Radcliffe Academy for Elite Youths

While it was a school of elites, it was a known fact that everyone knew the mundane details of everyone's life. There was a mystery to the entire school, but that which was obvious, was not at all a secret. So it was no secret that mostly everyone knew of the student arriving in the middle of the year. Since new students tended to come at the beginning of the year or the beginning of the second semester, it was uncommon for one to join during the year. It actually was almost impossible but given that the students' parents were in fact very rich, well known and had enough power to get their kids into this school, at the same time it wasn't surprising that this new student got admission in the middle of the year. First semester had already started and it was almost November. It was the time when the school had settled down and the real mysteries began. Disappearances. Kidnappings. Going underground. They did turn up...eventually. Who was next?

Charlie walked into the campus, eyes looking up at the big iron wrought gates that seemed to go up for miles and miles. As the hazel eyes looked around, peering between the bars and seeing the grand castle mansion that was the Radcliffe Academy for Elite Youths, the young junior walked through and towards the dorms. There were four buildings, dedicated to dorms. One for the Freshmen, one for the Sophomores, one for the Juniors and the other for Seniors. There were two wings in each building. One wing was dedicated to females, the other dedicated to males. All dorms were on one side of the campus while the other side of campus were classrooms and offices. Then, in the middle was a grand hall which served as a more upscale version of a cafeteria but it was mostly where everyone would dine for their three meals. When it was not in use for dining, it was also the place for a lot of the school's events like dances and parties, even charities. Charities kind of came with the status of being an Elite.

A hand came up to brush aside dark brownish black locks of hair from those entrancing hazel eyes. As those gentle yet strong hands settled in pockets, Charlie continued on towards the Junior dorms and headed towards the West Wing, which was the housing for the males. After reaching the dorm, Charlie realized that if there were to be any roommates, they had not yet arrived. Taking this time, Charlie locked the door and put one of the bags on the bed and opened it, revealing a different set of clothes. Zipping the bag up, the young teen moved it aside, under the bed and went out of the dorm, going to explore a little bit. After placing gloves on the hands that might as well be a little bit lethal, Charlie left the dorm and went on an exploration. There had been some interesting rumors about the school, about its secret clubs and secret actions. Perhaps Charlie was a little bit more than intrigued and a little bit more than curious. An expedition to find out the truth. Hence the disguise. Going somewhere where no guy ever truly went.

Rafe was racing towards the quad, the main meeting point past the front gate. There was a large fountain in the middle of the quad with stone seats and a number of hedgerows and bushes and some fine marble statues. He was late to where he was supposed to be, which was out in front of the quad, to meet and greet the new student, touring them around. He had been late dressing up and now he was going to regret it. In a school that prides itself on the maturity and responsibility of its students, enough to have them do clerical work and handle files, screw ups were frowned upon quite heavily.

And to Rafe's horror, no one was there. Well, maybe the new kid hadn't gotten here yet. He cursed for a bit before sitting down and pulling a spiral out of his briefcase to work on some notes. If the new student didn't show, he'd just have to bite the bullet and tell someone that he messed up. Rafe's face wasn't used to frowning or scowling like it was. But it was his own fault. He had handsome, youthful features, being seventeen and a junior, he had the vigor of youth in him. Short silvery hair, fair skin, if perhaps the tiniest bit pale, and bright green eyes marked him as did the distinctive blue jacket and slacks of the school's uniform.

There was information that Charlie was to meet up with someone who would help to learn the campus. So instead of actually exploring solo, Charlie walked over to the fountain in the middle of the quad and saw a single soul there. Walking up to him, the young one kept those gloves hands in the pockets and confines of the slacks worn. "Um...Hey. I'm Charlie. I am not entirely sure if I should be talking to you but I am the new student. So...hopefully you're the person to show me around. If not, I'd really appreciate it if you didn't kick my ass." In the months taken to prepare for this moment, Charlie learned from Marshall and Todd, brother, training under them on the art of being...well manly.

