"Well, well, well..." The head master said, "Mandy Perkins... We don't quite know what to do with you anymore."

"I know..." Elektra said.

"Why is it always you, Mandy? Your sister Melissa went to this school as well and she was as good as gold. If it wasn't for her and your parents, I wouldn't know why I'd keep you here."

"I understand." Elektra said, even though she didn't.

"Good. Well, this will be your final warning. If I ever see such behaviour again you will be removed from this school. Is that understood?"

Elektra nodded.

"Well, back to class now."

Elektra couldn't possibly go back to class. She knew how this was. This happened more than often. If she did go back people would still laugh at her. Not only for getting in trouble, but they would go on and on about Benjamin, because they read his name in her agenda. If only they knew Benjamin was her psychologist...

Elektra walked down the stairs and looked around if she saw any teachers. But she didn't! So as fast as she could she walked back to the bus stop and took the first bus to Baker Street. She felt really guilty on the bus for missing school again. Her school would probably inform her parents, but Elektra didn't know what was worse, angry parents or classmates making fun of her. She went for classmates making fun of her. She'd have angry parents anyway. She looked at her reflection in the bus window. She looked so stupid in her school uniform. Everybody knew she was supposed to be at school. But did she care? She didn't.

She got off the bus at the last stop. There she was, just somewhere in the middle of London. She didn't know where to go or what to do. But she was glad to be away from her parents, her sister, her classmates, her life. She was glad she had some money with her, that way she'd be able to get a pizza somewhere or anything. Maybe she could hang out at some pub for the rest of the day?

She decided to walk towards whatever looked like it was crowded. She hoped she'd be able to find her way back to the bus stop. But what did it matter if she "accidentaly" stayed here?

All of a sudden she knew exactly here she was. She was near Hyde Park! She had been there a few times with friends on picknicks and stuff. She decided to go there and write something. Elektra loved writing, especially poetry. She even wanted to become a professional writer. Her parents didn't like that idea. They wanted her to become a doctor, a dentist, a lawyer... Basically they just wanted her to become rich. Elektra didn't care about money though. She just wanted to be happy. And she knew she'd become happy if writing poetry became her job.

She sat down on a bench and took her notebook out of her bag. She was glad no one took that from her bag. It was a bit like her diary. There was some pretty private stuff in it.

"Excuse me?" Elektra heard all of a sudden.

She looked up. A young lady, who was probably only a few years older than Elektra smiled back at her. She was really pretty.

"Hey." Said Elektra.

"Um... I was sitting there actually, so I..." She said.

"Oh... Oh, I'm so sorry. I... I will..."

"No no, you don't have to move. I just wanted to move your bag."

"Oh!" Elektra said. "That's fine, I'm sorry."

Elektra was a little ashamed about her awkwardness. But apparently the lady didn't mind. She sat down next to Elektra and reached out her hand to her. She introduced herself: "Sadie."

Elektra shook Sadie's hand. For about a second she wasn't sure whether she'd introduce herself as Mandy or Elektra. But she knew there was only one name that was 100% right for her.

"Elektra."

Sadie smiled. Elektra smiled back. It was impossible not to smile back. It was as if Sadie's smile was contagious. She looked so pretty. It was as if she had no flaws at all. Her blonde hair was beautiful and her brown eyes were even prettier. Her skin looked so soft and all Elektra wanted to do was sit closer to her and put her arm around her. Sadie had something not many people had.

"Aren't you supposed to be at school, Elektra?" Sadie asked.

"Oh yeah... Yes, I know. I should actually go now."

"Oh my... I'm not judging you! I'm just... Me too." Sadie said.

"Really? I thought you were like... What's your age?"

"I'm 17. You?"

"14." Elektra said.

Sadie looked amazed.

"Really? Wow, you look a lot older."

"Do I?"

Elektra always thought she looked a lot younger than other girls. She hit puberty pretty early, so she had a pretty mature body for a 14 year old, but she was on the short side. And the fact that she didn't like to wear make up contributed to her youthful appearance.

"Yes, you do, " Sadie said. "You look like you're... I don't know. Sixteen?"

Elektra smiled. She didn't know whether it was a compliment or not, but she was flattered anyway. It was weird, the way she reacted on Sadie. But somehow it was right. There was some sort of bond. And Elektra really liked it.

After chatting to about nothing interesting for a while Sadie reminded Elektra that they had to catch their buses soon. Elektra looked at the time on her phone. Yes, she had to leave. But she didn't want to. She wanted to come with Sadie, or she wanted Sadie to come with her. She liked it this way. She finally had someone who didn't get mad at her and didn't make fun of her. In only a few hours time Elektra made a very good friend.

"I don't want to leave..." Elektra confessed. "I wish I could stay here for you forever."

"Me too!" Sadie said. "How about... We meet again tomorrow? Same time, same place?"

Elektra smiled.

"Deal!"

She stood up from the bench. She didn't quite know how to say goodbye, but luckily Sadie wasn't as shy as Elektra. She stood up and gave Elektra a tight hug. It felt amazing. Sadie was warm and she smelled so good. Elektra didn't want to let go.

"See you tomorrow then." Sadie said, as she let go of Elektra.

"Yeah... See you tomorrow."