I'm really, really sorry for ditching on you guys. It was not my intention at all. I'm not really sure whether or not to continue this story, but I have this feeling in my stomach that I shouldn't give up just yet. I just recently dropped out of school, and I've had a pretty rough time trying to find a job, and clinging onto the world. It's really hard not locking yourself in your room, to keep on sleeping and eating, when you have nothing that demands your presence. However, here is the next chapter; I hope it'll satisfy you, even if just for a bit.
I saw a blonde woman step into the loud classroom and place her things on the desk in front.
-Hello fellow students. She said calmly, making the classroom quiet.
-My name is Hannah Stevens, and I'll be teaching you in English these next three years. To get this day started I want you all to help me move these desks to the sides of the room and then make a circle. We're going to play a little game. She smirked as she said the word game and then raised her hands, as if to show the students to rise from their seats and get started.
Ugh, I hated these kinds of things. I don't see why it's necessary to do embarrassing and boring name exercises and such.
I saw in the corner of my eye that a few already had gotten started at shuffling the desks.
I did as little moving as I possibly could without being caught, and then took place in the circle next to the tall blonde girl that led me here.
-We're going to do a bit of a Name exercise.
Great, how original of you.
-However, we're going to give this game a bit of a twist to it.
I'm listening
- At first we're all going to have a round of just simply saying our names, I'll tell you the rest afterwards.
The round went quickly, and I made sure to not miss my turn, because I usually did and whenever I did it would usually end with me screaming at some bastards trying to embarrass me further.
Keeping track wasn't really necessary, because I would never be able to not hear Brittany's voice in any way.
-Now, I will call a name, and the first person in turn will try and figure out what their creative specialty is just by their looks. We're all here because of we're either talented, or devoted to a creative subject.
Holy shit, is she kidding? Is that even possible?
-Jade M. Everest.
I could feel Brittany tense up beside me. I quickly glanced at her, only to be denied a response.
A pale girl with big green eyes and black long curly hair nodded.
-Now, what do you think is Jade's passion? Our blonde English teacher asked a tall boy with black curly hair and brown eyes.
-I think that she might be a singer. He casually spoke as he shrugged his wide shoulders.
-Correct. I could see Jade flinch as he answered. Not giving it anymore thought I heard Hannah speaking again.
-Catherine F. Ingle. A small girl with huge dark brown eyes and purple hair smiled and put her hand up.
-You're an actor right? I think I saw you on Broadway a couple of years ago. Jade pointed her finger at the violet girl as she formed the question.
-That's correct! She smiled even wider and I could almost see her bouncing at the spot.
You've got to be kidding me, is she twelve or something?
-Brittany S. Pierce.
The room went quiet. I felt a shuffling beside me as I felt the shock take over my body.
The dancer on my side slowly put her hand up in as small of a movement as I could imagine.
-Really? Brittany Spierce! I could hear Catherine burst.
-Yeah, yeah. Brittany Susan Pierce is my name. She exclaimed embarrassed. I wanted to punch the giggling pupils in the face, just so they wouldn't further embarrass the blonde.
-That's so cool! Then you're probably an amazing singer just like Britney?
-No, no actually I don't sing.
The actor across the room knitted her eyebrows together in confusion.
-Really, oh. My bad.
-NOW FOR THE FUN PART! The teacher interrupted in the scene, making the youngsters in the room just as confused as I was.
-Brittany, may you tell us what your passion is then?
-I'm a dancer; I've been dancing ever since I was little.
-Well, Catherine. Now you must show us a few of your dance moves. She smirked at the small girl and then raised her voice a bit.
-Every time you get a wrong answer, you must show your own skills to the person who denied you.
I could hear a few people draw for their breath.
Shit. Fuck. Shit, really, just fucking great. This is perfect. SHIT.
The violet girl got guided into the middle of the circle, and soon enough she was moving across the floor, showing a few simple yet delicate moves. I figured she's taught to dance contemporary.
