I'll Do Whatever You Want, Say Whatever You Want
By: Nicole Lopez

Chapter One: This is the Air I Breathe

Manny

Rummaging through my closet, trying to find the perfect outfit for tonight, which was the night. Jimmy's big party, which was always the event to go to. And this year, thinks to my new look, I was actually invited. Just thinking about him, imagining him professing his love to me is enough to make my knees go weak.

DING DONG!!

I quickly snap out of La La Land and rush to the door. It is probably Paige. She is supposed to be coming over to help me with my new outfit. I open the door, ready to seek the advice that I desperately need.

"Hey little cousin," Jorge smiles, pushing his way through the door. I stand there in disbelief. And blink. And blink again. This is so not happening. "Aren't you going to give your cousin some love?"

"Didn't Aunt Crystal tell you?" I hear a female voice behind him. "The guys and I are staying here for a while." Before I can respond, Sandra invites herself into the house.

"Manny ... What train wreck hit you?" She smirks. "Still trying to be like me I see."

"Can't you guys just leave for now or something? I'm sort of expecting someone." I roll my eyes as two more of my male cousin pile in.

"Don't tell me you have a little boyfriend. How classic." Sandra pinches my cheeks, smirking.

"Where are you going?" I yell, following her with my eyes as she walks up the stairs.

"To the best room in the house of course." I sigh, knowing that she is referring to my room.

"Great." I whisper.

"Hey, don't worry." Jorge reassures me, giving me a hug. "We're going to a concert tonight." But that didn't matter. Sandra is staking her claim on my room and possibly my entire life.

Jimmy
"Would you hurry up already?" I ask Hazel, who is taking forever to get ready. She is acting like we were going out or something. It doesn't really matter what she is wearing. She's still the same Haze that she's always been.

"Look. No one has seen me in a year. I've changed." Hazel responds. I grunt, discontent. That is an understatement. Hazel has gone from Miss USA material to Miss Payless. "Do you have something to say?" She wonders, noticing my strange expression.

"Naw. No ... you look ..." I stop myself. I can't lie to Haze. The polka dot dress isn't working. "You look ..." I start again.

"Like what?' She asks again.

"Let's not get into that." I walk to the door, to drive her to my house.

"Well ... I don't care what you have to say." Hazel lies, following me out the door.

"Alright, Miss American Reject." I couldn't hold it in any longer. Hazel looks down, avoiding my gaze as her eyes follow on my new car. A Mercedes 2004.

"I see daddy is still buying you the world."

"Yeah." I grin, getting arrogant. "I knew you'd be impressed."

"Whatever dork." Hazel hesitates to get into the car. "Do I really look bad?"

"I have something you can wear at my house. Just chill ... and trust me." I smile. I am going to have the hottest date there. Of course.

Liberty

"I can't believe that you dragged me to this self-centered event where everyone is just trying to out-shine everyone else." I complain to Emma. "If you're looking for Shane, he's not going to be here. Remember, he's one of those bad boys you like so much." I joke.

"That was Sean Liberty and I don't care if Shane is here or not. I'm here for me. And Manny. Where is she?" Emma wonders.

"She's right there." I point out to Emma, who obviously saw her earlier.

"Look Liberty. If you don't want to be here, then I'm not keeping you. I'm sure JT has better thing has better things to do anyway." Emma pauses. "And if you're waiting for him to make the first move, think again. He's still completely infatuated with Manny."

"JT can have whoever he wants. It has nothing to do with ..." My voice trails off as JT comes over to us.

"Hey Liberty." He says politely.

"Hi," I smile to myself, wondering what got him over here. Was it my slightly wavy hair, which I wore down with an outfit I borrowed from one of cousins? "SO, what are you doing here?"

(A/N: More later. I'm a little tired. I hope you like this. To come ... Manny drama and Hazel trying to please Jimmy. Nicole Lopez r/r)