Chapter 1 The Cool Girl

"So what are you gonna do about it, nerd?" Says a guy as he holds the nerd's belongings up. Keeping the ‘nerd’ guy from reaching it. The nerd, with the big bulky glasses, stared at his belongings in defeat as he tried to reach for them. Based on their uniform, I could tell that they are both from the same school as I am.

"Please give it back, Tyler."

"Make me." Tyler, the school's jock and the well-known bully, challenged the kid.

I scoffed as I decided to go to them. "Is there a problem here?"

The two finally noticed my presence and immediately parted. Tyler quickly hid the things behind his back while the nerd kid stared at me with his mouth open. His glasses slightly fell from his nose, which he then adjusted. "H-Hailey."

One of my eyebrows rose. Would you look at that? This kid is only a freshman and yet he already knows about me. I have to give credit to the students in Waynard High for making my name so popular.

I only nodded at the kid in confirmation before facing Tyler.

"W-what do you want?" Tyler attempted to maintain a straight face but failed.

"The bag." I shifted my gaze behind him to where he's hiding the kid's bag. When he didn't move, I gave him a pointed look.

"N-no way! You always do this to me." He complained.

This guy really needs to be pushed. Or should I remind him of what happened the last time he went against me?

I tilted my head and dropped my bag to the ground. Not leaving my eyes on him. Then I started to crack my knuckles as if I was ready to fight - there will be if he won't surrender. This will be nice training for me anyway. 

I’m kidding. I don’t want a fight. I’m just pushing my luck on how far my character can go.

I sent him another leer and this time, he dropped the bag and ran away from me. Leaving a trail of dust behind him. 

I snorted silently. What a wimp! 

But of course. I'm not gonna say that out loud. It's against my character. 

"Well, this is boring." I straightened my face into character as I mumbled and grabbed my bag from the ground.

"U-um....." I paused and looked at the freshman who was starring at me in awe. Oh crap. Not those look again! "T-thank you." He stuttered and bowed his head to me. 

I rolled my eyes and let out a sigh. Well, this kid is a freshman. What can I do?

"Don't be a wimp or he'll just pick on you." I said coolly and turned around to leave. The kid can find his way to our school so I don't have to act like a tour guide for him.

"She's so cool." I heard the kid mumble to himself. I cringed. That title again. I don't like it.

The school's cool girl. The intimidating, copper red-haired chick, who seems to radiate a badass aura everywhere. The girl that, no matter what she does, is admired. 

I even wondered what they would do if I picked my nose in public. I swear if they still think I’m cool after doing that, then I will ask my father to sponsor this school for a health checkup.

I made my way to Waynard High's front gate with my sling bag on my shoulder. My hair was tied in a high ponytail that makes me look more intimidating in my school uniform; navy blue checkered skirt, white undershirt, and a navy blue blazer with the Waynard High logo on the upper right; Two griffins guarding the letters WH at the center.

As I entered the campus, my eyes immediately roamed around me where the different cliques were now gathered: The nerds, the jocks, the emos, the popular, etc.

As for me?

I don't exactly have friends. Call me lame but at least I'm a loner who's admired. Why do you ask? Well, the students here in this school always think that they are unworthy of my friendship because I'm too cool for them - or maybe they are just intimidated by me.

I'm a loner. Well, not exactly a loner who eats in the restroom because she doesn't have any friends to share a table with. No. That is not me - I have my own table for your information. Pretty cool huh?

I'm Hailey May Collins if you haven't guessed yet. I'm the school's cool girl. The most awesome female student who is cooler than a popular to be alive....in school.

Hey, at least I'm popular...

...in school!

"Look it's Hailey!"

"Hey, Hailey!"

"Doesn't she look good on our school uniform?"

"HAILEY! OVER HERE!! HAAAIILEEEY!" My eyes twitched at the annoying screams and yells. I turned my head to the bastards who were calling me. When I did, the girl squealed when she met my gaze.

"Omigosh! She looked at me! Did you see that!? Hailey noticed me!" She fanned herself as if she was about to faint at any moment.

I gritted my teeth. Really? With just my gaze I can make them squeal? What am I a movie star?

I headed for my locker. I first wanted to see if they gave me a crappy one so I could immediately change it. I twisted the knob to place my code. The green locker door opened and I checked the lock and its hinges. Pretty decent. This will do.

I placed my unneeded books and arranged them by size.

And that's when I noticed something weird. The girls started to squeal and chatter. The hallway became louder. I looked to the side to see what the commotion was about.

Is it me again?

Honestly, I can’t wait until I graduate so I can say sayonara Cool Girl!

When I finally saw what the commotion was about. The students parted ways like in some kind of movie and the famous student council students made their way at the center in slow motion. Kind of like what the popular kids would do in the movies.

Cliche much? Yeah, I know. It makes me want to put out a leg and trip them. 

Just to ruin this blasted scene.

There's Sandy Elizabeth McLean, the secretary. One of the most popular girls in school. She's very pretty with her long blonde hair always in perfect waves and amazingly green eyes, perfect skin and rosy pink cheeks. She's the only female in their group, which makes her the darling. Trust me when I say that her suitors would have a hard time since they're afraid of the males in the student councils.

Standing beside her is Sheen Carter Thomas, the treasurer. He's a jock. A smart jock which is very rare. He's the captain of the soccer team and the swim team which now leads you to the conclusion that he's tan and muscular. Handsome? Of course. Especially if you add the sandy brown hair and his silver eyes.

