Thread: I Won't Tell . . . For a Price [Dakol and Snorkle]

It was early and the sky was clear of clouds, the sun beamed down with comforting rays of warmth and light and the birds chirped relentlessly everything was good. It had been a while since she'd felt this good about something, though usually it wasn't accompanied by terrible anxiety. She could do this, all she had to do was be one of the guys, keep quiet and focus on her studies. The whole reason she was doing this was because of her studies! She'd even cut off her beautiful hair in order to fit in at this new school. After her family had moved closer to the school, she had reassured them that she would sort out her own placement, that they didn't have to worry. It was a shock that she decided she wanted to go to boarding school, but ultimately they were proud that she was sticking with her studies, even if that resulted in her being miles away from them. They still had her younger sister at home and that made the decision to transfer into this school so much easier. Jamie stared out the window of the cab quietly as they pulled up outside the large boarding school shrouded in glorious sunshine. Funny thing about this school? It was an all boy school. Jamie thanked the driver and the two of them removed themselves from the vehicle. The older, tanned man helped her remove her small suitcase from the boot along with her plain black duffle bag. She thanked him again, adjusting the plain messenger bag draped over her shoulder before loading herself with her luggage. The girl turned towards the building and sucked in a deep breath as if dragging courage from the air. She could do this. Once through the polished double doors, the receptionist directed her to the principals office. The girl didn't expect to see another student inside and quickly apologized as she entered. I'm sorry, I was told to enter. I didn't realize you were in the middle of something, Sir. The brunette was about to retrace her steps back out of the room when the man she assumed to be the Principle headed towards her with a jolly laugh and cheerful grin No, no. I was simply waiting for you to arrive! Jamie paused in front of the entrance and frowned at him, feeling slightly more confident that they hadn't pointed out her gender straight away. She was dressed in the school's strict uniform a pair of tan trousers, a white dress shirt and a tan blazer decorated with the schools logo on the left chest pocket. With the help of many bandages, her chest looked as flat as an ironing board and she seemed to pass off as a male. Maybe her soft features would be more obvious, or her soft hands? Maybe even her voice? She wore a simple scarf around her neck, hiding the fact she was missing an Adams apple, though she hoped it wouldn't be too incredibly obvious when she removed the item. Mr. Hadleigh! This is your new roommate. Please help him in any way you can. The man turned to the other student in the room as he spoke and then turned back to Jamie to continue. Mr. Hadleigh will show you to your room and then take you to first period. If you have any other troubles, please come see me or another member of the faculty. You may both be excused now. Thank you for coming. Jamie gave a sharp nod, not offering him the slightest smile for fear her femininity would shine through it. Thank you, Sir.