Chapter 1: The Book

Philips pov.

" But Madam I put so much effort in to it"

" And yet no team work, you gained a D in that part"

"But.. but"

"Try to cooperate with your team next time, group leader. Let your members join in "

" Alright but can I get an A for the meantime?"

" Of course not " she said as she left for lunch.

I made my way out of class and headed straight for lunch.

I met my friend and classmate, Oliver. He had bigger eyes compared to mine and a cute face. He looked more of a 15 year old. We sat at a table, just Oliver and I and that's when a group of bullies approached us.

They were 3 in number. The leader had very short hair with thick muscles while there was a skinny one in the left and fat one in the right. The skinny one had short messy hair while the fat one didn't.

Oliver immediately got off the table to get away but, was quickly pushed down on the seat by the fat one.

" Oliver, care to share some food with me and the Boys?. We all couldn't get lunch from home today" the Boss said.

"Just go use the money you took from him" I replied

" Shut your damn mouth" he said deeper than before. I couldn't do anything so I just obeyed and last time I fought back I had a beating. Oliver didn't say a word instead he sat down keeping his Down. Just then a voice was heard.

" Just leave the kid alone" quickly they turned looking for who said it, expecting a teacher but it was another student. He had big muscles much bigger than the leader and much taller, the bald student Dave.

" Or what are you gonna do, big guy?" The leader said looking straight in his eyes. it was like he didn't fear him after seeing his face.

Dave didn't do anything. He kept quite and stared blankly in to the leader's eyes.

" Just like I thought " the leader said and then hit the tray he was holding causing the food to scatter. The tray hit the floor and made a big noise which made everyone turned to look at us. The bullies walked off and took Oliver's lunch Box away.

After some hours later it was closing time. Oliver and I packed our stuff in our bag and went to our lockers while talking about the assignments.

" Oliver Oliver!, Where have you been!?. I've looked everywhere for you?" A girl shouted while walking to us. She had blonde hair and cute eyes. She was about the same height as Oliver. Her name was Mary.

" But we just closed school"

She paused for a second " Nevermind mind that the driver is already at the entrance. I can't carry my Book alone, they are heavy"

" Why is it always me?"

" Clearly boys are stronger than girls"

Without saying much they both walked away and Oliver took her books from her locker.

Since I'm alone I was thinking maybe I should go check out on somebody. A girl if you want to know.

I made my way to the theatre and just before I got to the door I slid through the corridor. I peeked through the door window. And saw just who I was looking for. A girl with short hair wearing nice glasses. She had a pretty face and was taller than Oliver but not taller than me. Her name was Beatrice.

She was playing the violin like an expert. She moved the stick against the volin amazingly and whoever was listening would fly into the clouds. It was so sweet I felt like I was melting. My body was feeling a little numb, before I knew it the door opened and fell right In front. Immediately she stopped playing the music and we both glanced at eachother for a while then she ran away.

" Wait" I said but she didn't stop and kept running. We know each other but why is she acting like this?. Maybe she is embarrassed. I will talk to her another time.

I decided to head back home for now.

I got to the entrance and waited for my mom to arrive. While waiting I decided to look around and watch everybody leave. Oliver took a ride from Mary in a limo. Dave took a bicycle home. Mary took a fancy car. The school population was decreasing and decreasing. By now I didn't know how much time had passed and I realised.

" Mom hasn't come to get me!!"

Quickly I took my phone and saw some messages

" Sorry honey can't come to get you.

I sent some money use it to get a ride"

" What the…" I said to myself

Quickly I rushed to the main road and stopped a taxi. The taxi looked down more than the average car height but I had to get home so you bet it, I Hopped in.

The driver was an oldman a skinny one, he wore a shirt with no sleeves. The seat was a bit uncomfortable sitting on. I felt the need to shift my body in to a comfortable position, accidentally my leg hit the drawer causing all the papers in it to fall.

" Sorry, I'll pick them up" I said, picking them up. He didn't even cared to look and just kept driving.

While packing the papers I saw a book with a dark hardcover. The papers in it were brown in colour and it had no title. But the picture in front tells you it was a storybook.

" Hey Sir, is this book yours?" He turned this time and didn't have a happy expression.

" Where did you get that!?"

" It was in the draw…."

" Give it to me" he said and forcely took it from me.

" Didn't your parents teach you not to touch people's stuff?"

" It was an accident!"

" While don't do it again!"

I sighed and murmured " what the hell!". He place the book on his side and continued driving.

Finally I got home and paid the driver his money and he drove off behind a building and packed there.

" Is that where he leaves?" I thought.

I didn't want to think too much about it so I just went into the house. It was locked which means mom wasn't home yet but I had a spare key. I made my way up to my room and unpacked my stuff.

While packing I noticed the driver's book in my bagpack.

" How did this get here?". I remember very well that he placed it by his side but how did it get here?.

' Did he put it in my bag?'. I couldn't find an answer to how it got in my Bag so I decided to return it but, before doing that let me just take a look.

I placed the book on my table and started to read

" Once there was a little girl with eyes the colour of the clouds. She wore a long white dress to her knees. Her name was Elizabeth, a name passed down from her auntie. She had a book she always loved to read. It had a black thick cover and rough brown paper. She had Her name written at the end of the book. The Book was an extraordinary one. Some may Say it is an unimaginable one. The book had the ability to speak. Elizabeth mostly found it hard to read. This way helped her understand the book. Everyday she reads the book. And it was surprising that it kept giving out new stories everyday but little did she know the book was taking her soul. If you have ever wonder where this book could be at this time there is no need to go on an adventure cuz this book is what you are reading"

The last part surprised me so I checked to see if the details of the book was true. It had a thick dark hard cover with brown paper. And at the last part the name Elizabeth was written.

Realising this, it stunted me a bit but I laughed it out.

" Haha, some people are quite creative"

I continued reading and by this time I don't know how much time had passed. Slowly I started to doze off and drop the book. Before I knew it I was asleep.