Words can't explain how sorry I am that this is late but they can help me write my fanfiction for you. And though I said words can't explain how sorry I am I decided to upload every single last word that I have typed so far. I got out of school last week and I've been busy since then but don't think I've forgotten about you guys because I haven't! I love every last one of you who reviewed especially Stella who kept reviewing telling me to hurry my ass up even though she didn't use those exact words it was implied that way in my mind. And don't worry I mean that in a good way. Now I know it may seem a little boring but I promise good things are coming your way but I just need some things to go in between so it would be great if you guys could throw out some suggestions. But enough talking...or reading or writing on to the story! Also sorry if there's any mistakes I didn't exactly reread it.
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" Have a nice day. I will see you all tomorrow," Mrs. Jones said as the bell rang. We barely got any work done on this thing, with Brandon constantly getting sidetracked and me trying to get him back on track there just wasn't enough time.
" Brandon you really need to help me out with this thing. We're supposed to be doing it together and I'm doing all the work when I'm not trying to stop you from goofing off," I said as we walked out of class.
" Sunshine I'm sorry. I promise I'll try harder," he said. " Good and to ensure that you do, tomorrow morning I'm coming over so I can give you your first tutor lesson," I said. " W-what? No you don't have to come over," he stammered nervously.
" Am I not welcome anymore or something," I laughed. What's up with him? He was fine just a minute ago, now he just looks like a deer in head lights. He's stammering, can't seem to stay in one place, and can't seem to look me in the eye anymore.
What's got him so worked up? " No you're welcome it just...just that…" he trailed off trying to find an excuse. " Then what's the problem," I asked trying to get him to look me in the eye.
" Nothing Sunshine. I'll just see you tomorrow morning I guess," he mumbled before walking off. Did I say something wrong? Why doesn't he want me to come over?
Maybe something's going on with his family? I haven't seen them in years who knows how much has changed. " Hey baby sis," Riven said snapping me out of my thoughts.
" Oh hey Riv," I said. " You ready to go?" He asked jerking a thumb towards the main doors. " I thought you had football practice?" " I did but they cancelled it so now you have the pleasure of riding home with me."
" Whatever I just gotta get my stuff and I'll meet you at the car," I said. He gave a quick nod at that and headed towards the car while I made my way towards my locker.
When I got to my locker I found Brandon leaning against it as his eyes searched through the crowd of hallways looking for somebody. " Looking for someone," I asked scanning the crowd for who knows what.
" Oh Sunshine yeah I was looking for you," he said looking down at me. Why do guys always have to be taller than me? In fact everybody is taller than me! My dad, Riven, and my mom are all taller than me and I'm just standing her looking up to everybody.
" Me? Why?" I asked meeting his eyes. " I put my stuff in your locker remember," he said in a 'duh' tone. " Oh yeah sorry," I said sheepishly as I quickly opened my locker. I reached in and grabbed his stuff and handed it to him.
" Here ya go," I said handing him his stuff. I turned back to my locker when I noticed a small notebook that must've slipped out of his stuff. I turned to give it to him but when I did he was gone.
And he didn't even say thank you. Boys. I rolled my eyes as I took another look at the book. It was a simple small red notebook that read 'This book belongs to the sexiest man alive' on the cover and had his phone number printed right next to it.
I scoffed at that. He is such a fuckboy. But I decided to flip through it anyways. Big mistake…
It was like a player handbook. It had the names of all the girls in the school, a description of them, their rating from 1-10 on if their a good kisser and if they look good, and their phone numbers!
It even listed 'turn-ons' for some of the girls! I almost threw up when I accidently read some of them. I knew Brandon was a pervert but this?! We need to have a serious talk about this.
I flipped through the pages quickly only glancing at some of the horrid things written in it but one page caught my attention. I flipped back through the pages looking for the one I actually wanted to see.
Found it. It wasn't like the rest of the pages in the book. It described the girl so differently. It read…
She's gorgeous. She's mesmerizing. Her hair shines in the sun like a golden sheet and her eyes sparkle like a thousand stars. Her body looked as if God had spent extra long making her perfect in every way. Long beautiful legs. Gorgeously tanned. Hypnotizing honey eyes.
I don't know why but every time I see her it makes my heart beat faster, hands get sweaty, and its like a thousand butterflies start flapping around inside me.
She's nice but fiesty. Fragile but strong. She can make anyones bad day a good one and she can make anyone smile. Especially me. Whenever I see her I smile.
Sometimes I don't even know that I'm smiling she just does that to me. And her laugh. Her laugh makes me feel like...like how a fat kid feels about donuts. She's beautiful in every way imaginable, but I can't have her.
For reasons that are just too hard to explain.
" Wow," was all I could mutter out. I never would've pinned Brandon to actually like someone and want something more than sex form them.
Does Brandon actually like this girl? Why can't he have her? When did he start liking her?
" Who is she," I muttered angrily. I don't know why I was angry but I just was. It's not like I like Brandon or anything. It's just...just..arghh! I bet she's not even as mesmerizing as he says she is! She probably looks like an ogers butt!
All these negative thoughts flooded through my brain in an instant about a girl I didn't even know. I don't know what happened it's like a wave of...jealousy washed over me.
None of this makes any sense! Brandon possibly liking someone for real and me being jealous because of it?!
" Hey baby sis! You coming?!" Riven yelled from down the hallway. " Yeah I'll be there in a second," I yelled back. I must of been reading for a while now cause everyone's gone now.
I stuffed my things into my bag along with the book and ran to catch up with Riven. " What took you so long," he asked as I hopped into the front seat. " Sorry I was just...reading something," I said.
He scrunched his eyebrows together but started the car anyways. " Oh you gotta drop me off at Luke's house," I said as we pulled up on a stoplight. " I am not just going to drop you off at some guys house," he huffed.
