Code Red

Chapter 1: Let The Games Begin (X)

Chapter 1 “Let the Games Begin”

As Ryder, Amber, and I started walking towards the big group of kids in the courtyard outside the front of school, everything seemed to slow down. Peoples’ heads started turning, the whispering started, and the gawking from both genders didn’t seem to surprise the three of us. Ryder was wearing his signature leather jacket look, a white T-shirt that hung tightly around his body, a black leather jacket over, black jeans, and some converse, with his hair spiked. Amber was going for the hot look with a strapless shirt that had red and white stripes going across, some blue jeans with some high heeled brown boots, and her hair was perfectly curled. I, on the other hand, went for my signature look. I had on white jeans with a floral print, a black tank top that was mostly covered by a neon green shirt that was cut on one shoulder. I had on white sneakers that went a little higher than my ankles and a pair of white sunglasses with my signature lollipop hanging out of my mouth. My hair fell in loose waves to complete the look.

The Padley triplets were known for their first appearance on the first day of school, and boy did we live up to our expectations. The first thing I noticed was the look of lust that girls had for my brother. I rolled my eyes under my sunglasses. They should know better than to get their hopes up. The next thing I noticed was the boys with their mouths hung open. A lot of them were trying to act cool and get Amber’s attention. I guess you can say they succeeded.

“Boys, close your mouths, it’s not a good look,” She groaned and rolled her eyes walking past them without a look in their direction.

“Hello boys, nice to see you again, I hope to see you at our party later,” I smiled politely and winked, lowering my glasses so they could see.  Every year we have had an annual beginning of the school year party to kick off the new year. The entire school basically shows up, even some freshman. It’s the biggest party of the year and that’s usually the talk of the first day of school.

“Y-yes of course Nina,” A couple boys stuttered. I giggled at their nervousness and most of the boys waved looking like they were ready to trip over their feet just because I acknowledged them in a nice manner unlike my sweet, loving sister. Or maybe it was just because I acknowledged them at all, who knows. Ryder put his arm over my shoulder and led me away giving them a look over my head basically saying ‘You touch her, and I will kill you.’

“Seriously Ryder, knock it off,” I huffed, shrugging his arm off of me. I walked faster away from the two to get to our group of friends. The courtyard was where most of the students met at the beginning of the year to see which groups they could possibly get into. The Top 4, The Trio, and The Quad always held the top alliance, and no one has been able to get into our big group since freshman year no matter how many girls and guys try to woo us over. I snorted thinking of all the ridiculous ways people have tried to get into our groups. My thoughts quickly subsided as soon as I saw my three best friends waiting for me in the courtyard.

“Girls!” I squealed, jogging over to where they were.

“Nina!!!” Emily screamed, pushing past a group of boys to meet me. They all gave her dirty looks which she immediately returned. “Have a problem boys?” She asked, the words rolling off her tongue in a nasty tone. Her abrupt stop caused Nicole and Emma to crash into her.

“Really Emily?” Emma huffed rubbing the fake dirt off her shorts. Emma was wearing grey jean shorts that reached right below her butt with a see through tank top and a bando underneath. Her hair was straightened and she had on some white wedges. Nicole was wearing a yellow spaghetti strap tank with navy jeans and her brown hair was pulled to one side and fell in waves on one shoulder. She had on some yellow wedges to complete her look. Emily had on a tank top that had red, white and blue dots. She had on blue navy shorts and red converse and her red hair was loosely curled away from her face.