Hi everyone, I'm new here and this is my first fanfic. This story came to me out of the blue, I hope you like it =)

Prolog

Katherine Beckett was sitting is her new room, for the fourth time. She still doesn't know why her mom always wants to move from city to city, from state to state. She actually didn't care or asked about it, it was kind of fun seeing all those cities, but there were two things she didn't like: changing schools and making new friends. It wasn't that hard for Kate to make friends, she was kind, fun and according to many boys 'hot'. She hated it when people call her hot. Kate wasn't always happy with leaving her best friends behind, but she is happy that she's back in the city where she was born and raised: New York. She grew up here with only her mom: Johanna Beckett. Johanna told Kate that her dad left when she was still a little girl, so she can't remember him very well. Her mom didn't really like talking about him. Kate tried it once, but then she told her to never ask about her dad again and from then on she never did. Because of all the moving, Kate didn't had really long relationships, not that there were any good guys out there, but she knows that she will find her 'one and done' someday. She doesn't know when or how, but she knows she will.

Kate was so lost in thoughts she didn't even hear her mom come in.

'What are you thinking about?'

'Oh just stuff.' She said while lying a bit, because she was actually thinking about things her mom didn't want her to ask about.

'Come on Kate, you know yourself you're a terrible liar. What's on your mind honey?' And she went to sit next to Kate.

Kate doubted to tell what was really on her mind, but she once wanted to know why they moved.

'Katie, what's wrong?' Her mom asked worried.

'Uumh I was wondering why we were moving all the time and why you never want to talk about dad.' Johanna was shocked by what she just heard, she was sure that she told Kate to never ask her about that subject.

'Kate… I asked you not to ask those things.'

'But mom-'

'No. No but. Please don't bring this subject up again.' She said while walking through the door and closing it behind her.

'I deserve to know!' Kate screamed behind her, knowing that it was no use. This was so annoying, why wouldn't her mom just explain everything?

Kate needed some fresh air, she thought about going for a run. She still remembers the park where her mom took her when she was around 5 years old. Sometimes they just went there for a walk or they would picnic there on the grass. She put on some black running shorts, a light blue shirt and her running shoes, surprised that they still fit her.

Time to go for a run.

Kate always ran so she could forget about her problems and that kind of stuff, because when she's running, she doesn't think about all of that, she concentrates on the things that happen around her. Like people walking their dog, young couples cuddling on the grass, parents playing with their kids, people running to stay fit. She was, again, lost in thoughts that she didn't see the boy running in front of her, so she accidentally ran into him. They were both shocked.

'I'm so so-' That was the only thing Kate could say before her eyes met those beautiful deep sea blue coloured eyes from the boy in front of her. Not only she got lost in his eyes, but the same thing happened to the boy. He had never seen such beautiful green coloured eyes in his life. They stood there for a minute, lost in each other's eyes, until an other boy came running and ruined their moment.

'Hey Rick, you run fast bro.' Oh, so his name is Rick huh, Kate thought. She thought she'd better go home before her mom gets worried.

'I'm sorry, I've got to go.' That were the only words she said to Rick, but she had the feeling those weren't the last one.

Rick saw the most beautiful girl he has ever seen run away. But he doesn't even know her name.

'Rick, who was that?'

'I have no idea Javier. I really don't know.'

'Well come on, let's go run some more.'

But Rick couldn't concentrate on running, his thoughts were still at the girl he just ran into. Who was she? She must be new, because he would absolutely know when a girl like her runs in New York. He hoped that he would see her again, so he could get to know her better. He heard someone talking to him, but he wasn't paying attention, until he felt a punch on his arm.

'Aah Javier, where'd you do that for?' Rick asked while rubbing his arm.

'You weren't paying attention. I asked you something.'

'I'm sorry, I was lost in thoughts.'

'Thinking of that girl you ran into?' He said laughing.

'Yeah, but what did you ask me?' Rick said changing the subject.

'I asked you if we were going to drink something, or just go home. But don't change the subject man! You like her don't you?' Javier said teasing him.

