A/N: hey guys xD so here is the first chapter from Romeo's point of view. Hopefully you'll like it , it's one of those transitional chapters that you have to read to understand stuff but not much goes on . Hopefully you'll like it , and it would be nice to get a review, since I don't have any yet xD

Chapter 3

It's amazing how slow a clock can tick when you're staring at it. The clock on the wall seemed to be tormenting me as I sat here pretending to look slightly awake.

" Full Name?" the crabby school administration officer barked. She was making me feel guilty as if I had done something, especially in the way she kept looking me over with her crazy old lady beady eyes. She looked about fifty and had a few grey hairs and was wearing a full suit despite the scorching heat outside. She was looking at me questionably. I realised I was supposed to be answering her.

"uumm….Romeo Montague." She began to write it down when her expression suddenly changed. Oh great, I could see what was coming.

"As in Montague enterprises?" As much as I loved my family and the company, it really annoyed me that stranger always treated me differently as soon as they knew.

I sighed. "yep, that's the one." She sat up straighter and gave me, a great big toothy smile. She had spinach for lunch.

" Age ? " she asked sweetly , the tone of her voice drastically changing from earlier.

"Eighteen"

Then she put down her pen and reclined in her chair. " So, tell me about yourself." Oh she has got to be kidding! But I needed to get into this school the right way. I didn't doubt that I would get in with my family name. Even if I didn't my Dad would have just bought the school a new library wing or something. That's not how I wanted to succeed in life. So I just played along.

" Well I live with my parents and younger sister. I like extreme sports and basketball. I used to live here about two and a half, three years ago, but then my family moved to away to start the New York division. But I'm back now."

She shuffled the papers around on her desk as if she were looking through them. " Well dear, we have a very long waiting list , but just for you I managed to scoot a few people down and put you at the top. So that seems about it. "

Ok Romeo, one last try. " I have my transcript—"

She interrupted. " No need , Mr Montague, I believe you will be very happy in Compton Academy. If you need anything , anything at all you just let me know. My door is always open for you."

I guess I'm going to have to live with my name for the rest of my life. I accepted the welcome pack from her and headed out the door.

I headed towards where I remembered the basketball court to be, where Ben , my second cousin said to meet him. A sudden squeal made me jump. Across the field, Rose, or a more grown up version of her ran toward me and jumped into my arms to give me a big hug. Seeing her brought back all those memories of who I used to be. Not exactly memories I wanted to remember.

" Ahhh my Romi Baby is back !" Romi Baby ? Oh god. I had "dated" her for about two days before I left and if I remember correctly she had been the one who didn't want to try a long distance relationship. I wasn't to upset, being with her just made me feel guilty. Oh well the past was the past and we'd all grown up.

"Hey Rose! How've you been?" I said whilst swivelling her round.

" Oh enough about me , look at you ! you look great !" I smiled in appreciation. There was an awkward pause. I could tell she was fishing for a complement too. She was dressed a very over the top in a sequined pink bikini top and denim hot pants. I don't know how she got away with wearing that around school, even if it was after hours.

"Actually, I'm kinda running late. Can you take me to the court's. I have to meet Ben"

"oh you haven't heard?" she looked at me as if I'd missed out on the biggest news of the planet. She then began to talk very fast and I only caught the odd word.

"Stupid…..Riverdale High…..All their fault…Larko…..Fight"

Why would we have a fight with Riverdale? We got along well. The last time I saw them everything between schools seemed ok. What did I miss?

The court came into view. I interrupted Rose. " Ok thanks babe" and I jogged on ahead before she had fully stopped talking. I could see what I assumed was the team running laps. As they saw me approach, they stopped and jogged up to me. I said a group hello to nobody in particular. They seemed very excited to see me. They all started talking at once. I raised my hand for them to stop.

"one by one."

One of the guys who I remembered as Ted said , " Ben's been arrested and he may not be back for the game.

They all seemed to be looking at me, waiting for something. "What do we do ?"

Why were they looking at me like I was in charge? Before I left , sure I had been popular and captain of the team and the guys had looked up to me. But I figured whilst I had been gone everybody had grown up a bit. They were still silent. Apparently they hadn't.

"ok , here's what we do."

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-R