Rose - Modern day
I drove through the iron gates to the one place that i had been dreading for weeks. Starting a new school was always going to be bad but the fact I had to start it in the middle of the year was a nightmare. I would stick out not only because i am new but because I hadn't grown up with a million doller trust fund. This was the most prestigious boarding school in America. For the super rich.
I knew all the girl would be immaculatly dressed. I had spent all of yesterday choosing an outfit to wear for the first day much to Charles amusment. He really doen't know anything about clothes. After trying on every outfit I decided on some dark skinny levis jeans, Chanel heals and a grey top that clings to my arms and flows over to my hips. A string of pearls hung around my neck. I had meant to get up early to do my hair but early and me just dont go together. My hair is in an annoyingly messy bun with stupid curlss of blond already falling out.
I stepped out of my mini, red and perfect. Charles had tried again and again to buy me a new car. But i loved my vintage mini, my baby. It was still really awkward about money, I had never been poor but now I had tonnes of money. I had to leave were I grew up with my family, all my friends and relatives. Charles adopted me, saved me from that mess which was left after my parents and sister had gone, left the world forever. Left me alone. I would always be in debt to Charles.
As I walked into the school all eyes were on me and I wanted to hide. The girls were all as immaculate as i thought. A tall dark haired girl approached her slowly.
"I'm Alice, your Rose right?" She said in a musical voice a smile plastered to her face. I nodded staring at her. She could be pretty I suppose if she didn't look so fake. "The art prodigy" Alice said with a snide grin on her face. She's jealous I repeated in my head, but i didn't really believe this, girls like Alice dont get jealous of girls like me. Sometimes I wish that I wasn't "the art freak" but it was all I had. Oh god, I can already imagine the nicknames.
"Rose..." Alice interrupted my thoughts. Great I have been staring this whole time and I could feel myself slowly going red.
"Sorry, off with the fairies" I tried to joke however apparently Alicedidn't think it was very funny. She looked freaked even.
"Well I'm head girl" Alice said raising her chin. "Try and keep out of my way" She then walked away to join her friends. Or more likely minions. Girls like her have people following her. Soon they were gigling and looking my way. Great.
I started to walk off not knowing where I was going. But Jesus! This school takes rich to a new level. The lockers are dark mahogany wood and the ceiling WOW!!! the ceilings... I crashed into something maybe a wall and dropped all my books I bent to pick them up and the wall bent down to pick them up as well. Wait what?! The wall bent down? I stood up OH GOD definitely not a wall. He stood in front of me like a God. American Pretty boy looks.
"sorry I was, um, elsewhere" I apologised, I could feel myself flushing.
"Of with the fairies" he suggested raising his eyebrow and smirking. Great, a jerk, should have known. Probably a player too. I sighed and walked away from him but I could feel him catch up with me in two catlike graceful strides. "No, No, I didn't mean it like that. You're just very small and with your hair you look like a fairy" then he leaned in and whispered "a very beautiful fairy". My cheeks were warming and my heart sped. Luckily just then the bell went snapping me back into reality.
Steadying my voice i just said "bye then..." pretending that I wasn't at all affected by him and walked away but before seconds went by he had caught up.
"Wait, I'm Nate by the way, Nathaniel Stevens." Aaaaah, so this was the famous Nathaniel Stevens, son of the oil billionaire. They were old old money Americans, even before they had got into oil they had been politicians and millionaires. Nate was heir to it all.
"I'll walk you to your next lesson" he told me. I hate it when boys do that, they should ask.
"its fine I'll find me own way" I walked off but not before seeing the astounded expression on Nates face. I got the impression he doesn't get rejected a lot. I smiled to myself. Boys are strange creatures. To be honest I have never had a boyfriend let alone kissed a boy. My smile dropped. There had always been a few boys that had liked me but I never wanted to date them. I knew the further you fall the harder it feels when it ends. I just don't want anymore pain.
The best thing about this school was the schedule, I get three lessons of art a day because of my 'special talent'. I also had to do three other subjects so I chose maths, chemistry and even though I hate it French. It will be useful with all the galleries in Paris.
