Chapter 2: Pre Birthday Ceremony

Winter's POV;

As Xander pulled me into the science classroom, i felt my heart race because at first i was startled, But then I calmed down so my heartbeat returned to its normal pace when i see a few people smiling at me with gifts in their hands.

Then it dawned on me that i had totally forgotten about the pre-party gifting ceremony.

At Aarlington it was a tradition to give a gift to someone whose birtbday was coming up, it was just my luck that i was the only student born November, So I'm the only one they have to do this for right now.

I totally forgot that it was mine. I snapped out of my thoughts when i felt people hug me and they all handed me boxes with a bow on the top. I gave them all a smile, even if i barely knew them. I walked up to the front to say an appreciation speech.

While i was speaking, some brunette girl dropped a bag with a little card glued to the front of it and i heard some people whisper, laugh and snort at the person.

I heard someone whisper about how cheap the bag looked. She turned to leave but i called her and now seeing her face properly, i noticed that it was Macy, Macy is in the student body committe of which i was the president and she the vice president.

Macy is here at Aarlington on a scholarship and as i said earlier, the students on scholarships are referred to as jokers.

"Oops, someone dropped a joker!" Someone said, erupting in laughter from the students present.

"Winter is she your personal joker? You can do better." Another joked and laughed.

Macy is short and has caramel brown hair and brown eyes, she also had a brown colored skin, making her have a golden glow. She was the perfect African American girl.

"Hi" she said staring at me awkwardly.

"Were you just actually dropping my pre birthday gift without even hugging me?" I asked pretending to be upset but then she pulled me into a hug and we both laughed.

"Hm..hmm...hmm" Alex cleared his throat to remind me that people were still around.

"I'll be back." I whispered into her ear. She nodded and gave me a warm smile.

I walked up and shouted thank you all but at this point they weren't even listening to what i was saying, they were on their phones and didn't even notice me leave with the gifts while Xander helped me with the rest.

We kept them in my locker. The bell rang indicating it was time to go to class and we went out separate ways.

I went for history class and i sat on the second row and brought out my glasses and put them on so i could see the board clearly.

My eyesight has always been weak, and we had a lot of tests done only to find out I had myopia or short sightedness which simply means i can see near objects clearly but the far away ones can be a bit blurry. But i did get glasses to help me with that but there are times i use contacts lens but i generally prefer glasses, unless the other days i use contacts.

Mr Bridgeton, the history teacher has been talking about world wars and why war is something to never pray for, While everyone yawned and passed notes, i found the topic quite intriguing.

He was talking when the door burst open and in came Tyler the football player. He is the absolute worst, he is always late and he does whatever he wants because his parents literally owns the school. He bullys the people he feels is beneath him and nobody tells him off.

He walked in the classroom with a gift in his hand and threw it at me like I was a begger, but my reflexes made me catch it. When I did he winked at me.

Ew.

But before the gift got to me, it hit the person next to me and i immediately said sorry but they didn't even reply.

Rude...like i said they are all snobs.

As soon as the bell rang, Mr Bridgeton gave us an assignment, a three page essay on the highlights of world war II and all the Students groaned like they'd be the ones doing the homework.

No student does their homework, i wonder why they even come to school, all they do is pay teachers or blackmail them into giving them a good score.

"Hey winter, Wait!" I heard someone call from back, I turned to the direction of the sound and saw Tyler sprintimg towards me,  I immediately roll my eyes.

"Did you open my gift yet?" He asked and i shook my head, he made his mouth in that 'O' shape, and just because i felt bad, i asked him if i should open it right in front of him and he agreed immediately.

When I opened it, it was a gift card for forever 21 and it was worth $50,000 and i faked a smile because i didn't want to be rude and tell him i had a special card that has unlimited credits to get whatever i want.

"Thank you." I said to him, wishing he'd go away.

"So would you like to come and watch lion king in my home theater later today?" He asked with a smug look on his face.

I was about to politely decline his offer but a deeper voice stopped me.

"Sorry dream boy she has plans already." it was my very own prince charming, Devon Tucker. I smiled at him while Tyler left because he was already mortified.

"Devon," i smiled.

"Babe" he called me i blushed instantly because of how sexy it sounded coming out of his mouth.

"You didn't come to visit this weekend. Why?" I questioned.

"My family went to Hawaii for the weekend." he explained.

"Ohhh..then aloha baby." I teased, then he pulled me into hug. A well needed hug.

"Lovebirds we still have another class to get to." Alex teased us and i laughed.

Devon held my hand and we went to English class together. As usual i sat in the second row but Devon wasn't the front type so he went to the back seat to be with his friends.

As i sat down, i brought out my notes and my pen to take notes of all the do's and dont's of writing essays, which will come in handy writing the history's essay.

When she had finished explaining she called out Molly to explain what she had written down, but Molly didn't even care she rolled her eyes, kept chewing her gum like her life depended on it then she just walked out of the class.

While her friends cheered her on, the girl that sat next to me muttered, "What a fake ass bitch." under her breath, causing me to laugh because it was true, everyone at Aarlington prep knew she was struggling to pay the fees, her father wasn't rich, he was an accountant to someone important. She acts like her dad is rich just so she'd be able to hang out with the cashy teens.

Miss Winslow didn't mind the disruption and carried on with the class like nothing happened until the bell rang and it was time for lunch.

Everyone made way to the cafeteria. Our cafeteria was not like other school cafeteria where stale pizza or overcooked spaghetti is served. Here you can order for whatever you want and it is served to you, as long you have the money to pay, this is where the jokers come in.

Normally every cashy teen has a special joker that belongs to them. Meaning the joker has to do whatever they are told to

I ordered a chicken burger and i a diet coke.

I will always love coke.

I took a seat on the wooden bench and waited for my burger to arrive.

Devon came with Alex and sat with me both awaiting their orders as well. From a distance, i heard Tyler call out to this boy and told him to order his food and bring it to him, and after which his friends took the advantage and gave him their orders as well, they warned him to not mix it up or he was going to get it.

That poor boy!

He ordered for them and waited to collect the food. He went back to the table but ended up getting punched in the face, then they threw the food on the floor and him to pay for the food.

A man bought my food and i gave the man $2000 dollars and told him to keep the remaining $500.

I would have said the food was expensive here but I have never used the word expensive before because i always get money even before asking.

The boy went to the man at the lunch stand and the man asked for his money.

The boy said he didn't have money and he got slapped by the middle aged man, he scolded him and ordered him to leave. I was hungry but i couldn't eat my burger and as usual Devon saw me looking sad and comforted me.

Tyler is such a douche bag i wish i could slap him across his stupid face for always hurting someone.

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Olà friends,what do you think about winter, isn't she just nice and easygoing?😂

Well thank you for reading this book it means alot to me

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