Chapter 2: Introducing Katerina Winters
Kat's P.O.V
I was struggling with my lock. I hate being the new girl. Thankfully no one had noticed me yet, which was good for me.
"Damn lock," I whisper yelled.
"Woah don't take your anger out on the locker," said a very familiar voice.
I looked up to see someone I never thought I would see again.
"MIKE," I exclaimed, hugging me.
He lifted me up and spun me around. When he put me down he opened my locker for me.
"What are you doing here?" I asked him.
"I go to school here, and I am finally the Toronto Ice Hounds Captain," he said.
"Congrats. You deserve it.'
"What are you doing here?"
"My dad is getting re-married and his fiancé lives here. They are getting married in a month."
"Seriously, your dad is getting re-married?"
"Yup and that isn't the only reason I'm here."
"What is the other reason?"
"I have been shortlisted from 200 people to the top 10 people in the National Toronto Dance Comp. The winner gets a scholarship to the Manhattan Academy of Dance."
"That is amazing Kat. I'm so proud of you."
"Me too, I'm proud of me too."
He rolled his eyes. I got my books and we compared schedules. We had most of the same lessons. We started walking to first.
"By the way you look great."
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"Thanks. You don't look too bad yourself. I think the Captain Jacket suits you."
"Thank You. What can I say, you were my inspiration."
"Aww so sweet."
We entered the classroom and I introduced myself to the teacher. Her name was Ms. King, she told me to sit next to Mike. I think she saw us come in together.
"Aren't you lucky? You get to sit next to the Mikester himself."
"More like unlucky. I'd rather sit by myself."
"Hurtful, anyway it's not like you didn't miss me."
"Ya whatever."
"Look, I knew you missed me."
"Don't overdo it."
"I missed you to Kat."
"You better have."
"So who's the lucky girl?"
"Pardon."
"You're dad's fiancé."
"Oh, her name is Shelly. At first I didn't like her, but she is actually really nice. She is really good for my dad too; I haven't seen him so happy since my mom left. She is an amazing baker. She makes the most delicious caramel, peanut butter brownies. "
"Ooh, I want some."
"Come to my house after school. My dad will love to see you and you can meet Shelly. If we're lucky she might have some brownies for us."
"I can't I have hockey practise."
"Just come after that, dumbo."
"Will you wait, dumbo?"
"Hey I called you dumbo, be a little creative, and yes I will. I can get started on my homework."
"God, how did I get stuck with a nerd as a best friend."
"Because this nerd helps you with your homework, and you love it really."
"Ya I do."
"Ok class, we are starting off by doing a group project," Ms King, announced from the front.
"So get into groups of 4."
"Yo Mike, join us," called a brown haired boy.
"You take me, you take the new girl."
"Sure. She's hot."
"You have a girlfriend."
"It's not like Bianca doesn't flirt with guys."
"She doesn't," said her dark haired girl. "Can I join your group?"
"Sure Fi."
The dark haired girl and brown haired boy made their way over to Mike and I.
"Kat this is Drew and Fiona."
"Hey," said Fiona. "I love your top."
"Thanks, I love you shoes," I replied.
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"Ok leave the fashion talks for another time," Drew said.
"Ok class, now that you have your groups. You have to pick a topic from the board, and then do a visual aid to present your re-search. You have the rest of this lesson and till next week to finish it."
"Ok so you guys pick the topic."
"Umm why don't we do the Globe Theatre," suggested Fiona
"Sure," we all agreed.
The rest of the lesson we designated jobs. When the bell rang, we cleared up and exited the classroom.
"Umm why don't you guys come over after school? I am waiting till Mike's practice ends and you guys can wait with me and we can all go to my house."
"That's a good idea," Fiona said.
Drew just nodded. We all decided to meet in the gym, where the Ice Hounds practise. After school, Fiona and I, Drew had basketball practise, met by Mike's locker and went to the gym. Fiona and I started to work on the project; I kept looking up to see how Mike was at being a captain.
"Is he usually this strict?"
"No he is usually stricter."
"Are you serious?"
"Yup, he is nicer to Campbell, because he's the youngest. He treats Campbell like a little brother, he looks out for him."
