It was like a ghost town, walking through the halls of the human school I noticed how quiet it was. You could hear a pin drop. I had been expecting the usual hustle and bustle of a normal school, bodies swarming, people chatting, but there was nothing. Just empty corridors. No friends greeting each other with a hug or a playful punch or any other newcomers standing looking scared like me.

It was a little unsettling, knowing there were hundreds of giants outside, talking, laughing, going to classes, collecting books from lockers. Being a normal everyday high school, how I'd taken that for granted back home up until now. I had hated kids back at school, how they taunted and teased me, even when I changed I hated how suddenly their view on me changed. I didn't know if I'd rather that or the deathly silence here. Maybe the silence.. silence for sure.

Jules had lead me around the school for about ten minutes now, showing me where some of the classes were, all were empty, every single one of them was empty. Which was a little unsettling at first but I took notice of how Jules didn't seem to think much of it at all. it calmed me a little seeing her so easy going about it, that it wasn't out of the ordinary for literally no one to be around.

"So what brought you to the land of the giants, T?" Jules spoke through the silence, her voice was low and husky for a girl. I looked to see she was looking at me now, through her dark makeup her grey eyes were alight with curiosity. I let out a sigh, a where to begin sigh. Looking to her I saw she picked at her fingernails as we walked, her nails were already bitten down to the quick. She nibbled at their frayed, form edges like a famished mouse. Nervous maybe? She didn't look nervous or show it for that matter.

She was taller than me too and her longer legs made her stride bigger and faster. I had to almost jog to keep up with her so I wasn't left behind.

"I um," I started with a stutter and bit at the corner of my lip, thinking about Mum and Brian. "Me and my mum moved here. We moved into her boyfriends house with his son... they can't really go to the human sector since they wouldn't fit" I gave a laugh at the idea hoping to lighten the mood, but quickly stopped when Jules didn't seem amused. "How about you?"

She shrugged and began to nod slowly, "my family moved here a few years ago for business, Dad got the job he's always wanted and.. guess now I'm stuck" she sighed lowly and looked to me through her heavy makeup "you get use to it"

Get use to it! I could never imagine getting use to this, even with the slow friendships I was building with the giants, I could never get use to being around Giants twenty for seven. I couldn't picture myself ever getting use to the sheer size of Austin, Brian may be kind but.. it was unsettling knowing he could easily kill me, it'd be so simple.

My face must have shown my worry cause Jules chuckled and shakes her head, "don't look so down, T," she rolled her eyes as I shake out of my stupor, attempting a smile which i could tell looked forced.

"I just can't see myself getting use to this, you know? Everything's just so big and... and~"

"Scary" Jules spoke quieter than what she had been, her eyes cast down for a second playing with her fingers. I noticed she did that quite a bit.

"Yeah~" I murmured beneath my breath, "terrifying actually.." I spoke softly as we fell into silence, my eyes wandering off to the side to look anywhere else. Jules didn't seem to know what to say either and we just quietly walked along side by side, it wasn't an uncomfortable silence, just... a silence, if you didn't count our shoes scuffing the ground. I could imagine Jace being here now, how he'd fidget and try to get the conversation up again, maybe blurt anything to get everyone's attention .

I couldn't imagine being friends with Jules, she was a little standoffish but also, kind in her own strange way. She wasn't bad I guess. She was the one showing me around right now. I couldn't help the feeling of wanting her to like me, drawn to the fact that she'd been the only other human I'd met in the past few days, nearly a week now. Wow, I'd really been living with Brian and Austin for that long..

I had come so use to being held and taunted by Austin, it was nice to actually have someone my size just to talk to and relate with. She being a girl too. Wasn't like Mum was around much to have a chat, which I was use to anyways, we never spoke much back in the human sector.. maybe a small chat about our day then we'd go off to do our own things. Only now she was spending most her time with Brian or working. It didn't upset me, I didn't think too much about it either. It was just how me and Mum were, we knew we loved each other but too much company became exhausting since we hadn't had a thing in common.

