Girl in a Boy's School Read online

  'So, its your first time on an aeroplane?' It was the guy again. He had a Scotland accent that I'm going to be hearing all the time. It was okay.

  'Yeah, how do you know?' I said. Did I look like someone who never travelled in a aeroplane?

  'Well, when someone looks through the window like its the most amazing thing, it becomes kind of obvious.' He said with the Scotland accent.

  'It is amazing.' I said truthfully.

  He laughed. 'You think the ground is amazing, wait till you see the clouds.'

  'Hello people, We will be going in 15 minutes so fasten your seat belts, switch off your phone and put on a movie.' The speaker said trying to be funny. But no one heard. Everyone was shouting and asking people to switch seats so they could sit with their familys. And these seats were really sqeezed together so it was hard to get through. And then worsest thing happened. A baby cried from behind us. The awful noise! And it was right behind us!

  I got my pen from my bag and snapped it in half. I was angry and when I'm angry, I like to break things.

  'Whoa, why are you breaking your pen?' The guy said. Oh, he noticed.

  'No, I've broke pen. Its done, the present, comprendo.' I said, trying not to get mad.

  'Huh?' He said. AAAHHH!! I am too angry. Why don't these aeroplane windows open so I could scream out of them.

  'I'm angry.' I said when I saw the guy's face. He looked at me like I was mad. And then he smiled.

  'It's okay. Everyone gets mad. And don't worry about these noises. They will all settle down when the aeroplane lifts off. Ay! Isn't everyone a waste of space?' He said trying to be make me happy. I couldn't help but smile.

  20 minutes went and we were up. It looked beautiful. It was also a tiny bit scary. I don't normally get scared but heights is one of them things that is hard to face. It was quieter now. It was peaceful. The baby stopped crying and all you can hear is two people talking about weddings in the back.

  'See? I told you it was great and I told you it would settle down in here. You see? You should always listen to your elders.' He said. He sounded serious but I couldn't help but laugh. Wow, never met anyone who can make me laugh by just being serious.

  'I'm Finn by the way.' He said smiling. 'And you are?'

  'Cece.' I said.

  'See See?' He said. 'See what?'

  I smiled. 'No, my name is CeCe.'

  'Oh! Sorry, I've never heard that name before. You parents named you that?'

  He didn't mean it in a bad way because he had a straight face. Wow, I never got insulted by someone who didn't know they were insulting me. 'No, CeCe is my nickname. My real name is Celia.'

  'Ah, Celia. A beautiful name.' He said.

  I smiled. 'Thanks.'

  'So, are you from USA? I could recognise that accent from anywhere. What is a young girl alone going to do in Scotland? Shouldn't you be in school?' He said nudging me and giving me the ' are you skiving from school' look.

  'Actually I'm going to school in Scotland.'

  'Really? Have all the Schools in your country finished?' He said. Wow, this guy was a real something.

  'No, my dad is an headmaster so he's got me a place in his school.'

  'Oh really? What school?'

  I was about to say the school when I noticed who i am talking to. 'Wait, why would I tell a stranger?' I said.

  'You really think a student would kidnap you?' He said. I thought about it.

  'I don't know. You tell me. You haven't said much about yourself.' I said.

  'Aha! Clever girl! I'll telly you everything about myself. I'm Finn Beoregard. From Scotland and just coming back from a holiday with my parents that are over there.' He pointed at his 2 couple who looked just like him. The nose, the smile everything. He went on 'I go to Fisher's Boarding High School-'

  'Wait what? You go to Fisher's High School? No way, thats where I'm going.' I said.

  He laughed. 'Thats not possible.'

  I got out my bag and got the leaflet of the school there that my mum gave me. 'Look, this is your school right?' I gave it to him. He looked it closely and then took out this book that had the same logo that was on the leaflet.

  'Yes, but you don't understand-'

  'Look, the logos. We both are going to the same school.' I said pointing at them.

  He bit his lip. He looked at the leaflet ten times. Well, it looked that way.

  'What is it?' I said. Something was wrong. From his face, something was confusing too.

  'You know that this leaflet is a year ago.' He said. I frowned. Who cares?

  'Is that what your confused about?' I said.

