Chapter 1:
I catch myself falling asleep once again in class. My head rested on my desk and my straight, blonde hair was messily covering my face. Our teacher was making my class watch Romeo and Juliet for the tenth time. Right now is the last hour, of the last day before summer break finally starts. Soon we will have three whole months off and all the kids of Forget-Me-Not Valley will be free from school. The best part is, my parents and little sister leave for their annual trip to see my grandparents in Oregon. Since I am fifteen now I have to choice to leave or stay and my choice was easy. Stay. I will have the whole house to myself for two weeks.
I look up at the clock through my hair; still 55 minutes to go. I couldn't be more bored in this moment. I slowly raise my head off my desk and my cheek was already starting to stick. I use my hand to support my head as I try to focus on the movie and my bangs fall into my face once again. Suddenly, I feel something light hit my hand and fall onto my desk. It was a tiny piece of paper crumpled up tightly. I grab the wad and start to open it. It was a note from my best friend, Kai. Kai is a handsome guy who always wears a purple bandana on his head. He is tall, tan, and the sweetest guy I know. We have been friends since kindergarten. His handwriting is messy and diagonal. The note read: "Still 50 more minutes, can't wait until this torture is over!" I turn around in my chair and smile at Kai, who is already looking at me.
The climax where Romeo drinks the poison is on the screen, but I hardly notice as I write back to Kai. I grab my pencil and write: "I know, my parents are leaving tomorrow too, it's gonna be so fun to have the house alone! :) How many times have we watched this movie? How many times can Romeo and Juliet die?" I stealthily hand the note to Lumina, my rich girl friend, behind me to pass to Kai, who is behind her.
The movie ends and the teacher begins a whole lecture on the themes of the movie. I pretend to take notes when really I am drawing in my notebook. Finally, I hear the bell. The beautiful bell is ringing in my ear. I jump out of my desk and run out of my classroom. Kai, Lumina, Rock, and the rest of my class close behind. We leave the classroom and find Marlin and Celia already waiting for us outside. The six of us planned to meet up after school and go to Goddess pond to celebrate the beginning of summer break.
"We are free!" Kai exclaims as we exit the building.
"Finally!" Rock agrees.
My friends continue to talk, but I ignore them as I think about my plans for summer vacation. I feel the cool summer breeze on my face as we walk outside, instead of the stuffy school air, and it feels amazing. Our school is located right next to Vesta's farm and house and the path leading to Mineral Town. Mineral Town is the town next to ours. Our friends Popuri, Gray, and Cliff live in that town. They don't get out of school until tomorrow.
"So, off to Goddess pond right?" I ask my small group.
"Yup! Hang on! Let me get something from home first!" Celia says, running into her house.
Celia comes out five minutes later with a picnic basket and blankets in her hands. "I thought we might want to have a little picnic!" Celia smiles.
"Awesome, here let me grab one for you." Kai says, taking a basket from Celia's hand.
We walk past the huge crop fields next to our school where Vesta works and Celia and Marlin help out. The six of us cross the bridge to a separate piece of land holding more houses, the Inn, the Blue Bar, and a well. If you keep walking straight you would eventually come to stairs on your right that leads to Lumina's huge mansion.
As we walk to the path leading to the pond I look to each one of my friends laughing and talking and I think about how much fun I will have with each one of them this summer. Celia, the nicest girl I know. She has long, brown hair and always is willing to help out. She is so adorable and couldn't be friendlier. Marlin, Celia's forever crush, but both of them are too shy to make any kind of moves. He is quiet around strangers, but a good guy. Rock, the slightly obnoxious jock-like guy. He is cute, but it pretty confident about it. He is cool if you get to know him, but really lazy too. Lumina, a good friend of mine who is super rich. She owns a gorgeous mansion. Lumina knows she is well off, but she doesn't exactly flaunt it. She would rather play the piano all day. She and Rock fight like cats and dogs, but one day Lumina will realize that Rock isn't a bad guy and they will fall in love. I know it! That leaves Kai, my best friend. Handsome, sweet, caring, and funny Kai. We can have fun together no matter what, and yes I do have a crush on him, but I hide it because I wouldn't want to ruin anything.
