Queens

"Ugh , what the heck was I thinking" I muttered as I grabbed a tissue paper and began to mop up the blood that had spilled

"I can excuse you to go to the nurses office", the teacher said I mumbled thanks and ran shuffled away from the curious gazes of the other students

I eventually find my way to the nurses office, who gave me questioning glances at the cuts on my wrist which I decidedly ignore and look up at the ceiling counting imaginary ships.

"Do you need to speak to anyone?", the nurse eventually asks as I am about to leave the room.

"No, thanks. Everything is fine", I murmur and bolt out.

Looking at my wrist watch, I realise that it is just five minutes left before school lets out.

I use one of the exit doors and explore the surroundings lost in the beauty of the flowers and landscape.

At the sound of the bell , I rush to the entrance where I asked Steph to meet me to drop me home in a bid to escape riding with Blake.

I quickly text Blake that I would be riding with Steph

"Hey!" Steph yells waving me over to an orange Camaro.

"How do you like it?",She asks grinning widely.

"Uhm, it's very expressive, I suppose",I mutter as I get in and she drives out of the parking lot.

"Do you know the address?", I ask her over the loud music blasting from the speakers

"Duhhh, everyone knows where the Mc'Brads stay", she replies and we sit in silence as she belts out the lyrics of the song in a god awful voice.

"Do you want to make a pit stop", She asks me as I raise my eyebrow at her

"Don't worry, you'd love it",she laughs as she speeds off

After a while, she pulled up infront of a building that has a rustic feeling to it and slid out of the car.

I closed the car door taking in my surroundings.

Ther were picnic benches and tables round under umbrellas.

The door bell chimed as we walked in.

The place looked really homey and comfortable.

"Welcome to the best spot here, Creamy Palace" Steph giggled as she whisked me off to get a seat .

As soon as we sat , a waiteress came over to take our orders. Everything on the menu were sweet and comfort foods.

Steph ordered a waffle and double chocolate ice-cream milkshake, while I ordered a caramel-vanilla pistachio milkshake with pizza.

"Ouuu, good taste", Steph gushed scrolling through her phone.

My gaze flitted round the place while I waited for our order, it was basically empty save for six-eight persons.

It was perfect actually. I could see it as somewhere I could get used to going frequently to think or getsome quiet.

The waitress brought our orders and honestly, it was the best I had ever tested

Steph gave me a knowing grin. "Isn't it good?", she asked in between mouthfuls

I nodded at her as I smiled taking a bite of the pizza, I stopped mid bite catching myself.

I was not entitled to these things, I was not entitled to happiness.

I was a used piece of trash, a sex doll for Peter and the other Uncles. Like Peter usually said, 'A slut'.

"Are you okay?, Is it not good?" Steph asked noticing my mood change.

"No, I'm good, I just had a fleeting thought, that's all", I replied forcing a smile that I hoped looked even a little genuine.

"Okay, if you say so", Steph said as she chattered away.

I barely heard anything she said, but I just nodded politely like I was following her story.

When it was time to leave, I offered to pay, it was the least I could do so not to feel useless.

"Oh my!, Is that an unlimited black card.

You lucky , lucky girl" Steph gushed, her eyes glinting.

"I've many plans for that beauty , just so you know", she laughed as we headed out.

Three girls entered into the shop chattering and making alot of noise , announcing their presence.

They were dressed all skimpy and in heels and all, they looked like typical American highschool queen bees.

"Those are the queen's of Hamilton Prep" Steph whispered to me as she dragged me back to our booth where we were out of their sight

"The blonde one is Tasha, she is like the prettiest, richest and smartest girl in school, well that was before your arrival. She is head over heels for Asher but rumour has it that after he slept with her, he rejected her but she's yet to take a hint. She believes that as the queen of Hamilton, and Asher as the king, they are meant to be

The black haired one is April, she's more on the quiet side and just basically does anything Tasha tells her to do. Sometimes I think that maybe she could be nice but she barely says a word but she's Hella mean, she does all of Tasha's dirty work

And you have Pinky. Yes, her name is actually pinky and she dresses in pink always, must always have something pink on. She is just basically a dummy and always listens to Tasha and April like she can't think for herself.

Those girls are the queen's of Hamilton Prep, the highest girls on the Hamilton popularity ladder and the lead dancers on the dance team." Steph narrated everything about them to me as I sent scrutinizing glances at them.

"Stay away from them, if you can help it. They are nothing but bad news", Steph continued as she tucked a stray hair behind her ears.

"The coast is clear, let's go", I mumurred as we made move to leave.

"Is it me, or are the queen's heading over our way" Steph asked looking at me confusedly.

"Uhm,I think they are. Do you know any reason why they should come over to meet us", I asked Steph again as I grabbed my bag and swing it on my shoulder.

"Oh heyy new girl, I was wondering where I had seen you before", a voice said as I looked up to see Tasha and I slumped back into my chair

The Queens stood by the table sending us cursory glances.

"What is it?" I kurmurrred .

"Oh!, I came to check out the supposed prettyl new girl that is causing alot of uproar at school" Tasha said eyeing me up and down.

"Okay then, since that is done, I would like to be on my way, so please excuse us so we can leave", I said back at her standing up and motioning Steph to do the same.

Suddenly she moved towards me, closing up and space in between us

"I have no idea who you are, where you are from or the plans you have, but just so you know, there's a system and you should abide my it, do not even think of toppling it, know your place new girl, at the bottom and leave the top to us.

Ahh before I forget "Tasha said with a wicked grin

"Stay the fuck away from Asher, bitch. He is mine!!"