  'Yes and No. Look, this is our leaflet.' He took out a brand new looking leaflet. It has the logo of the school. I took it from him and looked through it.

  'What shall I look at?' I said. All it said was the new things they have put into the school. I told this Finn.

  'I know but that isn't the only new thing. Read this.' He pointed at a paragraph. Why won't he just tell me whats up? Gosh, these people. I read what he was telling me out loud.

  'Okay, it says This school has been a big success since the big decision we made last year. We have made new facilties from boys of all ages that is not just fun but educational.' I looked at Finn.

  'Keep reading, Celia.' He said looking at the leaflet too. I sighed before continuing.

  'We are really sorry if the harsh decision of changing this school to a...' I stopped. I read this without saying it out loud. I couldn't believe this. It was here.. It said it. Changing it to an only boys school.

  CHAPTER 6: WHY MUM?

  I looked at Finn. 'I'm going to an only boys school!' I screamed. People looked at me like I was crazy. But I will be. I, Celia Celheart, A GIRL! is going to a boy's school. A freaking boys only school! I cannot believe this. So much emotions were running down me. The first one was anger. No one told me. My mum, my dad, NO ONE. This Finn who happens to go to that school told me. Mum didn't tell me. How could she? I got out my phone.

  'What are you doing?' Finn said staring at me.

  'What do you think? I have a lot to talk about with my Mum for one thing she didn't tell and me and I'm hearing it from a guy who goes there. Thank God you are here. And let me say, small world but right now, I need to tell me mum. Where are the toilets?'

  'You need to go to the loo?' He said.

  'No, I shout really loud so lets just hope the toilets are soundproof.' I said before edging my way to the toilet.

  First the crowded aeroplane, then the crying baby, then the news from a school boy and now a toilet the size of a beanbag! I went into it and I couldn't move at all. This is such a tiny toilet! It makes my bathroom look like a freaking palace! I locked the door and looked at myself in the mirror. I was angry. My eyes were blazing and my hair everywhere. I waited for my mum to pick up the phone.

  'Hello?'

  'I'm going to an only boys school!' I screamed at her. 'How could you not tell me Mum, I thought you changed. We laughed, we hugged, and you cheered me up but right now, it means nothing. I am on an aeroplane in a tiny toilet going to Scotland where I will be with boys. Just boys Mother. Just freaking boys!'

  'Wow, that is some really nasty stuff.' I frowned. This wasn't mum. It was one of her friends. 'One minute, pet. You mother's gone shopping. She'll be back kind of late. You want to leave a message. I could tell her if my memory doesn't back me down.' She carried on talking about how she forgot to lock her car and other useless things. But what really got me was my mum has gone shopping? But I'm on an aeroplane! She should be worried if I got here safe. Instead shes seeing if pink or purple sandels suit her dresses.

  I sighed. 'Just tell her that I'm okay and I'll phone her when I get there.'

  I walked back to my seat. No one was looking at suggesting that they didn't hear a word I said. I callapsed on my seat.

  'How did it go?' Finn said. Did he really want to know?

  'It went well. Do you have a ruler?' He got a wooden ruler out of his bag. I snapped it
in half. 'I'll pay you back.' He looked at me and smiled.

  'You better. That was my favourite ruler.' He said before going back to his headphones.

  'You got a favourite ruler? I smell a weirdo.' I muttered.

  'Did you say something.' He said completely innocent.

  'I said you- Nothing.' I said before getting some rest. I don't know whats going to happen but I hope its nothing bad.

  CHAPTER 7: ITS CALLED KARMA

  We were in the airport. 'Well I guess its bye.' I said putting my hand our for Finn to shake.

  He laughed. 'I never knew I would be saying this to a girl but I'll see you in school.' He said. 'And its not that bad, we have lady teachers and maybe your dad has an explanation of why he didn't tell you. Think about it. Its an important fact that was just 'forgotton' by your parents. I smell a plan.' He said.

  'Finn. Lets go. We've got a taxi.' I heard his parents say.

