We're All Full Of Lies

The lurid morning sun invaded my room and my eyes as they fluttered open. It would have been a nice scene to wake up to, the birds singing outside my window and sun shining brightly, however there was the constant repetitive buzzing of my alarm and that fact that it was the first day of school that ruined any beauty the morning held.

I pulled myself up and stretched before slinking over to my closet, I probably should have picked something out last night. I rummaged through the black and occasional burst of colour before deciding on a pair of skinny jeans, Pierce the Veil shirt and converses. I turned my head to clock on the wall and checked the time, 8:10am, 20minutes before I had to leave to walk to school that was apparently ‘just around the corner’ according to my dad and Google maps. I decided to straighten my hair and put on some eyeliner and foundation, may as well put in a little bit of effort for my first day. I grabbed my denim shoulder bag and shoved a sketchbook and notebook in along with some pens and pencils. I was just about to leave my room when I remembered my phone that was on charge on my desk. I quickly ran over, ripped it off the charger and threw it in my bag.

I flew down the stairs and found my parents in the kitchen, this was unusual to say the least, usually there at work by now or heading out the door for work.
“Morning sweetie” My mother smiled and placed a plate of pancakes in front of me.
“Pancakes! Awesome” I began shovelling them in the sweetness of the golden syrup sticking to my lips and coating my tongue. My father smiled and sipped on his coffee as he read what looked like the local newspaper.
“Excited about today?” He asked looking over the top of his glasses at me.
I place the fork on the now empty plate and looked at him with zero expression on my face “Do you want the truth or an elaborate lie?”
“Elaborate lie”
“Oh, well I cannot wait to get there and meet everyone and see my new school, I am beyond excited!” I almost sang my voice high and reeking of sarcasm.
“I’m glad to hear it” My dad said going along with the sarcasm and continuing to read the newspaper.
I looked up at the clock that was perched on the wall, 8:35am, well if I don’t leave now I’ll be late and that might turn this horrible day into a complete nightmare.
“I suppose I’ll see you later, bye” I said sweeping my legs around and hopping off the barstool before pushing it closer to the island. My mother embraced me in a warm hug “Have fun” she beamed. I turned and left the kitchen and house without another word. Fun, have fun. She was kidding right?

I walked along the front path and out onto the footpath, a cool wind whipped at my face, although it was the end of summer for some reason it was coldish. That’s another thing I would have to get used to, starting the school year in September rather than the end of January. I kept my head down and continued to force my feet forward the school was supposed to be a 10minute walk, that’s what dad had said, I sure hoped he was right. I was just seconds from hitting the play button on my phone ready to blast my music when I heard a slightly familiar voice calling my name. “Hey! Mira!” I turned to see Mikey running up to me. “Oh hey Mikey, you live around here?” I sucked at small talk.
“Yeah, I live across the road from you actually” He smiled and shoved his hands into his jacket pocket. I’d only realised we’d stopped walking when he motioned his hand forward “We should probably keep going, don’t want to be late right?”
“Yeah, probably not the best thing to do on your first day” I forced a small laugh.
“You are really not looking forward to today huh?” Mikey looked over at me, a concerned smile on his face.
“Am I that obvious?”
“Yep”
I let out a long sigh, “Well I suppose, it’s just that this is kinda huge, you know? I mean sure I’ve changed schools before but this is a whole new country, new system, new everything really, I mean I’m still trying to get used to walking to school in jeans” My voice cracked a little as I spoke. “I suppose to put it simply, I’m freaking terrified”
Mikey stopped and put his hands on my shoulders before pulling me into a hug. “Look at the bright side, at least you know someone” He said pointing at himself, “and you know Ray, so it’s not like you’ll be alone”
I let out a small laugh “thanks Mikey, I suppose you’re right, it could be worse”
“That’s the spirit, now come on we’re nearly there” He pulled me forward and almost ran the rest of the way until the school building came into view. We walked together slowly through the parking lot. I craned my neck upwards to take in the building before me and examined the kids that shot me deadly looks or at least I that’s what I thought they were doing; killing me with their gaze.

“Mikes!” Ray appeared out of an old beat up mustang that blew smoke. Mikey held up a hand and waved is vigorously, “Ray! Sweet car, wait, why didn’t you pick me up and drive me!?” his smiled turned into a pout.
“Sorry Mikes, I was already late when mum and dad surprised me with this baby” Ray ran his hand along the hood of the car lovingly.
Ray was too engrossed with his car to notice me standing behind Mikey and I thought considering these guys were most likely going to be the only friends I was going to have, I would have to crawl out of my shell of silence.
“Morning Ray, that sure is quite the car” I tried to look as genuinely interested as possible, I don’t think it worked though.
“Oh hey Mira, I didn’t even see you and thanks” He smiled and pulled himself away from the car.
Mikey looked down at his watch, “Oh shit the bell's about to go, I’d better get you to the front office so you can get your timetable and locker and all that stuff”
I followed Mikey through the parking lot and tried to not make eye contact with anyone, Ray obviously sensing my discomfort tried to make the situation better, “Look I’m not gonna lie, the people here are, well they’re shitheads, but just don’t worry about them”
I let out a small giggle “Thanks Ray”
Well at least he was honest. It's better than him trying to sugar coat the truth and tell me that they were all really nice people deep down.

Notes

Hey there! I hop you enjoyed second chapter and most importantly thank you for reading! Please do comment and all that, constructive criticism is most welcome!
Side-note: Prepare to meet Frank and Mr Way next chapter :) xx