Girl in a Boy's School

by Jade Blue

  'Don't worry, sweetheart. In a few days, you'll fit in in like everyone else. Just don't get worried. Wow, nice necklace.' She said. I looked at my angel shaped necklace.

  'Thanks, my mum gave me it on my 14th birthday.' I said. I never knew a simple compliment like that would make me so happy. I was beaming. That reminded me. I have to phone Mum. I was thinking of not calling her because I was angry about the not telling me about the fact that I was travelling in a boy's school. If I was in a car, I would tell the driver to take me home. But I was in an aeroplane. I couldn't just go up to the pilot and say 'excuse me, can you turn the aeroplane around, I need to go shout at my mum.' He would think I'm crazy. But Mum, what is the reason for not telling me?

  'Well its great.' She said. It took me a while, to find out what she was talking about. The necklace. This Selma is nice. Its great to talk to her. She wasn't bored or annoyed or anything like a teacher, really. I heard boys talking from the end of the door where my dad went through.

  'Oh, the boys must be here. Now, don't let them think that your easy to get over. You've got to treat boys like you don't care about them.' She said, acting like a love guru.

  I laughed. 'Whatever. Is that something you do with your boyfriend.?' I said.

  'Nope, don't have one but I have had men who think they are all that, but eh! they ain't.' She said. I smiled. The boys were at the other end of the door. They were talking loudly and laughing. And then I heard a big voice.

  'Boys settle down!' It took a minute to realise that it was my Dad's. Wow.

  'Selma, Whats my dad like in this school?'

  She grinned. 'He's different. I mean, he understands people and he loves this school. He'll do anything for it. Hes a wierd guy but don't tell him I said that.'

  I took her words in. He'll do anything for his school. He'll do anything for his school and nothing for his daughter for years. Yes, he is a weird guy and I am surely going to tell him that one day.

  'Right, lets go.' She said. 'You ready?'

  I looked at her for a second. Was I ready? 3 words but such a hard question to answer. But automatically, like I did with the other schools, I said 'Yes.'

  She gave me a smile before getting my hand. 'You'll do great, kiddo. Be strong.'

  It was weird that she was holding my hands but I guess I needed it. She was the first ever person to hold my hand and actually mean it. My mum holded my hand whenever something bad was going to happen. But this didn't seem so bad. I felt happy.

  We walked to the door. And Selma opened it and there it was. The moment that I knew would come. About 300 boys, all eyes on me.

  CHAPTER 10: WAS A FOOL, ALWAYS A FOOL

  I quietly walked into the room, looking down at the wooden floor. I can't believe I was nervous. I'm never nervous. I'm always fine. But right now, I rather fall in a deep hole than look at these judgemental eyes. I was in a boy's school, for goodness sake. Selma squeezed my hand for reasurance. She gave a quick smile. I looked up. They were still staring at me. Their face was.... faceless. I couldn't see what they were thinking..

  What the hell? I thought this was a boy's school? What's going on here? Did I come into the wrong school? Thats what I thought might have been in thier minds. And you never know, it just might be.

  My dad was up on the stage. Well, it looked like a stage anyway. He was talking about having a good attendance and normal school things when I walked in. He gave me a quick smile before introducing them to me.

  'Boys, this is Celia-' My dad said.

  'It's CeCe.' I blurted. Wow, they looked at me the same way. I looked at all the boys. Some were cute, some were nerdy and some were just plain... guys.

  'Okay, CeCe.' He looked back at the students. 'And she's going to be studying in this school for a few months. And I hope you all be nice to her.' He said strictly. He seemed like a regular teacher when hes with the school. But when hes with me, he just seems like an apologic father. 'Celia- I mean, CeCe, why don't you come up here and say something about yourself.'

  I groaned quietly. Why should I talk about myself? They will find out about me soon enough anyway. But there wasn't time to say no. Everyone waited for me to get on stage and say something about myself.

  I walked up the 3 stairs, hoping I wouldn't slip and stood behind the desk where my dad was standing. I looked at everyone. They all looked puzzled. You know what, it would be normal if there was some murmering or giggles. But there was not of it. None of it at all.

