Chapter 1 Trouble In Disguise

Victoria's pov

"Stop it…I said stop…"

"Wakeup Vicky, you're having a nightmare again." My best friend, Anna said, tapping my body as she tried to wake me.

''I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to wake you." I apologized, my body still shaking from nightmare and sweat dripping down my forehead.

"Are you serious it's not your fault." Anna assured me which I doubt, seeing how I wake up screaming every other day. "Is it the same one?'' she asked carefully.

I nodded slowly, "Yea..I'm so tired." I told her, yawning lightly.

''I think you should talk to your parents they'll know what to do.'' she advised.

''Thanks, but I can't. I mean what do I tell them? How do I start? It's not that easy you know?''

"You just have to try." She continued, but it was easier said than done.

Anna and I have been friends for almost five years years now and I have no regrets about it. I met her on my first day at crown high school when I was trying to find my way around and since her brother was a Senior she kinda knew her way around, so she decided to be my tour guide but since she was so nice, we got along quickly and have been friends since then.

''I'm starving." I whined, trying to change the subject.

"I know what you are trying to do but that's fine." Anna said chuckling lightly. Of course she did.

"What are you talking about?"I asked, playing dumb.

''Nice try, but get yourself in the bathroom, it's almost time for breakfast anyways." she continued, and I looked at the clock to see that it was almost 9 o'clock.

If you don't understand, crown high is a boarding school and I was lucky because Anna's parents were the owners even though they were barely here they got her a special room and as her best friend, she brought me along which was fine with her parents so here we are in our own room which had a bathroom and toilet in it.

Dressing up quickly, I joined Anna who was already waiting for me.

''Are you dressing up for my brother huh?'' she asked wiggling her eyebrows

My face turned a bright shade of red, ''Stop it." I told her, "and besides, he sees me as his younger sister." I added.

"That he cares about so that's a start." Anna said.

"Every normal person finds it disgusting when their best friend has a crush on their brother but not you."

''I'm not normal." She said happily, and I chuckled quietly. Only her would be proud of that.

"And besides, I can't compete with tessa." I told her, frowning a bit as I pictured Tessa's perfect face.

"She's the worst." Anna said and I agreed

We made our way to the table where Anna's brother, Daniel was sitting with the rest of his friends.

''Hey brother." Anna greeted Daniel.

''Baby sis." He answered by giving her a hug." Come here." He nodded at me so I went and he engulfed me in a hug along with Anna. His scent filled my nostrils and for a moment, I just wanted to remain there until...well, until it gets weird.

"My two favorite people." Daniel said, smiling at us.

"Dude, we are here you know." Jason said when Daniel called us his favorite people

''Oh really! I didn't realise." He replied, and I fought back a smile.

''Hy Anna." Tessa greeted with a big smile on her face which I was sure was to get in her good grace because she knew Daniel listens to her.

''Hey Tessa." Anna replied with a smile that didn't reach her eyes. I was totally ignored.

Since Tessa was already sitting on Daniel's right side while Anna was sitting between Daniel and Jason who happens to be her crush. So the only place left was between Tessa and Gideon so moving slowly, I made my way there.

"Where are you going? Come sit close to me." Daniel said, and my brows furrowed. I knew for a fact that he could see the current situation and except he wanted Tessa to have my head.

''Tessa's going to move for you." He said

''Does she have to sit here? There are other seats." She said, pouting. "God she's pretty." I thought.

''Tessa…I don't have to explain myself." He said casually.

"But–" she started.

"It's fine, I don't mind." I said and sat beside Gideon who smiled at Daniel for some odd reasons.

''Pumpkin, get yourself over here." Daniel commanded glaring at me.

''Move." He told Tessa and this time, she didn't complain.

''She was comfortable here you know?'' Gideon asked, with a sly look on his face.

"Shut up."

Tessa was quiet throughout breakfast which was surprising, though she kept on giving me the stink eye but that was when Daniel wasn't looking.

Even though most people think Daniel was a "bad boy” I think he's one of the nicest persons I know. He's very protective of both Anna and I but most especially Anna as she's his only sister.

Daniel, Jason, Gideon and Tessa were all seniors and prefects. A lot of people envy Anna and I for sitting with them.

''Babe, are we still on for tonight?'' Tessa asked Daniel.

''What's going on tonight? Were they going on a date?'' I thought.

"Yes." He answered without looking up and I couldn't help but get jealous.''You guys are coming right?'' He asked, looking at Jason.

"Wouldn't miss it for anything." He answered.

"Where are you guys going to?" Anna asked voicing my question.

"There's this pa–"Jason started.

"Nowhere, now finish your food, you too pumpkin." Daniel said, interrupting him.

''C'mon big bro,just tell me." Anna whined, making puppy faces at him.

''Fine…a party which you are not going to." He said giving in to her puppy face.

''Please…pretty please." she begged

''Not gonna work this time."

"Vee, say something." Anna said.

She knows I didn't really like parties but I also didn't like staying alone when she goes.

"Dee, you know she won't stop begging." I said and Anna gave me the “are you serious” look

"Do you want to go?" He asked, his gaze not leaving mine.

"Sure." I lied through gritted teeth

"Ok, but you are not leaving my side."

"Thanks Dee." Anna said copying my nickname for him

''Whatever."

''Do they have to tag along? I was thinking we could have some time to ourself? Tessa said.

''She's my sister."

''What about her?'' She asked, looking at me.

"She's going." He said with a note of finality, making her shut up. ''I'll pick you guys up later."

"Ok"

''Bye now, we have a class." He said standing up.

''Bye." We said, together.

He placed a gentle kiss on the top of our heads before turning back.

"Do you really want to go?"Anna asked

"You know I don't but how else do you get to talk to Jason if I don't go?"

"Thanks, I owe you"

"I know"

"Cocky much." she muttered

"Let's go back to the room since there's nothing here to do."

"Sure, room here we come." She sang.