New school

I will pick you up when classes are over. Don't dare move on your own aimlessly around here. This places seems more dangerous than l even ever thought.Mum repuked. I nodded as a response  to her words as l fleed from the car.l wondered why she insisted on  us moving to this place if she was going to regret it later. Yes l can see regrets in her almond eyes. It's really must be a good reason for her to decide on our moving. Otherwise she let us do so in the middle of the semester is something l never expected from her.

Ever since l was a toddler and even beginning to understand few things, we've been in Washington. No moving except when we changed apartments but still on the same block. That happened when l just started my junior year.

I sighed giving her a look but she was focusing her gaze on the school premises. 

Surprisingly we weren't late than l had earlier thought we would be because by the time we arrived, other students are also just coming. 

Once l was outside the car, l bide my goodbyes to mum and she replied the same to me before she gestured for me to enter inside the school gate.l know mum is now more terrified than ever because of what we met on the road and also the news of that girl on tv yesterday. But l dont think that's necessary to worry about me. I can take care of myself. We ain't all destined to be eaten by an animal. Do we? 

She left and I sighed as l set my feet  inside the gigantic gate.l  glanced at the splendid building of the school and  frowned.

I wasn't actually expecting it to be this huge. The building is a two flat Spanish  revival construction with green as the shades used. Only the doors and windows frames are in white.

The school compound has trees planted in it and it's  very neat like no one passes through it.

Despite of how beautiful it looks, l couldn't help but feel that there is something odd about this school.But l dont seem to point it out. Don't know if l should worry or not .

Standing at the gate inside observing each and every student that is by passing me didn't take away the strange feeling l got about this school again Each one of the students has a unique  scent that  is quickly registered by my nostrils. Honey, lavender and somewhat musky wild-thing  like smell that's strong. But at the same times they are those students that by pass and my nose could only caught their lotions and other stuffs . I found it really weird. 

I let the negative thoughts behind as l slowly moved forward to the office that has a sign post DOS.

I found a young woman with silk black hair and with round eyes   seated on   a chair with a round mahogany office table. She may be in her mid 20s. She greeted me with a beaming smile and l wasn't bad not to turn back with mine. New student! She asked and l nodded.Okay she said as she turned on her computer. Name please! She inquired softly.

Daciana Freeman. I replied instantly. Alright l saw you in there let me show you to your class. She mused as she stood up from her seat. I followed behind her closely down the hall way. 

My nostrils again!! They couldn't stop  but to get a whiff of something bizarre in the air.Again? 

 l didnt let that be the center of my focus again. The young lady whom l came to know as Mrs Parker knocked at the last door in the corner of the hallway. In a fraction of milliseconds, the door flashed open inwardly only to reveal a middle aged man standing in front of us with a smile. Mrs Parker you are giving me another new student today he chuckled slightly. 

Yes its seems that today is your day for new students alone. Replied Mrs Parker with a smile. Okay okay thank you Mrs parker my student come to class. He showed me the way but he remained conversing with Mrs Parker. 

I found my way to a table behind under the gazes of the students inside the classroom.  l hate attention but that doesn't mean that am fearful. I confidently stared at everyone whose gaze was on me. And they were the ones to retract their glances. I can put the blame to that animal that attacked and killed the boy on the way. If it's not it, l wouldn't be this late finding the class already full. Earlier l was happy when l saw students entering that's why l thought that l wasn't late. 

The teacher came back inside  after few minutes. His eyes scanned the entire class room until he they landed on me. New student what's your name? He asked. Of course l knew that he was asking me because am the one who just arrived now. So without wasting time, l stood up and told my name. 

I could sense that the other students' gazes are on me but l ignored them and replied to teacher that am from Washington after he asked where am from. 

Welcome to hillside hope you will enjoy it here. He said and then continued with his English teachings and it seems to me that he has just started when we interrupted him. 

The class went on for after like fifteen minutes when a guy with messy hair entered. I had actually been observing and staring at him through the window.Don't blame me for doing that when am new in the class.lts only that l found  this English teacher very boring and more to that the topic he was teaching, l had already covered it in my former school. May be because l was used to hot teachers in Washington that l lost interest in listening to him. 

So to kill the boredom, l just averted my eyes to the window by my side. It's facing into the parking lot. 

That guy has been smoking cigarette all along. He seemed to be in sorrow. He could mess his hair from time to time. Our eyes connected for few seconds and l quickly withdrawal mine. 

When l looked in the place again after few seconds he wasn't there until the classroom door opened. 

You are late again Mr. Ron. Said the teacher. And l dont think you won't get paid your salary if am late Mr. Robert's. The boy named Ron replied angrily to Mr. Robert's. 

When will you get manners it's not appropriate for you to reply me that way. Responded Mr. Robert. A look of sadness in his brown eyes. 

Ron groaned and his  lips slightly curl, revealing just a few teeth. Did he just groan! And his eyes are conveying warning to Mr. Roberts. 

Ron took large strides towards where Mr. Roberts stood. He was about to stress out his hand when another student jumped towards them and hold Ron's hands. Cool down Alpha!!! The voice was low but l had it.And l think l was able to because of the change that took place in me recently or otherwise this was a low voice from that boy but l was able to hear. 

And l could feel that the entire class 8s on tension what's exactly is going on here. That l cant point it out. 

Alpha!! What does that even supposed to mean? And since am new and haven't made any friends yet, l cant ask anyone about it. I didn't even bring my phone with me today. I would have checked G****e for the answer.Hope l will remember when l reach home in the evening to check it out.

The boy managed to take Ron away from the scared Mr. Roberts to the back seatsbof the class. Why will Mr. Roberts be scared of Ron? Is he just his student? 

Subsequently, the class resumed. I took a glance backwards and saw that Ron was laying on the desk with his head all the time but mr. Robert treated him as if he is invisible. 

 I concentrated on what he is teaching even though it bored me to death but l had too because l wanted to put the thoughts and questions inside my mind to rest. 

Mr. Roberts at last ended his class. Looking at the time table that Mrs Parker gave me earlier, l realized that the period for English is too long compared to others. The next one is for music but since l dont offer that l choose to read my novel during that time. 

At lunch time l went to the cafeteria and buy my self a tuna sandwich with milk. I sat alone and eat my food in silence. 

I felt gazes on me while l was eating. I turned out to see that it was Ron but when l looked at him back, he hurried withdrew his gaze. I didn't care about him and his hot looks. I finished what l was eating and went back to class after using the bathroom. 

Classes finally ended and l immediately took my things with me to wait for mum near the school gate. 

I didn't even stand for long when mum pulled over. She slides the car window and smiled at me. I smiled back and pooped in on the other side. I sighed as l put my butt to comfortable in the passenger's seat.

Anew school this implies  a new beginning with no acquaintances, No friends, having to restart my life again. While suffering with anxiety of what may lie ahead of me. Enduring fear of being rejected and not expecting much from any one. But l was looking forward to a new tomorrow.