MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11 WESTCHESTER HIGHSCHOOL; MASSIE'S LOCKER 7:30 AM
Massie groanedas she stuffed her books into her locker. It was terrible Monday on top of a very terrible weekend. The sleepover was just okay, and a sleepover has never been just okay in Massie's 14 years of life. They managed to get throught their Reinforcement rules which went something like this:
'URGENT RE-INFORCEMENTS'
BY: MB & PALS
1. LBRs, non-GLUs, and EWs are strictly prohibited from mall trips and sleepovers. ( exception of Nina )
Massie had winced at the last addition to the rule.
2. No boy or man will ever come between any member of the Pretty Committee.
3. Wear all denim on Tuesdays.
4. It is a must we will set a trend at least four times a week. (See Rule # 2)
5. NO BURBERRY. NO UGG BOOTS. Can you say yuh-uck?
6. There are absolutely no secrets between us.
Massie had tried to pretend she wasn't breaking on of the rules.
7. Always and forever let each other borrow things and don't dare let anyone out on the newest fashion.
8. Absolutely no backstabbing whatsoever inside the Committee.
9. But absolutely front-stabbing to wannabes outside of the Committee.
10. Finally, don't you dare were the same outfit twice in one month.
Massie had taped the rules inside her locker right under her mirror to show her friends how dedicated she is, or at least trying to be dedicated to the Pretty Committee.
"Hey, Massie. Some boy dropped this off here just 5 minutes before you came." Lacey said handing Massie a gold heart charm and neatly folded note. She was at her own locker attempting to fit her softball equipment in the same locker her school stuff were in. Her hair was in three braids and she was dressed in a Volcom T-shirt, white skirt, and black leggings. Massie thought she reminded her of Lane Abeley but didn't mind because Lacey knew all the gossip and everything that went on in WHS and she needed her.
Massie instantly recognized it the bracelet.
'M,
I WAS CLEANING MY ROOM THE OTHER DAY & FOUND THIS. I KNOW U WANTED ME TO KEEP IT, BUT HEY, I BOUGHT IT FOR U AND YOU SHOULD HAVE IT. A KEEPSAKE.
D'
Massie mind flashed back to the day Derrington had given it to her right after their Lake Placid trip in 7th grade. She was in a terrible state worrying that she might be expelled (which turned out Dylan's Mom and Alicia's Dad were able to pull some strings) and Derrington tried to make her happier by giving this to her. She had always worn it between her crown charm and purse charm. When they broke up last spring, she had given it back.
The whole reason she broke up with him was because she wanted to 'test the waters' and see what other boys had to offer. She had told Derrington that she doesn't really know if it's temporary or not and she never really given him an answer ever since. She was still looking out for the perfect guy.
And now by the way she was clutching the charm in her hand she didn't know if she had the right guy with her all along.
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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11 WHS OFFICE 7:45 AM
"Good morning, Westchester Highschool." Alicia said clearly and boldly into the microphone. "There are just a few announcements that the PTA would like to say ." She handed the microphone over to the PTA president, a blond lady around her forties who was dressed in a Burberry suit, took the mic from Alicia. She wished one of her friends was here so she could punch them for the woman's fashion.
As the PTA lady spoke, Alicia peeked over to the main desk where Nina was getting her schedule ready with the secretary. She looked exhausted but content at the same time. Alicia wished the best for her cousin.
She was happy that Massie had taken Nina's arrival fairly well. The worst thing she had said at the sleepover was, "Oh, just don't try stealing our men again. And we'll be okay." Massie had meant it and Alicia knew with Nina's condition, she was in no place to steal anyone's man. After that comment, Massie had been nice to Nina and Alicia wondered if she was just being fake about it. She also didn't dare tell any of her friends about Nina being pregnant, because her friends were the worst gossipers in the world and she knew the whole school would know by tomorrow.
".. and we will be holding it tomorrow afternoon. Back to the lovely Alicia Rivera." PTA Lady handed back the mic.
"Also, the Art Club will be having a meeting today in the gym to discuss decorations for the Back-to-School Dance. Speaking of the Back-To-School Dance, it will be held in 3 weeks so be ready and have your dancing shoes ready." She knew she was definitely going with Josh.Alicia finished her speech and put the mic back on the Principal's desk. She walked over to Nina to see how she was doing.
