“No sleeping during meetings!” I heard Jada yelling at me, so I just said I was sorry, and before I knew it, my mind was flying away again.
I knew for a fact that when Jada wore her glasses, I wouldn’t be able to go back to my room where Amelia might possibly be waiting for me, still in her nightgown, and she might also be sipping from her daily morning coffee that is so strong I wished to have never tasted it.
I messaged her, saying that I am in an emergency meeting with friends, and she just replied with a “okay” and a heart emoji. I sure hoped that it was really okay for her, because I don’t want her to feel that I’m neglecting her. That was far from what I’m doing. All my mind could even think about is her, all I want to do right now is run away from this room and go back to her and give her a hug and ki
‘How much do I know about my girlfriend?’ That was the question that kept on repeating inside my head. I always knew Amelia from what she wanted me to see, but I never totally knew her. It’s like even though we kissed and are even in a relationship, it still felt as if she’s a mystery. A big one. It made me wonder why she hadn’t really opened up to me. I know I shouldn’t force her, but we would always remind each other that we would be rant buddies, but it has always been me who she would listen to, and when I ask her how her day went, she would immediately change the topic, as if talking about it would make her go mad.“What are you trying to hide from me?” I whispered as I looked outside the window. The class is just about to start, and despite wanting to sleep some more, I was glad it was now Monday. Saturday
“The best secrets are the most twisted.”― Sara Shepard, TwistedAfter reading that quote from one of the books we have to read for our Literature class, I couldn’t help but remember Amelia. Of course, I would think of her. She was the biggest mystery I have in my life right now aside from Sea. I wanted to get to know her better. I actually feel guilty because it seems like I was the one who hasn't really done anything to make her share more about herself. Was I too self centered that I wasn’t able to know more about my lover?But at the same time, I was scared. What if the things I found out wouldn’t be what I expected it to be? What if Amelia wasn’t the perfect student everybody thought of her? What if she wasn’t really the best daughter that has ever existed in our town that her family brags about? What do I
The moment I saw her files, I knew that the girl I love is someone I don’t have much information about. Everything is not what it seems, just like what Rei said. I was scared because I might really agree with Rei this time, and that was the last thing I wanted to do right now. I was also scared not only of Amelia, but also the other students here. It felt as if I trusted them so easily. It felt as if I was a rat caught in a mouse trap because of what I did. And it seems like Rei was the only I could trust in situations like these because she was familiar, she was an old friend back home. I know her, and I know she’s nice… but the other students here? I don’t even know if their intentions are pure or not.“A penny for your thought?”I looked to my side, and saw that Rei was now seated beside me. I would hav
Hiding inside the school’s abandoned building wasn’t as scary as what the stories make it up to be. They said that there were some ghosts who are still lingering around here, and scares the shit out of students. That’s why this building was long forgotten. I’m currently on the rooftop, looking at the football field where students are hanging out.“Here you are!” I heard someone from behind me say, making me glance back. I wasn’t surprised when I saw who it was. Jada. I don’t know what’s with her, but she sure does know where we would always go.“Leave me alone,” I whispered, not looking back and just staring at the football field. Everything feels so small when you’re up here. It makes me want to go back down because it’s kinda scary to be here.
“You don’t know everything…” I whispered, making Jada look at me with her brows furrowed. But instead of explaining, I ran out from the rooftop, but as I was running down the stairs I suddenly lost balance, making me fall. I felt it… how pain embraced me when I was falling and how numbness struck when a loud thud was heard, meaning my family was finally down the stairs. I couldn’t move, everything hurts. I closed my eyes, and the last thing I heard was Jada’s scream.It was dark. I couldn’t see anything. Pitch black. Nothingness. The one I hated most is when I can’t see anything. But I suddenly heard a sound, so I looked around me, and as if there was magic, I was in front of our school again.I held on to my head as I closed my eyes, getting a bit frustrated because I suddenly knew this was a dream based
Her eyes, filled with worry, soon started tearing up when she saw me awake. I gave her a weak smile, wanting to touch her but I couldn’t move my hands or even my fingers, so I tried talking, but my lips felt so dry and so did my throat, making me just stare at her face lovingly.“She’s awake!” Amelia announced, before giving me a kiss on the forehead before the door finally opened.I looked around, and I could see the white walls, a tv in front of me and a gray colored door. I grimaced when I realized that I’m in a hospital. Was my fall that bad that I have to be sent here? I looked at my body and saw that my legs were fine and so are my arms. Well, it looks like my body is fine so why was there a need to go to the hospital? And why was Amelia here? She should be at school!