We reach the beautiful pond which is next to a huge which is supposed to be inhibited by Harvest Sprites, which are sort of like fairies, or at least that's what my mom tells my little sister. I stop to look at the tree and sort of zone out for a second as my friends continue to put the blankets down. I seem to do this a lot, just stop and get completely lost in thought.
"Claire, Claire? Dreaming girl! Are you coming?" Kai calls.
"Oh yeah! Sorry, just thinking!" I laugh, running to catch up to my friends.
We lay the blankets out in front of the sparkling pond. Celia hands us each a sandwich and a bottle of water. She also brought some fruits, cheeses, and cookies for after lunch. Once I'm finished with my meal I lay back on the blanket and stare up into the sky. Kai plops down next to me.
"There isn't a cloud in the sky today! What a gorgeous summer day!" Kai smiles.
"Yeah, it sure is. I can't believe we have three whole months off. Finally, after all our work, we deserve a break."
"Your folks and sister are leaving tomorrow right? You're gonna to have the whole house to yourself." Kai asks.
"Yup, I'm staying home this year! I see my grandparents a lot, I don't need to go for the summer too."
"Good, I'm glad you're staying. I always miss you when you leave. Aren't you going to be a little lonely by yourself in your house though?" Kai winks at me, but then turns back to the sky.
These are the kinds of things Kai does that confuse the hell out of me. I sometimes thinks he likes me, but then it's so subtle, it could mean anything.
"I guess so.." I trail off as I look up at Kai whole is admiring the blue sky and I couldn't help but notice his brown eyes reflecting the sunlight. He noticed me staring at him and I try to quickly look away.
"Take a picture, it will last longer." Kai laughs.
I smile too. The blanket is placed on the grass and I reach out my hand to feel the cool grass next to me. I sun is really strong and warm on my right cheek. I turn my head to look at the others. Lumina and Rock are missing and Celia and Marlin were talking casually.
"Hey, Celia, Marlin, where are Lumina and Rock?"
"Oh, I don't know. I haven't seen them actually." Celia answers.
"Yeah, maybe they snuck off!" Marlin chuckles.
I smirk knowing exactly where they had gone. It had to happen sooner or later. I sit up and Kai follows.
"You know where they are right?" I giggle.
"Yes! Wanna go scare them?" Kai laughs.
We stand up and walk off the picnic blankets. Quietly, Kai and I tiptoe to the thick tree and peek around the trunk. Lumina and Rock are kissing, just as we suspected. Behind this huge tree is a place where most of the teens of Forget-Me-Not Valley go to make out or just hang out. It's a cool spot because just a few steps away is Goddess Pond. We both start laughing lightly. Lumina and Rock are always bickering and now this.
"I totally called it!" I mouthed to Kai.
Kai nods in agreement. We look at each other and run around the tree, both screaming at the top of our lungs. Rock and Lumina both stop and scream also.
"NOT COOL! You totally just ruined my game, Kai!" Rock pouts.
"This, um, isn't what it looks like!" Lumina stutters.
Kai and I both crack up as we walk back to the pond, Lumina and Rock, still in shock, walking behind us. We all sit down it a circle again on the blankets. The breeze was starting to pick up and it got somewhat chilly.
"Oh, so Lumina and Rock?" Celia teases playfully.
Lumina just blushed as Rock grinned confidentally. We sit in silence for a couple seconds trying to lose the awkwardness that was brought upon by their little stunt.
"Anyway, I am having a party at my house tomorrow, Saturday, at six, until whenever you want to leave. My grandma is leaving for that evening and she said I could have friends over. I want you guys all there and I am inviting the guys from Mineral Town, maybe Waffle Island." Lumina beamed.
