School for sober.

...Psychologically Rouge ~...

 Crazy as it appears to be, my sudden outburst changed things for the better. Mom doesn't have to worry too much about me seeing monsters in my room called Cole. I still see him though I pretend not to. As much as I want to see him again, the more I feel it will never happen.

...A week later~...

" mom? Where are you taking me?" I ask with still suspicion. I watch her focused on the road and doesn't reply me. She remains silent for some time. I lean deeper into my seat with a long sigh. Still no reaction from her. I turn to the window. The world has a great feature which hides behind the horizon. If only it's possible for me to see it.

The car comes to a stop at a large parking lot filled with tons of luxury cars. I sit up straighter and turn to my mom who is smiling at me.

" Mom?"

" I know you're caught up in a world of frustration and pain and I don't want you to go through that alone." Mom says now with her serious look on.

"I'm not alone, I have you. I-

" I know. But you need more people your age in your life, and it starts now." She is strange and it baffles me. Realizing my confusion, she reaches out to me and takes my hands in hers.

" It'll be alright. I'm still here. Just try not to get into any kind of trouble..." With that, she takes off her seatbelt and gets out of the car. I follow suite and look around taking in my surroundings which has a hidden smell of hope.

Mom leads me into the school. My eyes lock with the huge sign board at the top of the building written in bold : SUMMER SET. It looks fancy for a low class person like me to study here.

The students walk around in

groups holding books of different types. They make the school lively with their chattering and sweet laughs which fill the air. Some looks they give me, makes me feel uncomfortable and uneasy. I clench the ropes of my bag tighter to lessen it.

We come to a stop in front of a door saying, . Mom knocks softly and a male voice answers from the other side. Seems mom has been here before.

" Come in."

She swiftly twists the door nob and walks in. The man had glasses on but looked very young. The strips of white hair makes the combination of white and black unique. He then raises his eyes to us and his rosy lips expanded with a sweet smile.

" Evelyn, so good you could be here. Welcome!" Principal Fryer greets cheerfully as he claps his hands with joy. They might know each other very well.

" Thank you." mom says casually.

" Please have a seat." he offers, and we sit.

" Is she...?"

" This is Hazel, my daughter. "

" Oh. What a beautiful young lady. How old are you, Hazel?" He asks, and I don't feel like saying it. It's inappropriate.

" Why do you want to know that?" I ask

" Let's just say it's a way of getting to know my friend's daughter. If I really want our friendship to last longer. "

I look at mom. She nods, giving me the go signal. I sigh.

" Seventeen"

" Cool. You'll be in the same class with your age group. Here are some papers you'll need to sign." He pushes an orange fill to me now wearing his business look on. It's really amusing to see how people can change their facials with no difficulty.

I open up the file and a student agreement form is in front of me. I scan through with no hesitation. I see my mom's signature on the guardian's side. I turn the pages, and it's still imprinted on it.

I raise my eyes to him. The terms are good.

" But why do I need to sign this?" I ask not out of curiosity, but to find something out which I suppose isn't there.

" Every student who have come and gone, signed them. I just hope you keep the rules and laws of this school as it is."

I thought for a moment. I'm not one to follow other people's rules. Not even mom, what makes him think I'm going to do that?

" I'm not making any promises, but I will try my best. "

" It's settled then. " A smile appears on his face again. That smile which was over come by seriousness.

" Since a week late, I decided to have you some new acquaintances to help you out with the topics and lessons you missed out. " He reaches for a button on the fixed phone and speaks into it.

Mom holds my hand and I turn to her.

" You shouldn't have to do this. "

" It's nothing. I just want what is best for you." She smiles.

" They'll be here soon. "

...Few minutes later ~...

The door swings open and two figures enter the office. One female and the other, male. She looks graceful with puppy doll eyes of lavender filling it.

The male's quite cute and his hair sleeps to his forehead in a messy style, making him more attractive. His eyes are those tinted with gold.

The principal's words takes me out of my thoughts.

" These are the guides you will have. Jasmine and Jordan, will help you out with anything you want to do. If you need anything else, please let me know."

" Thank you, sir." I say and mom stands up and so do I. I hold those papers tighter. I bid him goodbye and leave his office.

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