Blossom's POV
After doing my business, I had a sight pain in my stomach as I made my way to the sink to wash my hands.
"That was ugly back there," a voice spoke. I turned and saw Sophia.
"Oh hey. Yes. It really was." I turned on the tap, wet my hands and caught soap from the dispenser. I washed off my hands and toweled them off.
"To make it here this senior year, you should know a few things around here. Come on, I'll show you." She ushered me out the bathroom and we walked back into the cafeteria and I sat down with her and another girl.
"This is Nina. Nina, meet Blossom. She's new and she's from Africa," Sophia introduced.
"Really, which country in Africa?" Nina asked.
"Ghana," I answered.
"That's awesome," Nina replied with a smile and although it was hard to tell, I caught her dimple on the left side of her cheek. She was very pretty overall. She had dark brown wavy hair that ran all the way down her back to her waist. Her dark brown eyes were like a shimmer and her tan complexion screamed perfection.
"I'm about to tell her the DD's," Sophia cut in.
"The DD's?" I was in confusion.
"The Do's or Die," Nina cleared.
"I'm lost," I told them.
"At PHS, there's a number of things you should and shouldn't do in order to survive here," Nina said with a serious look on her face.
"You're making it sound like a war-zone instead of an education facility," I said with a smile.
"It is a war-zone. A war-zone between the power statuses around here."
"Huh?"
"Let's bring you up to speed," Nina said and moved herself closer to me so that we were all looking in the same direction- across the cafeteria.
"In the women's division, there's one group that reigns supreme and you may or may not already encounter them," Sophia explained and her eyes traveled over to the girls that ruined my lunch.
"But in every power group, there's still a bottom. And at the bottom is Tina Fonty. Her parents are so rich, Tina could practically be a princess if she wants to be.
Next, that's Amy Price. Amy is the Big Bad Wolf of the pack. Her parents are also very rich. Her father runs a shipping agency and her mother is a fashion icon in all of LA. Celebrities like Ariana Grande had purchased clothes from her mother and Amy wouldn't stop brag about all the celebrities she had met.
However, at the very top of the pack, you'll find the queen. That's Brooke Elizabeth Diamonds. Even her name sounds expensive, right? Well, her folks owns five jewelries supply stores in the state. You wouldn't find anything there less than five million dollars.
Brooke is the captain of the cheer leading squad and had won three top competitions in the past. She's worshiped around here so you're lucky you had your run in with her minions and not the queen bee herself."
"Wow," was all I could say.
"Now, let's talk about the guys," Nina said with a beam. Sophia playfully rolled her eyes at her.
"Just like the women, we have the three top guys but at the bottom, it's Connor Holice. His parents are combined millionaires. His mother is an actress and his father owns a helicopter establishment... And Nina got a crush on him," Sophia teased in the end.
"I do not!" Nina defended and playfully grabbed her but she dodged out of the way in time.
"In second, that's Nick Markerson. Handsome, rich and already famous in his own way. He's a singer."
"Really?" I asked.
"That boy is going to sing his way into my heart one day," Sophia said with a blushing smile and Nina gave her the 'I knew it look'.
"And, at the top..." Nina said but paused.
"Drum roll please..." Sophia said and started a drum roll on the table top. Nina joined in.
"That's Jevan Hollen."
"Jevan Hollen is the most popular boy here and the student with the most 'A's. He excels at everything he does. He's star quarter back of the football team. His father is a billionaire and CEO of Hollen Tower. One of the most successful company in the country."
"No No No. One of the most successful companies in the world since they're international now. The whole family is rich. Jevan's aunt established hotels around the world until she gave it all up and married a Prince.
His grandfather started the status and handed it down to Jevan's father and now Jevan would have it handed to him when his time reaches."
The two girls looked like they were spooning in thoughts. I looked over at Jevan and immediately felt a wave of current washed over me.
He was sitting with two guys next to him with grey hoodies on.
'Was it him?' I mumbled to myself.
"Was him what?" Nina and Sophia asked in unison.
"I sat next to one of them in English Lit but he had his head down," I answered.
"You better hope it wasn't him. There are rules here with the power ups, especially when it comes to Jevan Hollen."
"What rules?"
"You're to stay far away from him as you possibly could."
"Why? Is he evil or something?"
"No, but his girlfriend is."