" Riven you know Luke," I exclaimed. " No I don't," he argued. Of course he was lying they're on the football team together. " Riven if you don't drop me off I'll walk there," I challenged him.
" Fine," he muttered irritatedly. Point Stella.
" Thanks," I said getting out of the car when we arrived at Luke's. " Wait how are you going to get home?" " I'll just ask Luke if he can take me home," I shrugged slamming the door shut and walking towards the front door.
It was a fairly large house, not quit as large as ours thoug, with a white picket fence going all the way around. It also had a single glass door and a carpet at the front of it that read Watson.
I knocked on the door and not a moment later a women with shoulder length blonde hair opened the door. She looked almost exactly like Luke but instead of green eyes she had brown eyes. " Hello. You must be Stella, I'm Luke's mom," she said sweetly," Please come in."
The inside was just as nice as the outside. Big kitchen with clean white walls at the far side of the room and then there's the living room and famly room next to each other.
( Sorry I'm really bad at explaining houses) Had a couple abstract paintings here and there but was overall really nice. The there was a stairwell left to the door leading upstairs.
" Luke your friends here," she called out. Luke hopped down the stairs and what do you know his nose looks all better too.
" Thanks mom. Hey Stella," he said. He had changed out of the clothes he was wearing earlier and threw on some black sweatpants and a white tee. " Hey," I smiled.
" Well you to have fun. I'm going to go catch up on some work," she patted us on the back before scurring off somewhere. " Come on let's go out back," Luke said.
" Let me just go get the paintball gun first," he said before jogging off real quick. Once Luke got the paintball gun we headed to the garage where luckily the cars were parked on the curb so no 'accidents' could happen.
He came back holding a camouflaged patterned gun. It looked like a Tippmann TCR magfed tactical compact rifle paintball gun. I play a lot of Call of Duty with Riven.
" Ok Stella, first things first. Do you now how to hold a painball gun," he asked as held up the gun. " Yeah totally," I lied taking the gun from his gasp.
" All you gotta do is…" I mutered as I fondeled with the gun helplessly. " Here let me see it," he chuckled holding his hand out. I sighed as I gave up trying and handed him the gun. I'm a lot better with guns on the Xbox.
" So first you have to put this part under your elbow and then put your hand on.." he stopped once he looked up at me. I had absolutely no idea what he was saying and it probably showed on my face too.
" Come here," he grabbed my hand and pulled me close too him. He turned me around, so my back was against his chest, and lifted the gun up. He grabbed one of my hands and placed it on the back of the gun.
" This is where you hold the gun," he whispered taking my hand. My breath hitched slightly. His warm breath fanned over the back of my neck. His chest was pressed against my back and his hand was covering mine.
It was nice but I didn't quite get that sensation I feel when I touch Brandon. Not that it means anything though. It's probably just our opposite charges making a shock run through me. I wonder if he feels it too?
" And you place your other hand right here," he took my other hand and placed it on, what i guess, the trigger. Both of our hands were touching each others and we pressed againsteach other.
" Then shot," he said before he directed my hand to shoot at the target he had placed on the wall across from us. It was no bullseye but it was pretty good for my first time.
" Ehem," someone coughed. We turned our heads towards the sound to find an agitated looking Brandon leaning against the wall.
This probably looks really...really...man I don't even know what this looks like.
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Luke's POV
Stella is so hot. I was thinking before someone interrupted. " Ehem," someone coughed. I turned my head to find Brandon leaning against the outside garage wall.
He looked agitated for some reason. What is he doing here? He apologized already, so what could he want.
" Hey B," Stella said letting go of the gun. She was still against my chest, which was perfectly fine with me. " Hey bro," I said. " So this is why you asked for him," he said ignoring me, " So you could push up on him."
This just took a dangerous turn. " What?! No!" Stella exclaimed stepping away from me. He just had to ruin the moment didn't he.
" Then what was that?!" he exclaimed gesturing towards me. " He was teaching me how to hold a paintball gun!" " Sure he was," he grumbled.
What's his deal? " Oh come on man loosen up a bit. We were just having a bit of fun," I said slinging my arm back around Stella, trying to lighten the mood. " It'll be fun when I kick your ass for putting your arm around her," he narrowed his eyes at me.
" Brandon stop," Stella seethed at him, " Why would you care if he did anyway?" Seriously what's his deal?! All I did was put my arm around her. Is he jealous or something? Why would he be jealous?
He probably likes Stella, I mean who doesn't? But they're like best friends. He still could though. There's only one way to be sure though.
" Well Stella it seems that your bodyguard isn't going to loosen up anytime soon so I'll let you go now. See you later beautiful," I said kissing her cheek after.
As soon as I did that Brandon appeared next to us, nose flaring as he roughly grabbed Stella's wrist dragging her to his car. " Hey!" Stella squealed, " I guess I'll see you later Luke!" " I doubt that," Brandon said as he slammed the door shut and backed out of my driveway.
Oh yeah, he likes her. I smirked. I'm going to have a lot of fun pulling his strings and making him more and more jealous.
Stella's POV
" Brandon what is your deal," I seethed as he basically threw me in his car. One moment Luke's teaching me how to shoot a paintball gun and then I'm being pulled away by Brandon.
He just ignored me and slammed the door shut behind him. " Brandon," I kept saying but yet he kept ignoring me. " Brandon," I screeched one last time.
" What," he drawled out annoyance dripping from his voice as he gripped the steering wheel tightly. " Why did you do that? All Luke was trying to do was teach me how to shoot," I said irritated myself.
" Oh please it's obvious that he was trying to get close to you," he grumbled. " He was not," I argued back, " Why do you care anyways?!"
" I don't care," he shrugged. " Really? Cause it sure seemed like you did back at Luke's house." " Look your brother sent me over there to make sure nothing was happening. I'm just doing my job here," he said, " But he shouldn't of kissed you."
