My father's wrath showed in his face as he grabbed me ferociously around my jaw dipping his fingertips into my skin as i clawed and scratched at his arms as he lifted me off the floor. I screamed in pain and agony as each blow of his fist met my ribs. Warm tears soon streamed down my face, the taste of the salt tears entered my mouth as my father continuously beat me and cursed at me over and over again. Suddenly a annoying sound went off and the dream faded back into the memories i bury hoping they never come to haunt me again. Only every time darkness took over me the day my life changed came back to me, haunting me. The annoying sound went off again, it sounded familiar but utterly annoying, i sighed heavily as i realised it was actually my alarm clock on my phone. I slowly opened one eye and looked around my new room. I didn't want to move so i laid there smiling to myself. I had fun last night, although i didn't really speak much but i really enjoyed Heidi's company along with Eloise's and Heath's not so much for Liam but maybe he'll grow on me...maybe. I looked over to my desk and chair in the far corner of the room, my school uniform hung on the back of the chair ready to be worn. I slowly got out of bed and walked over to the bathroom after turning off my alarm so ready for a hot shower.
I looked in the mirror satisfied with my reflection after i had just blow dried my hair and straightened it, i had curly hair but never liked the perfect curl of it. I wore the black skirt that had the red stripped through it and a white shirt with the school crest on it. I added my little flavour to the uniform with my long knee height black socks and my black flat ballets.
"Arabell" Heidi's voice sang loud through the door, i finished my eyeliner before replying "Come in, it's opened" I replied remembering i didn't lock it last night. The door opened and closed then i heard a loud gasp. I put my hair brush down and walked out of the bathroom and saw Heidi standing with a shocked face "What's wrong?" I asked as i walked over to her with little concern "Your room is awesome!" She exclaimed running over to my red netted bed, i laughed "I know"
As Heidi walked over the room running her fingertips over my things i packed my bag and looked at her she was wearing the same skirt and shirt, her hair had a black bow clip on her right side giving her a cute punk rock look. She smiled at me "Uniform looks good on you" She said as she stood beside my book case.
"Thanks, you too, i like the bow" I smiled picking up my bag and timetable Ms Coyer gave to me last night. "Thanks" She replied as we filed out of my room, this time making sure i locked it. As we walked down the corridor Eloise stepped out of her room, number 28. We soon walked side by side down and out of the dorm followed by a few other junior girls. As we crossed the courtyard we met up with Heath who seemed real chirpy and Liam.
"The two new guys are coming today" Heath said happily
"Oh yeah i forgot, when are they coming?" Heidi asked. I shook my head is this how they talked before i came? "What are you shaking your head about?" Eloise asked in a shy quite voice, she hadn't spoken directly to me until now. "I was thinking this must be what you guys talked about before i came" I replied, Heidi and Heath laughed "Yeah pretty much" Eloise smiled as she replied. I looked at Liam expecting a smart-ass remark only he didn't seem fazed by our conversation, he has a troubled look on his face, but as if I'm going to show an interest in him.
We walked into the dining hall and walked over to where we sat last night, scrambled eggs were placed in front of us and slowly the rest of the students came in. "What do you have first?" Heath asked, i looked down at my timetable "Umm Ancient History" I replied giving Eloise a wink.
I walked into the classroom handing the male teacher my form saying i was new and i was in his class as Eloise found a seat on the right middle beside another seat that was empty.
"Oh Arabell we've been expecting you, find a seat where possible" He said politely, i smiled my thanks and made my way over to Eloise. The rest of the junior students made their way in as i gazed out the window behind me. I could faintly hear some whispers "That's the new girl" a guy whispered behind me "She's hot" Another replied, it took all of my will power not to turn around and slap them.
"Eloise" a high pitched bitchy voice said "I have something for you" I turned my head and looked at a tall blonde; her hair was curly and long. Her face was somewhat distorted and packed on with make-up; she had wide irritating dull brown eyes. I looked at the piece of paper she handed Eloise who cowered back in her seat. "It's due Monday" The annoying girl said as she glared at her.
I got the picture perfect; this bitch was getting Eloise to do her work, god that pissed me off considering Eloise is so nice and quite obviously a perfect target for a snobby cow. I stood up pushing my chair back; the blonde girl looked up to me in surprise. I was glaring at her with the best glare i had, i felt the rising anger in me and the eyes of many on me. "I see you're the new girl so many of are talking about" she said in a wavered voice 'be afraid, be very afraid' i thought smugly.
