Dusk Till Dawn Triple Town

The Scholarship

Alice's POV.

I don't wanna wake up. I just don't wanna, I feel so good right now. So so good on this comfy bed, warm duvet, and soft silky PJs. Everything one could wish for, after long nights of study.

But the sun has other plans, and those singing birds. If you call that singing. I covered my head with my pillows, it rained last night making it hard to get up.

Wait why was I studying again?

Before my mind could register the question, a crashing sound got me up. I jumped out of bed, all the sleepiness and dizziness gone. I faced the entrance to my room aka the attic.

Standing there was a five year old Asian boy. Dark long hair covering his huge kissable forehead, chubby cheeks for fluffing and also kissable, mouth forming a pout. And dark brown sleepy eyes. This adorable boy was none other than Myles.

"Happy Birthday?" He announced smiling sheepishly. He was covered from head to toe in juice. Come to think of it, the whole floor was covered in food. Eggs, toast, more juice and Lucy's apricot jam, all from a broken tray. Guess that's where the sound came from.

"Er.....em.....it wasn't my fault, I just tripped....I'll go make you another one?" he said while blushing. Aww! so cute, I just want to hug him and squish out his fluffiness.

"Wait you made this for me?" I asked smiling. "Thank you".

"Yes, with Lady Georgia. But now it's ruined". He looked at me with those brown eyes while pouting. My heart is butter, officially butter.

"Aww, come here you". He came over running with his little legs. I picked him up, ignoring his sticky situation. I hugged him and delivered kiss all over his face, while he was giggling. " I wish you could have tasted it". He said between giggles.

I'm sure it would have been delicious". I assured him, kissing him on both cheeks.

"As my cooking ever failed you?" Lady Georgia asked coming into my room {again attic}. You're finally awake. I thought you'll need something to eat before school". She stared at the mess on the floor.

Wait.....

Did she....

School?....

"Oh my god!", I rushed out grabbing a towel and headed for the bathroom. How could I forget about school do soon, most especially the competition. Oh Miss Thompson is gonna be so mad.

After brushing my teeth and a quick shower I rushed back into my room. Lady Georgia was already pulling out a deep blue knee length gown. It made of lace and it had black beads forming rose like pattern in the waist area. The sleeves where long and it had a heart shaped neckline. It was gorgeous and I never knew I had that. Wait I never own gowns. I only borrow them from Ally.

"That isn't mine". I said confused, it was so hard to resist.

"Well since you don't want it, I guess I'll give it to Sunny, she does like all these fancy......Humph!" I hugged her before she could complete her sentence. "I love it", I said running my fingers against the material. "It's beautiful, can I try it on?"

"Well it's not for eating now, is it?" she chuckled. "Go on, try it". She said eagerly, like a kid receiving a bag of chocolates. She stood up heading for my door. "Ill be right out side if you need anything. Oh and Alice, happy birthday". she said before closing my door.

I looked back to the dress, hoping not to rip it apart while wearing. I know I'm not fat, but we're talking about me. I love food, good food, tasty unhealthy food and I eat and I never get fat. But when it comes to those competitions, with those fancy British competitors aka, our opponents, that's when I feel fat.

After a long time deciding, I finally tried it on. Not far from my window, stood a full length mirror, I nearly used {no time for myself when it comes to study}. I walked over to it a bit nervous about my appearance.

I was speechless, mute, karakabonga, {it's that even a word?}.

My mouth was left open as I gauzed at my reflection. The dress brought out the curves I thought I never had. After wearing jeans shorts and overalls all my life, I've never felt more beautiful.

"My oh my" Pebbles trotted over without taking his eyes off me. "looks like someone's going to have fun tonight. Too bad you're not getting a gift from me, it's a way of punishing you for missing mine six times in a row".

"Ah now Mister, you've got it twisted, it was you who missed mine six times in a row". Finally getting my voice I replied.

"Whatever, happy happy birthday to you Alice. May you keep your sanity till you're all bones, no flesh ". Just the way he trotted in, he trotted out. In no time my attention was back to mirror. The only thing left was my hair, no I don't feel like using makeup today.

I turned away, about to get Lady Georgia when something caught my attention. My eyes, I thought I saw something in them. I moved closer to the mirror, my deep dark brown eyes starred right back at me.

For a moment I thought.... No way.... It can't be.... That's not right.... Oh my god.

My eyes were changing colour. From green to brown and then green again. I closed my eyes while shaking my head, trying to shake away any trace of dizziness. I gauzed back at my reflection, luckily my eyes were its natural brown colour. Must have been hunger.

