Anara - Chapter One
And as I cluch the key on my necklace, I bite my lip- The whole school is old, as if were once a castle. I imagne having to sleep where someone was killed and a chill runs through me. Anara, a private school off the coast, overlooking the sea. Not many know about it, but thats because you'll only know if your invited. I remember the day I got my letter completly- My mother opened the letter and let out a terrified squeal, shortly after, my gran hugged her. Since then, I've imagned this place as prison. "Darling.." my grans voice said softly, and as I look into her light shade of brown eyes, I know that i'll always have her. I give her a fake smile, and pull in my blazer nervously. According to the letter that I recieved, everyone has diffrent 'houses', and diffrent uniforms. I have a white shirt, black skirt, and a navy blazer with red lines. I've not seen anyone else in this uniform, but thats because todays leaving day - but for me, its moving in day. My family decided that i'll get to know the place before I officially start the school. Apparently some other kids do too, but I havent seen anyone else - excpt for a graduation. I hear a man say 'graduates of Anara!' and they all throw their caps up in the air. Cheering, hugging- they look so happy to get away from this place. I sigh, pulling out my necklace and laying the charm on my tie; I dont like the feeling I get when I think of the years ahead that I have at this place. We walk up towards a member of staff, who says he is the deputy head, and he shows us around. After classrooms, the lunch room, and fire exits, I am shown to my dorm. Its a small room, but a big enough space for a bunk bed, two desks- one at the end of the bed and one against the wall- and two wardrobes. I put all my stuff on the floor, wave my family off, and explore. The place is actually rather dull, and only a hand-full of students have stayed behind. I feel.. awkward for the fact i'm one of the only people I have seen so far in this uniform. People look, whispering. "Yeah. That happens Alot!" I hear from a deep voice. I turn to see a boy- koal coloured hair, dark skin, Probably from a Pakistani decendent. "I'm Charlie- well Charlotte, but.."I say, awkwardly.
"call you Charlie?"he says, laughing.
"You can call me Dylan- Its better than Alexander!.."
"Didn't you ever think of being called 'Alex'?"
"Shut up, or you wont even have me as a friend." he says, sharply, as he walks down from the stair case. He now starts flaunting his uniform, identical to mine, as a joke. I burst out laughing as he jokes about, even involving the passing students in his laughter. "Okay.. okay!" I say once I have caught my breath, still having an odd laugh pop up.
"How come we are, like, the only people I've seen with this uniform?"
"Because we are the Head girl + Head Boy"
"Wait- What?!" I say, turning to face him.
"Yeah- they don't even tell you. They just call you up in dining time".
As we get into an enjoyable chat, a bell goes off, and even once it stops off, i can still hear it. Ringing in my ears.
"Classic Assembly for the staying." says Dylan..
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