"Well, Nina it seems you're not the only addition to Westchester High this morning." Ms. Gem, the plump secretary who wore too much makeup, motioned to a boy sitting on the bench directly in front of her desk. He wore a Yankees baseball cap, a T-shirt that said 'WANT ME TO HELP YOU OUT? JUST TELL ME WHERE YOU CAME IN' and the baggiest jeans Alicia's ever seen. He was pretty cute with his nice lips and stunning royal blue eyes. except for the way he was smirking at the girls.
"What's up, beautiful?" He said to Alicia. Ms. Gem was too busy on the phone to hear what they were saying.
Alicia looked at him in disgust. "Ew, you loser. Why don't you help yourself out and get the hell outta this school."
He licked his lips. "Oooh.. she has an attitude."
Alicia rolled her eyes at him. Nina spoke for her. "Watch out, bud. She has a boyfriend."
He stood up and walked right next to them. Alicia could hear him breathing and she wanted to push him away from her. "Well, I know you won't be having a boyfriendanytime soon because of your little .. problem." He patted his stomach lightly.
Alicia and Nina both gasped. "How do I know?" He said taking the words right of their mouths. "Ms. Gem practically shouted it over the phone when she was talking to your Aunt when I first arrived. Let's see.. you're going to be here until you show and she supposedly promised she won't tell anyone else in this school. But.. it'll be our little secret if you do something for me."
Alicia glared at him. Nina gulped as he leaned towards her to whisper in her ear.
Nina's eyes widened. "No way!"
He smiled. "Awww.. " He reached for Nina's stomach.
Nina grabbed Alicia's hand and they stormed out of the office.
"What? What is it?" Alicia said panicking.
"He wants me to make you break with Josh and hook you up with him. He wants you." Nina said.
Alicia's stomach dropped. The way that boy acted mischeviously gave her a creepy feelings. Of course she wasn't going to break up with Josh, but somehow she had a feeling that this guy was slick.
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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11 MARVIL RESIDENCE 6:35 PM
Dylan made a beeline for her refrigerator right after she dropped her multiple shopping bags in the foyer. The Pretty Committee had put their Re-Inforcement rules into action and went on a major shopping spree that afternoon.
She grabbed a slice of Rachel's famous carrot cake and stuffed it into her mouth. She felt good. She hadn't made herself thrown up since Thursday and she made a new promise never to do it again.
There was a note on the fridge that said, " Out grocery shopping. Be back soon, my beautiful red-headed Dylan.-Rach"
After compliments from Rachel, Massie, Kristen, Claire, Alicia, and even Nina that she was getting skinnier made her super-high on life. And plus the fact she saw Olivia and Chris fight today made her hearts soar.
She was about to grab a Yoo-Hoo when she heard laughter from the living room. She tiptoed her way through the gigantic hallway and peeked into the living room. Her eyes popped open when she saw her Mom cuddling it up with her English teacher, Mr. Heinz. Mr. Myner in 7th grade and now THIS?
"Won't your daughter be home soon? Is she okay? It's been pretty long since school ended at 3." Mr. Heinz said before he kissed her mother gently on the lips. She gagged.
"Ohh.. she's out with her friends. Who cares? She's 14, she'll be fine. Now let's get to talking about you and me." Merri-Lee Marvil reached for another kiss.
Dylan's eyes watered. Her mother would rather make-out with her English teacher than know how she's doing.
"Are you sure, Merri-Lee? She'll be okay?" Mr. Heinz was the super-senstitive type who put people before him.
"Yeah... she's probably eating a hamburger. Now.. quiet!" Merri-Lee insisted.
She darted towards her steps and went up to her room.
'No one loves me.' She stood over the toilet seat and got sucked into her depression again. In a few minutes she was flushing down carrot cake and jumped into her bed sobbing.
Her mom had come up an hour later saying, "Dyl, I didn't know you came home. Rachel just made dinner. Come down, okay?"
She never came down that night.
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NEXT CHAPTER: KRISTEN & MANNY'S BET. ALICIA GETS IN A BIG MESS WITH THE GUY SHE MET IN THE OFFICE. CLAIRE CONFESSES SOMETHING TO MASSIE.
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