Whisper Web

Hello, my dear little whispers. You can call me WhisperWeb, the narrator of this story.

This little high school fantasy begins in the rundown area of Reseda Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The sun was hot. The roads were unpaved. The walkways were uneven. The neighborhood was violent. Amidst all that chaos and destruction, there lies a three-bedroom apartment fit for a small family of three. That's where our story starts.

The Millers lived in that apartment. Was it the nicest place? No. Was it the coziest? No. But that didn't matter to the Millers. They didn't care about those things; they only cared about each other, contrasting with the beliefs of the rich brats that live in Encino.

Danial miller was your average American 16 year old.

He had scruffy hair he was around 6ft tall and had a slim yet strong physique.

Danial Miller hadn't slept all night. That could either be because of the lack of AC, or it could be that he was waiting to hear if he was accepted to one of the most prestigious schools in all of LA, located in Encino. Or both. Entering junior year is stressful enough, let alone waiting in anticipation of being accepted to a new school that seems too good for you. Enough of me talking; let's see what's going on in their apartment. As if there is a lot to look at anyway.

*At Danial's apartment*

"Let's check if you got enrolled in Evergreen High, Dan," said Dan's dad.

"Come on, Dad, even if I got accepted into this school, we wouldn't be able to afford it."

"Well, lucky for you, I have been doing some side hustles to be able to take you to this school. Besides, Evelyn goes to this school. Weren't you two friends before?"

"Key word 'before,' Dad. Ever since her dad's crypto business took off, she hasn't talked to me since."

"Well, that's what money does to people."

*Checks emails*

"Would you look at that? Turns out you got accepted after all."

"Wake up your sister, Dan. I'll make us some waffles to celebrate this occasion."

"Give me the Miller special, Dad."

"Wow, are you sure? I haven't made it since your birthday."

"Thanks, Dad, for everything."

"No problem."

"V, wake up!" said Dan.

"I am awake. What's the problem?" said Veronica.

"Guess who got into Evergreen High?"

"Shut up, really?"

"Yes, I am serious."

*Veronica's phone goes off*

*Checks her phone*

"Watch out, Encino. Your favorite girl is back from her holiday, and she is here to do business in LA."

"Dan, did you see the new WhisperWeb blast?"

"No, I haven't. What is it?"

"Brooklyn is back from her holiday," said Veronica.

"Isn't she the girl who has had 20 boyfriends by now?"

"Dan, be nice," said his dad.

"What? I am just saying the truth. Girls like her get everything they want. All they have to ask for is their daddy's credit cards, and they get it. Us Millers have to work for our stuff. We don't get handed it."

"Anyhow," said Veronica, *sending an email to WhisperWeb*.

"Wow, two surprises in one day? You can hardly call this a surprise. A new student will be enrolling in our school. He goes by the name Daniel Miller. Let's hope he won't disappoint us. Till then, I sign off. Bye, my little whisperers."

"DAN, YOU MADE IT ON WHISPERWEB."

"Did you tell The Whisper that I was being accepted?"

"So much for keeping it a secret."

"Come on, Dan, it isn't that big of an issue. Besides, it's not like anyone is going to care if you got accepted or not. You're a nobody, no offense."

"None taken."

"Well, go get your uniform and head to school," said Dan's dad.

"Once again, thank you so much."

The difference between Encino and Reseda was noticeable. On one end, you have mansions with supercars. On the other, you have crappy apartments that can barely hold three people before they explode. While Dan was walking, he saw a supercar driving up and down Reseda Boulevard. And you wouldn't guess who it was: Brooklyn with her new boyfriend.

"Don't these people have any respect?" Dan muttered.

I don't know what Dan was thinking, but he decided to go up to them when they were stopped at a red light.

"Excuse me. Would you mind turning down the volume? Believe it or not, people actually live here."

"And who might you be?" said Darren.

"I am Danial."

"Oh yeah, I saw you on WhisperWeb. Can't believe you still live here, though."

"Some people actually spend their whole lives living in Reseda."

*The light turns green*

"Anyway, I am not turning down the volume. See you at school," said Darren.

"Say hi to my girlfriend Brooklyn."

"Bye, Danial," said Brooklyn.

*The car drives off*

"Bye."

Dan made it to the front gate of the school. It was the most prestigious school he had ever seen. That's probably because his last school was the equivalent of a modern-day prison. Or because it was the most prestigious school in all of LA. He was mesmerized by the gate. It was 10ft tall. And surprisingly, it wasn't rusted. The walls were like a castle. The environment was, to say the least, overwhelming. It was the first semester, and there were already groups formed. The popular girls were on the stairs. The popular guys were on the bench. The nerds were on the floor. And amidst all of that was Brooklyn.

She had fair, bronde hair. Her skin looked extremely soft and smooth. Her eyes were hazel. She wore the nicest clothes in all of the city. And you can't forget about her best friend Sophie. She had the most gorgeous shade of brown hair. Her eyes were a light blue, similar to the ocean in the morning. But to nobody's surprise, they had their own fair share of boyfriends.

Meet Darren. A guy with nice black, luscious hair. A baseball player. And he was dating Brooklyn at the time. You can't forget about Matthew. He and Sophie had known each other their whole lives. He was the definition of the perfect guy. All the girls in the school fawned over him, even Brooklyn, but that's a story for another time. He had the most beautiful shade of brown hair, and it was wavy. He was everyone's dream guy. And despite not participating in any sports clubs, he was extremely fit.

