Bound To Break

Chapter 3: Newbie

Skyler

I hear the sound of chirping birds outside before feeling strong light burning my eyes,I roll to my side and pull my blanket closer.

Wait....Chirping birds? Sunlight? Morning?

I jolt up quickly,rub my eyes to adjust my vision in the light and grab my phone from the nightstand

6:41 AM

Oh thank heavens,I thought I was late. I exhale as I put a hand on my chest to calm my thudding heart.

I let my eyes wander around my beautifully decorated new room which is three times bigger than the one I had in San Diego. The whole room is cream coloured with a few paintings of skyscrapers hanging on the walls. The huge window with a beautiful view of the city lets the sunlight come to brighten the room,I can't believe this is actually my room.

I get out of my warm queen sized bed and head to the bathroom,I quickly do my morning routine and head downstairs with a backpack over my shoulder, I look around and there are still some boxes which need unpacking but I'll do that later.

"Morning princess" dad greets me,leaning on the kitchen counter with a cup of coffee in his large hands written 'best dad'.

I chuckle. "Morning"

"I'll drop you off at school since you're not yet familiar with the area" he says as he waves a hand around and takes another sip

I frown. "Okay"

I'm not up for the idea of being taken to school by my dad like a 4 year old.

I have my breakfast and grab my dad's car keys from the counter.

"I'll wait in the car" I announce as I walk to door,dad's been talking on the phone for a while now, I don't want to be late on my first day.

There are tall palm trees surrounding the houses around, this place is quiet, aside from the sound of cars, chirping birds and the breeze blowing the trees,there's no one around,ever.

The only person I've met is Caleb,our new neighbor,he invited me to hung out with him which I politely turned down.

Speak of the devil,Caleb just walked out of their house.

The houses here are wire fenced so it's easy to see what your neighbor is up to.

He's wearing a black T-shirt and blue jeans,a backpack hanging on one shoulder and his brown short hair looks messy,like he just woke up,he's a really good looking guy.

He smiles and waves at me when he notices am staring, I awkwardly wave back before getting in the passenger seat of dad's car.

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Dad drops me off and I quickly run out of the car, trying to find where the principal's office is.

After alot of turning in different hallways, I finally find it.

Principal's office

I see no one waiting outside so I knock on the door. "Come in"

"Morning Mrs Lee" I greet her reading her name on the name card.Mrs Lee looks like she's in her mid fifties with her short blonde hair with some white strands.

"Morning dear. How may I help you"

"My name is Skyler Stone, I was-.."

"Ohhh, Skyler Stone, from San Diego"she says as she flips some papers in a folder. Not knowing if that was a statement or a question I reply "Yes ma'am"

"Your grades are wonderful, you should keep up the good work" she says as she flips some more papers.

"What do you want to study in college"

"I don't know yet"I reply honestly.

"I see. Most students don't transfer in their senior year, will you be alright?" She asks sincerely worried.

"I'll be fine"atleast I hope so.

"Okay. So the first class on your schedule is Math, should I call someone to help you?"

"Oh thank you but no need, I'll find it on my own" how hard could it be.

30 minutes later

So this is me seated in a music class, milkshake on my shirt, my hair tie lost, oh and did I mention I don't take music, am supposed to be in a math class right now. This is the worst day ever.

After leaving Mrs Lee's office, some stupid asshole kid called Mason run into me making me fall on my back,the books that were in my hands scattered on the floor,my backpack slid off my back and landed on the wall. Everybody laughed at me including asshole Mason. The worst part was that nobody helped me up.

That's not the end of my worst morning, after the falling fiasco, some dolled up Barbie not so unintentionally spilled her milkshake on me which is why I smell like bananas. Oh and while I was on my way to the bathroom to clean myself up, someone stole my scrunchie. After facing the embarrassment of my life I went to the nearest class. Music class.

The class ends with me not understanding a thing of what was taught, I run through the hallways,not caring about the the glances I'm getting, though I don't know where I'm going,my hair which was tied up in a neat ponytail now lies crumpled up like a bird's nest. My heart is thudding in my chest and my breathing is heavy.

I turn on the corner without looking but halt when I bump in to someone.

"I'm sorry,I wasn't looking" he says.

So there are people with manners here eh.

"It's okay"I reply

"Skyler?" I look up, it's Caleb.

Just as I am about to reply someone swings an arm on my shoulder. "Hey newbie, wanna hung out later?"the weirdo asks.

My brows furrows in confusion as I take a few steps back,away from him.

"Relax baby,I won't bite" he smirks mischievously making the hairs on my neck stand

"Enough Jones,stop being a d**k"Caleb says holding the straps of his backpack.

The guy I know now to be Jones scoffs. "We'll meet again princess" he smirks and walks off.

"In your dreams looser" I reply

"What was that all about?" I ask facing Caleb.

"Don't worry about him,he's just an asshole"

"No kidding" I exhale.

"I didn't know this is the school you are attending" Caleb says with lifting his eyebrows.

"Oh, I just started today" I say shyly.

"Oh well then,how about I be your guide?" He asks with a dashing smile.

"That would be very helpful seeing as the last couple of hours have been hell, thanks"

"Don't mention it. Tell me about the last couple of hours, what happened?"

My phone rings and I look at the caller ID.

Lucas

"Sorry,I need to take this" I say to Caleb, hoping he doesn't go.

"Go ahead" he takes a few steps back.

"Hey babe,how's everything going?" Lucas asks, God I missed his voice

"Great,great,I just had my first class and now heading to biology class" nothing's great,why did I lie? I internally slap my self.

"Oh cool,I just called to check up on you"

"Thanks" I smile

"I'll call you later in the evening,is that Okay?" I smile

"Sure,definitely"

"Okay babe,hope you enjoy your first day"

"Bye" I exhale and slightly smiles,I really miss San Diego,I wish we didn't move.

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Turns out, Caleb and I have many classes together,he showed me around and introduced me to some of his friends and we had lunch together, the rest of my first day at this school wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I'm glad I've made a new friend,Olly will be so jealous.

"Hey,you need a ride home?" Caleb asks as we approach the parking lot.

"Yeah,sure" I smile widely

We close the doors with loud thuds and fasten our seatbelts.

"We could be riding together if you want, I really don't mind" Caleb says as he starts the engine.

"That would be great,thanks"

"You can thank me by coming for dinner, Sky" he says shyly

How can I just pop up on his door and say I came to eat their food,but then again I need him to give me rides,it's too embarrassing being brought by dad.

"I will, someday" I say softly, trying not to sound rude to him.

"That day will eventually arrive Sky" we both laugh. "So what brought you to San Francisco?"

I exhale. "Dad got a promotion"

"Oh so you had to move with him?" It sounds more of a statement than a question.

"Yeah" I sigh

"What about your mom?" He asks as his shinning brown eyes meet mine briefly before he focuses on the road.

"She died when I was nine" I don't like touching this subject, everyone just ends up feeling pity for me

"Oh I'm sorry,I shouldn't have asked"

"It's okay" I give him a tight smile

We stay awfully quiet,no music,no conversation,just me staring out the window and him driving us home.

"Tell me about your family" I say softly trying to kill the silence.

He groans. "My mom's a veterinarian,she loves animals,always wanting to save them"

I smile, though I don't really like animals.

"My dad's in the Army,we rarely see him" he frowns,his face looking pale as he tries to shake it off.

"Any siblings?" I ask with genuine interest.

"I have an older brother,Noah. He's at UCLA" he scoffs

"Are you close?" I ask.

"Not really, his an ass"

I laugh hysterically at his answer.

Noah....