Virgin Fates.

(Annette)

“We are not skipping the first day,” Liam laughed, pulling out of her driveway.

“Why not? You promised we would go out and live a little,” Annette whined, crossing her arms and refusing to wear a seat belt.

“I promised we’d do something today, meaning tonight. But first let’s get through the school day. Okay?” Liam looked at a disapproving Annette. “Buckle up or we won’t go anywhere.”

With a heavy sigh, Annette obeyed and towards Winter Hills High School they rolled.

(Harry)

“Harry! Hey! How was your summer?”

“Missed seeing your face Harry!”

Girl after girl cooed after him and guy after guy high fived him enthusiastically. It was like any other year. Freshmen girls caught his eye and he noticed their cheeks flushing when he allowed a smile to tug on his lips.

“Harry,” Niall nodded, whispering quietly. Harry’s mouth tightened but he gave a curt nod.

“Harry! Hey, how are you?” suddenly Raven came in long graceful strides in front of him. Harry’s jaw clenched, but he couldn’t hold back a smile at her innocent big eyes.

“Raven, stop it,” Ember came, hissing under her breath. She grabbed Raven’s wrist and began to tug her away.

“Ladies,” Harry bade goodbye, walking away feeling guilty and ashamed, but knowing his place, and knowing theirs.

“Who was that?” one of Harry’s friends asked, eyeing Raven.

“That Ember girl’s twin,” Harry shrugged it off. “I think her name’s Raven or something.”

“Ember Wiston? She’s hot…” one of his friend’s nodded.

“Yeah, but she’s a whore and a druggie. Right Harry?”

“Uh… yeah, complete whore.”

(Ember)

“What the hell was that about?” Raven spat, jerking her arm so Ember would release her.

“We don’t talk to Harry during the school day,” Ember’s eyes were wide and furious as they approached Ember’s locker.

“What? Why?” Raven sputtered, crossing her arms across her chest.

“He’s not part of… he doesn’t hang out with us during the day. His friends don't know that he hangs out with us... they also don't know he's in the foster system,” Ember shimmied her backpack over her shoulders and shut her locker.

“What? That’s ridiculous,” Raven shook her head.

“Just… understand this okay? And… just, let it be,” Ember heaved.

“Tension, tension,” Louis appeared over their shoulders. “Babe, Ember.”

“Leave it Louis,” Ember retorted while Raven blushed.

“First day and I already was attacked by Dr. Richmond. He asked if I could empty my pockets,” Louis sighed.

“Did you?” Raven ordered.

“No. I have detention all week after school because of it now,” Louis shrugged. A bell then broke out through the halls and everyone followed suit to find their first class.

“See you guys at lunch,” Raven bade.

***

(Niall)

“Dude, are we late already? Shit…” Niall chuckled lightly.

“First day and everything,” Zayn grinned proudly. The halls were deserted as Zayn headed down a hall, leaving Niall to wander on his own trying to find chemistry. Suddenly he turned a corner and collided rather forcefully into this brunette girl.

“Shit,” she whispered, rubbing her head before fixing her beanie.

“I’m uh… really sorry,” Niall offered his hand and she took it. Finally she looked up and her eyes lit up.

“It’s cool, really. My fault. Uh… Annette,” she waved, bouncing on her feet.

“Oh, Niall,” Niall offered.

“I know that,” she giggled. “I mean… people know who you are. In a good way,” she tried covering, but her cheeks flushed.

“Probably not many good things,” Niall laughed uncomfortably, forcefully.

“I mean, who cares about that...But hey, do you know where Chemistry with Williams is?” Annette’s eyes shifted to her schedule.

“I’m trying to find that too,” Niall retorted, looking around. “Let’s try down here.”

“Yeah… good idea.”


(Tatum)

Yet another year in the same hellhole. Luckily, it would be her last. She fiddled with her pencil when the door opened and in stumbled in some brunette boy with wide brown eyes.

“I’m sorry I’m late,” he mumbled uncomfortably.

“Just, don’t make it a habit,” their teacher drowned on with his talk of the class and the course. The boy looked around the room and saw the only seat was next to Tatum.

“Now, please turn to your partner and introduce yourselves. Most of the work we do in here will be partner assignments, so get acquainted now.”

“Hi, I’m Liam,” the boy smiled kindly. Tatum smirked at his innocence. “This is usually when you introduce yourself…”

Tatum just raised her hand. “Mr. Dowell, my partner feels under the weather. Is it alright if I bring him to the nurse?”

“But I feel…” before Liam could finish, Tatum punched his stomach hard. “Ow…” he moaned.

“Yes, of course. Hurry,” Mr. Dowell motioned. Tatum scurried out the door, Liam under her arm.

“What the fuck are you on about?” Liam spat, rubbing his stomach.

“Did I hurt you?” Tatum wondered.

“Surprisingly, more than I thought, yeah,” Liam said quietly. Tatum just looked proud.

“Look, I didn’t want to sit in there any longer. Let’s get out of here,” Tatum offered.

“What?”

“We have another… half hour before the next class begins. But fine, stay here,” Tatum waved, as she began to walk down the hall towards the parking lot.

“Wait,” Liam’s voice was lame. “I’ll come.”

Notes

IT'S BEEN SO LONG BUT HERE I AM.

xxx