And then there was Danial Miller. A nobody from Reseda Boulevard trying to make his way up in society. But everyone knows he will be a social outcast. A side character in these people's story. Even in his own story, he is a side character.

*The bell rings*

Sorry guys, but it's time I go to class. Even The Whisper has to get to class, believe it or not. But don't worry. This won't be the end of me.

Wow, looks like Dan lost his way in the corridor. Such a shame.

"Hey, can you help me?"

*Gets ignored*

"Hey, I lost my timetable. Can you help me?"

*Gets ignored*

"Why don't any of these people just use two minutes of their day to help me out?"

"You know what? I will just find my way into class."

*Bumps into someone*

"I am so sorry," said Dan.

"No, I am. I should watch where I walk."

"You're Dan, right?"

"Um, yeah, you remembered?"

"Of course I did."

"B, stop flirting with this nobody," said Sophie.

"I got to go, but see you around?"

"Yeah, sure."

Would you look at that, everyone? Turns out that nobody named Dan has found his love strings pulled by Brooklyn.

"I hate girls who speak like that. Thinking that talking like that is cute and attractive."

"Let me ask her if she knows where my class is."

"Hey, Brooklyn."

"Don't look, Brooklyn, that nobody is calling you again," said Sophie in a disgusted tone.

"Hey, stop being so nasty. Besides, he just came to this school. A little help wouldn't do any of us harm."

"Hey, Dan, what's up?" said Brooklyn.

"Do you know where room A2 is by any chance?"

"Yeah, I am going there right now. You want to come with me?"

"Um, yeah, sure, why not?"

*Someone takes a picture of them walking together*

*The bell rings*

"Hey class, I want to introduce to you your new fellow student, Danial Miller," said Mrs. Chopthat. "Why don't you take a seat next to Brooklyn?"

*Walks to Brooklyn*

"Hey," said Dan in a shy manner.

"Hey," said Brooklyn in an embarrassed tone.

The teacher explains what to do.

"Dan, what do we do?"

"I wouldn't expect someone like you to know, but if you're asking…"

"And what is that supposed to mean?" said Brooklyn.

"I am saying that girls like you get whatever you want whenever you want. Girls like you don't need school to be successful. All you have to do is marry one of those guys you so love to date."

"You have no right to talk about my personal life," said Brooklyn. "Mrs. Chopthat, I would like to move if that's not an issue."

"Brooklyn, what's the problem?"

"This chair is a bit annoying. It keeps on making noises even when I try to stop it."

Everyone's phones go off.

Everyone checks.

"Good morning, my little whisperers. I am surprised myself, in all fairness, a rumor this early into the day? Let's read out the scandal. Wow, can't believe this at all. Brooklyn is seen walking with the little boy from Reseda, Dan Miller? I can't believe it myself. She went from Darren to Dan in little over two hours? Even after boarding school, she still couldn't refrain from going to her old ways. Oh, such a shame. This is The Whisper signing off. See you in the next scoop."

Everyone put their bags onto the empty seats next to them.

"Would you mind if I sat back down here, Dan?"

"Um, no."

"Thanks."

After class.

"What was going on in class, Brooklyn?" said Dan.

"Oh, nothing. It's a regular Whisper blast."

"How is that normal?"

"It isn't, but it's not like we can stop it. Everyone sends gossip to her and remains anonymous. We don't even know who she is, let alone be able to stop her. You want to go grab lunch?" said Brooklyn.

"Sure, why not? It's not like I have any friends or anything. Anyway, tell me a little bit about your old school, Dan."

"Well, in my old school, there was this girl who was pregnant."

"That's not too crazy."

"Oh really? Now let me add that the teacher was the father."

Brooklyn laughs.

"Are you just going to let this Reseda kid steal your girl, Darren?" said Eric.

"I am sure this is just a big misunderstanding. I will talk to her after school."

"How about if it isn't, Darren? Look at the way she looks at him. She has never looked at you like that."

"You think I would lose to some Reseda kid?"

"Well, you are losing."

Walks up to Brooklyn.

"Hey, Brooklyn, can I speak to you alone?"

"Umm," said Brooklyn.

"I was just leaving," said Dan.

Trips Dan over.

"Oh man, I am so sorry."

"What the hell, Darren," said Brooklyn.

"Shut up, Brooklyn. Don't act like you're so innocent. Or I will tell everyone what you did. So stay out of it."

"Dan, are you okay?"

"Yeah, I am fine."

"You know, Darren, you shouldn't speak to your girlfriend like that."

"Why don't you back up, Dan?"

"Look, Darren, I ain't gonna fight you. I ain't a reckless twerp who loses his anger over a Reseda boy who is apparently trying to steal his girlfriend."

"Oh really, what's stopping me from punching you right now?"

"I will tell you what's stopping you. Because if you do, then I will be correct that you are a reckless twerp."

He tries to punch Darren, but Brooklyn gets in the way.

"Brooklyn, I am sorry."

"Yeah, sure you are," said Brooklyn. "Dan, let's go."

Oh, would you look at that? Poor Darren has lost his girlfriend and his temper.