Chapter One
Fall back take a look at me and you'll see
I'm for real I'll feel what only I can feel
And if that don't appeal to ya let me know
And I'll go cause I flow better when my colors show
Gwen Stoleza. The year was 2004 and I was now 14. Yipee.It was the first day of my freshman year of high school. Why is it freshMAN and not freshPERSON? It wasn't ok that that happened almost everywhere.
OK, getting too far into this subject.
I wasn't extremely excited. I had grown into a half loner after all these years. I had a few friends still though. I guess. And I only had to wait two more years for some car keys.
David was sixteen already and he was getting his hands on a wheel ASAP. That's what Cam had told me, at least. But knowing him, he wouldn't get too far in a little amount of time.
David had grown maybe a little bit cuter but was still the asshole of always. My feelings for him hadn't changed the last few years since I met him.
I still had a crush on Josh. If possible, he had grown cuter than before. I was never the kind of girl that worshiped her crush like Acy. But he was so cute anyway. Thank the lord he was in most of my classes. Well, he had been last year anyway.
The bell rang and we were herded into our homerooms. Like a bunch of mooing cattle, I should add.
~*~*~*
To walk between the lines would make my life so
boring! I want to know that I have been to
the extreme so knock me off my feet come on
now give it to me anything to make me feel alive
Acy Areganda. I wished Gwen were at this school. Sure, I had moved from Pellesor in 6th grade but I still kind of missed the people from my old school. Keyword, kind of.
Shannon walked up to me. "C'mon Acy! We don't have all day. We've been waiting for you to get here for the longest time!"
Acy groaned inwardly. Shannon was annoying. She was one of those girls who think they're some kind of queen. She was a blonde with green eyes and a small nose. I suppose that helped her ego. That and how guys were always after her because of her bust.
I followed Shannon anyway. Shannon looked like in a few years she might be a hooker or something. Probably leave the small town of Sellepa for a big city with lots of men willing to have sex with her for money. Shannon had some friends that were cool though, so I stood her.
I stood on my tiptoes, trying to see Micheal and Andrew. They were juniors but most of my friends liked at least one of them. Some, like me, liked them both. And my friend Jessica was Micheal's sister.
Michelle, knowing who I was looking for, said "Mike's over there," she pointed in one direction, "and Andrew's over there." She pointed her other finger into another.
I smiled and faked a sigh. "Am I really getting to predictable?"
"Yes" Michelle replied with a grin.
The bell rang and we all ran for the door, not wanting to be late on the first day of school.
~*~*~*
I don't know how I'll feel
tomorrow, tomorrow
I don't know what to say
Tomorrow, tomorrow's a different day
Camryn Hunds. Cam watched her brother show off as the school stood outside, rubbing their hands together to keep warm. It was one of those freaky cold days we always got into the summer. Her brother was telling everyone about his awesome play in the summer. Didn't he know that things like that got OLD? Cam's sport was soccer, really, but even if it had been baseball, her brother's baseball move wouldn't be all that interesting to her anyway. Especially after almost two months.
She glanced around at the crowd of people packed into the front of the school. Hmmmm.No boy had gotten any cuter. Oh well. What had she expected? That they would suddenly grow up? As if.
When the bell rang, she lost her friends in the fight to get into the building as quickly as possible. There was Gwen, walking into her homeroom across the hall. Gwen was in the enhanced math class, like usual. She forgot what it was called most of the time, like everyone else. So everyone just called it the 'high' math class. She no longer had glasses since she had gotten contacts in to 7th grade. She didn't see anyone else of any importance so she headed towards my homeroom. Everyone was busy getting seated and talking in their little groups when she entered the classroom. Can joined up with Jessica and Lora in a corner. They were both giggling about something. "What's so funny?" she asked, curiously. Jessica looked up at her. "Didn't you hear? Josh and Ed were going to fight but-" she grinned and Lora covered her mouth to drown out her laughter, "then Ed's pants fell off!" Then Jessica and Lora could stand it no longer and started laughing. Cam joined in, oh man, how had she missed that? Whatever. She felt the littlest bit sorry for Ed. And just for a minute. Ed wasn't exactly her favorite person.
Then she felt a strange shiver run down her spine. She looked out the window and saw two eyes staring back at her own.
~*~*~*
Went back home again This sucks gotta
pack it up and leave again Say goodbye
to all my friends I can't say when I'll be
there again It's time to turn around
Turn my back on EVERYTHING everything
David Hunds. I was still hyped about that move I had made in August. Especially since all my friends had looks of envy printed on their faces.
I ran my hand through my hair as I was seated in my seat, talking to my friends. Why did I have to have English as a homeroom? Well, there were plenty of good-looking girls in my homeroom. That was the single best part.
