Chapter One : DJ as a teenager

On one morning, DJ woke up and got dressed for her first day of ninth grade. Her dad insisted upon bringing her but she ran onto the bus before he could even catch her. As she found her place on the bus, she sat next to a guy because that was the only seat left not taken. So, then she introduced herself and said, "Hi. What's your name?"

Steve looked up at DJ and replied, "Hey. What's up? I'm Steve. Nice to meet you."

DJ asked, "Are you nervous for high school? I sure am. Want to be my friend?"

Steve smiled, "Sure, Deej. Is it ok if I nickname you 'Deej'? I think high school is easy. I'm not scared at all, but I'll definitely help you adjust to it."

DJ was happy. Now she had made a new friend and hadn't even entered high school yet. When they arrived to school, DJ and Steve walked together into the big brick building. All of a sudden, this feisty girl, by the name of Kimmy, came jumping over to them. She yelled, "I'm Kimmy Gibbler. Who are you? I want to be your friend too!"

DJ laughed, "Kimmy, are you always this funny? Sure, you can be my friend. Let's go. The welcome ceremony is starting in a few minutes."

The three of them sat together in the huge auditorium. After they received their class schedules, the three hovered over theirs to see what classes they have together. Kimmy and DJ have three classes together, DJ and Steve have five classes together. Their first class that morning was Biology. Of course, DJ and Steve sat together and took the pre-test for the year for the class. After the class was over, Steve asked, "Would you like to come over my house this afternoon and do homework together?"

DJ answered, "Sure thing. I'll have to call my parents for a ride to pick me up though."

As the two friends were proceeding down the stairs to gym, a crowd of "prep" girls were making fun of DJ saying, "DJ's got an elephant nose. She walks like a duck! HAHA". Steve was angry and yelled, "She is not. Stop picking on her...how can you judge someone if you don't even know them."

A girl yelled back, "OH...are you her boyfriend?"

Steve was hot now, "Actually, I am. Ok? Does that answer your question? So now, leave us alone!"

He then pulled DJ through the crowd and ended up in the janitor's closet, where it was clear of trouble. Steve looked at DJ, "I'm sorry for all that. I don't like when people pick on my friends."

DJ questioned, "How come you said out there in front of all those people that you were my boyfriend? It's only the first day of school, so we haven't been dating. I hardly even know you actually."

Steve smiled, "Well, we could go on our first date tonight after we do our homework? Is that ok with you? That way it wouldn't look like I'm lying."

DJ smiled and hugged Steve, and then Steve slowly reached down and kissed Deej on the lips. After their romantic moment, they left the janitor's closet holding hands and proceeded the rest of the way to the gymnasium. In the gym, the teacher recorded that they were late. Mr. Adkin said, "It's not good to be tardy for this class on your first day. Now, go get your gym clothes and get changed. We're playing basketball today."

The two went their separate ways, and then returned ready to play basketball. After gym class, Kimmy met up with them and asked DJ, "What are you doing after school?"

DJ said, "I already have plans to go to Steve's house and we're going to do homework together. Sorry. Unless, do you want to join us?"

Kimmy explained, "I can't tonight but we can go to your house tomorrow after school and hang out. Ok?"

Steve hurried up to them and took DJ's hand. Kimmy looked at them and said, "DJ, are you going out with him?"

DJ replied, "No, we're just good friends. That's all."

Kimmy walked beside them. After school, Steve's mom picked her son and DJ up and brought them to Steve's house. In the car, Steve's mom asked, "So, is this a friend you met at school?"

Steve smiled, "Yes. Her name's DJ. I think she's my best friend, mom."

At Steve's house, they got their homework done quickly and went out to get pizza for dinner. In the restaurant, Steve looked DJ in the eyes, "You are so beautiful, sweetheart. I really do love you."

DJ smiled, "I love you too. I think we're both falling in love for each other."

Just then, Steve pressed his lips against his. His lips were searching hers. It felt so good. They were made for each other. They kissed for a good five minutes until their waitress called their number that the pizza was ready now. Steve grabbed it and the couple ate almost three slices each. Immediately afterwards, Steve brought DJ outside and gave her a long kiss. Then, he said, "Do you have the honor of driving you home tonight on this beautiful evening?"

DJ laughed, "You don't even have your driver's license! It's ok. I'll just walk."

Steve protested, "NO! Bad idea. There are lunatics out there and don' t want anything to happen to you, honey."

DJ insisted then, "My uncle will come get me then. I'm fine, Steve. Let's not push it on our first day."

She called her Uncle Jesse and he sped over to Steve's house quickly. Just inside the house, they heard the car beep. Steve looked at DJ, "I love you. Have a great night. I'll see you tomorrow, baby."

DJ couldn't resist and kissed his gorgeous lips one last time that evening. Then she departed to her own house. At her house, she retreated right to bed. The day's events were just too much for her.