**

Jules had lead me down the hall and not too long later we arrived to what was considered an office from what I could tell. A simple wooden desk was pushed to the side of the room with a bunch of filing cabinets beside it. The desk had a few papers scattered across its top and beside it sat an old printer, looking as if it were hanging together by thread and tape. The room smelled of a mix of moth balls and lavender and the air felt damp and dirty, I had noticed there hadn't been many janitors around.

At an attempt to make the room more lively, a dead plant had been sat in a cheap looking pot plant, limp against the side of the desk from the lack of sunlight.

Behind the desk sat an old women who looked as frail as the printer beside her, Jules had seemed Impatient, foot tapping and her hands wringing at her wrists til we got out of there.

I collected my timetable and a map of the school, the old women telling me that it would come in handy.

Before I knew it Jules was leaving, i could tell she was itching to get out of there, it was like she had ants in her pants. Jules stride was large, I needed to jog a little with her long legs. no time to waste it seemed as she walked quickly, out of there faster than Austin with his breakfasts.

As we walked she began to explain the papers in my hands, I knew already what they were for, they did have them back in my old school, but I didn't interrupt.. she liked to explain things it seemed, liked the sound of her own voice. This had to have been the quietest I'd ever been with someone

"you'll need those to find your way around if I'm not there to help, which I probably will since this place is small as hell" I smiled and gave a nod, looking over the papers. She just kept walking, looking directly before her. I hadn't figured Jules out yet, she was interesting.. a little strange but I didn't mind. I liked her company even if she didn't seem to enjoy mine..

as we walked I took my chance to take a quick glance down at what I had that day. Double art, great. I didn't mind art, even if I wasn't that good atleast it was easier than some other subjects like math. Which I had third anyways. With my luck, of course I did.

"Everyone's in the cafeteria right now but the bells gonna go any second so you might aswell head to role call. Hell, I'll even show you the way. Which room you in?" She came closer to look down at my papers.

"DC1" I said, finally finding my voice.

Before I could say another word or even mutter a thank you, she turned away from me and was already off, leading me the way to my home room. I was beginning to feel some nerves, wondering who would be in my class. If the teachers here were nice? If id make friends?

Jules had said there were only five humans in total at the school, including myself. Five! It meant my friend options were limited and I would have to make due with what I got.. hopefully they liked me.

Oh boy... what if they didn't?

No I wouldn't let myself think like that and I quickly put a smile on my face as Jules came to a stop, we arrived.

"We're pretty early so just head in and take a seat, I think you've got Mr Martin. He's pretty chill.. good luck, might see ya later yeah?" She gave a small smile, just a hint of one that curled at the corner of her lip ever so Slighty before quickly disappearing, as quick as it came it faded to away.

"Yeah. Okay, thanks again. I really appreciated your help, Jules." I gave a nod and smiled back at her, she gave a shrug as if it to say it was no trouble before shifting to leave. Without saying bye or anything else, she left. She never seemed to be able stay in the same spot for too long. Always on the move

Awkwardly I stood by myself and watched as she left around the corner, her cherry red hair disappearing like a flame behind a wall. She walked with a bit of bounce in her step as if no one could get in her way. I wish I was that confident, to be able to walk around with my head high.

shit, I thought. Feeling suddenly very lonely. Even if Jules company wasn't the best atleast it was someone else to keep it from being so eerily quiet

I looked up to see I was at the right room, DC1. The nerves really settled in then and I took note of where my class was, so far the school seemed more like a maze than anything for me. Everything was all so confusing already.

Taking a gentle breath I tried not to stall any longer than I already had by just standing there staring at the door. With a nervous breath through my nose I quickly took a step forward and in through the doorway. What i had been expecting I wasn't quite sure.. maybe a classroom full of students, talking and chatting about their holidays. New couples making out, jocks throwing a ball, bad kids scratching at the tables with a knife. Some cliche scene out of a book maybe, but what I got was rather disappointing..

When I stepped in and noticed no one, my heart sank a little. I looked about to see atleast a teacher dosing in his seat, a bald man with more hair on his arms then his head. Mr Martin, I guess.