  I cleared my throat before starting. 'Hi, I'm CeCe, as you've already heard. And I came here from the UK to study. And yeah. Thats it really..' I said akwardly. And they face didn't change. But a few of them, gave a little smile. I smiled back. Well, atleast that was something. 'Oh, and I love icecream. Specially chocolate icecream. I mean, I love all the icecreams but its just that chocolate stands out. I'm not trying to say that I hate the others because the others are nice too. The least I like is banana. I mean, its a fruit. It shouldn't be mixed with icecream. I mean, you don't see me mixing rice with smarties. It just isn't right. But still it isn't a crime to have it. So I guess I'm okay-'

  'CeCe.' My dad said. Oops, I was rambling again. I looked at the boys to see them looking bored. Yeah, this is bad.

  I walked off the stage and sat with Selma. She gave me a thumbs up. I gave a quick smile before biting my lip. I don't think being here was a good idea. I will end up getting mad and hurting people. Or lots of pens.. I know its weird that I like snapping pens in half when i'm mad. But I just can't help it. Pens are better than snapping people. I giggled to myself. Just when I thought not one was going to look at me, all of them do.

  I mouthed 'sorry.' And looked at my hands that were on my lap. Embarrasing...

  My dad went on about how cleaning your rooms important and arriving in class early. He was a really boring person to be honest. I mean, I should be amazed that I'm with my dad, but how come at least one boy hasn't fallen asleep. Or look sleepy.

  'Right. Now you know all the rules and regulations, I'm hoping you don't break any of them. Now any questions?' Dad said at the end. A few people put their hand up but all they were talking about was the after school clubs that are going to be held. Nothing special. Nothing about why a girl is in this school.

  'Right, you can all go to your class. Thank you.' Everyone moved to the door which I was near. Boys gave me looks. All kind of looks. A bit of them were checking me out, others were disgusted, and others had no idea what was going on. Dad came near me and gave me a paper.

  'Its your schedule. Ive got you favourite lessons mixed up through the week. The blanks are just free time with Selma. To help you with your work.' He said happily. I gave a fake smile before checking what my first lesson there is. Ah, Maths. Awesome.

  'Don't worry, you have Maths with me.' Selma said. I smiled. Okay, atleast it won't be that awkward. 'And good look. You want to come with me to Maths?'

  'I'm fine.' I said. It wasn't that I didn't want to go with her, I just wanted to see the place, by myself. Dad said that theres 25minutes before the first lesson starts so I thought I'll just wonder around. I looked at the boys who were staring at me. I gave a little smile. They gave a smile back before laughing about something with their friends.

  I sighed. Here I am and here I will stay.

  CHAPTER 10: THAT ONE THING

  I went to the playground where there was grass and benches. I sighed. Here I am. In a boy's school. I sat on one of the benches and got my mobile out. This should be good time to phone my mum.

  'Hello?' A voice said.

  'Is this Mum?' I said, making sure its not one of her friends like before.

  'CeCe! You finally called. I couldn't get hold of your number. How are you, sweetheart?' She said, sounding happy. Well, I guess she wasn't worried.

  'I'm doing fine. Just hangin about. In a boy's school.' I said. She sighed.

  'I'm sorry CeCe, I didn't mean to-'

  'It's fine. I'm doing okay.' I said. I didn't want to hear it before I get m
ore mad. 'So hows it going over there?'

  'Nothing much. I just got my nails done because I'm going out for a drink with my friends.' She said normally. I smiled. That was what I said a few weeks ago. It seems weird when my mum says it.

  'Okay. Thats great. My dad is nice and hes-'

  'Sorry CeCe, I have to go.' My mum said out of no where. For some reason, I felt that she just said that to avoid the conversation.Why?

  'But Mum-'

  'Sorry, I'll talk to you later. Phone me okay? Friends are here. Take care in school and don't get in trouble or I will come there. Byeee.' She said before hanging up. How could she? I was talking to her. Oh Man! She hasn't changed at all. The same old annoying mum.

  'Hey!!' I looked up to see Finn in his uniform. Wow, he looked great. I thought the uniform made everyone look like a robot, but nope. Not everyone. I gave a big smile.

  'Finn, I was wondering where you were.' I said.