My first lesson was art and I wanted to get there early hoping that if I will not have to do one of those embarrassing introducing things like in American TV programs. When I arrived only two girls gossiping at such a speed it was nearly impossible to keep up. The teacher was completely ignoring them on her computer.
The girls suddenly realised they were not alone and smiled waving her over. "Come over here you can sit beside me!" The girl squealed. Jesus she's hyper! She had a short brown pixie cut and had striking cheekbones. she looks genuine and nice so i walked over.
Hyper girl then said almost too fast to understand "my name Jessie! Maybe if you sit down now Miss Jewels will actually let us sit together."
"you wish" said the other girl, "my names Florence and as Jessie here already has a partner Miss wont let you sit here." Jessie just stuck her tong out at her playfully, and pulled me into the seat beside her smiling at me.
"There's always hope" She said with a mad smile. "Now so Alice has been after Raphael but he just slept with all her friends and missed her out. He is just not interested which is hilarious and..." we have a commen dislike then. She continued filling me in on the school gossip as if she had known me for years. I could feel myself drifting out of the conversation as there was just too much to think about this new school. Especially the boarding part. I'll ask Jessie...
"And then she was like..." Jessie was saying at an impressive speed, the girl knows everything about everyone! , there was no time for me to jump in with a question.
The bell went suddenly stopping Jessie in the middle of a word. The whole class suddenly started filling up and talking about there summers. These rich kids do some pretty amazing things...The teacher called the class to attention just as the final few people were coming in.
"Miss, she's in my seat" a voice said from behind me. I jumped up and apologised walking to the side of the room. The whole class was now quiet.
"Sorry were late miss" Said a voice from the door. I gasped; I had thought Nathaniel was going to be the best looking at the school. But I was wrong, whilst Nathaniel had looked like the sun, he looked like darkness. Dark brown hair and beautiful cheekbones. Oh My God! Wow! His emerald green eyes so contrasting with his dark hair caught mine and it felt like he was looking into my soul. His eyes filled with wonderment. Nathaniel coughed breaking me out of my stare but I could feel him continue watching.
The teacher just raised her hands signalling for them to come in. They took there seats at the back. The teacher then turned to me "Now class I am honoured to introduce you to Rose who just sold a painting for ten million dollars" She paused for effect letting the class gasp. "Rose you can start with us doing the school projects but you can interpret them in your own way. you can sit uuum..." The teacher looked around...
"There's spare seats here miss" Nathaniel said, I looked over and groaned. In between Nathaniel and the green eyed boy. The teacher nodded so I went and sat down. I could feel them both towering over me. They were so intimidating, not that I usually feel intimidated by boys but they were just so big!
Nathaniel had put his hand on the desk and it looked so elegant and beautiful and big. I had to draw it. I reached into my bag and found my charcoals. i started to sketch careful not to let either boy see what I was doing I kept my head down. I was so nearly finished when he moved his hand. He moved his hand ruining the whole picture :(
I must have moaned out loud as both boys turned to look at me "what's wrong?" Green eyes asked.
Realising I was going to have to explain I sighed "HE moved his hand, I was so nearly finished" I showed them my picture.
Both Nathaniel and green eyes gasped, "Can I have it?" asked Nathaniel.
"Sure" why is my voice so quiet? I rip it out of my sketch book and hand it to him. I could feel my blush growing as his fingers brushed against mine. He smiled as he saw me. Why do boys take pleasure in my embarrassment? :(
Miss's voice suddenly boomed out "Today we are doing portraits" and then looking at rose "any ideas"
I suddenly had an amazing one "well..." I started
"Speak up child"
Raising my voice slightly "I was thinking of doing a contrast portrait, devil and angel" I gestured to Nathaniel who looked pleased and Green eyed boy who looked amused so I continued on. "Nathaniel would be the angel but to make it interesting he will be too perfect. Too sweet. And green eyes will be the devil but will have a playful side". Miss nodded.
"Use the studio if you like" She said and then turned back to the class.
I started to walk out both boys following me. Green eyes came up to me smirking "My names not green eyes" Shit! Did I say that out loud? "My names Raphael". He said whilst reaching up and caressing my cheek sending sparks of electricity through it. What Sparks?! God sounds like Im in some wierd Romance novel!