I smiled tightly "Yes I'm pretty close with Eloise but she never mentioned a snobby bitch hassling her" I said in a polite fake voice matching my voice with a smile as i clamped my hands tightly on the edge of the desk. The blonde took a step towards the desk and me "what did you just call me?" She said through clenched teeth. 'oh yeah this is going to be a great first day...here i come Ms Coyer" i thought "You heard" i replied. A few students now stood up and backed away as they watched the scene unfold.
"Your gonna pay for that" she paused before turning back to Eloise who was now looking more and more frightened "As for you, i want that report done or I'll have to make sure you never make it into college" she said in a snicker 'oh that made me pissed' i thought. I looked down at the desk Eloise's History textbook was placed in front of her, i looked at Eloise with a genuine smile as she finally looked into my eyes "Eloise can i borrow your textbook for a second?" I asked, still with the blonde standing beside our table. She hesitantly nods, i grab the book and hold it firmly in my hands as i move it swiftly towards the blondes face as the impact hits her nose i hear a familiar crack and a few gasps around us. I smile as the blonde falls to the floor and begins screaming and crying in pain. I walk around the desk and kneel down to her "Now if i see or hear of you hassle my friends i will not hesitate to come after you again" i say loud and clear. A few wolf whistles begin and clapping begins as i take my seat beside Eloise again who smiles thankful to me with tears in her eyes. "Thanks Arabell" she manages to say through a hoarse voice before i can reply the male teacher walks in with worksheets and drops them immediately. I try hard not to laugh as he helps the blonde to sit up with blood oozing out and all over her face and clothes.
I sat in front of the head-mistress office waiting for her to call me in; 'god isn't this familiar' i smile. I leaned my head back against the wall soon someone sat down beside me which made me open one eyelid but as i did i wanted to close it again and wished i never opened it. Liam sat there looking miserable than ever but i really didn't care.
"Ok what's wrong with you?" I ask with a heavy sigh after more than a minute's silence. He looks at me with his chocolate eyes "I have to show around the new guys" He said with a low tired voice. 'Jeesh is that how Heidi was when she found out she had to show me around?' i thought "Why are you here?" he asked just as he finished the blonde walked in with an office lady holding her nose with a thick white bandage that was already showing the blood that is coming out of her broken nose. I chuckled smugly to myself as they walked straight into the head-mistress' office. I looked back at Liam who seemed shocked and amused "You punched Jenifer in the nose?" He asked, i shrugged "Broke her nose, she was hassling Eloise" I informed him. He shook his head with a smug grin and chuckle.
The door opened and an annoyed and exhausted Ms Coyer stood in the door way "In a minute Liam, Arabell get in here" she said in an exasperated voice just like Becca's. I walked in and sat on a chair much like Becca's office at home. Wait did i just call Becca's home my home?
"Now why did you break" Ms Coyer looked over at the blonde-Jenifer- with a slight smile. 'Ha even she likes Jenifer having a broken nose' i thought. "Jenifer's nose;?" She finished. "She was hassling Eloise and i didn't like it" I looked her dead in the eye. "Still no reason to" she looked over again and again i saw the smile she was trying to cover "hit her, Eloise should have came to me" 'Here i come suspension, here i come Becca, here i come freedom' i thought as Ms Coyer begun the usual babbling Becca does when i get into fights.
"So are you going to suspend me?" I asked as she finished and Jenifer had finished crying 'wimp' i thought. "No" She replied "What?" Jenifer and i said in unison. 'What? No she has to suspend me!' i thought mentally. Ms Coyer chuckled dismissing Jenifer with a wave of her hand. As the door closed she sat down in her chair behind the desk "Arabell you seriously don't think i knew you would do something once you got here?" Ms Coyer asked but she didn't wait for my reply "I'm not suspending you, what would be the point when Becca brang you here? Now you're going to work in the library before and after school and your weekend passes are suspended for three weeks; if any more incidents occur then i will simply find something else for you to do on top of the work at the library" She said "You're ridiculous right?" I began but she hushed me with her hand "Now you have the rest of the day off i suggest in that time you go to the library and get acquainted with the books and Ms Richmond" a soft knock at the door stopped me from exploding in anger.
