"Do you like him?" Sarah kept bugging me poking me in the face.
"Yah do you? You'd be sooo cute together!" Shimari said poking the other side of my face.
"Yes, no, I don't know." I blushed a cherry red. "Now leave me alone!" I said slapping them away.
"Wait so do you like him?" Toral softly said her mocha colored eyes wide.
"I don't know! What should I do?" I wailed hugging my arms around her waist pretending to sob.
"Don't let Maggie hear tha-"
"Listen to your heart! When he's calling for you, listen to your heart, there's nothing else you can do!" Maggie shouted/sang.
"Shut up I'm trying to sleep!" Casey snapped at the red head.
"I'm giving our daughter love advise!" She sniffled.
"By singing like a whale." Casey teased and Maggie begun to cry.
"Mama! Why do you hate me so much?" Maggie sobbed to the girl.
"I don't hate you but try giving real advice and not singing. NOW GET OFF ME!" She shouted pushing Maggie off her lap.
"If you're done with your pissy fit; can someone help me. I know I'm a bitch and I bitch a lot-"
"You got that right!" Payton shouted and I rolled my eyes.
"Anyways, but I don't know what to do. If I say no I loose one of my best friends; if I saw yes I might just be leading him on! I don't know what to do! Mama Help me!" I wailed.
"Well in my opinion he's cute, funny, sweet, doesn't make you do anything you don't want, he won't hold you back or try to change you so why not?" Shimari said as if it were obvious.
"But I don't know if I like him! Never mind I'm going to pretend that didn't happen." I said putting my hands up in surrender.
"Kristen; you can't pretend it didn't happen." Madison said sounding annoyed.
"Pretend what didn't happen?" I asked innocently pulling out my sketch book and a lead pencil. I flip to a new page and let my hand glide over the paper in swift smooth strokes. By the time the airplane ride is over I have half of an outline done. It's a little girl with long straight hair that framed a heart shaped face and another little girl, with long straight hair that also framed a heart shape face but this little girl was shorter; both girls held hands. We get our stuff and leave the airport back to the mansion. It's about 6pm and I'm tired. 'damn jet lag.' I thought to myself as I brought my bags inside.
"I'm going to bed, I'll see ya'll in the morning. Come on Bello." I said going upstairs Bello walked next to me. I get into the bedroom, I change into a pair of comfy sweat pants and a tank top, I take my hair down and brush it out before braiding it. I climb into the bed and lay down, Bello laid pressed against me, it only took minutes for me to fall asleep.
"Kristen wake up." Toral pokes me awake. I glare at her gently as I got up. She rolled her eyes at me as I growl at her. I got up and took a shower, I get dress in a short sleeve white button down shirt with the Ouran logo on the breast pocket, black skinny jeans with a mess of buckles, my knee high hard heel combat boots, and my black tie loose around my neck. I exit the bathroom and grab the blow dryer; I fluff out my hair and put it in a long spiky pony tail, two pieces of hair framed my face. I skipped my normal make up routine and just used a clear lip gloss. I go into the kitchen despite the protest of the chefs who insisted they made my lunch. I pack a small lunch of a fruit salad, it contains oranges, grapes, apples, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, and raspberries I put my lunch in my bag and go to the dining room. I see the others at breakfast. I sit down and get some fruit, toast with strawberry jam, eggs, bacon, and black coffee. I take out my sketch book and work on my picture while eating. I draw soft feathery angel wings and define the outlines of the two girls sipping from my coffee.
"Kristen; it's rude to draw at breakfast." Diego scolded me.
"Bleh." I replied closing my sketch book and work on finishing my food. I grab a few more strawberries and grapes eating them. I slip Bello a piece of bacon which he gobbles down happily.
"Come on we should get going in a few." Kyoya said.
"Hold on; Maggie do you know where my scissors are?" I asked my red headed friend who was drinking coffee reading.
"I saw the red ones on the dresser." She replied not looking up from her book.
"No! I want my black ones! Ugh come help me find my," I notice the others staring at me. "things." I reply with a small smirk played on my lips.
"Fine." She said putting a book mark in her book and we go upstairs.
