Andie!" A women's soft voice echoed, as she stood at the bottom of a staircase and shouted loud enough for her daughter in the upstairs room could hear. "Your breakfast is getting cold!"
"Coming Mother!" A voice echoed back. Andie stared at the refection in vanity mirror one last time before giving a small look of disapproval. "Stupid hair." She muttered to herself, as she grabbed the scrunchie holding her honey blonde hair secured in a ponytail, and sliding it out. She quickly stood to her feet, as she ran a brush through her hair. Laying the brush down she smoothed down the top and sighed.
Most girls would be envious of the scene of the girl in the mirror. Naturally tan skin, with a spray of freckles across her nose and cheeks. Sea green eyes, with long dark lashes. Brunette wavy hair that splayed down her back, hitting right above her curved hips. She was honestly breath taking. Every boy in Hawkins (Even some girls), would tell you she was one of the most beautiful girls to ever walk in the halls of Hawkins High.
However, no matter the cat calls, the compliments, or even the amount of boys that had asked her on a date and she had politely denied could convince Andie that she was indeed beautiful.
Andie scrambled down the stairs, books clenched to her chest as she shuffled into the kitchen.
"Ahh, there's my little girl." her father greeted as he held a mug of coffee in his hand, newspaper in the other and leaned over to kiss Andie's forehead as she slid into the kitchen chair next to him.
"Hi Daddy." She said smiling, as she began to eat her breakfast.
"So, since the new school year has started are you going to be taking that job Mr. Clay offered you over the summer?" Her father murmured as he unfolded the newspaper and began to scan the contents.
"Actually, yes. I was trying to look my best today considering it's my first day of senior year and my new job, but this crazy hair of mine has a mind of it's own." Andie ended with a scowl as she tossed her long hair over her shoulder in a weak attempt to get it out of her face.
Her father only chuckled in response.
"Non-sense sweetie," her mother said as she placed herself across the table in front of Andie. "You look beautiful. Now I'll make a call to Mr. Clay this afternoon and tell him to expecting you after school." She mentions to her daughter before taking a bit of her eggs.
Andie smiled and then glanced at the clock above the dining room table.
"Please excuse me, I need to get going so that I can be early for my first day." Clearing the dishes and placing them in the sink. She gave a small wave and exchanged goodbyes as she headed out the door to her car. She smiled as she slid into the seat of her 1978 Mustang Cobra. She mentally gave herself praise, knowing the she had spent a solid two hours washing and polishing her pride and joy, in order to show it off today.
She had spent the last two summers, and all of her savings account she had saved throughout the years in order to buy that car. Being raised an only child had it's advantages. Never having a brother meant Andie also had a Tom boy side. She had bonded with her father over classic cars, and baseball.
Throwing on a pair of shades, and tuning into her favorite station, Andie pulled out of her driveway and headed towards her best friends house Robin Buckley.
"When did your car get so clean?" Robin shouted as her eyes racked up and down the side of Andie's ride.
"Shut up Buckley, and get in before were late." Andie retorted with a small laugh.
"Late? Are you serious, were only 10 minutes away and we have a good 30-35 minutes before the bell even rings, loser." Robin amused voice echoed through her car as she slid into the passenger seat.
"Whatever, you know I like to be early." Said Andie as she shifted into drive.
"Yeah, yeah I know. Andie has a reputation as the goody two shoes, to uphold." Robin rolled her eyes as she messed with the dial on the radio.
"Come on Robin, don't you want to see what iconic outfit Tammy Thompson will be wearing this year?" Andie snorted as she nudged Robin briefly with her elbow.
It was no secret that Robin liked girls. Robin and Andie had grown up in the same neighborhood and became friends since they were five. They knew everything about each other, and had each other's backs. There wasn't another single person on this earth, Andie loved more than Robin, she would never abandon her. Especially when she came out to Andie two years ago.
Robin eyes turned into a scowl as she slapped Andies elbow away, cheeks turning a bright pink.
