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Emily

I woke up and looked at the clock telling me it's 6:30am, time to get up and get ready for school. Yeah! Note the sarcasm. Its like my second worst place in the world.

Sighing heavily, I crawl off the bed to the window and push the curtains aside. The window is still locked but the sunlight managed to pour in and bathe everywhere with its light. After the morning rays steals into my room, I get up to trudge slowly into the bathroom.

I feel a lot better as soon as warm water rains on me. I like it when it's warm, it always make me feel at ease. When I was done, I put on a purple plain shirt, black leggings and a pair of white saddle shoes.I threw my black hoodie on, making sure to leave my hair down. Then I looked at the time and silently curse In my head 6:54am!. I need to make breakfast for Joshua or I'll end up beaten up this morning and i really don't want that.

I hurried downstairs, did my chores and proceeded in making breakfast, which was eggs, toast and bacon sandwich. When I was done, I put an ice cold beer with it. Afterwards, I rush out with my bag to school.

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"Loser."

"Why does she always put on an hoodie?"

"Maybe she's ugly and uses it to cover her scars."

I ignored the students whispering about me in the hallway of Neville High and continued my journey towards my locker. I did the combination, placing my backpack inside. The insults and whispers isn't a new thing to me, it mostly begins with harsh shoves from the populars and students tripping me.

A hand on my locker made me flinch, I looked up to see a pair of light blue eyes glaring down at me. Of course I will never forget the smug smirk he always had on when he sees me. The most popular and handsome boy in school, Henry Parker, the bad boy of the school, a player who change girls like he changes his shirt. 90% of the girls in school fall at his feet but not me, he's way out of my league. He started bullying me in 5th grade. It's mostly verbal insult, he hasn't gone physical on me yet.

"Emily, Emily, how was the weekend, hope you did my homework?"

"Y-yes." I stuttered handing him the notebook. He snatched it from my hand, going through the notebook.

"Well-done Emily, meet me at lunch." He patted my head like as if he was petting a dog, before walking away, blowing a kiss at a group of girls who giggled seductively.

I sigh closing my locker. It's always like this, Henry and his group of friends give me their homeworks and I can't refuse cause it will lead to slaps, kicks and punches. I remember when Henry's friends cornered and beat me up on my way home. They didn't care about the fact that they are beating up a girl. Another reason why they hate me is because I get praised by teachers when it comes to school works.

"Good job Emily, you know Henry, i think you should learn from Emily, maybe you will be able to get good grades." A teacher once commented but I will never forget the death glare Henry sent my way.

I continue making my way down the hallway only to bump into someone making the person books fall down. I quickly bent down and picked up the book, afraid that it might be one of my bullies. I looked up to see a tall boy with blond hair, he had a pair of glasses on but I could still see his beautiful grey eyes.

"Sorry." I stuttered, when I felt his cold glare on me. Kind of funny how someone putting on glasses be so intimidating.

'And handsome' My subconscious told me.

"Give the girl a break Xav." A boy with brown hair and light brown eyes said. "You are scaring her." That's when I noticed the two boys standing behind him. 

"Why does she look frightened of us?" The other boy asked, he also has brown hair but blue eyes.

"H-here." I stuttered giving the boy with glasses his book back. He took it from my hand and stared at me making me fidget under his stare. I practically turn around and ran to the opposite side. I was confused, anytime I bump into a student, they either yell, insult or push me away but these guys looked like they didn't know who i was at all. I glanced down at my watch as a frown makes its way on my face. It's just 7:20!

Gosh! Why did I have to come to school so early? I'm scared of waiting in the class cause of what I might see there and one of the bullies. Last time I went to an empty class what I saw in front of me was horrible. Henry was making out with a girl on the teacher's table, his hands were all over her.

Shuddering at the memory, I wandered around the hall, even though I still got whispers, insults and shoves. Mrs Smith, the English teacher was just coming out if the office when she sighted me, she softly before walking over to me.

"Good morning Mrs Smith."I greeted politely.

"Morning dear, you are the was I was looking for."

I furrowed my brows in confusion."Really? What for?"

"The principal wants to see you in his office"

"Okay, I'll see him right now."

She nodded and walked away leaving me in confusion as I make my way to the principal's office. Have I done something wrong? Did Henry lie against me to the principal? Why would the principal request to see me?Oh God am I getting expelled?

'Shut up Emily you are overreacting.' my subconscious told.

I took in and out a deep breath before knocking on the door. I hear a gruff and deep 'Come in' from inside. I quickly opening the door and walked in gently closing it behind me.

Shocked is an understatement. The three boys I bumped into earlier were standing in front of me. I quickly averted my gaze when I locked eyes with the intimidating boy with glasses.

"Good morning Principal Brooks." I greeted. Thank God my voice didn't come out as an embarrassing squeak.

"Morning Emily." He replied."We have new students and I will like you to give them a tour in the building."

"Okay sir." I said quietly.

When only smiled, I took it as my cue to leave, the three guys trailing behind me.

"We meet again." The guy with brown hair and light brown eyes said. He raised his hand and I flinched, closing my eyes and moving backwards. 

"Please dont hurt me." I whimpered. When no one said a thing, I open my eyes to see all of them looking confused. The guy with brown hair stared at me, his eye brows furrowed.

"Why would you think..... I don't hit girls." He said.

"You don't need to be scared of us" The other guy with brown hair and blue eyes said. I glanced at the guy with glasses to see him staring at me.

"Xavier." He suddenly said. Is it weird for me to say that he has a charming voice?

"Huh?" I asked, feeling confused.

"I'm Xavier." He said.