Chapter Text
Bishop, TX: a town in the middle of nowhere. ‘A God forsaken town' is how everyone you ask will describe it. A small town, with a small population, everyone knows everyone, so it's not a surprise that when someone new comes in town everyone starts talking about them.
The Greer family was… well they were a mystery for most people. Moving in the only house on the hill, which was closer to a mansion than a suburban home, (one which every kid from elementary to high school thought was haunted) they became the topic of every conversation.
Since it was the weekend when they moved to Bishop no one saw them until Monday morning, when a black SUV parked in front of the Bishop High School. Stepping out of it came a middle aged man with grey hair, a lopsided smile and an expensive suit; accompanied by two girls and one boy walking in unison behind him. One of the girls was short, and dark, with a scowl on her face, while the other was a tall blonde with an evil smirk and the boy was tall with brown hair and a silly smile plastered on his face.
At the entrance of the school was Mrs. Claypool, the principal of the school, a shrewd but ruthless woman, known amongst her students as Control.
With small smile greeted the four of them. "Nice to finally meet you Mr. Greer." said Claypool extending her hand for the man to shake. "The papers for your children are ready so they can start with classes right away”.
Shaking her hand Greer nodded lightly, "The pleasure is all mine, Mrs. Claypool. You have done a fantastic job managing to fit them in in such a short time”.
Hearing his phone ring he excused himself politely, which Mrs. Claypool used the chance to turn to the kids and hand them a few sheets of paper. "These are your class schedules" she said. "You have a few classes together but since, your… father.” she pointed at Greer, "Told me that you have different interests I placed you all in the classes that you'll need the most”.
Looking at them with a neutral expression she waits for any questions but after looking at their sheets they only gave her a firm nod. Pleased that they agreed with her choices she turned her attention to Greer who was still standing on the side talking into his phone.
"Mr. Greer, would you like a cup of tea?”
Turning around, Greer looked at his children, before replying, "That's quite alright Mrs. Claypool, perhaps next time. There is work that needs to be done”. Turning to her he gives her a small smile. "We shall see each other soon, I’m sure. And children… behave yourselves.”. With that he left the four of them, heading to his car.
The hallway was full of kids. Some were walking towards their classrooms, others talking with each, others leaning on the walls and the lockers, but the moment they saw Control with walk by with the newcomers they all stopped to look at them.
Quiet voices and whispers filled the halls. Walking down the hallway, Control stopped in front of a classroom. Opening the door, she motioned them inside.
In the classroom Mr. Garrison stood from his chair, smiling at his new students, and turned to the class. "Everyone, please stop with your work for a second.” he said.
Having gotten everyone's attention Control began speaking. “Everyone… please welcome your new classmates: Sameen Shaw, Jeremy Lambert and Martine Rousseau. They have just moved in to our town a few days ago so I expect everyone to be polite and friendly towards them. If they need help with anything you will offer it, especially as we are in the middle of the school year so they will need some help to adjust".
Motioning to Sameen, Lambert and Martine to take their seats she looked over the class one more time before turning to Mr. Garrison. She gave him a brief nod and left the classroom.
Their first class was History. Taking the seat at the back of the class Sameen looked around the room. Feeling eyes on her from the left she turned to see a girl with brown curly hair and glasses watching her while smiling. Narrowing her eyes, she huffed and searched for Martine and Lambert in the crowd.
Unlike Sameen Martine had already made a friend. Sitting next to a girl named Kara they were chatting about boys and make-up, while Lambert was paying full attention to the lesson, as for reasons unknown that he believed that when he had his own business, he’d have to have at some knowledge about the history of America since he was British. Sameen considered that idea to be bullshit, but she didn't care enough to tell him. When the bell rang the three of them stood in unison and left the classroom.
"I’m hungry" said Sameen, “You’re always hungry, love" said Jeremy, smiling down at her. Scowling at him she looked around, trying to see which way led to the cafeteria.
"Shaw, we have one more class and after that it's lunch break" said Martine, walking to her new locker to put her jacket inside.
