Story from Trisha's point of view
So after my conversation with mom and dad I started walking towards the school and I saw Amanda standing outside the entrance. Now from this angle everyone will think that she is waiting for me as a lovely sister but only I know her real intentions. She must have some set of instructions for me like dos and don'ts. So I went to her.
Me : Hey Amanda. You were waiting for me?
Amanda(A) : Yaa but not because I want to show you around but because I want to tell you something - think it as dos and don'ts.
(What did I tell you people. See)
Me : Okay. So what are those?
A: First of all I don't care about your grades. Be the nerd you are but stay away from drama club and cheerleading. They are my zones.
Okie," I replied.
A: Second and the most important. You won't interact with the people with whom I talk. None of them specially
(I know which name is gonna come. Let me give you guys a hint. It's gonna start with S and end with N.
Drumrolls people here it comes)
Amanda : Shawn. Shawn Allen.
(There it is. I told you guys. Shawn Allen - Amanda's childhood classmate and her crush since 8th grade and also the guy I dislike even without knowing him. Reason?
Oh for that we have to go in flashback.
So, this year before our final exams of class 10th there was a soccer match between my old and new school. Sam, my friend from old school was the part of the team and Shawn was too from the new school. The match was pretty intense but we lost the match.
Sam was really upset, so we gave him some time to cool down. Sarah had some work at home so she went and mostly everyone. I called Sam but he didn't answer so I went to look for him.
I found him in the parking area and guess what I saw there.
Sam and Shawn beating each other and let me tell you beating each other very brutally. If I didn't reach there in time they would have beaten each other to death. Okay a little dramatic it was. But it was bad like really bad. That's where I saw the Shawn Allen for the first time face to face. I took Sam away from there.
Shawn comes to our house but whenever he comes Amanda asks me to be in my room and lock myself till he is there. So ya I have never seen him before face to face.
I barely attend these soccer matches. I did this one coz it would have been my last in that school and thanks to Mr Allen it became quite memorable. Pls note the sarcasm.)
So back to present.
"Okay I will do as you say Amanda", I replied to her.
As our conversation ended just then came two high pitched voices. One that can make you go deaf, ya something like that.
Amanda! Amanda!
(I know these voices Sasha and Ali, the minions of Amanda. Oh did I forget to tell you Amanda is kinda queen bee of her school. Not kinda she is the queen bee. All her traits match with the description of a queen bee - she is the head of cheerleaders, has minions who support her in almost everything, dresses like a model and is friends with the soccer team players and has a crush on one of them. So, yaar typical queen bee. )
Both of them pushed past me to get to Amanda.
(Ouch my shoulder. It's gonna bruise for sure)
I thought to be polite and greeted them.
Me : Good morning girls. It's not like you care but still hi.
Hi said both in unison totally uninterested.
(It's not like I was expecting a warm hug or something. They both know me as they are frequent visitors at our house and of course they dislike me too just like Amanda. Minions you see. Can't do anything differently.)
Me : Amanda can you tell me where is the Principal.....
and before I can complete my sentence they walked inside the school.
Great!
You are on your own Trisha. Come on you can do this I gave Myself some confidence.
With all my strength and confidence I went inside the school and oouch!!!! I walked into a wall. Wait a wall in the middle of the corridor.
I am so sorry came a voice. (Okay so it wasn't a wall. Of course how can it be. Silly me.)
"No, I am sorry I wasn't looking,"I apologized.
and while saying this I looked at the person I collided with and oh my my, the first day of the new school and what a start.
In front of me was none other than Shawn freaking Allen. Wow I mean really wow. Can't get any better. I hope you guys are aware of sarcasm.
Him : No! No! It's alright.(After some pause) -Are you new?
"How do you know? Is it that obvious", I asked coldly.
Him : Yes kinda. You look nervous. Plus I haven't seen you here before. So I assumed.
"Okay great and sorry again", I said and started to walk away from him but he started to talk so I stopped.
Him : You must be looking for the Principal's office. Just go straight and then right.
"How do you know that? ", I asked suspiciously
"You are new so you must need your class schedule, locker key and all", he replied. "We already have all these things. Perks of being the old students," he added.
" I am Shawn by the way. Shawn Allen." He Introduced himself
" Ya right, thanks. I should go now. I don't wanna be late" I said.
"Yaa right, okay bye! We will meet again", he said in a friendly way.
He is weird. He talks a lot. Well I do too but doesn't matter. But talking to a complete stranger in such manner with so much ease. I don't have this talent. Anyway Principal's office. I have to be there.
"May I come in? " I asked.
"Oh yes yes come in. You must be Trisha, George's daughter. He called me to make you all comfortable", said principal West.
(Oh God! Why dad why. I told him not to do so. Now everyone is gonna think I have some issues)
"Your father and I studied in high school together", said principal West.
"Yes, dad told me about it," I replied politely.
"Let me take you to your first class," offered Mr West.
"No! That's alright. I can totally manage. You must have some other important works, "I tried to dodge his offer.
"Don't be silly. Daughter of George is like a daughter to me too, "replied Mr West
He is determined to escort me. Oh God.
He took me to my literature class. Introduced me to the class and the professor Mr Ezra Fitz.
As I was looking at a place to sit I found out Shawn and I have literature together along with Amanda, who was giving me very dangerous looks.
So I sat next to Shawn, not by choice but because it was the only seat vacant.
Shawn : Hy! We met again.
Me : Wow, what a coincidence right considering the fact that we are in the same high school. I never thought I would see you again.
Shawn : Sarcasm nice. I like it.
Me : Don't. And please shush and let me focus on the lecture.
After that he didn't say anything. First half went well. I found out that Shawn and I have almost every subjects together like Chemistry, Biology, etc. I don't understand how does he manage these subjects and his game too. Well who cares.
So right now I am trying to find a seat at the cafeteria. It's like there is no place but I saw a seat and went there
"Hy! Is this seat vacant or are you waiting for someone," I asked.
"No, it's vacant replied the girl. You can sit. "
"Thanks, "I said. "I am..
"Trisha, Amanda's sister. We know. The whole school knows," said the boy.
(Right, Amanda the queen bee. How can I forget?)
"Hy I am Max and she is Alex," the boy introduced.
"It's really nice to finally talk to someone, "I said.
Max : why? Aren't you Amanda's sister. You should be with here.
Me : We are sisters. True but not like those from cute stories. We share a different kind of relationship. You know one like - you do your stuff and don't interfere in mine types.
Alex : Oh! Okay we got it.
Me : Yaa. So, I know it's too early but friends?
I extended my hand in some hopes.
Alex and Max both grabbed my hand and said in unison, "of course"
Finally something good. We ate and talked and told me some stuff about school which I should know as I was new there.
They also told me that they were in the literature class as well. They didn't approach me before at the class because of Amanda. They kinda don't like her.
Right now I am going home. Walking.
I like to walk and I am waiting for a specific call. And just as I thought my phone rang.
I answered the call
"How are you? How was school? Was it good? Did you make any friends?" came all the questions non stop.
"Relax people. Ya I am fine. It was good. I made friends and I will give further details when you will come home and now go back to work", I replied to my parents.
"Okay okay no need to order. Bye, "said both. I laughed imaging their puppy face expressions.
In the evening we discussed our first day and I intentionally removed my encounter with Shawn from my story. I also messaged about this to Sarah.
It was a good day. I think survival in the new school won't be that tough after all.