. While she wanted Caleb to be happy, she was broken that the 14-year-old Meridian didn't see her as something more than just a friend. It's like Corny said, what boy would ever take me seriously, Irma thought.
The bell rang, and everyone dispersed for their lectures. Once again, Irma shared a class with Hay Lin. The 13-year-old Asian girl immediately understood the emotions her best friend had and gently grabbed her arm.
"Hey, don't let Corny get you down." Hay Lin softly spoke to Irma. "We can go without dates. Eric would understand."
"I'm fine, Hay. I'll find someone to dance with." Irma Lair lied. She was far from okay, for Irma knew that no one would ask her to the dance. Ever. Also, she didn't want to ruin Hay Lin's time with her date, Eric Lyndon. While Irma was happy for the two, as her best friend found a wonderful boyfriend, she was also distraught. Due to being the only of the W.I.T.C.H. girls single, Irma was the fifth wheel in the team, and it was obvious from the boys of her friends. Irma noticed how she made Eric, Nigel and Matt uncomfortable with her presence of a loner. This left Irma heartbroken.
Finishing her swimming lessons along with Will Vandom, Irma followed her friend as she took off her cap and goggles. The two 13-year-olds stripped naked and went into the showers. It seemed to be fine for Irma during the last hours. She had a great swim in the Institute pool, enjoying the cold water. She relaxed as the water washed her naked body. Irma even managed to ignore Will's constant talking about the prom. Irma would have easily listened about Guardian affairs, but nothing happened. The Oracle didn't summon them to Kandrakar, and no dark forces seemed to be threatening the universe.
Finished with her shower, Irma Lair joined Will towards the cafeteria as lunch began. The two went straight towards the table where the girls assembled with their boyfriends. Irma tensed once again as she saw Cornelia pressing her chest against him and assaulting him with a big kiss. Irma's eyes twitched in suspicion and curiosity when she notices a glimpse of Cornelia's bare ass as the blonde kisses the boy.
They all sit together and eat. While Hay, Will and Taranee discuss the schedule for shopping tomorrow, Irma looked at Cornelia and Caleb sitting. Looking at them, some would say that they were anything but a loving couple. Cornelia sat on the 14-year-old's lap, constantly assaulting him with kisses. Caleb, meanwhile, wasn't eager to return the favor as he felt discomfort. The sole reason was Corny not wearing any panties under her skirt. Feeling her naked privates on his lap, Caleb's manhood stiffened, just right beside her womanhood. This was just what Cornelia Hale wanted. Her hot boyfriend hard for her, in front of the whole school.
While Irma didn't see their privates, and certainly did not know anything of Corny's plans, the 13-year-old girl felt discomfort, fighting the urge to vomit as she watched Cornelia continuing her assault. Irma desired to be in Corny's place, sitting on Caleb's lap and making out. Irma, however, had no choice but to watch in agony as her true love was kissed by the prom queen of Sheffield. While trying to remain calm and steady, Irma mentally cried as how unfair life was.
In regard to life being unfair, Cornelia once again began picking on Irma once she broke her kiss with Caleb.
"Ah, Irma." Cornelia spoke. "I just wanted to say that you should definitely come to the prom. I mean, just because no real would ever go with you doesn't mean you can miss all the fun. You either try sex dating, or you could bring your little brother Chris. A real-life replica of Tyrion and Sansa."
Cornelia laughed at her joke. What Irma did not expect, however, was that Will and Taranee giggled along with her. Only Hay Lin, her best friend ever, had the decent to look at Cornelia with annoyance. Irma was hardly breathing as tears began flooding her eyes. She never felt so betrayed in her life. And by whom? Her own friends. Well, except for Hay Lin. Irma was grateful that she was her best friend.
"Corny, that was too much." Hay Lin finally told the blonde girl.
"I agree," Caleb spoke for the first time. "This needs to stop."
"What?!" Cornelia kept going. "Don't look at me that way, I'm just saying what we all know to be true! Hanging around her is starting to make my stock go down. I'm just getting tired of making excuses for why she is such a hopeless spazz. Hanging with her is costing me friends and by avoiding her, they would avoid me."
Will and Taranee stopped laughing and stared at Cornelia. Irma, however, didn't care. Clenching her fists, she finally walked away, crying. As if that wasn't enough, Irma got herself bumped into Uriah, the local bully, and his gang.
"Well, well, well." Uriah sneered. "Isn't it the tomboy Irma Lair. Crying like a typical gal."
Irma couldn't bare it anymore, she just ran away from the cafeteria as the bullies laughed at her, teasing her as well. She sat at a bench, sobbing to herself. The only thing she could do right now was to wait for the day to end, so that she could return home and lock herself from everyone.
As Irma learned, Dante Alighieri described nine circles of hell. Right now, she was figuratively travelling them, and her journey was not over yet. After lunch, she had a math lecture with Hay Lin. Today was the day when they had a math test with Mr. Horseberg and with the lack of preparing for it, along with the latest events of betrayal and hurt, Irma knew that she failed it. For the first time in her life, Irma never felt so broken.
