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Much like Alistair, Persephone was up early in the morning. Unlike her brother Persephone was not going to get up early just to stand at the side of the school gate to prove a point. She didn’t need to, her presence would do that alone. Instead she meticulously ran through her long multi-step skin routine, thinking about the new year ahead. She felt mixed about it, for one she was excited to be truly on top of the food chain as a senior, ready to rule the school one last time, but she wasn’t really sure what to do when the year ended. She had good enough prospects, even if those prospects were daddy’s business endeavours and money, but she wasn’t really sure where she wanted to go. High school was fun. It was cushy, she knew everyone and how to show them all she was simply better but soon she’d need to find new ways to get to new people. 

A sigh expelled from Persephone’s once again pink-painted lips. Sabrina should be arriving at the school any moment now. She picked up her phone from the table, opening her messages. Nothing from the girl yet. She sent her 2 simple words [i]I’m waiting[/i]. She hoped the girl would get the hint, then again if she didn’t Persephone didn’t mind, it’d be something else to hold over Sabrina’s head.

As her heels continued their noisy assault on the tiles headed to the LeRue dorm, she glanced down as her phone pinged. Sabrina’s eyes widened a bit at the message waiting for her. With a clearing of her throat, she sped up her steps and clutched her purse against her chest. She couldn’t have Persephone waiting on her, it was supposed to be the other way around. She dreaded any kind of torture the girl would put her through if Sabrina kept her waiting any longer.

Nearing the room, she paused before making sure nothing on her body was out of place. Giving a slight nod at herself, she stepped into Persephone’s room and offered the girl a bright smile. [color=limegreen]”I’m here. Sorry. I made it.”[/color] She looked the girl over and nodded approvingly. [color=limegreen]”Oh, your outfit is to die for.”[/color]

[color=D8BFD8]”’Rina,”[/color] Persephone greets the girl simply, remaining facing the mirror. You’re late but I suppose I should have expected that, knowing you,”[/color] She turns in her swivel chair with a click of her tongue and eyes her friend up and down studying her for all her imperfections. It seemed Sabrina had gotten tanned in her time abroad and had gotten extensions. Part of Persephone liked her friend’s new look, the long hair suited her but she couldn’t let that ego inflate too much, lest Sabrina think she could do something out of line.

[color=D8BFD8]”Why, [i]thank you[/i],”[/color] she replies to her girl’s compliment, teasing her blonde waves with her fingers. [color=D8BFD8]”Daddy bought it for me in Toyko, can’t be seen wearing the same outfits as last year on our first day, can we now?”[/color] She looks over her friend again more exaggeratedly, [color=D8BFD8]”Well, one of us can’t be at least,”[/color]

Sabrina tried not to look too offended at the jab of her tardiness. Clearing her throat, she shifted her purse on her shoulder and shifted her feet. She didn’t even have time to stop by her own dorm to set everything down, she was too worried about not making it to Persephone on time. 

Her eyes ran over Persephone’s outfit once more and she beamed, ready to speak about Tokyo when another jab hit her. The grin on her face faltered a bit before she quickly looked down at her own outfit to scrutinize it, even though she already knew it was brand new as well. She cleared her throat once more and forced a grin on her face. [color=limegreen]”Well, I knew better than to outshine you.”[/color]

[color=D8BFD8]”If that's the story you're going with,"[/color] Persephone replies, swiveling her chair back to her mirror. She stands up and wraps her perfectly manicured hand around the strap of her bag, throwing it over her shoulders. [color=D8BFD8]”How's the riff-raff looking this year?"[/color]

Sabrina took just a moment to smooth out her outfit and allowed herself time to take a breath when Persephone’s back was turned. She ran a hand through her slick extensions and was glad when the conversation steered away from her. Rolling her eyes, she scoffed and shook her head. [color=limegreen]”I really don’t understand how this school allows some of them in. That redhead bouncy whatever her name is was at the front gate with your brother, and I’m pretty sure I heard that Erik guy’s motorcycle. A few mice were in the halls as I made my way over to our dorm, so. It’s not looking very promising.”[/color]

