Sorry for all the waiting! i promise to upload sooner, things have been busy around here. But please read and review!
~Rosie
Chapter 2: Stress
"Okay, it's official. Every single one of my classes so far, SUCK." Wally said as he slammed his tray down on the lunch table.
Kori sipped her water and furrowed her eyebrows. "Why?"
"Because, you know that Jenny Hex chick?" He asked. Everyone nodded. "She's in every single one of my freakin classes!"
Silence.
Then Vic said, "And that's bad because...?"
Wally stopped chewing his burger and sent Vic a death glare. "Dude! She's the definition of Bitch!"
"Ah, c'mon man, lighten up. She's probably just crushing on on you." Richard said as he threw a wadded up napkin at his friend.
Wally waved him away and scowled. "I highly doubt that. I don't care anyway because I'll never like her!"
Roy, who was busy talking to Jade, cut into the conversation real quick and added, "Be careful what you say. You know what happened last year." The ginger looked over at Richard and a quiet awkwardness filled the air. Richard glared at Roy and Roy turned back to Jade.
Kori looked away, not wanting to remember half of last year. It hurt her too much. But if it'd never happened, she'd never be where she was now.
"Sooo...y'all wanna hang out after school?" Karen asked, quickly changing the subject.
Vic shook his head. "Can't. We got football practice after school."
We as in Vic, Roy, Richard, and Alain.
"Whatta bout you Kori?" She asked the redhead.
"I wish I could but I have a student council meeting." Kori was the StuCo president of the junior class.
Karen looked at Wally with a smile. But the speedball just shook his head apologetically and said, "Me and Gar have got to set up our new League of Legends accounts."
Karen, along with the rest of the table, rolled their eyes at their friends' nerdiness.
Lastly, Karen looked at Rachel, who was quietly reading her book. And it was as if the monotone girl was psychic as she looked up at Karen and sighed. "I'm free," Karen clapped her hands and her hazel eyes were wide with joy. "But no shopping."
Karen pouted slightly but shook it off. "Fine. I have enough clothes anyway...for now at least."
Some of them laughed while the rest groaned. Karen really was a shopaholic.
The group sat there for the next twenty minutes just talking about anything and everything. The guys talked about the parties that were coming up and the exciting football season. Jade and Karen were trying to get Kori to try out for cheerleading since one of their old girls moved away. So there was one spot on the squad and tryouts would be on Friday.
"C'mon Kori! You'd be a perfect cheerleader!" Karen gushed as she clutched Kori's arm.
Kori shifted uncomfortably and shook her head. "No...no I don't think so. I'm not even close to the cheerleading type."
Everyone began to protest against her.
"Yes you are! You've got the spirit!"
"And good voice."
"Plus long legs which will make your jumps look great!"
"Don't forget her rockin body you guys!"
Everyone turned to Wally and he smiled innocently. Kori's face heated up wth embarrassment and Richard grabbed Wally's shoulder rather harshly.
"What was that Wall?" He asked the redhead.
Wally tried squirming away but it was no use under Richard's death grip. "Uncle! Uncle! Haha, nothing bro! Ow!"
Richard smiled, clearly satisfied and let go of Wally's shoulder. "That's what I thought." He then put an arm around Kori and pulled her close.
Everyone laughed-except Wally-and Vic spoke up. "I think you should go for it lil red."
Kori smiled and stood up. "I'll think about it." She picked up her tray and headed over to the trash cans.
As they began to converse again, Kitten Moth sashayed her way over to their table and sent the group into a dead silence.
"Well, if it isn't my most favorite group in this school?" She said sarcastically.
Rachel scowled and slammed her book shirt. "I'm sorry, but shouldn't you be in the bathroom drowning your face in some more makeup?"
Everyone began laughing and Kitten glared at Rachel. "Shut it Roth." She crossed her arms and smirked. "Looks like you could use a little yourself."
Rachel narrowed her amethyst eyes into slurs and steam was practically coming out of her ears. Richard, who could already tell Rachel was getting pissed, jumped in and said, "Uh, Kitten?"
At the sound of his voice, Kitten snapped her head to him and hearts formed in her icy blue eyes. "Oh Richie poo! What is it?"
Vic and the guys failed to hold in snickers while Kori began approaching their table yet again.
"I was just gonna let you know that...YOU'RE NOT WANTED HERE." Richard yelled, earning a few stares from different tables.
Kori laughed and purposely kissed Richard on the lips in front of the blonde bimbo.
Kitten squealed and crossed her arms. "Do what you want and say what you want but I'll have you know that I'm not one to mess with this year. Since Babs is gone, I rule this school and I'm the new queen bee." And with that, she sashayed her way all the way out the cafeteria doors.
"More like Queen Bitch." Karen added. Another round of laughter went around.
"Man I hate her." Wally said. Everyone agreed and soon the bell rang, ending the sophomore lunch shift.
The group said their goodbyes and headed off to their classes. Hopefully, Wally wouldn't have anymore classes with Jenny Hex.
