chapter 1 the new girl

A Chapter by herzombieblog

it was spouse to be an easy senior year for Jake he had no plans to do anything he wanted it to fly by but then she moved into town and turned his world upside down

I'll never forget the day I met her... She was so beautiful... so mesmerizing... She had blue eyes that drew you in with one look and a smile that made your heart stop in it's tracks, her voice... Oh her voice was like angel. The green apple scent of her shampoo and her shiny black hair... it's breathtaking. I get butterflies each time I would see this beautiful girl. She had a name that fits her outstanding beauty her name was Belladonna.

Everyone in school is talking about her ever since her arrival in this small town. Some say she was kicked out of her previous school for almost killing a kid in a fight and the others say her mom died and her father moved her here in hope of starting over with a clean slate. I didn't seem to care what happened or how she ended up here, all I knew was she was the most beautiful girl I have ever seen.

It's the first day back to school. This morning I am excited but nervous all at the same time. It's my last day of high school, my senior year! Next year I won't have to worry about getting up early or rushing to finish homework! For now I want my last year to be perfect . This year I am gonna go solo. Accounting to a bad year last year I don't want any of a social life whatsoever. No friends, no girlfriends, and mostly no drama. I just want one year to go my way. After I walk across the stage in June I won't see any of these delinquents again. I don't care that I won't see them again considering most of the kids hate me anyway... the feeling is quite mutual.

Suddenly my younger brother, Drew, came running in my room screaming at the top of his lungs:

"Get up it's time for school!"

He stopped looking very disappointed to see me already awake and getting dressed for the day. I looked at him with a grin. I totally foiled his little plan of torment.

"I know what time it is Drew, I'll be right down."

In defeat he pouts at me giving me the 9 year old signature puppy eyes. He knows it doesn't work on me or Ivy but it works on Mom from time to time. A mischievous grin grew across Drew's face, he ran off giggling he remembered our 14 year old sister Ivy was still sleeping. She didn't have to get up for another 10 minutes her class don't start until 9:00 while mine and Drew's class start until 8:00. He has one more chance to jump on a bed. It's his absolute favorite way to wake us up each morning, it bothered me a lot at first but it doesn't anymore, I mean as long as it makes him happy and keeps him busy and out of trouble. Go ahead kid.

I just grabbed my bag when I heard Ivy scream. Drew got her up.

"Get out you little troll!"

I step out of my bedroom and look down the hall. Drew came hightailing out of her room giggling as loud as he could. He gives me a fly by high five and ran in my closet. I close the door and sit on my bed scrolling through YouTube. I hear Ivy's door open. I count.

1... 2... 3... 4... 5-

"WHERE IS HE?! HE'S DEAD MEAT!"

I look at her with a convincing fake confused look. I shrug.

"I dunno Ivy, but I think I saw him go in Mom's room. I would check there you might find him."

Before she left I smirk at her pointing at her extremely messy hair.

"Nice bed hair you have there Princess."

Insulted, she punches my arm staring daggers at me before stomping back into her room and slamming the door behind her. I know making her mad isn't the smartest thing in the world to do and I'm almost certain that she will get back at me later.

I open the closet door. Drew pokes his head out looking around.

"Is Ivyzilla gone?"

I laugh and ruffle his copper colored hair.

"Yes she is the coast is clear. You should get dressed and eat breakfast. The bus will pick us up in a few minutes."

I grab my bag and walk into the kitchen in hopes that Drew hasn't eaten the last bagel that I was saving. My mom, that was making breakfast, gives me a hug as I brew a Morning Blend Keurig Cup.

"Good Morning honey. Are you excited for school?"

I shrug adding Irish Cream creamer and heading teaspoons of coffee in my portable cup.

"Yeah I guess, I mean, it's just another year at the same school it's nothing worth celebrating. It's just my last year."

Mom smiles.

"Well Alec, I hope the first day of your last year goes well. Sit down I made you and your siblings bacon and eggs for breakfast before school."

A moment later, Ivy, came in the kitchen bawling. She lays her head on the table her phone in her hand. Mom rubs the back of her head.

"What's wrong Ivy?"

Ivy shot her head up tears still running down her face.

"C-Carmella asked me what I was gonna wear... I-I told her I was gonna wear a pink tank top with skinny jeans. I took a selfie and then she replies twins and a selfie she's wearing the same thing and states she looks better on her than me. I-I wanted to wear it Mom there is no way on earth that Carmella and I can be seen dressed the same. The girls are brutal and will never let us live that down! I-I have nothing to wear I'm dropping out! I'm gonna die!"

Oh my God can this kid act. I stopped caring after I heard her say Carmella. I don't know what is with teen girls and wearing the same outfit. It always causes a war and they act like the world is coming to an end. Heaven forbid if they are seen wearing the same outfit. It seems like every time she mentions Carmella it's always about some dumb fashion meltdown. I don't think I will ever understand her nor do I want to.

Mom tried to calm her down by suggesting that she wears one of her other new shirts and yoga pants. That made it worse. Drew and I ate our food while Ivy is in the middle of her insane fashion crisis. I helped Drew get his book bag on and grab our lunches out of the fridge on the way out the door. As I open the front door, Ivy pushes poor Drew out of the way and sprints to her room crying. I help him up and brush him off.

"You okay?"

He nods. I look at Mom who looks like she is furious she is dialing the phone.

"You and your brother go ahead to the bus I'll drive Drama Queen to school."

I laugh and wave as I go outside with Drew. I always follow Mom's protocol and held his hand as we walk to the bus stop at the end of the street. We were in sight distance of the bus stop when Drew happened to spot his 8 year old best friend and classmate Tom. He begins to bounce in excitement. I happened to notice they had matching WWE book bags. At least he don't have crazy meltdowns like Ivy and finds it kinda cool they have something matching.

The maniac meltdowns really must be a girl thing...

I let go of his hand so he can catch up and talk to Tom. Good thing he waited for me when he was at Tom's side. If he didn't and I lost him Mom would have a heart attack. I am almost to the bus stop when I heard a car motor growing louder behind me. I turned around at the perfect time just to see a black convertible drive by. In the passenger seat was no other than Belladonna. She waves to me as she passes turning the first corner on the same street leading to the High School. My heart had skipped a beat. She is so beautiful. I stopped in awe as if nothing else around me even existed. I snap back to reality just noticing that the only small problem is that there was a guy around her age in the driver seat. Ignoring that dilemma I'm rather excited and hope that she goes to the same school as me which means that I have a chance to meet her and talk to her, maybe I'll get to know her. Maybe this year will go my way after all...

To be continued...