A tall pale man walked in, he had brown curly hair similar to Liam's and soft brown eyes with a genuine smile "Hello Sandra, i hope I'm not too late" He said
"Oh no Matthew please, come in" I looked at him as he looked at me. He was about mid thirties but was utterly gorgeous. "Hi I'm your new deputy" he said, i nodded in reply.' God his so hot' i thought 'EW I just thought a mid thirty yr old was hot' i thought repulsed. "Are your sons here?" Ms Coyer or Sandra asked. "Yes there with Liam" he replied. I looked at her; she caught my eyes and dismissed me with another wave of her hand.
I couldn't believe this! I opened the door in utter shock. I wasn't getting suspended. I looked straight at Liam who sat in my chair and seemed more glum then me. I looked at the two other boys with him. I nearly...nearly dropped my jaw. One had jet black hair unlike my chestnut tinged black hair, his eyes a sky heaven blue that matched his boyish face. The other had dark brown hair that was straight and chocolate eyes like Liam and boyish looks as well. Both were pale like the deputy-Matthew- their father. The two boys sat on either side of Liam all of them looking hot as ever and almost look liked brothers if it wasn't for the pale skin that the two new boys had. I didn't know what to say they were HOT, no they were handsome beyond comprehension. "Arabell are you suspended?" Liam said saving me from embarrassment "No she wouldn't allow me so i have to work in the library but that's not that bad" I said remembering why i was there. The one with dark brown hair chuckled "Are you the one that caused the human girls broken nose?" He asked in a melody voice making my heart skip a beat "Ahh yeah" I replied 'what strange words to choose' i thought.
"Do you have today off?" Liam asked in a pleading voice, as if he showing the new boys around was the last thing he would do, ever suggesting i would be a better option. "Ah yeah" I said. "Come on" Liam said as he stood up, the other two followed "Wait shouldn't you talk to Ms Coyer before we go?" I asked running after them as they walked out of the office. Liam held up their timetables "They know the drill" he said as he slowed his pace so i could catch up to the three of them. He sounded as if he knew them really well. "Oh" is all i managed to say as i walked beside Liam and the gorgeous black haired hottie beside me.
We walked out of the main building of the school in silence as we made our way outside the guy beside Liam spoke "So how long have you known Liam?" He asked. I shrugged "Only a few hours, i came to the school yesterday" I replied
"I see you have made an impression on her Liam" He said to Liam who looked at him with a glare. I snorted "Oh yeah i completely adore him" I muttered which made Liam and the brown haired guy laugh. "So what's your names;?" I asked. "My name is Skylar and his name is Rylan" Skylar pointed to Rylan the hottie with black hair who smiled shyly at me. I glanced around at the lush green grass and trees, i spotted a shady place where a huge tree was, it looked real old and possibly dying the neglected corner where it stood seemed inviting and would keep me hidden 'I could so just grab my sketch book right now and listen to my IPod and just sketch there' i thought liking the idea. "Well I'm going to go" I began putting the thought into action "Bye" Liam said grudgingly "Bye Liam" I said in an annoyed voice. I looked at Skylar saying goodbye as he smiled widely nearly sending me sky high with the dazzling smile but nothing could compare to Rylan. I looked at him intently as he held my eyes. His black hair was perfect along with the rest of his features. His eyes light and clear filled with something that didn't match his shy smile and boyish looks "Bye Rylan" I said softly before turning on my heel and walking towards the girl's dorm.
I grabbed my IPod, sketch book and pencils out of my room and dumped my school bag at the door. As much as the bed looked inviting or the computer that abandoned tree looked to inviting. I locked my door and made my way down stairs and back into the courtyard. I walked over to the tree which is surrounded by knee-length grass; i pull some out to make a sitting area for me. I sit down and look at the school from this angle. I can see the boy's dorm and the main building but beyond that i see the black gates that are keeping me from escaping. I wondered if i should escape, where would i go? I mentally shook myself. Why would i leave? I'm actually finding friends, Heidi is great she could practically be my twin considering how much we have in common and Eloise seems like a little sister someone i want to protect and make laugh. Heath seems like the friend that would tell me straight if i was doing something completely stupid. I miss Becca strangely considering i never allowed myself to get close enough to become attached, i wanted to call her and hear her voice but it would go against my vow. I'm not letting any get close to me, including the acquaintances/friends i have now. I'll smile have small conversation and like them but i won't let them get to know me and i won't let myself become attached as i was with Becca.
