I woke up early today and I had no idea why either way I had about fifty minutes to spare, so now am currently in my towel styling my hair while singing out loud to my favorite kpop group ITZY.
"Not shy not shy itzy..not shy not me", I sang using my hair brush as a microphone and doing the dance in the process.
"Well you are definitely 'Not shy' this early morning", I heard a familiar arrogant voice say making freeze at my spot and turn slowly to the source.
"Collen", I yelled well pretty much screamed as I held my my towel tightly.
"Gosh woman you have the voice of a siren", he said closing ear.
"Who let you in....Mum", I yelled
"Your mum already left for work"
"Who the hell enters a room without knocking"
"Who the hell leaves theur room open", his he being for real right now.
"It was closed", I said frustrated.
"But unlock"
"It's my house"
"Not my problem, like I said your the type to get kidnapped without even knowing"
Rolling my eyes at his words I immediately remembered am still in towel.
"Please leave I need to get dressed for school"
"Am not complaining am I now", Ace said with a nonchalant shrug as he subtly trailed his eyes down my body checking me out.
"Urgh gross you perverted child", I yelled and began hurling the throw pillows from the couch towards him till he backed out the door.
"Hey ok ok am leaving...geez"
"And don't come back", I yelled and slamed the door and locked it.
Rule6: never let a boy in your room especially when your mum ain't around.
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Dressed in a black tank top and blue baggy jeans with converse and my jacket at hand went downstairs to eat.
Entering the kitchen I was met with Ace rummaging the fridge like it's his house and not a guest with a toast in his mouth....'his being too comfortable'
"Is that my toast", I asked.
"Your mum gave me my share before she left", why is mother so kind.
"But you already ate at home"
"Who denies free food", he said now with a carton of my favorite pineapple juice and then he did the unthinkable.... drinking the juice directly from the carton.
"Ewwww give me that", I snatching the carton from him making some spill on the floor.
"Hey I was drinking that", he said with a pout.
"Not anymore....do you act like this at every house you go to"
"Nope only with neighbors"
"Stop reminding me that", I groaned and began to pour myself a cup of pineapple juice....yes the one he drank apparently bro took the last one.
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"Ok let's go", I said finally done eating my breakfast.
"Finally your so slow in eating", he groaned standing up.
"No am not....I just took seven minutes"
"Is still considered as slow", I just rolled my eyes at him and walked out the door and was met with a red flashy car....too flashy for an eighteen year old boy.
It was a Cadillac SOLLEI and how do I know that my dad is into cars
"Stop gawking and enter the car", he said playfully smacking the back of my head with a chuckle.
And of course the owner had to be a jerk
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We arrivesd at school and all eyes were on us and am not over exaggerating.
"So much for being invisible", I muttered to myself with a sigh but Ace heard me.
"Don't worry you will get use to it", Ace said with a chuckle as he packed his car. It seemed like a reserved spot for him and a good one too.
"Seems like that's NorthCrest high favorite word...wait are those actual paparazzi", I said in shock now noticing the flashes of camera from different angles. They weren't much but still what were they doing here.
"Like I said you will get used to it.....shades", he said handing me a pair then putting on his own making him look cool.
"Um thank you", I said unsurely as I put it on.
"Are you ready", he asked.
"You sound like we're about to to entervsome huge task", he didn't reply but just gave smirk.
Stepping out we were bombarded with girls screaminghis name and paparazzi taking photos with their stupid flashy cameras why the hell is it so flashy.
Some of the students gawked at me looking in awe while some gave me bombastic side eyes like I stole something from them, all in the name of I came to school with Ace.
Sighing "I hate this place", I muttered and was immediately hugged by Riley.
"Hi stranger", she said
"At least I don't hate everything in it", I muttered
"Hey why you so down is it because you came to school with Ace today...but wait how is that possible", she thought then gasped in her own realization
"Does this mean he knows your house oh my gawd", she silently squealed as we walked down the hallways still receiving stares and whisper.
"No", I said destroying her dream of us dating she nagged me about it yesterday after the gym incident.
"If is not that then how come you came to school with him"
We were now at my locker side, Riley already got her stuff before hand surprisingly she's an early bird. We also found out yesterday that we had the same class schedule together.
"It's worse.....were neighbors", I said in hush tone making her jaw drop.
"WHAT IN THE...wurrd", she said the last part muffled because of my hands were covering her mouth.
"I mean...is not that bad"
"Yeah I know is worse", I said closing my locker.The bell was then heard for homeroom.
"So let's continue our topic on the school", she said looping my arms with hers as walked down to our homeroom.
And we did continue our discussion during homeroom how the teacher didn't see us.... I had no idea.
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It was Lunch time...
Everyone was staring at Riley and I as we walked with our food tray in hand looking for were to sit at.