We wait for the two girls to come back down from upstairs where they were finding god knows what. Finally the two girls come running down the stairs, I notice Kristen had what looked like gold bracelets curled down her arms, two silver earrings that looked star with three holes in them, and a thin vile like pendant on her neck. Kristen goes into the dining hall grabbing her cup of coffee and her bag.
"Bye Bello!" She called to her dog who barked in reply as we left.
I sat in the car next to Diego who was blasting Linkin Park while I was sketching. I glare at the page in annoyance as the wings defied me trying not to look good. I huff as I erase it getting a look from Kyoya. I met his gaze unwavering. I could normally read people like a book but him; he was a challenge; like when a child reads there first chapter book. What had he looked at when he had my sketch pad...I smirk silently as he breaks the gaze looking out the window. I look back at my sketch book and try again on the wings as we pull up to the school. We split up; I went with Tamaki, Diego, Casey, and Maggie. Kyoya excused himself and went to the chairman's office. Hikaru, Kaoru, and Haruhi; well more like Hikaru and Kaoru dragged Payton and Shimari to their classes. Mori and Hunny lead Toral, Carson, and Sarah to their classes. I went to my homeroom. I plop down in a desk, glaring venomously at anyone who looked at me. I grab my sketch book once more and begun to finish the wings. I'm finally able to get the soft delicate look of wings and smirk to myself as I broaden the outlines of the two girls, the taller girl smiled widely while the smaller one smiled softly. The bell rings and I look at my schedule.
Math(boring)
Creative Writing (yay)
History (zzzzzzz)
Lunch (FOOD)
Biology (oh joy)
gym (kill me)
art (yay)
Math kills me with boredom, we're half way done with class when Kyoya comes in along with a girl, shorter than him by a head; long blonde hair that fell to her waist tied in pig tails, hazel brown eyes and wore the ugly banana dress.
"I'm sorry to interrupt; I was just showing miss Sato Chiyoko." He says with his normal smirk. I don't glance from my book; she sits down next to Kyoya a few rows in front of me. After 15 minutes the bell rings and I run to my creative writing class. The class isn't huge and there are maybe 12 other people besides me and the teacher. Most people are already in sitting in groups, I don't know anyone here and I see someone sitting alone. He's reading a thick book, has light ash brown hair, freckles across his face, dark brown eyes, and is skinny.
"Do you mind if I sit here?" I ask him; he looks up from his book for a moment.
"Sure." He said, I sit down and see the book he's reading.
"Oh my god; I love this book!" I said when I see the title. The book is Choke and is one of my favorite books.
"You've read it? I'm surprised most of the people here act like they've never seen a book." He chuckled; I laugh lightly.
"Well most of the time, the problem for my teachers were getting me away from my books." I laugh.
"I'm Jacob; I'm from the UK." He said extending his hand.
"Kristen; I'm from America." I said shaking his hand.
"Thought so," He murmured as the teacher stands up.
"Okay; I want you to write whatever you want; just give me a feel of what you like to write and where you are it." He said; sitting back down and using his laptop. I take out my notebook and click my pencil thinking. An idea is thrown into my head and I begun to write furiously.
