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I was awoken to the radio alarm blaring in my ear. Reluctantly I got out of bed and showered. Quickly my bathroom began smelling of my favorite lavender shampoo. I noticed the time on my wall clock and hurried. After finally choosing to wear my black skirt with a ruffled hem and my favorite purple top, I headed down to the kitchen and grabbed an apple for breakfast. Not wasting any time I got into my car and drove to school. On my way I had nothing to do but think.

Many people often said that I was lucky. I have a huge mansion for a home, received a white BMW for my 17th birthday and had the most caring parents in the world. Although they were busy people, they always had time for me. My father was a business tycoon, while my mother was born into money so to speak. I was their only daughter, well at least together. My father had two previous children from a failed marriage, my half-sister Koma and my half-brother Ryan. I never got along well with Koma. She blamed me for her parent's divorce even though I wasn't even born at the time. Being four years older than me she usually bullied me growing up. Eventually she graduated and headed off for college. At least I wouldn't have to put up with her ignorance any longer. But my brother Ryan was great. He was everything a big brother should be. He was only two years older and we got along a lot better than most siblings. He too graduated and moved on to college. They would visit about every other weekend.

I finally arrived at school and pulled into the parking lot. Not long before I got out, there he was. "Hey cutie! I've been waiting for you." Xavier, my boyfriend, said.

"I'm sorry honey but I didn't feel like getting up today. That's what happens when you stay up until midnight talking to me on the phone." I added.

"Well what can I say, I love talking to you." he then planted a kiss on my lips and his arm around my shoulders leading me into the school doors. We kept talking as we arrived at my locker. We had been together for two months after he had been pining for me since the beginning of the school year. I finally gave in to him. He was rather gorgeous with his spiky black hair and smoky gray eyes. Muscular in build and tall, the day we made it official I had made many enemies. Well not really but much of the school female population became enraged now that Xavier Redd was no longer available. He was notably the most popular guy in school. Also one of those guys that were good at everything he did. Whether it was sports, fighting, or just racing...he was the best. But along with his accomplishments, came an ego the size of Mt. Rushmore. I turned when someone called my name.

"Hey girl you ready for history? I don't want to be late and deal with Wilson." cried Bee, a close friend of mine. Well actually her name is Karen Beecher, Bee for short. If anything her name suits her seeing as she packs quite a punch. Just as fierce she was beautiful. Her ebony skin harmonized her hazel eyes. She always maintained her hair in her standard buns above her head. She was slim but with some muscle to accentuate her figure. No wonder Vic loved her. Speaking of which…

"X, my man! Kor what's up, darling? Bee where's my phone?" shouted Vic who bumped knuckles with Xavier. Victor Stone was the poster boy for a football hero. My 'surrogate' brother as he calls himself, was the regional power-lifting champion for two years in a row. So it's no surprise that he was strapping in stature. Even if he shaved his head every week, he was still cute.

"I don't know what you're talking about Vic. Maybe you left it at Jinny's house." Bee accused Vic. "God knows she's been after your number for some time."

"Here we go again. I told you I don't want anything to do with her, woman. I didn't give her my number, Matthew did." he tried to defend himself.

"Well Matthew the mammoth is gonna learn he ain't gonna miss with your love life. Got it?" Vic cowered in her glare. "Yeah baby just chill out." said Vic.

"Come on Kori. I think Terra is waiting for us in class." Bee held her hand and tugged Kori away but not before she let her kiss Xavier goodbye.

"Lunch later?" Xavier asked and she simply nodded.

Here we sat waiting for the class to begin. After hearing Mr. Wilson scolding a student again for arriving late, I looked up to see his victim. It was Richard. I've seen him around school a lot. I didn't know much about him other than he was friends with Gar and Rachel. They really didn't associate much with other kids. But then again high school can be hard to those who are 'different'. He appeared kind though. He had a warm face that seemed it could put you at peace if you let him. Terra interrupts my thoughts with her story.