I had grown taller. I was getting some car keys NOW. Well, soon. As soon as I asked my parents. And they said yes. Quite might, uh, not so soon. But one could try, right?
The teacher was talking. I looked up.
"-good year. Last year was wonderful I'm hoping this year will be better," she said as she stared at us, as if daring us not to make this year 'wonderful'. We stared back. Some of the braver ones in the class smirked back.
"Well, until Channel One begins, I want you all to sit quietly at your desks. You may WHISPER to your neighbors." My friends and I exchanged looks with each other. Before we had a chance to say a word, the TV turned on. Some of us watched, some of us took a nap. School was such a bore.
~*~*~*
Why should I care
Cause you weren't there
When I was scared
I was so alone
You need to listen
I'm starting to trip
I'm losing my grip
And I'm in this thing alone
Josh Kendald. I sat in my seat, watching the other students with critical eyes. I needed someone from this class. A girl, hopefully. A girl would be easier to persuade. Easier to take over.
Ashley. The blonde that loved sports. But she was too strong. That would come in handy in a fight, but there was no guarantee that she wouldn't rebel. She was always ready for a fight, she was.
Tina. She was strong and most liked her. But at the same time, she could be too quiet. What's the point in being smart if you don't yell it out once in a while? She was slightly bossy, and that wasn't very good. He wanted to be in charge at all times.
Brittany. She was too stubborn, even if she was strong. Barely someone I might have lost against but no matter. Brittany was too serious and too robotic at times. And way, way too bossy. She expected her way too much.
Gwen. Smart. Quiet, yet with the right people, loud and crazy. Not someone who might talk about personal things. Not very strong. But maybe a bit too angry. She could rebel easily. At the same time sentimental. A good person if you need knowledge, though. She loved to read and who knew what kind of things she had stored in that brunette brain of hers. What? So I had a soft spot for brunettes, so what?
Now that I had thought about it, only Gwen was the best choice. If not Gwen, Tina. I wanted this thing done by Sunday morning. It was important to go quickly, before something popped up and delayed it. Again.
Saturday would be the day I would change Gwen's life. I leaned back in my chair, relaxed, and I grinned. My attention soon caught the TV and Channel One. As the news reporter's voices caught my ears, my eyes were seeing totally different things.
Fall back take a look at me and you'll see
I'm for real I'll feel what only I can feel
And if that don't appeal to ya let me know
And I'll go cause I flow better when my colors show
Gwen Stoleza. The year was 2004 and I was now 14. Yipee.It was the first day of my freshman year of high school. Why is it freshMAN and not freshPERSON? It wasn't ok that that happened almost everywhere.
OK, getting too far into this subject.
I wasn't extremely excited. I had grown into a half loner after all these years. I had a few friends still though. I guess. And I only had to wait two more years for some car keys.
David was sixteen already and he was getting his hands on a wheel ASAP. That's what Cam had told me, at least. But knowing him, he wouldn't get too far in a little amount of time.
David had grown maybe a little bit cuter but was still the asshole of always. My feelings for him hadn't changed the last few years since I met him.
I still had a crush on Josh. If possible, he had grown cuter than before. I was never the kind of girl that worshiped her crush like Acy. But he was so cute anyway. Thank the lord he was in most of my classes. Well, he had been last year anyway.
The bell rang and we were herded into our homerooms. Like a bunch of mooing cattle, I should add.
~*~*~*
To walk between the lines would make my life so
boring! I want to know that I have been to
the extreme so knock me off my feet come on
now give it to me anything to make me feel alive
Acy Areganda. I wished Gwen were at this school. Sure, I had moved from Pellesor in 6th grade but I still kind of missed the people from my old school. Keyword, kind of.
Shannon walked up to me. "C'mon Acy! We don't have all day. We've been waiting for you to get here for the longest time!"
Acy groaned inwardly. Shannon was annoying. She was one of those girls who think they're some kind of queen. She was a blonde with green eyes and a small nose. I suppose that helped her ego. That and how guys were always after her because of her bust.
I followed Shannon anyway. Shannon looked like in a few years she might be a hooker or something. Probably leave the small town of Sellepa for a big city with lots of men willing to have sex with her for money. Shannon had some friends that were cool though, so I stood her.
I stood on my tiptoes, trying to see Micheal and Andrew. They were juniors but most of my friends liked at least one of them. Some, like me, liked them both. And my friend Jessica was Micheal's sister.
Michelle, knowing who I was looking for, said "Mike's over there," she pointed in one direction, "and Andrew's over there." She pointed her other finger into another.