She received a round of applause as another name was called.
-Santana M. Lopez!
I flinched as my name was called and twirled around to meet Brittany's eyes. She smiled for an instance, making me a bit more comfortable. Her eyes searched mine; I could tell she was thinking with all her might, trying to figure me out. As I pressed my tongue at the back of my mouth, I felt a strong urge to jump the girl. Hell, fuck, shit, what? I stood my ground, my muscles aching from need of something I didn't want to put my finger on.
-Based on last night I would say that you're a dancer as well. What?
I searched her eyes in shock as I saw a grin starting to take form on her lips.
-Uh.. No. Sorry, I'm a singer.
-Dang it! I just figured since..
-Show us your voice Brittany! The blonde woman that has been observing us interrupted with much amusement in her voice.
Brittany just nodded and strode across the floor into the middle of the circle. I flinched as I saw a couple of boys eye her with hunger in their eyes. A few guys just kept their gaze with expectation and nothing less than curiosity. I figured they had to be gay, no straight guy could've ever ignored the beauty that draped over my blonde superhero.
"'Cuz you.. give me the electric twist" She started off, I instantly knew what song she was singing.
"And it kicks, and it kicks, like a pony. And true you might run away with it. It's a risk, It's a risk, yeah" I felt a shiver make its way down my spine. She looked gorgeous, and she could really sing. I thought she said she was a dancer?
"Because it kicks, yeah. It really kicks, yeah" She turned my way, making me find my heart throbbing in the pit of my throat. Catching my gaze she set a strong hold on my eyes with hers.
"And the touch of your lips, It's a shock, not a kiss. It's electric twist, It's electric twist, yeah."
I felt my mouth go dry.
"And the touch of your lips. It's a shock, not a kiss" She ended the small performance and didn't seem to realize the room was now filled with applause, she just gave me a lopsided smile and returned to her place at the side of me, brushing her shoulder against mine, successfully giving me another wave of shivers. Get a grip Santana.
-Very well done! Hannah said joyfully.
-Sure you're not a singer? She teased, throwing a wink to Brittany, and in response the dancer just smiled shyly.
-Very well, onto the next one. Beethoven J. Evans.
I couldn't help to chuckle at the name as I saw the brown eyed boy from before casually put his hand up. His whole "I-don't-give-a-damn-I'm-so-cool"-attitude was really growing on me. Gosh, I've been in the same room as this boy for merely ten minutes and could already not stand him.
-Let me guess. Dancer, actor, singer/songwriter and all talent that could fit into a person. I said, chuckling as I gave him a sly smirk.
-Correct, I'm a genius. He said, straightening his posture up, giving me a smile any girl could've fallen for in the blink of an eye.
I just rolled my eyes, what a creep.
I didn't pay much more attention to the rest of the round; I just gathered that there were a lot of actors in the group. After an entire hour she finally let us go, told us that we had to come back in 30 minutes or she would haunt us down.
I sat in the dry grass under a big tree near the outdoors cafeteria, watching at a few students sitting around a guy with a guitar, all singing a song I did not recognize. It was nice, they looked happy, and it put ease to my mind. What the heck did she mean by "based on last night"
-Hey, I brought you a Coke. A familiar voice rang in my ears and snapped me out of my gaze.
-Thanks Britt. I stretched my body against the dancers and extended my arm, brushing my fingers against hers as I took the can from her hand. It tingled from her innocent touch.
-Why don't you sit down? I asked as I saw that she still stood unmoved.
-Oh, yeah. Right, super. She exclaimed, a bit out of breath, just as if she's been holding it. Strange.
-Do you want a smoke? I just nodded and accepted the cigarette from the blonde in front.
-What did you mean back there? I heard myself say, not being able to control the words slipping out of my mouth like water.
-What? She eyed me for a second before sinking down beside me, leaning her back against the tree while lighting her own cigarette.
I let out a sigh and rested my back against the wooden mass behind me.
-You said that I most likely was a dancer, based on last night.