  'Yeah, I was kind of late. My cousin was still asleep. You know how long it takes to wake him up?' He said, his scottish accent making him sound awesome. His hands were behing his back. It took me a while to notice that he was hiding something behind his back.

  'Whats that?' I pointed to his back. He gave a big smile.

  'Well, I heard you at the opening day. You were rambling about how much you love chocolate Icecream so...' He showed me a delicious Icecream on a cone. I smiled with delight and hunger.

  'Finn, your the best.' I took the icecream from him and gave him a big hug.

  'I know. You looked really sad when you found out about this school so I just got you this from the school kitchen. But I better be going. What lesson do you have next?'

  I grinned happily. 'Firstly, you have icecream in the school kitchen?' I said, gobsmacked. He laughed and nodded. 'And I've got Maths.' I said.

  'With Miss Rain?' He said. I nodded. 'Thats great! I mean, Ive got Maths with her too. I'll see you then.' He said. I waved before he went into one of the doors.

  I sighed. It wasn't going to be that bad.

  CHAPTER 11: THE WORSE IS NOT OVER YET...

  I walked into class. I smiled when I saw that no one was here except Selma.

  The classroom was different from what I had. There were not a lot of decorations on the wall except a few bits and bob about recycling. I frowned. This school definately needs a girl's touch. Selma sat on her chair, sorting some sheets out. She saw me and gave a massive smile.

  'CeCe, you're here.' She said happily. 'Good that you came early. Well we have seating plans and I was wondering if you wanted to sit near me at my desk.'

  I frowned. Sit near the teachers desk? Am I in trouble or something?

  'Why?' I said, biting my lip. She saw me getting worried and smiled.

  'Sorry, I forgot to explain.' She said. 'You see, we have less seats and all the boys all have a seating plan. We take seating plans really serious in school. And, well there is one seat but-'

  'Okay, I'll sit there.' I said, smiling. I really didn't want to sit near the teacher. It made me look like I'm different. Well, I am different. I'm a freaking girl! But If I'm staying in this school for a long time, I rather try to fit in.

  'Are you sure?' She said. 'Are you sure you want to sit near the boy?'

  I nodded. 'Yep. Wheres the spare seat?'

  She bit my lip, looking worried. Why was she worried. 'Well, its at the back.' She said. She pointed at the seat at the back corner. I smiled before going there and sitting.

  Selma gave a quick smile before rushing to the door to let the boys in. Here we go.

  The boy's rushed in laughing about something. They saw me and stopped. I smiled but they ignored me and sat on they're scheduled seat. One by one, other boys came in giving me the stares and weird looks. I had to do this and I knew what I was getting into.

  I kept on looking at the door for Finn to come and like a wish, it came true.

  He came in with some friends. He looked around and then saw me. He gave a wave and came up to me. Please say he's sitting with me!!

  His friends didn't look at him in a wierd way like the rest. I think he told them about me.

  'Hey!' He said, like he never met me a few minutes ago.

  'Hi!'

  He looked at me and my seat.

  'Wait, your sitting here?' He said, looking worried.

  'Yeah, why?' I said, looking confused. 'Selma told me to sit here, I thought it was fine. It isn't?'

  He saw me frowing and smiled just like Selma did. ' No No, its just my cousin-'

  'Okay, everyone settle down! Go to your seats and open up your books to page 34!' Miss Rain shouted. Whoa, she had a big voice. I guess she was used to it when she's been in this school for a long time. Boys are made to shout to.

  'Talk later?' Finn said. I nodded and he went to his seat. And guess what, its was at the front left. The farest away from me! How am I going to live!!!!

  Everyone came in and sat around. The whole class was filled but there was no one sitting next to me. I guess, there was nothing to worry about.

  Selma gave me the maths book and gave a quick wink before going back to the lesson.

  'Okay, class. I guess you've seen the new student in the school.' She said looking at me. Oh no! Why did she have to introduce me? I already did it in the hall and mucked it up. 'She is a very nice student so please be nice to her.' Everyone looked at me. A few guys gave a wink. Some just stared and some just smiled like Finn.

