The Ghost of You

Look back through I sift through all the cliques
Roaming through the halls all year making me sick
While everyone’s out trying to make the cut
When you think you know me I switch it up
Behind the walls smoking cigarettes and sipping vodka
I profess to catch a cab ain’t no one gonna stop us
Give me a break about some other mess
Back To School – Deftones

Alyssa woke the next morning her mind swirling with the images of the two teen boys going into the woods and floppy haired being attacked by the creature with red eyes. Her mind pondered what exactly the creature was as she got out of bed and made her way to the bathroom. Before they had even hit the ‘Welcome to Beacon Hills’ sign she had sensed something was off about this town. Now she had some idea about what was off about it. The shower started before she even entered the bathroom she stripped and got in. As she showered her mind marveled through all supernatural creatures she could think of until it finally landed on werewolf.

“I knew there was something fucked up about this town.” She said as she got out the shower turning off behind her.

Alyssa looked at her reflection she was what was would be considered to be almost too beautiful. She had a natural regalness and grace about her. Luminescent, pearly, white skin black hair that stopped halfway down her back. A slim hourglass figure, luscious round breasts, legs that reviled Gisele Bundchen. She had what heterochromia iridum meaning her irises were two different colors. Her left eye was brown with flecks of amber and gold while her right eye was green hazel with flecks of magenta when the light hit her eye just right. Being otherworldly beautiful was both a blessing and a curse. More so the latter than anything else she never knew if people liked or were interested in her for just her looks or for who she was completely.

She shook these thoughts from her head she needed to focus on blending in to school and getting information about the going ons in this town. Those two teens from her dream/vision were the first step. Alyssa waved her hand her hair drying immediately she concentrated on the look she wanted in the blink of an eye her hair was straight. She dropped her towel, snapped her fingers, now wearing a lacy black dress that stopped just above the knee. A little sex appeal but not too much to where it was inappropriate and slutty. With another snap her legs were in black knee high stockings with heeled mary janes. She glanced at her cracking black nail polish waving a hand over each hand her nail polish reapplied itself. With a final snap her lips were now red looking more luscious then they were. Satisfied with her appearance she walked out gathering her materials for school. Snapping her bed made itself and the towel folded itself.

She could hear Debra moving around downstairs in the kitchen she didn’t sensed Eli. Taking a breath she walked downstairs and walked into the kitchen Debra’s back was to her as she fixed herself a cup of coffee.

“Where’s Eli?” Alyssa asked smirking to herself as Debra jumped turning around.

“Jesus Alyssa!” Debra said placing a hand over her heart. “Trying to give me a heart attack?”

‘If only.’ She thought to herself. “Where is he?” She repeated sitting at the table.

“Good morning to you too.” Debra said sarcastically. “Your brother left early to find a job, he said to tell you sorry he couldn’t drive you to school this morning.”

“That’s okay I can walk.” Alyssa said pouring herself some coffee and flinching at the bitter taste. With her back to Debra she narrowed her eyes and smirked as sugar grain started to fill her cup.

“I’ll drive you to school.” Debra said making her turn around.

“I rather walk.” Alyssa said with a sharp tongue. She didn’t want to deal or be around Debra anymore then she had too.

“Come on Alyssa it’s the least I can do especially after your arrival didn’t go too good.” Debra said.

Alyssa mentally rolled her eyes she was so condescending it was sickening not to mention her aura told Alyssa a whole different story. She really didn’t want to drive Alyssa to school but was only doing because of Eli’s influence.

“Fine.” Alyssa said she wasn’t in the mood to argue and have a repeat of last night.
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Scott McCall rode up to school on his bike slowing down and stopping at the bike racks. As he got off and starting taking his helmet off, star lacrosse player Jackson Whittermore pulled in the parking lot in the stop beside him. He opened the door purposely hitting Scott on the back Scott gave him a look that said ‘What the hell?’ Jackson ignored it, glanced at his car, then back at Scott before saying

“Dude watch the paint job.” Jackson was called away by a friend he walked away glancing back at Scott a couple of times.

He starting walking towards the entrance and stopped hearing Stiles calling his name. “Okay, let’s see this thing.” Scott said rolling up his shirt showing Stiles his gauze covered wound.

