Mercy

The bus came slowly to a stop so everyone was getting off.

I walked down the bus steps till my feet were on the ground.

Tyler and Jesse appeared in front of me a moment later.

“Ok, so we have 3 hours to get what we need, when we’re done we meet by the fountain ok?” Tyler stated.

We all agreed and went our separate ways.

I looked around and spotted a games store called Gamerz.

I walked in and had a look at all the games they had, picking a few along the way.

Then I realized I hadn’t brought any of my games console and my parents wouldn’t think to pack it, so I picked up a wii and an xbox 360 as well.

I proceeded to the check out and handed all the things to the cashier who gave me a quizzical look, which I ignored.

I paid with my new credit card and exited the store.

I hadn’t packed any PJs either so I went off to a mini mall.

I bought a black tank top and rhinestone camouflage shorts by Ras Judah, some boy shorts, sport shorts and a cool phone charm of a tiny lava lamp.

I wandered round for a bit not knowing where else to go then remembering my lack of toiletries and heading into wall-mart and picked up some toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, hand sanitizers, bath sponge and soap body spray, air fresheners and personal items.

I walked down to the DVDs section, seeing nothing interesting walked to the groceries.

I bought some fruits, healthy microwave meals, pizza, and some confectionery and paid for the lot.

I had spent 2 and a half hours so I had a half hour to buy whatever I wanted.

Thank goodness for guilty parents.

Tyler’s POV

“What’d you think of Mercedes?” Jesse asked as we were browsing though horror movies.

“She’s alright, better than a prissy prep.” I replied.

“Hmm I think she’s into me.” He stated.

I almost doubled over laughing.

“What?” He asked.

“Nothing.”

“When we get back to school I’m gonna turn on the charm.”

“Dude unlike all the girls you’ve ever met Mercedes is smart and you’re currently failing almost every subject so I don’t think you’re little ‘charm’ will work.” I replied.

“How’d you know she’s smart?”

“Cos she wasn’t falling all over you.” I joked.

He glared at me then continued looking for DVDs.

He wasn’t used to not getting what he wants.

Mercedes’ POV

I ended up buying a couple of accessories, a pair of trainers, heels and a really nice dress that was on sale (I don’t know why because Didn't wear dresses that much.)

I casually walked over to the fountain to see that Tyler and Jesse were already there and were arguing about something.

I crept up behind Jesse taking baby steps. Tyler had noticed me and I put my index finger on my lips.

A couple more steps and…

“BOO!” I yelled.

Jesse jumped about a foot in the air, and then turned around looking as scared as I’ve ever seen him which I haven’t.

“Shit!” Jesse shouted clutching his heart. “Don’t do that to me!”

Tyler was doubled over laughing his head off.

Jesse playfully glared at me and then glared again at Tyler, who was laughing so hard he was practically in tears.

I saw the bus approaching in the corner of my eye.

“Come on.” I pointed in the direction of the bus and hurried them over to it.

The fountain was quite a long way from the bus stop, so we had to run to catch the bus.

We made it just in time as well, we paid and sat down.

The bus stopped outside the school gates and we were the last people off it because we were on the second bus.

Tyler and Jesse walked in front and I was struggling with the multiple shopping bags.

“Guys? A little help?” I called.

Jesse walked back and took 4 bags from me and Tyler took another 4 and I was left with 2.

“Thanks.”

“Don’t mention it.” They both said simultaneously.

It was sort of scary.

We walked up to the gate.

Jesse placed his finger on the scanner and a smaller door slid open to the side for a split second while he hurried in before it closed.

I put my finger on the scanner, but it didn’t recognize me.

I tried to call the reception but it was busy.

“How do I get in?” I asked Tyler.

We thought about it for a second.

“Get on my back.” Tyler said.

“What?”

“Get on my back so we can go in at the same time.” He explained.

“3, 2, 1…”

I jumped on his back.

I felt sorry for him since he had 4 of my bags, but either way he scanned his finger and we hurried in before the door closed.

When we got in the school yard he set me down gently.

“Thanks.”

“Again, don’t mention it.” He laughed.

“What the hell took you guys so long?” Asked Jesse.

“Door trouble.” I stated.

He raised an eyebrow but we continued to our dorm.

As we were walking a blonde guy stopped in front of me.

Everyone was watching maybe because he’s the first person to approach me since my roommates.

“Hey baby.”

“Do I know you?” I asked.

“No but it’s your lucky day.”

“And why is that?”

“Well I’m offering you a date with me.”

“Oh really let me think nope.”

I tried to walk away but he grabbed my hand and pressed it to my back which hurt and pulled me closer to him.

“Hey.” I said trying to free my arm.

“Look I always get what I want.” He whispered in my ear making me shiver and not in a good way. “So I’m asking you again.”

I despise cocky guys.

I stepped on his foot and when I got out of his grasp I turned around and pushed him with all my strength onto the ground.

“I think I’ll pass on that, but somehow I think I’ll live.” I commented.

I joined my 2 roommates who weren’t watching the little scene and headed to our dorm.

We got out of the lift and walked down the long corridor.

I had my key so I opened the door.

Jesse and Tyler went in before me.

I walked in and came face-to-face with another boy.

The mystery boy had jet black hair and bright electric blue eyes, which I found entrancing.

I could tell he was well built because of the tight ripped shirt he had on.

He also had blue stone washed jeans on.

The 2 boys (Jesse and Tyler) did a man shake thing with the mystery dude.

His eyes went from the two boys to me and looked me up and down.

“Who’s the chick?” He asked Tyler ad Jesse.

They were about to speak but I put my hand up signaling them to stop.

“Who the hell are you referring to? Because I’m sure as hell it isn’t me.” I growled.

“You, the thing with the flat chest and legs.” He stated calmly.

I do not have a flat chest!

I got really angry really fast.

I lunged for him and was going to punch him but he blocked it by grabbing my hand before it reached his face.

I scowled and pulled my hand back.

I went in to kick him and succeeded earning a satisfying groan but he caught my leg and smirked.

So standing on one leg I gave him several little kicks with the end of that leg.

When he grabbed the end of my leg I pushed him which was stupid because he pulled me forward with him, so we both ended up on the floor wrestling.

My legs were in between his so I kicked up and he groaned in pain.

I got up but he caught my ankle and dragged it back bringing me to contact the floor painfully.

At this point Tyler hauled me by my stomach off whatever his name was and Jesse held him back as Tyler did with me.

“Feisty aren’t we.” He smirked.

I was lunging for him but Tyler’s hands held me in place by my stomach.

When Tyler’s grip was loosening I made myself as thin as I possibly could by raising my hand up And sucking in my stomach and slid down into the splits on the floor before Tyler even gathered what was going on.

Tyler tried to get me back but I put both my hands up, surrendering, though he still watched me.

I walked up to where Jesse had whatever his name was.

“The name is Mercedes and feisty or not I’m living here now and there’s nothing you can do about it.” I said flicking his head back.

I then walked over to my bed with my multiple bags and began to unpack.

A moment later the Jerk went out and I only know this because he made sure to slam the door on his way out.