We watched as Brooke got up from her seat and went over to him and kissed him sweetly in front of everyone. His hands circled her waist as he drew her closer to him and pinned her onto his chest.
"I think I might gag," Nina said and she made vomiting noises.
"They actually make a cute couple," I said.
"Looks are very deceiving. Brooke is such a bitch. She's awful, bossy and loud. No amount of money could change a person's ugly attitude and personality," Nina said.
I watched as Brooke pulled away and left the cafeteria with her clique following in step behind her. My eyes darted back to Jevan and as if he was altered, he was staring right back at me.
I quickly wanted to look away but it was like I had been captured underneath his trance. His grey eyes were luminous although he was on the other end of the large room. I felt butterflies forming and a heat radiating within me.
"Blossom!" Nina snapped, cutting off my stare.
"Huh.. Who.. What?"
"What are you doing?" She asked.
"Nothing," I lied.
"You were just staring at Jevan. Are you crazy? Do you know what happened to the last girl who stared at him? Brooke had her beaten up so bad that her parents had to transfer her to another school.
This isn't a joke here. Things could get very ugly very quickly. Stay away from the power ups. All of them," Sophia warned and the bell rang, ending lunch.
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I had Health and Family Life next and so did Nina so we both headed to class while Sophia went to choir practice.
"I usually sit here but you can sit behind me," Nina said. There wasn't a chair next to hers so I took the two seats behind her, leaving room in case someone else wanted to sit.
As class started, Mrs. Smith, the teacher, started talking about teenage pregnancy and how difficult it would be to have a child while in school.
"Sorry for being late Miss. Smith. Coach wanted to see me," someone said as he came in the door.
"Please tell Coach that he should meet with you when you don't have classes."
"Yes Mrs. Smith."
"Have a seat Mr. Hollen."
At the mention of his name, my head darted from the book and looked up at him.
'Please not here. Please not here,' I mentally spoke.
He sat next to me.
'Dammit.'
"For this project, you'll be teaming up with the person sitting next to you. And this is worth sixty percent of your final grade so I expect you to take this very seriously," Mrs. Smith spoke.
"Take what seriously?" Jevan asked her.
"I'm so happy you asked " she answered and held up a stuff doll for everyone to see and the class burst into a long 'Noooooo'.
"Oh yes. You're going to be parents," Mrs. Smith said with a triumph smile.
Jevan's POV"Did you miss me, baby?" Brooke asked when she eagerly came into my arms."Hmmm," I sounded as I looked her in the face. She lowered her head to mine and our lips collided with a passionate kiss.Brooke and I were hitting a rough path in our relationship. Her possessive side was getting out of control and now, both my parents were of concern. But Brooke wasn't the type of person who'll let go of me so easily all because 'It's for the best'. And to top it off, she knew how to charm her way to me when she sensed I was trying to push her away gradually.I watched her leave the cafeteria with her friends then my eyes fell on someone new. Someone I've never seen before. She was sitting across the cafeteria with two of my fellow seniors, Nina and Sophia.The new girl was staring right back at me. Her dark brown eyes were like rich chocolate and her complexion matched them. Her kinky hair was in the highest p
Blossom's POV"How was your first day?" my mother asked as I walked into the kitchen and found her cooking at the stove."It was fine," I answered."You made any friends?""Yes. With two girls and...." I paused when I remembered her warning me to stay away from boys."And?" she asked."And they're super nice.""What are you their names?""Sophia and Nina.""Okay. I'm happy you're already adjusting here. I'll be starting the new job tomorrow so when you get home from school, I wouldn't be here. Lock all the doors and windows and don't open for anyone but me.Do you understand me, Blossom?""Yes mama," I answered."Good. The food is almost ready. Get freshen up.""Okay."_______________The very next day at school, I ran into Nina and Sophia in the hallway. We walked together to our locker."Guys, I got this new l
Blossom's POVAfter school the next day, it was my first cheerleading practice. Mrs. Tisdale ushered me into the gymnasium where the others were gathered and already doing cartwheels and poses."Brooke! Meet the newest member of the squad," Mrs. Tisdale cut right to the chase then she turned on her heel, leaving me to the pact of wolves."Well.. well.. well, look at what the cat dragged in," Brooke gnarled as she approached me, "You're not going to make this squad because it's only for the best of the best but I'm interested in seeing what you can do. Cartwheel and Toe-Touch!" she finished.I immediately did a cartwheel and finished with the perfect toe-touch.Brooke smirked and I spent the rest of the practice doing hand springs and cartwheels until I couldn't feel my hands anymore. It was torture."That's it," I spoke when at last, I couldn't bare it anymore."Everyone, what's the motto?" Brooke as
