Title: This Year

Rating: T

Summary: This Summer was pretty interesting. A LOT has happened, and now that their back at school what will happen? Old flames will arise, the green eyed monster will come out, and when you add friends and interpersonal relationships in the mix this WILL be crazy. You could just call this a Soap Opera.

Genre: Romance/Family

Point of View: 3rd Person

Chapter Title: August 3rd: Part 1

Disclaimer: I do not own HOA.

A/N: Here is the sequel to This Summer! I would read This Summer before this so check that out! Check out my other stories! Also Amanda Seyfried portrays Samantha Connor. Also review!

Ah. The first day of school. Its a momentous thing for people in different ways. For some its a sign of moving on, but for Nina Martin-Cortez it was a chance to forget about this summer, and have a great year.

Too bad that's not gonna happen. Nina woke up that morning energized and ready to get going. I mean she practically jumped out of bed. She showered, put on her favorite body spray, washed her hair, and she even straightened it. It was a much different change from her dirty blonde waves. She also decided on what to wear today. She pulled out a black crop top with blue skinny jeans and red combat boots.

Nina looked at herself in the mirror and grinned, completely satisfied with her look. She walked out in the kitchen and saw Jesus, Rosie, and Marco. "All I'm saying is that if we stop buying this we'll have extra money-" Marco argued.

He stopped and looked at Nina. "Go change," Marco ordered.

Nina rolled her eyes and walked towards him. "Come on Marco! It's just the first day! Besides I'm pretty sure Sean, Jesus, and Ed-. I mean Nate will look out for me. So, Nate is outside I will see you all later."

Nina quickly backed out the room, and grabbed her bag. She ran back in the kitchen and grabbed her phone. "Love you all. Bye!"

She was out the door before they could say anything else. When they heard the door close Marco ran his fingers through his hair. "Did you guys hear that?" he asked. "She almost said Eddie." He looked towards Jesus. "You need to keep an eye on her. She doesn't need a year like this summer."

He looked down at his watch and shooed Jesus out the room. "Go, you're gonna be late."

Jesus looked at the clock on his phone, "Oh shoot! I'm gonna be late for picking up Lexi!" He ran out the apartment in a rush while Marco and Rosie just laughed.

Their eyes caught sight of each other as their laughter died. "Come here Ro," He wrapped his arms around her. He leaned down and kissed her neck. "I'm going to make things better. I promise."

"And this is the art room," Sean finished.

"Hey thanks for this tour again. Its not easy being the new girl."

Sean flashed a smile towards the girl. He had to get to school extra early today since he had to show a new student around. He looked at the girl in front of him again. Samantha Connor. Long blonde hair, crystal blue eyes. She sounds like every guys dream girl, but she's not for Sean. She makes him forget what he was going to say, and makes completely lose his argumentative streak.

"Yea. So you need me to show you your locker?" he asked.

Samantha smiled softly at him and nodded. He looked at her expectantly and waited. "Are you gonna show me?" she asked.

Sean nodded "Yea. I just kind of need your schedule for that. You know the one you have in your hands."

"Oh!" Samantha exclaimed. "I'm sorry, I wasn't even thinking. I-"

"Hey," Sean interrupted. "It's okay. C'mon let's go." He looked down at her schedule. "You have locker 1293." He looked up and smiled at her. "That's right next to mine."

She flashed him a million dollar smile. "That's great. Now I have one friendly face. So, do you think you could help me with my combination?"

"Hey Babe," Nate greeted. He pecked Nina on the lips as she ran out her building. He grasped her hand as they walked down the street towards Franklin Station. "You ready?" he asked.

"I guess so," Nina said while shrugging. "I mean, I want this year to be great you know? Nothing like this summer. Drama free and just a great year."

Nate just smiled and held her hand even tighter. "C'mon lets go before we miss our train."

Swag. Bad Boy smirk. All a façade for the broken person behind the signature smirk and walk. He's a mess. He never knew how much she affected him until now. He misses everything about her. Her laugh, her smile, her kisses, and the really physical side of their relationship. Even though it was only one time, but damn did he miss it.

What he hated the most was the fact that she was someone else's. Specifically Nate Parker's. What was it that attracted him? Did he have some sort of mind powers that made Nina like him? This Nate Parker doesn't seem as squeaky clean as his outward appearance, and he was going to find out. Eddie Miller was going to find out.

Eddie walked through the double doors of Memorial High with his whole leather jacket and sneakers look. He looked at all the people in the halls. Many waved to him, all due to the fact that he was technically the most popular guy in his grade. They were never really his friends, but more of admirers. He's only ever had a small group of friends. It was solely made up of Fabian, Joy, Nina, and Amber, but his best friend was Nina. How is this all going to change?

He stood in front of his locker, so deep in thought that he didn't notice Fabian come greet him. "Eddie?" he called. Eddie snapped out of his daze and looked over towards his best male friend. "I know the school year's just started, but come on. You can't be that lost already!" he joked.

Eddie rolled his eyes and opened his locker. "Haha. Very funny," he replied sarcastically. He exchanged some stuff out of his locker, and slammed it shut.

Fabian and Eddie walked side by side down the hallway. "So how was your summer mate?" Fabian asked.

Eddie chose his words carefully. "It was interesting." He timidly stated.

Fabian rose his brow. "Care to elaborate?" He laughed.

Eddie shook his head. "Not really, but how was yours?" he asked, trying to get the topic off of him.

Fabian smiled brightly. "It was great man. I had a great time in England. I got to see my parents, after so many years. I even started to date someone." Eddie threw his friend a questioning look. "You'll see," Fabian hinted.

They continued to walk in silence. After they reached homeroom and took their seats, Fabian leaned over and whispered to Eddie. "Hey, I know this might sound crazy, but Joy thinks that you and Nina would look cute together. She says we should double date."

Eddie turned towards him. "You dating Joy? I thought I'd never live to see the day. Speak of the devil."

He pointed towards the doorway, and in walked Joy, Nina, and Amber. "Hey," Joy whispered as she reached the pair. She sat to the right of Fabian while Eddie was on the left. Amber sat in front of Eddie, and that left two empty seats in the room. One next to Eddie and one on the other side of the classroom next to Amelia, the schools resident freak. She picks her nose and eats her boogers. Gross!

And guess which one Nina picked? That's right. The one next to Amelia. The rest of the small group looked at her in awe. "She just completely dissed Eddie!" Amber exclaimed.

The whole room turned their heads towards Eddie then back at Nina and so forth. Fabian whipped towards Eddie and asked in a hushed whisper, "What was that all about?"

Eddie sighed and faced forward. "Like I said, this summer was interesting."

Eddie did tell the truth. This summer was interesting, but this year was about to be flipping Soap Opera.

A/N: I hope you guys enjoyed this! Please review, and check out my other stories!