My voice quivered as I spoke, "My...,name ... .is ... .Darcy Hayes." I hesitated then I blurted out.
" I hope you all treat me as one of your own from now on."
I just wanted to beg them to treat me differently to treat me with nothing but love, something I have never experienced in my life.
To my surprise the room erupted in a warm applause and I raised my head up, their faces lit up with genuine smiles, unlike my previous classmates. Maybe just maybe changing schools wasn't a bad idea. I let out a sigh of relief.
"Go and sit down," he said, and I nodded.
This was a good start for me.
As I walked away I couldn't help but think about my past. I was angry the day I was informed that I would be transferred.
I was thinking It was like my previous school where I was being bullied every single time and to make it worse they tried to frame me at every chance they got.
The last straw was when my so-called mate rejected me. That day was etched in my memory forever, it was at the school dining table when we were all eating and he announced my rejection, humiliating me by announcing my sister as his new mate.
I sniffed back the tears that threatened to fall, I vowed never to let those tears fall again for his sake.
The empty seat creaked as I sat down, pulling out my books. Nobody sat down close to me or even offered to tell me what I will be doing today.
I looked around expectantly but everyone looked away, leaving me to figure things out on my own. I felt like It was odd.
The chatter of the students was a constant hum in the background. A teacher walked in and taught us. Throughout that day nobody talked to me or even passed my way for a moment I felt like I was a ghost.
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The sound of my roommate's laughter echoed down the hall. It's been days and I haven't even made a friend at all. My roommate totally ignored me, the three girls would talk, while I would just lay at the side of my bed.
I got dressed, picked my bag and headed to the school cafeteria. I entered and placed my order, I took my food and I ate alone.
As I chewed my lips, my mind raced with worries. I might never find a friend to show me around the school or even teach me the ways of the school and be my friend.
A deep sigh escaped my lips, I accepted that loneliness might be my new normal.
I was done eating and headed to the table. I was ready to pay when I heard someone say, "Don't worry darling, I will pay the bills."
I lifted my gaze and met her green eyes. Her blonde hair cascaded down her back like a golden waterfall.
She smiled at me, stretching her hands. "Lydia," she murmured.
I nodded, smiling as I stretched my hands shaking her hands. "Darcy," I said, as I flashed a grin.
Finally someone was talking to me in the school, I blinked twice, wondering if I was hallucinating. I stifled a squeal of excitement, composing myself before Lydia thinks I am crazy.
That was how Lydia became friends, she would show me everywhere around the school, she was quite popular so it was easy to relate to other students.
I still felt a pang of loneliness when others walked past me. But I don't mind as long as I have Lydia, I am fine. Lydia showed me the love and acceptance I'd never known before.
She was always there for me. She goes as far as helping me do my assignments whenever I feel lazy.
As the days went by, Lydia and I grew closer, and she continued to show me the ropes around school. One weekend, she suggested we check out the clubhouse, a place I'd never been before.
Despite my initial hesitation, she convinced me to come along, and we stood before the clubhouse, its tall spires reaching towards the sky.
I felt a thrill of excitement mixed with a hint of nervousness as we approached the entrance.
"I swear you are going to love it," she said, giggling as we stood outside the clubhouse, its bright colors and lively music a stark contrast to my dark mood.
"I still don't feel like going inside," I mumbled, her face fell, her eyes clouding over.
"Seriously? Don't be boring, let's go have fun,"she said, dragging me inside but I stood my ground.
I crossed my arms, my eyes fixed on the ground. "I don't want to go inside, Don't worry you can go in."
"I'm not leaving here with....." Her words trailed off as she was whisked away and I chuckled, shaking my head.
I stood alone, the weight of my solitude settling in. Second-guessing my decision to stay outside, I turned towards the entrance.
That's when I felt it - a thrill of excitement coursing through my veins. Ava, my wolf, growled softly, and I felt aroused,
This was the same feeling I felt when I first met my so-called ex-mate. Wait, does that mean that the moon goddess gave me a second chance mate?
I turned around, my heart racing, and that's when I saw him - a mysterious figure in black, disappearing into the dimly lit club.
Without hesitation, I took off after him, my feet pounding the ground. I rounded the corner, but he was nowhere to be seen. I frantically scanned the area, my senses on high alert.
"Damn it!" I cursed under my breath, my heart beating fast. Will I ever find him again?
I closed my eyes and said a prayer: "Moon goddess please let me see him again."