I blushed at that. What was that about? I mean it was all so sudden and out of the blue. " Stop blushing it makes you look too hot," he smirked.
I hid my face behind my hands as I felt my blush grow darker. " I hate you," I narrowed my eyes at Brandon as I removed my hands from my face.
He chuckled as he faced back towards the road. Well at least that lightened the mood up a bit.
I let out a breath as we pulled up at my house. " But no Sunshine I was serious," he said shifting in his seat. " About what?" I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion.
" About you being too hot when you blush," he said leaning in a bit closer. " I mean one of these days Sunshine I might not be able to control myself," he winked.
We were now inches apart and I could feel another blush creeping up my neck. " There's that blush again," he said in a low voice as he trailed his thumb across my cheek.
What is happening right now?
RING! RING!
Brandon's phone ringing snapped us out of...whatever that was. Brandon muttered a few profanities before he dug into his pocket and took out his phone.
" Hello," he said gruffly into the phone. " Oh hey Jennifer, how nice of you to call," he said perking up immediately. I stared at him as he laughed and smiled while takling to this Jennifer chick. Maybe she's the girl he was describing in the book?
But what if she's not? Then who is the mystery girl?
" Ok. See you later then," he said before hanging up. " Now where were we," he said turning back towards me. Is he serious?!
I'm so glad I'm over that stupid crush I had on him. I scoffed as I jumped out the car and stomped over to my front door. " I was just kidding Sunshine," I heard him shout from his car.
Kidding my ass! Boys are so irritating! " Ugh," I groaned as I walked in the house and face planted on the couch. " Well is everything alright," I heard a deep voice chuckle.
I looked up to see my dad sitting on the loveseat across from the couch I'm on looking up from his newspaper with an amused look on his face. " Everything's fine daddy," I groaned as my face sunk back into the couch.
" Ok hunny," he chuckled as he continued to read his newspaper. Why do old people read newspaper? We have internet for a reason.
" Oof!" I let out a huge breath as a something set itself on my back. " Dad! I think we let an elephant in the house and now its sitting on me!" I exclaimed as I wiggled from under the crushing weight.
" What?! An elephant is like 100x heavier than me," Riven exclaimed. " Riven get off me! You may not be as heavy as an elephant but you're still fat!"
" Nope not ntil you apologize for calling me fat," he pouted like a baby. That's it. I reached my hand back and grabbed his shirt throwing him to the ground.
Phew! I can breath again! I flipped my hair over my shoulder as I was about to head upstairs, that was before Riven grabbed my leg pulling me down!
We started rolling around on the floor, pinning each other each time. "Ok ok, I give up!" he groaned as I sat on him this time. " And I always will," I stuck my tongue at him playfully.
" You only won because I let you," he retorted. Liar.
" This is why we can't have glass furniture," my dad sighed shaking his head. I rolled my eyes as I jumped off of Riven and skipped upstairs.
" Brandon what are you doing in my room," I asked. As soon as I opened my door I was met with Brandon laying on my bed. " Well while you and Riven were fighting, I talked to your dad a bit and then came to hang out in here," he said getting up. " I said what not how." " I just wanted to discuss when we start this tutoring stuff," he said walking over to my dresser.
He skimmed over the pictures that were placed all around, but stopped at my favorite one. It was a picture of all of us when we were young. " I remember this," he smiled picking up the picture
" Yeah that one's my favorite," I smiled as I jumped on the bed. " You know Sunshine I really missed you," he said setting the picture down. " I missed you too."
" No I mean I really really missed you. You were my best friend and then when you left…" he trailed off as saddened expression came over his face. " Hey," I got up and walked over to him.
" I'm not going anywhere anytime soon," I smiled slightly intwining our hands together. Odd. They fit perfectly together.
His soft but rough fingers rubbed the back of my hand gently sending yet another tingle to soar through my body. Why does he make me feel this way? What's so special about his touch that gets me this way?
" You better not. Last time you weren't there when I needed you," he said. But he looked nervous afterwards like he had said something he shouldn't have.
" What do you mean you needed me? Did something happen while I was gone?" I asked confused. Everything seems fine with him, what could possibly be wrong?
He stood there with a conflicted look across his face before he finally said, No. Nothing happened Sunshine." " Are you sure beca-" " I'm positive," he cut me off.
We just stood there staring at each other for a while. " Stella someone's here for you," my dad called to me from upstairs. " Coming," I yelled back. I, regrettably, let go of Brandon's hand and made my way towards the stairwell.
" What are you doing?" Brandon asked as I was about to hoist myself up on the rail. " Sliding down duh," I said before I jumped on and slide down.
" Will you ever just walk down the stairs like a normal person?" Riven asked. " Nope," I said popping the 'p'.
" Oh hey Olivia," I said as I saw her on the couch talking with my dad. " Hey Stella. I hope you don't mind that I'm here, I had nothing else to do today so I came to see if you wanted to hang out," she smiled.
" Yeah I'd love to but, how'd you figure out where I lived?" I asked sheepishly. " Oh the girls told me," she blushed.
" Hey. Olivia, right?" Brandon said as he appeared next to me. " Yes, sorry I-I didn't know you were here," she stuttered as her blush got brighter.
Why does she always do that? Whenever she sees him she blushes.
" Umm let me go get my bag and I'll be down in a sec," I said before walking upstairs. I quickly ran to my room grabbed my bag and ran back down.
I was about to say something, but the sight that I was met with stopped me. Brandon and Olivia were sitting on the couch together, super close, and it looked like they were flirting with each other.
Well it looked more like Olivia was doing most of the flirting though. She was twirling her brown hair through her fingers and had her hand stroking Brandon's arm. She was also...giggling.
" Olivia," I said slowly, breaking them apart. " Oh Stella you're back," Olivia coughed akwardly. " Yeah you ready to go," I asked jerking my thumb towards the door.