Almost turning around, the door bursted open revealing all seven sisters. They tackled me to the floor in a group hug. "Happy birthday". They all cried out.

"Oh my, look at her". {Lily}

"She's grown so fast". {Sunny}

"Of cause she has, she's.... er....". {Rose}

"Eighteen and ready for a new beginning". {Merry gold}

"The adult life". {Violet}

"And she's gorgeous in that dress". {Ally}

"I bet know one could stop looking at her, especially.... " {Daffodil}

"Boys!" they all sighed, getting off me, one after the other. The door opened again, "oh my, Alice". Lady Georgia dried out with joy. "Look at you, looks like you wouldn't be coming home tonight from the party tonight after all".

All the girls made a shooshing sound at Lady Georgia. "Ops, my bad".

"What party?" I asked, looking at the women before me. "She's just talking about the surprise birthday party for you. Which isn't a surprise anymore, sorry".

"Oh, it's okay. You don't need to do all that, it's just a birthday". I said quickly trying to assure them. "Look now Missy, you're having that birthday party when you get home, whether you like it or not. It's not every time you turn eighteen". Yep she got me, Lady Georgia know how much I hate attention.

"Alright girls, we've got work to do, the guest will soon be up, chop chop". Lady Georgia announced chasing the sisters out of my room. “Sunny, you're toilet duties this week, Marigold, Rose, Violet, you get to set the dinning room. The rest to the kitchen”.

“Why do I get the toilet?” Sunny whined. “Because I said so, scurry before I lay my hands on you, silly girl”.

"Alice, I've already made your favorite. It's downstairs on the kitchen counter". She took out a pair of blue flats. "Were this will you. You've got the only Twenty minutes to get to school, Mary sends her wishes and wants to speak with you when you return".

"Now she wants to see me". I said sarcastically. Lady Georgia just shrugged handing me the shoes. "I'm the one delivering the message here. You have another surprise waiting for you downstairs. Now hurry!"

She hugged me, kissed both of my cheeks in that motherly way and pushed me out of the room. I hurried into the kitchen, grabbed my lunch and heading out.

I got out with the light morning breeze hitting my hair, which I tied into a ponytail. I jogged over to my spot where I had parked my truck, as I got nearer, I stopped.

"My lord! No way!" I cried out. The tires had been changed, the old rotten car seats has been replaced. And it was repainted red, giving it a brand new look. I unlocked it and got in feeling giddy. I found a note on the steering wheel.

Thought she could get a make over. She deserved it. Take care of her and Happy Birthday Alice

Love Symon

PS: she doesn't run on gas.

PPS: come visit an old friend would ya!

This is going to be happiest day of my life. I'm so lucky to be surrounded by the people I love and care about. I thought, starting the truck. The seven sisters are like sisters to me, Lady Georgia is like a mother to me, Myles, Symon, Matt, pebbles and the guest. I wouldn't have it any other way. Nothing could change how I'm feeling right now.

I got to school in time, just enough for a quick revision. We're lucky the competition was in form of a Computer Based Test {CBT}.

That way there'll be less tension in answering questions. It's in total of fifty questions, all the scores will be added and decided by three for each team.

My other team mates Caleb Barks and Daniel Barks {Who are cousins by the way} where already there. Both have the same red hair and blue eyes. They look more like twins if you ask me, except Daniel wears glasses.

"Alice, Happy birthday!" they sang out giving me hugs {What's with these people and hugs}. "Thanks you guys ".

"Aren't you a bit nervous?" Caleb asked, shifting from on foot to another. He always does this when he's trying not to forget formulas he had memorized.

"Yeah, a little. I both excited and nervous, you?"

"Same thing, there's a timer and you know how bad I am with time. By the way you look good, are you having an affair with algebra?" We laughed making lame jokes about using math terminology and the appearance of the other competitors. Then were ready to begin.

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Two hours later, we were done with the CBT and now in the cafeteria having a lunch break. Our lunch break had already past, but we were given time to eat and rest before the announcement of the scores.

I brought out my lunch, My apricot combo sandwich. It's the best you've ever tasted and my favourite food forever. My love, my happiness on the saddest day, my rainbow after the pouring rain, shooting star in the night sky and my knight in shinny armor.

After the series of praises to my beloved sandwich, I bit into it savouring its deliciousness. I invented this sandwich, I just have a thing for apricots even I can't explain it. About to take another bite, it was snatched away from me.

“Hey that's my lunch!” I shouted, already pissed. I looked up to the culprit. A boy standing tall with a mischievous smirk playing around his lips stood before me. Dark danger was all that was going through my head. He was all in black, from the bandana on his curly hair to his black combat boots. He even hand dark shades covering his eyes. Shade? Who on earth wears shades indoor. But that's not the point.

