Chapter 1- Just the Beginning

I woke up and took a deep breath. It was the first day of my sophomore year. My name is Macy Brown and I am fifteen years old. I am currently attending Rockefeller high school. I live with my mother, Sarah, and my brother, Jordan. I have two best friends, Clarissa, and, Megan. We have been best friends since the third grade and together we are known as "The Triplet's" a name in which we live up to considering we are always together.

Then there is Chad Lutz. He's amazing! Not only is he captain of the football team AND basketball team but he is also a straight A student. He's a tall muscular guy with brown shaggy hair. And his big brown eyes make my heart melt every time I see them. And let's not even get started on that six-pack of his. Of course to him I am just an invisible little sophomore.

Lastly there is Aaron. He's like an older brother to me. It all started in kindergarten and since then we have been inseparable. He's been there for me no matter what. He was there the night my dad died and he's been there for all the heart brakes. He has dimples and brown hair. He is slightly taller than me and is very lean. He has eyes as blue as the ocean, that sometimes when you look close enough you could picture your self in his eyes.

Anyways it was time for me to leave so I grabbed my backpack and headed down stairs. That's when the doorbell rang. I opened the door to see Aaron standing there.

"I heard you needed a ride." He said with a big grin on his face.

"Where did you hear that?" I questioned playfully.

"Whatever just get in the car." He said with a laugh.

"So are you ready for today?" he asked as I climbed into the car.

"Yeah!!! I get to see everyone!" I replied.

"Omg! Chad." He said in a girly voice. I slapped him on the shoulder and turned on the radio.

"Oh my gosh!! This is like my favorite song." I said as I turned the radio louder.

"You're such a girl." he said.

"Really? I didn't notice!" I said in a smartass tone. We both busted out laughing as he pulled in to the school parking lot. Here we go I thought to myself as I exited the car.

I stepped out of the car and was greeted by Clarissa and Megan. There shrieks of joy were enough to make someone WANT to be def. Clarissa looked great as always with her long blonde hair resting on her chest. Her bright green eyes were visible from a mile away. And the way she accessorized made everyone think 'Damn!' And Megan's beauty was flawless. Her brown hair had dirty blonde highlights in it and her brown eyes hypnotized people at the snap of a finger.

We sat and talked for a while, and that's when I saw it. A Blue flashy convertible mustang pulled into the school parking lot. Chad hopped out and I sat admiring in awe. He waved my direction and started walking towards us. I got really excited and almost said something until he walked past me. I turned to see his newest girl friend. My hopes died down and my eyes turned red with envy.

Everyone looked at me and saw the pain and jealousy in my facial expressions. "Macy just drop it. I mean let's face it if he hasn't asked you out yet he probably won't." said Megan.

"Oh yeah that makes her feel much better." Said Clarissa. They started bickering until I practically had to yell

"Ok you guys stop! I'm fine!" As soon as I had finished my sentence the bell rung and we all made our way to our first rally of the year.

We entered the gym and climbed to the top of the bleachers. The whole school was talkative and excited for the first day! The lights dimmed down and everyone got really quiet. Then the music started and a spot light hit the middle of the gym floor. It revealed only a part of the cheerleaders. They all stood still like statues as more spot lights came until all of them were showing. They did their cheer and everyone gave them props (especially the guys).

After the rally had finished everyone was ready to get started. The freshmen were very loud and anxious. Because Clarissa, Megan, Aaron and I had been here last year we knew where most of our rooms were. After school we all admitted it was kind of funny and entertaining to watch the freshman even though that had been us just a short year ago.

After school we decided to stop by the gas station. As we made our way there I realized I didn't have my wallet. "You guys haven't seen my wallet have you? I can't find it!"

"No" They all replied.

"Crap! I remember I had it in algebra because that's the only class I have with Chad." Right then a blue mustang pulled up beside me.

"This wouldn't happen to be yours would it?" Chad asked. For a moment I froze. This isn't happening I thought. He's not really talking to me is he? Say something stupid!

"Um, yeah it is. Thank you so much!"

"No problem, you dropped it when you were leaving algebra. Oh by the way I left you a little surprise in there for you!" He said handing me my wallet.

"Okay, thanks Chad." I said with a huge smile on my face.

"Bye." He said as he drove off. Once he was out of sight I screamed!! Clarissa, Megan, and I did a little "happy dance' as Aaron sat back and mocked us. We talked about it until we reached the gas station. I opened my wallet to purchase my items and a piece of paper fell out it read:

Call me!

1-808-329-8976

-Chad

I let out a blood curdling scream and everyone rushed over to see what had happened.

"Oh my god!!! What happened??" Aaron asked worriedly.

"Chad gave me his number!!!" I shrieked. Once again we did our little 'Happy dance' but this time I made Aaron join in our fun!

Once we returned home Aaron invited me over for dinner, (Which wasn't a big deal considering he lived right next door.) Of course I said yes like always. So I went home and changed in to shorts a tank-top and slippers. I walked right in and said "Hey mom (Mrs. Cevallos) what's for dinner?

"I'm making your favorite!" She replied.

"Spaghetti?" I questioned.

"Yup, oh and by the way Aaron is in…"

"His room." I said finishing her sentence.

"Let me know if you two need anything." She shouted as I made my way down the hall to Aaron's room.

Like always his door was open so I walked right in and plopped myself down on his bed. "Are you still doing homework?" I asked.

"Yeah, unfortunately. So did you enjoy your first day?"

"Um, DUH!!!"

"Oh yeah I forgot you got Chad's number." He said sarcastically.

"Just turn on the radio and shut up." I said as I threw a pillow at him. He turned the radio on and I heard the song "Appreciate" By Nick Jonas and Aaron could see the tears forming in my eyes.

He quickly turned off the radio and looked at me.

"Macy I'm sorry about your dad. He was a great guy." He tried to encourage me.

"I know I just miss him and it's hard especially since it will be five years next Sunday." We sat in silence and then Mrs. Cavallies called

"Time to eat." We rushed into the kitchen.

Later that night after I returned to my house I stared at my cell phone debating on weather or not I should message Chad. Finally I picked up my phone and sent him a message it read:

Hey Chad!

It's Macy. :D

What's up?

I waited and waited for a reply but nothing came. I slowly drifted off to sleep