After class, i found myself looking around for all of my next classes. Everyone i found one, Jade was in it. It was starting to frustrate me. Ecspecally when she eventually came up to me.
-Looks like you and i are in about just every class together arent we. This is going to be a fun year, isnt it?- She said, rolling her eyes and walking back to Beck. I looked down, almost ashamed that i had already made an enemy, and it was only the first effin day of being in this school. The girl who was in the same skit i was, i think her name was Tori, walked over to me. She sat down next to me and smiled a sweet, innocent smile.
-I see Jade already has a thing for you. Dont worry, shes not so bad once you get to know her.- She said. I could barely believe that. Here i was, getting basic abuse on the first day of school.
-I dunno. Im just trying to make some friends. Its hard being the new girl, ya know?-
-I was the new girl. But then i made friends with a whole group of people. Want me to introduce you properly to them?- She asked, taking a hold of my hand. I was stunned. It was the first time I didnt have to make the friends on my own, my friends just came to me this time around. I nodded. She held my hand, walking me over to a group of people. Two of which were Beck and Jade, 2 of which were the girl and boy who gave ideas for the improv, and one boy who was holding a ventriloquist dummy in one hand and talking to the group.
Tori looked at me and smiled, reassuring me this would be far less painful. -Hey guys, i want you to meet Kelly. Shes kinda nervous about being the new girl, so can anyone vouch for me that shes having a better day then i was my first day?-
They looked at each other, agreeing for sure that i was.
-She got coffee poured on her her first day!- The girl with red hair said all excitedly. -She sorta looked like a wet dog. I like dogs.-
Tori glared at her, and then at Jade. I got the feeling there were some mighty fine tensions between the girls in this group at some point in time and space. I blushed, joining the group by having a seat on the floor, my knees drawn up so they couldnt see up my skirt.
-So tell us, Kelly. Where are you from?- The african american boy, Andre was his name, asked me. I looked up with gleaming eyes.
-Well i moved here from Brighton, North Carolina, but im orignally from Stolkholm.- I said smiling a little bit at the thought of my childhood.
-Where is Stockholm?- The redhead asked, quite serious in her cluelessness.
Beck looked up. -Its in Sweden, Cat.- He said, looking back at me. My heart was racing again. I hadnt felt this way before about anyone, personally about a boy i just met to boot. Jade glared at me, grabbing onto Beck's arm long enough to keep me knowing that she was his and he was hers. I looked down shyly.
-Oh, well i love their meatballs.- Cat said sweetly, again, seriously. I was suprised. This group of people was very diverse and very cool. I liked it alot. It was different then my group at my old school. This cast of characters were colorful and bright.
After school that day, I stood outside by the curb, waiting for my dad to come pick me up. He was sure taking his sweet time, so i sat down and read my texts.
*Dont forget to have your father pick up milk and cake mix after school for your sisters birthday. Love YOU!* Mom...
*Hey girly girl. Hows starting school going for you? Miss you loads!* Gia...
*Hey what up?* Tori...I just asked tori for her number today so i could keep tabs on everything. I answered back to her text quicker then Gia's. Suddenly i got a quick message back from her. *Hey i gave Andre, Beck and Cat your number. i hope you dont mine. they will b textin ya soon!* I gulped. So many new people getting my number already. it made me nervous. But whatever, they were soon to be my new friends right? And she didnt give Jade my number, so i was ok with that.
When i got home from school, i had 2 new texts. One from Cat, and one from...Beck...I opened up Cat's first *Hey Kelly! How r u?*
I ignored her message and got straight onto Becks. My heart pounded against my chest as i opened it. His wasnt like everyone elses though. *Hey kelly. i hope you r ok from 2day. that cut on your arm looked like it really hurt.*
*yeah, im fine.* i texted him and put my phone away. After dinner i had a new one.
*Good, im just glad ur ok. you looked really sick* he wrote. i just smiled.
*Thanx for worryin bout me.* i replyed, my heart fluttered a little. I went to bed feeling satisfied with the first day of school. Maybe not the best day ever, but it was sure better then anyone i had yet.
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The next day, i went to school beaming. I stepped through the threshold of Hollywood Arts with a smile on my face. As i looked down the short flight of steps, i could see Tori and Cat talking by the lockers. I walked over to join them quickly.
-Hi guys.- I said, a little shyly..
Tori grinned. -Hey Kelly, how are you doing today?-
Cat looked over at her with a sad gaze. -Why didnt you say hi to me like that?-
-Yes i did, Cat.- She corrected her friend. Cat looked shocked and stepped back.
-Whats that suppose to mean?- She freaked out. I looked to the 2 girls, confused more then anything. No way could she really be that dumb could she? I shook my head and stepped back. As the girls bickered back and forward, i could see Jade and Beck walking by me. Jade looked over at me, her eyes dropped and she held onto Beck's hand as tightly as possible. I sighed. What was the point in trying to look at him. Jade would just steal his gaze from me to her.
I turned my head back to Tori and Cat and both of them were just in awe. -What?- I asked
-Jade never acts like that unless shes worried Beck is gonna leave her. Did you say something to him?- Tori asked me. I was taken aback by the question.
-Are you kidding? I dont even know him. Why would I-I have said anything to make Jade jealous?- I asked. The girls just looked at each other.
Cat turned her head as the bell rang. -Gonna be late! Cmon! Cmon!- She pulled the 2 of us into the classroom. Sikowitz had yet to appear in the classroom, so we all stood around talking. I joined the group of Tori, Cat, Beck, Jade, Andre and Robbie. Everyone stood around talking about the days events. Everyone was excited, hearing about a school shindig that was coming up the at the end of the month. I just smiled and nodded when nessecary. It wasnt like i needed to speak. I just liked to listen to them. But i did have a question.
-Um guys? What is this school shindig?- I asked. The group looked at me confused, but then realized this was my first time at a new school like this.
-All the students get together and get all dressed up and come to the school to party and eat and dance.- Andre said, easing my confusion greatly. -Have you never been to one before?-
-No i havent. Thats why im asking.- I said sheepishly. -Is this like a dating affair?-
-Let me guess.- Jade interupted my thoughts. -Just because youve never been to a school like this, means you have no idea about anything thats the difference between a dating dance, and a shindig?-
-Sorry...- was all i could muster to say. I blushed bright red at this point and looked away. Just in that minute, Sikowitz came into the room and students scattered.
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I got a text from Cat that night.*I kno its late, but i have a ? for u!* I texted her back *what?*
A few moments later, i got a new text. *Do you think that beck is cute?*
Instantly i was blushing. *yes and no*
*why no?* she asked. I just shook my head *I still dont know him*
I didnt get a reply after that, so i turned myself back to my improv homework. Suddenly, my phone started to vibrate again. I looked down. and It was Beck. I felt my face go hot once again. Quickly i looked at my phone.
*what r u doing?* he asked. I replyed *homework. u?*
*Studying. Want 2 study 2gether?* suddenly i almost had the urge to scream in excitement. but then i forgot...*Wont Jade b mad?*
*Who says she has 2 know?* I suddenly found myself giggling lightly. I knew this was good and bad at the same time.
*my house?* i texted him. He texted back quicker then ever *Ill be there in 10. Address?*
I texted him my address and didnt get a reply from him. I knew he was on his way. and i was excited.
