***Flashback to High School***
Walking up the path I look around at the kids who lay drunk on the grass. I can just imagine what will happen when they go home. I had luckily mastered the trait of drinking, but obviously some of my classmates were not so successful. I laugh to myself at their utter stupidity and continue up to the door.
Entering I notice some familiar faces, but one catches my eye immediately. This person was Colin Houston, one of the most gorgeous kids in the school. Ever since I could remember I had fantasized about being Colin's girlfriend and at that moment I made up my mind, by the end of the night Colin was going to be mine.
Before making my move I make my way to the bathroom, for a final inspection. Of course the line was huge, which left me only one option, I had to get the opinion of someone else.
From the top of the stairs I look down on all the guests, trying to find Paul, my newly acquired friend and trusted confidant. Suddenly I spot him off among the refreshments, aimlessly staring off into space.
Running towards him I leap up and give him a huge hug, knowing that I needed to get on his good side before I could ask him to critique me.
"Hey Paul, what's up?"
"Oh same old thing, I'm just standing here waiting for some pretty girl to approach me and strike up a conversation."
"Well I guess your wish came true didn't it!" I laugh.
"Guess so and how are you Paige?" he asks.
"Oh I'm good, but you see Paul I kind of need to ask you a favor."
"What is it? I'll do anything for you, you know that."
"Thanks! Actually I was hoping you could... well if you wouldn't mind..."
"What is it Paige?!? What do you want?!?!?" Paul says obviously aggravated with me already.
"Could you tell me if I look pretty tonight." I blurt out.
Looking at me Paul says nothing at first. Then, all of a sudden, he responds.
"Who's this for Paige?" he asks me halfheartedly.
"What do mean Paul?" I say, feeling bad that I brought him into this.
"Which guy are you trying to impress?"
Hesitating I reply, "Colin Houston."
"You look gorgeous." He quietly replies, almost as if he wanted to be done with this conversation as soon as possible.
Smiling I thank him and make my way to where Colin is assembled with his close friends. Sure I feel bad about having asked Paul and then leaving him alone so abruptly, but it's just what I had to do. Besides, I think to myself, he'll get over it.
As I approach Colin I can feel my heart racing a million miles an hour. Taking a deep breath I tap him on the shoulder.
Turning around he stares at me, almost as if he's trying to match my face with a name. Hating this awkward stare I beat him to the punch.
"Hi Colin, I'm Paige Matthews. We have chem. together."
"Oh hi Paige." he replies smiling. I can sense his eyes moving up and down, inspecting every inch of me. Apparently he approved of what he saw because the next thing I knew I was striking up conversations with him and his friends.
An hour later Colin told me that he wanted to take me someplace special. Holding onto my hand he leads me towards the pool area. Away from everyone he speaks soft words into my ear as he slowly caresses my hair.
The heat and passion between us rises and suddenly our lips meet, in a glorious kiss. Not wanting him to stop I continue, hungry for the love he was giving me. Breaking away from my embrace for some air I look over and notice Paul standing a mere 30 feet from where we were. Flashing him a smile, as my way of telling him thank you I wait for him to give me some recognition that he understood what I was trying to say. However all I see is the miserable expression written all over his face and the single tear that was suspended by his cheek.
A/N: So what do you think? Sorry that this chapter was so short and uneventful. I'm just trying to set the scene so I can get to the real point of the story and believe me there really is one. I'm also sorry I didn't add more about how Paige and Paul became friends, if you guys want I could try to make a chapter about that and add it right before this, but the only way I'll know is if you guys review! I only got a few last time and I won't continue with the story unless I get more reviews!! Please, please, please review!!! I'll be lenient and make it 5-8 reviews before I update. So the only way to get to the good stuff is to REVIEW!!!