" Yeah...is Brandon coming?" she asked smiling back at Brandon. " Well...I just thought we were going to hang out alone…" " That's ok Sunshine I gotta get back home anyways. See you later," he said giving me a quick hug goodbye and Olivia a quick wave.
" What," Olivia was eyeing me with a pissed off look. " Nothing. I'll meet you outside," she rolled her eyes walking away.
Ok, is it me or is Olivia turning into a whole different person?
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" Hey B," I said taking a seat next to Brandon on the bench. Riven needed to talk to one of his teachers about something, so we decided to come to school early.
So when we pulled up I noticed Brandon sitting on the bench in the quad all by himself and decided to come over here instead.
" Hey Sunshine," he said showing off his million dollar smile. I wish my smile was that mesmerizing. No wonder so many girls like him.
" What are you doing here this early?" " Riven needed to meet with some of his teachers so we came early. What about you?" " I always come here early," he said shifting in his spot.
" Why?" He's all alone out here, unless he hangs out with the teachers which I doubt very much, so why come here?
" It's peaceful. No girls trying to flirt with me. No guys getting jealous of their girls flirting with me. And the views pretty nice too," he sighed. It was pretty nice.
The sun was peeking out beyond the horizon, painting the sky shades of purple, orange, and pink. The soft rays of light cascaded over the grass as the slight breeze swept them side to side.
It was quite beautiful.
" Yeah. It's gorgeous out here," I smiled. I expected to say something back but he didn't. I turned my head to find him just staring at me. He was literally just staring at me.
Not saying anything, not blinking, just staring. I blushed. Why is he staring at me? Oh great now he's smiling and staring?!
" Why are you staring at me like that?!" I huffed tucking a strand of my hair behind my ear, " And why aren't you blinking?"
" I'm afraid that if I blink I'll miss the beauty in front of me," he smiled. Blush just went from 1 to 100. " Come on I want to show you something," he said getting up.
" Where are we going," I said. " You'll see," he said grabbing my hand.
" Is this is?" He had lead me to the back of the school, and now we were just standing in front of a bunch of big bushes. He rolled his eyes and took a step forward pushing the bushes away from the thing I was really supposed to see.
" Oh..my..god," I gasped. In front of me was a giant botanical graden inside a hive shaped dome, it was glowing a sort greenish color. A sweet aroma of honey suckles and lavender filled the air around us as we walked closer.
I pushed open the glass door and stepped in. There were many assortments of different flowers of different colors and smells. It was so beautiful. Trees with vines and flowers hanging from it all around. It was petty amazing.
" Come here, I want to show you something," Brandon took my hand. He led me past flowers of orange, white, red, and pink. I even saw some butterflies!
Don't tell anyone but I absolutely love butterflies!
" Smell this," he said picking up a deep burgundy flower. I took the flower and held it to my face.
" It smells like chocolate!" I exclaimed sniffing it again. " I knew you'd like it," he laughed, " It's called a chocolate cosmos."
" That sounds like some kind of alcohol drink," I sniffed it again. A flower that smells like chocolate?! This is a dream come true!
I am totally stealing some of these!
" I've gotta tell Flora about this place, she'd love it," I smiled glancing around at everything. " She already knows," he said leaning against the tree behind him. I gave him a puzzled look.
" She takes care of this place," he shrugged, " We use to have field trips there after you left and when we got older Flora asked if she could volunteer here."
Flora's always had a passion for plants and stuff. She's pretty much destined to love flowers, I mean it's in her name! Flora. Flower. Coincidence, nope.
I dropped down to my knees, grabbed a whole bunch of the chocolate cosmos, and sniffed them all. My nose was filled with a chocolate frenzy. I could almost taste the smooth, sweet velvety chocolate tingling on my tongue.
" Are there any other flowers here that smell like candy," I laughed getting up. " Actually yeah there is, but schools about to start so we gotta go," he said pushing off the tree behind him.
" Ugh! School," I groaned brushing off the dirt from my knees. We started walking out of the green house and back to the quad, but I didn't leave without taking one of those chocolate cosmos with me.
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" Flora how could you not tell me about the greenhouse," I asked as I met up with her and the rest of the girls after class. " Well sweetie I didn't know you were so interested in flowers," she said walking up with Tecna.
" Well I wasn't until I found out there's a flower that smells like chocolate," I said. " Brandon showed you it didn't he," she laughed. " Yeah. How'd you know?" " Ever since he smelled it when we went on the field trip there he wouldn't stop talking about taking you there one day for weeks. I can't wait to take Sunshine there when she gets back! She'll absolutely love it! She loves chocolate you know," she said mimicking a little boy's voice.
I laughed at the thought of imagining a little Brandon bouncing all over the place ranting on about showing me a flower that smelled like chocolate.
" Didn't you have a crush on him when you were little," Bloom giggled. A puzzled look crossed my face. What?! I didn't tell anybody about me having a crush on him!
" Stella don't be so surprised, it was pretty obvious to everyone," Musa laughed. "Well that's all in the past now," I cleared my throat, " Now he's just my best friend."
"He sure flirts with you a lot though," Tecna smirked. "He flirts with everyone," I retarded back.
"Who?" Sky asked appearing next to us. "Hey Sky. We're just talking about how Brandon likes Stella," Bloom said hugging Sky. "Really?" "No he doesn't!" I exclaimed.
Why do they think that he likes me? Brandon's my best friend and only my best friend!
"Hey Stella. Hey guys," Luke smiled walking up to us. "Hey Luke," we chorused. "So Stella," he said turning to me, "I had fun yesterday, even though it was cut short by a certain someone. And I think you're a great girl, beautiful, and you're really kind." "Thanks Luke" I blushed.
What is he getting at here? "So I was wondering if you wanted to...g/o on a...a," he stuttered.
"I think you mean to say date," Musa laughed slightly. "A date, yeah a date," he coughed scratching the back of his head, "Would you like to go on a date with me tomorrow?"