"I'll be there!" Rock smirked, leaning towards Lumina.
"YES," I exclaim. "I would love to go!"
"Yeah, Celia and I can get off work." Marlin smiled looking at Celia.
"Of course! Sounds fun!" Kai smiled.
We leave the small pond at around six because it was getting late and today was the last day I had to spend with my parents before they left for Oregon. We first walked Lumina back to her mansion first, then Kai and Rock who live in the inn, and lastly I walked Celia and Marlin back to where they live near Vesta's farm.
It was only around 8 when I was crossing the bridge again. My house was north of the whole town. Suddenly, I felt a light tap on my shoulder. I turned around to see a silver haired boy and I knew exactly who it was.
"Skye. What are you doing here again?"
"Claire? I'm so happy to see you! I haven't seen you since, well.." His voice trailed off as he wrapped his arms around me. "It's been a while. You look beautiful this night."
"I thought you weren't supposed to come back here? After your little stunt at the Blue Bar?" I raised an eyebrow at him.
"Claire, I've changed! Forgive me, princess!" Skye pleaded.
Almost a whole year ago I met Skye at the Blue Bar. I was with Kai as Skye approached me.
*Flashback*
"Hello Maiden." A beautiful boy with stunning silver hair came up to me at the bar counter. I was sitting down next to my best friend Kai and we were both drinking a soda. We were hanging out after school.
"Hi, there.." I started.
"Skye." He interrupted, grabbing my hand and kissing my palm.
"Nice to meet you, Skye." I blushed.
"I was wondering, if you would like to spend a day with me sometime?" Skye glowed like the night sky.
"Um.." Before I could answer Kai had heard enough and was standing up next to Skye.
"Buddy, she is with me. Back off a little." Kai commanded
Before anything else was said a huge fight had broken out. Skye threw the first punch and Kai had followed with many more.
"STOP! Skye leave! Now!" By this time, Kai was on the bar floor and I was picking him up. Skye stormed out if the bar and I hadn't seen him since.
*End*
"It has been a while, Skye, I would honestly love to get to know you, but I have to get home," I start to say. "Phantom, please stay out of trouble." I whisper. I kiss him on the cheek before I turn away.
"More lovely than the stars." I hear him behind me, barely audible.
I continue on my way home, in the freezing, windy night. I finally reach my house to find my mother, father, and sister all sitting on the couch. When you first walk into my house you see the kitchen all the in back, along with the dining table. To the right is a couch and a small tv. If you look to the right you will see a hallway and down that hallway is two bedrooms and a small bathroom. My house is pretty small, but we have a barn and coop outside, along with a large plot of land.
"Hey Mom, Dad, Lucy!" I smiled walking in the front door.
"Hi sweetie! How was Goddess pond?" My mother asked. My family was gathered around our small tv watching.
"Fuuun! We just hung out and had a picnic." I said placing my jacket in the closet.
"That sounds cool, so we are leaving tomorrow as you know, could you help us pack a bit?" My father said.
"Course! Hey Lucy, how was your last day?" I ask my little sister. I walk to the couch and plop down next to my sister.
"Great! And I'm excited to see Mama and Papa tomorrow in Oregon!" My little sister, Lucy, grinned. She was only 8 and had a tooth missing in the front.
I ruffled her hair and smiled.
"Do you have any plans for these next weeks?" My mom questioned.
"Um, yeah! Lumina is having a party tomorrow actually. So, I'll be over at her house!" I answered.
"Sounds fun, be safe." My dad joked.
"Promise daddy, I'm a good girl! Don't worry! Just have fun in Oregon!"
Later that night I helped my family pack and get ready for their flight in the morning. I fell onto my bed and passed out from exhaustion. I woke up in the morning to say goodbye to everyone and wish them a safe flight. Right after my family was gone, my friends were already on their way over.
"So this party, what are we going to do?" I smiled.
