I can't seem to focus on one thing at once. I need to have several things on the go at once! Stupid I know, but I enjoy it. Anyway, I figured I'd have a go at 'California Diaries.' This is from Jeff's perspective. I'm rating it highly as it's going to be dealing with all manner of heavier subjects later on. I hope you enjoy – please read and review!

All original characters: AMM

2 September

Dear Diary

Oh. My. God.

I cannot believe that I just started my journal like that. I'm 16 years old. I'm a senior at high school.

Ha, never thought I'd see the day that I'd become a senior at Vista.

And that's another thing. Why am I still writing this stupid journal anyway? They abolished that stupid rule a few years back.

Anyway. Senior year. Wow. That's a pretty big deal. Dawn has gone to college. Gracie is in the first grade. Carol has just gone back to work.

Mary Anne, my stepsister, enrolled in the University of California to study politics. Never saw her as a California girl. Or a politician for that matter, but I guess people surprise you.

So…senior year. Guess I should be recording my first day, huh?

Here's a secret.

Guys care about their appearance too.

Yeah. I got up pretty early. I wanted to be sure I was looking my best, since senior year is a pretty big deal. I don't wanna run any risk of looking like a geek, or a nerd. And, there's always the possibility that some hot chicks will be transferring. They gotta be impressed, right? And we gotta give the freshmen someone to look up to.

So, I got up at 7.00am, showered and spent some time gazing in my closet. I eventually opted for a pair of jeans with a leather belt (don't tell Dawn) and a black, button down shirt, which I left untucked. I spiked up my blonde hair and slipped my feet into a pair of black sneakers. I was pleased with my appearance, kinda smart, but relaxed and trendy, the beaded bracelet on my wrist I always wore, giving me a more laid back look.

Despite getting up early, I was still nearly late! Oops, guess I was more nervous than I'd thought.

We'd got our schedules the previous term and amazingly I hadn't lost mine. I had homeroom first period and slid into a seat next to Gerry, my bro from way back.

"Deadhead!" he said, punching me on the shoulder.

"S'up," I'd punched back.

I'd looked around the room.

Then, I saw her.

Quite simply, she was the hottest creature I'd ever seen.

Just wow.

She was tall, about 5'7 I think. Perfect for my 5'10 height. Beautiful red hair. Porcelain, clear skin. She was slim, with gorgeous curvy hips and breasts.

Then she opened her mouth.

She said 'Hi.'

I thought I was going to die on the spot. She had an English accent.

Just…wow.

She walked to the back of the room to take a seat. I watched her perfect ass as she sauntered back.

I don't know her name. But man…something tells me senior year will be just fine.

2nd September (Midnight)

I guess I should sleep, but I can't stop thinking about her! Damn!

In other news, Mary Anne hit me up on AIM earlier. She wants to hook up and hang out over the weekend.

Said that as she's gonna be living in Cali while she's in college, she wants to see it from the perspective of someone who lives here and not as a tourist. So, we're gonna go to the beach and maybe for a shake or something.

How good will that look for me? I, Jeff Schafer, hanging out with a college girl. Yeah, ok, so she's my stepsister? No one else needs to know that.

Bed. I seriously need sleep. Later.

3rd September (3am)

That girl is driving me wild! Stirring up these feelings inside me….damn, I need to know her name.

3rd September (3.30am)

Only one thing for it…