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Background: Susie has been studying abroad in London since her freshman year in High School. While she has been away she has become a total Hippie not to be confused with hipster. She LOVES music. Susie listens to all kinds of music but her favorite genre is classic rock. Her favorite band is Led Zeppelin. She is a vegetarian. She is still the kind hearted lovable Susie though. This is her Senior year and she has decided to return to her hometown. Angelica is also a senior. Chuckie is a junior. Phil, Lil, Tommy and Kimmi are sophomores. Dil is a freshman.
Couples: Phil/Kimmi, Tommy/Lil, Chuckie/Angelica
Chapter 1
Susie looked around her apartment once more. Everything was packed and ready to go as she wondered what her friends looked like now and would they recognize her now. She hadn't seen them in almost three years. Angelica was the only one that she stayed in contact with because like it or not they were best friends. She was so different now. Living in London for the last three years had been an amazing experience. The art, music, and people had been a breathe of fresh air that she had desperately needed. She decided to pursue her singing despite her mother's reservations. Susie decided that she was going to attend Juilliard when she graduated. She had already applied. Now, she was just waiting for their answer. In the meantime she had a flight to catch. She arrived at the airport and boarded her flight. As soon as the plane took off Susie fell asleep. She slept the entire flight and when she woke up she was home. Angelica picked her up from the airport. Angelica had grown into a leggy blonde with striking green eyes. Her hair was pulled back into a long ponytail and she wore a black mini skirt with a red v-neck t-shirt. They began to catch up in the car. "I missed you so much!" Angelica exclaimed. "You are my best friend ya know," she added. "That's funny. I thought I was your ONLY friend." Susie retorted. "Ha Ha very funny Carmichael. We have so much to catch up on. I'm seeing someone now. You'll never guess who it is." "Someone crazy enough to put up with you. This I've gotta know." "Alright Alright you dragged it out of me. It's Finster." "CHUCKIE FINSTER. The same Finster that you tormented as a child?" "Yeah. Well, Sean never seemed to be interested and one thing led to another. Finster and I started going out. Besides he is not the same guy. He has changed a lot since you left Carmichael. He is actually handsome and popular now." "Well, I am happy for both of you. So, where are you taking me anyways?" Susie asked. "To the Java Lava. I haven't told anyone that you were coming I wanted it to be a surprise. Key things that you need to know. Tommy and Lil are a couple and Kimmi and Phil are also an item. Dil is still Dil. Chuckie and Tommy's parents are rich. I believe I've covered all the basics. Susie loved London, but there was still something magical about her old hometown. Memories started rushing back, she could smell all the familiar smells, and hear the familiar noises. She closed her eyes and let the wind rush through her hair. She didn't even hear Angelica yelling that they had arrived. "Come on Carmichael!" Angelica screamed. "Alright, Alright Ange coming." Angelica walked in first and greeted everyone. Susie walked in next and no one recognized her. She walked to the counter where Kimmi was taking orders and ordered a fruit smoothie. She received her order and Angelica yelled across the store, "Come on Susie." Everyone looked at her with curious eyes studying her. She decided to break the ice. "Hey everyone." Everyone swarmed around her all at once hugging her and asking questions about everything that she had seen and everyone that she met. Everyone was there except Chuckie. Tommy had gotten even more handsome with dark purple hair. Lil was tall, lean, and absolutely gorgeous. Phil was slightly muscular, he had a tattoo on his arm. His hair was shaved on the sides leaving a patch up top and he was also absolutely gorgeous. Kimmi was skinny. Her dark black hair had gotten so long.
she was an Asian beauty. Even Dil had grown into a handsome young man. He was not as tall as everyone else, but he still had time to grow. She suddenly felt plain. The door to the shop opened and she couldn't see over everyone so all she saw was flaming red hair. The person soon made their way to the center of the circle. Susie's breathe hitched. It was Charles Finster all grown up. When Angelica said he was handsome that was an understatement. He was quite possibly the most beautiful man that she had ever seen. He had flaming red hair, piercing blue eyes. He was tall and had a slight muscular build. He was wearing a blue v-neck t shirt that fit him perfectly with khaki pants that hugged all the right spots. There was one thing missing though. "Your glasses." Susie said out loud. "Yeah. I wear contacts now. It was Angelica's idea." Chuckie said turning back towards Angelica and flashing an award winning smile. The braces were gone too. " So, how have you been?" Chuckie asked. "Oh, I've been um um um… " Susie stammered as her mind drew a blank. "Great" Lil offered. "yeah." Susie confirmed. "How was London? I've always wanted to go." "London is um um um…" Susie struggled. "Great" Lil offered again. "Yeah. That word. London is um that word. You should totally go one day. I have to go now I have a lot of unpacking to do." "Well, it was nice seeing you again." Chuckie replied. "Bye, Susie!" Everyone exclaimed. "You want a lift?" Angelica offered. "No thanks. I would like to walk." Susie fled from the shop. After walking for so long she finally felt like she could breathe again. Why was Chuckie having this effect on her? She didn't have a crush on her best friend's boyfriend did she? No, she was not going to even acknowledge the possibility. If I don't acknowledge it then it's not real she thought to herself. I'm just going to avoid him that's all. That seemed easier said than done. It is a bit difficult to avoid him when he is your BEST friend's boyfriend. Susie finally arrived to her new apartment. When she got inside she could see that her furniture and other belongings had been delivered. She showered. Once she got out she didn't reach for a towel instead she walked towards the floor length mirror. She studied herself. She studied her small frame, her breast that finally came in were a reasonable size, her hair that reached her lower back, her high cheekbones, and full lips. "What am I doing?" she asked herself. "Since when do I care what I look like?" "Since you saw him." a pesky little voice inside her head replied. "Oh. Shut up!" Susie grabbed a towel, dried off, and climbed into bed. "This is going to be a long school year." she sighed. Susie went to sleep.