Tattoos And Body Count

Like It Never Happened...

The next morning I was super excited about going to school, especially when I know I'll get to see Lara again. I kept hurrying my brother up and I barely even touch my breakfast.

In the car it felt like mum was driving super sluggish.

"Mum I don't wanna be late for class, can you go a bit faster?" I lamented.

"I'm going at my usual speed honey, it's just 7:30, you'll make it in time" she consoled me, oblivious to why I was in such a haste.

She drop us off and I barely waited for the car to stop. My mum made a sound of disapproval but I didn't wait to hear it.

I sweep through the clumsy halls hoping to find a young lady dressed like a guy floating through the hall. Then I spotted her resting on a locker, talking to a guy, I got closer and found out that it was that guy from my Literature class, he called himself Nathan. I tried making my steps more obvious hopefully she'll see me. She did, she raise her head up and our eyes met. I opened my mouth to say an hello, but her gaze returned to Nathan. Wait! Did she just ignore me. Should I go talk to her or just walk by?

I chose the latter. I walk slowly to my locker hoping she might call my name as she see me walk by, she didn't. What's happening to her today. We ended yesterday on a pretty good note. Or was she regretting she kissed me.

I got to my locker and enter the pass code. I drop my books and my lunch into it and prepare for my drama class. I was about locking my locker when a hand banged on the metal. I recognize this hand, I look up and it was Nathan smirking down at me like he was up to no good.

"Nathan. Hi?" I said in a questioning way, demanding answer to his abstruse invasion.

"Mia Mia Mia" he simply said smirking still.

"You'll need to get a tattoo baby girl"

"Why?" I asked shocked because I find tattoos distasteful

"Because you just started your own game girl, you bite the dust" he replied

Still couldn't comprehend what he was talking about. I decided to lock my locker and leave this table. I started to walk away but he called out to me saying "You can't run from this Mia". Yeah whatever that means, I just ran from you psycho.

I'm suddenly not in the mood for anything. My energy dropped when Lara acted like she didn't see me, was I been played?

I got to the theatre where I've got my first class.

It was empty so I decided to go take a random seat. The stage was dark and lonely, kinda like me now. So much for taking over Oakland high. I started sulking away. This place is really starting to wear me down. I miss San Francisco now, I miss being the one to kiss somebody and then act like it never happened the next day. I miss being the center of attention, I want my old life back. This new place has been taken over, by who? I can't tell yet, but the energy in this place says it all. I really need to make friends now, maybe then Lara's charade wouldn't get to me as much.

"Hi, the venue for the class has been changed its in the gym now" a raspy female voice called out gently dazing me off of my trance.

I looked up for a moment still not processing what she just said.

"Oh" I said finally. I stood up and follow her lead

"I've been sitting for 15 minutes, how come I didn't know it has been changed?"

"Apparently you're new, we stopped using the theater because Mr Schwartz said we get too comfortable seating, he just hates when student yawns or nap in his class, so he uses the gym for his period" she explained

"Great, so we standing for an hour for this class. Why were you in the theater then?" I asked curious

"I'm supervising the theatre so my things are here" she said

"Oh okay. I love your voice, it's raspy" I complimented

"She blushed, "Thanks, I get that a lot"

"I'm Mia"

"I'm Brooke" she replies

"Hi Brooke, mind if I join you for lunch today?" I said half smiling to make my request too cute to refuse.

"Are you asking me out on a date?" she said jokingly

I laughed which came out as a snort but said "Yes I'd love to hear you speak more" OK I'm a real smooth talker myself. She totally can't refuse this.

"I'd love to Mia" she replies opening the door to the gym.

Drama class was complete torture. My feet kept burning and my boots made it even worse. Note to self, never wear boots on Tuesdays ever again. But it was somewhat fun cause Brooke kept making snide remarks about Mr Schwartz preferences, apparently the man doesn't like any of Shakespeare works, he never teaches it, only make references. She told me there was this group project, where a group chose Romeo and Juliet for a screenplay, he canceled their whole presentation and they started over again. Okay that was over the top, why that much dislike over a writer. Brooke and I exchanged contacts, tinder and ** usernames. Yass Cheers to new beginnings!

The rest of the day went by on the same note, Lara and I bumping into each other randomly, and she acting like she didn't see me. It's starting to get on my nerves. I should say something to her probably after school.

It was 3pm and I'm free but Brooke had one more class, I waited for her outside. Beside the oak tree, I think it's my spot now. I was checking something online when someone came to sit beside me. "Mia" the voice shouted. I spasm.

I look up and it's Nathan again, but with ginger at his tow, Nathan wore a very serious look, and ginger looked spiteful. How I hate her gut. She's one of those wanna-bes.

"You've got a tattoo appointment scheduled tomorrow after school, I'll text you the address, don't you dare flake" he then stood up and leave.

"You don't even my number" I shouted at him

"I don't have to" he shouted back.

These kids are creeps for real.

"Hey Mia can I go home with David today, his mom is gonna pick us up" my brother said from behind me almost knocking me off the bench.

The David in question gave me a cute little smile pleading for me to agree to their request.

"Sure, let me just write down the address for you" I replied hard to say no to that big brown eyed David. I scribbled the house address on a piece of paper and handed it over to my brother.

"Awesome!" he replied, unable to hide his excitement, I watch as they both hurried inside the school.

It's been long I got excited about something. This morning I was super excited to be in school, now not so much.

The bell rang and I saw Lara with her backpack walking to her car, I hesitated at first, but I need answers, so I stood up to go confront her.

"Hey" I said to her as she was unlocking her front door.

"Hey" she replied back

"What is up with you? What's with the attitude?" I asked.

"What attitude?"

"I mean we was cool yesterday, but today you acting like you mad at me or something, if you don't wanna be friends anymore you could just be straight with me, why you acting like you weren't the one that kissed me yesterday" I answered and ask with frustration.

"Oh, about that, you just got invited to the game Mia, I kiss you cause you are a new kid. Then you'll write my name on your body with a permanent ink. And if you refuse, you'll pay the price. That's just how it is. You better be thankful I was the one that got you invited, Nathan has different plans in mind for you"

Everything she just explained came out as a blurb, it didn't even add up.

"What are you talking about?" I asked out of confusion.

"Mia, you're in the game now, Tattoos and Body Count, to be a player you gotta write whatever I choose on your body, and I choose for you write my name, anywhere you like, I gotta go"

"Tattoo? I don't even like tattoos, why would I write your name on my body. So you was playing me all along, I fell for your stupid game? Oh you'll pay for this b***h" I said walking out so furiously.

I heard her car start and she drove off not even minding my threat. What have I gotten myself into.

What is this stupid game all about.

It's just starting to add up, Nathan said I have an appointment tomorrow. So this is what the appointment is for. Mum is so gonna be pissed if she sees me wearing a tattoo on my body. My friends in San Francisco are gonna call me a creep. This isn't what I signed up for. I hate this goddamn school.

***Author's note****

Hello there.

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