Jess POV
I look into the rear view mirror as I touched up hair. When I'm done I look over to Tasha, who's looking outside in almost fear.
"Listen, I know it takes you a while to feel secure, and comfortable around new people. I know your nervous, I am too, but we have each other! So we are already winning in the game that is life." I said cheerfully.
Tasha looks at me and smiles, "Yeah, you're all I need."
"Exactly, we will grow old but still look like we are 60 when we're 80 and we will live next to each other or together and we will spend the days on our porch looking out at the ocean!" I told her.
She laughed, "Sounds like a plan." She then looks out the window and her smile fades.
"Hey!" I said gaining her attention again, "We have practically the exact same schedule. It's only third period when you have French and I have art, and fifth period when I have Italian and you have writing."
"Yeah. If I need you your there." She smiled at me.
Then I turned on the radio, "We need some inspiration right now." I grinned at her.
I turned to a station and the beginning of One Step At A Time by Jordan Sparks comes on. Tasha's face lit up.
(Jess singing. Natasha singing. Both singing)
Hurry up and wait
So close, but so far away
Everything that you've always dreamed of
Close enough for you to taste
But you just can't touch
You wanna show the world, but no one knows your name yet
Wonder when and where and how you're gonna make it
You know you can if you get the chance
In your face as the door keeps slamming
Now you're feeling more and more frustrated
And you're getting all kind of impatient waiting
We live and we learn to take
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen when it's
Supposed to happen and we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time
You believe and you doubt
You're confused, you got it all figured out
Everything that you always wished for
Could be yours, should be yours, would be yours
If they only knew
You wanna show the world, but no one knows your name yet
Wonder when and where and how you're gonna make it
You know you can if you get the chance
In your face as the door keeps slamming
Now you're feeling more and more frustrated
And you're getting all kind of impatient waiting
We live and we learn to take
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen when it's
Supposed to happen and we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time
When you can't wait any longer
But there's no end in sight
when you need to find the strength
It's your faith that makes you stronger
The only way you get there
Is one step at a time
We live and we learn to take
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen when it's
Supposed to happen and we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time
We live and we learn to take
One step at a time
There's no need to rush
It's like learning to fly
Or falling in love
It's gonna happen when it's
Supposed to happen and we
Find the reasons why
One step at a time
The song ended and I looked at Tasha and we smiled. I pulled into the school parking lot and Tasha started to shake her leg, you can tell that she's still trying to control her nerves.
"Hey," I said taking her hand, "take a deep breathe, it's okay. Let's take advice from Sparks. Today just take the day one step at a time, if you need me and I'm not next to you call me or text me and I'll come running."
She smiled took a deep breathe and got out of the car. Now I took a deep breathe and took my own advice. One step at a time... We walked into the school and went to the office. Tasha was already looking closed off so I took her hand and continued walking. There were three girls in front of the office. A dark skinned girl, a brunette olive skinned, and a bubbly looking blonde girl.
They were blocking the door so I spoke up, "Um hi, sorry to interrupt but we are new and need to get to the office." I smiled.
They smiled back and the blonde started talking before the others, "Oh my gosh I LOVE your shirt! It gorgeous! Oh yeah! I'm Caroline Forbes." The blonde said then pointed to the sad looking brunette and said, "this is my friend Elena Gilbert and that's my friend Bonnie Bennet." She finished with pointing at the dark skinned girl.
"Hi, I'm Jessica Hale," I said then motioned toward Tasha who looked like she was never going to speak again, "and this is my best friend Natasha Sanchez. But you can call me Jess or Jessie, and you can call her Tash or Tasha. Sorry I'm rambling. I do that when I'm nervous and Tash doesn't speak when she's nervous. It's our first day. But I already told you guys that. I'm gonna stop talking now." I laughed.
"It's fine, we have a talker too." Bonnie said looking directly at Caroline.
"I'm don't talk that much!" She exclaimed. But by the looks Elena and Bonnie were giving her I'd say that isn't true.
Elena looked at Tasha and smiled, "It's okay to be nervous on your first day. But if you guys were worried about friends don't be. Everyone is really nice here. In fact, We can help show you around and you both can sit with us at lunch today."
Tasha smiled and said, "Thank you."
I smiled because that's always a good sign when Tasha starts talking.
Caroline's voice broke my thoughts when she asked, "What are you both into? What do you do for fun?"
"Well," I looked at Tasha and smiled, "I love to dance, sing, oh and I'm really into cheerleading, I was thinking about trying out." I looked at Tasha.
She took a deep breathe and said, "I'm also into dancing, singing, and cheerleading. But I really enjoy writing."
Elena perked up at hearing that.
"I love writing too." Elena told Tasha.
They smiled at each other and I knew they'd be good friends.
"And I'm the cheerleading captain, we are all on the team, you should come to our next practice it's in a few days." Caroline gushed happily.
"Alright we will do that." I told her.
Elena then said she'd be back and left looking upset, Caroline walked off telling me to find her and she's show me around.
Tasha and I then headed for the office. Tasha walked in front of me and next thing I know I'm bumping into her. I look up to see a boy with green eyes and light brown hair in front of Tasha. I don't know why but I already didn't like the guy. But I'm extremely over protective.
Tasha's POV
I walked into the office with Jess following me. Those girls were nice, I think we'd all make good friends. Suddenly I walked into a hard chest. I looked up and saw a boy with bright green eyes and hair that looked so perfect.
"Hi, sorry I wasn't paying attention." He said, "I'm Stefan."
He held his hand out. I didn't know what to do when I felt someone walk into me. Jess! She'll know what I should do. I turned and looked at her wide eyed. She was looking at Stefan.
"Sup Blondey." She said to him.
"Actually it's Stefan." He said.
"Ahhh, well Blondey, I'm Jessica my friends call me Jess or Jessie SOOO... You can call me Jessica." She said.
She turned to me and said, "Come on Tasha."
She grabbed my hand and walked us up to the desk she looked at the lady and smiled.
"Hi I'm Jessica Hale and this is Natasha Sanchez. We are new and need to get lockers and our schedules please." She smiled brightly.
The lady smiled and said, "I've been expecting you two. Here you are. The room numbers are next to the classes along with the teachers name. Enjoy your first day."
"Thank you." Jess replied and walked out holding my hand.
I looked back to see Stefan standing dumbfounded. I smiled slightly when he saw me looking at him and he smiled back. Suddenly I felt more nervous than I ever have before but at the same time I felt like I could tell him anything.
Strange...
We walked over to Caroline and she started to show us around.