"Aww that's sweet."
"He is actually pretty sweet, he helped me fix things with my girlfriend."
"Really? Mike helped you with relationship problems."
"I thought you were going to ask me if I was kidding when I said girlfriend. Yes he did help me."
"I have nothing against lesbians or gays."
"I think we have a good friendship going on here."
"Well I know have 2 friends at Degrassi."
"I'm sure you'll make more. Everyone knows everyone here."
"I hope so."
"Guys, we can go now. Drew said he'll meet us outside," Mike said coming up to us.
We got up and met Drew outside. We all went to my house. I opened the door and smelt brownies.
"Mmm brownies, Shelly, Dad I am home."
"In the kitchen," Shelly called.
"You call your mom by her first name," asked Drew.
"She's my dad's fiancée, she's gonna become my step-mom. She doesn't mind me calling her Shelly."
We entered the kitchen. It was a mess.
"Woah, what happened here?"
"Brownies happened," Shelly said turning around, "oh, who are they, Kat?"
"Shelly this is Drew, Fiona and Mike. Guys this is Shelly."
"Hi."
"Nice to meet you"
"Shelly Mike here is the best friend I was telling you about. Turns out he goes to Degrassi as well."
"Nice to meet you Mike. Kat has told me so much about you."
"All good I hope."
"Mostly."
"Shelly, where's Dad?"
"He should be home in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1."
"I'M HOME."
"How did she do that?"
"I ask her that every day of my life."
My dad entered the kitchen and gave Shelly and me a hug.
"Dad this is Drew, Fiona and I'm sure you remember Mike."
"Mike my man, how are you?"
"Good. Finally the captain of the Toronto Ice Hounds."
"Well done. You deserve it."
"Well dad we have to do go to homework."
"Wait have some brownies. They'll give you energy," Shelly said offering us some brownies.
We all took one. As usual they tasted amazing. I loved them, Shelly was like a baker from Heaven.
"These are the best things I have ever tasted," Mike said.
"Told you so."
"Would it be wrong to ask for this recipe?" Fiona asked.
"Yes, because it is a family secret. I won't even tell Kat. But while you guys study, I can make another batch and then divide it into 3 boxes. You guys can take some home for you families."
"You only have to make it into two, I am staying with Drew. His family is my host family."
"Ok then."
We went upstairs and into my room. It was the 2nd biggest room in the house.
"Wow, it is just like the one back home," Mike said.
My room had 2 dark purple walls and 2 white walls.
"Oh my god, this is such a cute picture," Fiona said, looking at one of Mike when he 7.
"Oh ya, we were 7. Even at the age of seven I was a good photographer. It was Halloween. He went as a cowboy and I went as a gypsy."
"A cute gypsy," said Drew looking a picture of me.
I blushed. We worked on the project for like 2 hours.
"Ok guys, can we stop working. My brain is killing me."
"I hardly doubt that, but I agree."
"Why don't we watch a movie? Knowing Kat, she has a bunch of movies."
"Sure, take your pick."
I pointed to a shelf with loads of movies.
"Woah, you have like the best collection of movies ever."
"Thanks, that means a lot coming from a guy that isn't Mike."
"Ooh let's watch Pirates of the Caribbean, preferably number 3."
"I love POC."
"Sure, put it in."
1 hour later
Drew's P.O.V
Turns out we all fell asleep during the movie. I was the first awake. I looked and saw Kat's head on my shoulder. She must have fallen asleep on me. I didn't want to wake her up, but Fiona and I had to go. It was almost 8:00. I tried to get up without waking Kat up, it didn't work.
"What's going on?"
"Umm we all fell asleep. It is gonna be 8, so Fiona and I should leave."
I looked to where Fiona was she, was asleep on the couch. Mike was asleep of the floor.
"Well I know this is a rude way to wake them up but..."
Before I could ask her what she was going to do. She grabbed a whistle and blew it hard. I had to cover my ears. Fiona fell of the chair and Mike hit his head on the bed. I started to laugh.
"Thanks Kat, you're a great friend."