“Ooh!” Stiles exclaimed and tried to touch it making Scott jump back pulling his shirt back down.

“It was too dark to see much, but I’m pretty sure it was a wolf.” Scott said picking up his bag and starting walking towards to the school.

“A wolf bit you?” Stiles asked with eyebrows raised in disbelief. “No, not a chance.”

“I heard a wolf howling.” Scott said.

“No, you didn’t.” Stiles replied.

“What do you mean no I didn’t?” Scott asked. “How do you know what I heard?”
Stiles laughed. “Because California doesn’t have wolves, okay?” “Not in like 60 years.”

“Really?” Scott asked.

“Yes, really.” Stiles said giving him a look as if to say ‘what kind of a question is that?’ “There are no wolves in California.”

“All right, well, if you don’t believe me about the wolf, then you’re definitely not gonna believe me when I tell you I found the body.” He finished with a smile.

“Are you kidding me?” Stiles asked with excitement.

“No man I wish.” Scott said. “And there was something else.”

“What?” Stiles asked curious.

“I could’ve sworn I heard a girl’s voice.” Scott said noticing Stiles confused expression he continued.

“It was when I saw the animal, creature, or whatever it was I heard a girl yell run it was like she was nearby.”

“That’s impossible there was no one else in the woods but us.” Stiles said in confusion.

“Yeah I know I must’ve been so freaked out I was hearing things or my mind was playing tricks on me.” Scott said.

“Yeah probably anyway back to the body.” Stiles said. “I mean, this is seriously gonna be the best thing that’s happened to this town since…

Stiles trailed off as a black SUV pulled up and a girl his and Scott’s age stepped out. He was so focused on the girl he didn’t notice his lifelong crush Lydia Martin walking right pass. Scott noticed this thinking it was odd that Stiles was not trying to get his crush’s attention.

“Dude what are you looking at?” Scott asked following his gaze.

“Who’s that girl?” Stiles asked his eyes still on her.

“I don’t know.” Scott said with a shrug. “Must be new and by the way Lydia just walked right pass you.”

“Oh hey Lydia you look like you’re gonna ignore me.” Stiles said quickly but she was already out of hearing distance.

He turned back around to face a smirking Scott. “You’re the cause of this, you know dragging me down to your nerd depths.” “I’m a nerd by association, I’ve been scarlet nerded by you.”

“Uh-huh.” Scott said still smirking. “Or you were too busy staring at the new girl to notice Lydia.”

“No way Scott I’ve had a crush on Lydia since the third grade.” Stiles said. “One glance at a new girl even a gorgeous one is not gonna change that.” “Besides I don’t even know her name.”

Before Scott could reply he was cut off by a new voice. “Excuse me could you please help me?”
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Alyssa would’ve gladly walked to school any other means of transportation was better than having to endure 10 minutes in a car with Debra. Fortunately Debra didn’t try to make a whole lot of conversation with her for which she was grateful for. Debra could pretend all she wanted but Alyssa wasn’t ready to make nice for all the years of ignorement she had received.

“Here with are Beacon Hill High.” Debra announced as they pulled up.

‘I could see the damn sign before we even turned the curve.’ Alyssa thought to herself as she analyzed the school and students. Most of the students were your average teenagers: hormonal, rebellious, etc. Her eyes scanned over till they landed on the two boys from her vision she could hear them talking about what happened the night before. Floppy haired was relaying his story to lanky her eyes widen when she heard him say he could hear a girls voice. Her worry went away when he said he didn’t see anybody else in the woods. She was brought out her thoughts by Debra.

“So have a good first day of school Alyssa.” Debra said. “Try to stay out of trouble.”

“Like you care I could drop of the face of these damn planet and you would dance for joy that I was gone.” Alyssa said bitterly. “Don’t pretend you care about me all of a sudden just admit it you blame me for the death of Grandma and my mom.”

“Both of those deaths were unfortunate accidents.” Debra said softly though Alyssa sensed the tightness of her voice. ‘If they weren’t put in certain situations because of you they would still be here.’ Debra’s thoughts said she had no idea the extent of Alyssa’s powers.