Persephone listened with pursed lips, bobbing her head at her friend's works. [color=D8BFD8]”Well that's no good, this place is going to be an utter wreck after I- I mean we- leave,"[/color] she turns to the door of her room. [color=D8BFD8]”What's fair about letting in the druggies and foster home kids in? Because they're [i]poor[/i], that should mean luxury is handed to them,"[/color] she scoffs, nodding to the door for Sabrina to open it. [color=D8BFD8]”I guess I should go see the damage for myself,"[/color]

Hurrying back over to the door, Sabrina opened it and stood to the side, knowing Persephone would want to exit first. She rolled her eyes in agreement and shook her head. [color=limegreen]”They’re just going to continue to bring this place down. I don’t know how they expect us to all coexist together. They could literally like, kill us.”[/color]

[color=D8BFD8]”[i]Exactly[/i]!"[/color] Persephone agrees, walking through the door. Her pastel pink stilettos echo [i]click click[/i] with every step as they hit the vinyl floor of the twins' recreational area. [color=D8BFD8]”How was… was it Hawaii?"[/color] In all truth Persephone knew her friend was in Bali but even though they had essentially grown up together she felt she couldn't let her guard down with the woman. It was funny, it seemed in their mothers' persistence for their daughters to be friends for their own benefit they put the girls in a position they put Persephone in a position where she had to keep her almost soulless front in front of Sabrina, never truly being able to be close. Sabrina probably experienced something similar but Persephone never cared to ask what it was. 

Sabrina did her best to keep up with the young woman; Persephone always walked fast and with a purpose. She admired that about her. Holding her purse strap close to her body, she kept closely behind her and tried to keep her breathing even. Wouldn’t do to pant. With a clearing of her throat, she had to force herself not to roll her eyes. She knew her mother had been in touch with Persephone’s mother all summer. Letting out a slow breath, she plastered a grin on her face, choosing to ignore the slip up. [color=limegreen]”Bali was amazing. Sun, boys, the ocean. It was beyond perfect. How was your summer?”[/color]

[color=D8BFD8]”Oh, nothing too exciting, did a couple of weeks in Tokyo, a few in Europe, a week in New Zealand. Y'know, just the usual places,"[/color] she says casually, walking through LaRue hall not once glancing back at the other girl to see if she could keep up. As they get to the double doors at the end of LaRue Place a concierge opens them with a nod. Without playing him any mind she walks out to the hustle and bustle of many more students. she stands in front of the doors, eying the crowds.  Squeals and yells bounced around the courtyard accompanied but the sound of idle chatter. [color=D8BFD8]”Yeesh, we really have some work to do this year. I heard they took on more [i]delinquents[/i] this year. They should at [i]least[/i] tell us who they are. Like, I'm not looking to get shanked at my school,"[/color]

[color=limegreen]”Right?”[/color] Pausing for a moment to catch her breath, Sabrina looked around the courtyard as well and scrunched her nose. [color=limegreen]”I mean, what if one of those things came up to us- I mean, you, and thought he had a chance? Or her. Heard there’s a lot of questionable sexualities this year.”[/color] Sucking in her bottom lip with her teeth, she tilted her head in thought. [color=limegreen]”How are we even supposed to know what class they belong to?”[/color]

At Sabrina's first statement Persephone gave a chuckle. [color=D8BFD8]”Please, they can try all they want. It's only a complement… and some fun when they're told they can't have all this,"[/color] she says? Readjusted her hair as she step put into the pavement of the school. [color=D8BFD8]”You don't have any of those freaks on your mind do you, sabbie?"[/color]

[color=limegreen]”What?”[/color] She blinked before following her out, her question finally processing in her mind. [color=limegreen]”No! No, of course not. They’re below us.”[/color] [i]Though there are some [b]fine[/b] looking ones.[/i] Sabrina shook her head and put a grin on her face. [color=limegreen]”Only the best for us. Besides, I think I made a new friend this summer. He’s all the man I could need, trust me.”[/color]

At Sabrina bringing up the 'friend' Persephone stops in her tracks and turns to face the girl. [color=D8BFD8]”Sabrina, you can't [i]trust[/i] that someone on the other side of the world is going to wait just for you and do you really just want to be another option?"[/color] 