Did he just?
I think he did.
What do I say?
Yes.
No.
Luke's a great guy. He's funny, hot, kind, and smart. Why shouldn't I say yes? But me and Luke just started hanging out.
"Stella" I just feel like something's holding me back. "Stella" But what is that something?
"STELLA!" Bloom yelled in my face, shaking my shoulders. "Huh? What?" I shook my head. "Are you ok sweetie?" Flora asked concerned. "Yeah I was just thinking."
"So have you made a decision yet?" Tecna asked. "About what?" "About going on a date with Luke," she said. I cast my eyes over to Luke to him nervously biting his lip.
Why not go out with him?
"Stella can I talk to you for a minute," Sky asked. Before I could say yes he yanked me a few feet away from everyone. "I don't think you should go out with Luke," he whispered. "Why not?"
"Because you and Brandon are ment to go out, not you and Luke!" he whisper-exclaimed, "And plus Riven will kill Luke." "What?! Are you guys crazy?! Brandon and me aren't going to go out because we are best friends...only. And Riven knows he can't harm any guys I go on dates with unless I say its ok. It's apart of our law," I whisper-exclaimed before walking back to the group.
When I started dating I had a bad experience with Riven beating up one of the guys I was going out with because he thought the guy was looking at me 'too hard'. So after that I decided to create a law which he had to agree to.
It just stated that he wasn't allowed be anywhere near me or my date when we're out. He's not allowed to approach my date unless I am with him. And he's not allowed to harm any of my dates unless given permission by me. That one came in handy a few times.
"I'd love to go on a date with you," I whispered to Luke. "Why are you whispering," Luke asked confused. "Oh yeah," I cleared my throat, "I'd love to go on a date with you."
"Hey Sunshine. Hey girls. Hey Sky," Brandon smiled walking up next to me. "Hey B," I smiled. "What's happening over here?" he asked. We were all in a small circle, so from the outside of it I guess you could suspect something was happening.
"Me and Stella are going on a date," Luke grinned draping his arm over my shoulder. Brandon's smile immediately dropped. His hands tightened around the books that he had and his jaw visibly clenched.
"You ok B," I asked putting my hand on his arm. It seemed to help a little bit, but not much. "Yeah I'm fine," he said through clenched teeth.
"We'll be right back. We're just gonna go take a little walk," Sky said grabbing Brandon's arm and dragging him away until they disappeared from the hallway we were in.
"We'll be back too," Musa said before her and the rest of the girls ran after them. "Well then," Luke said once we were alone. "How about we go on our date next friday after the big football game," he said.
"Uh yeah. I'm good with that," I agreed. "I gotta go tell the other guys they'll never believe that you said yes," he smiled before running off. I laughed as he almost ran into someone in his excitement.
"Wow. I can't believe we talked only for 5 minutes," I muttered checking the time on my phone. "And you're about to be late for your next class if you don't hurry up," Griselda said, more like croaked, making me jump.
After I caught my breath I headed over to my next class and then after that its home sweet home into my bed for the rest of the night. Oh wait I have the paintball thing tonight! I guess my bed will have to wait until afterwards.
But then I'm going over Brandon's house early in the morning so I can tutor him in science. I guess I'm just going to have to time everything to the minute.
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"Hey Musa," I said clicking the speaker button on my phone. "Hey Stella. So are you almost ready to go paintballing? It starts in an hour right," her voice rang out.
I walked over to my dresser and pulled out some long black tights and a black short sleeved shirt. "Yeah I'm almost ready. Jake's coming to pick me up first and then we're going to come get you. And Luke said he'd meet us there."
"I just got home so I'll try to hurry up." "Why'd you just get home? I thought you were going straight home after school so you could be ready early?" I asked.
I threw off the clothes I had on and started to put on my tights. Putting on long tights is a short girls nightmare.
"I had to meet up with somebody for something real quick." "Weird. So did Riven, that's why I'm just know getting ready." There was a slight pause before she answered. " Yeah. Total coincidence," she said in a nervous tone.
"I'm going to hop in the shower. Call me when you and Jake are out front," she said quickly before hanging up.
What was her deal? She sounded fine before I brought up Riven. Something happened between her and Riven but she still hasn't told me yet.
"Stella! Jake's here," My mom yelled from downstairs. I broke out of my thoughts and grabbed my phone and ran downstairs. "Thanks mom," I kissed her on the cheek, grabbed my shoes and I was out.
"I'll have her home by midnight," Jake yelled to my mom. She smiled, waved goodbye, and went back inside. "You look nice," Jake commented as I buckled up.
"Thanks. You too," He was wearing black pants and a white tee, "But won't the white give you away though?" "We're also wearing black protective vest too so you won't really be able to see the white."
I nodded and got out my phone to call Musa. "Hello," Musa answered after a few rings. "Me and Jake are on our way." "K. I'll be waiting outside."
After we hung up I turned on the radio and relaxed for until we got to the actual paintball place.
"We're here," Jake sang turning off the car. We all hopped out the car and started walking towards a big wooden shack and waiting for us were three other people, including Luke.
"It's about time you guys got here," Luke smiled. "Not our fault Jake's a slow driver," Musa rolled her eyes. "I am not a slow driver, I just not rather get a ticket," Jake retarded.
"Hi I'm Molly and this is Mack," a girl with brown hair and dark brown eyes pointed the guy behind her while extendeing her hand to me. "Stella," I shook her hand.
I turned my extended hand towards the guy behind her as I got a good look at him. He had short dark blonde hair and brown eyes. Him and Molly sort of look alike. "How do you do pretty lady, I'm Mack," he smiled kissing my hand lightly.
"Hey back off Mack she's mine," Luke exclaimed. "Are you sure because you told me that you guys haven't even gone out with her yet!" "You're both wrong, she's mine!" Jake butted in.
