I haven't uploaded in I don"t know how long. thanks to life :( But... there are times I have free time and I can let my creative juices run wild. You would think I would be creating a new chapter for Power Surge (my story that's currently running). However instead I ended up getting inspired and created two brand new stories. Rather than work on three, I've decided to just work on two to make it easier for myself. This is the pilot for my new story and I hope you guys like it. :)
Jazmine's Narration
My name's Jazmine Dubois. I just turned sixteen and I'm a junior in high school. A lot of people often say that I'm so innocent and naïve but I'm not or at least I'm not anymore. Yes I admit I used to be a cry baby, and be clingy, whiny, a bit gullible and do and believe in things that were suitable for a five year old, but I out grew that and I'm completely over it. But despite this people still think of me as sweet and innocent Jazmine.
I AM NOT INNOCENT!
So what if I don't curse or speak illy of a person or like to have sleepovers and have parties that are alcohol free and are totally PG? That's just the way I am dang it!
I live in Maryland in a town called Woodcrest with my mother Sarah and my father Tom. If you didn't realize it yet just by the sound of their names, my dad's black and my mom's white which of course makes me biracial.
Scoffs
Biracial…that word right there, it took me soo long to accept that as my identity. Back to where we lived before we moved to Woodcrest, I always had a hard time with the other kids. But I guess most of it was due to my hair. When I was little, my hair was always very frizzy and just…enormous. When summer came around, it was even worse. My hair was so hard to manage and even harder to hide. I mean seriously, it was like it had a mind of its own. I had tried everything to tame this beast and I mean EVERYTHING. Numerous conditioners, homemade treatments, perms, relaxers, olive oil, coconut oil, mayonnaise, you name it I've tried it. I've tried it all and nothing. My hair was resistant to practically everything.
By the time I got to middle school I sucked up my uneasiness and just "burned" my hair with a straightening iron. Miraculously it actually worked and my hair turned out great. I know I was causing damage to my hair cause I never used heat protection because I was worried it wouldn't of worked. Yes it was a risky but it was a risk I had to take because I was just so sick and tired of being the only one in the room with two gigantic puff balls for hair. Plus, whenever I did straighten my hair I'd always get more attention and compliments, especially from boys.
Giggles
Honestly boys were often an issue for me cause they were the ones that gave me more of a hard time with my hair and even my biracial identity. When I got older, things just got plain awkward especially when certain "things" started to grow. For the most part, guys would just ignore me. But there were a few who were actually smitten with me. What did I do to gain that attention? In truth I have no idea but I was loving it! By the time high school came around, I got even more attention. Once I joined the cheerleading squad, the attention grew by a whooole bunch and it was so great. The only down side was it never lasted. Every relationship I've ever had has never lasted more than a month. Now that I think about it, I don't think I can call those relationships as we would hardly do anything. It's not that they weren't good guys, they were actually. They were all pretty good guys sure, but none of them were Mr. Right. None of them came close really, but as much as it sucked it was still fun. Plus, I ended up making some really good friends in them too.
I know this may sound a bit self-centered or even kind of arrogant but I honestly feel like every girl just wishes they could be me. Why you may ask? Well…cause for me, life was just good, great even. I lived in a great town that was mostly filled with good people. I lived in a big house with a big back yard where I could run and play and practically have my own private playground. I had the best parents that any kid could ask for. Even though the both of them can be overwhelmingly busy at work since their both lawyers and all. But they always made sure that I was always taken care of and even did their best to make time for me…
Knock Knock
"Jazmine?" A male voice said
Knock Knock
I turned around from my mirror and looked towards the door
"Jazmine?" He said again
"You can come in, it's open"
He opened the door and peaked in half way
"Hey" I said cheerfully
"Hey, are you done yet? Cause we really need to go"
"Yeah I'm almost done"
"I hope so cause if you don't hurry up the both of us are gonna be-"
"Relax Marcus," I say cutting him off "There's still a little bit more time"
"Yeah like a good five minutes. Which doesn't give you enough time to get your face ready" Chuckles
Giggles "Whatever dummy" I turned back around
"Just saying. But seriously hurry up"
"Okay, I'll be down in a sec"
He nods then leaves the room closing the door behind him.
That charming young gentleman there is Marcus Evans. I guess you can call him my older brother. I mean that's how I view him anyway and he is like family but let me explain. Several years back, in an effort to give back to the community my father joined this program called "Daddy LUV". It was a father figure program for kids who didn't have a dad. I was always so worried when he'd go down to the community center because that place was just so…so…juvenile. That place was filled with hood rats and juvenile delinquents from all around the race card but of course most of them were black. I was worried that they might mug him or beat him up or something. I mean my dad wasn't really the fighting type so he was an easy target. But my dad got paired up with Marcus and he was definitely not what I was expecting my father's "son" to be.
