Chapter 1: Where's Megan?

'All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."

It's a peculiar thing isn't it, the idea that the only thing we have control in our entire lives is the choice of what we do with the time that is given to us. We can't control an outcome, we cant rewind. Nothing. Within St. Peter's the most infamous and elite private school within England some, like Harry Styles chose to snort cocaine before fucking an oblivious 'ditzee' in the room of a random strangers house. Others, like Danny chose to idolize a person who is the ideal image of beauty whilst she stares longingly at his best friend and his innocent church girl best friend foolishly writes 'Danny + Lennon' in the corner of her notepad like a 10 year old. And some, like Megan Ryan choose to participate in scandalous affairs and pornography. That is before of course she was announced missing and presumed to be dead six days ago.

Shelby Wilson twirled her long, blonde hair on her perfectly manicured fingers as she stared at her best friends "missing" poster. She had taken a break from hanging out with her normal group of cheerleading friends. She had painted her fingers black, it seemed to appropriately fit with the current situation, emphasizing the gloomy atmosphere. The picture portrayed Megan's crystal blue eyes and a smile which deceived so many people. It baffled Shelby as to why when anyone was missing they used a picture that presented the person at their happiest as appose to their actual self, was it made so that people felt more sympathetic? One thing is for certain, not a lot of people at St. Peter's felt that way about Megan's disappearance, relived would be a more suitable adjective.

She could not bring herself to cry. In fact, she had not cried once since discovering Megan's disappearance. Why? Perhaps it was because she no longer had to take bitchy insults from the female, maybe it was because she no longer had to lie for her. Megan wasn't the perfect girl with the perfect family and boyfriend, she was far from perfect. Regardless of what it was, she was compelled numb.

"Ky, she's by herself again, maybe I should go up and talk to her" Danny said, letting his blue eyes wonder over Shelby's long tanned legs which were on full display thanks to her black skirt she had rolled up.

"Oh for fuck sake man, can you just stop trying to fuck her for 5 minutes, she ain't worth it. Plus I've already told you this, you gotta make it seem like you're not interested" Kyle said whilst still fixing his brown hair in the mirror of his locker.

"Yeh because being a dick to her in a time when her best mate has gone AWOL is really the way to go isn't it" Danny said, still looking longingly at Shelby.

"Its better than whatever bullshit your doing now besides, if you're still that desperate just ask Harry for the ins and outs, he's been there more times than hot dinners" Kyle Said.

Danny's eyes filled with anger and sadness just as Harry walked too them.

"Can't really remember it to be honest" he said in his groggy voice whilst letting his ring covered finger pinch the bridge of his nose several times. Indicating that he that probably already snorted at least 2 lines before coming in.

Harry, Kyle and Danny were the most well known people within St. Peter's. This due of the combination of wealthy parents and their good looks, further emphasising the shallowness of the school, or maybe even society. That's what they say isn't it? School, sixth form college, wherever was just a sample of people forced into daily interactions in order to prepare for the more brutal torture of the outside world. The boys had all been best friends since primary school. Kyle in simple terms was a dog. He had fucked almost every girl within the school, including Megan. They were found fucking on Mrs. James desk and got away with it because both of their daddy's  funded the school. No one quite knows what went on after, but Brad remained oblivious to the day, and that wasn't the only time Megan cheated on him.

Danny was the Golden boy of St.Peters. His daddy was the rich lawyer and owned the biggest house, and he had earned the reputation for being the sensitive athletic type, with puppy dog eyes and a smile that seemed to make the girls swoon, where as others such viewed him as a snob. One thing about Danny: He was completely smitten over Shelby Wilson. He personally couldn't understand why people were so involved with Megan when there was someone as beautiful as Shelby around.  He had been obsessed with her since the moment she transferred from Madrid when she was 14. He remembers when they were in Year 10 he was invited to a party and Shelby was there, She had come in with a skirt that stopped just below her hips and a low cut top which showed her perfect breasts, Danny couldn't concentrate for the whole night and when they were dancing and Shelby accidentally brushed up against him, he had to hide in the corner to conceal his erection for the rest of the night. He also remembered being 16 and buying her roses and a card for Valentine's Day and coming into school extra early to make sure it remained a secret. However, Shelby's attention lived elsewhere. Much like every other girl within town, her affections laid with Harry Styles. Despite being his best fiend, Danny always felt second best to Harry.

