High School complications

Chapter 1: Talking for the first time in two years.


A/N: I'm backkk!


"Riven! Are you free next period?" A soft, shaky voice penetrated Riven's ears.

"No. Why?" He asked placing down his books and turning around, when he did he was speechless. His best friend, his companion, was silently crying, her eyes were swollen red and her cheeks were puffy from all the crying. "Stell...what's wrong? Did something happen or...?" He said before he was interrupted.

"No..." She shook her head as she sniffled. "I just want to go home."

"Really?!" He exclaimed as she nodded her head, he sighed and cocooned her into his arms. "Come on, you'll tell me on our way."

"But what about your classes?" She asked as she glanced at him concerned.

He chuckled. "Stell, you know I don't care about classes that much, you're my priority now."

"Thank you..." she said as she nestled her head further into his chest and walked towards his sleek, black Mercedes-Benz.


Stella's pvo

The drive to my house wasn't so long. I was glad I found Riven in the hallway, otherwise if I didn't I had to drive myself home and I'm not really in the best conditions.

Luckily, my parents were out tonight so I had the house all to myself. Is not that I hate them, not at all, it's just that knowing them they'll probably spoil me with blankets and food and hugs and give me lots of kisses, I didn't mind, I just need someone who isn't afraid of telling me the truth and doesn't sugar-coat things up.

"Alright, will you tell me?" Riven asked once we entered my house and went to my room. "You've been silent all the car ride, and honestly it was creepy, you always talk like a parrot." He joked.

I smiled shyly and giggled. "Idiot."

"Hey! I made you laugh!" He said. "I feel accomplished. Now, will you tell me why were you crying?"

My smile faded as a frown made it's way to my forehead. "It's her. The whole entire week she's been bugging me and making fun of me in front of the entire school. Normally, I would've fired back, but I've been in such a down mood lately that I don't even find the words to stand up for myself." I murmured.

"What did she say today?" He asked, his voice was full of venom, yet at the same time, it had a bit of amusement.

"She told everyone that I am pregnant!" She huffed angrily. "I mean, do I look fat?"

"No, you don't Stell, besides what if she told everybody? The important thing is that you know the truth and may-," he was cut off by a loud noise coming from downstairs.

"What's that?" I was about to go downstairs when he suddenly grabbed my wrist and pulled me closer to him.

"You idiot! You're going to barge on like there's no thief down there and get killled?!" He scowled at me while I just rolled my eyes.

"Stella?!" My mom called out and I breathed out some air I didn't know I was holding. It's just my mom.

"Why are you here so early? Both of you?" My mom asked once she climbed upstairs and noticed me, then Riven.

"Well...we were bored?" It came up as a question rather than a response.

My mom sighed and then smiled at me. "You little trouble makers!" She said as she ruffled my hair and I complained about it. "I'm going grocery shopping. I'll be here by 5!" She waved.

"What do we do now?" I asked.

"How about we prank someone...?" Riven drawled out mischievously while I just smirked at his proposition.


Brandon's pvo

"And then she left crying! I mean, she hasn't smartass me back the whole week! What is wrong with her?!" Musa said.

"You won Musa, aren't you happy?" I asked.

"I am is just not the same without her snapping at me all the time, it's just boring!" She whined and I rolled my eyes.

"Oh Muse you'll never change." I chuckled as I entered history class.

"Good day class I have a very special announcement." Ms. Clooney informed as she handed some papers. "You have a project due to next mont about one state I will assign you. You have to work in pairs and..." Musa looked up to me and I nodded already knowing what she was asking me. "I'll choose your partner." All the students groaned at this and I just rolled my eyes. The teacher will probably assign me a random girl who's going to start giggling or a lazy boy. Either way I'll be the one to do the work alone.

The teacher started telling everyone its partner and when she did she turned to look at me and said, "Shields, I'll give you you're partner at the end of the class."

I stared at her confused as she gave the class, why would she wait till the end to give me a partner? I was so focused on my thoughts that I didn't heard the school bell ring. Snapping out of them, I walked towards the teacher while Musa waited for me outside. "Who's my partner?"

