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Part 1

Ryn

The night had been so short, at least that's what I thought. Friday morning rolled in with a lot of drama. Starting with my friend Kate.

I had planned on extending my stay in my room with my comfy bed and fluffy pillow for a little longer. But obviously someone somewhere had to have a better idea .

" What are you doing here at this time Kate?" I asked her rubbing my eyes from their groggy state obviously annoyed at my lack of peace.

" So the bad girl is not a morning person huh?" She teased.

" Kate, get the fuck out of my room. Who even let you in?" I asked her smiling.

" Shush there spit fire, your momma said you needed cleaning up. Besides am excited for you, it's your first day in school today." she squealed

"Can I get a little more sleep at least?" I pleaded.

" No. Get out of bed already will you? We will be late." She said.

"You are no fun ", I retorted putting my tongue out at her.

" But you love me anyway." She shouted as I made my way to the bathroom in my ensuite.

Fifteen minutes later I  was downstairs for breakfast with Kate in tow. She was so excited for school. I had promised to drive her to school the other day . Actually it was her idea. She coaxed me into agreeing with her. She insisted on saying I had to make a grand entry and I couldn't do it without her. I would just scare the people away. Her words not mine.

" As much as I don't like your death trap, I want to share your attention today so I'll have to swallow my pride." She exclaimed.

" Dad , mother.. we'll be on our way now." I called out. 

" Take care kiddo," my dad said.

" Don't bring back trouble here child." my mother added.
" I'm still against you guys riding that thing." she added.

" She will be okay." I answer referring to Kate.

" I don't trust you will be slow with the young lady." my dad added amused but with a hint of warning. He was sending me a coded message telling me to have fun but still look after myself.
I loved my father so much. We've been through a lot together. Sometimes he understands me the most sometimes I don't know what's happening with him. My mother is a total different case. I feel like I don't know her at all. When we moved to Tennessee with my parents I had always thought they wanted a change, perhaps to start over but turns out they were selling their name there.

They have this huge modelling company called The Clarence Modelling Company and they are known worldwide. It's one of the top leading modelling companies around the globe so we're filthy rich. 

In my entire life I didn't sit to consider my parents money to be mine. In fact I always worked for mine. What surprised me the most was why they had to take me to a military school and my sister Donna, she was pampered like a princess. Currently  she is visiting the Philippines for some school project or whatever the hell they're doing out there. You could say they were ashamed of me but I could never be ashamed of them. Whenever they were to make a public appearance to the media , they would always have Donna with them. I doubt if the even the knew they had another daughter, much less give any attention.

All the same I was glad to be away from the spotlight. Hearing an ' I love you' from my mother or dad was very rare, actually it was non existent but I worked towards what made me happy and I was content.

Before we left, Kate was texting away on her phone.

" Who are you texting." I ask her out of curiosity.

" My friends....I mean our friends. You Know Jerry and Jack, Clarke and Maive." She said.

" Okay whatever, put this on." I told her referring to the helmet as I put mine on.

" Do I have to put this on? It will ruin my hair!" She whined like a stubborn child.

Few minutes later I was passing the Starview sign board which was swinging back and forth as though enticing us to school. I had been driving fast and Kate kept on throwing profanities my way.

" You alright there Missy?" I asked her chuckling knowing exactly what got her pants twisted.

" Was that really necessary?" She asked annoyed as I slowed down rounding the corner to the school's driveway.
She had been clinging to my torso the whole ride. I found it hilarious. I mean the confident Katherine Blasi is suddenly so afraid.

As I drew nearer the parking lot a crowd had already started forming. 

"Was this your idea of a grand entry. I hate when people disturb my peace and quiet. Most of all I need my fair share of oxygen and I bet this crowd would deprive me of that." I complained.

" Relax there bad girl, I gotta show them who Ryn is." she said excitedly.

" You are crazy you know that right?" I told her smiling.

The crowd had already grown larger and I could spot my group of friends. They were staring in awe at either me or my ride, whichever it was I don't give a damn what anyone thinks. After all happiness comes from within.

I could practically hear people gossiping about me. They didn't even care I was within hearing distance. Some rumors were even funny.

" I don't see her with any tattoos."

" What kind of girl wears black like that." Me kind of girl I said to myself rolling my eyes.

" Look at the butterfly on her neck. It's pretty. She is pretty."

" Ooh boy she's a hottie's package."

" She is beautiful without trying."

" She thinks she can come here and grab all the attention."

" Let's see if she has any brains."

" I love read heads."

Everyone was talking at the same time. The noise began to irritate me. Don't get me wrong, I loved the attention but jeez hearing people talking about you in your eyes is just out of the question. Actually, its another level.

Some gave me welcoming smiles, others were afraid of me others even were swooning and drooling over me. I needed to get a break so I did the only logical thing I could think of.

" Fuck off." I said sternly. The crowd suddenly parted creating a path for us to walk. As I passed I scanned my environment taking in every detail. Kate had been smiling all through obviously fascinated by the attention she was receiving. I let my gaze linger at whatever fascinated me. The my gaze landed on him.

I let it stay for a bit longer. I couldn't look away ...even if I wanted to. Green eyes were staring back at me with similar interest.

" Similar interest?" God Ryn are you crazy or something. How would you know what his interest is.

" You can't let this happen, you should never let this happen." I reminded myself.

I found myself smiling. I didn't want to look rude I his eyes.

" Is that the only reason you smiled. Since when did you care what people think about you." My subconscious reminded me. 

As I held his gaze, he smiled back. It was a cute smile. I suppressed a blush at what I'd just thought.

No this shouldn't be happening, this can't be happening. The last time you were nice to someone....well you know how it turned out.

With that in mind I braced myself and turned my gaze away, putting up my front in front of everyone else.

The exchange hadn't missed Kate's eyes and probably a hundred more kids but hey who cares cause I don't.
Kate took me to get my schedule so I could begin my lessons. The crowd had already dispersed going to their classes. This is going to be one hell of a day, I thought to myself groaning.

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