Chapter One
Spencer Carlin and her older brother Glen are hovering around the coffee pot at 6 am. They are still tired from unloading boxes from the moving trucks the night before.
Glen: Why isn't the coffee brewing fast?
They're brother Clay comes downstairs at sits at the bar.
Spencer: Why are you so chipper this morning?
Clay: Why are you so moody?
Glen: Well while you were sleeping, your ass of a friend Bryan decided he wasn't "Mature" enough for a long distance relationship and broke up with our little sister.
Clay: He did what? I'm sorry Spencer. I had just talked to him he didn't even bring it up.
Spencer: Whatever, I've sworn off dating all you get is hurt.
Glen: (Pours coffee for him and Spencer.) Well he was a jerk anyways Spencer, I mean what kind of guy doesn't play basketball.
Spencer: The good kind.
Clay: Burn.
Glen: Ouch. (Sips on his coffee) Well I better go get dressed. Who's driving to school?
Clay: I guess me. (Takes the keys from Glen)
Glen walks upstairs and into his room, while Spencer and Clay are still in the kitchen.
Clay: Are you okay?
Spencer: Yeah, I kind of figured it was going to happen. It's not like it was serious.
Clay: I know but still, break ups suck. (Puts his arm around his sister and kisses her on the head) You were too good for him anyways.
Spencer: I better go get my backpack.
The Carlin kids finally made it to their new school. The courtyard was filled with kids just standing around talking with their friends before class.
Spencer: I think I'll take this extra time to walk out my schedule.
Clay: I have to go talk to the office about my science class. See you guys later.
Glen: Oh okay everyone just leave me that's cool. (He walks into the sea of people and makes his way to the gym.)
Coach Griffin: (Looks up to see Glen walking into the gym.) Let me guess. Glen Carlin, number 14 all the way from OOOOOHIIIIIIIOOOOO, aka my secret weapon.
Glen: (Shakes the coach's hand) Nice to meet you Coach Griffin.
Coach Griffin: Your old coach called me on Friday and said how sad he was to see his player to go. I'm hoping all the kind words will ring true while you are on this team.
Glen: I won't let you down Coach.
Spencer is walking around looking at her schedule and room numbers. The bell rings and kids start coming into the hall from outside. Spencer heads to her locker.
Aiden: (Closes his locker and sees Spencer staring at her schedule.) Let me guess you walked out your schedule. I do that but then the hallways all look the same.
Spencer: I'm glad I am not the only one that walks out their schedule. I'm Spencer, I just moved here from Ohio.
Aiden: I'm Aiden. What class do you have first?
Spencer: Spanish with Morris?
Ashley: (Comes up behind Aiden and hugs him) Good Morning.
Aiden: Moring, (Kisses Ashley) Ashley this is Spencer, she's new.
Ashley: Hey, nice to meet you.
Spencer: You too.
Aiden: Actually you too have the same first period. You can walk together.
Ashley: (Ashley grabs a book from Aiden's locker than closes it.) Taking your Spanish book, I left mine at home. You ready for some Spanish?
Spencer: Ready as I'll ever be, Thanks Aiden.
Aiden: Good luck. (Aiden walks down the hallway after kissing Ashley)
Ashley and Spencer walk into Spanish class, after a brief introduction to the class Spencer takes a seat at Ashley's table.
Ashley: Don't you hate when teachers do that. Make you stand up in front of everyone and talk about yourself.
Spencer: I use to feel sorry for those new students, never thought that I would be one of them. It sucks worst first hand; at least he didn't make me do it in Spanish.
Ashley: So true. So why did you move here?
Spencer: My mom got a job offer here, so naturally she said "Yes."
Ashley: What does she do?
Spencer: She's a porn star.
Ashley: A what?
Spencer: Just kidding. She is a doctor.
Ashley: (laughs) you are funny, I like you.
Spencer: I try. So what's the deal with the death stare I am receiving from a certain raven haired cheer leader?
Ashley: (Rolls her eyes) Madison. Don't worry those evil glares are directed towards me.
Spencer: What did you do steal her pom poms?
Ashley: She likes to think I stole Aiden from her, but I didn't.
Spencer: So why does she think you did?
Ashley: Well they were dating off and on for all of last year and then over the summer he and I started dating.
Spencer: Right out of an episode of Dawson's Creek.
Ashley: (Laughs)
After school Spencer and Clay wait by the car for Glen.
Spencer: Did you get your whole science class situation under control?
Clay: Yeah, they put me in the right class after 30 minutes of arguing. How was your first day?
Spencer: It was as good as it could have gone I suppose.
Ashley: Hey Spencer. (Ashley walks toward Spencer and Clay)
Spencer: Hey what are you doing waiting around?
Ashley: Basketball practice. You?
Spencer: The same actually, we have to wait for my brother Glen. Ashley this is my brother Clay by the way, Clay this is Ashley.
Clay: Nice to meet you.
Glen comes out of the gym followed by the rest of the basketball team. Aiden is stopped by Madison.
Ashley: She just doesn't give up. I'll see you tomorrow.
Spencer: Don't hit her too hard.
Glen: Let's go party people. (They get into the car.)
Clay: How was practice?
Glen: it was great, except that asshole right there (Points at Aiden)
Spencer: Aiden?
Glen: You met him. He is a total ball hog and a big douche.
Clay: You tend to say that about every guy you ever play basketball with. I think you even called dad that during that thanksgiving game.
When they get home, they all throw their backpacks on the floor near the front door.
Arthur: Whoa, guys pick up your things. (Watches as his kids pickup their backpacks and follow them into the living room) How was school?
Clay: It was okay I guess.
Spencer: Fine
Glen: It was great. Coach said I am a breath of fresh air to the team.
Arthur: Well that's good.
Spencer: How's the new job?
Arthur: It is a lot busier here than it was in Ohio.
Spencer: Well yeah we are in California. Crime rate is like three times the rate in Ohio. Where is mom?
Arthur: At work still. Dinner will be ready in a bit.
Clay: I got some homework I need to get to. (Clay goes upstairs to his room)
Glen: What's wrong with him?
Spencer: I don't know.
Glen: (Goes upstairs to Clay's room) what's wrong?
Clay: Nothing, why would something be wrong?
Glen: Because you are my brother and I know when something is wrong. So what is it?
Clay: I just don't think I am going to fit in here.
Glen: Why do you say that?
Clay: Because everyone looked at me like I was weird. Every class I walked into everyone was like staring at me.
Glen: Everyone stares at the new kid. It's going to be alright, I promise.
Clay: Yeah, We'll see.