-Oh, right. Well, you dance really well, even when you're hammered. You basically got Cole tripping over his own feet with those sexy dance moves you nailed that night.
I choked on the coke I had just attempted to swallow as she said the word sexy.
-Excuse me? I managed to say with a weak voice after wiping my mouth with the back of my hand.
-Yeah, you got something that even got me drooling. Honestly, don't you remember anything?
My eyes went wide as I snapped my head towards her.
-Wai.. wha..?
-Hiiii!~ A familiar voice broke through in interference.
I snapped my head once again, now to see that the violet girl from before was standing up in front of us, holding a bottle of apple juice in her right hand. She sat down legs crossed and smiled childishly.
- Catherine, call me Ari, she extended left hand, looking directly into my eyes.
I looked at her hand before extending my own, realizing how wrong it felt to shake another with the wrong hand.
-Santana Lopez. I observed as Brittany and Ari shook their hands as well.
-You look cool, so I wanted to be friends with you. She said, with that annoyingly sweet and happy voice. I couldn't help but to chuckle at her boldness.
-Nice to meet you Ari. The blonde beside me stated.
-Let's be really good friends. I turned my head to the dancer surprised by her equal boldness.
-Do you mind if I walk with you to class, I'm no good with finding places, so please help me find my way back. She suddenly changed demeanor, just as if someone just insulted her gravely. I figured she was just lost in thought.
-Yeah, uh, su..
-Totally, I get lost all the time. The blonde interrupted me, beaming a smile towards the small actor, and as she did I could see the smaller girl snap back to her childish yet refreshing state.
I didn't mind befriending this girl, she was sweet. But something stung inside of me. I shrugged it off when I realized we were probably late.
-Hey guys, I think we should get going back, we don't want to be late. The girls nodded and we all stood up at the same time.
Making our way against the school again, I saw Beethoven and Jade standing awfully close each other, however, Jade didn't seem to like being nailed up against a wall very much, it was plastered all across her face. Something snapped inside of me and as I started walking towards them, hurrying my steps a little.
-Hey douche! What do you think you're doi…!
-If you don't step back within the time of three seconds I will show you my favorite pair of scissors. Her name is Bella. I don't think you'll like Bella very much. I stopped in my tracks, only a few feet away from them. Amazed by how even in a calm tone Jade seemed to be able to terrify the boy.
-God, just chill. I just wanted to talk to you because you seemed really cool, but evidently you're just really fucked up. He tripped backwards before turning away from her and hastily hauls his ass out of there, bumping into me on the way.
Jade watched the boy leave, then setting her eyes on me in a way that almost made me shiver. She had really gorgeous eyes, green, piercing. Not even close to Brittany's though. What the hell am I thinking?
-You seem as if you were able to handle that by yourself. She shrugged, before letting out a small smile.
-Yeah, not the first time. I even brought Bella if I would have to use her. I felt a cold sensation cling onto me.
-You weren't kidding about that were you? I chuckled.
-Nope, she's very much real, very much here. She said, almost in a flirtatious tone. It shocked me, throwing me off.
-Tanny, we have to get going or Hannah will haunt us down! I heard Catherine shout from behind me. I snapped my head around and lifted my index finger as if to tell them "one moment". Tanny? Really?
-You coming? I asked trying to sound as casual as possible when meeting green eyes again.
-Yeah, I wouldn't want any more creeps to appear from the shadows now would I?
I just grinned at her in response and turned on my heel, walking with Jade back to the others.
Brittany discreetly linked pinkies our together, keeping a very humorous conversation with Catherine as Jade and I arrived. Both of us kept silent, exchanging glances of understanding as we walked down the halls of Eugene Lang. The constant knowledge of Brittany's touch made walking a whole lot more complicated, even though I doubt it was visible.
When we got back we all had to pair up according to a list written on the whiteboard, and interview each other.
