Hey guyss. I'm back after a few daysss. I've been loving how you guys respond to my chapters. I do have a question after this chapter I hope you guys get to read it and answer.
Btw... this is a more dramatic chapter. If you guys thought Introducing Flora and Brandon was difficult, then You might wanna read very carefully for Nicolas Woods, Or Nic, Or Cole. If you guys want a more simplified explanation between Flora and Cole, then just pm me or review.
He held her hand. Tightly making sure both he won't let go. They slid through the crowd, the people seeing their hands interlocking with each other's. Glares and Stares have been released in the Lynphea's direction making her aware of what She was doing and most importantly, who she was doing it with, The King.
Many tossed and turned heads towards Flora and Nicole, shifting between the two. Waiting for Nicole to strike back for 'Stealing her King' as what She keeps saying to all the girls who talk to Helia.
He led her to a long table by the side of the canteen. They passed all sorts of territory, She expected the table arrangements to be more superficial like the geeks nearest to the door, the goths by the right, the jocks and cheerleaders in the middle; but no. They were not segregated as what a high school canteen would look like in chick flicks would.
"There She is" Brandon made all heads in their group turn to the two newcomers.
Immediately, Flora disregarded the looks and stares She was getting from the tables from all directions of the cafeteria.
"Everyone meet Flora, Flora this is Stella, Bloom, Sky, Musa, Karel, Layla, Nabu, Timmy, Techna, Krystal. And I've see You've meet Helia" Brandon finally introduced as Helia walked to his spot next to Krystal across Nabu.
"Nice to meet all of you" She gave all of them a smile.
They all seem 4D now. They're real. She was really meeting all of them now. There was a gut feeling inside her that there would be so much more than just meeting them, but the smiles on their faces once She got introduced, was warmer. She knew these people would back her up despite what situation She'd be in.
"Where's Riven?" Musa asked after realising that Riven was no where to be seen.
Then just like by cue, Riven appeared with 4 trays in his arms all filled with food. He was obviously attracting predators, in other words... gossip hungry students who always found Their Squad the most Interesting. Considering it was the most colorful one. The sqad that contained; The Thrill seeker, The fierce Redhead, The Asian Singer, Barney, The King, The trainer, The father, The Carbohydrate Boy, The Lilac, The Sun, The Silent Worker, The Algorithmic Girl and The techno-geek.
"I got your lunch" Riven said before setting a tray in front of Flora. The 17 year old Thanked him as he set trays in front of Helia and Musa.
"What happened to you?" Musa asked as She watched her boyfriend distribute the trays.
"I just wanted a nice welcome lunch for my friend." He smiled.
"So Flora how was London" Layla asked before taking a spoonful of mashed potatoes.
"It's honestly frustrating how homesick it made me, but now I get the prize for spending my whole high school life there" She said implying how happy She is finally getting to know these people.
"Well, we hope you enjoy. Everyone's been praising you for those 4 whole years, Even Griselda" Sky stated which made the 17 year old flattered.
"Griselda?" The new addition asked.
"Haven't you had History yet? She's a total stick" Stella said.
"I do have History next. So I guess I should behave well then..." Flora said hoping that Ms. Griselda wasn't as bad as they say.
"I have History next too." Flora heard which made Her head turn in that direction. Helia.
He smiled after, She smiled back.
"OhhKhhaaaayyy" Brandon said breaking their eye contact, still chewing his salad.
"How's everyone doing?" They heard a voice, a very strong one from the other end of the table.
That was it. Where She had seen dirty blonde hair and brown eyes. The moment She wished She never came back.
It was Nicholas. Nicholas Woods.
He was standing there with his minions beside him; Troy, Anthony, Conner and Evan.
Flora tried Her best to hide with her hair which was useless. He spotted Her immediately.
"Flower" Nicholas called the Brunette. She froze.
"Huh?" A confused Stella asked ever so loudly.
"Flower." He repeated, this time staring straight right through her soul.
That's when She left. Ran out of the canteen and off to find the doors that lead to the gardens. As She did, Nicole and her friends were smirking like there was no tomorrow.