"I know. You guys better be going otherwise your families are going to be worried."
I checked my phone. Shit! There were 14 miss calls from my mom and 7 from Adam.
"My mom is going to kill us, I have a total of 21 miss calls."
"Dammit. Call her back and tell her we were working of a project, and they invited us to stay for dinner."
"We did?"
"We're just saying that."
"Well since you guys are here, you might as well stay for dinner. If you guys want to?"
"Well I live by myself, so I don't really have a curfew, but I would love to stay for dinner."
"Great, you guys."
"I'll let you know after calling my mother."
I dialled my mom's number, ready for what was coming.
"ANDREW TORRES, WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN AND WHY WEREN'T YOU OR MIKE PICKING UP YOUR PHONE?"
"Mom, calm down. I was at a friend's house doing a project with Mike and Fiona." "No, Bianca wasn't there." "Yes she is a girl. Her name is Kat." "No I am not cheating on Bianca." "Mom, could Mike and I stay for dinner?" "I promise I will come home straight away." "Ok mom, thanks bye."
Fiona, Mike and Kat burst out laughing as soon as I put down the phone.
"Shut up, guys. My mom said that we could stay if we come home straight away."
"I think we should go downstairs. My dad probably thinks we are doing something bad, since we hadn't gone down for the past 3 hours."
We went downstairs, and were greeted by a delicious aroma. Wait did I just say that? Ok I am officially going mad. We entered the kitchen to see Mr. Winters and Shelly preparing dinner.
"Hey Dad, Shelly I was wondering if it was okay if they stayed for dinner."
"Of course. I kind of expected it, since you guys didn't come down."
"We were working very hard."
"That's why I heard Johnny Depp's voice."
BUSTED.
"Ok so we took a movie break."
"It's okay, did you guys do some work though," Shelly asked.
"Yes Shelly, do you really think I would let them watch a movie without having done some work."
"No I don't think so."
"Well there is either Lasagne or Mexican for dinner."
"What do you guys want?"
"Anything," Fiona and I said.
"Lasagne."
"I knew Mike would choose that. Kat your lasagne is still in the oven."
"Umm why does she have a different lasagne?"
"I am a vegetarian. But I don't mind if other people have meat around me."
We all sat down at the table. This dinner was way more fun and interesting than any of the dinners we had at my house. When we left, I said bye to Kat, hugged Fiona and started to walk. Mike hugged Fiona, and Kat. Mike and I started walking towards our house.
"How come you have never mentioned Kat before? I mean if she was your best friend."
"She is my best friend, and you never asked. Everyone back home knew we were inseparable."
"She's really nice, and pretty."
"She's like my little sister, I am pretty over-protective. It's kind of funny, I wouldn't be like this for any other girl except her."
"Well she must a special girl."
"Yup she is. Well I hope your mom doesn't kill me when we get home."
"She won't I explained it to her."
"I still think she's gonna be mad. By the way I told Kat, we could pick her up tomorrow."
"Sure, I don't mind."
We got home, and we were instantly bombarded with questions by my mom and Omar. I rolled my eyes and answered them. They let Mike go easier than me, I saw him smirk and he walked away. This was going to be a long night.
The Next Day
Drew's P.O.V
Adam, Mike and I pilled into my car. We drove to Kat's house and she was already out there, she looked really good...what are you saying Drew? You have a girlfriend remember. Anyway, she saw and got into the car.
"Kat, this is Adam. Drew's younger brother. Adam this is Kat, my best friend."
"Hi, it's nice to meet you. Mike wouldn't shut up yesterday about you."
"Aww that's sweet. You're an FTM aren't you."
"Woah, how did you know that?"
"My cousin was one."
"Was?"
"She committed suicide."
"Oh I'm so sorry."
"It's okay, from then on. I have been totally against homophobes and people who bully others."
"Well it's good that at least one pretty girl doesn't have a problem with me."
"Thanks."
For the rest of the drive Mike and I remained silent, while Kat and Adam were talking about how rude people can be and making jokes. It was like they were flirting, and for some reason it really bothered me.
Ok so chapter 2 will be coming up soon. Sorry it took so long for this to be done.