If she wasn't in the snow, she knew her hands would still be shaking, she had to win. As the pistol was fired up the air, she pushed off with her poles and shot onto the groomed track. The sharp rush of wind pierced her skin like a thousand knives as she bolted down the ski slope. Her trophy cabinet was prepared to invite the new glimmering piece of appreciation that she was sure to get her hands on. Crowds were cheering behind metal fences, all pushing each other to get to the front and see the action. The grassy mountain in the summer with daisies and buttercups was now covered in thick and powdery snow. Elbowing her competitors she tried to push her way to the front. Unfortunately she just wasn't quick enough, the others zoomed off and she was left alone behind. As she shot through the trees with vanilla topping she suddenly had an idea. Thinking that she could skip that part of the race she swiftly moved out from beneath the trees to loop around them. She was certain she was going to end up in front. Making smooth tracks in the freshly fallen snow, she looked out into the distance. At the end of the slope she could see the red marker flag contrasted against her snowy surroundings. The wind whipped her hair as she sped past the trees covered with thick layers of snow. Another breath of fresh air burst into her lungs. The sun beamed down on her bony back. As her skis sifted through the powder, she approached the flag. As the flag came closer and closer in view, it morphed into a rectangular-shaped "danger cliff" sign. She had no time to halt, before her body was viciously thrown into mid-air and slammed into what looked like the gentle snow; but was instead hard, rough ground; narrowly missing a group of knife-like jagged rocks below her. Whimpering in pain, she lifted her head to see miles upon miles of what looked like "cookies and cream ice-cream," rocks and snow. Black mingled in sparkling white, white disappearing into the abyss. There was an absence of footsteps, the wind even fearing to venture down into the icy hell that she had plummeted into. Even the birds above her were now soaring overhead, mocking her as if waiting for her death. Minutes felt like years as she lay sprawled out in the snow. Any moment now her prince would arrive on the top of the jagged edge unravelling a rope for her to climb up to safety in his waiting arms, or a helicopter would send down a basket for her to be lifted into and bring her back to the land of the living. But these were all dreams and hopes. As she drifted off into the land of eternal sleep, she wished she hadn't taken that shortcut.
The bell rang once more and I scribble my name on the top of my paper; I hand it to the teacher as I leave.
"I'll see you later Jacob." I said with a small wave going to my History class. I sit towards the back; biting my tongue as Chiyoko came in with her arm around Kyoya's waist laughing. People are talking loudly and the teacher comes in tells everyone to take a seat, I lay my head on my desk; Maggie sat next to me doodling on paper while I drift to sleep.
"Kris wake up; lunch time." Maggie poked me awake, I blink my eyes that are a hazy mist of grays and blues while I yawn.
"Okay. I grabbed my bag and slung it on my shoulder as I stood up. We walk on down the halls, to the cafeteria.
"I'll be right back." I said leaving; I went outside and walked to the gardens. Pretty rose bushes were in bloom; I grabbed a thick branch of a tree and hop into the tree plugging my head phones. I eat a fruit salad while reading Silver is for secrets. I felt a hand tap my boot; I glare down and realize it's Jacob. I pull out my head phones and pack my lunch back up in my bag. I hop down from my spot on the branch and grin.
"What up?" I said, he just laughs at me.
"Nothing much, why we're you-"
"I don't like people." I cut him off, he gives me a look and starts laughing again. "We should probably be going in." He said as the bell rung, I nod and head inside going to Biology. I get in class and take a seat towards the back; glaring at anyone who tries to sit next to me. I listen to music while I wait for class to start, when class does begin I zone out doodling on my paper.
"Pay attention." I heard Kyoya hiss from behind me; I ignore him and continue to doodle a cartoon.
"Time to go." Kyoya said standing in front of me.
"Joy." I hissed at him grabbing my bag.
"What's your problem?" He asked me sounding annoyed.
"You." I said leavings to go to gym. I change into my gym uniform which consists of loose blue shorts, and a white shirt with the logo on it. I tie my shoes and walk with Maggie to the bleachers.
"Hey Chairman Meow." I said as Diego as he sat down next to me.
"Nothing." He replied looking bored. The gym coaches came out and everyone hushed, I glanced at Diego who looked confused. Most of the students here never shut up.
"Today we're playing Badminton. You already know the rules, we've played before and In know you learned in Jr high." She shouted. "Get together with a partner and line up." She turned around grabbing some rackets and birdies.
"Partners?" Diego and I said at the same time to each other and laughed. I hop off the bleachers and we line up getting our rackets and a birdie. We go to a court and I smirk as Payton and Carson come onto the court.
"I hope you're ready to die." I shout as I serve the birdie. Carson hits an over head shot to Diego and he smacks it to Payton. Altman hits it to me and I back hand it to him getting a point. The game goes on with one team getting a point and the other team matching it. Both of us only need one more point to win. Payton hits the birdie with a flick of his wrist sending it way back flying. I jump back, I twist my body as I dive to the ground hitting the birdie back as hard as I could; trying to get up quickly, Carson hits the birdie back and I'm not up fast enough and miss.