Harry Styles on the outside, was every girls dream. That's the best way to describe Harry, a dream. Something that doesn't fit into the boring reality of life. something you constantly think of. With his flamboyant dress sense and openness to any circumstance. His messy curly hair was always hugged and pulled in every direction, his raspy voice could capture anyone's attention and his green emerald eyes looked at you with intensity and longing. Pouted pink lips were formed into the perfect shape. Perfect. Perfect, that's a good word. Well, maybe not his lifestyle. A lifestyle which consisted of threesomes with anyone who found to be attractive, regardless of gender, his open mindedness making him more admirable. Or relationship status, showing his lack of morals. He however, did have some morals, once finding out about Danny's feelings towards Shelby he stopped all contact with her. Amongst his flaws, came the most serious, his slight reliance to class A drugs.

"Seriously guys, she looks really upset I mean her best friend has fucked off and left her"

"Yeh because the worst thing about Megan going missing is the impact it has on Shelby" Harry's said sounding bored, letting his eyes wonder to the red head down the hall trying to see if she was a new potential candidate for his fuck buddy considering his last one needed things because he fucked his sister. 

"Plus, it's Megan Ryan we're talking about. Some rich guy is probably balls deep in her right now and once she's done getting gifts from him she'll come, walking down the hallway like nothing happened with Brad" Kyle said still fixing his hair in the mirror. Brad was Megan's boyfriend, they were the 'perfect' couple.

"But Shelby-"

"Anyway enough with the depressing shit, I've got a party lined up for tonight, hot tub, dads new girls, cocaine, what do ya say?" Kyle said interrupting his lovesick friend.

"Sounds good to me, just make sure that the blow is better than last time" Harry replied ruffling his hair in an attempt to make it look more presentable.

"Fuck yeh!, Yo Danny bo-" Kyle cut off his sentence when he realised Danny wasn't even paying attention to him but still staring at Shelby.

"Oh dear lord someone shot him already we might have more fun with him" Kyle said rolling his eyes.

"Ok guys, I've made up my mind, no more being a chicken shit, I'm gonna go up to her and comfort her and then maybe-"

Finally, Shelby's eyes meet with Danny's before drifting over to Harry who was now looking bored scrolling through this phone. Without thinking she began walking towards the group of boys.

Danny's heart beat started to speed up, and he could feel his hands getting calmey before he viciously began rubbing them together.

"Guys she's coming over here, Shit! What do I say?!" Danny quietly whispered to his friends whilst Harry's eyes reminded on his phone and Kyle leaned on a random locker looking at the scene in disgust at how pussy whipped Danny was.

"Hi Shelby" Danny said, his voice a slight stutter and his eyes darting around the room, unable to make direct eye contact.

Shelby looked at him for a moment with smugness. She was used to getting this type of reaction from men. In her eyes, they were simple, all but one that is. They thought with their cocks. She didn't really agree with the whole 'beauty is subjective' argument. She knew to a number of males, she was considered attractive, and what was wrong with utilising that?  it's what her mother had taught her, and Megan. She liked seeing men stutter and become nervous towards her, it made her feel powerful, especially when one of the richest and known boys in schools was acting that way.

"Hey Danny" she said with a slight smirk.

"Hey, I just wanted to say, well we all did, say sorry about Megan, I hope you're okay"

"Thanks Danny, that means a lot" she said before allowing her eyes to glance over to Harry. He was the most beautiful male she had ever seen. Harry was different, he didn't fall for any of the charm that she pulled with others, he was the opposite, completely unaffected. Even after everything all they had been through Harry would still look at her like a blank canvas. In the years she had known Harry, seeing girls hang off his arm, being in his bed after fucking, of looking him at him through his eyelashes as she sucked on his cock, She had never once seen him lose his cool. He had always remained blank Harry, it pained her.

"Me and Lennon are throwing that fundraiser today after school, you know to try help raise money?" Danny added when noticing that Shelby wasn't looking at him. He was like a toddler begging for her attention.

Harry lifted his head from his phone at his, in the years he had known Danny, he had not once had a proper conversation with his female bestfriend. She bugged him. She was a religious good two shoes from what he had observed of her. She wore a cross around her neck, said please and thankyou more of than an elderly person and was always smiling way too big and joining every club she could, the fact that she probably given up her time to prepare this fundraiser didn't surprise him, it was the time of dumb shit her and those religious folk do if they aren't strumming themselves to the bible he thought rolling his eyes.