"Ha! You're all wrong she's been mine since we were kids and she will be until the end of time," Musa said pulling me into a protective hug. I giggled. "Enough of this mess goofballs. I'm ready to start some paintball!"
"Sorry for my brothers arrogance. Follow me inside if you please," Molly said walking inside the shack. That explains why they look alike.
When we walked inside you could see a few paintball guns hung on the wall and jars of small paintballs of different colors on shelves all around.
"Pick your poison," Mack bowed down to us dramatically. "Dibs on this one," Musa breathed as she picked up a big gun mounted on the shelf closest to her, "Mama's gonna enjoy playing with you."
"Musa that came out so wrong," I giggled as I started my walk around the room to find my 'poison'. "Shut up Stella"
I walked around the room scanning every one of the guns. Which one should I choose? I stopped at a gun that looked like one I recognized on Call of Duty. I picked up the gun and turned it over noticing a tag that read: BT BT-4 ERC Paintball Marker
"Good choice. Now all you have to do is fill them up with the paintballs," Molly said walking over to me. I guess she probably sensed that I didn't know how to exactly do that.
She took the gun from my grasp and opened a compartment at the top of the gun. (Look the gun up if you want to understand better) She grabbed a few small jars of different colored paintballs and poured them in.
"There. Now you're all ready" "Thanks," I said. "Ok is everybody ready. I want to start this thing before it gets dark," Jake said. Everybody had already chose their guns and loaded them and were ready to go.
"Ok here's the rules: There's a fence surrounding the area in which we must stay in and there's going to be big blocks all around that you can take cover behind. And to make things more fun I decided to have the owner of this place hide 10 flags around the area and which ever team finds the most flags wins," Molly explained.
"What's the prize for the team that wins?"Jake smirked crossing his arms. "They get the prize of gloating in the other teams face," Molly smirked back taking a step closer to him.
"Well then you better be glad we're on the same team then," he said taking a step closer to her. They were close, really close. I sense chemistry! They'd be such a great couple!
"Hey lovebirds," Musa coughed, "Can we start this thing already?" The o'so lovely couple that is not officially a couple yet both rolled their eyes and backed away.
"Ok so in 5 minutes you will hear a horn which will mean the paintball game will begin," Mack said as he, Molly, and Jake gathered their things to go to their places, "And in 20 minutes another horn will sound ending the game."
"Alright team let's move out," Luke said in a soldier like voice, "Ladies I'll be the heavy work while you stay back and save yourselves." "Jake if you ever say something like that again I will punch you. I don't care if you're going on a date with my best friend. I'll do it," Musa said.
"Actually that's not a terrible idea," I said, "You and Luke distract Molly, Jake, and Mack while I go search for the flags and if you see any flags along the way stash them for later."
"Stella you're a genius and I love you," Jake hugged me, "And thank you for saving my face from being punched by Musa." "Well I can't argue with that. Now let's put this plan into action," I said.
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I was walking through the forest trying to find any hidden flags around and so far no luck. SNAP! I heard a twig break and it wasn't mine. I slowly turned around but no one was there. Maybe it was just a bird?
Phew! I blew out a breath as I started walking again. "Boo!" "AHH!" I screamed, "Luke you asshole!" He was rollling on the floor in laughter, so I shot him. "Ow! Okay okay sorry it was just an oppurtunity that was too good to miss," he laughed.
"Maybe I don't want to go on a date with you anymore. How's that for good oppurtunities," I teased folding my arms across my chest. "What what no! Stella I didn't mean too. You're just kidding right? Right?" Luke said straightening up immediately.
"Yes I'm kidding just don't scare me like that again!" I said pushing his shoulder playfully. "I won't" "So what are you doing out here? Aren't you suposed to be with Musa," I asked.
"Yeah I was circling around the area to try to ambush Molly, Mack, and Jake but then I saw you and here we are now." "Well you don't want to leave Musa hangin'. She'll kill you if she finds out," I warned.
"Yep I better get going then," he said brushing off the dirt from his pants, "See you when this is over I guess."
After Luke left I continued to search for the flags.
I jumped over small logs and hid behind blocks as I raced around the area to find the flags while Musa and Luke were, hopefully, kicking ass. So far I have found three flags and I can't seem to find anymore.
I feel like I'm in Hunger Games but I have a paintball gun instead of a bow and arrow and there's no killing involved and there's a prize at the end that I will actually like.
"Where could those other fla-Wow!" I screamed as my clumsy self tripped over a root. "Oh great I got dirt in my hair," I groaned combing out the dirt. A loud horn boomed out of who knows where. I guess it's over now.
Damn it! I only found three flags out of ten. Hopefully Musa and Luke found some flags of their own. I started making my way back to the shack.
"Wow. I mean just wow," I said as I looked at the other five. They were all covered in different colors of paint and it was hilarious at the looks they were giving each other.
"Whatever let's just see who won," Jake said trying to pick out pieces of paint from his hair. "Well we have five flags total," Mack smirked, "How many do you guys have?"
"We found one how many do you have Stella?Luke asked. "I found three" Man I really wanted to win and rub it in everyone's face. "We have five and you guys have four. So that means we won. Yes!" Jake exclaimed.
I dropped my head in disappointment. Something caught my eye down on the ground though. Something red was poking out of the dirt and it...looked exactly like the other flags!
A smile broke out on my face. I bent down and grabbed the flag out of the ground. "Make that five," I said waving the flag in Jake's face. "So it's a tie?" Mack asked. "You were never the smartest of the bunch," Molly joked rubbing his shoulder.
"Well since this turned out as a total bust, what do we do know?" Luke asked. "Ok can I just say something," I asked but more like stated. "You guys look like you fell in different colored paint buckets….many times," I said trying not to laugh.
"Well we were the ones who were actually using the paint in our paintball guns," Musa said. "Well comparing how you guys look to how I look is hilarious," I laughed.