Rafe looked up and lifted an eyebrow at that unusual greeting. "Did you transfer here from public school?" That was an inside joke, most of the students here had never seen a public school, and likely never would, their families were rich and affluent. Rafe put his spiral away and closed his briefcase, extending his hand to the new student. "I'm Rafe and...in general most of the ass kicking is done in the gym. Swimming, fencing, archery, basketball, soccer, track, and the other sports are were asses are kicked, there's even a shooting range a bit away from the school for skeet shooting and target shooting. There are fights, to be sure, but they are rare and if one happens, you're sure to hear about it. At this school we don't behave like barbarians and start fights. Don't get me wrong, we have dicks and assholes, but they're a little more subtle and professional."

He motioned for Charlie to follow as her started in the main hall and stopped by the receptionist's area to pick up some forms and the new student's first uniform. "There's a campus store for pretty much anything but fast food and porn. If you want those, you have to go into town. It's a bit of a way, but you can take a bike and campus buses go between there and here every thirty minutes. They stop at nine, so make sure you're back by then, and lights out is at ten. You have to be at your dorm at ten sharp. After that there's a security patrol, mostly made up of seniors." He gave Charlie some papers that included the school schedule and a guide to the clubs at school. "Almost everyone is in a club. It's encouraged, but not necessary. And there's plenty of clubs so chances are you'll find one you like. If nothing else, the School Club is pretty helpful for meeting people, and you can feel good about enriching the school. There's a lot of pride and loyalty here." A number of the clubs had some stringent requirements in seniority, grades, or even only allowing one gender into the club.

Charlie raised a brow. "Um..." Not entirely sure how one should respond to that, especially since it didn't quite comprehend what this guy meant about that question. Public school? What was so wrong with it. They all shared the same educational missions, though perhaps more expensive school like this one were a little bit stricter about it since they had money and social standing and status. Oy, what the hell have I gotten myself into? was the lingering thought replaying in Charlie's mind now, beginning to think that this entire thing was a huge mistake, just by that one question. He made it seem like public school was a disease, officially insulted.

As he motioned, Charlie followed, going with him to pick up a uniform and there on continuing this tour. It was vastly interesting, slightly boring and not at all what was on point. Charlie was thinking of the mysteries of the school, rumors that had been going around since admission and still, there had yet been answers given. "What kind of clubs are there exactly? I mean I understand there are the typical and obvious ones but surely there's more to that, yes? This school does have a reputation, I understand, but this school is also clouded by mystery and rumors. Care to venture?"

Rafe stopped and looked at Charlie. "I'm not sure what you've heard but...there are a lot of nasty rumors that just aren't true. There's no infamous 'Murder Club' and I'm pretty certain the ghosts of past students haven't formed a club of their own. Yes, there are secret clubs here, no, not all of the clubs are on that list. Some are public, but getting into them are by invitation only." Rafe showed Charlie a ruby ring on his finger that had a pewter Greek Alpha symbol on it, corresponding to the emblem on the club list of the Alpharius Club. It required only upperclassmen, only males, and had a grade requirement for only the top fifteen percent in the school.

He looked at Charlie. "Look, you go asking around about the secret clubs, and that might make you unpopular. You don't talk about them or what they do. If they're interested in you, they'll find you and they'll invite you. No one talks about them except to other members. I'm just warning you for your sake, not trying to scare you or freak you out." He looked at him and continued the tour, showing him the hedge maze, the cafeteria, the dorms and the gym. There were a number of recreational facilities, it was truly a school catered to the wealthy. "So...any other questions?" He looked around for a second. "If you want to get out after hours, the student guards are...not very astute on the job and if you're caught, they can be bribed for extra spending cash."

Fascinated by the ring he wore so proudly on his finger, Charlie looked at him, her interest and her fascination ringing so proudly in her face. Though realizing she probably was being a dork about all this and had to be a guy, she cleared her throat, like a guy would, almost like she was about to hock a loogie. "What happens if I do? I mean what are they going to do, come out of nowhere, kidnap me and take me away to silence me forever?" She actually found that completely amusing and thought it'd be super cool but perhaps she shouldn't go inviting danger. Last time she did, it caused her expulsion and her parents did whatever they could really to get her into this school. However, they had no choice but to go with her decision for her altered appearance. It was for a reason. She had business here. And until it presented itself to her, she'd look like this; a guy.