We finally found a table to sit at in the middle side of the cafeteria but was interrupted by a red haired boy with freckles. I didn't know his name since Riley didn't introduce me to him.
"Sorry but this table is already taken"
"I didn't see anyone here", I said already annoyed with his presence.
"But am here now"
"And I sat down first so... run along and go find somewhere else to eat"
"Ok fine I can comprise, am only going to let you sit on the table but not with her", he said eyeing Riley with a disgusted look which made her uncomfortable.
"Oh no sweetheart, see the only person that's not sitting on this table is you", I smiled at him sweetly.
"Oh come on you really don't want to ruin your reputation with her", he said still looking at with disgust.
"Come on Ash let's just find another place to sit"
"Yeah go find another sit slut"
"What did you just call her", I said standing up to square him. I took taekwondo lessons when I was kid mind you.
"What she is duh", he said making me reach out to punch but was held back by Riley.
"Ash let's just go", Riley pleaded tugging my hand.
"No Riley we came here first and don't you.ever.call.her.that", I said stressing the last five words while glaring at him.
"But she is"
"And that her is my friend so your point is"
"It will ruin your reputation"
"Does it look like I care", I said giving him my death glare.
"Fine suit yourself then..but remember I warned you", he said leaving with his food tray.
"Bye bye", I said mockingly.
"Your really are a savage", Riley said shaking her head in amusement.
"I will take that as a compliment", I said popping a fry into my mouth.
Due to the fact that we were seated around the middle part of the cafeteria we could here side comments from here and there and the topic of discussion was Riley.
'shit I shouldn't have picked this spot'
"Did you eat here yesterday", I asked breaking the silence.
"Um...well I lost appetite midway", she said fidgeting on her sit. She didn't need to tell me I understood what she meant as I heard the whispers.
"I can't believe that slut showed herself again today after what happened yesterday"
"I thought she would learn her lesson but I guess not", the guy and his friends chuckled.
"Who is the girl sitting next to her", I heard a female voice say.
"She's the new girl I was telling you about that I saw walking with her yesterday"
"What's she doing with the school whore"
"You know I bet you were so horny for your bestfriend boyfriend I mean is like but come-on even if you wanted to do it that badly you should have been discreet about it", said the fake blonde with her minions snickering behind her.
Riley had told me her name earlier Harley Monroe aka school's wannabe princess. Her presence is already infuriating already.
Since am a beauty enthusiast 'I can spot a rhinoplasty anywhere' and she is carrying an obvious one
"Sorry excuse me please could you like...shift from my view, am trying to have a peaceful meal", I said sweetly making her huff angrily and leave with her minions trailing behind her.
"Are you ok", I asked the dumbest question.
"Yeah am fine"
I know she wasn't I don't even know why I had asked such question in the first place.
"You know am always going to be here", I said reassuringly as I pat her hand on the table, she smiled at my gesture.
"Who would believe my senior year will be filled with hates intsead of fun memories", she said with a light chuckle.
"And it's going to be filled with fun memories forget them"
"You know what I have an idea", I said with a huge smile plastered on my face.
"Your smile scares me"
I didn't blame her I had a really devious plan set out. And here I thought I could run away from highschool drama.
"Let's pay them back"
"I don't understand"
"You know an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a leg for a....
"I get totally it Ash I really do", she said cutting me off "But there's no use it's going to be ok Ashley they will get tires of the gossip anyways...probably like in a month or two"
"Hey new girl if I were you I would stay away from the school's whore" someone said out loud from the other side of the cafeteria making the student body laugh. He was standing up.
"Am fine thank you....maybe you should brush your teeth well so your friends won't isolate you", I said noticing the whatever it was stuck in-between his teeth.
"Maybe you shouldn't be my friend it would have a negative impact on your image", said Riley in a small voice.
"You've known me for more than 12hrs now, does it look like I give two shits about any of it", I asked which she shooked her head.
"Yeah I get am all in for the no attention and staying hidden till graduation thing, but I just can't help it with the way they look at you its irritating"
"Is this how your day went yesterday"
"I mean I only get the insults when am in the cafeteria they don't say or do anything in the hallways or in class. They just whisper or stare at me to avoid trouble from staffs"
"Plus is not as bad as the one online", she added making my eyebrows shoot up.
"They cyberbully you too"
"It did start from the internet", Riley chuckled.
"Gawd these kids can't get any lower"
"Just forget about anything revenge, I also thought about when the picture was posted but what can I do am not as popular or influential as them, no one would believe me"
"Well they would now you have me", I said with a smirk. She was about to respond to my cockiness when the cafeteria door swung open revealing Ace Collen and his two bestfriends Ian Carter and Felix King.
"Such a drama queen", I muttered to myself. I started hearing whispers around him as they walked into the cafeteria.
"He's so hot"
"Marry me"
"Please be mine"
"Urghs his he a kpop idol"
"Its a normal thing.....and I think they're walking towards us"
"What's up Callie", I heard Ace say flopping down beside me. I could feel the penetrating gaze of everyone present in the cafeteria.