Blossom's POV"YOU ALMOST KISSED JEVAN HOLLEN?" both Nina and Sophia asked at the same time when I told them about Jevan's rescue last Friday night after the game.It was now Monday and we were heading to our last class before lunch.As we rounded the corner, books in hands, I walked into a wall.. Or at least I thought it was a wall.I stumbled backwards, books spilling from my arms as I almost hit the floor. I was caught just in the nick of time and stabled back to my feet."Damn. I'm so sorry. I'm rushing to practice and I didn't see you. Are you okay?""I bet she is now," Nina answered in her usual teasing manner. Sophia giggled softly besides her before turning her head to avert her eyes."It's... It's.. Okay," I stuttered. There was a lingering electricity on my arm where he had caught me. My heart raced around in my chest that I thought it would move to another part of my body."Let
Blossom's POV"WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR FOREHEAD?" my mother's concerned voice rang out when I entered the house and met her in the small living room."I tripped and fell on a stair case in the school," I lied. I had never lied to my mother before but I couldn't tell her that I was beaten up by my head cheerleader for being too friendly with her boyfriend. After all, my mother did warned me to stay away from boys."Are you going to be okay?" She asked again."Yes. I already saw the school nurse and she said it was just a slight cut. It wouldn't scar or anything.""Okay. Well, I'm off to work now. Lock the doors as usual and don't answer it to anyone. I felt food in the oven."I watched as she walked down the pathway, crossed and street and fetched a bus to her night-shift job. I felt vulnerable all over again as the images flashed back to what Brooke had her friends do to me.My tiny frame was pushed in every direction, with p
Jevan's POVThe next morning, before I left for school, I joined my family for breakfast.Jada was being her usual talkative self while everyone else listened while stuffing their faces."Good morning," I greeted and sat down next to my father."Good morning," everyone responded."And it came out of nowhere. I was so scared at first, but then I wasn't anymore when I saw that it was the cutest bunny ever. His eyes were red but his fur was white," Jada went on."Hey, mom, dad, is it okay if I invite someone over this weekend?" I asked my parents as an idea sparked in my head."Who?" Jada asked me."None of your business," I responded, "I was speaking to mom and dad.""You're so mean!""And you're always prying into someone's business!""Okay! That's enough. Jada, Jevan, mind your table manners," my father cut in and put a stop to it."So
Blossom's POV"Where were you?" my mother asked and she approached me."Mama, I'm so sorry. I..I.. I.""Stop with the stuttering and speak up!" she bolted out.I swallowed. "I was with my friend.""So, Blossom, you're now your own woman to be disobeying me, lying to me and hanging out with guys.""Mom, I'm sorry," I sincerely apologised. There were tears in my eyes and to my great surprise, my mother pulled me into her arms and comforted me."It's okay, baby. Maybe I'm being too hard on you. We've moved here to create a new life for ourselves and you're growing up to become a woman.One day, whether I like it or not, you'll have a husband and kids."We laughed together."But I want to meet him. Your friend. What was his name again?""Jevan," I answered."Okay. I want to meet this Jevan. Go rest now. I'll make us some dinner.""I wan
Jevan's POVI sat across from the headmistress with two police officers on my right. She heaved an exhausting sigh as if she was lacking sleep for days."Jevan. This is serious. There are children saying that there was a confrontation between you and Brooke yesterday and that you put your hands on her in the parking lot.""Mrs. Tisdale, Brooke is crazy.""Did you or did you not put your hands on her?" an officer cut in."Yes! But not in an abusive form whatsoever. She jumped onto my car and I removed her from it. Simple!" I was getting frustrated already."How did you remove her? Was it more like a grab or a shove?" the other officer asked."I gently removed her," I answered."Oh come on. Someone is on your car.. Being gentle would be the last thing on your mind. What kind of car do you you drive?" the first officer asked again."Look, can I call my dad?" I directed to Mrs. Ti