Chapter One:
Marta Hale, pulled her long, beautiful strawberry-blonde hair into a high ponytail. It was her first day of 10th grade at Horace Green high and she was dreading the moment she walked through those doors, every second. It was bad enough that her best friend, Leah Hoffstatler moved to Canada the year before. It was even worse that she had barely other friends other than Leah. Enemies were the only other people who surrounded her in grade 10. Sworn blood enemies. Sighing, the small teen grabbed her messenger backpack and ran down a long staircase, briskly walking out the front door of her home.
The day was sunny and bright. Something that do did not fit Marta's mood. Cloudy and dark was the way she saw everything right now. She didn't know how this day was going to be..If anything interesting would occur. It only took a matter of minutes to arrive at Horace Green High School. Pulling at the bottom of her red tee shirt, Marta slowly walked up to the school's entrance, closing her eyes along the way. She knew it around her, she was going to make it into the school with opening her eyes one bit. Which was a stupid mistake, because one minute the girl was on her feet and the other, she was on the ground. Opening her eyes, she saw none other than Freddy Jones, resident pimp-player extraordinare, standing over her, His blonde hair was perfectly spiked, his brown eyes gleaming.
"Well if it isn't little Marta Hale" Freddy said, with a sneer
"Jones" Marta said, glaring at the handsome boy
"I'm surprised you even said anything to me just then" Freddy said "Because you hate me so much"
"That's true...I do hate you" Mart a said, irritated by his mimicking
Freddy snickered, walking off. Damn it. That stupid pimp walk of his made Marta so angry. He was not like the old Freddy...Not one bit. Realizing she was still on the ground, Marta started to stand up, only to see a hand in front of her. Zack Mooneyham. The only person Marta really talked to out of her past, she generously accepted his hand and was whisked up onto her feet. She bent over to pick up her books and sighed.
"Thanks" Marta said, looking up at Zack
But, he was gone. Just like that he had disappeared. Mysterious was one word to describe that boy. Marta shook her head, walking up the steep steps and into Horace Green. The halls were abuzz with people from grade seven to twelve. Laughs and cries were heard from around and Marta couldn't help but smile. She remembered this kind of happiness. Walking to her assigned locker, Marta threw her bag into it, quickly shutting the door. Her first class was English/Drama 101. This was a new class from grade ten. A new teacher also. She bit her lip walking towards the assigned room, room "38B." Finding the room was relatively easy for Marta, because it had been her study hall room the year before. She stepped inside the classroom and saw people who she had been dreading to see..Those people she hated..Drowning this thought, Marta shook her head again, looking for a desk. Good god. Only two were open..One behind Freddy and the other behind Katie Brown. Marta choose the one behind Katie.
Katie was one of Marta's many enemies. Though she had really never did anything wrong. Katie was beautiful. Long black hair, pulled up into a messy bun. A red-and-black pleated mini-skirt, red lacy tank-top, fishnet and army-like boots. She was a punk-rocker. Obsessed with her bass guitar. Katie turned around and looked at Marta, her chocolate brown eyes blank. Katie and Marta had been best friends back then, but everything was different now. Very different.
"Um..Hi" Katie said, curious why Marta would choose to sit behind her of all people
"Hi" Marta said, quickly
Katie didn't bother to say anymore. She knew Marta hated her, everyone hated Katie. Except that one person..Never mind, she could think about that right now. Katie looked up at the front of the room to see Freddy wooing some innocent new girl. "God, I actually feel sorry for her" Katie thought, shaking her head. (A/N: People shake their head and sigh a lot, don't they?) Marta noticed this too and sighed deeply, waiting for the teacher to arrive. And she did. A woman walked into the class room, but not just any woman..A young woman! She sat at her desk and smiled at the classroom.
"Everyone take a seat" The teacher said "I'm Ms. Guerrero. This is my first year as an teacher. I will be teaching you English and Drama 101. You're lucky you have me. I like my students to have fun in class"
"Woo! Fun! Yes! The kind of fun I like?" Freddy asked
"It depends" Ms. Guerrero said "What kind of fun do you like?"
"Drinking, smoking, pimping" Freddy said, smirking "The usual"
"The usual, huh? Well, you won't be doing any of those things in my classroom"
"Damn" Freddy said
"Ah..That's another good thing. I let you swear in here. As long as it's not words like: "fuck.."" Ms. Guerrero said
"Oh my God. A teacher just said fuck..Wow" Alicia Allen said, sarcastically
"And who are you?: Ms. Guerrero asked, getting up and walking over next to Alicia
"Alicia Allen" Alicia said, leaning back in her chair
"Hmm. Careless teenager" Ms. Guerrero said "I was one too once..Anyway's, we are doing a play this year. A musical production. I don't know what it is yet. I am still thinking. Maybe I'll know by the end of class"
"I love acting" A voice from the back of the room said
Everyone turned around to see Summer Hathaway, her hands shaking and her eyes wide. Coffee. Everyone had basically gotten used to her addiction to coffee. If there was a rehab center for caffeine addicts, Summer would be there. Ms. Guerrero smiled, flipping her long dark brown hair. She walked over to Summer, her stiletto heels clicking on the tiled flooring. When standing over the pale girl, she smiled again.
