Chapter 1 - Back to reality

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**Ella's POV** "Ella!' a voice shrieked at me. "Hi Bethany" , I said giving her a hug, sometimes I wondered how we became friends in the first place, on paper we are total opposites but then they do say opposites attract right? Bethany is confident, sociable-would talk to anyone. She has long, dark almost black wavy hair with beautiful caramel coloured eyes. She always looks pretty and takes extra care to match the right eye shadow with her outfit or accessory. I am sure one day she will be a stylist to the stars, I envy her. I on the other hand am shy and quiet around strangers and people and don't trust easily. According to Bethany I am "A natural beauty" ( I personally don't see myself like that at times) Although I do love my light freckles during the summer time. At a small height of 5ft 2 or 3 I have hazel brown hair and light blue eyes which I apparently got from my Grandfather. It is only in the last year or so that I have started making some effort with my appearance, being around Bethany encouraged me to do so.  My first few years of high school were hell! I felt like I did not fit in with "the popular people" or most people for that matter, apart from the odd friend or acquaintance in each class, everyone seemed to have already established their own clicks and bonds. Feeling like the Ugly Duckling at the time I either had my hair in one plait or a bun, I daren't leave my frizzy un-straightened hair down. Primary School on the other hand was great with a very small amount of children we all became friends , played everyday and no one judged anyone, it was bliss, so much fun and on the last day we all promised that it would stay this way when we reached high school but unfortunately popularity was more important to the girls and they barely even acknowledged me anymore. It hurt at first and sometimes I felt alone but that all changed when I met Bethany and she taught me that it's about quality not quantity when it comes to friends. "I can't believe we are in our 2nd last year of High School can you believe it? aren't you excited?" Bethany asks linking my arm walking into the school hallway. "Yes... excited about leaving , you're the best thing about high school for me" "Aww shucks!...Oh and what about some of the guys? we might even get noticed more now that we are senior students" Bethany winks "Maybe for you but I am happy for the time being NOT being noticed" I reply bluntly "Oh come on! has a boy here never caught your eye? Not even once?" "Bethany...just look around, Yes I'll admit there are some guys who are good looking but they are all immature jerks, only care about themselves, their popularity and who their next lay will be" "Harsh ...but true!, still there's no harm in just looking right?" she smirks My eyes automatically rolled, "Anyway Bethany let's just get through this last year then we can leave  school for good” In total there are 6 torturous years of high school however you can leave in year 5 after exams, some people choose to stay on to repeat classes or if they want advanced grades but for me year 5 is my get out of jail free card. “Okay but lets make this year the best one yet, we're 17 so that's almost 18 and we are seniors so we can go to my cousins party's now he can't argue about it” Bethany says proudly I raise an eyebrow “Bethany...I do want to get through this year in one piece you know, we've all heard about your cousins wild party's. Anyways lets go to class I see we are in every class together this year apart from Chemistry” “Yeah why did you choose that anyway? Chemistry is.....” she paused... “Well I don't know it just seemed better than Physics...Bethany?...What are you staring at?” Bethany's body is still, she is like a deer in headlights, “It's him” is all she whispers under her breath then continues “ I thought it was just a rumour but if what they say is true then.. it must be him”  ***
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