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A New Beginning

Chapter 1: A New Grade

Laney's POV.

I feel as if I'm floating through space, yet I'm still on the ground as I finally realize that I'm not shy anymore. By my side is Corey Riffin, the leader of our band, my best friend, and crush since we were kids. We walk towards the giant doors to our school gym for our first homecoming dance.

The doors open and as we walk in, the beaming and colorful lights hit us and illuminate the room. All of our friends and fans are here dancing and enjoying their company. We walk to a table where Corey generously gets us some punch. "AAAHHH" says Kin and Kon as they pop up out of nowhere. I flinch a bit and grab on to Corey.

"Aww, look at them on their first date. . ." Kin says. A flash blinds us both and we realize Kon has taken a picture of us. It isn't until then I realize, I'm still holding on to Corey. He realizes to and we both blush. I let go and they show us the picture.

"They grow up so fast. ." Kon says as he fakes tearing up. "Are we done being immature? Children?" Corey has been acting different tonight, more mature.

Kon puts the camera away as Kin motions him to the left, looking excited. I turn and see a man dressed in a suit bringing in a tray full of-

"CHEESE!" The twins shout in unison. They take off as fast as they can towards the cart as Corey nudges me from the side. "I'll be right back, I'm gonna go to the bathroom." "Ok, I'll be waiting." I reply back.

My blue haired angel leaves my side and heads through the crowd. I then turn to see Carrie Beff, leader of our band's gender opposites doppelganger band, The Newmans. I see a smirk on the girl's face as she says "Well well little Laney Penn at homecoming, all by herself?" "No, my date went to the bathroom. What about your's?" I say feeling pissed.

"Oh I'm only here for about 5 minutes, my boyfriend and I are going to a killer party tonight instead." "Oh well good luck with that." I say as I walk away to avoid anymore conversation with her. 'Geez can she be more of a bitch?' I think. I walk over to a table to sit while I wait for Core as a hand touches my shoulder. I turn to see Corey in his and I start to melt.

"Would you care to dance?" Once I heard that from his mouth, I wanted to explode. We walk over to the dance floor through couple after couple and we stop and face each other. He grabs my waist with his left hand and we meet our right hands together as D.J. Chris interrupts the song.

"All right how's it join Peaceville High?!" He holds his hands to his ears for a response and the crowd goes crazy, with joy. "All right guys, I got a request here for a song that you couples might enjoy. So join in on the dance floor, and let the good times soar!"

D.J. Chris starts the song and I soon recognize it as Christina Perri's A Thousand Years. "This is my favorite song!" I say excited. Corey replies with "I know, that's why I requested it for you."

My heart won't stop beating as I hear him say that. I finally get my courage up to tell him.

"Core, I've wanted to tell you since forever but. . . "

"But what Lanes?"

"Core, I've loved you ever since we met." I regret my big mouth for telling him this. 'What if he doesn't love me back?' My brain is on fire right now. "Laney, I'm glad you said this. . . I've been in love with you too.

I felt as though we were the only two anythings in existence right now. "I've always wanted to do this too." He leans in towards me and I lean too. We share our first kiss on the dance floor and sparks fly everywhere. Right now nothing else matters. After about a minute, we break away for air.

We laugh and I turn towards D.J. Chris' podium to see him making out with Trina. "Hey Core, look." He turns to find his sister and Chris. "Well, ever since Nick moved, she's been going after him."

We share another laugh and I pull him. "Come here Tiger." As we passionately kiss,

BBBBBBBBBZZZZZZZZZZTTTTTTTT! The basketball buzzer goes off but it's louder than usual. . .

My eyes open to see my ceiling fan spinning, and my alarm clock ringing to the side of me.

Pissed off, I hit the snooze button. I look at the date on the clock, 8/14/13 - The first day of school.

Being a freshman was the least of my problems right now. I get up, take my shower, get dressed and head downstairs. When I reach the kitchen, I see a note from my Mom.

'Dear Laney, Sorry I won't be here for the week. I got an urgent meeting from Germany and they wanted me to fly in first thing tomorrow. Anyways, I've arranged for you to stay at the Riffin's for the week so you won't be bored or lonely.

Love you Pumpkin, Mom'

I blush from the fact I'll be staying at Corey's but I look at the time and realize, I'm late for school! I grab a cereal breakfast bar, head outside, lock the door, and take off for school.