I smiled and faked a sigh. "Am I really getting to predictable?"
"Yes" Michelle replied with a grin.
The bell rang and we all ran for the door, not wanting to be late on the first day of school.
~*~*~*
I don't know how I'll feel
tomorrow, tomorrow
I don't know what to say
Tomorrow, tomorrow's a different day
Camryn Hunds. Cam watched her brother show off as the school stood outside, rubbing their hands together to keep warm. It was one of those freaky cold days we always got into the summer. Her brother was telling everyone about his awesome play in the summer. Didn't he know that things like that got OLD? Cam's sport was soccer, really, but even if it had been baseball, her brother's baseball move wouldn't be all that interesting to her anyway. Especially after almost two months.
She glanced around at the crowd of people packed into the front of the school. Hmmmm.No boy had gotten any cuter. Oh well. What had she expected? That they would suddenly grow up? As if.
When the bell rang, she lost her friends in the fight to get into the building as quickly as possible. There was Gwen, walking into her homeroom across the hall. Gwen was in the enhanced math class, like usual. She forgot what it was called most of the time, like everyone else. So everyone just called it the 'high' math class. She no longer had glasses since she had gotten contacts in to 7th grade. She didn't see anyone else of any importance so she headed towards my homeroom. Everyone was busy getting seated and talking in their little groups when she entered the classroom. Can joined up with Jessica and Lora in a corner. They were both giggling about something. "What's so funny?" she asked, curiously. Jessica looked up at her. "Didn't you hear? Josh and Ed were going to fight but-" she grinned and Lora covered her mouth to drown out her laughter, "then Ed's pants fell off!" Then Jessica and Lora could stand it no longer and started laughing. Cam joined in, oh man, how had she missed that? Whatever. She felt the littlest bit sorry for Ed. And just for a minute. Ed wasn't exactly her favorite person.
Then she felt a strange shiver run down her spine. She looked out the window and saw two eyes staring back at her own.
~*~*~*
Went back home again This sucks gotta
pack it up and leave again Say goodbye
to all my friends I can't say when I'll be
there again It's time to turn around
Turn my back on EVERYTHING everything
David Hunds. I was still hyped about that move I had made in August. Especially since all my friends had looks of envy printed on their faces.
I ran my hand through my hair as I was seated in my seat, talking to my friends. Why did I have to have English as a homeroom? Well, there were plenty of good-looking girls in my homeroom. That was the single best part.
I had grown taller. I was getting some car keys NOW. Well, soon. As soon as I asked my parents. And they said yes. Quite might, uh, not so soon. But one could try, right?
The teacher was talking. I looked up.
"-good year. Last year was wonderful I'm hoping this year will be better," she said as she stared at us, as if daring us not to make this year 'wonderful'. We stared back. Some of the braver ones in the class smirked back.
"Well, until Channel One begins, I want you all to sit quietly at your desks. You may WHISPER to your neighbors." My friends and I exchanged looks with each other. Before we had a chance to say a word, the TV turned on. Some of us watched, some of us took a nap. School was such a bore.
~*~*~*
Why should I care
Cause you weren't there
When I was scared
I was so alone
You need to listen
I'm starting to trip
I'm losing my grip
And I'm in this thing alone
Josh Kendald. I sat in my seat, watching the other students with critical eyes. I needed someone from this class. A girl, hopefully. A girl would be easier to persuade. Easier to take over.
Ashley. The blonde that loved sports. But she was too strong. That would come in handy in a fight, but there was no guarantee that she wouldn't rebel. She was always ready for a fight, she was.
Tina. She was strong and most liked her. But at the same time, she could be too quiet. What's the point in being smart if you don't yell it out once in a while? She was slightly bossy, and that wasn't very good. He wanted to be in charge at all times.
Brittany. She was too stubborn, even if she was strong. Barely someone I might have lost against but no matter. Brittany was too serious and too robotic at times. And way, way too bossy. She expected her way too much.
Gwen. Smart. Quiet, yet with the right people, loud and crazy. Not someone who might talk about personal things. Not very strong. But maybe a bit too angry. She could rebel easily. At the same time sentimental. A good person if you need knowledge, though. She loved to read and who knew what kind of things she had stored in that brunette brain of hers. What? So I had a soft spot for brunettes, so what?
Now that I had thought about it, only Gwen was the best choice. If not Gwen, Tina. I wanted this thing done by Sunday morning. It was important to go quickly, before something popped up and delayed it. Again.
Saturday would be the day I would change Gwen's life. I leaned back in my chair, relaxed, and I grinned. My attention soon caught the TV and Channel One. As the news reporter's voices caught my ears, my eyes were seeing totally different things.