A/N: Here is a second chapter! I didn't mean to update so early but when I saw that so many people (like five) followed my story, I was soo happy and decided to celebrate with another update! But let's respond to some of the lovely reviews:

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CHAPTER 2: Talk of the Town

I had been early in the morning when I had woke up, took a shower, and had some leftover pizza when I finally sat down to write a grocery list. Eggs, milk, butter, cereal, meat. You know, you typical semi-health-freak diet that likes satisfy her sweet tooth.

When I was finished, I went back to my to pick out an outfit. I looked outside and saw that the sky was cloudless; the sun was bright and I could feel the rays on my chocolate skin. I smiled and skipped over to summer outfit paradise. After what seemed like hours (but actually minutes due to my task for the day), I had left the house with a black tank top under an oversized red multicolored flannel, with light blue boyfriend jeans and brown sandals.

I parked my car and headed to the farmer's market for fresh fruit and vegetables. I took me a while to find what vegetables I liked because even though I am sixteen- a mature enough age to be able to eat your vegetables without throwing up, it still takes a sip of soda or juice for it to stay down.

***A SMALL NOTE ABOUT NUTRITIOUS FOODS***

I like fruit a lot but I hate "green stuff" with no flavor. Hence the soda or juice.

When I was looking for a broccoli, I had saw from the corner of my eye; an odd lookin' fella wearing a white long sleeved shirt with a blue jacket tied around his shoulders. He also had red shoes and pants. I don't know what is up with this city, but it has some of the cutest kids in it ever! But unfortunately, this kid had sticky fingers. I saw him snag a few apples and look around.

I was gonna get a little closer to actually see if he was stealing, but he had already caught my eyes. We stared at each other for moment, daring each other to make a move. I shook my head and smirked at him. I walked over and he stayed surprisingly. I knelt down so that we were eye level. "You know you don't have to steal? If you still want the apples, I can buy them for you. Would you like that, sugar?" I asked sweetly and he nodded after a little bit. I took the apples from him and paid for my food and his apples.

"Here you go baby. Now, try not to steal anymore, okay? I don't want you getting into any trouble because you got lucky this time." I warned as he hugged me. I felt him open the small pouch of my bag where my wallet was as I hugged him back.

This kid is gonna legit pickpocket me after I bought him some apples. For reals?!

I shook my head curtly and pulled him back for another hug and got my wallet back from his back pocket. "Aw, thank you sweetie." I cooed. Like heck I was gonna let him walk away with my stuff. He narrowed his eyes at me as I gave him an innocent smile with my hands behind my back. I laughed to myself as I thought of him going through his pockets for my wallet. I still kept in in my hand just in case though.

After I was done there, I went back to The Big Donut after remembering what Kiki told me that it was also a convenience store as well in the talk we had last night. When I walked in, Sadie caught my eye and I smiled. She returned it and greeted me again. "Hey, not to sound like a stalker or anything, but is your name Rockelle Hastings?" she asked blushing. I giggled.

"Yeah, how'd you know?" I asked.

"Oh, customers came in earlier talking about you. But all good things! It was probably Jenny and her cool friends." she mumbled annoyed a little. "That's nice to know I guess." I walked over to the shelf with a bunch of unhealthy stuff I could cover up the veggies within my basket. I had been talking to Sadie about what the people are like in Beach City as I was finishing up shopping.

"Hah, I bet it gets pretty annoying hearing 'MAYOR DEWEY! MAYOR DEWEY!' all the time?" I exclaimed. She giggled and shook her head. "Ah, not really. He doesn't come around that much."

"Okay then, answer this; who was that adorable little kid in the red 'star' tee that came in here after me yesterday?" I asked.

Sadie's face lit up, clearly fond of the boy. "Oh, that was Steven Universe. He's very special." she answered. I cocked my head to the side and she began to explain, not getting to tell me much until a familiar voice came and interrupted her.

"Hey, Rockelle! What's up?" Jenny said walking up with two other guys behind her. I got my things from Sadie and told her to hold on a second. She didn't look too excited to see them but left to the back to where Lars was probably.

"Oh hey, who are your friends?"

"Oh yeah! This is Buck Dewey and Sour Cream. Guys, you remember Rockelle right?" she said. They nodded and said hi. I guess Sadie was right about them talking about me.

