Chapter 6

Brielle's POV

I was standing in front of the school after my grandparents dropped me off. Blue Ridge High School. They both wanted to come with me so I don't feel alone. I liked the idea so I had no problem with it. It made this whole transition a little less lonely. Now that they were gone I felt out of place. I was thinking about whether I should go inside or runoff. I watched as students were walking inside, chatting and laughing.

Well, it was not anything new. I didn't have any friends besides Tony. I sighed and began walking inside. The halls were filled with students who seemed to take notice of the new girl town...or school.

Come on Brie. Don't be nervous. There is nothing to be scared of. Don't look anyone in the eye just walk through. I tightened the strap of my bag pack and went through the crowd that parted as the sea did for Moses. Whispers about speculations about my identity were heard but I made it my mission to get to the principal's office. Thank God I was not wearing anything uncomfortable. I was wearing a mesh oversized tee with a bra, straight jeans, and Nike sneakers.

I picked the outfit out in the morning because I forgot last night. I was too engrossed in my mother's diary. I couldn't put the first one down, I ended up reading through them all. All I can say after that is that, love changes. Happily ever afters doesn't happen for everyone. They were not made for each other after all.

I somehow found myself standing in from of the principal's office. I took a breath and knocked on the door. I heard an indistinct voice telling me to come in.

I opened the door and entered the office. I was met by a middle-aged woman in a two-piece formal suit, a tight ponytail, and rimmed glasses on the bridge of a very straight nose. The scowl on her face looks permanent. I swallowed my nerves.

" Who might you be," she asks straight to the point.

" My name is Brielle Johnson and I just transferred here for my Senior year."

She pressed the intercom. " Priscilla. Get somebody to come to my office," she barked startling me. I've never heard a woman sound so rough.

Priscilla on the other side calmly agreed on sounding like was too used to the tone the principal used. I could never be used to that without getting an ear bleed. I stood awkwardly fidgeting with my fingers and shifting my weight between both legs. I was afraid to take a seat and wait because of this lady's no-nonsense attitude. She would chew me out so I remained standing as she kept going through some papers in front of her like I wasn't even in the room.

A few minutes later, the door opened behind me and I turned to see who it was. A boy, who is about 6ft tall stood before me with a goofy smile on his.

" You! What are you doing here? I didn't call for you," the principal admonished him with a scowl.

" I didn't want to come either but I heard there was a new girl in school so I thought I would come and see her," he replied with a smirk, his willful gaze focusing my way.

I got a chance to inspect him. He is a tall lean guy. His hair was short. His brown eyes shamelessly stared at me making me uncomfortable but I didn't show him that. He was wearing a black sleeveless shirt, brown cargo shorts, and Jordan sneakers.

" Take a picture babe. It lasts longer," he teased me.

" I wasn't starting," I say defensively

" Sure sure. Anyway, why did you call me here," he says taking his attention back to the principal.

" Show the girl around and you better behave yourself or I'll extend your punishment by a month."

" Yes, mam. It would my pleasure." He eagerly opened the door and gestured for me to walk out first. We walked down the halls with him beside me. He caught me off guard when he threw his arm around me.

" So, I see a new face in a very long time. Does the face have a name?" he asks. I roughly remove his arm and move away from him.

" My name is Brielle Johnson and I would appreciate it if you focused on the task at hand."

He smiles mischievously. " Mmh, straight to the point are we? Alright then, I'll do as you wish."

With that, he showed me around the school without doing anything inappropriate. I was surprised by that. He came off as someone who would not listen to someone easily. I thought I would have to kick him on the shin or slap him a few times but I guess this went alright. The last stop was my class which was English.

" Here you are," he says. " I hope I was of assistance to you. I'll be gone now." He left me standing at the door just like that. No funny remarks or mischief. He was acting really strange to the person I saw the first time. As I said, he didn't really strike me as some who is obedient. I shook off my thoughts. Whatever it is, it has nothing to do with me.

I entered the class and as expected, everyone stared at me like I was another species. I went over to the teacher and informed her that I was the new student.

" Class. Please welcome Miss Brielle Johnson. She is a transfer student."

The class went quiet and all they did was stare. I was already nervous so I took the initiative to introduce myself. I couldn't just continue standing there like a frozen chicken.

" Uh... Hello everyone. My name is Brielle Johnson and I just moved here from Clairefield. I hope I am welcome to this school we all get along. Thank you."

Brief and simple. I didn't want yo drag it out to hobbies and what nots

No one said anything and just kept staring at me while others whispered amongst themselves about me. I was used to this so I wasn't at all bothered.

" You can go take a seat, Miss. You are welcome," the teacher says a little embarrassed by the student's behavior. The back seats of the class were unoccupied so I went to seat over there. The rest of the class was a blur. I was beginning to feel out of place. The other students looked at me and whispered among themselves. I said I wasn't bothered but still, I hated to be the topic of discussion. If someone's got something to say about me, it's me they should say it too.

The bell rang signaling lunchtime. I followed the other students to the full cafeteria. As you can imagine in any school, there are hierarchical groups. The popular group consisting of insanely handsome boys and barbie girls in slutty clothes. The nerds who bring books to the table, weirdos who look like they are going through a lot. The athletic crew that is howling and hooting. And then loners like me who wish to be anywhere else but here. I made my way to the counter and got myself a cheeseburger and a soda with a mini fruit salad.

I took my tray of food and went to an empty table trying my best to avoid the eyes that are almost burning holes at me. Right now I wish I was invisible. I decided to zone out and just eat my meal. It was all going well and everyone was finally minding their own business. That's until I saw a shadow before and my piece was disturbed. I slowly raised my head to see who stand in front of me.

My eyes went up to the figure clad in black jeans to a graphic shirt. My eyes ended up locking with golden brown eyes. I leaned back to get a clear view. My mouth unconsciously opened in shock. His full pink lips were begging for attention. His jaw was sharp as a knife. Standing in front of me was the most handsome boy I'd seen since I stepped into this town. I was making it obvious that I was mesmerized but I just couldn't help it. As if my reaction was involuntary.

" Mate!" he growled out to me. What the hell? Did he just growl? I couldn't say anything to the guy. I probably looked like a fish out of water. What is wrong with me? I never act this thirsty over a boy no matter how good-looking they are. So why am I acting like this. Through the corner of my eyes, I could see that this scene had gained everyone's attention. Something I don't want on my freaking first day of school. Oh, great. Just what I needed.

I shook my head and got a hold of myself. I was about to tell the boy off but something strange happened again. I beautiful girl came over to my table standing next to the unknown boy and glared at me viciously. If looks could kill, I would be no more. What's with her anyway? What's with the both of them?

" We need to talk," she say firmly to the guy in front of me, without leaving space for argument and drags him away. I look behind me to see them exist the cafeteria. I am confused and annoyed as hell. What was that about? I don't need that damn drama. Whatever that was.