TT
"So, how was your StuCo meeting today?" Richard asked Kori as he took a bite of his pizza. After his football practice and after her StuCo meeting, they both came to the local pizza parlor.
Kori sighed and moved her straw around in her drink. "Well, we were working on this year's homecoming theme."
"Homecoming...when is that?"
Kori raised an eyebrow. "September 15th."
He nodded and continued eating his pizza, leaving Kori confused. She shook her head and took a sip of her Dr. Pepper. "Plus, I'm on duty to show a new guy around tomorrow morning. I didn't get a chance this morning. Ugh, I'm just stressed and it's only the first day."
Richard took one of her hands in his and kissed it. "Don't be. Things will get better. Don't carry more weight than you can handle babe."
Kori smiled and admired her boyfriend's encouraging words. "Thanks Richard. But you know how I am..."
He nodded and smirked. "I know how you are. Crazy busy, always focused on school, never focused on me-
Kori hit him playfully. "So not true!"
He laughed and threw his hands up in defense. "I'm kidding! But seriously, Kor. You need to lighten up on school. It's not good for you."
She laughed and crossed her arms. "Oh Richard, you're so full of it."
They both laughed and enjoyed the rest of their pizza. They talked about the upcoming school year and Richard's party on Friday. Kori also mentioned how she was seriously thinking about becoming a cheerleader.
"I think you should become a cheerleader." Richard encouraged while leaving a five dollar tip on the table.
Kori smiled and stood up from her seat. "I think I am. It'd would be fun especially with Karen and Jade."
They walked out of the pizza parlor and to Richard's car. He stuffed his hands in his pockets and slipped his black shades on. "I'd have my beautiful cheerleader and you'd have your sexy football player."
Kori laughed again and pulled out her car keys. "You're seriously an idiot." She giggled when she saw his hurt look and caressed his smooth cheek. "But you're my idiot."
He pulled her close and kissed her. After pulling apart he enveloped her in a giant hug. "Agh! There's just never enough time with you!" He said.
Kori smiled widely and kissed his cheek. Walking backwards towards her car she said, "I gotta go, Rich. I'll see you tomorrow."
He stared at her dreamily and wished he could just stay with her in the parking lot and kiss her over and over. "I love you, angel."
She giggled and before she got into her car she said, "I love you more."
TT
Jade and Roy sat in Roy's bedroom, their various binders and notebooks sitting in front of them. It was about 6pm and Jade was trying hard not to fall asleep. They'd already finished their calculus homework, history book scavenger hunt worksheet, and now they were working on a three page essay on how their summers went for Honors English.
"Oh my gosh, I'm dying." Jade groaned and dropped her pencil down on the carpet where Roy was sitting.
Roy picked up her pencil and looked up. "That's not good," He set it on her notebook and sat up. "What's wrong?"
She shook her head and brushed back her hair into a high ponytail. "I have a headache, I'm super tired, and I'm starving!"
"Why didn't you just say so? Ollie just stocked up on food for the entire month." He grabbed her hand and pulled her up. "C'mon, lets get food."
She smiled lazily and followed him down the long hall, and down the stairs, towards the kitchen.
Once there, Roy opened the fridge and took out a bag of pizza rolls and French fries and held them up in front on Jade. "This work?"
Jade nodded. "100 percent."
He shut the fridge and grabbed two cookie sheets. Jade went over to help him and she took the bag of French fries.
"So, excited for football season?" She asked while pouring half the bag onto the pan.
Roy preheated the oven and poured his bag onto one of the pans. "Oh yeah. What about you? For cheer?"
Jade nodded and put the half empty bag of fried back in the fridge. "Yeah. I'm just hoping we find a girl to fill our spot before our first game next week."
Roy spreader the pizza rolls out and threw away the bag. "I'm sure you guys will. Hopefully Kori tries out."
"That'd be absolutely perfect." Jade perched herself on top of the counter and kicked her feet back and forth. "So we're going to Richard's Friday right?"
Roy put both of the pans in the oven and scoffed. "Uh, duh. Who wouldn't want to go to a party Friday night?"
Jade laughed and tilted her head. "Mmm...good question. I'm so ready to break in my new heels on the dance floor."
Roy laughed and placed his hands on her hips. "While you're dancing, I'll be in his library reading the latest book on fishing. I've been wanting to try out this new fishing pole Ollie got me over the summer."
Jade raised her eyebrows and gave him a surprised look. He shrugged his shoulders and said, "What?"
"Roy." She narrowed her green eyes at him.
He laughed and threw his head back. "I'm kidding! Geez, you know I'll be with my girl aka you." He kissed her hand and she giggled.
She glanced at the clock on the oven and bit her lip. "Hey, where's Ollie?"
"Business meeting. Won't be back till 10. Why?"
She smirked at him and asked, "How long will the food take?"
He raised an eyebrow and a smile grew on his face. "Another 20 minutes..."
Jade pulled him closer and wrapped her legs around him. She began kissing him and he played along. When the need for air came up, the pulled apart and Roy said, "Lets take this to my room, shall we?"
Jade laughed as Roy picked her up and began walking to his room with her. Maybe Mondays weren't all that bad.