"So Kitten ended up with chocolate on her dress. The one I lent her. She's so damn clumsy." laughed Terra. I too laughed at her comment. No one really liked Kitten. She was always so clingy and had a negative comment for everything. I turned again and noticed Richard was looking straight at me. Did I have something on my face? He quickly looked away though. For a second his deep blue eyes pierced into mine and I felt a shiver go right through me. Was this a good thing or bad? Kitten would kill me right now if she saw Richard staring at me. Kitten along with other girls in school secretly had a huge crush on him. She wouldn't admit to it because he wasn't in any sports team or hung out with the right people, she couldn't date him. Simply put by her terms he hangs out with losers, so he must be a loser. I remember when he first moved here, he chose not to hang out with us although most everyone would have accepted him. To me he seemed to have this seriousness to him even though he laughed with his friends all the time. He seemed to not participate in sports activities even though he was brawny. He seemed not to listen in class even though he strived in academics. He seemed to be a paradox in himself. Suddenly I saw a hand waved in front of my face.

"Hello earth to Kori and you in there?" Terra fussed.

"Oh sorry, I was just thinking." I answered back.

She traced where my gaze strayed from and saw Richard. "Uh-huh…and I bet I know exactly what you were thinking about." she wiggled her eyebrows at me.

"Shutup I'm trying to learn here." I lied sarcastically. They just both glanced at each other and laughed quite loud that the whole class just gawked at us.

"Ladies I'm sure you'll find detention just as amusing as your private conversation if you don't get quiet this instant." Mr. Wilson glared over to us. "Sorry, sir." we all mumbled.

The classes came and went quickly. I arrived to see Gar and Raven seated at our usual table. Raven was picking at her food with a book in hand. Gar pushed his tray aside after refusing to eat anything having to do with a healthy diet. As I walked to our table I heard a wolf call delivered to me. I turned to see where it came from. I looked around, why I don't really know. I wasn't interested in any of them as they clearly weren't interested in me. I gave up looking and continued walking as I turned I bumped into something, or someone actually. Then I heard a commotion. The sound of a tray crashing to the ground and splattering all over its owner filled the cafeteria. But not just any owner, it was her.

"Hey jerk why don't you watch where you're going!" yelled Xavier just a little too loud. "Obviously you're not only a damn freak your blind too!" again he shouted. This moron was taking it too far and Richard was just about to lunge over to him but saw a sudden movement on the floor. Kori had fallen to the ground with the remnants of her lunch all over her designer clothes. She felt slightly light-headed but recovered quickly and tried to get up. Richard pulled out a hand to help her up.

"Oh shit! I'm sorry. I wasn't looking and…" Richard said but was cut off.

"Of course you weren't looking a-hole or does your blindness interfere with your stupidity?" he said shoving Richard's hand out of the way.

"Xavier stop!" Kori shouted hoping her boyfriend would hear her. "He said he was sorry now just leave it at that..OK?"

"But…Kori…I…" Xavier tried to make her understand.

"Look lets just forget this happened." she smiled a warm smile while looking at both boys. Richard answered her by nodding, while Xavier simply rolled his eyes. She never did like confrontation and always tried to end it. A janitor had already arrived to clean up the mess. Xavier was already heading off with Kori in hand out the doors. Kori turned to give Richard one more quick glance and saw him mouth 'I'm sorry.' She in turn gave him a big and reassuring smile and mouthed 'I know, don't worry.' He grinned back her. After she left he gathered himself and headed towards his friends who saw the whole spectacle. Wow…she smiled…at me, for me. If only I knew what I had to do to be with her.

I'm sorry if this is going slow or boring but this is my first story and I'm still getting used to it. I've never written much and it seemed like fun. Also just a little thanks to all those who reviewed this story: starfangurl89, Winter's Ebony, D-I-WaRria, strodgfrgf, TitanGirlzRox, Dlvvanzor, skye668, and Dark's Soul Mate

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