Jay’s POV:
It took 5 hours to get to our new ‘temporary’ home. I drove the moving truck while Mum drove Lily in my car. We didn’t pack everything we had, just the essentials so we left my mums cars back at our ‘old’ house.
Driving up to the house the first thing I notice is how big it is. Our ‘old’ one was a rather large house as well, but this ones a freaking MANSION! Seriously I didn’t know dad had this kind of money growing up. I park the truck in the ridiculously large drive way and got out to meet mum and Lily.
“jeez mum, are we at the right place?”I ask as she got out my car along with Lily.
“Yeah, this is Alans place. I remember he used to sneak out through the window around the back and across the balcony to meet me.” She said with a small, ever so slight smile on her lips. I feel a tug in my heart, mum and dad really were In love for over 20 years, ever since high school. I wish my life works out like that someday.
Mum wanted to help take in the boxes from the truck but after some convincing me and Lily got her to go take some rest, get some sleep. I can see how exhausted she really was, even if try’s to cover it up with smiles and make up, she really cant fool us. After all the boxes we’re inside the house, I took my boxes up to the room I have claimed as mine and Lily takes to one opposite mine. The room is slightly lager than my old one. It has a queen size bed to the right wall in a wooded frame. There is a desk on the left with empty shelves above it, there is two wardrobes, a flat screen facing the bed and a bathroom in the far left corner of the room. The walls are either a dark red or black, the floor is wood with a large black carpet in the middle of the room. All in all it’s a pretty nice room. I really can’t be bother to pack up shit today and to be honest I’m pretty hungry. With that though I go over to Lily’s room and ask her if she wants to come shopping with me while mum is still asleep. She literally jumps at the idea.
We take my car and head over to the nearest super store which is a 10 minute drive away, not too bad. The drive is completely silent apart from the radio in the background, and the awkwardness is killing me.
“if you want anything just throw it in the trolly.”I tell Lily as I take out the trolly from the rest and enter the store. Inside was slightly warmer then the cold brisk air out side. With out wasting any time we start to venture through each isle, picking up what we needed. Lily grabbed a few sour patch kids and chocolate with that innocent grin on her face.
“You’re the one who said I could get anything I wanted.”
“True, but I’m stealing half of them weather you like it or not.”
“Uggg, fat ass.”
“What? Your the one picking it up in the first place!”
“Whatever.”
After an entire hour we finally finish shopping for all we need and more we head to the cashier.
“I haven’t see you before? Are you new?”the cashier, a middle aged ginger head man asked as he checked out out food.
“Yeah, umm we just moved in today not far from here.”I try to be s cryptic as possible, I really don’t want to have this conversation,
“Wait! You the lot that moved into the house on port drive?”
“Umm, yh”This dude was seriously creeping me out, I mean sure he’s just being polite but still. Much to my dismay we have only gotten through half of the shopping.
“Cool. What made you guys move into this tiny town?”he innocently asked. I felt Lily tense at the mention of the subject, but remained quite.
“It’s uhh my dads old house.”I answer trying curve around the subject. He instantly stopped moving and raised his head up to look me straight in the eye. His eyes held curiosity and…..fear?
“Oh”was all he answered with and continued with the shopping items. He didn’t even look at us in the face the remaining time we were there. We paid and left the store with out so much as a goodbye.
“What the hell was that all about?” Lily asked as we approach my car with out bags in hand.
“I have no clue, he’s probably just some creep.”
“I’m not sure, he was acting really suspicious.”
“whatever, I don’t care. Come on lets head home.”I ended the conversation as I get into the driver seat and start to head in the direction of home.
*time skip two days*
Today is the first day of school. I guess I’m both exited and dreading it with my life. Exited because its a new start, a new territory to conquer, yes I do indeed plan on becoming the king of this school to. And I’m dreading it because, well its school, hours and hour on end of teacher spewing nonsense in your face and expecting you to just swallow all the information whole. Also I’m joining mid semester so things are going to a bit difficult to adjust to but I’m always up for a challenge.
I wake up at 6 even though we leave at 8. I have a shower and dress in my slightly ripped jeans, a plain white v-neck and my denim jacket. I decided to go for my vans that are black and white and tuck in dads dog tags under my shirt. I then head downstairs to the kitchen to start on breakfast.