Stopping just short of running into her, Sabrina blinked and furrowed her brows. She shifted her feet as she meekly shook her head. [color=limegreen]”No, but it isn’t like that. He said he’s from the states. Didn’t really get into much detail, but. We’re just friends. Keeping it as friends. Besides, I’m too busy with you and school, so.”[/color]

Persephone cocked her head, [color=D8BFD8]”He [i]said[/i]? Don't tell me you've never met him? He could [i]easily[/i] be one of the deli- you know what, nevermind. You do you, boo. We have an assembly to go to,"[/color] she says turning back toward the school and continuing on the path. [color=D8BFD8]”Have you seen Al this morning, I guess I should know where he's put himself this morning,"[/color]

Sabrina did her best to hurry after her, her heels clacking against the pavement. She had wanted to change clothes from her trip before the assembly, but of course Persephone didn’t even bother to consider that. With a sigh, she pushed her hair off her shoulders. [color=limegreen]”Last I saw, he was being himself with whoever arrived at the main gates. He could possibly still be there.”[/color]

[color=D8BFD8]”Predictable,"[/color] she replies with a shrug. Keeping her course for the assembly. She cared for her brother really but he seemed so set in his routine. As she walked past some of the junior she greeted a couple with backhanded comments, a couple of other with compliments on their clothes before turning to Sabrina and mimicking sticking a finger in her mouth. [color=D8BFD8]”Man, this year must be the worst. What do you think this hellhole'll look like when we leave?"[/color]

She couldn’t help a snicker as Persephone continued to judge everyone’s clothing. It was like they never parted. With a shake of her head, she looked around at everyone, making eye contact with a few boys who were up to her liking. [color=limegreen]”Oh, naturally it’s going to fall apart. Who’s going to be left behind to make sure it’s a prestiged establishment?”[/color]

[color=D8BFD8]”No one, Sabbie, that's who. Now, the back to school dance is coming up and I need someone to go with,"[/color] she says, scouring the area all the same as her friend. [color=D8BFD8]”The problem is is there actually any [i]eligible[/i] men here anymore? It seems the few that seem fine can just never remember how much I add to their value alone,"[/color]

Sabrina stopped and blinked at that. She had completely forgotten about the back to school dance. Her nose scrunched as she looked at all the eligible people on the courtyard. There was [i]one[/i] person she had in mind for herself, but they were only a secret. Couldn’t out themselves just yet. Or maybe ever. Clearing her throat, she folded her arms across her chest and shrugged. [color=limegreen]”Too bad most of the good looking ones are poor. Maybe Sebastian? Or Lucas, you still like him, right? They’re good choices for you.”[/color]

[color=D8BFD8]”Sab, ewwwww,”[/color] Persephone complains, scrunching her nose, as her friend suggests 2 of her most recent exes. [color=D8BFD8]”That’d be like drinking my vomit, I’m not going back to guys who can’t understand how [i]amazing[/i] I am,”[/color] she chastises. With another sweep of the grounds she gives another sigh. [color=D8BFD8]”Let’s hope someone comes up soon. What about you? Have you got someone to go with?”[/color]

Her cheeks flushed a bit at Persephone’s comment about her exes. She knew, of course, they were her exes, but didn’t she always go back and forth with Lucas? With a sigh, she nodded slightly. [color=limegreen]”You’re right, you’re right. Apologies. They definitely didn’t appreciate you.”[/color] Sabrina bounced lightly on her heels as a small grin spread on her face. [color=limegreen]”I don’t know, yet. The school year has only just begun. There’s so many new prospects that could be exciting.”[/color]

[color=D8BFD8]”I suppose you’re right,”[/color] Persephone sighs. Thinking through the guys at school the face of one did come to mind but she shut it down instantly. There was many freaks she wouldn’t be caught dead with and he was one by far. Not that she had [i]feelings[/i] for him, jut her stupid brain picking someone memorable- [i]but not in that way[/i] she commanded her thoughts. [color=D8BFD8]”Senior year, let’s make the absolute best of it,”[/color] Persephone muses before stomping into the multifunction hall.