Chapter 3: Alex's Pull and Crushing
"YES!" Alex yelled, jumping up and down as the final bell rang.
"Alex, calm down. Its not that big a deal." Juanita said.
"Dude, its spring break." Alex said.
"Well, my spring break doesnt start till I leave to meet up with you guys in New Orleans. I cant wait till that party, its gonna be sick." Juanita said.
"I know right, Im soo pumped. And were driving the old bus down there so itll be just like old times." Alex smiled. He found Rosalinas old van in the student parking lot. "Alright, I think everyones waiting in the van. Ill talk to you later."
The two best friends exchanged their secret handshake and parted ways. Alex ran towards the old van, where Thomas was sitting on the roof doing God knows what, and Juanita skated in the opposite direction.
"Thomas, what are you doing on the roof?" Alex called.
"I dont know, chilling." Thomas answered.
"Well, get down. Youre gonna create a crater in the van." Alex said. Thomas sighed and got down.
"Wow, Ive been yelling at him for 15 minutes and all it took was an 11 year old to yell at him." Rosalina said. "Shows how much pull Alex has with everyone."
"What can I say? Im awesome!" Alex said, climbing in the van and sitting in the back in-between David and Qaasim. Rosalina started the car and the radio blasted. Everyone rolled down the windows and started to sing along to Ice Cream Paint Job. Rosalina parked outside the studio and everyone piled out.
"guys, rehearse the set list for the concerts in New Orleans, then pick out what pictures we want on the programs and then I might show you guys what the album looks like. And make sure before you leave today you put your outfits for the shows and album party on the bus. Ill leave the keys for you guys." Cooper announced, sitting at his desk.
After rehearsal, the band followed Coopers instructions but he left early so they couldnt see the album. Everyone went home and finished up packing for their trip.
"And the sun will find us all eventually..." Kristinas phone rang the next morning. She moaned and picked it up.
"Girl, it is 7 in the freakin morning. What do you want?" She asked, yawning.
"Im outside your house, lets get some breakfast!" Rosalina said. Kristina got up and looked out the window and saw Rosalina sitting in her van.
"Ughhh fine. Let me say goodbye to my parents cause Ill just catch a ride with you to the studio. Come in and grab my bag. Its in the foyer." Kristina hung up and said a quick goodbye to her parents.
"Hi best friend!" Rosalina said as Kristina got in the car.
"Ugh, you sicken me." She moaned. Her phone vibrated and she smiled at the message and answered back.
"What are you so smiley about?" Rosalina asked as she stopped at a red light.
"Oh uhh, I texted...someone last night and he just now answered." Kristina said, avoiding eye contact with her best friend.
"He? A boy?! Kristina Reyes you never told me you were crushing!" Rosalina nearly shouted.
"Uhmm, who said I was crushing?"
"Girl, I know you. So, lets share details."
"Okay, so you cant tell ANYONE but I think Im falling for David."