After an hour Lily finally makes her way down the stars just as I started to place all the plates on the table.
“Oh wow! You can cook?”she asked as she took her seat at the table.
“Oh shut up and be great full. I thought it would be nice for mum before we leave.”I answered her as I left back to the kitchen to grab the eggs, orange juice and mums coffee.
“What is that smell? Is someone cooking?” Mums voice echoed form the bottom of the stairs just as she entered the room.
“yeah I decided to make breakfast before we head out.”I replied setting the last plate down and taking a seat myself.
“Aww thank you Jay, that’s extremely sweet of you.”she cooed as she came over and placed a kiss on my head before sitting down herself and starting to fill her plate with bacon, eggs, waffles, toast and potato rashers. I notice she is dressed more perfectly then her usual attire. Her dirty blonde hair is pulled back into a slick bun, not a single strand out of place. She has minimal make up to show her true beauty and she’s dressed in a navy blue simple dress.
“You going out somewhere mum?”I asked as we all dig into our food.
“Oh, ha yeah I have a Job interview at the hospital. I’m going to work as a nurse again.”
“Oh”I said bluntly. I don’t really want her to start work just yet, she’s still healing form dads passing and I feel like her diving right back into life Isn’t the best idea.
“Don’t give me that face child! You know all this money isn’t limitless. Eat up your food and get to school.”she snapped in a stern threatening voice that told me this wast up for discussion.
We finish our food and clear the table at 7:53, just in time.
“Were leaving know mum, good luck at your interview.”I shout as we step out the door.
“Ok love you two, try not to get detention on your first day please.”she answered back. So I’m not the best student in the world, no ones perfect.
We get to school at 8:10, we have to be inside by 8:15 so we were cutting it a bit fine. So we hurry out the car and head to the front desk, weaving though the crowds of kids. We quickly grab our schedules and ask for late slips then head our separate ways to class. I wonder the down empty halls in search for my locker that I eventually find the head to class. I have biology first period.
I walk into class 10 minutes late. The teacher stopped his speech and sent death glares my way. I already don’t like him.
“Can I help you?”he asked through gritted teeth. He must be really pissed.
“I’m the new student, this is my first class.” I reply with a slightly sarcastic undertone in my voice.
“very well, introduce ourself then take a seat.”
“Hi, my name is Jayden Walker, but you can call me Jay. I’m new as you already know and yeah that’s it really.”I explain, noticing the giggles of some of the girls as they stare me down, not gunna lie I’m feeling slightly uncomfortable. I look around the room for an empty seat when I come across a set of eyes that stand out from the rest. One was a bright sea blue while the other was slightly tinted green. They belong to a small boy sitting right at the back of the class with his black hood covering most of his hair, but some light brown strand stuck out in front of his face. He has the most pale flawless skin . His lips are a blush pink colour and look like the softest thing on the planet. He is fucking cute!.
Sadly there are no seats next to him, the closest I get is two rows in front of him and to the left.
To say I didn’t even hear a single word the teacher said throughout the entire class would be an accurate statement. I just couldn’t get the boy out of my head. I constantly found myself staring back at his eyes or his lips. At the same time I couldn’t help but wonder how he got a busted lip? What happened?
Class ended and the room erupts into the sound of shuffling books and dragging chairs. I pack my things into my bag quickly, eager to catch the boy before he leaves. But when I look up he’s no where in slight. Dammit.
Sighing I get up and head to my next class. I head to pre cal and introduce my self again to the class before taking my seat. The boy wasn’t in this class. 20 minutes into class I take notes down from the board, flipping my head to face the board and back to my paper to copy down what I saw. I don’t realise I’m actually paying way to much attention to it, but I’m pulled out my focus when a piece of paper hits my arm.
“Hey, you the new kid?” Said the boy how threw the paper. He wasn’t the smartest person considering I introduced my self at the beginning of the class so I’m obviously the new kid. Either way I decided a friend wouldn’t hurt, also he seemed popular and on the football team because he’s wearing the schools football team jacket.
“Yeah, Jay.”I say holding my had out to shake, which he eagerly took.
“Justin.”