"Summer Hathaway" Summer said, before the teacher could ask
"Why are you're hands shaking?" Ms. Guerrero asked
"Coffee" Summer said
"I see" Ms. Guerrero said, walking off towards Katie "Name?"
"Katie Brown" Katie said, looking up at the teacher
"Slut" A voice said, quietly
"Shut up!" Katie yelled
"Whoever said that is getting noon detention" Ms. Guerrero said "Now..Sit back and relax. The rest of the hour I need to think about the play. I want no disturbance"
Ms. Guerrero walked back to her desk, sitting down in the chair softly. The class did what she said and didn't say a word. Marta sighed, pulling out her notebook. She had started making a list of what her ex-best friends were now like. She realized how much they had changed in three years. A lot. There had been a lot of changing:
-Freddy: Pimpish. Yet again this year. When is that boy going to learn?
-Katie: Goth/punk-rocker. The same as last year, except she must have let more colors into her style..I see some pink on the shirt of hers.
-Zack: How can I explain how he is? I don't even know yet
-Alicia: Dreg. She is and always will be a pot smoking, cocaine snorting dreg. Harsh, I know. But, it's true
-Summer: Hyper...She really need to cut down on the caffeine
Marta shut the notebook, realizing it was time to leave class. She looked around to see the class anxiously staring up at Ms. Guerrero. She smiled and walked out in front of her desk, sitting on the top of it. Crossing her legs, she cleared her throat.
"So..I've made my decision" Ms. Guerrero "We will be doing a production of the classic movie and play...Grease"
"Grease?" Summer asked, excitedly
"Yes, the classic" Ms. Guerrero said, Summer squealed happily
There were various comments from around the classroom, all good. "Grease?" Marta loved that movie, it was probably he favorite movie of all time. "I should try out" Marta thought, gathering her things and starting to walk out of the classroom. She was so into her thoughts about the play, that she didn't watch where she was going. And she realized, for the second time that day, that she was on the ground. Her books were scattered on the floor around her. But, something else was too. Summer. Marta got to her feet and held a hand out to Summer. She took it and was pulled up to her feet.
"Sorry" Marta said
"No..It was my fault" Summer said, smiling
"No. Mine" Marta said
"Let's just say it was both of ours" Summer said, laughing "So...Are you excited about the play"
"Oh my God, yes" Marta said "I love "Grease.""
"I remember" Summer said, she sighed "I miss the old days"
"Me too..More than you think I would" Marta said "Did I ever say anything to you that was mean or rude..Or like something I said to Alicia?"
"No..Which is why I don't get why we never talk" Summer said "We could still be friends"
"Yeah, we could" Marta said "So..Friends again?"
"Absolutely" Summer said, hugging Marta
"I have calculus next" Marta said
"Ugh..I have Spanish" Summer said, looking at Marta's schedule "We have no other classes together this morning..Whatever. Meet me at lunch. You can sit with me"
"Okay" Marta said "See you then"
"Yuppers" Summer said, walking towards Spanish
Marta smiled and walked to Math. Marta was usually with the 401's at lunch. She sat with all of the geeks. This was because of her brain. How smart she was, she was sure to be the valedictorian when her grade graduated in two years. Time flew by quick and the next thing Marta knew, she was sitting with Summer at the Caffeine Addicts's table. She looked around to see cups of coffee, cappuccinos and espresso's. Summer handed her a cappuccino and smiled.
"French vanilla..You're favorite" Summer said
"And you're favorite is Carmel" Marta said, smiling
"With a little bit of mocha" Summer and Marta said, together
"Sugar!" A voice yelled
"What the..." Marta said, stopping
Marta looked over to see Channing Newfton, someone even more hyper than Summer. She laughed, scratching her head. Looking over at Summer, she saw her again friend preoccupied with her cappuchino.Stirring it with a half broken toothpick.
"Hi, Channing" Marta said
"Marta" Channing said "Oh...You're hot this year"
"Um..Okay" Marta said
"Don't mind him" Summer said, rolling his eyes "He says that about any girl..Especially when he's high on sugar"
"I bet" Marta said
"You're bet would win" Summer said
"I know" Marta said
"All hail the "King of Pimpiness"!" Freddy's voice yelled
Marta turned around to see Freddy dancing around the Hoochie table, idiotically. Eleni Afflerback, the slut was really into this. He was almost giving her a lap-dance. Marta gazed on in disgust, as Freddy came towards her table.