I put my headphones in and opened a fresh white page in my sketch pad. I always loved to draw, i liked to draw Becca. I never showed anybody though except for Becca which was an accident one of the pages fell out and she saw it. i sometimes find after my drawings were complete there would be a little picture in the background something that showed the person's past or most times in my case something from my past that i wanted to forget but sometimes it just came out onto the page without my knowledge. I sighed and thought about the new guys. Skylar reminded me of Liam only the version i could actually get along with but Rylan held my interest. His electric blue eyes sent me in faze. His jet black hair that is styled to a boyish mess that suited him perfectly. His pale skin was a mystery along with his silence. I wanted to hear him speak, laugh. He to me was a mystery i wanted to get close to. I began to sketch his thick hair in thick lines, his eyes i made shine with the electricity they held, the perfect skin was fined and shaded to complement his nose and his perfect shaped lips. I sat there humming to my IPod and sketched in a faze that relaxed me. I didn't care of time or where i was. To me i was lost in my own world that made me alone and safe where i could express myself.
As i finished the sketched i looked up to the warm sunrays that now warmed my knees where once the shade was. I wonder what time it is. I stretched out on to the grass with my back still relying on the tree trunk. There was no sign of students, maybe it was still third class or maybe lunch time. I looked at the time on my IPod it was past lunch time...well past lunch time. Dam and i was hungry maybe i can sneak some food from the kitchen. I gather my things and begin to walk into the building making the decision to go to the Library and see the Ms Richmond, Ms Coyer told me about.
I sighed heavily as i walked into the dining hall; a lunch lady was the only individual in the room meaning i well and truly missed out on lunch. 'Great' i thought sycastically. The lunch lady looked up as i approached her "Hi Hun" she smiled in a distinctive New Jersey accent. "Aren't you supposed to be in class?" she asked politely, i shook my head "I have today off" i replied. She crooked one eyebrow "Oh you're the sweetie pie that everyone is gasp bagging about" she realised "Oh Hun please follow me, you must be starving" She said as she walked into a door which I'm guessing leads to the kitchen. A minute later she placed a salad sandwich and soda in front of where i sat. I smile my thanks as she continued to wipe down the rest of the tables. I allowed myself to watch her as she worked, i wanted to draw her red curls and her heart shaped lips.
"Excuse me" i said grabbing her attention as she walked past me, she turned and looked confused at my almost eaten sandwich "Some thin' wrong?" she asked i shook my head "No, i was wondering if i could draw you?" i asked, she smiled and sat down in front of me "Well go ahead"
I sketched the waves in her frizzy hair that would have once blown wildly in the frantic breezes of New Jersey and the bounce in her smile catching her New Jersey smile and pearl earrings. I began to lose myself in the trance as i took in every dimple and every tiny detail. I looked up as i did the last detail "Done" i said, looking her in the eyes for the first time in a while. Her eyes were filled with wonder and amazement "Can i have a look see?" she asked, i hesitantly nodded. She walked her way over to me and gasped. "Oh my god lord" she exclaimed "You my dear are talented"
"That is my Ma and Pa's farm house and see that" she pointed to the background picture of a house and a horse "that's my first horse Cassie. My dear child..." i looked up at her, she had tears in her eyes "how can you draw like that? How can you see my very life by looking at me?" she asked in a mere mutter of words. I tore the page out and handed it to her "Here, I'm glad you liked it. Ahh this is just for you so umm can you keep it to yourself. I think I'll get enough attention tonight" I said feeling really uncomfortable with all the complements. She nodded her head in amazement as i slowly grabbed my things "Hold on" she said dashing out to the kitchen again and coming back with a chocolate piece of cake with a scoop of ice cream in a bowl.
"I want to thank you and don't tell anybody but I'm glad you gave that Jenifer girl what she deserved" she said winking to me as she offered me the dessert. I smiled 'Jeesh did anybody like this Jenifer girl?' i thought as i walked out of the hall saying goodbye to the lady who had tears in her eyes still.