Shelby, noticing that Harry was now a little engaged with the conservation decided to direct him in hopes to get his attention.

"Will you be contributing to the charity Harry?" She said trying to make eye contact with those emerald eyes.

"Suppose"  his response was quick and simple, and made it hard for Shelby to try push it further. But she tried anyway.

"Well I hope to see you after school then, helping to prepare the fundraiser" she said. Harry had no intention of attending, he didn't care. When he didn't reply within a few seconds, Danny took the opportunity to do so.

"I'll be there, we all will, and I'll be donating a lot of money, anything to help get Megan back" he said smiling. Shelby returned it with a small smile and Danny felt his heart skip a little bit faster.

"Erm excuse me, can you please get away from my locker, you are in the way" Danny's 'moment' with Shelby was interrupted by Isabella Aldrin.

Isabella "Issy" Aldrin was the social outcast of St. Peters. Her parents were the poorest in the whole school, infact she only got into the school because she had won her place as part of a deals program. She didn't have any friends and could almost always been seen eating with lunch alone outside by the tree where others would smoke joints under during their free periods.

Her long ginger hair almost always had some type of plat in it, her large green eyes were hidden underneath classes, and her pink lips were always in a tight line. Her eyebrows were always frowned, she wore such an angry expression, as if she were mad at the world. She was in no way ugly, she was actually rather pretty, in a plain ordinary way which was hidden under some bad fashion choices, but pretty none the less. It was her closed off attitude and the fact that she always carried a camera around her neck that gained her the reputation of being a weirdo. A reputation that Megan Ryan helped create and picked on her every day of her life since she was 12.

"Woo, woo, sorry there darling didn't mean to upset ya" Kyle said moving away, and raking his eyes slowly down her body and licking his lips. At this point it was neither a compliment nor an insult, if it had a Virginia and a pulse, Kyle would flirt and check it out. 

"Don't stand to close to her Kyle, you might catch whatever diseases and infections she's harbouring" Shelby said looking at Issy's outfit choice in disgust.

"Hey Shelby, what does it feel like to know everyone in the school thinks your a stuck up slut?" Issy said smiling.

"Hey four eyes, what does it feel like to have an alcoholic as a father, and a mother who sucks cocks for a living?" Shelby clapped back. It was a low blow. Danny laughed trying to do anything to make Shelby look at him whilst Harry watch the scene with bored, blood shot eyes.

"Anyway-" Kyle interrupted, not really caring for the conversation . "What's your name?, I haven't seen your pretty face and green eyes around here, I'm Kyle Danforth, but can go by other names angel, the love of your life, I wouldn't say God, but you can be screaming his name tonight because of me if you want" Kyle said with a wink at the end attempting to put his arm around her slender waist.

Issy looked at him in disgust. "My name is Issy, you have been saying  these extract things to me every single fort night, and you have for 2 years and yet don't manage to remember my name" she said removing his arm away from her.

"Right, of course! Issy! I knew you looked familiar, don't take it personally, I don't remember a lot of peoples names, I called this guy "Dave" for the first 2 weeks of our friendship" Kyle said pointing at Danny, to see him nod confirming it.

"Trust me Kyle, you're wasting your time on her anyway, she's a in the closet lesbian with no friends"
Shelby pipped in.

Issy's green eyes flashed with anger, it was Megan who started that rumour that led to so many friendships and things getting confused. She fucking hated Megan for that. She hated Megan in general.

"At least my "best friend" doesn't fuck off and leave me to pick up the pieces" Issy said with a sickly sweet smile. She was hoping to get a reaction but Shelby's response was robotic.

"Hey!" A stern voice said. "There's no need for that, she's missing for fuck sake" Danny's voice came to Shelby's defence. Issy rolled her eyes at him.

"Stay out of it, rich boy" she didn't give anyone the chance to say anything else before she walked down the hallway. It was silent for a moment, Danny hopes that him defending her had made Shelby a little happy. Kyle was the one who spoke first.

"- is she really a lesbian? Because that's just gonna fuck up my whole game now" Kyle said, sounding like a little boy.

"Id just let that one go man, she seems like the type to hold grudges" Harry said opening his locker and throwing some books in there, amongst them being a black envelope he didn't notice.