"Oh my God" Marta said "He's coming over here"
"Who?" Manda Sanchez asked, looking up from her drink
"Playa-Playa Jones" Marta said, sighing
"PlayaPlaya? Is that a pet-nameor something?" Summer asked, Marta glared at her
Freddy sure enough made his way to the Coffee Addict table, stopping right behind Marta. His presence made her shiver, she use to have a major crush on him before the band broke up. But, he was with Katie..Her then best friend. So, she couldn't do anything. Freddy put his masculine hand onto the table and looked over at Summer. She looked up at Playa-Playa and sneered.
"What?" Summer asked
"Coffee" Freddy said "I need some"
"Right..And like I would give you any of my precious coffee" Summer said
"You're dumber than I thought you were" Alexis Barber said, smirking
"Um..I wasn't talking to you" Freddy said, glaring "Now..Blondie..Do you have some coffee?"
Marta glared up at the boy. He had just called her Blonde. She couldn't believe he had called her that..It brought back a very strange memory...
Flashback
Marta had been extremely upset. Her parents were fighting yet again and it was really tiring. She was becoming extremely messed up because of them, cutting..The thing she gave in to. The only thing that made her feel better. She had decided to go to Dewey's apartment of solace instead of repeatively slicing her arms up..But, she just had to have one cut. It had been pretty deep, she didn't cover it up..She just let her sleeve drop over it. She didn't care that the blood stain was very obvious...She needed to get away. Walking to the door of Dewey's apartment, she heard a familiar melody.
"Something 'bout the way you shine. When the lights go out. I wanna make you mine. Something 'bout the way it seems. You're alway's here, in my dreams. When there's no one there, no I'm not scared. But, I'm in love..With you" A voice sang
The music was very familiar. It was from Marta's favorite show "Degrassi: The Next Generation." Craig had wrote that song to tell Ashley that he loved her, it was the easiest way he could. But, that obviously wasn't Craig singing. It was a voice she had never heard before. Opening up the door, she saw Freddy..Playing a guitar. Marta smiled, walking closer to him. His fingers strummed the strings perfectly, he was perfect to her then in every way. Freddy looked up to see Marta, surprised that she was there. He quickly put the guitar, which was Dewey's, down.
"Hey" Marta said
"Hi" Freddy said, nervously
"I didn't know you could play guitar" Marta said
"No one knows..Well, you do now" Freddy said "So, I can't say no one knows"
"Yeah, you can't" Marta said, smiling "Sing me something"
"Um...No" Freddy said
"Come on, Freddy!" Marta exclaimed, grabbing Freddy's shoulders and shaking him
"Okay" Freddy said, rolling his eyes
"Thank you" Marta said, smirking
"You are so charming" Freddy said, sarcastically
"I know..Now sing" Marta said
"Whatever" Freddy said
Freddy always gave in to Marta. Even though he had been with Katie, something about the small girl made him nervous..Made him feel different. She was always there for everyone. She always listened to people's problem, seeming to not care about their own. Even though Freddy had a feeling her life was tough. He knew how her parents were, he knew that they always fought. He shook his head and decided to play something.
"She's got a smile that it seems to me. Reminds me of childhood memories. Where everything, Was as fresh as the bright blue sky. Now and then when I see her face. She takes me away to that special place. And if I stared too long. I'd probably break down and cry. Sweet child o' mine. Sweet love of mine" Freddy sang, stopping when he saw Marta's arm
Blood. Her arm was bleeding terribly, a small puddle was on the ground where she was now sitting. Freddy dropped the guitar, shocked. What was wrong with her arm? He got up and pulled Marta to her feet, grabbing her arm. Marta screamed in pain, tears misting her aquamarine eyes. He pulled her closer, trying to grab her arm again.
"What are you doing, you psycho?" Marta asked, trying to pull away from his grasp
"What's wrong with your arm?" Freddy asked
"I cut it..I feel and cut it" Marta said, calmly
"Let me fix it up then" Freddy said
"No! It's okay..Seriously" Marta said
"Then let me see it" Freddy said
"No!" Marta yelled
"Yes!" Freddy yelled
"No!!" Marta screamed
"Yes!!!" Freddy screamed ever louder
"Leave me alone" Marta said
"Let me see your arm and I will" Freddy said
"Hell no" Marta said
"Hell yes" Freddy said
"Just...Shut up" Marta said
"Let me see your arm and I will" Freddy said
"Quit being repeative" Marta said
"Repeative? What does that mean?" Freddy asked
"Nothing important..I'm leaving" Marta said, starting to walk off
"No!" Freddy yelled, grabbing Marta from behind
He struggled with Marta, trying to pull up her shirt's sleeve. When at last, he did...Seeing the cut, he let go of Marta and backed away. No fall could do that kind of damage. A thick, clean-cut line went from the top of Marta's wrist and stopped about three inches above that. Marta's eye immediately released tears. Freddy wasn't suppose to see this, no one was suppose to see this. Freddy stepped closer to Marta, grabbing her..Letting her cry harder. Marta placed her head on Freddy's chest, crying hysterically.
