Chapter 1
(Hannah's POV)
"Rachel, get up!" I yelled up stairs to Rachel.
All I got in return was, "uhhh, nuhh…"
"What?"
"I said, I know!"
I went downstairs to make breakfast. We had to be quick because we were going to be late for the first day of school. Our parents left early for work today, so I had to get Rachel up. Once Rachel was decent, she came downstairs.
"What are we having?"
"Egg, toast, you know, the usual."
We ate our breakfast, Rachel and I brushed our hair and teeth, got in my car and headed over to school. We got out of the car and we went into school.
(Rachel's POV)
I walked to my locker and Janey was at her locker right next to mine. Janey Novak and I have been best friends forever. I can talk to her about anything! I walk up to my locker, open it, and start talking to Janey."Hey Janey!"
"Oh, hey Rach! Whats up?"
"Oh, ya know... the sky. you?"
"I'm just so excited to be starting another boring year of high school." She said, sarcastically.
"Of course you are. So you want to go to the movies with Austin and I after school?"
"Sure, I'd love to!"
The bell rings which starts another boring year at South High.
(Hannah's POV)
I walked into school and went up to my locker. Jessie was sitting in front of her locker finishing her summer project. Jessie Nichols is my best friend. She's way smarter than me. She has like 8 honors classes and there aren't even 8 hours in the day. I open my locker and get my stuff. Close it , then sit down next to Jessie.
"Hey, Jessie! Whatcha' doin?"
"My summer microbiology project."
"That sounds fun. So how have you been? I havent seen you."
"I was gone all summer. I went to Spain, France and England."
"Lucky!"
"I know."
"Why didn't you take me with you?" I questioned dramatically
"It was a lot of money, like 5000 dollars. Sorry!"
"Oh, alright."
The bell rang signaling my last year at boring South High, where nothing ever happens
(Rachel's POV)
In the middle of class, I was called to the principals office. Of course, it was nothing bad. The principal just wanted me to give a tour to a new student. I looked at the name on the sheet he gave me. It said her name was Lizzy Holt. I looked up and saw a girl, about my height, brown, curly hair, and blue eyes. I walk up to her and strike up conversation.
"Hey, I'm Rachel and I'm going to show you around the school."
"Cool, lets go."
We walked around. I showed her the cafeteria, the student commons, the school store, and the counselor's office. Then I started asking her questions.
"Where did you move here from?"
"New Jersey."
"Wow, that's far."
"Yeah, my dad's job moved us out here."
"Oh yeah, that's harsh. Since you're new and you're really nice, would you like to be friends?"
"Sure. That'd be awesome!"
The bell rang again signaling that it was time for lunch.
"C'mon, I want you to meet my other friends."
"Ok."
We walked in to the lunchroom and went over to my table.
"Hey Austin, Janey! This is Lizzy Holt. Lizzy, these are my best friends, Austin Evans and Janey Novak."
"Nice to meet you." Janey said, politely.
"She just moved here from New Jersey".
Janey looked at her excitedly.
"That's so cool! I've always wanted to go there!"
Then, I had an idea…
"Hey, Austin, can she come to the movies with us tonight?"
Lizzy then says, "No, I don't want to be a bother."
Austin kindly replies, "No, you won't be. Come with us."
"Alright, I will!"
I'm so glad this is going so well. I can't wait for the movies tonight. Oh, I have another idea.
"Hey Lizzy, want to hang with me and Janey after school?"
"Are you kidding? Yeah!"
"Great!"
We left lunch and we all went to our
classes. After school, Janey, Lizzy and I left and walked home. We arrived at my house and my mom stopped us.
"Oh, hello, Janey."
"Hello Mrs. Neiman."
"Well, who's this?"
"Mom, this is Lizzy Holt. A new girl at school."
"Hello Lizzy. If I can do anything to make you welcome, just ask."
"Alright, Mrs. Neiman, thank you."