“Cool, you part of the popular crowd?”I voice my suspicion
“You could say that. Say you’re not bad you’re self, you play any sport?”he asked
“I played football at my old school, why?”
“You seem like you would be a good addition to the team. You would have to wait till the semesters over and homecoming game to try out, but I think you should consider it.”
“Yh that doesn’t seem too bad, I’ll think about it.”
“Cool.”he returned to his book and I returned to taking my notes. First day and your already making a move, not bad.
Class finished as the lunch bell went off and everyone started to pack there things.
“You’re welcome to join our table for lunch by the way.”Justin said as we left the class room and headed down the halls.
“Really? Thanks.”
“Yh you’re my friend now, I want you to meet the rest of the gang.”
We grab our food and head towards a table crowded with boys in the same jacket as Justins and girls either making out with them or at least sitting on their laps.
“EY WHATS UP JUSTY!!!? This the new kid.”one of the boys shouted from the table.
“Hey Philips, everyone. This is Jay the new addition to the table.”Justin announced as we took our seats.
“Jay, this is Duncan Philips, thats Victoria sitting on Miguel’s lap, Marcus and Lucas are twins and finally the two over there sucking face is Bailey and Nate.” He introduced everyone.
“So, Jay tell us a bit about yourself. What brings you to this shit hole of a town?”Duncan asked with his mouth full of pizza
“Oh, well we moved into my dads old house after he passed away.”I bluntly state feeling a slight pang in my heart that I push down.
“Oh, well thats sad I guess. Anyway did you guys hear about Cody Gunner?”Victoria just changed the subject with no regards, as if I didn’t exist. To be honest It kinda hurt but I was some what glad to get the attention off me.
“No what about him?”one of the twins asked, I think it was Marcus
“He had some shit with Back Hood and got screwed real bad. He’s in hospital, apparently he managed to escape him but I think that a load of bull shit, no can escape him.”She ranted on.
“Seriously! I mean I knew he was a stoner and an idiot, but why the fuck would he go to Black hood? Serves him right for not using his fucking brain!” The other twin Lucas replied. How could you say that about some one? On one deserves to be hurt. And who the fuck is black hood? And why is he so bad? What the fuck is going on?
“Hey umm, who’s Black Hood?”I decide to get some answers.
“Dude what do you mean ‘who’s Black Hood’?”Justin asked half laughing as if it was a joke, but when he saw my absolutely lost expression, he began to explain.
“Oh jeez. Ok Black Hood Is the man that controls basically this whole town, no one actually knows who he is except that he came three years ago and took over almost all the gangs except south side. How they managed to survive this long is a miracle.”
“Wait back up, Is it like a gang? What happened to the police shit? And define ‘controls'”
“Well, no one dares cross paths with him because of obvious reasons. Well people with brains apparently. But the rumour is that he has people in the police department in his clutch, it’s how he gets away with all his shit. “WHAT THE HELL SORT OF FUCKED UP PLACE DID I MOVE TO!?
“But don’t worry, just don’t get involved and you’ll be fine.”
“Y-yeah, I’ll umm do that.”I barely rasp out, still trying to process everything. Everyone around the table dismissed the subject and resume conversation with each other while I sit there comprehending it all. There s a mad man, who can get away with literally anything, no one even knows who he is, and everyone just goes on about there lives and pretend nothings going on?
I haven said anything or touched my food since hearing this new information. Just as the bell went a question popped into my head.
“Hey, you like know everyone in school right?”I asked Victoria because she seems to be the group gossip girl.
“Yh, those of importance.”
“Great ok, so there’s this boy that was in biology. He was really small, black hoodie, doesn’t talk very much, has slightly different coloured eyes.”
“Oh, you’re talking about Asher Grayson, why the hell are you interested in him?”
“No reason, is there a problem with him something?”
“Oh please, he’s the schools fag. He also doesn’t speak a word. He’s honestly just pathetic.”as soon as the words left her mouth I feel my heart drop to the floor. This bitch seriously think she can talk about him like that? I mean if he hasn’t said a word then how do you even know if he’s pathetic or not? And did she call him a fag?
“I gotta get to class.”and I left her with out a reply not wanting to be around her a second longer.
I may not know Asher, but that is something I’m planning on fixing.
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