"So, Shelby, will you be their tonight helping?" Danny said with appreciation.

"Of Course" she replies, her brown eyes staring with longing at Harry.

Just as this was said, the bell rung, and everyone started walking to their classes, Shelby taking one final look at Harry and Danny taking one final look at her. Danny practically ran to his IT class, which has never been seen as a serious class since Jessie Woods was seen giving a blowjob to Tommy Danvour under the table. As soon as he got into the class his eyes wondered until they found his childhood friend.

"Hey Pip, I changed my mind, I can come to help after school after all" Danny said sitting in front of her and flashing her an adorable smile.

Lennon felt her enormous bright blue eyes light up and the dimples forming on her checks from the news.

"Yay! Oh that's so great Danny, we hardly ever get to spend time together anymore" Lennon said bouncing up and down her chair, squealing.

Danny looked at his friend, smiling, glad something he said made her happy, although it didn't take much he thought, Lennon was always happy and smiling, he loved that about her, it always made him feel happier being around her.

"Oh but wait, what's about practice? isn't Mr. Jones going to be upset" she pouted. Mr Jones was a lovely man, She'd have to apologise for stealing Danny away.

"Oh nah, it's fine I'll tell him later, besides it turns out Shelby is coming after all" Danny added with a wink.

The butterflies that Lennon would usually feel after seeing Danny wink at her was replaced with the feeling of her heart sinking when hearing Shelby's name yet again.

"Oh, so your only really coming because Shelby's there" Lennon said, trying not to sound sad.

Lennon couldn't hide any emotion within her sky like eyes, and Danny after seeing that what he said had made her sad, felt guilt well up in his stomach.

"I mean, it does make me happy that she's gonna be there and I'll get to spend more time with her, but hey I'm happy because I get to see you too Len" he said, squeezing her shoulder, trying to reassure her.

Lennon gave a weak smile. Lennon Tonya was a nerd, a kind hearted and naive nerd. With her brown hair that was always curled, with a coloured ribbon that matched her dress, and her nails always painted a different colour each day. She liked colours. Being raised in a very catholic household, with two very religious and respected parents, everyone quickly noticed just how innocent and gullible she was, and some took advantage of it. Some of the guys told her to call them daddy, and she had asked Danny one day why someone would want to be called a father at such a young age. There was one time when she she sucking on a lollipop and Jared Mayers asked if she would do that to him, Lennon offered him a lollipop and offered to teach him. It's not that she didn't know what sex was, she wasn't stupid, she just didn't catch on to the dirty minds of others. But she always had Danny to protect her. They had been friends since they were babies, what with their parents being so close. Lennon remembers Danny holding her hand on the first day of primary school, warning the first guy she had ever went out on a 'date' with, and looking after with her first and only hangover.

Over the years, they hadn't spent as much time together, but still remained close. They told eachother everything, apart from one thing: Lennon loved Danny. She had had a crush on him since they were 10. No one knew about these feelings, certainly not Danny, and she liked to think she did a good job at hiding it.

Megan knew it, she noticed it. Infact, Megan noticed a lot of things about Lennon. And for some unknown reason, she hated Lennon, even more so after Dannys party. She didn't bully Lennon but it was known that she didn't like the innocent  girl, but no one really knew or understood why.

"Danny, I know that you really like her, and I'm happy for you, I really am, but I don't want you to get hurt, and maybe Shelby isn't ready to date or anything like t-"

"Hey, Len, stop worrying for two secs, I've been in love with this girl for 3 years, I'm sure I can wait a bit longer, whenever she's ready, I'll be there" Danny interrupted with longing in his eyes.

Lennon did her best to smile at the sweet thing he had just said. Danny had always been a sensitive guy, and she loved that about him. But hearing him talk about how much he liked, no, loved Shelby killed her. She felt like she had been punched in the heart.

"Hey, but don't worry Len, you'll always be my favourite girl" he said reaching over to tickle her, and looking at her giggling face.

Lennon kept laughing, and moving all over the place, until she heard a paint noise.

"Hey Len, you dropped something" Lennon picked up the black envelope that had been in her locker and still hasn't opened, put it in her binder and too the back of her mind, she'll open it later.

She wasn't aware that letters had also been addressed to 5 other pupils: Danny, Harry, Shelby, Kyle and Issy...