We went upstairs to get ready. About an hour later, Austin came to pick us up. We went to the movies and saw 17 Again.(A.N. Great Movie!) After the movie we all went home and had a good nights rest.
The Next Day
I got up, ate breakfast, you know... the usual. I arrived at school and for the second time I was called down to the office to do another tour. The principal gave me the paper and the names were Joe and Nick Sullivan. I look up at them. One's really cute! The younger one has brown hair slicked back and he has blue eyes. His face is perfect, not a blemish in sight. He's also kind of buff! I hope he's smart and funny. I'd love to be his girlfriend. What the heck? What am I thinking? I don't know but, I hope to see him later. The older one has brown hair, it's wavy with green eyes to match. He looks to be a junior or a senior. The younger one speaks first.
"Hi, I'm Nick."
He stuck his hand and I shook it.
"I'm Rachel Neiman"
The older one waved and said,
"and I'm Joe."
"Nice to meet you. Ok, how old are you both?"
Nick spoke first, "I'm 16 and Joe here is 18."
"Cool, let's get started."
We walked around like I did yesterday with Lizzy and showed them all there is to see. I asked some questions.
"Where are you guys from?"
Joe answered, "We're from New Jersey."
"Cool. So is my friend Lizzy."
Joe said, "Sweet! So, what do we do now?"
I reply, "Wait for the bell to ring in three... two... one..."
The bell rang for lunch. I took the guys to our lunch table to find Austin, Janey and Lizzy sitting down, eating. I ask Janey to come here and she does.
"Hey, Janey, this is Joe and Nick Sullivan." Pointing to guys in front of me.
"Nice to meet you, both!"
She asked them to sit with us. While we walk towards the table, I look at Janey and she mouthed "Hotties" I laugh to myself.
I spoke up and said, "Nick, Joe, this is my best friend, Austin Evans. Austin, this is Nick and Joe Sullivan."
Austin looked interested.
He shakes both of their hands. "Nice to meet both of you."
Nick and Joe smiled. "maybe we could hang out sometime?"
Austin replied,"Sounds good to me!"
I looked over at Lizzy, she wasn't talking.
"Oh my god, Lizzy. I'm so sorry. Nick and Joe, this is Lizzy Holt."
Nicks face brightened, "Lizzy Holt, did you by any chance live on 479 Lewis Street in Wycoff,
New Jersey?"
"Yeah, why?"
"I lived on 477 Lewis Street."
"Oh my gosh, Nicholas! Is that really you?"
She ran up and gave him a hug.
"I'd never thought I'd see you again."
"Me neither. Why don't we get caught up? After school, my house?"
"Sure."
I was talking to Joe When that was happening, "Actually, I have an older sister that goes here and shes 18."
Joe seemed interested, "What's her name?"
"Her name's Hannah. You'll probably see her tomorrow."
"Sweet! Nice talking to you, I have to take Nick and head home. Our first day here is on Monday"
"Ok, Talk to ya later!"
(Lizzy's POV)
I can't believe I get to see Nick again! Oh my gosh, it's been so long since I've seen the Jonases (A.N. yeah that's right!). I got a ride with Nick and Joe home.
"Nick, Joe, how has your family been?" I asked.
"Everyone's been doing well. Little Frankie isn't so little anymore."
"Really? Well, last time I saw him he was just learning to walk."
Nick was amazed, "Wow, it's really been that long?"
"Yeah, I know! So, I hear your band took off?"
"Yes, you've heard correct. We have four albums and been on four headlining tours."
Lizzy is surprised, "Really? Geez, I'm not really in the celeb loop!"
We arrived at the Jonas house and Nick and Joe escorted me inside. We went into the kitchen because Joe wanted a snack. He hasn't changed much. Mrs. Jonas was in there, making dinner.
"Hey kids – Well, who's this?"
"Mom, you remember the Holt's back in New Jersey?" Nick asked his mom.
"Yeah, why?"
"This is Lizzy Holt."
Mrs. Jonas stares at me for a couple of seconds. Then comes and hugs me.