In front of Sheen is the famous president of their group, Leo Victor Waynard. He's the Prince of the school. If you guys haven't noticed his family name, he's the son of the owner of the school. But of course, his family name has nothing to do with him being the president. It's all because of his brains and talent - which is too many to count. And don't forget his looks. His hair is blonde. But the golden shade of blonde to be exact. His eyes are gold that speaks of royalty and wealth. And most of all, he's the friendly type of person. He helps the students as much as he can as a friend or as a student council president.

And I sort of had a long time crush on the guy since we first met. It was during my freshman year, I was already the school's cool girl back then. I was running late for my history class when I just happened to see Leo, walking in the opposite direction of me. 

Again with the cliche!? I know, right!?

He was carrying a bunch of papers, which I assume is to be submitted to their teacher. We were the only student's in the hall and during that time, our eyes met and he gave me one of his charming smiles - one that I didn't return since I was playing my character. His smile was warm. It was the very first time that someone from this school has given me a friendly smile and not one of admiration. Then and there, I started to blush so I kicked the papers away from him and warned him never to bump into me again.

Ah...young tragic love that went to ashes.

Crap. 

They're coming this way. Is my hair alright!? 

I haven't powdered my nose yet! They can't see me like this. More like Leo can't see me like this - not that they ever glance in my way or anything despite my title. But I probably looked hideous.

In my haste, I quickly shut my locker door and turned the other way to avoid eye contact with them. As I turned, I just happened to bump into someone, causing me to drop my Physics book to the floor.

My eyes rolled to the heavens. Have I been cursed with cliche plots!? What the f*ck is this?!

"Oh. Sorry." The guy in front of me said and he bent down to pick it up. But even as he kneeled, I could still see his face. He's Xander Andrew Lewis. The Vice President of the student council. He's known for being the hot one with his messy black hair and light blue eyes. Xander is also known for his happy go lucky attitude and his charming smiles. On the plus side, he's very athletic. Even way better than Sheen. Unfortunately, he doesn't sign up for the team. Some say that he is overqualified to be in it, but I don't believe that. No one is over qualified to be in any team so there must be another reason for it.

As the cool girl that I am, I only stared at him as he picked up my things. Even with my outer personality, I still couldn't help but feel intimidated by one of the members of the student council. Xander got up and handed me my book with a small smile on his face that caused me to take a step back. When I did, I bumped into someone again and almost made me trip.

Again!?

I looked behind me to see Leo staring at my face. He was holding my elbow to steady me - which I was grateful for, but the students here would see an uncool stunt by me. Then the most unexpected thing happened. 

Leo talked to me.

"Are you okay?"

I have to write this in my diary. I can't believe that this day is happening. Is the universe siding with me today? Will I finally get a love life with Leo and ride off into the sunset together with rainbows and unicorns? If so then, I love you universe! This is the best day of my miserable life!

I was suddenly rid of my girly fantasies when the students around us started to whisper amongst each other.

"The student councils and the cool girl!"

"They finally meet!"

"Quick! Get my phone!"

A bunch of excited voices erupted from the students. And that is how I became my cool self again as I jerked my hand away from Leo and snatched my book from Xander. I straightened myself and gave each one a look. "Don't touch me, wimps." I said harshly before walking away with my heart pounding in my chest.

"Did you see that?"

"Hailey is just so cool!"

"Yeah! But did he just say that Xander and Leo are wimps?"

I heard the student gossiping right now. I quickened my pace. I was having a hard time catching my breath. I saw the girl’s comfort room and quickly made my way there. I was lucky that no one was here and locked myself in one of the cubicles.

"What did I just do? I just told Leo that he was a wimp! Shame on me!" I wept. How can I do that to my prince? I then bang my head to the door in my embarrassment.

Suddenly, I heard the door to the ladies room opened and heard the clacking of heels.

"Is anyone here?"

It was the first time that Leo had ever talked to me again in a long time. And what did I just say? 

‘Don't touch me, wimps.’ 

Stupid cool girl image! 

Okay. So maybe I said that to both Leo and Xander. But who cares about Xander? I only care about what Leo might think.

I continued to moan and sat down on the floor. I know. Sitting on the floor of the comfort room is disgusting. 

"H-hello?" By the sounds of it, the girl seemed to be scarred. What's her problem?

"Kill me. I want to die....." I was so embarrassed that I started to do my own monologue.

"This is really not funny." said the girl. 

Why is she here anyway? Can't she read the atmosphere? Scram! And of course this isn't funny! This is hilarious!

I started laughing at my own thoughts, but when I remembered what just happened, I started crying again.

What is wrong with me? I'm going crazy! This is why I badly needed friends so I could confide my feelings! 

Or maybe a punching bag will do.

I sniffed one last time and decided that the comfort room isn't comforting enough anymore. I tried to open the cubicle door to give her a piece of my mind but it was jammed.

Oh great.

I tried again and shook it back and forth. No such luck. I even tried to punch it a couple of times. Damn! The school really knows how to pick materials that aren't breakable.

"Greeeaah!" I cried in frustration. Even the door hates me now! Is this what they call karma for over using my character? I let out a sound like a screaming monkey.

"I-if anyone is there. S-show yourself!"

Deciding that the door wouldn't open, I crawled underneath the door. My pony tail got stuck on the door and undoed itself. My hair now fell around my face as I crawled out of the cubicle.

"Help me!" I screamed a high pitched tone.I heard the girl scream.

"Help me!" I repeated as I reached out a hand towards her.

The girl screamed again and this time, she ran out of the room.

When I was finally able to slip through the door, I stood up. Now the girl doesn't even want to help me because she hates me for talking like that to Leo. 

I whimpered and decided to check myself in the mirror since my ponytail got loose. When I saw my reflection in the mirror, I almost screamed in terror at my face.