"So how do you like it in Beach City?" Buck asked me. He had brown hair and wore triangular shades. His look was real laid back and well, cool. He wore a flannel kind of similar to mine with blue jeans as well.

"It's real nice actually, and I love the heat." I say with a smile. Sour Cream; a tall dude with blonde and upwards hair (for lack of better description) and light blue eyes, wearing a pair of orange zipper shorts and a white t- shirt, chuckled at me.

"What are you, some type of pyro or something?"

"Sour Cream!?" Jenny scolded him. But I laughed at him, earning a loom from the other two.

"Why do I have to be a pyromaniac to like this weather? And pyromaniacs light fires for stress relief, enjoyment and other things. Duh."

They all just looked at me.

"Ha! She told you!" Buck told Sour Cream. He rolled his eyes and smirked. "So, we're about to go to the beach and hit the waves. Wanna come?" Buck asked me.

These "cool kids" that Sadie was talking about just a minute ago wanted to hang out with me. Believe me, I wanted to but I had other things I needed to do. Plus I wasn't quite ready to be social around people yet. I still need my time in solitude because I'm just that kind of person.

"Really guys, I'd love to but I gotta get home with these groceries and stuff. Maybe.. Tonight? We can chill out or something, I don't know. I mean if your not busy of course-"

"Tonight is perfect. Meet us at my dad's shop front and we'll see you there." Jenny said and with that we parted ways.

After I was finished with putting up the groceries, I decided to straighten my hair. I went to grab my supplies when I checked the time. It was after 2:30 in the afternoon. So I had plenty of time to go through my natural curls thoroughly.

When I was finished, I had my black hair trailing all the way down the middle of my back. My gem was between my shoulder blades, so it was well hidden from others if I had wore anything revealing with my hair down.

I checked the time and it was 4:30. Yes, it takes me that long to blow dry and straighten my hair. The struggle is real. But worth it!

I went to eat some dinner which was a sandwich and afterwards caught up on my favorite show called 'The Leading'. By the time I was finished, the sun was going down but it was around 10. I went back to my closet to change into something more comfortable and versatile for any activity besides water.

I decided to go with the a graphic crewneck sweatshirt, some shorts and my high tops. I didn't think they were the type of people to carry a wallet, so I just settled for hiding twenty bucks in my phone case.

I just took my longboard in case since I didn't want to take my car to the city since I knew Jenny had access to a car and would probably be driving us around. I just didn't feel like walking there for twenty minutes when I could ride through the wind and feel free.

By the time I arrived at the storefront of 'Fish Stew Pizza', Jenny, Sour Cream, Buck were all waiting for me. I got off my rolling board smoothly and picked it up. "Hey guys, sorry I'm late." I said.

"Nah, it's cool. I'm diggin' your hair by the way." Buck said. "Oh, thanks." I blushed. "Stop flirting you two," Jenny said with a playful tone. "Ugh, where's Steven?! He'd said he'd be here." she added impatiently. Steven Universe? That little cutie is coming with us?!

A familiar little figure came into sight and as soon as he approached us, I automatically recognized that red 'star' t-shirt anywhere. "Hey guys! Sorry, I'm late just got back from a mission!" he exclaimed happily. I guess now I know he's religious. That's nice.

His dark eyes turned to me and he smiled. "Oh! You're Rockelle, right?" I nodded yes and replied. "Yeah, but you can call me Rocky. You must be Steven Universe, huh? Sadie told me about you."

"Huh, I thought I recognized you from somewhere, I thought I saw you at The Big Donut one time! Sadie told me that you had just moved here and that you liked Beach City a lot even though you hadn't been here long." he said. I nodded and furrowed my eyebrows. "Man, is it me or is my name spreading around town like wildfire or what?" I said flipping my hair over my shoulder, feeling popular. Jenny giggled and said, "Well this town only has like 15 people in it at the least, so.."

"Really, fifteen people live here?" I asked dumbfounded. They all nodded and all of a sudden Jenny began to drag me to the car, shoved me in the passenger side. "Yep, it's a small town. Now let's get going!" she said as the boys followed suit. I had gave my longboard to Buck who put in under his feet and with that we drove out of Beach City to explore beyond.