4 CHAPTER THREE

The class went on for two hours. My eyes ran across the class. Alex was not in class.

"Weeeeee" the siren rang, and I knew we were done for the day.

"I don't have any assignment for you today, but your next assignment is going to be a group work" Mr Brown said. After marking our notes, he left the class.

I breathed a sigh of relief as I went over to my locker to arrange my backpack.

I was kinda glad. I was about to leave the class when the girl I helped earlier called me.

"Ashley" she called, and I turned back.

"Thanks" she said, grinning widely.

"It's ok" I said, and turned to leave, but she stopped me again.

"Can we be friends?" she asked with puppy eyes.

" I don't want to make any friends here, but that's impossible for me, plus this girl is not that bad" I thought, staring at her.

"Say something" she urged, waiting anxiously.

"No!" I rolled my eyes.

"I know you don't mean it" she laughed.

Seriously!

"I'll be your friend anyways" she said, walking by my side. I exhaled deeply.

I didn't understand why she was so adamant.

"Where's your dormitory?" she asked.

"Dorm G" I answered, and she smiled.

"We're in the same dormitory!" she squealed. "I hope we're in the same room" she added.

The robust looking boy I met earlier in the garden stopped us.

"Hey, get going I want to talk to your friend" He ordered.

"Who the freaking hell does he think he is?" I thought, glaring at him.

"Let's go" I pulled her along.

"Beware of him, he's a prefect, and a big bully at that," She warned.

"He's nothing but a pervert" I scoffed.

We walked together to the dormitory.

Luckily, we were in the same room, and her bed was right next to mine, while the other two beds were opposite ours. We were also sharing the same bathroom.

"By the way" she called my attention, when we walked into the room.

"My name is Anabelle" she said, dropping her backpack on her reading table.

I dropped my backpack on my reading table, and slumped against the bed.

"Ahhhhh, I'm so tired!" I exclaimed, and she smiled.

"Why are you smiling?" I asked.

"I'm happy" her smile widened.

"Why?"

"Because" she paused.

"I found myself a friend" she blurted.

"Are you kidding me? You don't have friends?" I asked, my eyes almost popping out of their sockets.

She nodded.

"Why?" I questioned further.

"Nobody wants to be my friend, I don't know why" she sighed. The smile on her face disappeared.

"Cheer up ok? I'm your friend now anyways" I said. Her face lit up, and the coners of her mouth curved into a smile.

"Do you know our roommates? she asked. I nodded negatively.

"The girl that bullied me earlier, her name is Claire. She's our roommate, and her friend, Monica too" she pulled off her uniform.

"That bitch" I muttered.

"I'm going to take a shower," she said, going into the bathroom.

I picked up my phone. I wanted to call my friends. I dialled Phoebe's number.

"Hi pal" I squeaked with excitement.

"Ashley!!" she screamed.

We talked for about 5 minutes before I hung up.

Next, I dialled Daniel's number. He was my male bestie.

"Hi Dan" I said

"Hello Ashley, how are you?" Dan asked.

We talked for about 5 minutes too before I hung up.

Anabelle walked out of the bathroom with a black towel wrapped around her body. I stood up lazily. I have to take a shower. I opened my closet, and brought out my pink towel. I brought out a black knee skirt, a pink armless top, and new undies. I spread them all on my bed.

Next I started pulling my uniform, and then I tied my towel, and walked into the bathroom.

Wow!!! Everything was pink. I put my towel on the railing, and stepped into the shower cubicle.

I felt like brushing my teeth, so I tied my towel, and plodded back into the room. Anabelle was done dressing up. She laid on her bed, pressing her phone.

I opened my closet. I picked my tooth brush and toothpaste.

"Ahhhhh!" I exclaimed, feeling relieved as the water from the shower dripped on my body.

Finally, I was done. I stepped out of the shower cubicle. I picked my towel, and wrapped it around my body before walking back into the room.

I applied my cream softly on my body. I dressed up real quick, and when I was done, I jumped on the bed, and soon, I was asleep.

I opened my eyes slowly, cursing the person making noise beneath my breath. The noise woke me up.

I was sure I haven't even slept for more than an hour. I sat up, and used my hand to rub my eyes.

"OMG!!!" a voice exclaimed. I stopped running my eyes to take a clear look at the person that spoke.

Oh! It was the bitch, Claire.

"Don't tell me she's our roommate" her eyes almost popped out in disbelief.

"I am, so what? Are you gonna throw me or what?" I snapped.

"I hate your guts, it pisses me off" she scoffed.

"She doesn't know who she's dealing with. Let me tell her first hand" Monica chipped in.

"Claire is the most popular girl in this school. She's beautiful, she's the hottest. Her boyfriend is Alex. Do you know who Alex is? He is the most popular, and handsome guy in this school, and his parents are very rich. If you cross their path, they'll crush you" she said with so much pride.

"Maybe in a fairy tale" I scoffed.

What the hell?

"Cross my path, and you'll taste hell on earth"  I threatened, lying back on my bed.

She scoffed, and went about her business.

I stood up from my bed, and moved to my reading table. I brought out my books, and started studying. Anabelle was asleep.

"Hey Anabelle, come help me pull off my shoes" Claire ordered.

"Wow! This girl really has guts" I thought.

"You're a dead meat if you stand up Ana" I fired, and she turned back to sleep.

She scoffed again, but who cares? I continued with my studies till the siren rang out.

It was dinner time.

"Ana, wake up. It's dinner time" I tapped her lightly.

She sat up rubbing her eyes sleepily. I pulled her up.

"Come on, Are you still sleepy?" I asked.

There was a knock on the door, and Claire went to open it.

"Your food is here," the young looking lady strolled in with a trolley.

Everyone of us picked our plate of food.

It was pizza and orange juice, and it was delicious, but not like mom's cooking.

I put my plate of food back into the trolley, and the rest did the same thing. The young woman took the trolley away. I looked at my watch, it was 7:30pm.

"Ana" I called.

"Yes Ashley" She answered.

"You know, you shouldn't allow anyone to bully you" I said, and she smiled.

"She's a weakling, she's got no choice" Claire pulled out her tongue, and Monica laughed.

So childish!

"Touch her, and you'll have to deal with me," I warned, and Claire scoffed.

I decided to take my books to the class to study till 9:00pm. I packed the books I needed into a small bag. I opened my closet, picked my pink hoodie, and headset. I slipped my legs into the my black flip-flop, and hung the bag over my shoulder.

"I'm off to class, I'll be back by nine" I said to Ana.

"Be careful, It's creepy out there" Ana warned.