Author's Note:
Some things about the original franchise have been changed but I've left the most crucial things because I am a huge fan. For example, I have eliminated most of the vulgar language (because I don't curse) and there is no nudity that comes with time traveling, the violence is not as graphic so that it opens up the field for more people to read, etc. Rates, reviews, and suggestions are allowed.
Enjoy,
TermGirl150
Chapter 1: Sarah Jeanette Connor
May 10th, 1984
10:28 P.M.
Los Angeles, California
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Sarah Jeanette Connor's day had been long and a lot busier than she would have liked it to be. As she walked the dark streets in the gentle rain she realized just how late it was. She contemplated whether or not she wanted to go home and sleep or go and visit with her best friend, Becky Holmes. She instantly decided that she wanted to talk to Becky so she walked onward, trying to gather her thoughts.
Sarah stopped and waited until the light turned red before she bolted across the street towards her apartment complex. She let out a deep breath as she stepped inside the building and began walking up the stairs. Becky always knew just what to say to Sarah and that meant a lot since she was 19 and out on her own, far from her mother. She passed her floor and went up one more before she knocked on Becky's door.
The door opened quickly and Sarah gave her friend a half-smile which caused Becky to cock her hip. She opened the door a little wider, letting her friend in.
"So… your day was that bad?"
Sarah sighed as she plopped down on the ugly green sofa in Becky's living room.
"Yes, that bad."
Becky looked over Sarah with her dark brown eyes before she sat down next to her friend, pulling her legs close to her chest. Becky's black hair was no longer than the top of her shoulders and choppy, prompting Sarah to realize that she had probably cut it herself. Becky was known for speaking the honest truth and not caring what you think of it. Sarah had always thought her confidence was intimidating but she was hoping some of it would rub off of her.
Sarah turned to face Becky and pulled her fuzzy blonde hair down from its tight ponytail, letting it fall on her shoulders. Sarah had come straight from the diner so she was still in her short pink dress with the puffy white sleeves, making it hard to sit comfortably.
"I'm not even going to begin to tell you about the rest of my day because it was long but I need to ask for some advice."
Becky nodded slowly and grabbed her water bottle off the table, taking a sip before she responded.
"Shoot."
Sarah opened her mouth to speak but only a sigh came out as she rubbed her forehead.
"It's about dating."
Becky chuckled as she set the water bottle down, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, because I'm definitely an expert at dating."
"Well, I never really dated in high school so you know more than I do!"
Becky shrugged her shoulders.
"I'm thinking about just going to that new club, Tech Noir, and just going for it."
Sarah sat up quickly with a small laugh.
"That's hardly the ideal place to find a decent guy! Not everyone at the college is stupid."
"Coming from the 19 year old who is dating the football jock?"
Sarah's cheeks flamed red as she sat back, wishing she would be better at lying.
"One date, that's all we did! He asked so I said yes."
"Exactly, you said yes! You barely knew the guy and I didn't even know his name. And you know how much I like football."
Sarah rolled her eyes, nudging Becky's leg with her foot.
"That's because you don't like people."
"And that is true."
Sarah shook her head slowly as she let out a small sigh.
"I could pick better guys… it's just that my mom said I should try a whole bunch of different people, you know? That way you don't get stuck on one guy so quickly. It leaves a lot of options open!"
Becky chuckled as she looked over her friend.
"Yeah, that's your excuse!"
"Sam wants to get serious."
Becky's smile instantly faded into a look of surprise.
"Really? I mean, he's a good buy but…"
Sarah folded her arms, frowning since she already knew the answer.
"Not the one for me?"
Becky nodded slowly.
"Leave the jocks to the cheerleaders. Besides, I think you're going to eventually a find an adventurous guy and hook up with him."
"What!?"
Becky roared with laughter, leaning forwards to place her hand on Sarah's knee.
"Yes! The one who's kind of the outcast but is attractive in his own way with this aura of mysteriousness."
"You realize you could be describing a serial killer, right?"
"Oh come on, Sarah! You need a little adventure in your life. No offense but you are so boring and sweet which is great but you need to start looking to find what makes you different. Stop trying to blend in and stick out like a sore thumb for once."
Sarah shook her head slowly.
"I'd rather not stick out like that. You know me, I don't like when people are paying attention to me."
"Well, that's something you're going to have to get over if you are ever going to live your life."
A moment of silence passed between the two girls as they thought of just how different they were. Becky eventually broke the silence by grabbing the TV remote and flicking it on.
"Just crash here for the night, Sarah. There's this movie I've been meaning to watch with you and I think we both could use a little break."
"You couldn't be more right."