I've gotten paired up with Catherine to my relief; I didn't want any unnecessary embarrassment trying to interview some weird artsy kid. Ari was weird, but in a good way. She was sweet; really, adorable I've found myself thinking after hearing her answer about her favorite animal. She'd just busted out in a long rampage that mostly seemed to consist of her talking to herself. In the end she couldn't decide between otters and unicorns. However my stomach was constantly filled with a feeling of worry, as I could see in the corner of my eye how uncomfortable Brittany was interviewing Beethoven. God, he's such a piece of shit.
After this session Brittany made her way over to Ari and me, it almost looked like her legs were made out of spaghetti as she clumsily tripped in the middle of the short walk, however made it up on her feet within mere seconds.
-What did he do to you?
-Nothing really, he was just so.. it was like he was preparing for a meal or something.
-You're so sweet no wonder he would want to eat you. Ari stated, looking innocently at Brittany, making her brake out into a smile. It was as if she just snapped out of her state at the voice of the violet girl. It stung again. What the hell? Maybe I'm turning sick or something.
-Hey guys, do you mind taking me to lunch before I punch that ginger kid in the face? I heard a rough voice as I saw Jade eyeing a red headed, really skinny, tall boy that was named Collin if I had remembered it right. I bit my tongue a little and proceeded with an answer after hastily licking my lips that suddenly felt terribly dry.
-Yeah, I'm starving.
-I want to get ice cream. Ari said, all of our heads turned against her, and she giggled against us.
-You look like someone just told you they had been watching you sleep. She giggled once more before grabbing her bag and swinging it over her shoulder in one swift move as she pulled her body up from the chair.
Britt agreed and the both of them started bouncing against the door. I chuckled, hearing Jade doing the same behind me. As I turned my head to meet her eyes I licked my lips once more.
-We should get going, they might get lost. Supposedly, neither of them has an easy time finding their way to places without getting lost.
Jade just chuckled and shook her head before walking out the door, me a few steps behind following her as she led the way.
-Please Tanny just one spoon! Ari pleaded and dug her dark, now very wide eyes into me, holding the spoon up in front of me.
-No! I already told you I'm not going to eat Banana and Kiwi Ice cream together.
-But it's so good.. The actor put on a very annoying yet charming face, making a huge pout and staring into my eyes. Knowing that she's putting up a face to get what she wants I press my tongue against the back of my mouth and give her a frown.
-Just taste it San. I snap my head towards the other blonde sitting at our lunch table, widening my eyes at the nickname. My mouth dries up again and as I open my mouth only to close it again she starts to giggle. I must've looked like a fish, a big, stubborn, idiotic, fish.
-Ah, to hell with it. Let me have a taste. Obviously Santana here isn't much of a risk taker, such a shame. I drag my eyes towards Jade, only to see a crooked smile on her lips. I let out a sigh and try to hold a smile back, much to my disappointment I fail badly.
As Jade bends over to Ari and separates her lips to let the plastic spoon with ice cream guide its way into her mouth, I feel a dry gulp travelling down my throat. In the corner of my eye I can see Brittany's face turning into a frown as she watches me.
I turn my head to meet her gaze, and she nonchalantly turns away, crossing her arms over her chest.
I feel a lump forming in the pit of my stomach, not accepting the feeling I shrug it off and takes a sip of my coffee, now staring blindly at a spot on the table in front of me.
-So I was thinking that now since we are friends and all, why don't we have a sleepover at my house this weekend? We could eat Ice cream and take a bath in my Jacuzzi, and watch movies, and play games and just have a lot of fun. I raised my sight to the purple haired girl, every muscle in my body tensed up.
-Jacuzzi? I say, almost wondering if she was for real this little, very childish actor.
-Yeah, it's kind of new; I haven't used it yet because I wanted to share it with some friends.
-I'm in. No doubt I'm in. I say, feeling as if I won't be able to wait these four days that was left of the week.
-If San's in I want to come to. This is going to be so much fun! Brittany cheered, bouncing at her seat.