"Flower?" Bloom asked not really knowing what to address first after Flora's get away.
"What was that?" Techna asked after.
"Brandon, just how much did you torment her on Nic?" Karel asked still punching in a little humor.
"I-I just-" Brandon felt like everything was on him. It really felt like everything was on him now that students from other tables started shifting eyes towards their area. Hoping to find first day drama.
"Don't worry, Flower's just shy"
"Flower?" Brandon automatically got triggered.
"Didn't She tell you?" Nicholas chuckled evilly by the end of their table.
"Just cut to the chase." Nabu sounded civilised.
"Me and your dear Flora met at London. 2 years ago. I was in London looking for possible schools to enter in the 10th grade. Eventually me and Flower had what you would call a 'summer fling'. I came back to America choosing to stay with my Dad for his Campaign as Senator, and to stay here in Red Fountain."
"I'm guessing She never told you, and that you never told her my last name" He smirked identically like his sister's.
"Brandon, Snookums. She never told you?" Stella looked serious for once.
"No. She never did" He said standing up making more students look at him.
"Brandon. No" Helia blocked him, knowing that He would try to find Flora and scold Her. "Give her time. Give her a chance to explain" The Civilised Nabu joined trying to hold him back as well.
"I'll go look for her" Riven said standing up hoping none of them would block him like Brandon. "I'll come too" Stella said
"Me three" Bloom said standing up with Stella.
As they left, Nicholas departed their table satisfied with what He had done.
"Brandon. Maybe She has a reason" Timmy tried changing Brandon's mind.
Brandon just took a deep breath.
"It better be reasonable."
Meanwhile, Flora successfully reached the gardens. The feeling of fresh air made Her slightly relieved. Only slight. She felt like every step away from the canteen was another step closer to London and back in Mirta's flat.
She then slowed down looking for a tree to lean on and possibly hide from her Brother.
"Flo. I know you're here" Riven called while Bloom and Stella searched nearby.
The voice never seemed so soothing once she had figured out that it didn't belong to her brother.
"Flora" Bloom quickly dropped on her knees to comfort her.
"Calm down. Brandon's not here" Bloom assured as Stella rubbed her back.
She wasn't crying. She was embarrassed to know that these people, had know that She dated some kind of monster back when she was 15.
"I'm- Sorry." She stuttered.
"For what?" Riven said joining them.
"I dated him"
"I don't think that's what you're brother's concerned of. Who am I kidding. He's probably more angry that you dated Nicholas than you dating in London at 15 in the first place."
"Thanks Riven." Bloom looked up and shot a death glare.
"Was He different back then?" The blonde asked her possible future sister in law.
"He was, He definitely was, but that's not what I'm concerned with, at least right now"
"Then what are you concerned about?"
"Brandon and his reputation"
"You all know him. Especially in these times where He's been taking such good care of his reputation for student body president"
"Flo, don't worry about Snookums. He loves you. He'll never do anything to hurt you. We all do" Stella gave a shiny smile.
"Thanks"
"What happened in London? It's okay if you don't tell. We understand"
"No. It's fine. Might as well give you the whole story after hiding it" She said pitying herself.
"We met in a local gallery then We started texting and dating over the summer. He never told me about his family, besides that they're allowing him to chose schools for the 10th Grade. Then after summer he promised to come back and stay in London for school, but he didn't. We remained in contact; He said that He'll come back every summer to see me. Then the next summer, I found him kissing a different girl. I never seen him since"
"Until today" Bloom added.
"A different girl?" Riven asked.
"She was an art major in my school. Weeks after that summer, I talked to the girl about it and She told me that Nicholas was nothing like guy I liked. She said he became this asshole who dated girls only for his advantage." Flora answered.
"Do you still like him?" Stella asked returning to her old behavior. when it came to love.
"No. Not anymore. I can see how coming back to America that summer had changed him."
Only 15 minutes before History. All Flora could make up in her head was how much money She had in her pocket to be able to spend a night in a motel just to get away from Brandon.
