Chapter 8 Leslie

There must have been a reason why I have been homeschooled all my life.

I wince at the brutal shove against my locker, the culprit not even glancing back as they walk on, I contemplate calling him out on it but my social anxiety would never as I watch him disappear round the corner.

School was not like the estate at all, sure it is humongous and looks more like a castle with cute uniforms worn by model student but it is still school, a place filled with raging teenagers or in my case, rich family raging teenagers.

I bit my lip to contain the groan of pain from my shoulder, thankfully no one was even paying attention to me otherwise I might look easy and be a target for others. This is not how I expected my first day at school to be.

'' get off ''

A sharp voice startles me making me lean away from the opposite locker near me almost dropping my books that I was arranging in the process.

'' sorry ''

I mutter deciding to place my bag on the floor to place the ridiculous big textbooks for my next class in it.

'' you are new right ''

I look up to see the same girl still standing there staring at me with a mocking look on her face

'' no, I just got a new locker ''

I lied straight through my mouth, I took my bag from the floor ready to just get to my next class and hope for the day to go on quickly.

'' nuh uh, I literally know everybody in this school and I have never seen you before though you look familiar ''

She prodded leaning in way too close for comfort

'' I have to get to class now so we can talk later ''

I rushed out before walking away only to be stopped by a tight grip on my hand, she clicks her tongue holding up a perfectly manicured finger with heart tattoos, wagging it in front of me

'' I am not done yet ''

'' you are Amelia white right ''

Her eyes are wide and expressive and she sounds too excited.

'' Y-yeah ''

I stutter accepting defeat at her tight grip on my hand, she shakes it vigorously as she leans forward more

'' I can't believe you are here, how are you feeling, what am I saying, you must be traumatized, I mean lots of kids have been kidnapped in our school but yours is just too surprising''

She keeps talking without a break and I am left gaping at her words

Kidnapped!

What is this crazy girl spewing about !

'' no, you have got it all wrong, I was involved in an accident, I didn't get kidnapped ''

I said in an horrified tone, I had been in a ghastly accident with my driver and narrowly survived, why would I be kidnapped.

The girl clicked her tongue in irritation, her blue eyes staring me down, I didn't get a good look before to notice how attractive she is, her features aristocratic and arrogant, her demeanor inherently confident.

'' no really, it was all over the newspaper and posters but it all got taken down so quickly but everyone at school knows ''

She shrugs before turning on her feet, I reached out to grab her but she was quick, getting her arm out of the way and making me almost fall flat on my face .

'' I totally forgot to introduce myself, I am leslie carter but I just go by lily not because I like the flower but it reminds me of the sun ''

She spurts cheerfully before skipping away not even giving me a chance to say anything

I sigh inwardly giving a head shake at her attitude, I probably shouldn't believe what she says, I look around seeing I am the only one in the hallway and I am late for my first class.

The day went by so fast and fortunately without any problem and though I tried, I didn't catch a glimpse of the blonde hyper girl, I stand idly by the school entrance catching the sight of the familiar backpack, I lick my lips contemplating whether I really want to do this but my body moves on auto pilot stopping by the boy with the backpack and tapping him rather viciously.

I held in a breath losing myself in glossy emerald eyes framed by thick long lashes, he furrows his brows making his irises give an almost eerie glint

'' who the fuck are you ''

He spits out staring me down, instead of fidgeting, I hold his stare resisting the urge just to look down and run away with my tail in between my legs

'' you shoved me by the hallway ''

That didn't stop my voice from shaking, his eyes are so intimidating and him being in all black despite the mandatory uniform adds all up to it

His face is clear of any emotion as he adjusts his backpack

'' so what ''

He said

'' You should apologize, I can't move my shoulder freely because of you ''

I hold my ground folding my arms over my stomach to look more relaxed

His eyes glimmer with amusement before they harden and suddenly he is all up in my space, what's with kids at this school and personal space

'' piss off ''

He growls out.

'' oh so now we are back to being animals, I thought we could have a civilised conversation as human beings ''

I said annoyed

'' if you don't get out of my sight, I will..''

He is cut mid air by a familiar girl, her lips twisting to a snarl as she stands beside me

'' don't be a bully rivers, especially not to our special student, she is new ''

Her voice is high pitched as always but that seems to stop the guy, his expression hardening as he shoots us a glare before walking away, that went so wrong .

'' at this rate, you might get into a lot of trouble ''

Leslie clicks her tongue before offering me a smile, a complete contrast to her expression before .

'' you should come to my party tonight, it is a welcome back party for you ''

'' give me your phone ''

She stretched her hand out, every conversation with her leaves me confused but this time I will not be having sleepless nights because of her

'' what welcome party, didn't we just meet today, I really don't appreciate you coming onto me and springing all this on me, I don't even know you and why do you care if I get into trouble ''

Its like she is messing with me, she sighs like she is tired of me, I will also be tired of me but it hurts a little

'' I just want to throw it in your honor, the precious white family daughter is back, I know you have been homeschooled so you probably don't have any friends, this will be a great step, now give me your phone ''

She demands, I sigh before deciding to just give it to her, I watch as she clicks few buttons rapidly on hers and mine before handing it to me.

'' I texted you already, make sure to come, there are some people I would like you to meet ''

Then she is gone, running over to a group of boys and girls who stand by a car, their gaze is on me for a moment before they are off.

I glance in their direction then at the boy in black who stands conversing with a couple of students , everyone is so off putting.