"Nice job." I said to the two guys who are smirking.
"Nice dive." Payton answered back amused.
"Touché." I answer before leaving to change back into my uniform. I catch up with Diego and jump on his back.
"Hi!" I giggle.
"We're going to the host club." He said piggy backing me.
"The what?" I said confused.
"You'll see." He chuckled and I glared at him silently. We enter the third music room and see the host club in full swing entertaining girls.
"Yah, bye." I said turning around only to be dragged. "Nooo! I want food, I had fruit for lunch I want candy!" I wailed getting a few looks. I glare at my 'friends' and sit at a table in the back texting McKenna.
"Nooo!" I mutter to myself quickly typing a reply.
"McKenna?" Diego asked from his seat.
"You know it." I said as my phone chimed. "Ugh I'm going home; I hate this uniform and so far everyone in the school." I stood up and grabbed my bag. "No! If you plant a lobster in a whole with a potato you don't get lobster flavored potatoes!" I growled at my phone.
"Lobster potatoes?" Maggie chuckled.
"I don't know! This is McKenna! Oh hey Jacob!" I said as Jacob walked in.
"Hey Kristen, I was wondering if you wanted to go play chess." He said a boyish grin on his face.
"Hell yah I'm going to kick your ass!" I said with a fist pump in the air. He chuckled at my exitment.
"I'm going first." I said grabbing his wrist and my phone chimed. "No you idiot!" I shouted at my phone. "You can't grow lobster potatoes!" I type angrily.
"What?" Jacob sounded confused.
"Who's your friend Krissy?" Diego said.
"This is Jacob he's in my creative writing class. Now come on I've been bored all day I wanna kick ass!" I said happily.
"We have a chess board here." Haruhi bluntly said.
"Yah! I knew my scissors would bring me good luck!" I bounced.
"What?" He sounded confused as he started to set up the pieces.
"I love scissors, and I have my favorite pair and they brought good luck." I grin setting up my pieces.
"Okay, you go first." He said.
"Check."I said with a smirk.
"What the hell?!" He shouted. I laugh as he hops his king away.
"Check." I say again chuckling at him annoyance. "Check mate, I win." I said taking him king.
"Rematch!" He demanded at me.
"NO I FUCKING WON AND I DON'T WANNA PLAY AGAIN!" I scream at him standing up.
"YOU'RE JUST AFRAID YOU'LL LOOSE." He challenges at the same volume. I'm shocked but don't let it show.
"ARE YOU CALLING ME A WUSS?"
"MAYBE I AM, WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO ABOUT IT!" In a swift movement the golden silver whip coiled around my wrist was snaked around his arm with a sharp tug.
"Oh, you don't wanna know." I said with an evil grin, I tug it again and the whip is loose, and with a flick of my wrist it's coiled again, a thin red strip is circled on his wrist.
"What the hell?" He asked rubbing the sore spot on his wrist.
"Momma doesn't play to play, Momma plays to win." I said with a smirk at him.
"You're an interesting opponent." He grinned.
"You are too." I help pack up the chess board and my phone chimes. "I really should ignore her." I said texting her quickly.
"I'll see you tomorrow Germany." I said grabbing my bag.
"What?" He sounding confused.
"I give people nick names. You're a person who will stand up to me. You got guts kid, I'll give you that." I called McKenna. "Yes I'm sure you can't grow lobster potatoes!" I scream into the phone. "Ugh, you really are lucky I care about you." I mutter. "I'll be at the shelter!" I shout from the phone. "Yes I will get some lobster and potatoes and tell you if it works." I chuckle.
"The car's out front." Kyoya shouted I wave to him and the door opens and I see
Chiyoko.
"Hi!" Her voice is high and sweet.
"Hi, I'm Kristen. Sorry I got to go right now. It was nice meeting you." I said shaking her hand shortly with a fake smile leaving. I felt anger build and I took a deep breath.
"Forget it Kristen. It doesn't matter." I mutter to myself. I tell the driver where I'm going and I'm there in fifteen minutes. I'm getting me a horse.