  'I hope you boys will be more better because there is a lady amongst us.' She continued. Oh God! She was going to embarrass me to death! 'Her name is CeCe and she is the headmaster's daughter. Some may be confused... well don't because this girl is amazing and she has this nice necklace that I really liked and-'

  'Er.. Miss, thats enough for them to know.' I said, giving her a fake smile. She bit her lip.

  'How silly of me!' She said. Everyone rolled their eyes. I rolled with them. She really was silly.

  'Right! Lets get back to class-'

  Someone kicked the door opened. He came in, looking like a mess. Everyone stared at him. He was on the phone talking to someone. I looked at him closely. Whoa, he was hot!

  He had black messy but cute hair and I tried to look closely but couldn't see his eye color. He was so handsome that I felt my cheeks go red.

  'The guy told me to get lost and I was like, man you brought this yourself.' He said. To my amazement, he didn't have a scottish accent. He had an american accent that made him more hotter. He continued talking on the phone like it was a normal day. I looked at Miss Rain and saw her red face. She looked so angry that I thought she was about to explode.

  He still continues. 'I told him what I would tell anyone who kicks me. I told him to f-'

  'Mr Matt Rhodes!' Selma shouted. I winced. Whoa, I smell a drama...

  He looked at and rolled his eyes. 'Mate, I've got to go.' He said. He put his phone in his pocket and smiled. 'Hi Miss Rain, its been a long time-'

  'Matt, what kind of behaviour is this! You come into class, 10 minutes late-'

  'Actually its 5-' He said, not helping at all.

  'No, you disturb my class and use swearing andfoul language that-'

  'I didn't say it actually. You stopped me before I could say f-'

  'Stop it!' She said. Her face was crazy. He must be teh bad boy that every teacher hates. Specially Miss Rain. 'Just see me after lesson for your detention.'

  He frowned like he didn't deserve it. Whoa, he was worser than me. And I didn't know if that was possible. But that wasn't the thing that was bothering me. There was only one seat left in the class and that was next to me. Oh man, he has to sit next to me. I was going to avoid myself from bad boys but nope! One is going to sit next to me. Sitting with the teacher didn't seem that bad.

  I looked down. I had to act distant from him. He turned to go to his seat and froze.

  I looked up to see him staring at me. Blue. His eye color was blue. There was something in his eyes that made me stare. I quickly pu
t my head down and opened the book to the page. I forgot the page, but I tried to look busy.

  'Hold up!' He said. I looked up. He frowned at me. 'Why the f-'

  'Matt!' Selma said, angrily.

  'Sorry.' He put his hands up. 'I meant, why the fish is there a girl in this classroom?' He said pointing at me.

  I bit my lip. Shall I say something?

  'Matt, didn't you come to assembly?' Selma said. I looked around. Everyone was quiet. Why were they quiet? It looked like they were afraid of him. Hmm, maybe they were. I looked at Finn who looked uncomfortable. Why?

  'Nope, I never came. I was late. But what the hell?' He said. He looked around. 'Guys! There's a freaking girl in the room! In a school!' He shouted to everyone. Selma tried to stop him but he kept on shouting. She looked tired. She massaged her head. She looked like my mum when she's fed up with me.

  'He quickly walked to me and sat in his seat next to me. Everyone stared at both of us except Finn for some reason. His head was on the table and he was banging himself.

  But Matt wasn't done. 'Well?' He said. He stared at me, waiting for an answer.

  I sighed. He's turning into a pain in the neck. 'I'm here to study like the rest of you. Now if you won't mind-'

  'But you're a girl.' He said.

  'Really?!' I said sarcastially. Oh God, I was angry now. You see, I get angry easily. That was the reason for getting excluded from lots of schools. I thought my anger was finished. But I was so wrong.

  'Listen, why are you making such a big deal about it! I'm a girl in a boy's school. Big whoop! If you really have a problem about it, then talk to a teacher not me. Just leave me alone!' I shouted. Everyone stared at me. Finn looked too. His face, shocked and surprised.

  I bit my lip. I pushed it far. I looked at Matt. He was smiling. What the hell?

  'Miss Rain, can we just continue with the lesson?' I said, getting back to my work.

  Miss Rain looked shocked but then, cleared her throat before continuing with the lesson. Everyone looked at us two for a while, before turning back to their work. Something was wrong with Finn. He was acting weird.