They all looked at each other at the same time, smiled, then turned back to me. "We'll just have to fix that now won't we," Luke smirked. All their guns pointed up at me. Oh dear! Next thing I knew paint was flying towards me in all different colors. Luckily we had those protective vests on so it didn't hurt.
"I hate you all!" I screamed once they had stopped. They all crumpled to the floor in laughter while I stood in place dripping with rainbow colors, but my face was a nice solid color of red.
Burning red anger.
"You're gonna regret that," I growled. I lifted up my gun and started blasting them while they were on the ground.
We started running around laughing and blasting each other. I don't know how long it lasted but by the time it was over it was already dark and this time we were all covered in paint.
"As much fun as that was guys we have to get home now," Mack said, "Bye guys and pretty ladies," Mack winked at me and Musa. "Mack wink at me again and I'll rip out your eyes," Musa narrowed her eyes at him.
"Ok ok," Mack held up his hands in surrender. "Bye guys," Molly laughed as she and Mack hopped in their cars and drove off. "I guess we should be leaving to then," Jake said checking his watch.
"Yeah. I'll see you guys Monday," Luke said walking towards his car. "Bye Luke," I waved. He smiled and waved back before he disappeared in to his car.
"I am so tired," Musa yawned. "Same," I yawned. I guess yawning is contagious. "I'm gonna drop Musa off first cause she's closer so sit tight Stell," Jake said as he started his car. I gave a faint groan as a yes as I got comfortable in the seat.
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"Stella," a voice said as I felt hands shake me gently. "Riven leave me alone," I groaned. "Stella it's Jake and it 12:00 and if I don't have you in the house by 12:01 Riven will have my head so please get up," he begged.
I slowly opened my eyes being met with Jake's wonderful green ones. This guy has some really nice eyes and a really nice body and he's nice in general. He's extremely hot. Why don't I like him?
"I ask myself that everyday," Jake shook his head. Did I just say that out loud? "Yes you did," he nodded. I blushed. I really gotta learn to control that.
I sat up from my seat stretching. "Thanks for the ride Jake," I thanked him. "No problem just get some sleep," he said ruffling my hair a bit. I gave him a quick hug and hopped out the car.
I waved goodbye as I walked towards the door. "Hey mom. You didn't have to wait up for me," I said sleepily kissing her cheek. "Oh I didn't hunny. I just needed to get some work done," she yawned.
"Mom go to bed" "I will soon. Don't worry." I gave her another kiss on the cheek before I headed upstairs.
"Oh my gosh this feels so good," I said as I collapsed on my bed. Right before I fell fully asleep I kicked off my shoes and threw on my pajamas. Sleep here I come.
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"Every time that you get undressed
I hear symphonies in my head
I wrote this song just looking at you ooh, oh
Yeah the drums they swing low
And the trumpets they go-"
"Shut up you stupid alarm," I groaned hitting my phone. I picked up my phone and checked the time. 5:45. Tutoring with Brandon. Read across my screen. I groaned again as I left my comfortably warm bed.
I did my usual singing in the shower but I decided to skip out on putting any make-up on and I just threw my hair up in a messy bun. Clothes wise, I threw on my long red checkered fuzzy shorts and a black tank top, and yes I did put on a bra.
I wrote a note that I was going over Brandon's on the counter since no one was up yet and put on my slippers and walked out the house. I could feel the slight wetness seeping through my bunny slippers from the morning dew as I walked through the front yard.
I know you're not supposed to walk through people's grass but the driveway was filled with cars so I couldn't walk through there. I stopped for a moment in the middle of the yard and just admired it's appearence.
Freshly cut grass a beautiful green. Red, pink, purple, and white flowers lined the house/mansion and there was a beautiful marble fountain right in the middle. Not to mention the house itself. Probably bigger than a 3 story house made of sandstone with too many windows to count. Crystal double doors and a huge backyard. But that's all I could see from here.
I blew out a whistle of admiration. Brandon's mom sure does know how to decorate a house. I continued my walk towards the front door, or should I say doors.
I gave two knocks on the door as I stretched my arms out. A lady with beautifully tanned skin and soft brown eyes opened the door smiling, "Stella it's so good to see you again. My have you grown up beautiful. What are you doing here so early in the morning."
She was wearing a blue dress shirt with a black pencil skirt. The sleeves were rolled up and her hands seemed wet so she must've just got done with the dishes. Wait this is Brandon's mom! Wow she's the one that's grown up beautiful and I'm in my pj's.
"Mrs. Rivera it's so nice to see you again," I smiled, "I'm here because I needed to work on a science project with Brandon and I thouhgt it'd be better if we started early."
"Well in that case come on in, and please call me Carly," she said letting me in. "Ok Carly," that's gonna take some time to get used to. She gave a small laugh. "Brandon's room is up the stairs to the right. Tell him I'll be off to work and you guys help yourself to anything you find," she said before heading out the door herself.
I gazed around the room. White tiled floors, white couch with black spotted throw pillows, gray and silver decorations, and marble counters and island. I guess they have a theme. I walked around the corner to find the golden staircase, no joke it was really gold.
I followed Mrs. Riv-Carly's instructions and made a right at the top of the staircase. I ignored the door that had a bunch of pink decorations and stickers on it and continued to walk down the hallway until I was faced with a door that read: Hottest Guy Alive.
Yep I'm in the right place. I knocked on the door a few times but there was no answer. Maybe he's sleep? I yawned at the thought of sleep. I miss my bed but I have to tutor Brandon. I pressed my ear against the door to see if I could hear any snoring but I didn't. Instead I heard...a shower?
"Please don't make me regret this," I whispered to myself as I opened Brandon's door and stepped in hoping that I'm not met with a naked Brandon. But would that really be a bad sight? What am I saying?! Of course it would be bad to see my bestfriend naked!
