A/U: Wow, it's been so long since I've written anything. With my deepest apologies to the readers of "Murky pond", I'm back. I'm unsure if I'll continue with that story but I've had so many review and people add it to their favorite list that I just might. For now, here's the first chapter of a story that started as a dream 4 months ago.
The gentle breeze kissed my skin as I walked home. Perfect 75 degree weather as always in San Diego had me in shorts and a graphic tee. The two mile walk from school was so routine that I thought nothing of it. Muscle memory left me on auto pilot as my mind wandered through the day's events. It was a normal day of High School, yet better somehow. To the outside, my friends and I are nothing but drama; but really, what High School.
The tile floor of our distant hallway where we spend lunch was cool, but not uncomfortable. Best friend #1 stared intent at any change in my face before asking, "D'Metri, got any 3's?"
I gave her a glare along with the card. "Ugh, Kiara."
Her loose curls bounced slightly as she giggled at her own victory. Dark brown hair cascaded to her mid back as she stood to stretch. A smug grin created slight dimples on her pink cheeks. Her light Hawaiian skin intensified her deep brown eyes, but conflicted with the constant sun. Her womanly curves, in ALL the right places, caught the attention of best friend #2.
Eyes covered by jet black hair, his observations went unnoticed by his subject. The Filipino-Mexican, Alexander, looked away, shuffling for our next hand. His large hand seemed to dwarf the deck, but fir his semi-muscular build. Covering his California tan, which conflicted with he's seemingly bleached teeth, was his usual jacket and jeans.
Serenading the group with his own songs was, last but not least, best friend #3, Judas and his guitar, Johnnie. Though plagued by the dreaded acne, his confidence swiped it from sight. By far the lightest of our group, the Irish-Norse boy inspected Ara as intently as Alex. His sandy blond hair swooped just above his jade eyes, accenting their vibrancy. His toned body was concealed by loose jeans and a fitted tee. Standing to his full 6', he loomed over us before grabbing his bag. Jumping at the loud ringing over head, Ara did the same. Following suit, Alex and I packed our belongings and caught up to the rest of our group as we headed to 3rd period.
I returned back to reality, as I climbed the steps to my apartment, unlocked the door and entered my empty home. I remembered no one was home since my mother and new step-dad's honeymoon in Hawaii was this weekend. A legal pad's worth of chores awaited me on the counter. I decided to get up early the next day to address them since they'd be back Monday.
I prepared a quick dinner, washing the pan after it was on the fish was on the plate, so it could cool. I ate, not really tasting the food, and walked to my room. A grabbed a pair of sweats and a towel from the hall closet and headed for the bathroom.
I took my time in the shower, relaxed each muscle group separately. I got out dried off and slipped my sweats on wanting no warmth to escape. I glanced in the mirror on the way out and there it was, a red pimple, standing out against my smooth skin. I searched for more blemishes and studied the man in the mirror.
Hidden freckles on my cheeks appeared as just slightly darker pigment on my caramel skin. My curly hair, cut short into a fade, was edged into points which aligned with my eyebrows and my cheekbones. The florescent light reflected of the long, curved lashes that protected my chameleon eyes.
I turned from the mirror when my gaze reached my muscle deprived chest. One last glance of my flat abs was stolen and I turned out the light and ventured back to my room. I felt relaxed enough for bed so I slipped into the top bunk, tossing the towel in the hamper where to other bunk should go. I hit the switch on the lamp and fell asleep to the light taps on my window.
A/U: K guys, I know it was short but it was mostly an intro to the characters. Next chapter is written and being typed now. Thx for reading.
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