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Lola pulled up to hell disguised in beauty, uniforms, and note worthy alumni. She glanced around with a sigh.
"Welcome back." She muttered to herself under her breath as she stepped out of her sleek black Volvo. She dropped the butt of her cigarette on the ground next to her, crushing it with the heel of her favorite black Louboutin pumps before she headed into the intimidating Victorian era school building.
Going in the direction of the Academic Affairs office she couldn't help but smirk as she saw the looks that people were giving her as she walked through the halls.
"Can I help you?" A woman in a blue sweater, and a knee length nun-like skirt said eyeing Lola's uniform.
"Hi." Lola smiled charmingly, "I have a meeting with Provost Higgins at 11:00."
"You must be the transfer…From Philadelphia, right?" She asked, eyebrow raised.
"Mhmm."
"You're Christopher Callaghan's daughter, aren't you?"
"Glenda!" Provost Higgin's voice came over the phone, causing her to jump.
"Ye-yes!"
"Is my 11:00, here?"
"Yes, sir, right away sir." Glenda turned her attention back to Lola, "the Provost would like to see you now."
The door to Lola's left swung open and a blonde walked out, a smirk on his lips.
"Hey Glen," he said leaning casually on the chest-high receptionist counter. His eyes traveled over to Lola as he gave her a quick look up and down.
"My eyes are up here, blondie." She smirked, he raised an eyebrow.
"Have we ever met before?" He asked suavely.
"Aw, Garwin, you don't remember me? I'm heartbroken."
She smiled as she walked past him and into the Provost's office, shutting the door quietly behind.
A half an hour later, Lola left the Provost's office with her schedule and a new found respect for anyone who could talk, monotonously, for a half an hour straight about the history of the architecture of the Provost's office.
She headed in the direction of the cafeteria, not caring if it was time for lunch or not- she was in need of a cup of coffee. As soon as Lola passed through the doors she was hit with the sound of dozens of teenagers talking at what seemed to be the top of their lungs- she winced at the sound.
"Damnnn." She said to herself, "Talk about excessive." She eyed the massive buffet that was sprawled out before her, there was even a carving station. She skipped the food, and headed over to the café that had over a dozen different types of coffees and teas. With a raised eyebrow, she picked up the French Vanilla and poured the wonderfully delicious nectar of the Gods into the fancy 24 oz. cups the school provided.
After paying, she glanced around the room for her cousin. "If I was an overly pretentious smart kid with incredible looks where would I sit…"
She saw Caleb sitting next to a cute blonde girl, across from him sat Tyler and next to Tyler sat Reid, as well as an average looking girl with brown hair and olive skin. Lola's brow furrowed, as she looked for the all too familiar face of Pouge.
Taking a deep breath, she headed over to the group.
Ugh, I need a cigarette, She thought as she stepped up to the group. "Hey." She said grabbing their attention.
"Oh. Uh, hey Lola." Caleb said, surprised at actually seeing her.
"Yea, I know, shock surprise, I'm here. Can I sit with you guys for lunch?" She said impatiently.
"Yea. Sure."
"Lola? Lola Callaghan." Reid realized suddenly. "Fuck!" He grinned jumping up and wrapping his arms around Lola in a big hug.
"Hey Blondie," She laughed as he hugged her tighter. "Miss me?"
"You have no idea." He laughed. "Where you been?"
"Here and there."
"Where's Dave?" Reid asked looking around expectantly for Lola's older brother.
"He's busy." She said blankly, catching Caleb's attention.
"So, baby girl, you grew up." Tyler joked as Lola took a seat in his lap.
Lola laughed, "That happens sometimes…Look at you, you aren't too bad lookin' yourself."
"What about me? Am I chop liver or somethin'." Reid joked.
"Nah, you're lookin like something the cat drug in from an alley somewhere."
"Damn, baby girl, where is the love?" Reid joked, putting his hands over his heart in mock pain.
"So, Caleb, is that you girlfriend?" said Lola bluntly as she took a sip of her black coffee. The blonde next to Caleb smiled.
"Lola this is my girlfriend Sarah and Sarah this is my cousin- Lola." Caleb introduced.
"Hi." Lola said, not really interested in caring but pretending to anyway.
"I'm Kate." The brunette on the other side of Tyler said smiling.
"Nice to meet you."
"I'm Pogue's girlfriend." She continued. "But for some reason he's not here right now."
"He's prolly getting his bike fixed." Lola supplied.
"So what brings you to Ipswich," asked Sarah.
"Because she loves me, of course." Reid grinned.
"You wish, blondie."
"Look who's talking!" He laughed.
"I came here because I was bored." Lola laughed, shrugging her shoulders.
"Oh…"
"Yea."
"Hey, guys." An incredibly gorgeous man, with long brown hair and broad shoulders walked up to the table. He didn't notice Lola right away but when he did, his smile disappeared.
"Parry." She greeted as the table became awkwardly silent.
"Callaghan?" He seemed to be asking.
"Last time I checked…"
"Fuck." He said, running a hand through his hair, anger suddenly leaking into his eyes as he turned around and stormed away.
"Okay, who here predicted that happening?" Reid laughed.
"Shut up Reid, don't be such as douche." Tyler punched Reid's shoulder.
Kate and Sarah shared a confused look before Kate went after her boyfriend. Lola, on the other hand, caught eyes with Caleb who gave her a sympathetic look.
"Hey Reid, wanna go smoke before class starts?" She asked turning to the blonde boy.
"Yea, sure." He stood up with Lola, taking his lunch tray with him.
"Cya later guys." Lola smiled. "It was nice meeting you Sarah."
"You too." She smiled.
Lola and Reid headed out of the building, finding a comfortable cove, right next to the door.
"So, baby girl, what happened to Dave?" He asked seriously, having also caught the blank look on her face when the topic first came up.
"He got shot." She said quietly. "A few months ago, Brian sent him on a run and it went bad."
"Why'd he go on it?"
"Because at first Brian wanted to send Isabella who was Dave's girlfriend, so Dave volunteered instead."
"Why didn't you stop it?" Reid asked angrily almost accusatory. Dave had been Reid's best friend growing up, as well as Lola's older brother.
"I wasn't fucking there," snapped Lola. "And don't think I don't fucking know I could have stopped it."
They lapsed into silence.
"Why'd you leave?" Spoke Reid quietly.
"I had to." She responded just as quite.
Anger returned to Reid's features, his eyes flashed black causing her cigarette to burn up as she brought it to her lips. Calmly, she pulled out another one. Lola put the tip of the cigarette against his and gave him a cigarette kiss.
"Fuck you." He glared, turning and walking away.
A small smiled curled at the corners of Lola's lips. "Anytime, anywhere."
Hey, I know Reid's behavior seems a smidge bipolar but it'll all be worked out- don't worry!
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