Silence. Nothing could be heard and I didn’t want to make any noise because Amelia was already asleep. I don’t know what she did for our school to let her stay here with me, but that was not my main question. I heard her earlier saying that she already lost someone in that building, the question is, who could it be? Jada told me that there were two people who died there, but the only person she named was Sea, so who could the other one be?I took my phone from my side table, before texting Eve if she could dig up some dirt about a student from our school passing away in one of Whistler High’s buildings. I’m sure that the school did their best in hiding that fact, that’s why I made sure to ask Eve since she knows how to find things that aren’t supposed to be found.I grimaced when she asked me about how much I can off
A Poem by SeaPeople are selfish by nature, silently enjoying the ill-fated decisions by other peopleKnown as pure white stones behind the tall strong walls but are truly wickedInnocence and grace are long forgotten after being corruptedTreachery was present for everybody wants to be on top of the steepleA group of masked people trying to solve their next moves like a riddleFragile like a glass on the outside but they were all the same: taintedWorshipped by all. They can burn you alive but are still treated like figures who are saintedNone of them were innocent, all are cruel but the townsfolk will always have them as their modelNothing seems to be making sense in our world because of how it is run by the so-called leaderCastes and inequality would never perish because of Elitist and Social Class‘Upper, Middle and Lower, bullshit!’ The lower has to endure of whatever is o
If someone ever told me that I was such a pain in the ass when I was a baby, I would believe them because I knew that they were the one who were able to witness it, and despite being the one who does all that, I was still basically unaware of what I was doing. And this time, I believed my friends because they were the ones who were able to witness everything. They were all here before me, I was the new girl who still has a lot to know about this mysterious school. But despite being a transferee, I am able to quickly realize how dangerous this school really is. I don’t know why they kept on lying to me, but I would like to assume that they are all doing it to protect me from what this school could do to me once I find out hidden secrets that they made their students to never talk about. Ever. Nina. She was a victim, or that’s what I believe. But, she can’t be the villain here, knowing how kindhearted she was. She was the opposite of Rei who is known to be mean to others and only kin
It couldn’t be Nina, right?Eve sent me half of the things about the past regarding this school, and from that information, there’s only one thing I can confirm. And that is Nina and Amelia had a past. It would be impossible if they were only friends. Amelia isn’t the type who would show she cares for you even if you’re just her close friend. I gritted my teeth, trying so hard to solve all these mysteries, but it kept on leading to nothing. I want to get it right this time, but why does my mind tell me that I’m wrong again? I let out a deep sigh, before focusing on the teacher who was busy lecturing for an hour now, dang! Having 2 hours in Statistics and Probability sure can make my day worse than before. During the lecture, my phone lit up, so I opened it in secret not wanting to let the others know that I was using it since if they ever find out, my phone could easily get confiscated, and I don’t want that. As soon as I opened my phone, I was surprised, it was from Eve. I thought
Three Sides of the StoryOne is your sideThe other, is theirsAnd last is the Truth.What could be the truth?What could it be that they were hiding?They were so protective of their secretThat it made me want to know more about itWhat could their secret be?Is it really important for them to kill others just to keep it to themselves?Was death really the only way for them to protect it?Maybe they were just so cruelSo evilThat they believed death was the answer to keeping their secret a secretBut is it really?Don’t they ever feel guilt?How can they sleep at night, knowing that they had killed someone?Blood. There was a lot of blood shed. And I hope they find out soonOr else there will be more innocent killedJust for their own gain.