'I think that it's better to just go home, I've still got to make my homework for tomorrow and I don't like her! I don't even know her, so what's to like?'

'I saw how you looked at each other, you can't deny it!'

'You're seeing ghosts Javier, I'm going home. See you tomorrow at school!' And Rick ran as fast as he could, so he wouldn't have to listen to Javier's stories.

'You know I'm right!' He shouted at Rick. He knew he was right.

Kate was still on her way home. She couldn't believe why she was speechless in front of Rick. That never happened, she always had something to say. But there was something about him, she didn't know what, but there was. When she wanted to open the front door, she thought about apologizing to her mom. Kate walked through the door and saw her mom sitting on the couch, watching TV.

'Hey mom.'

'Hey honey, where have you been?' She asked curious.

'I went out for a run.' She walked over to her mom and sat next to her.

'Mom, I'm sorry I asked about dad and movi-' Kate wasn't finished talking, but her mom interrupted her.

'Don't worry Katie, I understand that you want to now all those things, but it's complicated. Not now, okay?'

'Okay.' She replied and went upstairs to take a shower.

When she was done showering, Kate went down to eat and then to her room again to pack her bag for school. When she was done with everything, she said goodnight to her mom and went to bed. Before Kate fell asleep, she thought about school. She had a lot to catch up with, because she came in the middle of the semester. The last thing on her mind was hoping that Rick went to the same school as she is going now. And then, everything went black.

The next morning Rick got woken up by his alarm. When he lifted his head, he saw it was 7 am. He got out of bed and got ready for school. He went to the kitchen and saw that his mother, Martha Rodgers, made him breakfast.

'Good morning Richard, how did you sleep?' She greeted him with a smile on her face.

'Good morning to you too and I slept great. You seem to be in a awfully good mood.'

'Well that's because I got the lead role in a play!'

'That's fantastic mom!' and he walked over to his mom to hug her.

'But let's not chat too long. Eat your breakfast so you can go to school.'

Rick did as his mother said and when he was done, Martha drove him to school.

Javier walked trough the halls searching for Rick who was standing by his locker talking to Kevin.

'Hey.' He greeted them both and they started to talk. Until Javier saw Kate walking to her locker.

'Yo Rick, that's the girl from the park yesterday.' Pointing at Kate who was putting her books in her locker.

'Wait, which girl from the park?' Kevin asked curious, he didn't know anything so Javier explained what happened while Rick walked over to Kate.

'Hey Daydreamer.' He had to come up with something, after all he didn't know her name.

'Hi.' she said a little surprised. 'Why do you call me "Daydreamer"?' She knows he didn't know her name, but why "Daydreamer".

'Well, you must have been daydreaming when you ran into me, otherwise you would have seen me, right?'

'Yeah you're right, Rick.'

'So you know my name, can I know yours then?' He asked smiling as charming as he could.

She had to admit, he has a very charming smile.

'Of course, it's Kate.'

'Kate, you have very beautiful eyes.' He said making her blush.

'Thanks, you have beautiful eyes yourself.' Making him blush too. After a few seconds of silence Rick said.

'Let me introduce you to some friends of mine.' They walked over to Kevin, Javier and Lanie, who had joined the group.

'Javier, Kevin, Lanie this is Kate. Kate these are Javier, Kevin and Lanie.' Introducing everyone. When Kate told a little more about herself, a girl came running to them, screaming: 'RICKY!' She had blond hair till her shoulders and had brown eyes, probably a cheerleader. The girl ran to Rick and hugged him. 'I missed you this weekend!'

'Hey Gina.' He said a little uncomfortable, trying to get her of him. So her name is Gina. 'This is Kate, she's new here.' Gina looked at Kate, faking a smile. She was about to say something when the bell rang and everyone had to go to their class. Luckily for Kate, she had the same class as Rick, Arts. They walked into the classroom and sat next to each other. Miss Dyck came in and told them what they were going to do this lesson. When the teacher started talking, Kate wrote something on a piece of paper and showed it to Rick.

"So… is Gina your girlfriend?"

