{11 years later}

“ESTELLE!!” a really loud yet chirpy voice screamed, I felt my bed go down a little as someone started to jump on my bed “Wake up! Come on! Im going to be late!” rolling out of bed I groaned looking at my little cousin Jessica who was pouncing on my bed up and down with a massive grin.

“What are we going to be late for Jess?” I asked as I walked over to my dresser grabbing a hair tie, I tied my blonde curls into a messy bun “My school trip! Please hurry up Estelle” I nodded my head I pinched her cheek walking into my bathroom. Stripping down I turned on the hot water i walked into the shower letting the hot water run down my body.

It has been 11 years since my parents had died, I still remember the night where my parents were arguing and I decided to walk down the stairs to see what was happening and that’s when I saw my dad pull the trigger of his gun and shoot my mother, then shoot himself. After my parents died I was moved to Florida to live with my aunt Chelsea and her daughter Jessica.

Being a 5 year old was hard; living without my parents was even harder. Aunt Chelsea wasn’t really a good role model that I could look up to, I mean every night she would leave me and Jessica alone with some random babysitter; she would go out clubbing and would come back at midnight drunk as.

Growing up without parents or a role model was hard, but on the bright side I had made some great friends that have truly changed me for the better and let’s not forget high school. Where most of the drama ad gossip happens, thankfully I had never been one of those gossipers in school. In fact I was one of the most envied girls in high school known for my good looks, intelligence and kindness I had every guy wrapped around my finger not that I liked it.

One of the greatest friends that I had met was Claudine another one of the most envied girl in school. You know with her blonde hair, green eyes somehow people thought we were sisters because had the same coloured eyes and hair but we were best friend. Claudine was very much like me as a matter of fact we both were into the same stuff and both had the same personality and as Claudine puts it we have a crazy, sassy personality.

“Estelle!” I squealed snapping out of my thoughts as there was a loud knock on my bathroom door “Yes?” I heard some movement “Hurry up! Jess is going to be late” I rolled my eyes at my aunt Chel and quickly washed my hair and body. After washing my hair and body I turned off the water and wrapped a white fluffy towel around my body stepping out into my room.

I quickly put on my black lace underwear and bra followed by a pair of skinny washed blue jeans and a white tank top that had ‘SEXY’ on it in big black blocks. I put on my black converse and my black leather jacket and started to dry my hair.

Drying my hair I left my hair naturally curly and started on my make-up, as it was school I put on some light make up. Starting with some eyeliner followed by some mascara, I applied some blush pink lip gloss and smiled at myself in the mirror.

I walked out of my room grabbing my school side bag I walked down the stairs and into the kitchen “I already made you coffee” Jess smiled at me as she handed me a mug that was filled with coffee “Thanks Jess” I took a sip of the coffee grabbing some toast of the counter I opened the jar of Nutella I made a quick Nutella sandwich.

“So Jess, where are you going?” I asked as I took a bite out of my Nutella sandwich, Jess smiled at me as she took a bite out of her egg omelette…ewe I hated eggs and cheese. “As part of science studies this year we are going to the institute of technology” I nodded my head as I finished off my sandwich “That’s cool, I remember when I went on that trip last year”  I chuckled remembering how me and Claudine got lost and went on the wrong bus, good times…good times.

“I can’t wait” I smiled at Jess and ruffled her brown straight her. Jess was 16 years of age younger than me by 1 year exactually. Her father had died due to cancer a couple years ago that’s why her mum is always going out getting wasted and sleeping with random guys. Random guys you heard right, once I walked into her room and saw her having sex with some guy. That was the last time I walked into her room.

“Estelle” someone pocked my side I let out a squeak as I jumped, Jess chuckled as she grabbed her bag “Come on” I grabbed my phone, keys and bag and headed out the door. I walked over to my white BMW X6 SUV and climbed in as Jess did the same. I started up the car while Jess played with the radio station.

After a good 15 minute drive I finally parked my car in Melbourne high schools parking lot which was filled with millions of kids. Shutting off the engine I pecked Jess’s cheek before getting out of the car “Have a good day” I smiled at her as she smiled back and walked off into the office.