As soon as the student council’s secretary was out of sight, I was able to breathe fine again. What she told me made my blood boil, but then again, I have no other choice but to follow her stupid orders. And by supid order, I mean, her ordering me to stay away from Amelia or else she’ll have me expelled by her powerful father. I can’t believe she could do that. To go to such an extent just because her crush is not looking her way. If only she knew that it isn’t me that Amelia adores, it was no other than Victoria. But of course, what can she do against Victoria? Nothing. Victoria was even more powerful and wealthier than her, and maybe that’s why she’s targeting me, because she knows I have nothing. I’m just some peasant for her who can’t do anything. I wiped the lone tear that escaped my eye, before turning around, and to my surprise, I was greeted by Jada who had a serious look on her face. I was about to escape, but she was fast enough not to let me. “We need to talk,” she told
“People are ruined by challenged economic lives. But they are ruined by wealth as well because they lose their pride and they lose their sense of self-worth. It’s difficult at both ends of the spectrum.” - Malcolm GladwellThis quote opens our eyes about the sad realityHow hard it is for the poor to live in this cruel worldWhere they are treated like animals by the rich.Is it offensive that most of the time, the rich are the villains?Or is it really just how it is in our universe?Where those who are unfortunate are treated as slaves by people in power. Just like in their school, where the scholars are treated badly, just because they don't have enough money to pay for their own tuition.That’s why, what’s the use of wanting to change everything, when we all know we could never change it, at all?They were teenage girls who wished for change, but could they really do it?Do they have the means to do it?Or were they all just stuck in their own fantasy?It’s hard to change somethi
I didn’t know what to do. I had been avoiding everybody I am close with, and I know they’re thinking of any possible reason why I was acting this way. But of course, they would never know the real reason behind my actions. I looked away when my eyes and Eun’s eyes met each other for the third time today. I felt guilty when Jada even offered to make me sit with them, but I only ignored them. I haven’t been inside this school for so long, but I already feel like my life here has been so long, that all I need is to get out of here in hopes of making my mind calm from the storm that has been bugging it. With our teacher still not being here, I stood up from my seat and decided to go out and just skip this class. I need to get out or else I’ll get suffocated inside there. I don’t like how all the girls I am avoiding are inside that classroom. It makes me sick in the stomach, knowing that they’ll forever hate me once they find out what I had been doing just to be able to keep my scholarsh
Maybe she was obsessed. Maybe she was still hurtingMoving on has never been easyAnd maybe that’s the reason she made sure to have a piece of her in her ownBut things were not going smoothlyBecause someone was also inside herAn experiment gone wrongMade her daughter experience things she shouldn’t haveQuestions will resurfaceAll the lies will be revealedAll the villains will be knownAnd the real heroes will be praisedA new leader will be bornAnd the old school shall be renewedAnd she will riseBecause everybody knows she’s deadBut is she? No body was found. She was just goneShe did leave some traces behindBut all of it pointed to nowhereShe was acting as if she wants to be found, but the truth is,She doesn't. She wanted to go missing without anybody looking for herShe will always be unpredictable. Like her daughter. They believed she was dead and buried somewhere But she’s notShe’s alive.
My body hurts. I woke up to the sound of Amelia baging on the bathroom door, and there I realized that I fell asleep on the bathtub. I closed my eyes in frustration, because this only means that I would have to explain myself to my roommate. And that’s what I don’t want to do right now.I don’t even know if I can still look her in the eyes. I feel so dirty and small. I just want to get away from here as much as possible. When the bathroom door was open, Amelia looked at me in shock when she saw that I was already fully clothed. She was busy finding the key perhaps, and I made sure to look presentable as soon as she was able to unlock the door. “You went inside the bathroom at 9 pm, and it’s already 3 am.” She informed me, and her tone was gentle. It was so soft that it made me want to go into her arms and cry. I want to tell her how much I fucked up, and how dirty I felt and how I failed the girls who were victims to that asshole of a teacher. So, I put my pride down and went to he
Who would have thought I would end up here? Being in a fucking place where I swore I would never find myself. I ought not to take part in any bad actions, but here I am. “You never disappoint. You’re my favorite now,” our teacher said and I heard a young girl’s sob when he finally was able to zip up his pants. My grip on the blanket covering me tightened when he went near me to give me a peck on the cheek, before he finally left the abandoned room. “You’re the student council president’s friend, right? I see you talk all the time, can you tell her about what’s happening inside here? Please… I already feel so dirty, I can’t handle this anymore. Please help us,” one girl pleaded, but I chose to ignore her. There’s nothing I can do when I myself is a willing victim to be fucking used. “I can’t do anything about it. They won’t believe us,” I told them, before getting all my stuff to finally get dressed. I hate myself. I hate myself. I hate myself so much. I feel so fucking dirty, but