"Um..." She cleared her throat and looked down at her feet. Her hands came into her mind but they did not move from their resting place in her pockets. "What kind of people go here? I mean to say, anything out of the ordinary?" she asked quietly, looking up at him.

He shrugged softly. "I wouldn't do it. I'm not saying the boogeyman is going to get you and take you away. But social isolation can be hard and harsh. I'm just saying that to try and be a friend to someone new. We were all new students here once." He rubbed his chin a bit. "What kind of people? All kinds, its about as diverse as any other school I suspect. Just a little more upscale. Nothing really out of ordinary, except that the people here are somewhat more mature and responsible."

Charlie nodded and she bit her lower lip. "Well thanks." She said softly, still keeping her male bravado in tact, well whatever male bravado she did have that she was trying to get by with. Thankfully for her, she did have this sort of androgynous feel so when she would dress up as a boy for Halloween in her earlier years before she came here, people wouldn't believe that she was really a girl because she pulled off both very well. Still though, she did miss her bras and her female clothing and actually thought the school uniform for females was adorable but for now, she had to pull this off. If she wanted to get her way, she had to do this correctly. "I suppose that this is it. I have my uniform, I signed the forms and I have a pretty good knowledge about clubs that I would want to join. I'm set. Thanks."

He nodded slowly. "If...you need any support or need someone to talk to, you can find me in my dorm. Number three twenty-four in the Junior dorms. I'm also in the School Club and a few others, you can find which ones on my door." He smiled a bit and patted him on the shoulder. "And if you want to just relax, I have some games in my dorm and a computer. Just remember, breakfast starts serving at six, morning classes at eight until lunch and afternoon classes after that. Four to ten is yours until lights out, you can wander the campus at will, and after lights out, in your dorm only." Rafe started to head back to his dorm.

Charlie nodded and watched him go. "Thanks again." She said softly and headed back there as well. By the time she did though, she met her roommate and he was just another guy. Putting the stuff she had acquired from Rafe away, she waved to him and then went out of the dorms and continued her journey through the campus. She wanted to get to know it, get comfortable with it and find a way in to one of the one-gender only secret clubs. It had to be a male one, it had to be a certain one. She had a purpose. They'd regret it but there was a perfect purpose.

Before too long, the sun was starting to set and it was time for lights out. Lights slowly began to go out all over the campus and it began to take on a new look as it went dark. It was more mysterious and slightly foreboding.

Rafe slowly cracked open the door from his dorm room and looked up and down the hall. He slowly closed it behind him and began to creep down the hallway with all his guile and stealth. He had something on his mind and he wasn't going to let rules or the student security stop him.

Some people clearly didn't abide by the rules. For as the night came closer and students were meant to stay in their dorms after ten, or after lights out, her roommate didn't follow that. Perhaps it didn't help a little bit that the male and female dorms were in the same building per grade but that's where he was at. With his girlfriend. It left Charlie alone for that night and she was thrilled because that meant she didn't have to sleep in a wig. Opening that bag, she took out panties, for the boxers she wore were starting to ride her. She pulled our a pair of shorts and a simple tank top and then took off the wig and all the male clothing and she put on clothes she was used to. With a soft sigh, she lay down in bed and closed her eyes, letting out a soft sigh. Her breasts could breathe, her hair was free and she missed dressing like a girl. But it would all pay off in the end. Some people wore socks to bed. She wore gloves to bed.

When morning came, Rafe had long since gotten back to bed. Around seven he had showered and dressed and was ready to go get some breakfast. Rafe came knocking on the door of Charlie, smiling a bit. "Hey Charlie, time to get moving. I'm supposed to keep an eye on you so let's go new kid."

Charlie woke up exactly at six and realizing that she was still looking like a girl, she was simply thankful that her roommate wasn't back. Gathering stuff for a shower, she opened the door, only to be greeted b Rafe, the guy who showed her around previously. Her eyes widened a little bit and she looked at him, shutting the door a little bit. "Hi. You must be...looking for Charlie."

