Chapter 1
'Cade!' Someone shouted, from behind me. Looking back over my shoulder, I saw that it was my best friend Brook calling me. I slowed down, giving her time to catch up. 'Hey. What's up?' I asked her, when she fell into step beside me. The wind picked up, blowing our hair around our faces.
'What's up? What do you think I am? No wait don't answer that.' Brook finished quickly.
Yup she was in serious need of some coffee.
'Ok sorry!' I laughed, 'I just know you've come from English and you said that you hated it. I just wanted you to know that I had a crap day too, so you know that you're not alone.' She stared at the campus coffee house as it reared up in front of us, smiling. It was a secretive smile, one girls share when they've seen a really cute guy.
'So that's it? Huh? Cute guy, are we in love with him yet?' I enquired. Her smile widened; almost splitting her face in half. I knew I was right.
'Come on! Who is he spill?'
'Um…I honestly can't think of words to describe how in love we are with him.' I laughed, 'anyway his name is Nate Daniels and he is my 'Romeo & Juliet' essay partner.' Wow, she really liked this guy; I could see it in her eyes. This wasn't one of those twenty-four hour things, she actually liked this guy.
'He has a brother too. Hey! I could hook you up.' Brook said, excitedly.
'No way, thank you but no. Besides' I can get my own dates. There's no one here that I like…that's why I don't have a date for the dance.' I finished, cutting her off before she could mention the stupid dance. We reached the door of coffee house, but just before I could open the door, Brook grabbed my arm.
'Oh. My. God! He's here, he's here. Cade I am freaking out! What do I do huh? Seriously. Because he's here, I'm here, its fate right…' She broke off as I opened the door with my other hand. I dragged her through the maze of table's right up to the counter.
'One black coffee and a milky hot chocolate please.' I said to the girl behind the counter.
She nodded, 'Sit down, I'll bring them over.'
'Thanks. Come on Brook.'
'Cade, please don't embarrass me.' She whined.
'I'm not going to; I want to meet your future husband.' I joked.
'Ha ha, my sides are splitting…'
'Brook!' the guy called, 'over here. Hey I didn't think I'd see you so soon.' He looked at me and added, 'I'm Nate you must be the best friend I heard so much about.' Oh God. 'Hi, um, yeah I'm Cade nice to meet you.' I replied awkwardly. 'Cause damn he was cute. Brook still hadn't said anything so I gave her a quick jab in the ribs. 'Ow,' she squeaked, 'are you doing?' she finished smoothly, turning her attention back to him. 'Ok yeah, I'm good, you?'
'I'm great, yeah never been better.' I chuckled.
'Where are my manners? Why don't you guys join us?' Nate said, grinning.
'Us?' I frowned. He laughed. 'Crap, you probably think I'm crazy. My brothers here too, he's getting a refill.'
'We don't want to get in the way…' Brook muttered.
'Not at all. Come on sit down, besides I needed to talk to you anyway…' I left to get a couple more chairs, leaving them alone to talk was exactly what Brook needed. Now she could turn on the charm, she always said it didn't work around me. I took a few minutes to find two spare chairs; the place was packed. By the time I made it back to the table, our drinks and Nate's' brother had arrived. He was standing; Brook must have taken his seat. As I put the chair down, he looked at me. Ok Nate was cute, no doubt about it, but this guy? I dropped into my seat.
'Thanks.' He said, quietly.
'No worries.' I told him. Looking over at Brook, I saw that her charm was definitely in overdrive. I couldn't quite make-out what they were saying over the noise in the place, but whatever it was, they were laughing. I glanced back to the hottie next to me, while I sipped my cocoa.
'So do you have a name?' I asked, after swallowing my drink.
He nodded, 'Yes I do, but tell me yours first.' Git.
'Cade. My name is Cade. With an E.'
He grinned at me, 'Well Cade with an E, it's nice to meet you. My name is Kaleb, with a K.'
'Humph…' Nice and non-committal, perfect.
''Ow crap!'' Brook shrieked, as the handle broke off her mug. The contents went flying with Kaleb and I catching the brunt of it.
''Cade!'' She squealed, as the stuff hit home. Kaleb and I jumped up, knocking our seats over; just as the waitress was walking by she tripped over the seat, splattering the walls with whipped cream covered drinks. The four of us looked at each other and as one ran to the door.
A shill voice followed, gradually getting fainter, ''Hey come back here! Someone needs to pay for all this...!'' We all burst out laughing, but didn't stop running 'til we were clear across the car park.
A/N: Hey, if you liked this chapter please review, it would really make my day :) If there's any mistakes point them out, I will take what you say on board. If people do like this let me know and I will continue...even if it's only one person ! lol.
Thanks for reading...Abbey :D