"Oh please no", I muttered which Riley gave a smirk too.
"How did your classes go", he asked making himself comfortable with his friends too.
"And you care why"
"Of course I don't I just thought is the usual question you ask people"
"Of course your brain will tell you that"
"Sassy I like her", whispered Felix to Ian making me roll my eyes.
"But didn't we talk earlier during the drive on not talking to me in school"
"Hmmm I don't remember", he said nonchalanty picking my fries which I then smacked from his hand but he still took it anyways.
And now my mum wonders why I asked for a base ball bat for my 14th birthday.
"Why are you here"
"So I would be having basketball practice incase you would be waiting for me so you should find a ride home or...", he drawled "You come watch me", he said with a wink
"In your dreams Collen"
"Ace baby you should sit me with me where you belong", we heard a whiny voice say making everyone on the table roll their eyes.
Looking up and scoffing loudly I saw Maddie Blizman aka the schools slut in my own definition. She caked with makeup and was wearing crop top that shouldn't be called one in the first place and a tight mini skirt with heels she was practically dressed for clubbing.
'don't this school have a dresscode', I thought.
"Does he look like a property to you", Ian said.
"I wasn't talking to you ..I mean even if I was would you even understand", she said battling her fake long eyelash.
"Hey better watch it", Ian stands up angrily.
"Or what", she smiled sweetly.
"Calm down bro she's not worth it", Felix said.
"I dunno why is always the Maddie's, like I've never met a sane Maddie in my entire life of existence", I said making everyone laugh while she seeths with anger.
Splashing a bottle water on me she snarled "hey new girl if I were you I would watch my mouth or the people I hang out with", she said giving Riley a once over "Plus just because Ace is talking to you today doesn't mean he will tomorrow"
"And do I look like I care if he talks to me.. am not like you sweetheart that begs for his attention", I say causing to reach out to slap me but was held back by Ace.
"That's enough Maddie go back to your table"
"But babe she started it", she whined.
"And am ending it"
Huffing she looks at me "your so going to regret this", she threatened eyeing me.
"Oh am so scared", I said and they all laughed.
"Your such an act", Felix said.
"I didn't know you were so.....brave", Riley said.
"I didn't know my self too, I guess change of enviroment really do bring out the best in people"
All of a sudden we heard a splash of water, looking up to the source I saw that Riley was just poured a bucket of mop water none other than her ex friends Charlotte and Mia.
Everyone was watching the scene display before them with amusement in their eyes.
"Stop feeling like you belong with them you whore", Charlotte said laughing along with Mia.
"Yeah cause you stick out like a saw thumb", mia said.
"I...I ....got to go", Riley said with tears brimming in her eyes and ran out.
"Riley wait", I yelled about to go after her but was stopped by Mia.
"You shouldn't associate yourself with her"
"I can't believe you called her your friends", I said removing my hands from hers.
"We tried to like her believe me but it just couldn't happen ", Charlotte said with fake hurt.
"What you guys did wasn't really nice", Ace spoke up gaining their attention.
"Oh my gawd we didn't mean to do ... it's just a harmless prank and am sure Riley understands"
"Pranks or not that's just plain insulting", Felix said with annoyance evident in his voice.
Ace was about to also say something but I stopped him with hands held out.
"Ace don't bother they won't understand in words anyways", I smirked.
Ace smirked at me noticing the double meaning in my words.
"You see Ace..she totally understand"
'I perfectly understand alright', I thought with a devious smirk playing on my lips.
"I will be going now I have something to attend to", I said excusing myself.
"Am so scared for them", I heard Ian say to Ace.
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Walking into the school's kitchen the stagffs turned to look at me. I still had like ten to fifteen minutes to spare so why not make good use of it.
"You shouldn't be here", the head cook said.
"Am so sorry I was just wondering if you had like any used dish water that I can borrow"
"Um", one of the staffs said holding a bucket of dish water he was about to throw it.
"Thank you I will take that", I said taking the bucket from him, it reeked of fish and something I do want to know. Everyone watched me skeptically am sure they think am weird.
"Um ok", he said unsurely.
I walk back into the cafeteria and scanned my eyes looking round for Charlotte and Mia, when I finally spotted them a smile broke out on my face.
It's good their sitting side by side.
Walking sneakily on them with few people watching me with a curious look.
I dumped the bucket of dish water on them, some of it splashed on me but thank gawd I always carry a spare cloth with me and that's also the 7th rule in my book
Rule7: Always carry a spare cloth to school in case of emergency.
And for the 8th
Rule8: Carry an extra sanitary pad in your bag.
But I didn't care about the stares on me right now I was contented with a proud smirk on my face as they screamed profanities at me and cried with disgust.
Like I said earlier an eye for an eye.