"Maybe, she will even wear that leather mini skirt we seen her in at the mall a few weeks ago." Andie leaned over and whispered.
"Andie, I swear if you mention that one more time..." Robin threatened and Andie sprang into a fit of laughter.
"One day Andie, I swear you will finally have feelings for a boy, and I swear when that day comes..." Robin hissed, but Andie quickly cut her off short. "Better not hold you breath on that one Robin."
Robin scoffed and rolled down her window, swinging her arm out in the process. "Andie, when are you gonna let you a boy take you out? Come on, I'm seriously worried about you. I mean you've never even had your first kiss. I have more of a chance getting laid before you do."
Andie laughed and directed her attention on a parking spot, in front of the school. "When I finally find someone special enough to take my first kiss, let alone my virginity you'll be the first to know."
"Whatever, I'm just saying this year you've gotta take some more risks, you know live a little." Robin said as she rolled her window up and popped the door open to step outside.
Andie followed, taking in the sight of her following classmates she had managed to avoid all summer.
"What would you consider living a little, Robin?" Andie pushed her sunglasses to her head and leaned against the hood of her car, curious to what her best friend was referring too.
"Wellllll." Robin drew out the words a little too suspiciously.
"I know that look," Andie said suddenly concerned pushing herself off her hood and crossing her arms over her chest. "What did you do Robin?"
"I may have told Tina, that we would be going that party she's having Saturday night." Robin started to the school, in order to get away from Andie's soon to be rath.
"Robin Buckley! You did not!" She yelled loud enough to direct attention to the two who abruptly stopped in their tracks.
"I did, and your going." Robin said still avoiding eye contact.
"I refuse to go to some, some party with a whole bunch of druggies and drunks." Andie stated suddenly aware of her goody two shoes reputation.
"Please. Andie, go for me. I swear, I'll never ask you to do something like this. Tammy is gonna be there, and I was hoping..." Robin voice softly finally connecting eyes with the blonde.
"Don't you dare. Don't you dare use that card on me." Andie said throwing her arms down in defeat.
Robin smiled, tugging a stand of hair behind her ear. Still awaiting an answer.
"Fine. But you have to help me make up something believable to my parents." Andie rolled her eyes and grabbed Robin's arm and dragging her to the entrance.
"Already done." Robin bounced behind her, satisfied she had won this time.
Andie spun around, stunned her best friend had planned something so sneaky behind her back, but before she could speak another word, the sound of tires screeching against pavement, and Def Leppard came from the parking lot which they had just crossed.
A blue camero, was found to be the culprit. The door flung open and a black boot, stomped to the ground, followed by another. The door slammed shut to reveal the driver. He was tall and broad. Wearing a leather jacket, and jeans a little too tight. Black sunglasses framed his face, along with a mess of curly dirty blonde hair. Whoever he was, he was bad news. However, Andie found herself not being able to break her gaze away. He started towards the entrance, and Andie found herself grabbing Robin again and shuffling into the school before he could reach them.
"Did I just see the, Andie Sullivan checking out a guy?" Robins eyebrows raised playfully as Andie pulled them along.
"What? Who him? Not my type." Andie stated as she released Robins arm and came to rest next to her locker.
"Then why is your face red?" Robin retorted with a smirk as she swung open Andie locker door to reveal a very fluster looking face.
Andie quickly exchange her books she needed for first period and slammed the door shut, ignoring her face she just had witnessed.
"Don't look now, but new boy is in your first class." Robin smiled and winked as she passed Andie and headed down the hall.
For the first time, Andie didn't know what to do. Never had she felt flustered in front of a boy. She usually made them feel that way. Andie took a deep breath and headed towards the teachers desk to find her assigned seat. "Wait...no. It can't be. I'm right beside him?"
Andie took a deep breath and closed her eyes, reminding herself that this was just a boy. Same as the rest. Although, as she turned around to walk towards her desk, the more her brain kept telling her that this boy, wasn't gonna be like the rest of the boys in Hawkins.