Marcus was polite, respectful and not to mention a straight A student. He was also clean and he definitely stayed out of trouble. He was perfect, just perfect. I honestly think the only reason he was put in that program was because he was raised by a single mom. But I guess it worked out for the best because my dad loved him. The two had clicked instantly when they first met and had been attached at the hip ever since. They were two peas in a pod. They liked the same movies, the same foods and even the same jokes (to some extent anyway). Not to mention, they even looked alike. I'm serious, they really do except Marcus has more of a thick and curly small afro like hairstyle. Marcus really looked like he could be my father's long lost son. The only thing that really separated the two was that Marcus was basically a cooler version of my dad. I love my dad but sometimes he could be such a stick in the mud and a total square. Marcus was definitely a total opposite. He wasn't a party animal but he did like to have a good time and have fun like I did. On top of that, Marcus was 5'11, slightly muscular and had some good abs on him. Yet he was your typical gentle giant and I loved it! Between you and me, if Marcus was my age and of course wasn't basically family I would definitely date him. I mean look at him, he's gorgeous and he's definitely a great catch. I mean he's just so…
Quickly shakes head
Woah….. Wait, snap out of it. This is your "brother" you're talking about and here you are thinking thoughts that would involve incest which is totally gross. But then again, Marcus technically isn't family so it wouldn't be incest right? But then again he is like family and it is kinda twisted when you picture him doing….
Blushes*
OH MY GOSH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!? It's wrong and….
ARRGGGGGHHHH! Y'know what forget it! Forget I even mentioned any of that. Now let's get back to business. What was I talking about again? Oh yeah, so long story short Marcus is part of the family and so is his mother Marie. She's always comes over during weekends which was always fun cause she's a sweet lady.
With a great "brother" and another aunt added in to the mix, family life was just great. School life was great too as my grades were pretty good which resulted in me being a mighty solid B+ student. As for my social life, I-Was-THRIVING. Not only was I popular, I also have a lot of friends so there was never a dull moment. At sixteen I got everything I've ever wanted. Popularity, great friends, great parents, what more can a girl ask for? Everything was great, life was great, it was all just….perfect.
"JAZMINE! HURRY UP!"
"O-KAY!"
I took one last look in the mirror and straightened my short pink floral spring dress. Then threw on my denim jean jacket and grabbed my bag and headed out the door.
15 Minutes Later
Edward Wuncler High School
"See told you we'd make it on time"
"Maybe you did, I still got a twenty minute drive ahead of me and class starts in fifteen minutes"
"Oh stop whining you big baby" I said as I playfully shoved him "You'll make it and you know it so don't you pin this all on me"
"Alright, alright. Now go before you actually do make me late"
Giggles "Okay. You still coming over for dinner tonight?"
"Of course"
"Yay! So I'll see you later" I got out of the car
"Have a great day"
"You too" I said as I waved. He waved back then drove off.
I then turned and made my way inside. After a quick trip to my locker, I then started to walk down the hall
"Hi Jazmine" One girl had said cheerfully as she waved
"Hi" I cheerfully said back as I waved
"What's up Jaz, you lookin' good" One boy said smirking along with his other two friends
Blushes and Giggles "Aw thanks" I replied back
"Hey Jazmine" Another girl said happily
"Hey" I replied back
"Jazmine!" One girl had shouted out
I turned around and saw that it was one of my teammates
"Oh hey Crystal"
"Hey, don't forget that we have practice this afternoon. Jessie has a new routine that we need to go over"
"No worries I'll be there"
"You better be or else Jessie's gonna have your head"
Slightly Chuckles "Yeah I know"
"Well I'll see ya" She simply said as she walked away
"Okay, see you at practice" I then continued walking
I kept on walking until I made it to the back patio area of the school. After going through the double doors that lead to outside, I found the very two people I was looking for sitting at one of the patio tables. My best friends Cindy McPhearson and Monica Radclif.
I've known Cindy since I was ten years old. She was the first friend I made when I had first moved to Woodcrest. We seemed to be an unlikely pair at first but surprisingly we clicked. We met Monica about a year and a half later during middle school. At first we'd only see her during breaks when she'd come out here from Georgia to visit her older sister Melissa. But by the 7th grade, she finally convinced her parents to let her stay in Woodcrest permanently with her aunt. Currently, she now lives in an apartment with Melissa after she got custody of her when she turned 21. The three of us had been close ever since. These two were the bestest friends anybody could ask for. I mean sure I had a lot of friends and the three of us had numerous differences between us. From our clothes to our hair and of course our personalities. But these girls meant the world to me and I really don't know what I'd do without them.
