AN-Hello all, here is chapter 2.
Katie Banks walked down the hallway at school, trying to find her locker. You'd think a huge slab of metal would be easy to find, but no. There are quite a few of these huge slabs of metal in the school. But at least hers is subjected to one hallway.
She finally does find the locker and her new locker neighbor.
''Hey Katie.''
Katie smiled at the familiar face of Cade Carson.
''Hey Cade, how was your summer?''
''Boring as hell. Yours?''
She opened her locker and smirked. ''Dad got remarried. I went to California.''
''Fun. I heard about your dad.'' he said. ''And about Charlie. You two broke up, right?''
''Subtlety is not your strong point.'' she mused.
He laughed. ''Sue me for being happy that the hottest girl in junior year is single.''
Katie rolled her eyes, but couldn't hide the slight blush that rose upon her cheeks.
''Hope to see you in class, Katie.''
''Same here, Carson.''
''Dude, we are seniors!'' Charlie exclaimed.
Adam looked up from his book, amused. ''This I realize, Charlie.''
''Be happier, Yoda.''
They heard a laugh and looked up as Julie walked over to them. She kissed Adam on the cheek and sat down next to him on the bench.
''I think Charlie is happy.''
''You have no idea, Gaffney.'' he said. ''This is our year.''
''I thought that was when we were sophomores.'' Adam said.
''Wasn't it when we were juniors?'' Julie asked.
Charlie rolled his eyes at both of them and grabbed his backpack.
''Charlie, don't leave.'' Julie said.
''Actually please leave, I plan on making out with my girlfriend until the bell rings.'' Adam said, wrapping an arm around her.
''Yea, I think I will leave.''
Julie smiled at Adam as Charlie walked away. ''So, we're making out?''
''If you want.'' he said. 'I know how hard it is to say no to that.''
Julie grinned and pinched his cheek. ''You're so cute when your delusional.''
''Gee, thanks.''
''Adam, if you want to make out, kiss me!'' she exclaimed.
And before Adam could probably execute this demand, the bell rang. Julie giggled.
''What's so funny?''
''That's what you get for waiting.'' she lectured with a silly grin.
He smiled and grabbed her hand as they walked to the school.
''Cade was totally flirting with you.''
Maddie and Katie were sitting in their first hour and Katie had just described her conversation with Cade.
''No, really?'' Katie asked, a hint of sarcasm in tone.
''Yep. Are you gonna date him?'' Maddie asked.
Katie shrugged.
''Sweetie, you have to move on sometime.'' Maddie said, gently.
''I know, it's just...am I really ready to put the final nail in the coffin?''
''It's been a few months, and I know you loved Charlie. But, I think you're ready.''
As Charlie sat in his Math class, trying very, very hard not to fall asleep, the door of the classroom opened and a girl stepped through.
Charlie's eyes widened. She was very attractive in her capri pants and red tank top. Her blonde hair was pulled up into a pony tail. She walked up to the teacher and handed him a note.
''Class, welcome Natalie Johnson. If you would take a seat right there.''
She sat down in the suggested seat and crossed her arms and legs, leaning back against the seat. Her posture screamed rebel, and Charlie couldn't look away. Guy, who sat next to him, leaned over and said, ''Wipe the drool, Conway.''
Charlie scoffed and went back to his notes, his eyes straying every few minutes.
Lunch time was a natural occurrence for all teenagers attending Eden Hall. Katie walked into the lunchroom and for the first time, would actually be eating in here. Maddie led the way to the Ducks table and sat down next to Dean Portman, kissing his cheek softly.
Katie sat down next to her, smiling at Connie, who sat across from her. They heard laughter and both girls looked at as Guy and Charlie made their way over.
''What's so funny?'' Connie asked.
Guy sat down and kissed her. ''Charlie was a little distracted in math.''
''If you value your life, you will shut up Germaine.'' Charlie snapped.
He nodded at Katie in acknowledgment, and went to sit farther down the table.
''So what happened?'' Connie asked.
''Sorry, no can tell.''
''Of course. Just wondering, which do you value more: you're life, or our relationship?''
''You're evil.'' Guy muttered.
''You love me.'' Connie said, smiling.
''You're right.'' he kissed her.
''Ew, please, trying to keep my appetite.''