“You’re so full of bullshit.” Alyssa said venomously before opening the door. “Don’t bother picking me up I rather go to the fiery deaths of hell then endure another drive with you.”

‘You might just get your wish one of these days.’ Debra thought as she returned Alyssa’s glare before speeding off. “What a bitch.” Alyssa said to herself. Seriously what person thought about stuff like that about their family? She shook her head of the thoughts and focused on the task she planned for herself.

Alyssa started walking up the path to the front doors as she did boys and even some girls stopped to look and stare at this new girl. One boy walked right into a tree distracted by Alyssa. She laughed to herself. ‘The joys of being supernaturally beautiful you attracted attention even when you didn’t try.’ She thought to herself as she continued to walk towards the boys. A couple of times she was intercepted by some boys and girls asking for her name, telling her they would show her around the school. She politely using her voice turned them down and continued towards her targets.

“Besides I don’t even know her name.” She heard lanky say as she got closer they were so caught up in their conversation they didn’t notice her approaching.

“Excuse me could you please help me?” She asked gaining both boys attention.

They stared at her for a second or two as most people did before floppy found his voice. “Yeah, sure how can we help you?” He asked

“I’m new here and I don’t know my way to the principal’s office could you please direct me?” Alyssa asked putting on her best flirty smile and voice. She didn’t need directions she had analyzed the whole school and knew where everything was but she had to acquaint herself with these boys somehow.

“Uh yeah it’s…lanky stuttered a few times as if he couldn’t believe she was talking to him. Alyssa wasn’t surprised she could sense he didn’t have beautiful girls talking to him on a daily basis or at all for that matter.

“You just go past the lockers, turn to your right, go to doors down, the office is the second door.” Scott said since Stiles apparently lost his voice.

Her smile grew in appreciation. “Thank you so much.” She said. “I really appreciate it not many people would help the new girl.”

“Well, those people are jerks.” Scott said smiling friendly. “If you need any more help just let us know.”

Stiles finally regained his voice. “Yeah, just ask we’ll get you to your classes, don’t want to be late, and make a bad impression on your first day you know?” He said chuckling weakly at his attempt to talk to this girl.

She giggled before holding her hand out. “I’m Alyssa.”

Scott shook her hand. “I’m Scott and this is my friend Stiles.”

She nodded and shook his hand too her eyes flashed behind her shades. “That’s an unusual name.”

Stiles laughed drily. “It’s a nickname by real name is Polish and hard to pronounce.”

‘No kidding who would name their kid something like that?’ She thought to herself as Stiles information went through her mind but just smiled. She liked these two already before she even met them their auras told her they were good people.

“So, Alyssa where’re you from?” Scott asked.

“From all over last place of residence was Arizona.” She said shouldering her bag.

“What’s it like there?” Stiles asked.

She shrugged. “It’s okay nothing really exciting happens there.”

“Arizona is probably freaking Las Angeles compared to Beacon Hills.” Scott said.

“Yeah, not too much happens here either.” Stiles said.

She laughed. “I’m not so sure about that every place has its secrets and mysteries.” She said her voice taking a mysterious tone making both teens glance at other.

Alyssa smiled before heading towards the stairs. “Well, I guess I’ll see you around, don’t want to make a bad impression on my first day.” She said with a wink at Stiles.

Stiles chuckled nervously. “Yeah see you around.” He said with a smile which she returned Scott waved to her she returned it before vanishing inside the school.

“Well, she seems nice and friendly.” Scott said.

“Yeah she does.” Stiles said his eyes still staring at where Alyssa had gone.

“Dude are you okay?” Scott asked his friend.

Stiles snapped out his zone. “Yeah yeah I’m fine let’s get to class.” He said walking towards the stairs. Scott chuckled softly shaking his head seemed like this new girl made Stiles a stammering mess more so then Lydia Martin. Something else stuck out to him thought something about Alyssa seemed familiar he couldn’t pinpoint what it was though.
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Alyssa walked into the principal’s office noticing a pretty brunette haired girl sitting there waiting. After speaking to the secretary she sat down and waited to be called in.

“So you’re new here too?” A voice asked.