Im the only one. Is all I thought. It was really setting in now, this wasn't the human sector anymore. We were on giants land now..

"Your in my way..." I jumped suddenly as someone spoke, I hadn't expected anyone to walk in! I startled and before I could stop myself my hands flew up as I jumped, letting out a yelp. I gasped and clamp my hands over my mouth quickly, cheeks burning a deep red.

My heart leapt into my throat and my cheeks burned hot, so hot I could feel it creep to my ears and down the back of my neck. Blushing would have been no problem, but what I did was go as red as a beetroot and radiate heat like a hot pan. You could have sizzled eggs on my cheeks

I didn't see a face to the voice, only noticing that whoever it was had vans on and was big, too big actually. Their body taking up most of the doorframe behind me.

Embarrassed I quickly scrambled like a scared mouse inside out of the way, turning before either of us could get a good look at each other. i dumped myself into a seat, using my bag as a shield I placed it on my desk before me while pretending to look over my timetable so I seemed busy.

"Sorry" I murmured quickly behind my bag and made sure hid my face behind my hand til my cheeks cooled. Embarrassment eating away at my heart I rest my elbow on the desk and cup my cheek in my palm, I exhaled slowly and tried to relax.

School was no place to show weakness. Either you blushed easily and became prey or you were tough and were adopted by the "popular crowd." Embarrassment wasn't an emotion, it was a weapon wielded without a trace of pity. I'd already been prey once in the eyes of monsters, I couldn't fall into the hands of beasts again. It looked like I was already fallen into a trap

The voice belonged to a guy, that was for sure, it was deep and smooth like warm honey and for a second I thought it was a teacher til I saw he was wearing a backpack, black hoodie, vans and jeans. Definitely not a teachers outfit. I couldn't get his voice out of my head, it was low and soft but powerful enough to send chills through my body.

"Just watch out next time.." He spoke again, he didn't sound mad but he didn't sound very happy either. I received a deep grunt and I closed my eyes, squeezing them tightly. I really couldn't bring myself to look him in the eye still, my heart rate beginning only now slowly becoming a normal pace. I knew I was over reacting but I couldn't help it, I was new, everything was scary and embarrassing

As he walked into the room and took a seat toward the back I couldn't help but feel like I recognised the voice the more I thought about it, I could've sworn I'd heard that rich, silky tone. Alarms we're going off in my head but I couldn't figure out why. it was Impossible since i knew no one here but Austin, Jace, Jules and kind of Darrick, but he'd never said anything to me, not that I could remember.

There were two big unmistakable reasons as to why it couldn't be them, one- The boys were giants, no matter how hard they'd try none of them could fit in the human halls. Two- Jules was a girl and clearly wasn't here since I'd seen her leave, even though she has a deep voice for a girl it wasn't that deep. And Jules wasn't as tall as this stranger. My brain was fighting for a reason how I could possibly recognise his voice!

The seat groaned as the guy sat down, the legs creaking beneath his weight. Shaking my slightly from my thoughts I listened incase he said anything else, maybe work up some courage to turn and look at him. It went dead silent after that, I didn't dare even breathe too loud in case he heard me.

A heavy silence settled over us, thicker then the uneasy tension in the atmosphere. My eyes could keep settled and I glanced around and tried to avoid catching his glance that I could feel passed over my body every now then. I shifted uncomfortably in my seat and grasped my sweaty, nervous hands under the table, wanting to just jump up and run out of this awkward situation

Even if I couldn't see him I could tell he was looking at me, burning holes into the back of my head. The hairs on my neck prickled and I had that strange feeling come over me like the first time I was at the station. It was a heavy feeling in my gut and chest, like I'd just swallowed a rock. But also a tingling sensation on my skin that made the hairs stand on edge. I hated it!

Taking a glance to the teacher who was still dosing at his desk, he didn't seem to be moving anytime soon. I sighed and looked to the digital clock on the wall, I let my eyes close briefly trying to calm myself and also to ignore that feeling of being watched. I still couldn't bring myself to look back at the guy, the dead air between us thickening to the point I felt as if I were sitting in a warm bowl of pea soup.