"I say we eat a lot!" Kai laughs. Kai was always joking and always eating.
"I imagine there will be a lot of ladies there!" Rock smiled slyly.
"Of course, but it's going to be a dance party! Lots of dancing and just hanging out!" Lumina beamed.
"Sounds great!" Celia giggled.
"Ha, I can't really dance.." Marlin looked at the floor.
"Don't worry, Marlin." Celia smiled looking at Marlin, who blushed even bigger.
My friends and I hung out at my house all day. We watched movies, played board games, and talked about our summer plans. For the first time, nobody was leaving on any trips and we would be able to spend the whole summer together.
That night Celia and Lumina stayed at my house and we decided to have the girliest sleepover to prepare for the party tomorrow. We painted each others nails, brought over our dresses and shoes, laid out our makeup and hair products, read magazines, and gossiped all night long.
"So did you hear about Griffin and Muffy? They totally hooked up last night!" Lumina exclaimed.
"No way," I laughed. "Like when, how?"
"Apparently, they made out behind the tree!" Celia giggled. "Like you and Rock, Lumina!" Celia smirked.
"Hey! Like you and Marlin are any better!" Lumina grinned.
"Woah, what happened with you two?" I chuckled.
"Nothing," Celia blushed. "Yet."
"Yet? Oh, what is this yet?" I giggled.
"Rumor has it he is going to ask her to dance at the party," Lumina said. "And what about Kai? He's been awfully quiet lately! Probably a little love struck! When is he going to make his move, Claire?"
"What do you mean?" I asked dumbly, already knowing what she meant.
"You guys are totally in lovey dovey too!" Celia laughed.
"No, he doesn't like me like that! Even if I do.."
They both said "Ohhh" in a girly voice as I blushed. I had great friends and it was fun just to hang out like total girly girls. We all crashed on the floor really late at night. When we woke up it was already 12. I quickly whipped up some breakfast/lunch as the girls showered.
"Breakfast!" I called.
The two girls came rushing into the kitchen and scarfed down their eggs and bacon. They gulped down their orange juice and ran back into the bathroom. "Thanks!" They both called back. I cleaned up and decided it was time for me to start too. I showered for almost half an hour, just letting the warm water run down my body. I just stood there and thought. I finally got out of the shower and it was already 2:30. I only had three and half hours until the party!
We all rushed over to Lumina's mansion in our pj's to get ready at there. Celia and Lumina both curled their hair, while I wanted a more natural look and kept my straight hair. I straightened my bangs and helped Lumina curl her short brown locks. Finally, it was time for makeup. For myself I put on a darker red lipstick and light grey eyeshadow and mascara. Celia had a tan, light, natural look, while Lumina had a green eye shadow and clear lips. My outfit was a loose fitting white top tucked into a high-waisted black skirt and black ankle boots with my white socks showing. Lumina had a yellow dress with white flats. Celia wore a black shirt with a longer, dark green skirt and brown combat boots.
We were all ready by 5:30 when we heard the doorbell ring. We all turned around instantly and at the same time. My phone began to ring as the other girls ran towards the door. I answered my phone, but it was just a dial tone, no voice or anything. I thought I heard someone breathing, but it must just be the wrong number. I hung up and shrugged it off. I left my phone in the bathroom as I ran to catch up with the two other girls.
"That must be the guys!" Lumina exclaimed.
"What guys?" I asked.
"Our guys, silly!" Celia giggled.
Lumina opened the door and there stood Rock, Marlin, and Kai grinning bigger than ever. When I saw Kai standing there looking more gorgeous than ever I knew this was going to be a fun party.
So, here is a new story I am working on! :) I hope you enjoyed this first part! SORRY if it's a bit boring right now, it will get better once I get into the mystery parts! PLEASE please REVIEW with any and all comments, suggestions, opinions.. anything(: Thanks in advance! I will post the next chapter ASAP!