Katie stood and walked over to the lunch line, tucking her hair behind her ear.
''Hey.''
She looked over and smiled at Cade. ''Hey Carson, enjoying junior year?''
''Yea, it's totally awesome. Loving the whole more homework, less sleep approach the teachers are trying.''
Katie laughed. ''So, I haven't seen you in any classes.''
''I can see how disappointed you are.''
''Devastated.'' Katie said.
It was Cade's turn to laugh. ''So, where are you sitting?''
''With the Ducks, of course.''
''You and Charlie aren't dating anymore though.''
''What's your point, Cade?''
By now, they were officially gathering lunch onto their trays.
''Isn't it awkward.''
''Nope.'' she snapped.
She left line to pay for her food and Cade followed.
''I'm sorry. It's none of my business.''
''You're right, it's not.''
''I say stupid things sometimes.'' he said.
''Sometimes?'' Katie asked.
''I'm guess I'm forgiven.'' he remarked.
Katie laughed. ''See you later, Cade.''
''By Katie.''
That Afternoon...
''My arms hurt, my wrist hurts, my back hurts.'' Charlie moaned.
''Suck it up, you're a hockey player.'' Katie said.
''What does that have to do with anything?''
''You're seriously telling me that moving boxes in a home hurts more than getting into a fight with a guy three times your size?''
''Yep.''
Casey and Charlie were currently moving into the Banks home.
''Stop being a baby, Conway.'' Katie said, grabbing a box.
''Whatever, Wonder Woman.'' he muttered, grabbing a box.
She led the way inside and up the stairs to where his room would be. There was already a few boxes inside.
''You know, some of these boxes aren't mine.'' Charlie observed.
''I use to keep some old stuff in here.'' Katie said.
Charlie grinned wickedly. ''Time to snoop.''
''Charles Conway, don't you dare.''
It was too late, Charlie had already tackled a small shoebox in the closet. Katie rolled her eyes and sank down on the floor next to him.
''It's a poem.'' Charlie said.
His eyes are as blue
as the deep sea.
He'll never know
what he means to me.
He's my brother's
best friend
Will this pointless
crush ever end?
Charlie finished reading and glanced over at Katie. ''It's about me.''
''Not bad for a nine year old, huh?'' she asked.
''A child prodigy.'' Charlie said, with a nod. ''We're all doomed.''
Katie laughed and stood up. ''We should probably get back to moving.''
Charlie stood as well. ''Can I keep this?''
''Knock yourself out, although I could probably write something better now.''
''So, why don't you?'' challenged Charlie.
She smirked and shoved his shoulder lightly. Then, she turned and walked out of the room. Charlie followed.
Later that night, the new family collapsed on different pieces of furniture in the living room.
''That was fun.'' Katie remarked. ''But, let's never do that again.''
''Agreed.'' Adam muttered.
''I second that.'' Charlie voiced.
''You guys are so lazy. A little hard work is good for you.'' Phillip said. ''Now, I'm going to go cook dinner.''
Katie sat up, shocked. ''Uh dad, are you sure that's a good idea?''
''Why not?''
''Martha Stewart you're not.''
''He is missing a couple important body parts.'' Charlie said.
''I meant,'' Katie glared playfully at Charlie, ''is that you can't cook, dad.''
''Casey has taught me a thing or two.'' Phillip said, winking at his new wife.
Adam and Charlie groaned. ''And now that image won't go away.''
Katie and Casey laughed and Phillip tried to stand, groaning in pain and sinking back down onto the couch.
''All in favor of ordering pizza?''
Four hand shot up into the air.
The next day at school, Katie hobbled slightly to her locker.
''Rough night?'' Cade asked.
''Moving boxes all afternoon. It hurts after a while. Plus, that damn couch would not fit in the doorway.''
Cade laughed as he leaned against his locker. ''Sounds like fun.''
''You have no idea.'' Katie muttered.
''Well, I should actually get to class, later Katie.''
''You know,'' she called, her voice stopping him, ''my friends call me, Kat.''
He turned around and grinned brightly. ''Then see you later, Kat.''
''Later Carson.'' she said.
AN-Was that good for a second chapter, I hope so. Thanks in advance for the reviews folks, have a nice day/night.
