Thread: The Academy (BurningWillows & Georgie_Leech)

Phoenix Collins pulled out her phone from her back pocket and answered it for the umpteenth time. Mom, stop calling, She sighed, glancing at the map in her manicured hand. Are you there? She asked, trying to hide the condemnation in her voice, Did the taxi find it alright? Sighing loudly to make a point, Phoenix replied, Yes mom, the taxi got me here just fine. And no, I'm not coming home no matter how much you bother me. Am I not allowed to worry about my only daughter? she dropped the mom-card, making Phoenix more annoyed. Is dad there? With a sigh and a I love you Phoenix's mother gave up her phone. As it shuffled hands to her father, she stepped off the path leading from the school's stone fence to the large main doors. Most students were meandering towards it, but a few were lounging in the grass with friends. Phoenix took a seat in the mowed grass alone, dropping her bags off beside her and crossing her legs. Sweetheart? Are you there? her dad's voice was scratchy to the ears, but also familiar, Are you safe? Her dad asked the important questions. Her mother on the other hand had been trying to guilt trip her to come home from the minute she had gotten the acceptance letter from Pennington's Preparatory College. If Darlene Collins had the choice in the matter, her daughter wouldn't be going to some preparatory college. If it was my mom's choice I wouldn't be going to college at all, Phoenix thought bitterly. I'm fine dad. Just tired from the flight. I'm inside the school property now, so I'm safe. Good. Do you know all your classes yet? Not yet dad, remember I still have to finish paying before I get my official timetable. I'll be okay though, don't worry. Yes, yes...the school wants an awful lot of money. Phoenix rolled her baby blue eyes, Not you too dad. It is a lot of money though. I got to let you go now dad, Phoenix lied, wanting desperately out of the conversation, I need to find my dorm room. Okay sweetie, he agreed, Call us tonight when your settled. Will do. Please don't let mom call me again. I'll try. When she got off the phone she turned it to silent, and stuffed it back into her denim shorts. Hoisting her backpack over her bare left shoulder and grabbing her suitcase she got back up and moved towards the school. Nerves and excitement rolled through her as she stepped through the open wide oak doors. Her first stop was the main offices a row of secretaries behind desks split by half walls filled the long back wall as she walked in. The main part of the room was split into two a roped in line that took up most of the space and was full of other students waiting to see a secretary, and a small waiting area with plush black chairs. Large black letters spelt Main Offices over the secretaries, and a sign on the right wall beside the line up detailed why students should be here. Students looking to 1Pay fees, 2Apply for the new semester, 3ChangeCancel Classes, 3or transfer schools Please line up. A secretary will be available to help you shortly. All other inquiries, please speak to your assigned guidance counselor. Have a great day. Phoenix got into line, picking at her nails as she waited. It took half an hour for her to get to the front, and when she finally got to talk to one of the secretaries she was nervous and impatient. I need to pay my fees. she stammered as she strode up to the desk. Name? Phoenix Collins. The woman tapped at her keyboard, looking the new student up, Freshman? Uh...sure? Have you filled out all the paperwork. Phoenix had been drowning in paperwork, so she nodded yes. The secretary was prompt, finding the balance she owed and letting her pay with her shiny new MasterCard. The secretary than handed her a new pile of papers, stating that some needed to be returned filled out, and others were just for Phoenix's benefit. Muttering a thanks she scooped them into her arm and left quickly. Next my dorm, she sighed, glancing around, How do i find my dorms? A loud female voice suddenly filled the hallways, making Phoenix jump out of her skin. Something about a ceremony? It sounded mandatory, and Phoenix vaguely could recall remembering a notice she had got about all new students needing to attend. It was only in an hour, giving her barely enough time to find her dorm and drop off her things before rushing to the auditorium.