Alyssa looked up meeting the friendly albeit shy brown eyes of the brunette. “Yeah I am.” She replied.

“Me too it’s kind of nerve wracking.” Brunette went on. “Moving and having to start all over again somewhere new.”

“I hear you but I see it as a new beginning.” Alyssa said getting a read on the girl her aura gave off kindness too. “But you’re not alone if no one else will I’ll be your friend.”
Brunette smiled gratefully. “I’m Allison, Allison Argent.”

“Alyssa Morano.” She said returning her smile. “Argent that’s French for silver right?”

“Yeah you speak French?” Allison asked intrigued.

Alyssa shrugged. “A little I’m not that fluent.”

“Let’s put you to the test.” Allison said. “D’ou etes-vous?”

Alyssa smiled. “Je viens de Arizona.” “Qu’en pensez-vous?”

“Anciennement San Francisco.” She replied. “J’aime ta tenue.”

“Je vous remercie.” Alyssa replied smiling.

Allison giggled. “That’s pretty good who taught you?”

“I teach myself I just pick up on things quickly I guess.” Alyssa said before Allison could reply her phone rang. She took out her phone and rolled her eyes at the caller ID. “It’s my mom.” She said with a regretful look. “I have to take this.”

“Mom, three calls on my first day is a little overdoing it.” Allison said.

To the average human it appeared that Alyssa was just sitting there but she listened in on the phone conversation. “Do you have everything you need?” Allison’s mother asked. Allison checked her bag her face changed into a look of disbelief. “Everything except a pen, omg I didn’t actually forget a pen.”

Alyssa started to reach for her bag to get a pen until an image went through her head she laughed quietly and settled back into her chair. At that moment the principal came out. “Okay, okay mom I gotta go love ya.” Allison said hanging up.

“Sorry to keep you two waiting.” He said. “I’ll be with you shortly Miss Morano Miss Argent please follow me.”

Alyssa nodded as Allison got up giving her a friendly smile which she returned. “A plus tard?”

“Tu ferais mieux d’y croire.” Alyssa said with a wink making Allison giggle.
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“So you’re originally from Arizona?” Principal Morris asked.”

“Yes we lived there since I was 9 till a couple of months ago with my grandmother.” Alyssa said.

“What made you move?” He asked.

Alyssa looked down. “My grandmother died of a heart attack.”

Principal Morris looked sullen. “I’m so sorry for your loss.”

Alyssa said nothing and just sat waiting patiently for her schedule. “Well, Miss Morano based on your records it shows you have exceptional GPA.” “Your GPA is what is usually considered to be that of gifted children those with higher intelligence then their peers.”

“I guess I’m gifted then.” She said wanting to get out of this office.

“It also shows you’ve had some trouble at some of your previous schools.” Principal Morris said looking at her sternly.

“If you don’t mind sir I rather not talk about I’m here to begin anew not repeat past mistakes.” Alyssa said giving him a pleading with her voice and eyes.

“That’s what I like to hear but I’ll have you know I won’t tolerate any of your previous behavior or mistakes at your other schools.” Principal Morris said. “Understood?”

“Yes sir.” Alyssa said.
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“Sorry to interrupt again but we have another new student.” Principal Morris said. “Class this is another new student Alyssa Morano please do your best to make her feel welcomed as well.”

Alyssa eyes landed on the three people she had met just this morning. Allison smiled at her which she returned, Scott also sent her a friendly smile, while Stiles who had been staring blushed before waving awkwardly. She shook her head before making her way to the only empty seat which happened to be in front of Stiles. As she sat she looked as Scott turned giving Allison a pen just as she saw it. Allison looked confused but accepted the pen with a grateful smile.

“Thanks.” She said smiling.

He sent goofy smile before turning around while Allison’s face went back into a look of confusion and then suspicion.

Alyssa laughed softly to herself as she turned to face the chalkboard behind her Stiles gave off waves of anxiety, nerves, and fidgety. She turned giving him her best sultry eyes and smile Stiles eyes widen before he slowly returned her smile albeit nervously.

‘This is going to be an interesting school year.’ She thought to herself as she turned back around to face the teacher as he resume class.