HEY GUYS! I'm not an expert in grammar so please understand my English. This is also my first story so you might kinda get bored. KD.

Book 1: Nora Grey

Chapter 1: Nora's Start

Summer.

It's been quite a long time ever since I've waited for this to come. The recent academic year was a blur for me. I need something interesting and not boring and I think summer's the right time. Especially now that it seems everything in my life falls into place. First, Vee's still here by my side after so many years. Fortunately she never left me - except when she sees Rixon or a branded product on sale in the mall.

Second, it surprises me that I was able to have 2 hours of research work with Marcy Millar last semester without me or her saying anything rude - nor good.

Third, mom's beginning to understand the meaning of having a grown-up daughter that she could trust. Unlike before, she now lets me go out with Vee or any of my friends, including my bf without permission. She even allows me to go to Bo's Arcade as long as I'm not alone.

Fourth, I met this new friend of mine last school year. Although he was kinda strange by the way he always stares….no, glares at me, I was still able to pass my biology with him as my partner.

To top it all off, my not-so-pleasant childhood friend turned hotter than hot man - Scott- is now officially mine.

I couldn't ask of anything for now. I can't see any possible end to this satisfaction. And if there's something that's gonna block this happiness of mine, I'll sure kick it's ass out of my life.

After clearing the dishes from dinner, I was about to get myself ready for my night out with Vee and Scott when my phone began to ring. I guessed it was mom because she always checks on me especially when she's too far from town.

Right. Vee.

"Nora? It's me, Vee. I called because there's been an emergency so I can't go with you and Scott later. Rixon wants me to go with him instead. You know I can't say no to him. I won't let a single no put space in our very stable relationship. So I agreed to come with him on a date even if I have duties

"Wait, what?" I know I sounded so demanding. But ever since Scott and I got together, he hasn't met up with Vee, not even once. And it bothers me by the way she wants to cancel this night out. It's not like her to cancel her own invitation.

"Gosh babe, you want me to repeat everything I said? I'm in a hurry right now fixing my nails so no do. Besides have you ever heard of 'time is diamond'?"

"You never cancelled any of your invitations out Vee. Never! And tonight's the right time for you to meet Scott. He'll be so disappointed when he finds out you backed up. You can have your date with Rixon tomorrow instead. I'm sure he'll understand. Oh and BTW, time has always been gold, never diamond." I made sure I emphasized the word always while I feel I'm turning red again.

"Sorry but I think babe's here. I gotta go. Just tell Scott I'll make it up to him next time. Bye!"

Nice. Since when did she have a babe number 2? And why the hell did she not include my name to the 'I'll make it up to him next time'? She's starting to get on my nerve again.

I never noticed the sound of Scott's car until I heard his footsteps on the porch steps.

Omi gosh! I am so not dressed yet. Luckily I took a shower this afternoon so Scott would just have to wait a little time for me to get dressed. I ran down the stairs, two at a time, wondering why the heck I'm so nervous. Nora, it's just Scott. There's nothing to worry about! I opened the door as soon as I reached the knob.

"Hey!" He greeted me with that hypnotizing eyes combined with his extra big grin.

"Hi! Mind if you wait inside for five? I'm not dressed yet cuz' Vee just called me a while ago and she told me she won't be able to come because she has other matters with his boyfriend." Yeah right. Other matters. Vee's gonna pay for this. I'm always in charge for covering her up.

"Yah sure I won't mind. But if Vee's not coming, I'd rather take you to Bo's. I have some debts to pay there. That alright with you?"

"Of course why not? Honestly I haven't been to Bo's for a long time. I'll just get dressed ok? Wait me here." I led him to the sofa, offering a seat.

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