I stood up and looked him straight in the eye, despite my petite nature. “Give it now”, I said in my meanest voice. This guy doesn't know who's dealing with. Does he even know who he's dealing with?

He lowered his head until his lips were close to my ear. “Not a chance mon amor”. He whispered, his breath fanning my ears sending a shiver down my spine. He stepped back, eyebrows raised challenging me. Who's this guy? And what's with the glasses.

I starred at the sandwich in his hands and back at him. “But it's mine”. I whined

His mouth formed that stupid annoying smirk, then he bit into my precious sandwich. “Now it's mine”. He just stole my lover. He cheated on my sandwich {Or is it the other way around? Who cares}. Oh but I wouldn't do anything, cause he's gonna get what he deserves.

By now, most  people would have spitted, vomited or made that disgusted face. I mean, who can tolerate a sandwich consisting of apricots, mayonnaise, tuna and soy sauce. Oh I hope he's allergic, that would serve him right for taking my beloved.

I watched as he chewed on my sandwich hoping for the worst. After what it seem like minutes, he finally swallowed. “Hmm delicious”. What are you kidding me, god are you really kidding me.

I tired snatching my lunch back, but he raised it high out of my reach {curse my height}. “If you want this, you have to catch me first”. With that, he bolted.

It took me a few seconds to realize what just happened. I mean, he stole my sandwich, isn't that shocking to you. I haven't eaten since morning, oh he's gonna get what's coming. No one steals a girl's lunch, especially when she's hungry. I chased after him.

I got out of the cafeteria in time, spotting him at the end of the hall way. Stood there relaxing against the wall, crossed legged waving the sandwich in the air. “So slow aren't we?” I longed for him, but he was too quick.

We where running around the corridors. It was dangerously slippery, and I almost fell. But I quickly used a spell learned {by myself}, hoping he didn't notice. “Please just give it back. I haven't eaten good food in the past few weeks”.

Well it was true. Been living on chip and coffee. Don't judge me I don't eat well when preparing for anything exam related. His face softened a little, then he approached me slowly. Wait was he actually going to give it back?

When he stood next to me a few millimeters apart, he handed me the sandwich. I looked at him curiously, should I trust him. Oh if only I could see the expression in his eyes. Well I guess I should, what have I got to loose. I tried taking my lunch, key word 'tried', but you wouldn't believe what happened next.

Did he eat the whole thing? Of course not. It was way worse. He licked the whole sandwich, put it under his arm pit, then he handed it back to me. Eew, I dropped the stuff on the floor. My lunch was ruined.

Never have I ever seen the day I'll want to murder someone so bad. “Why you motherfucker!” taking it as a cue, he fled laughing his stupid head off, with me on his trail.

We ran down the hall heading for the gym. He opened the door and closing it behind him, but he wasn't fast enough. The door wouldn't lucked by now. I tired opened it ready to give bash his head on the wall, if I could. As the door open, I stepped into the dark gym.

It was oddly quiet, automatically the lights came up.

“Surprise! Happy birthday Alice!” Loud cheers coming from kids from my grade and below. They all mobbed me, I was indeed surprised. This has never happened, why would I of all people be receiving a birthday party. I scanned the crowd for the dude I was chasing earlier, instead, my eyes landed on a pair of blue eyes, Matt.

He dragged me out of the commotion. “Are you surprised?”

“My god!” I said still in shock

“Are you alright? ” He asked again and I managed to give him a nod. Willing myself not to vomit. He must have noticed “Is it too much for you?” I wouldn't change this guy for anything.

“No, and I'm alright. You planned this?”

“You could say that. But that's not all”. He brought out two envelope and handed me one. It was from the university of Harvard.

“No way!” I said, with tears on my eyes. “Way, you got accepted. It's a scholarship ”. And I let it out. I jumped on him, hugging close my legs wrapped around his waist. He held on to me as I cried. I was so happy.

“Thank you, thank you so much”. I said after a while, letting go of him. “You are the best thing to ever happen to me, I'll never forget this I'll never forget you. You've been there through thick and thing { It sure sounds like a lame proposal, doesn't it?}, I would never let you go. Ever”. I hugged him again.

“Aww”, there goes the crowd.

Chuckling Matt said, “Enough with the sentiments, let's get this party started!” everyone cheer as a song came up.

A lot has happened for the past few weeks. Meeting a vampire for the first time in my life, gaining a scholarship and that new kid. I can't wait to talk to aunt Mary about the scholarship.

But now it's time for me to let lose.