  'Well bye and I'll see you around in school but if not, it was a pleasure sitting next to you.' He said before shaking my hand and running to his parents. I smiled. I guess its not going to be that bad. For the first time, i've made a friend. A true one who doesn't care about my past or that I nearly killed someone or I've tried drugs once. Wait, he doesn't even know that. I sat on one of them chairs. A old looking man sat a few seat away. He looked really nervous. He was sweating. Wow, something might be really haunting him. I got a tissue out of my bag and gave it to the man.

  'Wow, thank you.' He said giving me a smile. He had a gold tooth that was really unexpected, because he seemed like a decent man who looked after himself.

  'Excuse me, Have you seen a girl who is about your age. She looks like this.' He showed me a picture. I was about to say no when I noticed something. 'OMG! Thats me. Where did you get this picture?' I said. It was me 2 years ago with my brown hair. I changed the colour a while ago and I lost some weight too. This picture looks nothing like me but in a way, everything like me.

  'Wait, you're Celia?' He said. His face was amazed.

  'Wait, your my- my dad?' I said. But I already knew it. He was.

  'Its very nice to meet you Celia.' He said. His smile was really big. I smiled back.

  'Its very nice to meet you too...' I said. I was about to say dad when it just didn't feel right yet. He noticed and sat on the seat next to me.

  'Wow, this is amazing. You've grown so much. Your mother raised a beautiful girl.' He said.

  'Thanks.' I said. 'You look great. Better than the last time I saw you.'

  His smile went upside down. 'I hate myself for leaving you but I-'

  'Can we not talk about this? I'm kind of tired.' I said trying to avoid this conversation. I knew what I was getting into. I'm sorry Celia, I was trying my best but I didn't want to hurt you. I did it for you. I was thinking of your future.And thats the last thing I wanted to hear.

  'Oh sorry, I was just... nevermind. Lets get you home. Well not home but boarding school. And theres something I have to tell you.' He looked down nervously.

  'Its okay, I know.' I said.'As annoyed as I am, I'm fine that it is an only boy's school.'

  'You found out? How? Did your mother tell you?' He said.

  'No, a student from your school told me.' I said. I crossed my arms. I was really mad now. 'Why did you hide it from me?'

  'Oh Celia-'

  'Its CeCe. We should go.' I said. I picked up my suitcase and my bag. I know I'm being too mean but thats what I am. Mean. And I knew who I got it from.

  CHAPTER 8: A GIRL'S TOUCH

  'We're here.' My dad said. Yes my dad, I am actually with my dad right now. I looked out the window to see a big school that weirdly looked like a church. It was an old victorian building that looked kind of haunted. Yikes.

  The car parked outside the school. I was about to open the door when Dad just ran to open it for me. Wow, if your going to please me, you better do better than that. He carried my suitcase and my bag. I

  'You don't need to carry it.' I said.

  'I want to.' He said, struggling a lot.We went up the stairs. After a lot of stairs, Dad looked too red.

  'So these are the classrooms.' He said. He pointed to a set old desks. Not a lot of decorations. Needs a girl's touch.

  We went up to more steps and showed me the gym class, the science labs, the offices. There was a door that said 'Boy's dorm.' But he just said don't go there.

  And finally, we went to a room that looked like an aparment. It had sofas, TVs, books and a dining room.

  'So this is where I live. And you'll be staying here. Your rooms in there.' I looked into the door he pointed at. It was a nice room. There was a pink bed with a teddy bear. And pink curtians. Basically, most of the things in the room was pink. Sometimes I think that Gok Wan is the only guy who has fashion sense. And this could be why. But it was a great try.

  'Do you like it? I mean, I didn't know what kind of person you were so I-'

  I yawned. And it wasn't by purpose. Well Kind of..

  'Sorry, I'm just babbling on. You should get some rest. School tomorrow.'

  'What? I just came. Shouldn't I get settled in first.' I said callapsing on the bed.

  'Tomorrow's opening day and everyone is coming. It'll be great for you to meet the teachers.' He said.

  'And the students.' I added.

  'Yeah, you dont need to talk to them. They will mind their own business.' He said. 'Well, your uniform is in the cupboard and get settled in and.. erm.. get some rest. I'll see you in the morning at 6.' He was about to go when I took in what he said.

  'Wait what? 6! I can't wake up at 6!' I said angrily.

