katherine blackthorn
"I want you to sit next to Katherine BlackThorn, who is seated at the back."
The teacher points to me, directing the new girl, Ellie Mirfos, over towards me. She started walking towards me and I took this time to examine her.
Cinnamon brown, straight hair that was cut into layers. It framed her diamond face which had gorgeous features; Grey eyes that had long natural lashes hanging above them, small defined nose, small heart shaped lips and thin arched eyebrows.
Sun kissed skin and looked like she was my height.
She was stunning.
"Hi," She said, pulling out the chair beside me to sit on.
"Hi," I said back, watching her lower herself onto the chair. She flicked her hair behind her shoulders, her eyes wandering around my face.
Her lip twitched.
"You're gorgeous," She breathed out.
I chuckle, "Thank you. So are you."
She smiled, revealing her dimples.
"So, is this class boring?" Ellie asked, staring deeply at me. She was staring at me with some depth, making me feel kind of threatened.
"Yes," I say, trailing off, "The people in here are kind of weirdos."
She laughed, "I can tell. Considering how they dress. Like what is that fucking top?" She points over to a boy named Kyle.
He was wearing a star wars top with jeans. He looked kind of greasy.
"Some people here have no self respect for themselves," I yawned.
"Totally." She agreed.
"Girls stop talking!" We were rudely hushed by the teacher, who started to begin her lecture.
The entire lesson, me and Ellie were talking about random shit. And it turns out that Ellie is with me for my next lesson; Science.
"Oh my god, I'm starving." Ellie moans beside me. We are both walking to Science.
I was about to reply but a girl stopped me.
"Is it true?" She asked.
"Is what true?" I asked, very confused.
"That you're a killer?".
Everyone was staring. And I felt overwhelmed.
"If will be if you don't fuck off," I smiled sweetly, yet my tone laced with venom.
I watched the girl scatter off, giggling with her friends. I scoff, turning towards Ellie. "Anyways, break is next."
"What was that?" Ellie asked, following after me.
"Why was she asking if you're a killer?" A laugh follows after the question.
"I seriously don't know. There was a piece of paper stuck to my locker saying how I'm a killer," I laughed, "Just some silly, random fucking rumour."
"Is it a rumour?" She asked.
I stare at her in belief, "Is it a fucking rumour?" I repeat her question. "Are you thick in the skull? Of course it's a fucking rumour."
"No I didn't mean it in that way," Ellie said, entering the class after me.
"Then what way did you mean it, Ellie?".
"I don't know. I wasn't accusing you of being a killer, Katherine. I was just," She thinks, "I don't know! Trying to make it...I don't know the word!".
"Neither to be fair," I look at her like she's stupid.
"Are you mad?" She asked.
"You better be joking, because if you wasn't..fuck! You must be confident. Here on your first day and accusing people of being a killer."
She laughed. "I don't think you're a killer, Katherine. You seem harmless for that."
I snorted.
Ellie Mirfos is oblivious.
Me? Harmless?
"Where are you sitting?" Ellie asked. I pointed towards my chair, "Is anyone sitting beside you?".
I shake my head, "Nope."
"Thank fuck. I'm not sitting on my own." We walk towards my seat and Ellie sits by me.
Five minutes in the lesson, the door abruptly opened, gathering everyone's attention.
As I looked up, I saw Rome, Fletcher, and Bella standing there, laughing hysterically at something.
"Sorry we're late," Rome apologised to the teacher, "Me and Fletcher just came from practice."
The teacher smiles at him, nodding her head to signal them to sit down.
Rome and Fletcher went to their table which is across ours. In the process, Rome grins at me whilst Fletcher rolls his eyes.
I smile back. Ellie must have noticed this interaction because she looks at me, wide eyed.
"What's your excuse, Miss Carter?" She asks Bella.
"I was," Bella struggles to find an excuse, "In the bathroom."
The teacher hums, "Just sit down."
Bella starts to walk to her seat until her eyes catch me and Ellie. "Hi, killer." She smirks, sitting down.
Sometimes, I want to bury her. Alive.
That would make her shut the fuck up for eternaty.
The teacher starts her lesson, until I feel Ellie poking me. "What was that?".
"What, was what?" I asked, looking at her stupid.
"Why was that fine looking specimen, grinning at you? Who is he?" Ellie asked.
I scoff. "His name is Rome Beaufort. He's captain of the school soccer team. He comes from a wealthy family, along with his fellow friends."
"And why was he grinning at you?" She asked, eyebrows scrunched in confusion.
"He apparently likes me." I say and her jaw drops. "What?".
"You know he likes you, and you haven't done anything about it? Girl! You must be fucking insane to not chase after him. He's the entire package; Comes from money, popularity, sexy as fuck, and seems like a total sweetie." She says, baffled, turning to Rome each second.
"You're mad. Like actually fucking mad." She shakes her head before going to her work.
"Listen up! There's an assignment that needs to be completed and handed in by next week, friday. I've paired you into partners."
Everyone groans, including Ellie.
"John C & Marie Louise," The teacher started to call the names that are paired up.
Two minutes later, I hear my name being called.
"Katherine BlackThorn & Rome Beaufort."
Ellie rotated her entire body towards me, beaming dramatically, her hands clasped over my wrists.
I look at her, catching Fletcher looking at Rome who was smiling like a child.
"For the last twenty minutes,I want you to sit next to your partner to plan your assignment."
Fuck me sideways! I refuse to move from my seat.
"But miss! I wanted to be paired with Rome." Bella whines.
"No Bella. These are your partners for the next week, Deal with it."
I laugh, witnessing Bella's face turn red. Either from embarrassment or anger. Both ways look ugly on her anyways.
"Yo," A deep voice attracts mine and Ellie's attention. Looking up to see Fletcher towering over us, "Katherine, you're in my seat. Move."
Asshole.
Fletcher has dark grey eyes with natural dilated pupils; He always looks like he's on ecstacy. Pure black hair hangs above his perfect arched eyebrows.
His jaw was sharp and tight, constantly flexing his cheekbones when he talked.
His figure was broad and lean, packed with muscle from the boxing and soccer he plays. I'm surprised, due to all the drugs he consumes.
I once bought weed from him. He was surprised.
"Flirt with him," Ellie mouths to me, winking as I rise from my seat and saunter towards Rome.
"Hi," Rome says, his cheeks tinted scarlet, as he stared at me with a soft gaze.
"Hi," I said back, sitting on Fletcher's seat.
"You okay?" He asked, tone soft. It felt like he thought I'd break if he raised his voice.
I'm staring into his eyes. It looks like there's something drowning in this pool of green, and it's trying to float to the surface.
"Yes," I replied, "Are you?".
"Of course."
"Then let's get started." I implied.
I started to write down ideas for this assignment. And I caught Rome staring at me a couple of times, which I found cute.
The alarm starts to blare, signalling everyone that class is over.
And when me and Ellie were walking out of Science, I heard my name being called.
"Katherine!".
I turned around to see Rome standing there. "Yes?".
"I'm having a party tonight. And I was wondering if you'd come?" He asked, staring at me with plead. "You can bring your friend if you'd like. Please? I'd really like it if you was there."
Ellie also stared at me with hope.
It's only a party right?
"Fine."