After several hours of thoughts to myself, I nearly jumped from my bed after hearing a bell
'Jesus, what the fuck was that?' I screamed mentally.
There was some kind of singing going on in the hallway, so I went and got out of my room to see what was going on.
"It's dinnertime you ladies, get off your behinds and join me at the tables!" A girl sang repeatedly and then another joined in. "it's dinnertime you ladies, get off your behinds and join us at the tables!" they sang happily.
'This place is strange'
"Shut it!" a voice shouted at the two girls. "Damn posh twins." she mumbled. The girl had black hair, black clothes, and too much black eyeliner on. She kind of reminded me of Rosie in her Goth phase.
The hallway was soon packed with girls, some running to a particular room, I presumed was the dining room. I was overwhelmed with girls stomping down the blue hallways and like a goat in the midst of a herd I had no choice but to follow.
I was munching on my dessert when this girl named Jaz, who apparently was here for harassing old people, was telling me another of her interesting stories
"I mean what is the big deal with them? They are not going to die from one small little joke, or four. I tell ya', old people are just not what they used to be." the girl said as she went on with her story.
"Jaz, I think you're freaking out the new girl." I looked up and the blonde added "Hi." I smiled lightly.
"What do ya mean? We're on the exact same page here, aren't we- uhm, what's your name again?" Jaz asked while I just stared at her looking bored.
"Jaz, I think the posh twins are messing up your room again." she said seriously.
"What! I'm gonna fucking kill those two." the girl said angrily as she ran out the dining room as if she were on a mission. The blonde stood there smirking.
"Well, well, two saves in one day." she said as she went and sat down. "You know you'll be stuck with lots of annoying people if you just sit there and listen to what they have to say. But I guess you're not really a talker ay." she smiled. I just looked at her trying to hide the smile that was forming on my lips.
"Meds ladies! When I call out your name, raise your hand and come forward." the nurse yelled.
'What is this? A fast food joint in which you take a number?' I was frowning at the whole ordeal. I felt like part of a kettle, ready to be sold to the highest bidder.
"Katy Miller, Jesse Callens, Moira Jensen, …"
"Sian Powers, Ali Robinson, -" The list went on.
"Guess that's me." She smiled and I smiled back. 'Sian Powers.'
"See you later yeah? There showing Pinocchio tonight." She stated happily but I furrowed my brows.
"I know it's a children's film, but Jesse's obsessed with Disney, we do it once a week." I smiled. I actually did like Disney movies, like any other person would, I was just brave enough to admit it. I cracked a small grin.
"Sian Powers!" the nurse yelled again with a disapproving look.
"Got to go, so I'll see you tonight then?" she said smiling before she took her pills and walked towards the door. I found myself staring at her until she left the room.
Pinocchio. I wondered if it was on a big screen or just the telly screen. 'She did invite me didn't she? Yeah she did' I smiled to myself.
I was lying on my bed staring at the empty bed next to me. 'I Hope I don't get a roommate. I'm glad it's a movie, that way I don't have to listen to Jaz yapping about her so called jokes.'
'7:30pm'
'I suppose I might go look if the film's started'. I went out, but the halls were a deserted. 'It'll probably start later.' As I was about to close my door, a nurse spotted me.
"What you still doing in your room pet? The movie has been going on for a half an hour." she said. "Or did you not want to participate?" She asked but I didn't answer; she must've noticed I was clueless. "Alright love, why don't you come with me I'll show you where the video room is, you can make up your mind once you're there." she said as I followed her feeling like a puppy. I sighed. We finally reached our destination, when a girl was pulled out the room screaming.
"No! I wanna watch the movie!" the girl whined.
"Not before you eat something love." a man said to her calmly.
"This way Sophie." my eyes settled on the room filled with the girls from my floor. I saw Katy waving; she beckoned me to come sit next to her.
"Hey! Over here." My eyes were scanning the room for the person I wanted to see, but no such luck. "What's wrong?" Katy asked. I figured my disappointment must've showed. I just shrugged.
"Sian!" Katy yelled, I quickly turned around and was met with the blonde in her PJ's. I curiously looked around and noticed a theme.
"Hey." she said looking at me. "You came." she said addressing me.
"Of course I came you tit, I'm here every week." Katy answered obliviously as Sian rolled her eyes. She looked at my outfit.
"Guess I forgot to mention the dress code ay." she said playfully. She saw the alarm in my eyes and said "Don't worry you look fine, more normal then any of us in our PJ's." I smiled at her.
"Shhh!" a voice said. I quickly settled towards the screen and Sian chuckled.
….
As I was watching the movie, the presence of the blonde figure next to me made me feel quite self-conscious, and consequently distracted me from the movie. I couldn't help it, she intrigued me. Or more like her confidence to just speak to a total stranger intrigued. Maybe I was just the new shiny toy she wanted to explore and was tired of after a week.
She noticed I was staring as I turned my gaze as quickly as possible to the tv. ' 3 Times today Soph! God she must think I'm such a creeper!' My mind screamed while frustration and embarrassment seeped through. Out of the corner of my eye I caught her trying to hide her rosy flushed cheeks.
Sian
As the credits rolled of the screen I notice that the brunette sitting next to me had fallen asleep in her chair. I smiled and looked at her. She was quite the character, I swore I saw her staring at me t least 2 times today. 'All right calm your cocky ass down.' I shook my head. Maybe she stared like that at everyone, since she didn't say anything.
Someone cleared their voice. As I looked up and saw Katy standing there with a grin on her lips "You wanna shag her don't you?" she asked as I frowned.
"What? No." Katy kept grinning "I've just met her!" I snapped at her.
"Oooh someone's touchy." she smiled and I snorted at her.
"Oh grow up rabbit."
I looked at the girl still lying down with her eyes closed, her hair partly covering her face. I felt the tendency to tuck it behind her ear, but I didn't. Instead I shook her shoulder until she started waking up.
I got up and left the video room, once I was walking the halls I fell upon Gertie. I smiled shyly as she said "5 more minutes till curfew Sian, don't let me find you out of bed by then." she said to me as I sighed and turned around abruptly.
"Alright! I haven't done anything you know!" I said with harsh tone. I was annoyed at her suspicion, I know I wasn't the exemplary girl, but she knew I had stuck to the rules lately.
"Something bothering you love?"
"No." I said a little too quickly.
"Right, well if you need me, you know where I am."
I started walking on, until my curiosity stopped me. 'The new girl.' I quickly turned around.
"Gertie?" I yelled and she turned around too.
"Yes love." I really wanted to know this, not sure why exactly.
"What's the new girl's name?" I asked curiously as she smiled.
"Why don't you ask her yourself." she smirked as I shuffled my feet and looked down.
"I would if she would talk, but she doesn't." I stated as she smiled
"Sophie Webster. She arrived this morning." she stated as I smiled.
"Thanks Gertie." I said pleased with myself.
She started to walk away but I ran in front of her. "What is it Sian?" she said sounding annoyed. "Why doesn't she talk?" I asked not being able to restrain my curiosity. I normally never asked about another girl's problems, but she intrigued me.