"W-why would you do this to yourself?: Freddy asked
"I don't know..It makes the pain go away" Marta said "My parent's fighting hurts..Not physically, emotionally,,,It really hurts"
"I know..I know, it must hurt" Freddy said, hugging her tighter "But, that's no reason to do this to yourself..It's unhealthy. It's a serious problem, Blondie"
"I know..It's terrible. I'm a terrible person for doing it" Marta said "You probably are grossed out now. You probably hate me"
"Marta..If I hated you..Would I do this?" Freddy asked
Marta was confused. Would he do what? But, she got it soon. Freddy kissed her. Full on the lips. her first real kiss, her first kiss had tongue in it..She liked it and hated it at the same time. Freddy was with Katie, not her..This was wrong, really wrong. Marta pulled away and wiped her mouth, glaring up at Freddy.
"How could you..You're with Katie!" Marta exclaimed
"I can keep a secret" Freddy said, grabbing Marta again "Katie isn't that important to me...I like you more"
"Well, I can keep a secret too..But, not one like this" Marta said "Go to hell"
"This is a mistake..A huge on, Marta" Freddy said "Just remember I will always be here for you, Blondie"
"Like I said before...Go to hell" Marta said "Burn there"
"Babe..Don't do this" Freddy said
"Don't call, babe" Marta said
"Fine..I will be here for you" Freddy said, as Marta left the apartment "Always"
Flashback
What a huge fucking lie. Freddy turned into a bastard after the band broke up. Not even talking to one person in the band. Well..He was talking to Summer, so that was different. Marta suddenly realized she had been staring at Freddy the whole time. He smirked.
"What? You want me, Blondie?" Freddy asked
"No..Gross" Marta said, looking at her coffee
"You could of had me a long time ago..You blew it" Freddy whispered in her ear
"You're repulsive" Marta said, glaring very sharp daggers (A/N: So stupid..lol)
"You betcha" Freddy said "I can't blame you for wanting some of this"
"Asshole" Marta muttered
It sent shivers up her spine again. Something about his voice, his touch..It made her weak..It made her feel different. But, that all changed when he walked off. That feeling was suddenly gone. Summer laughed watching Freddy walk away.
"Hell of a pimp walk, eh?" Summer asked, giggling
"Y-yeah" Marta said, looking down at her coffee again
"Is something wrong?" Summer asked
"Nothing. Nothing is wrong" Marta said
"You sure?" Summer asked, walking over and sitting in the chair next to Marta
"Yes, I'm sure" Marta said "It's just..Freddy..He's diffrent"
"I know" Summer said "He is such a jackass now"
"Definetaly" Marta said
"Why did you like daze off when he came over here?" Summer asked
"I was shocked" Marta said "That he would come near either of us"
"I wasn't. He's did it before" Summer said "He tries to get some of my coffee almost everyday"
"Suprising" Marta said, rolling her eyes
"Yeah..I was suprised he even got into my pants" Summer said
"W-what! You had sex with Freddy?" Marta asked, her eyes wide
"I mean, It isn't bad..He was really good" Summer said, smirking
:"I don't know what to say" Marta said, looking over at Freddy from across the room
"Marta...I was kidding" Summer said
"You were? Oh..Okay" Marta said, sighing
"You really think he would want me over Michelle or Eleni?" Summer asked
"You are way more prettier than either of them" Marta said
"Maybe so, maybe so" Summer said "But, Motormouth and Bruiser are the easiest girls I've ever met"
"I know" Marta said "This is kind of gross..Let's stop talking about it"
"You're right" Summer said, sticking out her tounge "Really gross...How about the play?"
"I'm trying out...I want to get a part so bad:" Marta said "Sandy..I would love to be her"
"You could get the part..Marta, you're beautiful..You have a great set of pipes and You can act" Summer said "You will definetaly get a main part"
"Thanks" Marta said
"Marta..You are so hot" Channing said, gazing longingly at Marta
"You already said that today" Marta said, giggling "But, thanks for the compliment"
Marta and Summer laughed hysterically. The coffee was really getting to them. So, was this play. Marta was very anxious for the audition's to come. She needed to get a main part..She needed to.get that mian part...God, this was really freaking her out. She had never been this greedy..Never wanted something so much..Damn, it felt good.
(OMG...This is the longest chapter I have ever written. Lol. I hope you liked this first chapter! Freddy is such a bastard....I know, I know. R&R)