"Oh..." This was certainly unexpected. He looked at the young woman for some time before finally replying. "Yes...I am. You should be in the woman's dorm...I understand we don't all follow the rules to the letter, but you have to make sure not to get caught afterwards..."

Charlie smiled gently and she looked down. "Yeah I know. Um...I was just kind of heading back there. It's not like I can exactly shower in the male dorms." She said softly. "But anyways..." she began, shutting the door behind her. "Charlie has already gone to class, figuring he'd find his way by himself. So...you can go stalk him if you like. I have to go." She said quietly, hurrying down the hall, looking back at him as she turned the corner, running into the bathrooms.

"Oh ok. Alright then...." He said softly before heading for the main hall. This Charlie seemed to be a real self-starter and a motivated student, eager to get going. Well Rafe wasn't going to fault him for leaving so early, but he wasn't going to try and fine him if he was intent on getting to class this early. He took his time with his breakfast.

Once Charlie got to the bathrooms, she hurried up and showered quickly. There she dried her hair off and then put all the padding she needed to hide the fact she had boobs and give a sort of manly build to her not so manly frame. She pulled her hair back and then put the wig on, adjusting it and making it look real. She had to be a guy again and she had to do so quickly because she got incredibly lucky that there was no one else but her in the junior male bathrooms. Grabbing her towel and wrapping it around her waist, she put on a different shirt and hurried back up to her dorm room. Once in there though, she found her roommate was back and she sighed quietly. "Hey."

He looked at Charlie and nodded. "Nice outfit." He said simply, turning his back and gathered his things that he needed for his classes that day before leaving. He was convinced now that his roommate was a total loser or just gay. One of those. Either way though, he didn't feel like sticking around to get to know him. They shared a dorm. Nothing else.

After he left, Charlie rolled her eyes and shook her head. "Men." She muttered under her breath, starting to dress in the uniform she was given. Once dressed and all ready to go, she felt her stomach growl. She couldn't even get herself something to eat because of the excuse she told Rafe. "Damn why couldn't I have told him that Charlie was already in the shower. At least then I could get food, or some coffee...maybe tea, even." She murmured, grabbing her bag and leaving her dorm, heading to her first class of the day, of the year, and all on an empty stomach.

Rafe managed to find Charlie as he was moving between classes after the first one. "Hey! Charlie!" He called to him and waved at him before he moved over to him. "Hey there...you finding your way alright? I can help you find any of your classes if you're not sure where they are." Rafe had a look of almost brotherly care on his face.

Charlie turned around and she looked at Rafe. "Oh hey." She nodded. "Oh no it's all good. I was able to find them. I mean it wasn't difficult since dorms on one side, the eatery hall is in the middle and the other side are all classes." She nodded, putting her gloved hands in her pockets. "So how's your morning going?" She asked. "Hey we can keep that little indiscretion a secret right?" She asked. "The girl you found in my dorm told me about what happened. I'd hate to get her into trouble and worse I'd hate to be the one in trouble."

Rafe smiled and nodded slowly. "Sure, its not a problem. There's more rule breakers here than you think." He gave a soft chuckle. "Like possibly me...anyways, since you're fitting it just fine I was..." He shrugged a bit. "I was thinking maybe we could get a pizza ordered to my dorm and we could play some games or something after classes. I've got lots to do and not really anyone to do them with."

Charlie nodded. "Thanks Man." Growing up with a bunch of brothers definitely helped with having to act like a guy, and naturally too. When he suggested them hanging out, Charlie nodded. "Sure thing. Sounds like fun." She said softly "So how about I come over to your dorm after classes?"

He nodded slowly and smiled some more. "That's the plan. Alright, I'll see you then."

After the classes breezed by, Rafe was all grins, racing back to his dorm to everything set up. He ordered a pizza and had it to be delivered to the right dorm, then he straightened his dorm up a bit and paid off his room mate to be somewhere else for the evening. He waited in anticipation for Charlie to arrive.

Charlie nodded and she waved, heading off to classes. Once they were over for the day, she asked around some people in the Junior dorms where Rafe's dorm was. She figured some people would know the whereabouts. After acquiring said information, she went over to his dorm and she knocked on the door, putting her hands in her pockets, waiting.