Running is never easy, especially if it's the worlds largest black market criminals. And they want ME. PIMD what ever that stands for is the one chasing me. I should have stayed home with my parents and gone to community college, but no, I had the be adventurous and go to the glamorous new college.
My two best friends, Tyler Gonzales and Naomi Dunningham were coming with me to my new journey "god I hate road trips" Naomi muttered looking a little green "dude if you puke in my car Your paying for it." Tyler warned "besides were almost there." "oh nay nay, won't it be just great?" I said practically bouncing in my seat "a new school a fresh start!" I said she smiled for the first time during the trip. "yeah Jaz, it's gonna rock." we chatted idly until we reached the gates of the prestigious academy of learning. A man, around his twenties came to the gate. "hello, new students I presume?" "yeah I'm Tyler Gonzales and back there is Naomi Dunningham and Jasmine Hollingsworth." he looked down at his clipboard "ok I'll need to see your acceptance letters and-" that's about where I spaced out. I studied the campus captivated by it's beauty. The first thing I saw was the tall fountain in the middle of all the buildings. Was huge and spectacular and had a little scene engraved in it; a tall fore boring man stood above a crowd of admiring students. Buildings stood out on the grassy canvas. All of them gave the distinct impression that they were new, and unused. There were administrative buildings, dorm rooms, classrooms, nurses office, etc. A large empty Quad lay closely at the center; large picnic tables set out for the students to socialize and what not.the campus was deserted except for a couple of other people setting out to set up their dorms to their preference.
"hey Jaz! Wake up! Were here." my eyes turned to face Tyler's who's face was nearly inches from mine. I jumped back which probably wasn't a good idea considering Naomi was still in the car. Embarrassed I disentangled myself from Naomi and stumbled outside the car. Tyler instinctively put his arms out to catch me "woah there girl, be more careful next time" though I hope there would never be a next time I nodded he smiled but he didn't let go i flushed " you can let go now""oh er um right" he stuttered his tan skin turning a light shade of pink. "um are guys done now? Cause I wanna get my room key already." she said,aggravated."yeah" I said and I didn't look back to see if Tyler was still watching me. I heard footsteps so I knew he was behind me however. The lady at the desk smiled expectantly. She was young around 28. Two men, whom I presumed were important walked out. "oh hi." the younger one said "I'm Jack Sparrow and this is my co worker Rusty." the older man stuck out his hand "nice to meet you" he said politely shaking each of our hands. "ok now" the lady at the desk said "I'm Ms.Extasy. I'm the deans assistant." she introduced herself "I assume your here to get your room keys and schedules?" she asked "yes ma'm" I affirmed. "ok...you two will be sharing a room with Taylor Morris" she indicated at me and Naomi. "and you Mr.Gonzales, will be sharing a room with Dan and Fletcher Renn." Then she gave us our schedules and sent us off. We all went back to the car to grab the luggage when a tall guy came over. He had short black hair and looked to be Asian. "hey," he said smiling "I'm Joe. Need help with that?" he nodded toward my heavy luggage. "no I'm ok thanks though." "ok then" he said looking ever so slightly offended as he walked away.