Big eyes watched the exchange of sentences being thrown over the table.
-You'll come too, right Jade? Ari says, tugging onto the pale girls arm, looking into her green orbs with the biggest puppy eyes I think I've ever seen.
-Yeah, fine. I'll come. I don't like sleepovers, but then you'll have to promise that you'll get me another Banana/Kiwi ice cream so I at least have something good to eat, watching the three of you being all girly. I saw in Jade's eyes that she only said that to make Ari happy, which she succeeded in.
Catherine rambled on together with Brittany about all the things that they would be doing the coming weekend, the coldness I've gotten from the blonde completely had vanished at this point.
I wondered if I had ever experienced a weirder day in my entire life. Probably not, but that was fine. I liked this day, I liked these people. I really liked Brittany, but I did not like the way she had turned away from me before. Her actions still fresh in my memory, we took our bags and went to the next class.
The day had gone by quickly, I had been clinging onto Brittany practically all the time, and I got really mad each time we got separated.
Now it was time for me to meet up with my mom, which was eagerly waiting outside the gates to campus when I finally made it through the big mass of students.
Brittany had said goodbye to me before I walked out of school, she needed to go see Cole about something. I flung the door open and threw my bag to the back seat of the car, before taking a seat beside my mother that eyed me with huge, dark brown, proud eyes.
-So, how did it go? Did you make any friends? She started off without even saying hello.
-Good day to you as well ma, chill out a little.
She started her car and put it into gear, before beginning the drive towards the inner part of New York.
-Oh, sorry. Did you have a good first day.
I just rolled my eyes in utter amusement.
-Yes, I had a very good first day. We did name exercises, I made three good friends, and I'm going to one of them houses this weekend for a sleepover party. I drank chocolate coffee and almost tasted Banana and Kiwi ice cream. Is that good enough for ya?
-Hold on Mija, who is this friend and where does it live?
-It? Mom, you know I don't function with boys. Well, rarely do.
-Alright, alright. Who is she and where does she live?
-Her name is Catherine. She's a freshman just like me and.. Honestly I don't know where she lives. Hold up I'll text Brittany ad get her number so I can ask.
-Brittany?
-Blonde, tall, dancer, freshman. I did not want to go into details about Brittany with my mom. She didn't know I had been staying there after the "I-went-to-the-pub-and-never-came-home"-incident.
-Oh, well. That leaves us to one more.
-Oh right. Jade. She's cool, really talented, freshman as well. Anyhow, I would like it if you stopped butting into my business now. They're my friends; I'm 18, stop freaking out okay?
I flopped up my phone from my pocket to see if I had gotten any messages. Nothing. Oh well, I'll just text Britt and ask about Ari then. Britt? Yeah, that sounds good.
/Hi Britt, I just wanted to ask you if I could get Ari's number, I need to ask her a few things about the weekend. –S /
Sooner than I had expected my phone vibrated, alerting me that she had responded.
/Yeah, I'll send it right away Sanny. Aren't you excited? (: Xx B/
A few seconds later another vibration went through my phone, and a window popped up:
*would you like to save Catherine as a Contact?*
I accepted and hurried to answer the blonde on the other end, telling her that I definitely was.
The car stopped.
-We're here Santana, time to show you my baby.
I just sighed at my mother but managed to put up a weak smile to reassure her that I was happy for her. The rest of the day was occupied with my mother, eating, and unpacking boxes in my room.
When bedtime finally came, I happily fell asleep, thinking of a pair of beautiful eyes.
Thank you all for reading and I apologize for any grammar or spelling mistakes.
The song that Brittany sings is Electric Twist – A Fine frenzy.
And I've been watching Victorious for the last couple of days, so I couldn't help but to bring in two very inspired characters from the show.
Leave a review and tell me what you think about this chapter, it would mean a lot and help me further on with my writing.
NOW, I'm going to sit and wait for the valentine's episode that I'll be watching in just a couple of hours, excitement almost exploding out through my ears.