Walking over to the benches were my gang and I hanged out, I smiled once I saw Claudine’s massive grin, rolling my eyes I walked over to her “Hey” she smiled and hugged me tightly “Hey you” she poked my forehead I laughed as I hugged and greeted my other friends.

“We need to talk” I nodded my head as Claudine pulled me away from the group and dragged me into the halls “What’s up?” I asked as i walked to my locker Claudine smiled widely “Don’t be mad” I rolled my eyes “What is it?” I asked.

Claudine smiled “I put mine and your name down for homecoming Queen!” I groaned as Claudine squealed “Seriously?” I groaned opening up my locker I put the books that I didn’t need. Claudine nodded “Seriously!” signing I closed my locker shut I turned to Claudine “Do I really have to?” I asked Claudine rolled her eyes nodding her head.

“If you love me, then yes” I pushed myself u against the lockers putting my leg up “But I hate you” Claudine frowned as she punched my shoulder “That’s a lie” I tried not to laugh, I kept a straight face “Im not lying” Claudine raised her eyebrows “I’ve got Oreos in my bag” my eyes immediately widened as I smiled “I love you!” I screamed Claudine laughed “I love you too!” Claudine screamed as we hugged in the hallways.

“Lesbians!” someone screamed chuckling I turned to see Jason one of my lab partners laughing, I laughed and punched his shoulder as he closed his locker and walked off with his friends. “That’s the bell” I nodded my head “It sure is, see you at lunch” Claudine smiled as we hugged “Yup” with that we parted our ways to class.

First period I had PE which meant that I had to change, groaning I walked into the gym where I was greeted with a couple of ‘Hey’ or ‘What’s up’ I replied back to everyone nicely and took my seat on the bench waiting for the teacher.

After chatting with a couple students waiting for the teacher to come, Mrs Co finally arrived. After she explained what we were doing today which was basketball we went and changed into our sport clothes. We made our way to the basketball court where we yet again sat down on the bench waiting for Mrs Co to put us in teams.

I tied my hair up in a bun as Mrs Co marked the roll, “Your late again” Mrs Co spoke I looked up and glared at the familiar green eyed guy “Sorry, I Ermm slept in” Mrs Co rolled her eyes “Take your seat” Xavier smirked at the teacher and then walked towards the benches.

I glared at him as our eyes locked and he winked at me, scuffling and rolling my eyes I paid my attention back to the teacher. “Hey babe” Xavier smirked as he leaned in trying to kiss me, I put my hand on his firm chest and pushed him away “Don’t even think about it” I glared at him “Look, you gotta believe me! I was drunk” I rolled my eyes folding my arms over my chest.

“Dunk or not Xavier I caught you making out with some slut” I stood up as the class started to get into their teams “Get it through your head. We. Are. Over.” With that I walked away grabbing my bib I put it on and stood my place on the court.

“Chris” I screamed at one of my team players trying to catch their attention so they could throw the ball towards me, Chris turned around and threw the ball towards me, I caught the ball and ran down the court bouncing the ball. Xavier came in front of me trying to get the ball out of my hands. I side stepped him when he tripped me over.

I fell down to the ground hearing a couple of gasps, my eyes watered as I felt some hot liquid trickle down my head and neck. I couldn’t believe that Xavier tripped me over, he was never like this, he was always the sweet caring boyfriend that everyone wanted to have. After I had walked in on him and some slut making out on his couch I broke up with him. Ever since then he has been a dickhead to me, telling me it was an ‘accident’ and that he was ‘drunk’ when in reality he wasn’t drunk, Xavier hated alcohol. So after 3 good years of being with him I broke up with him.

“E, open your eyes” I tried slowly to open my eyes but the pain was too much “I can’t” I whispered “Go call the nurse” Mrs Co instructed someone, through my watered eyes I looked up to see Xavier and his friends laughing “Suck it up princess” Xavier smirked at me then walked away.