We did take bath's together when we were younger though. I feel so stupid right now. Things change over the years Stella focus!
Luckily I didn't see Brandon naked, it sounded like he was still in the shower but my focus was directed to something else. The bed. It was messy, pillows and covers everywhere, but it all looked so comfortable.
Unconsicously I started walking towards the bed. It's like it was calling me. I'm so comfortable. I'm in a freaking mansion so I must be great. Are you really gonna pass up this chance? No.
I jumped on the bed and rolled around entangling myself in the covers. It's so soft and warm. I grabbed the nearest pillow and brought it to my face. It smelt like Brandon. Sweet Chocolate with a hint of vanilla spice. So good.
I took another deep breath in, the delicious scent filling my nose. I laid there for a few seconds just breathing in the scent. This is getting too comfortable I really should get up.
But I don't want to leave. With a final whiff I'm out. I know I am. This is why I need at least 8 hours of sleep to actually to stay awake.
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Brandon's POV
Oh that shower felt so good. I wrap a white towel around my waist and I grab a smaller one and rub it against my hair as I walk out the bathroom.
I walk over to my dresser ignoring how oddly my covers had shaped themselves since I was in the shower. I pulled open my drawer and was about to drop my towel when I heard a ruffle in the sheets.
My hand froze on the knot that was holding the towel up. I slowly turned around towards my bed. The covers shifted slightlyn so I caught a sight of golden blonde hair. Golden blonde hair? The only person I know with that kind of hair is Stella.
I pull back the covers. Stella. What's she doing here? Oh wait I almost forgot she said she was coming over to work on the science project. I should wake her up...but she looks so peaceful...and hot.
What? She's in a tank top and fluffy shorts showing off her beautiful long legs. I imagine my hands traveling up and down her legs as I stradl-Stop Brandon! She's your best friend. Strictly your best friend, no matter how hot she is...or how hot she gets you.
I mean do I even have real feelings for her?
I pull the cover back over her and unconsicously I kiss her on the head. I grab some underwear and head to the bathroom.
There's a chance that she might wake up in the middle of me dressing myself and I don't think she's ready to see me naked...yet. I smirk to myself as I walk into the bathroom.
After I'm all dressed I step back out to check on Stella. She's still sleeping peacefully...like an angel. She must've satyed up late playing paintball with Luke.
I grimaced as my mind conjure's up an image of Luke's arm around Stella. My sunshine. But then a delightful image of me punching him in the face pops up.
Why should I even care if Luke likes Stella? I mean she's my best friend and I don't want her to get hurt but her and Luke aren't even dating yet. I'm just overreacting that's all.
I take a final look at Stella before I quietly close the door. I have pancakes to make for a certain someone.
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Stella's POV
I was in the middle of dreaming that I had just won an endless supply of chocolate when I felt poking on my cheek. I groaned flipping around signaling to the person that I didn't want to be woken.
For a quick second the poking stopped but then it continued again. I tried to ignore it, but really who can ignore someone poking you on the cheek while you're trying to sleep?!
I groaned again as I slowly opened my eyes. I was met with beautiful chocolate eyes, alike Brandon's but not exactly his. They had slight gray streaks in them. Unusual, but no doubt beautiful.
I sat up, blinking at the new light that filled my eyes. "Stupid sun," I hissed slapping my hands over my eyes. A high pitched giggle erupted from the perpatrator. Definitely not Brandon.
As my eyes finally focused I could see who woke me. Sitting on the bed across from me was a little girl that looked no older than 3 years old. She had slightly tanned skin, long beautiful light brown hair, she had on a flower printed purple and white dress that was neatly tucked under her knees as she sat on the bed, and she had her hands over her mouth as giggles escaped her.
"You funny," she said through her giggles. I scrunched my eyebrows together. "And who might you be?" "My names Iswabewwa," she said in that cute baby voice. I'm guessing her name is Isabella instead of Iswabewwa. She was so adorable! She's the kind of cute that woulld make you want to go all grandma and pinch those adorable cheeks straight off her face! Harsh, but that's just how cute she is!
My attention is taken away from Isabella when I smell something. Peanut butter? Oooh I love peanut butter! But where is it? It smells like its close but I don't see any near.
I reach my hand up to scratch my nose but instead I find where the peanut butter smell is coming from. There's peanut butter smudged all over my face!
What the hell! Why is there peanut butter on my face?! Isabella starts laughing as I try to get some of the peanut butter off my face with my hand, but fail miserably.
Great just great.
Where am I anyways? I thought taking my attention away from the giggly toddler in front of me and the peanut butter on my face. I ran my fingers, the clean ones, across the soft dark green sheets, they felt expensive so this definitely wasn't my bed.
Well duh Stella I don't think a little girl would be in your room...unless mom adopted her. Probably, not. I took in the appearence for the rest of the room. Cream walls, green dresser on the side of the bed, giant flat screen, walk-in closet, and a personal bathroom.
I guess it was kind of like my room but everything looked 10x more expensive and this room seemed to have a bigger closet and a touch screen computer.
There were posters of football players on the walls and trophies and medals on every shelf. I grabbed the trophie nearest to me, maybe that'll give some clue as to who's room I'm in. First place. Brandon Rivera.
Brandon? Why am I here? When did I even come here? Please don't tell me I got drunk again.
I don't seem to be having any hangover head aches so I couldn't of gotten drunk. Ok to add things up, I wake up in a strange room in my pajamas with a strangely adorable little girl watching over me, and somehow I have peanut butter all over my face.
Did I miss anything?
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Ok so that's everything for now and I hope you guys can forgive me for being so late with this update. And sorry I gave you so much to read if you even read it all. It's like 3 chapters in one! I feel awful and really stupid right now. But I still love you guys and thinking of changing the story title any suggestions for that? Reviews much appreciated but not required. Till next time...
~Pickles333