Brian POV It’s the first day back at school and after the summer I’ve had, I’m almost glad. Jack and Saint Joan dragged me and Claire up to that cabin by the lake that my Gran used to own . There hadn’t been any fuckable guys anywhere meaning the only holiday romance I had was with my right hand. And Jack’s fist. I was having a lovely dream concerning a tall, dark and handsome sex God when the shrilling of my alarm broke through my conscience. Half heartedly I slap my hand against everything on my beside table until I finally hit my alarm before tumbling out my makeshift bed. I can here yelling from downstairs as I pad for the bathroom, turning on the shower before stepping in and letting the water block out the noise. I suppose Joan turned on the downstairs faucet, because the water goes cold and I yelp, leaping from the water and grabbing a towel. That’s her way of telling me to hurry my ass up. So I do. Dressing in my black school trousers and a slightly baggy white shirt, tie hanging loosely round my neck, I toe on my boots before grabbing my bag and jacket. Then it was off to Saint James’ I went. *********************** Justin POV I hate my life right now. Everything was fine until the summer started. I’d been living in New York with Craig, my mom and my little sister. I went to a Private school in the suburbs and I was top of my year. My friends were amazing, my social life was bustling and overall I loved my life. Then we found out about Sienna, my dads lover and that’s when it all went to hell and high water. So instead of living in our townhouse in Upper Manhattan, I’m waking up in the single bed in our new condo in the fucking Pitts. Christ our old bathroom was bigger than my new room. I’m in such a shitty mood that I launch my alarm clock at the door, swearing loudly as it shatters. Pulling myself into a sitting position, I run my fingers through my shaggy blonde bangs before staggering for the bathroom and, namely, the shower. Soon I’m smelly musky and my hair is hanging over my blue eyes, sticking to my forehead in a highly annoying fashion when someone bangs on the door. “Jester, hurry the fuck up!” For a 13 year old, my sister’s mouth would make a sailor blush. I suppose she gets that from me, she’s heard me and dad screaming at each other enough. The last straw for daddy’s little girl was when he’d raised his hand and slapped me, that had turned Molly against him. She’d always sided with her big brother after all. The banging continues and I shut off the water, clambering out and drying my body. Pulling on a pair of faded black trousers, I leave the top button undone as I exit the bathroom, drying my hair as I’m almost knocked over by a blonde whirlwind, one that manages to slam the bathroom door so hard I’m sure the whole house shakes. Rolling my eyes, I pull on white shirt which is tight over my chest and my new school blazer before grabbing my messenger bag, throwing it over me as I pass my mom, “Later mother”, I say, my voice dripping with sarcasm as I kiss her cheek. Here we go for a new day at a new school. *********************** Michael POV I can’t wait to tell Brian. “MICHAEL CHARLES NOVOTNY, MOVE YOUR ASS!” I groan as I roll off the bed, running to the bathroom, the excitement of school finally revving me up for a new day. My summer has been boring as hell without Brian around, but now he’s back, everything’s going to be okay. Leaping headfirst into the shower, I start scrubbing before the water even heats up properly. Then I’m out of there like a shot, almost bowling my Uncle Vic over as I dart into my bedroom. I look around, eyes bulging like a mad-man, where the hell is it? “MA! WHERES MY CAPTAIN ASTRO LIMITED EDITION SHIRT!?” I find myself hollering as I go banging downstairs like a little elephant, school trousers hanging off my hips as they trail on the floor under me, almost causing me to fall at least twice as I fiddled with the zipper, grabbing said shirt my mother hands to me before tugging it on, pulling my school shirt over it, grabbing my tie and doing it up, my black hair falling over my eyes as I grab a slice of toast before running out the door, grabbing my bag on the way past. School wonderful school. *********************** Emmett POV Rumour has it, I think to myself as I get up, there’s a new boy joining Saint James. I wonder if he’s hot, hell I wonder if he’s gay at all. Having had a lovely, lavender smelling bubble bath last night, I quickly wash my face, hands, neck and underarms before tugging on the white school shirt and grey school trousers. Even my sneakers are sparkly. My eyes are eventually rimmed with black kohl and I, in my opinion look hot. Then again, I’m bias. My backpack is pink, with flowers on it, a few badges on it showing gay pride and other girly gay things. I pass my momma on the stairs, kissing her cheek as I bustle my way into the kitchen. Pop left us after I was born so I live here with my three brothers and my sister, me being the youngest boy of course. I see them all at the table, stuffing their faces with whatever food we had so I just manage to grab a donut before heading out the door laughing and joking with Nicky, my second oldest brother as he offers me a lift on his way to work. Here I come! *********************** Daphne POV Why do I bother? I met this most awesome guy during the summer, he’s everything I always wanted. We got so close but I always wondered why he never hit on me. I mean I’m pretty, with my tanned skin and black hair. But then I suddenly realised why he never did. Justin Taylor was gay. Sure I was a little surprised but I got over it and soon we became friends. I can’t wait to see him today. I’ve been up and ready for the last hour, my uniform looking good. The shirt unbuttoned a little for air, my blazer draped over the back of the chair. I told him I’d meet him outside the school so I intend to be there before him, I mean, can’t leave the new boy hanging around outside, who knows what might happen. My mom’s watching me expectantly, so I raise an eyebrow, “Yes?” Waving her keys in my face, she heads for the front door, and blinking, I follow her. She’s giving me a lift? I am impressed. God I hope Justin isn’t cornered by Hobbs or worse…led on by that Brian Kinney. He’s bad news. *********************** Lindsay POV It’s official, I’m a lesbian. It’s taken me all summer to realise that but now I’m sure it’s true. I used to think I was in love with that Brian Kinney, but he’s made it quite clear he likes cock so, unless I can grown one, I haven’t a chance. I can’t tell my parents, typical WASP’s they are. I sit up, rubbing my tired eyes as I get up, smoothing my cotton night dress down over my legs as I wander to the bathroom. Showering quickly, I blow dry my blonde hair before pulling it back at the sides with a hair band. Gloss covers my lips, mascara in my eyelashes as I dress myself. I hate the uniform. My mother makes me wear a knee length skirt with my shirt. I mean how the hell am I meant to get lucky wearing that? I overheard Emmett and Ted discussing the new boy who’ll be joining us. Maybe he’s good looking? Wait what am I thinking, I’m gay. Right? *********************** Ted POV As usual, my parents are away on business, thus I have the condo to myself. In a way I’m glad Brian wasn’t around this summer, else he’d have been over for a party and the house always gets trashed after one of them. I’m not looking forward to school, Chris Hobbs, the school bully, likes to pick on me. Sure now I’m friends with Brian he’s been laying off me, I mean, I think he’s scared of him. Who wouldn’t be? I look ever the businessman in my uniform, my briefcase in hand as I comb my hair. It’s time for school and in my opinion, hell. Maybe I can find a friend in the new boy?