"Hey guys!" I said cheerfully
Both the blonde and the red head looked up
"Hey Jazmine" Monica said in the same tone
"Hey s'up Jazzy" Cindy said happily before turning her attention back to her laptop
"Oh…nothing much"
I then took a seat next to Cindy
"Y'know we were thinkin' your ass was gonna be late again since you missed homeroom…again"
"Yeah Jaz, what were you doing anyway?"
"Nothing, I…I was just doing…something"
"Doing something like what?"
"Y'know….just….stuff"
"Like?"
"Like…finishing up H.W. and stuff"
Cindy and Monica looked at each other then looked at me with a skeptical look
"Seriously Jazmine what were you doing?" Cindy firmly asked as she looked directly at me "Were you trying to unfriz your frizzy hair again with those quack products"
"No!" I then touched my small curly afro puff "Wait…is it really that frizzy? I thought it looked a lot smaller thanks to my new conditioner" I whimpered
Monica rolls her eyes
"Your hair's fine Jazmine" She said sounding slightly annoyed
"Oh…" I then started to feel embarrassed by how I reacted
"Psh, I bet Jaz was late cause she was gettin' some from her new beau"
"WHAT!?" My face immediately turned bright red "CINDY!"
I'm not even seeing anyone, I haven't seen any one in over a year
Monica Chuckles
"C'mon Jaz, I know you know how to work it. Now stop holdin' out on us and give us the deats on how you did it and showed him you worth it." She says seductively as she danced to each word
This just made me more uncomfortable
"NO! I-I never! I-I-I have never! I-I-I…"
Cindy and Monica could no longer hold in their laughter and ended up bursting with laughter. I was confused at first but then immediately caught on to the joke and was annoyed
Scoffs "Cindy" I exclaimed as I playfully shoved Cindy who was still giggling "Gosh, your so annoying" I pouted and crossed my arms in annoyance
Giggles "Jaz" Giggles "You honestly make this too easy. I mean this is like what? The third or fourth time? You would think you'd catch on by now" Chuckles
I roll my eyes
Scoffs "Whatever. Can we just drop it" I said as I look away
Chuckles "O-kay, whatever you say Jaz" She then looks at her laptop
I then look over at Cindy and take note of her and Monica's focus on the computer screen
"So…what are you guys doing anyway?" I asked curiously as I looked over Cindy's shoulder
"Just looking at the 'Guys of the Week' " Monica replied without looking up
"The 'Guys of the Week'? The same one that's on the Mighty Bee's website, that 'Guys of the Week'?"
"Yup" Cindy confirmed
"But Cindy I thought you said that Gigi's website was filled with nothing but trash and was just a bunch of BS and that she was just a nosy B and was nothing but a wanna be paparazzi"
"True, true and most definitely true. But this right here gets a pass cause these dudes are FINE"
"True…but she never reveals where and how she got these pictures in the first place. I mean she could of copied and pasted these for all we know"
"Yeah but who gives a fuck. Did I not mention that these dudes are fine"
"She's right Jaz. I mean sure Gigi could of copied and pasted these pictures but who cares where she got'em. At least the guys on here are gorgeous. I mean look at these"
Monica brings her hand over to the keyboard and begins clicking through the pictures
"These guys are just so mesmerizing" She says in between clicks "Whoa…" She says in awe
Cindy looks at the screen and shows the same awestruck expression
"Now that's what I call mesmerizin"
"I'll say. Jazmine you've got to see this"
I move in closer and look at the screen. I see this very handsome guy with the most beautiful green eyes. They were just so hypnotizing. He had fair skin, a really cute smile and silky but messy looking hair. While posing by leaning against a wall, he was wearing a blue tank top and black sweat pants with a pair of black sneakers.
"Woah…" I said in awe
"Would you look at them muscles, they just so mmm!"
"My gosh you guys look at him he's glistening with sweat"
I take a closer look and notice that she was right
"He must of just finished working out" I said honestly sounding hungry
"Damn! I think I just found my new screen saver"
We all start giggling
Giggles "Okay guys, let's go to another one"
Cindy clicks then clicks the space button switching to the next picture
This guy was sporting a white hoodie with a jean jacket. He was also fair skinned and had these soft light brown eyes. He was cute but…just wasn't my cup of tea. However, I was loving the thin beard he had.
