The Twisted Brothers

Surprise

Katherine's POV

Instead of pulling up to dropped me off at the front of the school where I saw my group of friends, Anubis pulled into a parking spot.

Turning my head to him with questioning eyes. Before I could ask, he said

“Oh! Yeah, I am the new Ancient History teacher.” My jaw dropped at his words and a deep chuckled filled the car as he reached over and closed my mouth. His hand lingered a little too long. There’s no freaking way, just my luck I turned to open my door getting away from his touch that always sent jolts of electricity on my skin and saw we were already getting stares from the massive groups sitting outside for the first bell. I almost forgot he drove a car that screamed “look at me!”  I breathed in deeply to calm my beating heart and got out quickly grumbling under my breath feeling like I was doing he walk of shame. As I started to rush to the school entrance so I could go to my locker before Home room, I could tell when Anubis got out of his vehicle because all the chattering halted then over 100 eyes were looking at me and then behind me. I heard some girls gasp and a few drama queens even fanned their selves. My cheeks turned red and I could hear my heartbeat in my ears... I have never been in the spotlight and I did not like this attention. By lunch I already knew there was going to be crazy rumors going around due to all the gossip girls this school had.

Before I could react, I was knocked down and staring at a pair of bubble gum pink high heels, I already knew who those shoes belonged to, I would find the barbie doll Jessica in them. I quickly got up and scoffed, “what the f**k was that for. Don’t you have other things to do; You know like redoing your roots. They are showing by the way” Jessica face grew red with Anger.

“Why you little…” before she could finish.

“Is there a problem here ladies?” Our principal Mrs. Williams interrupted

“No ma’am” Jessica and I said in unison. Well at least for once we agreed on something. While still glaring at her, I didn’t feel like staying for Mrs. Williams we all girls need to support each other speech. I started to walk to my locker. Passing by Jessica she gritted lowly “This isn’t over”

Of course, it isn’t, it never is when it comes to her and I, we have never really been friends but seem to keep getting put in the same academic classes and everything was a competition between us. Right now, I am rated #2 student in senior class, and she’s rated #3. That left a sour taste in her mouth and added Gas to her cunt fire.

“Ahhh Mr. Romano welcome to Water Crest High!” I heard Mr. Williams greet him. Just great, I already have to live next door to him and now get to see him for my home room and 6th period. When I am around him, my senses go all wonkers and I can’t focus. I need to avoid him at all cost. Last thing I need is getting the hots for my next-door neighbor and now also my teacher.  As I made it to my locker, I found Wendy already there bouncing up and down.

“O-M-G the new ancient history teacher is the hottest man alive! You need to spill now on how I saw you getting out his car! Why have you never told me about him? “Wendy started to rattle off and I knew if I didn’t stop her now she would keep asking more and more questions.

“Down girl, I just met him today, he is my new neighbor and offered me a ride to school cause mother dearest left me again” Disappointment went across her face at the non-juicy gossip. I love Wendy to death, but she was one of the chattiest girls here. Then her eyes brighten up and she gushed

“oh, my goodness totally needs to have more study nights at your house; wait did Miss Lee move?”

“Since when do you study? And No, my other Neighbor” her eyes widen as realization flooded across her face at what house I was speaking of.

“Does he know?” She asked concerned

“I didn’t bring it up.” I commented back.

 I grabbed my English Lit textbook for 1st period and shut my locker. We started to walk to home room. My classroom number is 605 and Wendy’s is 604. As Wendy was telling me about how her date was a jerk last night thinking he would score after the dance. I noticed already some whispers and stares in my direction. I glared at the ones who would meet my eyes before they would look elsewhere. I would nod my head or say the occasional no way to seem like I cared. In reality I didn’t really care about silly stuff like that, but I cared for Wendy. I have learned over the years how to not upset her and indulge in her gossip ways. She had a heart of pure gold and really was a super sweet girl. As we rounded the corner my homeroom door came in site, I stopped right outside Wendy’s. As she waved bye, I took a deep breath to get ready in having to see him again. Luckily for myself the classroom was empty of any god like looking teachers and just had a few students sitting at desks. Maybe he wouldn’t make it to Homeroom today. Mrs. Williams is probably talking his head off like she does with anyone who gives her the chance. I smiled at the memory of when I use to always purposely find her right before my 4th period last year, so I had an excuse to miss half of gym class. That women could go on forever. I found myself an empty desk in the back of the classroom. Further away the better, I felt like at this point. Something about Anubis unsettled me in the worst way and in the most appealing way. I wanted to remain in self-denial since I have barely spent 20 minutes with the man. So, I blamed my reaction to his exotic looks and tatted skin.  Since living in the small-town Crest Wood, you don’t really see many people that don’t fit into the everyday country lifestyle. As I sat down and settled in, I pulled out my book to get a chapter in before Homeroom was over. Two days ago I started to read A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas. It started out slow but now half way through I cant nor want to put it down. For the 3rd time today i knew i was being watch, as i looked upward my eyes found Dark Green ones boring into mine, he had a smile on his face and no shame that he was making obvious he was staring straight at me. The bell rung for Homeroom which broke our staring contest, He looked away first while causing me to smirk at the little win today. I looked towards Mrs. Williams, she had on her most peppy smile and announced 

"Class Welcome Anubis Romano to Crest Wood High! I hope each and every one of you will make him feel at home and welcome!" Her gaze swept across the classroom, oh no I thought to myself. Please don't. I looked down pretending to read my book as i felt her gaze and Anubis land on me. She then added "Katherine will you please help Mr. Romano get set up." I sighed and looked up at her and smile saying a small "Sure"

"Wonderful! I will leave you in good hands Mr.Romano, Katherine here is the best. She gave me such a warm welcome last year."  i internally groaned at myself, i had a feeling being extra nice to Mrs. Williams last year to get out of gym would bite me in the ass. Being nice always does. 

Surprise ; Surprise could today get any worse?