"Brandon," she started as she gave me a stern look. "You're going to work with Stella," I was about to object but she held a hand up and kept talking. "I know you may not be the best of friends, but both of you have to learn to keep your differences aside and remember school comes before friendship and relationships. Okay? Am I making myself clear?"

"Yes, Miss, but why me? There's a lot of girls and boys in my class who are her friends." I groaned.

Ms. Clooney chuckled. "Yes. But she'll probably work best with you. Know go!"

"So...who'd you got paired with?" Musa asked eagerly once I stepped out of the classroom.

I sighed and fished my phone out my back pocket. "Stella." I said simply as I tried to find the number I haven't dialed since two years ago.

"WHAT?!" Musa shouted and her eyes widened. "Are you serious?!"

I nodded, raking a hand through my hair. "Yeah...anyways, Were did you decide to go? You're house or mine?" I asked.

"Yours. My brother is at home and something tells me he's not alone." She shuddered in disgust.

I chuckled. "Can you ask Bloom if she could take you home? I need to get something first."

"Of course." She nodded and then waved at me when she caught a sight of Bloom.

"And know the worst part is of my day." I breathed deeply as I dialed a number I never thought I would've seen after that day.


Stella's pvo

I hummed along the words of the music as I stired some pasta. About an hour ago Riven and I decided to come over his house, my mom and dad were pretty early and I just wanted to be alone. Riven was currently showering while I cooked food.

I gasped suddenly when I heard my phone ring. Lowering the music's volume I took my phone and answered it, not even bothering to look at the caller ID, assuming it was my mom.

Little did I know I was wrong. Very wrong.

"Hello?" I answered the phone and placed it between my shoulder and ear.

The next words I heard nearly made me drop my phone in shock.

"...stella?"

My hands flew to cover my mouth in shock when I heard his voice.

It was the first time in years since I heard him say my name. His voice was still sounding as sexy as ever and even more manly. Tears threatened to pour down my eyes as I clutched the phone tightly.

Even though I knew he could hear me cry from across the line, I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of seeing her so shattered and pained.

"Yes...?" I asked shyly. Even though our friendship lasted for 14 years a two year gap can change everything.

"Ms. Clooney assigned us together to do a project. I was wondering if you could drive to my house so we can get it started." He said, even though it came up as a question.

What?

Ms. Clooney? When did I took classes with her? Ohhh...I left...damn it! If I was there I could've probably fought it off and prevent a whole night of awkwardness.

Managing to composed myself, I hastily nodded, even though he couldn't see me. "I'm at Riven's and I came with him. Do you mind picking me up?"

"I'll be there in twenty." He simply said before hanging up.

I sat cross-legged on the couch, wondering if I should go and tell Riven about what just happened. I couldn't make up my mind! If I don't tell Riven he's going to be furious and if I tell him he's still going to be furious!

Deciding to tell him, I stood up and sprinted towards his room. When I opened the door, I saw Riven with a towel draped around his waist. Throwing myself at his bed I gave him a sheepish glance before playing with my phone.

Noticing my unusual actions, he put on a shirt and then went to the bathroom to put on some comfy pants. "What happened now?"

I shrugged. "Nothing." I simply answered.

Riven raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure?" He asked expectantly.

"Noooo." I groaned as I flopped down the covers. "Brandon called me and told me he was going to take me to his home!" I said it all at once.

"WHAT?!" Riven screamed as he bolted straight up. "Are you kidding me?!"

I laughed nervously as I sat cross-legged. "No...actually he called me ten minutes ago." I bit my lip. I looked timidly at Riven, unable to read any emotion.

"What made him call you?" He asked, breathing deeply.

"We have to do a project together and he said that it was better if we start with it know." I answered

He sighed and stood up. "Just...don't let him touch you or humilia-," he was about to say when a loud honk came from outside.

Sighing softly, I stood up and gave him a reassuring smile. "Well, I guess that's my ride."


No pvo

Stella stood anxiously in front of the door. Her legs literally shook with fright and her face was sweating due to all of her nervousness. She didn't know why, but she felt a tingling feeling in her stomach as her hands trembled. Oh, please! It's Just Brandon.