"hahaha what's his problem?" Naomi asked as we watched him saunter off. "hahaha I dont know. now let's get these luggages to our room." I said "See you later Tyler" Naomi called out but I was still afraid to look at him. Naomi and I finally reached our dorm. We were met by a pretty girl around our age, her auburn hair in a loose ponytail she smiled prettily "hi I'm taylor" she said shyly. "hi I'm jasmine and this is naomi" I replied "now help us unpack." Tyler, who had gone to the guys dorm came to a very different scene. A tall muscly guy and a shorter Asian looking guy who was now waving a fist " DAMNIT fletch I almost killed myself tripping on one of your stupid guns!!! You weren't even supposed to bring that stuff!!!" the shorter one with the black hair scowled of whom he assumed was Dan and the tall tawny haired guy was Fletcher. "ahem" Tyler coughed. "oh" they both looked up. "erm hi I'm Dan, that's Fletch." Dan said looking a little embarrassed "Holy crap! It looks like a tornado passed through this place!" there were clothes strewn all over the furniture standard furniture ; three chairs, a small coffee table, and three twin sized, beds, all covered with crap. "Oh My god we are going to do some serious cleaning" Tyler said firmly both Dan and Fletch groaned. After the room was sufficiently clean, Tyler introduced himself "hi I'm Tyler." his totally exhausted roommates only nodded. Us girls however were fairing much better. We'd set up a nice decor that we all liked. I was so happy it was all so perfect. Like a dream. Except it wasn't. But something. Something nagging at the back of my mind. It was a memory. One that I desperately wanted to see, but could not reach. It was like someone else's thoughts were trying to penetrate mine. It was agonizing. But I finally fell asleep. I woke up groggily, and stretched another fine morning I thought sleepily as I got dressed. Naomi was in a similar state. Only Taylor was alert. Someone knocked on our door. Taylor opened it and squealed with delight. I finished dressing and saw Taylor wrapped in the hands of Joe. "wow." I said leaning against the door, "didn't expect to see you again anytime soon. "wow" Naomi said walking in "your dating HIM?" she asked suspiciously. "yeah I am. For over 5 months now" she grinned. He smiled at seeing her happy. Naomi snuck me a surprised look. We all walked to classes together and unfortunately Tyler ,Dan and fletch joined us as well.
I got a little bit more done Don't get me wrong, I liked Tyler, a little too much. His brown eyes captivated me the way his hair shines the way his- blegh listen to me I'm getting off track here.I didn't want a boyfriend, something deep within me wanted to keep everyone out. So that they didn't get close to me. I wanted to keep them safe and somehow...associating themselves with me would hurt them. Yet I felt envy as I watched Joe and Taylor. But I was to scared to confess this. To anyone. But they seemed to understand that I couldn't let anyone in. But I could feel the love radiating off them. They both obviously cared deeply for me. I was like Naomis sister. I wasn't sure what I was to Tyler but he sure cared about me. I pushed these thoughts down as I began my classes. It was tiring and the nagging voice didnt help at all. And to top it all off the Renn brothers were getting annoying. "how dare you! Do not insult my computers!!" Dan said looking near to tears. "well the dang things are annoying. Never know what the hell there gonna do. Remember that one that blew up the neighbor's house? My family had to pay for the whole thing and BOTH me and Dan were grounded until we were 16!!" Fletcher said back. "GUYS SHUT UP!!!" Naomi said angrily. Both looked up, surprised. Dan, however, had a look of shock over his face. "Who is that?!?" a very pretty, emo girl walked over. "hi I'm Alice but everyone calls me heart." she introduced herself. Dan stared "dan," Fletcher hissed."don't stare!" "uh what?" Dan replied stupidly. She flipped her shortish strawberry blonde hair and we all greeted her. I liked her, she was kind and sweet and a nice person to be around. But clearly, Dan felt more. As she walked over to her first lecture he watched her till she was out of sight. While I ignored that. I headed to MY first lecture. It was boring and I won't agonize to remember what he said. I was staring of into space, searching desperately for that damn memory. Finally, I found it. It was hazy as if it was from a long long time ago. A tall man looked at one little girl who stood curiously looking at him. Then a man in near hysteria entered the room. "PLEASE DON'T HURT MY LITTLE ANGEL!!!" he sobbed loudly. "oh so are you willing to comply Dr.Hollingsworth?" the man said his voice icy. "yes, yes I'll do anything just don't hurt my daughter." he said gasping for breath. "very well then." the cold man said and he kicked the little girl over to the man. She started to cry "shhh, shhh my little angel you will be ok." I woke up from the memory with a start. All I wanted to do was roll up in a ball and cry.' What had they wanted from my father?' the question rang in my ears all day long. I sat besides Naomi after classes with Taylor across from me and Joe had his arm around her. But his eyes roamed. Though it was clear he cared about Taylor, his eyes often roamed other places. Heart had decided to join us as well. She smiled. She was wearing a sweater that said " PIMD: school for the best." that was a bit too big for her."nice sweater heart." I said "hahaha yeah I got it from the school store." she grinned again. Then I felt it.