Growling, Sameen leaned on the locker next to Martine, frowning heavily. "Oh, poor hungry baby.” said Martine, reaching out to touch Sameen's face, but the moment she extended her arm it was slapped away by Sameen who obviously didn't want people to touch her, something Martine apparently did not give a damn about.
"Okay grumpy, let's go to class and after that you can eat all the food that they have over here" said Martine with a smirk on her face.
Their second class was Math with Mr. Snow who preferred his lessons to be in total silence. Finding an empty seat at the back Sameen was pleased that she would be able to sit in silence for another 45 minutes. However, her pleasure was cut short as the girl who would not take her eyes from her in History sat next to her.
"What do you think you’re doing?” hissed Sameen, anger slipping into her voice.
"Well obviously I’m sitting here.” said the girl, with a wide smile on her face.
”Well, can you sit somewhere else?" asked Sameen, already getting annoyed by the strange girl.
“No." was the only thing the girl said, taking her book from her bag and placing it on the table.
Sameen rolled her eyes and hoped that the girl would at least not try to engage her in conversation, but even that was proven wrong the moment the girl extended her hand towards her. "I'm Samantha, by the way" said the girl.
Looking first at the hand, and then at the girl, Sameen rolled her eyes again, letting out an annoyed sound. "I don't care.” she said, “Now stop talking and start paying attention to the lesson.”
Samantha withdraw her hand, smirking but complying.
The rest of the lesson was spent in total silence, something which made Sameen happy as she waited patiently for the bell to ring so she could finally eat something. Hearing her stomach growling she cursed quietly, annoyed. After a few seconds an energy bar was on her lap. Looking at it with hungry eyes she lifted her head to see Samantha smiling at her and motioning at her silently to 'go ahead’.
"Why?" Sameen asked quietly, narrowing her eyes.
"You are obviously hungry.” said Samantha, “A simple 'thanks' would suffice”.
Snatching the energy bar out of her lap Sameen unwrapped it and takes a bite, closing her eyes she nearly moaned with pleasure. Opening her eyes, she saw Samantha looking at her with a wide smile.
“Whut?" she asked through a mouthful of energy bar.
"Nothing. I just didn't realize that you were that hungry" said Samantha.
"I'm ALWAYS hungry.” Sameen said in reply. Eating the last bite of the bar she put the paper in her pocket.
"Good to know" said Samantha, who returned to her work. After looking at her with confusion for a second Sameen just shrugged and turned ahead just in time to see Martine and Lambert looking at her shaking their heads.
The bell finally rang and Sameen jumped from her seat, waiting impatiently for Samantha to move out of her way so she could get the hell out of the classroom. "Will you hurry up?” she asked her.
"Sure sweetie.” Samantha said, and moved.
Shocked by the pet name Sameen pushed her into the wall by the throat. "Don't you ever call me that if you want to see another day" she threatened with a low and angry voice.
Samantha just looked at her, with a smirk forming on her face but when Sameen tightened her hand on her throat she nodded.
Letting her go Sameen turned to see most of her classmates looking at them with open mouths, while Martine and Lambert were smirking, having known that it was only a matter of time before Sameen got in trouble.
Luckily for her, Mr. Snow was busy with some papers so he didn't see a thing. Leaving the classroom Sameen strode nervously through the hallways looking for the damn cafeteria. Finally finding it she was able to calm herself down by filling her tray with everything that caught her eye.
Martine and Lambert joined her after few minutes, looking at her with disgusted faces due to the way Sameen devoured her food.
"What was that all about?” asked Martine taking a sip from her juice, “You know, with that nerd in class?". Sameen just glared at her food, refusing to explain herself.
Kara strode towards them, taking the seat next to Sameen she said, "Hi guys. I’m Kara”. She nodded at Lambert and turned to Sameen before noticing she was not paying attention, so she turned back to Martine and Jeremy. "So this Friday there is this party at John’s house. He is that guy sitting over there.”. She pointed at the table where a few kids were sitting, "So I hope you are all coming".
Looking at one another they just shrugged. "Okay, we will be there" said Martine, "Just text me the address".