"Lizzy! You've gotten so big since I last saw you!"
"So I've heard."
"You can stay for dinner, Liz! We're having spaghetti."
"Thanks Mrs. Jonas!" I said, politely.
"No problem sweetheart."
Nick and I left the kitchen and went into the living room. We sat on the couch and started watching a movie.
"Nick, why the fake last name at school, the clothes, the hair and the eyes ?"
"We have to blend in. Our last names and appearances are too famous"
"oh, so, I see your into Rachel…"
He shook his head, "No I'm not"
I stared him down.
"OK! OK! I like her. What's it to you?"
"Just wanted to know. So, what are you going to do about it?"
"What do you mean?"
"I think you should ask her out!"
He thought about it for a few minutes. "I think your right! I should ask her out."
I sighed, "When am I ever wrong?"
He gaves me a slight smile, "Oh, shut up!"
I spent a couple hours at the Jonas', had dinner, then went home to bed.
(Janey's POV)
I walked home with Rachel, like we always do. We walk and talk about the cute guys, Nick and Joe, who had lunch with us. Rachel has a major crush on Nick! They should go out. They'd be cute couple. I can't help but feel jealous, because I sort of like Nick, too. We arrived at Rachel's house and I just walked next door to my house. I went up to my room and sat next to my window. Thank god it's Friday!
(Rachel's POV)
Janey and I walked home. I'm so glad she lives next door. After we went our separate ways, I went up to my room and went towards my window and I see Janey. I love having our windows face each other. We seriously talk to each other for hours on end.
"Hey Janey."
"Well hey, stranger. I haven't seen you since... well since two seconds ago."
I laughed. Janey is so funny.
"I think that Lizzy's stealing your man."
"No, her and Nick are just friends."
"I don't know, Rachel, she looked like she was coming onto him."
"Yeah, sure."
My phone started ringing "What I Go to School For". Thats Sara. I haven't talked to her in awhile.
"Hey, Janey, I'd better take this."
I answer the phone.
Phone Convo:
R- Hello?
S- Hey Rach, Its Sara.
R- Hey Sara. So how is it in New York?
S- Same old, you?
R- Me, too. Except, I met this really cute new guy at school.
S- Oh, tell me more!
R- His name is Nick Sullivan. He has brown, curly hair and gorgeous blue eyes
S- He sounds cute. Does he have any brothers?
R- Yeah, Joe, but he's too young for you.
S- Oh, too bad. See you at thankgiving.
R- I'll see ya then.
S- bye.
End Phone Convo
"Sorry Janey, that was Sara."
"Oh, when's she coming?"
"Thanksgiving."
"Gosh, that seems so far away, doesn't it?"
"Yeah, it does."
Then, my mother's voice came from downstairs.
"Rachel, dinner's ready."
"I got to go, Janey. See ya."
"See ya, Rach."
We both closed our windows and I went downstairs to eat dinner.
Monday
(Hannah's POV)
When I got to school and went to my locker, a guy was standing next to it, a hot guy. I open my locker, get my stuff out and close it. He is the first one to talk.
"Hey I'm Joe and I'm new. Can you show me where Calculus is?"
"I have that class first. I'm Hannah, by the way. I'll show you. Hey, if you dont mind, will you let me see your schedule?"
"Sure."
I looked at it. He had almost every single class with me, except for woodshop. I said to him, "We have almost every class together, if you need anymore help during the day."
"That sounds good to me."
Then, we walked to first hour. By lunch, we were like best friends, Joe and I. We sat with each other at lunch. I learned that his last name was Sullivan. I told him my last name was Neiman and right away he asked if I had a sister. I said yes and he said that she had given her and her brother a tour of the school yesterday. We had finished lunch and wen to class shortly after.
Hey! I hope you enjoyed my first installment of "Who Knew?"! Let me know by reviewing if it's any good... I posted this on YouTube and it semmed to get good feedback! More to come... I hope. :)