Rick was shocked, how could she think that he had something with Gina. He took a pen and wrote something back.

"NO! why would you think that?"

"Well, because she called you 'Ricky', hugged you and said that she missed you during the weekend, does she like you or something?"

"I have no idea, but I don't like her, to make it clear."

"Do you have a girlfriend?" Kate was relieved that he didn't have something with Gina, but she still wanted to know if he had a relationship.

"No actually, I don't have a girlfriend. Why do you ask?" Looking at her, laughing.

"I was just thinking, how can a guy like you still be single?"

"What do you mean with 'a guy like you'?"

They were both so busy writing and reading each other's replies, that they didn't notice that the teacher was standing in front of them. Before Kate could write something down, miss Dyck took the paper of Kate's desk and read it, laughing a bit while she read it.

'Your first day here Katherine and you're already not paying attention. That's not a good first impression.'

'I'm sorry miss. And you can call me Kate.'

'Okay Kate, Rick you have to pay attention too.' Kate thought that miss Dyck would give the paper back, but she just walked back to her desk, put it in her bag and told everyone to work in silence. Rick still wanted to know what Kate meant with 'a guy like you' but he didn't want them to get in trouble, he would ask her after the lesson. The bell rang and everyone left the classroom to go to their next lesson. Outside the classroom Rick took Kate by her arm and they walked to their next class.

'I'm sorry about that.' Rick apologized.

'You're not the one who has to apologize, I'm the one who started with it.'

'I know, but I ha-'

'You know what, it's nobody's fault, okay?' She didn't want him to feel guilty about something he didn't do.

'Okay.' They finished their conversation just in time, because they were already in front of the classroom. They walked in and saw Kevin and Lanie sitting in the back. Rick went to sit next to Kevin and Kate next to Lanie.

When the lesson started, Lanie whispered to Kate: 'I think Rick likes you.'

'What? Why would you think that?' Asking her a little confused.

'I have known him for a couple years now, I can see when he likes someone. Especially at the way he looks at you.' When Lanie finished talking, Kate looked behind her at Rick and caught him already looking at her with his oh so beautiful eyes.

'You see.' Lanie told her to remind her of the way Rick was looking at her. He can't like me, Kate thought, he doesn't even know me, he can't like me already, right?

After that, they started working, but Rick and Kate still couldn't resist looking at each other, so their eyes met each other a couple of times.

The lesson ended and Rick wanted to ask Kate about the 'a guy like you' thing, but she was already gone to her next class. They didn't have the same class, so he had to ask it in the break.

When Rick heard the bell for the break, he rushed himself to the school canteen to find Kate. He spotted her sitting at a table with Javier, Lanie and Kevin and walked over to them.

'Hey!' He greeted them all and sat down next to Kate.

'Hey' She said and she smiled at him.

Everyone ate their lunch and they all talked about random subjects. Rick finally finished his sandwich and asked Kate about their conversation.

'Hey Kate, can I ask you a question?'

'Yeah sure.' Not knowing what he was about to ask.

'What did you actually mean with 'a guy like you'?' Smiling at her.

'You didn't forget, I see.'

'No I didn't.'

'Well, I meant a guy so charming, sweet and good-looking as you.' Saying that, she immediately looked away, blushing. Did she just really say that?

She was so concentrated on wondering why the hell she just said that, she didn't saw that Rick was blushing too and thinking if he just heard that right. Did the new girl really think that he was charming, sweet and good-looking? He laughed a bit and Kate turned around to face him, thankfully not red anymore.

'So, now you know how I think about you, can you tell me what you think about me?'

'Of course. I think you are extraordinary, beautiful and a mystery I think I'm never going to solve.' He said that with his charming smile on his face and looking her in her eyes. Kate blushed again, but this time she didn't look away, she did the opposite. She looked as long as he could in his eyes, trying to find out why they looked so serene. They were, again, interrupted by the bell and they all went to their classes. Rick and Kate both knew that their day couldn't get any better, while they still had a school the rest of the day. But they didn't leave each other's mind, not even for a second.

So, this was chapter 1! The next chapter will be uploaded soon.