"Oooo, he's a cutie" Monica simply says
"He definitely a college kid. Maybe he goes to Wuncler U with Marcus"
"Maybe" I shrugged
Cindy clicked again switching to another picture
"Oooo" She and Monica said in awe
"You guys I think we should stop. If we don't, we won't be able to focus in class"
"Pssh, and that's a bad thing"
"Cindy"
"Aw girl relax. All this is doin' is givin' us some happy thoughts to dream about while we listen to all that yacking Mrs. Peterson gonna be doin' later. I gotta have some kind of distraction." Chuckles
I pulled away and just started to go on my phone. Monica seemed to do the same thing while Cindy just kept clicking away. After a few clicks I started to tune her out until…
"Ho…ly….Crap….!"
I look over and see her and Monica with a stunned look on their faces
"Hello sexy chocolate!" Cindy exclaimed sounding smitten
"More like sexy caramel" Monica said in the same tone
I move in close to see who they were looking at and my eyes widened. This guy was definitely different from the guys we had been looking at. For starters, he was black. He had smooth looking mocha colored skin. I don't think this guy had ever had acne a day in his life because his skin was just perfect. Even though he was just wearing a simple white t-shirt and jeans. I could tell he had an amazing body and his muscles…My gosh his muscles were perfect. His dark brown hair was in the form of a large and tall afro that was honestly similar to mine but it was slightly bigger. However, what really stood out to me was his face or really his facial expression. I mean… the guy looks angry which was an odd type of expression to give when posing for a picture. I don't know why but I couldn't help but feel drawn to this guy. Maybe it was his perfectly toned body or his silky smooth looking hair or maybe it was his deep hazel colored eyes that was sucking me in.
I was starting to feel warm and I could feel my heart beating faster than it should
My gosh what is it about this guy thats making me act like this
"Well Jazmine's definitely enjoying the sight"
I snap out of my thoughts
"I know right. I bet you glad we didn't shut off the site now huh Jaz? With the way that you fiendin' over this dude"
"Uh…I….what…no, I'm not fiending. I mean he's cute and all-"
"Cute? You really just think he cute? You sure it ain't more than that?" She then gave a wink
"N-no, why would there be?"
"Cause you drooling over him"
"What!? No!"
I brought my hand over and wiped my face just to see if I was. I wasn't but I still had to double check
"I don't feel anything for this guy" I insisted
"Jazmine you're blushing right now" Monica had pointed out
"No I'm not"
"Girl stop lyin' you know you looovvvee hiimm"
I think my face just became more red
"Cindy!"
"Jazzy in looovvvve…he makin' you horny!"
"WHAT!?"
"He makin' you feel all kinds of things, you just want him to smack that uh!" Cindy dances then bursts out laughing
"Cindy! My gosh…"
Monica Laughs
"Man you two are annoying"
"That why you love us" Cindy said with a mischievous grin
We all giggle
Loud Bell Rings
"Welp playtime's over, time to go to school" Monica says as she gets up
"Thanks for the reminder Ma" Cindy says sarcastically
"We better get going"
"Yeah, yeah" Cindy said in a slight irritable tone as she packed up her laptop
"Well, I'll see you guys at lunch" I then waved to them as I went back inside
"Bye girl"
"See you later Jaz"
Moments Later….
Distinct Chatter
Yawns
Man I'm sleepy, I wish I could be home and just binge watch movies like I did last night
I then took out my notebook and pencil and started to doodle like I always do when I'm bored
Door Opens
Chattering dies down
"Good morning class" Mrs. Peterson said in her usual firm tone "I hope you all had a great weekend and even more so I hope you all had done your H.W. assignment. Along with your reading assignment, because we've got a lot to cover. In fact…"
She puts her hand on hear head
Sighs in satisfaction
"I am sensing a pop quiz to occur in the near future"
"AWW!" The entire class groaned
I roll my eyes and continue to doodle but I was still listening in
"Now before we get started, there's a matter of business that we need to tend to. Class we have a new student that will be joining us for the rest of the year, so let's put on some smiling faces and be welcoming"
A new kid during this time of the year? It's almost March why would they be transferring in now? Oh well maybe they'll be nice
"You can come in"
Door Opens
"Oooo" The entire class says
"Whoa" One side of the room had said
"Wow" Said the other
Astonished Chattering Continues
I stop doodling and looked around to see what was going on. When I looked towards the front, I saw what looked to be a tall afro. It looked very familiar. I immediately sat up and was shocked but what I saw.
"Everyone, this is your new classmate Huey Freeman. He'll be with us for the rest of the year"
Oh…..My…..Gosh...
Well what do you guys think of this? Not bad for the 1st chapter right? I really hope you guys liked it, Let me know what you guys think and Ill update as soon as I can
Until next time,
Thnx for reading :)