"Look, Flo. We can't all be here and cut classes, and neither should you. Want us to walk you back?" Bloom asked still feeling Sorry for the emerald-eyed beauty.
"No thanks. I can go on my own" She felt guilty for the time these people comforted her in where a time where She could have just entertained herself.
"Are you sure? What if you bump into him, or worse... your brother" Riven tried changing her mind.
"I think I can manage" She said standing up trying to sound courageous.
She helped Bloom and Stella up feeling their closer relationship.
"Okay then good luck. See you at Math" Stella waved goodbye.
And there She was again, about to take a step into the hallway, alone.
So many thoughts raced in her mind as She walked towards her locker. She then got her things leaving her locker to go upstairs and look for room 2E5.
She sat down at the corner of the room 5 minutes before the bell could ring. She decided to continue the sketch She started earlier.
Class went... smoothly in her opinion. Only to the fact that non of them really bothered her and that Ms. Griselda wasn't as bad as She imagined.
Luckily She happened to escape Nicholas, her sister and Helia. She wasn't in the mood to talk to people who were sarcastic and had big egos.
Math was next. She was going to see Stella, which probably excited her the most. She had a feeling that She could easily go to her for comfort.
"Hey Flo" She turned her head to the left and saw Musa and Stella smiling as they walked from the West Wing.
"Hey" She said with a smile like nothing happened earlier.
"I hope you don't mind but... I told Musa," Stella said nervously "and Brandon."
"Wh-" Flora couldn't get mad.
"He took it alright, especially when Stella told him how concerned you are about his reputation." Musa backed up the blonde.
"I'm not mad. Thank you talking to him" Flora said giving a sigh of relief.
"Can we stop talking about Nicholas. I feel all heavy when someone mentions him." The tense Asian requested.
"Please" They both agreed.
"By the way Flora, we'll be hanging out in the fruitti music bar later. Just for a couple of smoothies and some jams" The Social Manager of the group informed.
"Thanks, but I think I have to look for a place to stay in tonight unless I want to die" Flora said stopping in front of the classroom door.
"Come on, please? Brandon WILL not do anything. I promise." Stella said with puppy eyes, trying to make her agree before the bell rings.
"I'll think about it over math" She gave a small smile and made her way inside.
She sat down on a vacant desk next to Techna.
"Hey, how are you? Riven told me about Nicholas in London" Techna leaned to her left.
"I'm fine now. Thanks" She replied.
"I really hope you are. The gang's meeting up later at the FMB."
Another invitation.
"Thanks for the invitation. I'll think about it."
"Please come."
After Math, all hell broke lose. It was the end of classes. It was Flora's doom.
"So are you coming?" Stella asked as the 4 girls stayed behind in the classroom.
"Yeah. I thought might as well talk to my brother in front of you guys rather than explain to him alone."
"Logical" The pink haired girl commented.
They walked out to the parking lot.
"Shit. Brandon's taking me. Flora are you coming to ride with him?" Stella asked.
"You can come with me and Timmy in Bloom's car." Techna offered.
Flora, being the courageous senior She is, decided to face her in the car with Stella. Hoping that Stella would act as a considerate mother trying to calm down her husband while scolding their child who had a boyfriend in secret while in a different continent.
Glad you reached the end of this chapter :)
I have a question for all of you guys: Do you like the author's note (in both the beginning and end of every chapter) to have the following:
A. An idea of what's going to happen in that chapter... so you know what to look forward to in that chapter.
B. An update on what chapter I'm currently writing right now at the moment cuz why not.
C. A short description of what's going to happen in the next chapter.
D. Some questions to ask about the stories... like for example; do you think Flora dosen't really like Nic anymore or whatever. (Your opinions)
someone asked why brandon's been ignoring flora during the 2 months of time, it's mostly beacuse Brandon's priorities as he's been practicing football with the team and that he's been preparing for student body elections (You'll know more in the next chapters). Another reason was that She never got to meet their friends was because Flora being the" British girl" is naturally shy especially after moving back to america and see her friends again.
Please answer and review. I accept suggestions3