  'Sorry, Its opening day as I said and I will have to get up early so that we could prepare everything.' He said.

  'Fine. Whatever.' I said. I slided into my duvet.

  'Shouldn't you change into something more comfortable, Celia?'

  'Nope. I'm tired. Turn the lights off when you go. Thanks. And its CeCe.' I said before closing my eyes to go to sleep.

  I couldn't see him but I knew he was angry. I guess he was a strict Headmaster and I was going to be a challenge. No wait, I AM going to be a challenge. Daddy, your in for it.

  CHAPTER 9: IF NERVOUS WAS A DISEASE, I WOULD BE DEAD.

  Sleepily, I combed my hair. It was 6am. And here I was, getting ready for school. No wait, a boarding school. NO WAIT, a BOYS boarding school.

  'You ready?' My dad said. Yes, I was here in my dad's aparment. Who would ever know it?! 'You look great in that uniform. Just erm.. cut down on the makeup.' He said awkwardly.

  I rolled my eyes. 'I'm just wearing eyeliner.' I said. I rolled my eyes.

  'Thats great. You ready to go?' He said getting my school bag for me.

  'Wait.' I sighed. 'They do know, that, you know, I'm a girl in this school. They do know a girl is actually coming to this school. I mean, I don't want them to be surprised or think that I'm in the wrong school or something.' I said nervously.

  'I know. I was supposed to tell them about you coming but I never knew you were going to come or not. I couldn't reach your mum and when she gave me a message saying you will be coming tomorrow, I rushed to the airport. So I'm sorry. But we have female teachers so don't think your the only girl here. Well actually you are but your not the only female here, I mean, you are a girl but your here in a boy's school and its kind of -'

  'Your rambling.' I said before he tells me his life story.

  'Sorry, I'm just really stupid at times and I want to make it up to my only daughter.' He looked tired. Okay, I guess he was trying but still..

  'Fine, if you want to make it up with me, then buy me a chocolate icecream.' I said cheekily and randomly. Whatever happened in the past, I shouldn't be mad at my dad. He had a reason and I've got to stop getting mad at him for no reason.

  'Deal.' He smiled. 'Shall we go?'

  I nodded and followed him out the room. We went down the stairs. Some teachers greeted Dad and they gave me a strange look. But I guess I should get used to them.

&
nbsp; 'Don't be nervous. You'll be fine.' Dad said reassuringly.

  'I'm not nervous.' I lied. 'I just don't like it when people stare at me.' Well, it was the truth too. I hated it when people looked at me in that 'are you from another planet' look. It annoys the crap out of me. I used to get it all the time in the other schools. I'm not a bad girl, I just get really mad sometimes and can't stop myself. And I always have a reason for my madness. For example, the last school I just went to. He was treating me different from the rest of the students and it made me so mad. Once, is a warning. Twice, will end with blood. And it did.

  We went through a lot of rooms and then my Dad stopped and told me to wait here. He went to the other side of the corridor and was talking to this lady. The lady was very beautiful in the natural way. She had black hair and brown eyes. When they stopped talking, my Dad went through the door. Wait a minute, where am I supposed to go? Shall I follow him?

  The brown hair lady walked to me and smiled. She put her hand out to shake.

  'Hi, you must be CeCe.' She said. She has a strong Scottish accent that reminded me of Finn. Will he be here? What if I see him? I shook her hand and smiled.

  'And you are?' I said.

  'I'm Miss Rain but you could call me Selma.' She said. 'Its really nice to meet you. You dad has told me a lot about you.'

  I was surprised with this. He talked about me to people. 'Really? What did he say?' I said curiously.

  'Just the general, that you are a great girl and he can't wait to meet you.' She said happily. 'But, hes told me your not happy about coming here.'

  'Yeah. Its just a boy's only school. And its a boarding school too. 2 things that I'm not used to.' I said honestly.For some reason, I felt safe near her.

  She nodded. 'I understand. When I came to this school, I was kind of nervous.'

  'But thats different. Your a teacher. I'm a girl. A student. In a boy's school.' I said stressfully. I know I keep on repeating that its a boy's school but its just hard to take in. I was a misfit in the other schools and I will be beyond a misfit in this school.