Another quick glance at the luminous digital clock on the wall, it only seemed to confirm that time was slowing down, my stomach knotted up. I don't want to chew on my nails or lips, so I find myself gnawing on the inside of my cheek out of boredom. I couldn't ignore the deafening silence, how the guy didn't try and make conversation, it wasn't like I was going to try either so it was okay I guess.. a mutual agreement. His presence was heavy in the room and the air between us only become more uncomfortable by the second .

The teacher was still asleep only startling awake once the first bell rang, he grabbed around at his surroundings, clearly confused but didn't have time to adjust cause I was already up. With a sigh of relief from myself I grabbed my things and rushed out of there so fast so I wouldn't have to see that guy! Even though deep down I knew it was inevitable since there were only five humans.. I was bound to run into him again. I dreaded that moment when it came around.

Rushing down the hall to art, I couldn't help but hate every drawn out second. If everyday was going to be like this, I was bound to go crazy.

I was thinking of Jace as I walked, remembering the promise to have lunch together. I smiled gently to myself, excited for then

**

I made it to my class eventually, a little late but I made it. I walked in as teacher was talking about shading and the importance of it when I wandered in like a lost pup, pausing for a second to look to me with a smile before continuing. Must of known I was new since I didn't get yelled at for being late, instead told to grab a art book and to take a seat.

Ms Pryor I think she said her name was.. a skinny women with big black glasses and shoulder length black hair, too enthusiastic for her own good considering there was two students in her class, if you include me.. three.

I did as told and took a seat at a round table, across from the other students who were whispering quietly to themselves.

There was a boy and a girl seated beside him across the desk from me, they were both staring at me. Making me feel uneasy beneath their gazes I shifted in my seat, smiling a little as the teacher spoke.

Staring soon become our only form of communication.

The boy was looking at me with eyes so big and blue I could of lost myself in his ocean eyes, he looked nervous and shocked at the same time, as if he didn't know what to do seeing me here. The girl on the other hand was grinning like no tomorrow. She was smiling so large that I could've sworn her jaw was about to unhinge itself. I smiled back at the two, getting two very different reactions.

The girl beamed and smiled back, It was a cheshire grin of sorts, the kind that was so wide it was more as if she wanted to eat everyone rather than say hello. She clearly wanted to talk while the boy looked away, hiding himself in his art Book.

The girl had brown skin with just the right hint of make-up, enough to show she wasn't a kid but not so much either that she looked like a cakey old woman. She had deep rosy lips and some amazing brown eyes that were glowing with enthusiasm. She had pudgy cute features, not fat but had some cute little hamster cheeks that dimpled

The boy was like, a little teddy bear. Everything about the boy was soft and gentle, he was skinny and fragile and looked like he could be snapped in half just by squeezing his wrist too hard. He had fluffy white blonde hair that looked messy and Un brushed. He had dazzling blue eyes like gems, which he was avoiding to look at me with. His nose buried in his book, he looked like a little mouse, nervously glancing about him with those blue eyes trying to look at anything but me.

The teacher finally finished her speech and the girl was shooting questions at me. I had to make sure I was listening closely incase I were to miss anything. She leant in across the table, taking my hand into hers and shaking wildly, her grip a little too tight as she held my hand.

"Hey, I'm Cheyenne! But everyone calls me Cherry around here, it's so nice to meet you! What's your name? Your so pretty, I love your hair. Is it real? You have amazing style, we should go shopping soon together!" Cheyenne or Cherry was so happy. I couldn't stop smiling, her personality was just so uplifting and made a happy bubbly feeling well up in my chest. A grin spread over my face, wide and open and I couldn't stop.

I laughed a little and bite at my lip, "oh thank you! I'm Tess, your makeup is so beautiful, your eyeliner is amazing! No my hair is dyed, and I'd love to go shopping with you!" I smiled and it was true, she truly had a talent for makeup and I wanted to go shopping with her. Cherry rested a hand on her cheek and smiled bashfully.

I loved her.