My Arrogant, Over Protective Mate

My Arrogant, Over Protective Mate - chpt. 2

My Arrogant, Over Protective Mate

Chapter two

 

            “Come on Haven! You’re going to be late!” I bit my lip and looked at my reflection once more. I was wearing black skinny jeans, a purple tank top, a grey cardigan and simple black flats. My blonde hair was in its usually natural waves, but I had clipped half back to look a little fancier. My makeup wasn’t anything special, but I thought the natural look suited my surroundings.  I thought I looked okay but now that it was time to go I was starting to doubt myself.

            “Haven seriously, you don’t want to be late do you!?” My Aunt yelled. I sighed and grabbed my black backpack before heading down the stairs.

            “Sorry, I was just brushing my teeth.”

            My Aunt’s gaze softened, “Nervous?”

            I nodded numbly, “Extremely.”

            “Don’t worry kido, you’re a knock out! They are going to love you!” I wasn’t sure what she meant when she said they. We piled into her car and started to speed down the streets. “You’re sixteen right Haven?” My Aunt asked.

            I nodded, “Yeah, why?”

            “So you can drive?”

            I shrugged, “Well I have my G1, so I can only drive with another licensed driver...”

            My Aunt laughed, “Are you a good driver?”

            “Yeah, I guess.”

            My Aunt smiled, “Perfect, we’ll have to get you a car then, as long as you know what you’re doing the cops around here will leave you alone.  That way I’ll be able to leave earlier in the morning and get home sooner.”

            I bit my lip, “What if I get a ticket?”

            “Well, I am a lawyer after all!” My aunt laughed and took a right turn. A huge building came into view and my stomach did a few summersaults. “Here we are! Thompson High! Oh, you’re going to love it here.” My aunt pulled up in front of the school and smiled, “This is it Haven, I hope you have a good day.”

            I smiled nervously and began to unbuckle my seatbelt when she stopped me, “Do you have lunch money?” I nodded and she smiled, “Perfect, now smile!” I smiled and she smiled even wider, “Good, no food in your teeth.” I blushed wildly and got out of the car. I sent her a quick wave and watched as she peeled out of the parking lot. I had a feeling my aunt was going to be more like my big sister than a legal guardian.

            I took a deep breath and turned around, gazing at the huge building in front of me. Students were standing in clusters just outside the school doors while a few lingered on the field and on the steps.  I shrugged my bag onto one of my shoulders and started forward.

            No one paid me any attention as I walked into the school and headed for the office. It’s not like one new student was going to have everybody staring or anything. But still, I expected more of a reaction. But I found myself feeling relieved and when I walked into the office I was able to relax a little.

            “Hi, I’m Haven Mathie, I’m a transfer.”

            The secretary looked up at my face and then shuffled through some files that were sitting on her desk. “Haven Mathie, grade eleven, right?”