Chapter 4

Sam's POV

"Morning" I greeted Belle as she sat in the car.

"Morning, Sam...Thanks for the ride!" She smiled.

"You should probably record your thanks if you're gonna say it all the time...at least it would save your time"

"Well...it's just that, it's been only two days since we met...So, just wanted to be polite"

"Even though we just met, I feel like we have known each other for a long time"

"I know, right?"

"So, as the feeling is mutual, stop with the sappy thank you(s)"

"Alright alright...but don't worry, I'll get my car back in a few days time"

"And I'm gonna get free rides to school!" I exclaimed and she let out a chuckle.

I parked my car and we stepped out just in time to be greeted by Meg. "Hey guys!" she took her place between me and Belle and flung her arms around our necks, trapping us in a head-lock. But she struggled with my height.

"Ugh! You are too tall!" she said in frustration. "Or maybe you are too short" I commented and regretted it immediately. She tightened her grip on my neck and started to choke me. Belle was laughing throughout the bickering and soon we joined her too.

We headed to our lockers and I was checking a message in my phone when suddenly Belle stopped in her tracks. When I looked in front of her, her locker was open with the lock broken. Hey that rhymed! Sorry, not important.

She wore an amused look and checked inside her locker. I peeked in and saw some chocolates and gifts inside and all of her belongings were safe, in the corner of the locker.

"Wow! They have taken a step ahead this time...They have freaking broke the lock! Somebody's getting famous..." Meg said in a teasing tone and gave a pointed look at Belle, smirking and wiggling her eyebrows. Belle rolled her eyes and noticed my confused look. Before she could explain, Meg interrupted.

"As you are new to school, you probably won't know. Belle is really popular. She has a lot of..." Meg was cut off from speaking anymore when Belle stomped her foot.

"Ouch! What was that for?!?" Meg cried out and Belle glared daggers at her friend but she didn't seem to notice.

"So, long story short, the gifts are from her 'fans' " she said and Belle sighed as she inspected the condition of her locker's lock.

"So that explains it all..." I finally said and Belle gave me a awkward smile.

But how can such a popular girl have just one friend? Don't such famous peeps have a group or something? These questions started rising in my head as everything didn't quite seem to fit the pieces of the puzzle. Before I could contemplate asking these questions, Meg spoke out yet again. Oh boy, she's unstoppable.

"Most friends she tried to make were either jealous of her or afraid of her popularity...that's why she doesn't have a group and all...that answers your questions, right?" Meg asked and I simply nodded.

"Okay, enough. I think I will have to fix this later. I will just keep my things in your locker, Meg. Let's head to class now" Belle said and I checked my timetable. My first class was English. Meg and Belle had History class so we parted ways and headed in opposite directions for our first class.

The class was half-empty so I occupied the most secluded backseat I could find and settled comfortably. I chatted with my mom for a while and after about five minutes, the bell rang and signaled the start of the class.

The teacher entered and started teaching. I tried to pay attention but my mind had other ideas. I already knew what she was teaching so I just zoned out. I only came out of my daydreaming when I felt a tap on my shoulder. The boy who was sitting to my right was the one who woke me up from my daydream.

"Hey, are you new here?" he asked.

Before I could reply, the doors of the classroom slammed open and Belle entered the room.