She smoothed out her dress and took a few deep breaths to calm herself down. Her fingers shook with fear as she held the doorknob. With a swift move, she turned the knob and pulled it down. Her heart stopped when she saw him in the driveway, leaning over his matte-black Lamborghini, looking as hot as ever. He was wearing a plain white long-sleeve shirt with some shorts and expensive shoes. His hair was slightly messed up and tousled but that only added more charm and hotness to his already present self.

"...Good to see you again, Brandon." Stella felt so self-conscious as he stood there raking every part of her body.

"Good to see you too..." he allowed a small smirk come to his lips. "Come on," He ushered her to his car.

Stella nodded. She closed the door behind her and stepped in his car. He closed the car door and hopped in the driver's seat.

He watched her quietly through the corner of his eyes. She was silent and her gaze was on the window. She looks beautiful. Although a little thinner, but still sexy as ever.

The entire car ride had been silent- not to mention awkward- and uncomfortable. Brandon drove quickly to his house. He didn't want to be one minute more in this bubble of awkwardness.

Besides they needed to talk, urgently.


A few minutes later...

"Look, my friends are here and they might not be too fond of you. You might want to prepare for the next few minutes." Brandon warned before he opened the door.

"Brandon! Finally!" Bloom said once we entered his house. Timmy, Musa, Helia and Aisha's head popped up at the mention of his name. But when their eyes met my figure, they became cold and furious.

"Brandon," Aisha started, her eyes held fire. "What is this bitch doing here?" She seethed. Bloom looking at me in a apologetic manner and Musa didn't seem surprised.

"Aisha, she's just here to do a project," Brandon informed, not only Aisha but all of them. They all nodded in return and the boys excused themselves and left.

"I'm going too." Musa informed as she looked at me with...jealousy? Was she jealous that I'm with Brandon. She subtly shook her head and gave Brandon a small kiss on his cheek. Obviously trying to piss me off. She knew about my crush on Brandon way before anyone else and she's using that to her advantage. Aisha left behind her, leaving Bloom.

Bloom sighed. "I'll talk to them." She said before addressing me. "It was nice seeing you again Stella."

I gave her a sympathetic smile as I saw her leave, leaving only Brandon and I on the room. "I'm sorry about them, this was kind of spontaneous on them."

I shrugged. "It's okay, I actually thought they'd hit me..." I drawled out as I watched Madison, Brandon's little sister, and Alison, Brandon's mother, walk down the stairs, they were so caught up in something that they didn't notice my presence.

"Brandon, honey, I have to go and fetch something from the office, I'll be back by sev-, STELLA?!" She asked surprised once she looked at me.

I gave her a sheepish smile and then waved at her. "Hey Alison, good to see you again. Both of you." I said, glancing at the little girl who was looking confused at me. She probably doesn't remember me. She was only one when I last saw her and it has been two years since that incident happened, so she must be around her three years now.

"It's good to see you too Stella, are you guys something or...?" She asked curiously yet at the same time excited.

"No...we just have a project to do and we want to get it done as soon as possible..." Brandon said awkwardly as her mother nodded and left the house.

"Come on." He ushered me to his room and I stood there stiff. Aren't we going to do the project?

Chuckling wholeheartedly, he raked a hand through his soft brown locks and looked at me. "We need to talk. The project is in one month so we have plenty of time to start it."

My mouth flew open upon hearing what he was saying, he tricked me? Glaring deadly at him, I punched him lightly on the arm. "Damn you."


Hey guys! Long time no see!

• I know it's been like a month since I updated. And I don't know if you noticed but I deleted my other stories. I didn't feel like they were going somewhere so I thought if I deleted them and started from the beginning it would be better. Turn out I had a huge case of writer's block and I couldn't come up with a new story idea.

• If you want me to write a new story of you're choice then review or pm me and I'll see if it's possible.

• I'm so sorry for leaving you waiting and I hope you enjoyed this chapter. It took me a long time.

please bear any mistakes, I was so excited to write that I didn't even remember what I first wrote.

Good day!