Sleeping peacefully in my bed, I cradled the pillow to my chest. The sun was beaming and causing me to groan. I crawled out of my warm bed, walking towards the bathroom. After taking a shower, realization of going to school hit me. In a whisk I dressed myself up in the uniform that aunt surprisingly bought for me and rushed downstairs for some breakfast.
A few minutes later, I layed over the chair as River rubbed me on my back trying to help me soothe my pain. Yep. You guessed it "period pains". Gosh I had completely forgotten about that but somehow a deep sharp pain by my abdomen decided to remind early in the morning. I am not having it now but my body is reminding me that it is tomorrow. Like is it weird or I am not the only one. Later aunt May handed me salty chips to deal with the pain because I could not dismiss my attendance today out of all days.
we soon arrived at FIA college , and I must say that it is gorgeous. It had mediterranean revival exterior designs which made the school look like it was some Italian royal castle. Metallics in gold and copper and a hint of rich earthly terracotta colours. I was so amazed by its designs that I did not notice I stood in the middle of the courtyard.
River yelled out my name ,taking me out of my trance and I briskly followed her to aunt May by the administrative offices where we met face-to-face with a middle aged woman smiling awkwardly at us.
"River? My dear darling>How are you?'' she asked.
'' I am well Mrs Lewis and how are you'' River answered.
I gawked at Mrs Lewis as she spoke to River in calm and gentle manner. At least she was kind. I thought to myself. she had deep dimples which complimented her beautiful balayage hairstyle .I instantly liked her . She then spoke to Aunt for a few minutes while they kept pointing and glancing at me. After what seemed like forever (yay), she called me over to them .
''Hello Zoey. Welcome to FIA college .Your Aunt tells me you from Texas and you just transferred here'' she smiled. I nod.
she offered me a few forms to sign and then she directed us off goodbye to the lobby. We sat for a few minutes then we were approached by a student who stated that she volunteered to take new students on a school tour. Her name was Defney Parker and she was from standard 8 in class Quil. she's a tall, slender girl with long blond loose waves and denty freckles.
River decided to attend her lesson since she was not new at the school and expressed that she has important things to do unlike "others". Great. Her mood swings are back.
Apparently River has been attending FIA college since standard 6 and has gained popularity over the years. She's now standard 10 at the college in feather class and is a top achiever in athletics.
Defney led me to big hard double doors with bold signage written "STANDARD 9 [FEARLESS]" and I was abruptly taken by surprise. she explained that since FIA college accommodates many students local and internationally, they needed to find a way to motivate and inspire the students here. In doing so, they saw best fit to divide the grades in 4 sections of groups [ fearless, feather, quil and lightning] to enter in competitive mood which challenges us to be number one ,hence offering rewards ( i gotta say good marketing strategy) to students who impress them. I waved Defney goodbye and stared at the doors preparing myself emotionally.
I open the doors dramatically and promptly, everyone stared at me (oh my lord.. My the floor suck me in) . I gazed at the sir sitting in his office chair pleasantly before he looked in my direction . He sighed and mumbled something not clear enough to hear.
'' Good morning. Miss..'' he said, cautiously.
'' Miss Zoey Gillbert. I am new around.Nice to meet you all'' I responded confindently smiling.
The room kept itself in silence and I knew that today was going to be a long day indeed. Oh gosh.