When we got to the studio I had another idea, but No. I couldn't. But now I really want to. It would work so well. "I'd like to..." I could feel myself blushing, "I mean could I..." Nate and Raphael were looking at me amused. "Could I draw your muscles" I looked away unable to make eye-contact. I needed to explain. Still not looking I stuttered really fast "Its just as it would really suit the picture and..." I looked up they had stripped off there shirts letting me see there beautiful eight packs.
Before I new what I was doing I stepped forwards and ran a finger down Raphael arm chasing the patterns on it. He sucked in a breath quickly snapping me out of my trance.
"Sorry" I stuttered, "was with the fairies". Shit! Really shouldn't use that thrase anymore. Nate stood there shacking with laughter whilst Raphael just stared at me.
"There's a party tonight, Rose, you should come, just a few people in our dorm. Invite your room mate if you like." My roommate?! How could I forget about meeting her, I do hope she's nice. Do I want to go to the party?
"Um, sure" I'll probably say no later though, don't feel like a party tonight. "I'm done for today" I told the boys who had been surprisingly still.
i packed up my stuff and ran off. As today was the first day of school it was a half day so I really wanted to get the roommate thing out of the way. I walked to the office and collected some keys. Room 20.
God, what if it's Alice or one of her minions? I crossed my fingers as I opened the door. As I saw who was inside I let out a sigh of relief. Stood before me in all her hyperactive madness was Jessie.
"YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!" She screamed ramming into me with a hug. "I was so worried when they said I was getting a new roommate. But its youuuuuuuuuu Rosy Posey. This is your bed here" She said pointing.
When I entered the room I was so relieved about Jessie that I didn't look around the room. How could I miss it? It was massive with a open plan kitchen and dining table, massive sofa and two enormous emperor size beds. Who needs a kitchen, don't we get school diners?
"The kitchen is for if we don't want the school diners, which are amazing by the way" said Jessie jumping onto her bed. Is she psychic? "We are allowed to decorate our beds" She squealed showing how hers was covered in a thick fluffy blanket. That does look comfy.
"Nate and Raphael have invited me and you to there party, I don't think I'll go but..."
"Nate and Raphael invited us to their party OH MY GOD, this is.... wait, did you say you weren't going?!" Jessie squealed.
"No, but you can go"
"You are coming! Don't you dare back out!" She demanded starting poking me. Dude I am so ticklish I am dying.
"Fine, fine I'll go just stop, STOP" I was lying on the floor laughing my head off and Jessie was rolling next to me in hysterics.
"You know I have found your weakness, I can get you to do anything now" Jessie said then let out an evil laugh. Oooh Noooo... I'll just have to find out hers Mwahahahahahahahaaaaaa!
"I wanna look through your clothes, we can pick out something for us to wear!!" Jessie squealed and opened the suitcase which had magically appeared.
"They delivered it this morning, there was no name on it and it has been killing me not to open it all day" Jessie moaned and then squealed as she saw all my dresses. "You are wearing this one" She said holding up my backless red Chanel one.
"Isn't it a bit posh?" I asked. God I love that dress, Jessie has good taste.
"No, dorm parties here are always black and white tie as we all want to wear our favourite dresses!" She said clapping her hands in excitement.
"You can wear one of my dresses if you want, we are about the same height and size" I suggested.
She ran at me and hugged me "Thank you Thank You Thank You! Its good we are the same height, I don't feel so short anymore!"
She dug out a dress for herself then we got changed. "I want to do your make up, Pleeeease pretty please" I sighed and said yes. There really is no saying no to this girl.
I closed my eyes as she put make up on and soon I found myself drifting off into a deep sleep.
Poking
Stop poking
OMG Stop poking, trying to sleep here.
Fine, I opened my eyes to Jessie smiling at me. "Finally you're awake :)" She looked amazing my purple Gucci dress accented her pixie cut and made her look amazing.
I looked in the mirror and couldn't recognise myself "Pretty good isn't it" Jessie said smiling at her handiwork. I nodded and we headed off to the party.