When I signed up for the field trip, I expected fun. I HOPED fun. Which, I didn’t get at home. I figured that this would a great way to escape the mess at home. I looked forward to the field trip to the forest because she loved the sweet scent of nature. I also loved peace. And I figured that there would be at least a minimal amount not that, right? Wrong.

I got of the bus and took a deep breath with closed eyes. I felt relief and peace flush over me. I walked a little farther away from the bus and my classmates, standing a lot closer to the trees and moss. I admired the natural beauty with an open jaw. My eyes took in every single bit of pleasure. I felt a small smile plaster on her face. A smile that didn’t last long. My smile faded when I heard the cocky voices of 3 teenagers.

“ Oh my god,” a girl sneered. “ What a horrible day to have eyes.”

And what a horrible life to life in, I thought, turning around to face Sophia, Mia, and Emma. Those three sisters loved to bully me about my clothes and looks. They usually teased me about my white-striped hair and reddish- gray eyes. As if i had any control over my appearance. And, I liked the way I looked. I wasn’t going to change my eye and hair color just because 3 brats didn’t like it. I was the “ Vampire”!

“ Oh look! There’s Raven. But she doesn’t match to her background. Trash and beauty never matches,” Mia laughed.

“ Oh, sweetie, you’re mistaking me for yourself!” I backfired. Before they said something in return, when Kai and Kyle approached us. The three gorgons immediately put on their pretty faces, expecting the two brothers to talk to one of them. Each of them have been crushing on Kai or his brother since the beginning of the school year. So, imagine their surprise when they turned to me instead.

“ Hey Raven,” Kai said. “ Do you wanna join us for our act tonight?”

“ Yeah, we’re doing a small script and you would be the best candidate for the vampire part. No offense,” Kyle added. By this point, both of them were ignoring the gorgons, who were red with anger and jealousy. I had to try very hard not to laugh.

“ Um. . I’d love to.” I then turned to Kyle and assured him that no offense was taken. I loved to act. I was even in a drama club in school. And, I loved it! We agreed to meet later to practice the script. I left with them, just to rub it into their faces.

A couple of hours later, we all gathered around a huge campfire so we could see each others’ acts. As the other children started their skits, the teachers left to a cabin for a meeting. I sat next to Kai and Kyle, so we could go over the skit. I was the vampire who was trying to get the 2 boys ( Kyle and Kai) and I do get them in the end. There’s just a lot of drama in the middle. It was supposed to be funny. After everyone else went, we performed our skit. Everything thing started off smoothly. But, around eh part where i was attacking the boys, i heard booing. I could tell that the 3 gorgons were the culprits. I tried to ignore it and continue the skit. But, i felt really uncomfortable. And I could tell that Kai and Kyle were too. But, they knew that the booing was directed to me. I could feel there pity and embarrassment. Then, I heard them yelling really negative comments. About me. The teachers weren’t around, and no one came to my aid. Then, Emma picked up some mud and flung it at me. Her sisters followed suite. I fled the campsite, tears stinging my eyes. I was so embarrassed! I just wanted to get away from everything. I ran deeper into the woods and stopped when i came to a small lake. The moon reflected off of it. I crumbled to my feet and cried. I cried my heart out. How dare they? I normally wouldn’t cry and I’d just start planning my revenge. But, with everything going on at home, i just couldn’t hold myself together. I really wished that this would be the get away i needed. But, I was wrong.