Hey guys, so Hurricane Sandy is coming on stronger than we'd anticipated. On the up side I have no school for the next 2 days, on the down side…it's life threatening. I'm loving it though! My family and I are having a blast! My brother in law has a truck, so he and I went out in the rain to get some flashlights from home depot. The truck is better to get through the flooding. Anyways, there was this guy walking in the rain trying to get home and my brother in law goes, aww poor guy, then he sticks his head out the window and goes, hey dude! Need a ride?! So the guy jumps into the back of our truck, and he looses his flip flop in the process, so we have this shoeless stranger in our truck. We drive him home and he gets in his house safely. I just thought it was pretty hilarious. Oh man, my mom was furious at us when we got home because she said that we shouldn't leave the house.
Anyhow, next chapter. I'll try writing for 2 words and infinitive 9 tomorrow but I don't know if I can post because we'll most likely have a power outage. Also, I know Brandon and Stella's relationship is moving slowly but it's kind of just how the story is supposed to be. There's a journey for them, I mean you cant just stick them in a room and 5 seconds later they're hitched. So, don't worry, the story WILL progress.
Chapter 13:
We'd spent an hour on decorating our rooms. Musa had hung up posters of her favorite music artists, and I hung up some of my paintings. We'd even had time to go pick up our schedules from the office. I had most of my classes with Musa and Flora, a few with Layla, and only one or two with Tecna and Bloom.
The girls all went out for dinner, but I decided to go check out the campus's art program first.
"Excuse me, do you know where room 543 is?" I asked a student
"Right down the hall" They said to me
"Thanks" I said
I walked down the hall finding a room marked art. I knocked, but nobody answered. I decided to go in anyways, finding an empty room. There were half done paintings, paints scattered around, and open canvases.
I'm. In. Heaven.
I walked to an unfinished painting of a sunset.
"You like it?"
I turned around, startled. A woman stood by the door. She was wearing overalls, and there were paint brushes in her pockets. She had paint on her clothes and face. Her hair was kind of messed up in a charming way. She looked to be in her mid 30's.
"Oh..hi, yeah, it's gorgeous. Did you make it?" I asked
"Yeah. Hi, I'm Sophia, I'm the head of this program" She said putting out her hand for me
I shook her hand
"Are you interested?" She asked
"Yeah. My name's Stella Solaria" I said
"Oh! Aren't you my new scholarship student?" She asked
I smiled
"That would be me" I said
"You must be great!" She said
"Aww thanks" I said
"Well I'm happy to have you in my class. We'll be learning about blending colors, and the do's and dont's of being an artist and well….if you're looking for a future in this business you've come to the right place" Sophia said
"Great!" I said happily are y
"I'll see you tomorrow in class, okay?" She said
"Cant wait" I said
After I left my phone started ringing. I saw it was Bloom, so I pressed the talk button and I started walking through the halls.
"Hey B" I said
"Hey Stella, how was it?" She asked
"Awesome, I'm super excited" I said
"That's great" She said
"How was dinner?" I asked
"Great. We saw Sky and his buddies and they invited us back to their apartment for some drinks. Why don't you come?" She asked
"Sur-Woah!"
I was talking while looking down, not realizing where I was going, and I smacked right into somebody. The impact sent me flying across the floor, my phone knocking out of my hands.
"Watch where you're going would ya?"
I looked up and saw a girl with slick black hair. She was tall and thin, and had a beautiful face.
"I'm….sorry" I said slowly
"Mackenzie, are you alright?" I looked and saw a familiar face lift her up
"Yeah I'm fine Brandon, this idiot just knocked right into me" The girl, Mackenzie, said
I snapped out of my trance, tearing my eyes from Brandon and that…girl.
I got up wiping myself off
"Who you calling idiot? If you saw me coming you should've moved so don't go off thinking you're all high and mighty" I said picking up my phone
"Well, well, well, I should've known, Stella the spaz" Brandon said.
"Brandon the dork" I mumbled under my breath as I walked away
"You know that girl?" Mackenzie asked
"Unfortunately" I heard Brandon said
Not ANOTHER girl! Come on Brandon! This is getting old! First Brianna now this chick? Who the hell is she anyways? There's only one thing I know for sure, she aint exactly on my top ten list.
I looked at my phone and dialed Bloom's number again.
"Hello!?" She screamed on the other end
"Hey Bloom" I said
"Dude, are you okay? What just happened?" She asked
"I'm fine, I just fell down" I said
"Oh for the love of god…you scared the living day lights out of me! First we're talking, all happy, then next thing I know I hear a yelp and we get disconnected" Bloom said
I laughed
"Calm down, I'm fine" I said
"What happened?" I heard Musa say in the background
"She fell down" Bloom said
I heard laughter
"Classis Stella" I heard Layla say
"Anyways, are you coming or what?" Bloom asked
"Yeah, where is it? Is it in walking distance?" I asked
"Yeah, it's about a block away from the college. The building complex is the big white one. We're in apartment room 812" Bloom said
"Okay, be there in about 20 minutes" I said
"20 minutes?!" Bloom asked
"Yes! I have to walk and you know how I am about manual labor!" I cried
"Manual labor? It's walking-oh wait never mind I forgot you fail to do that either" She said
We both laughed.
"See ya" I said hanging up
I walked over to the apartment, finding it with ease. She was right, it was really close to the school. I bet I could come to see Brandon….
I knocked the door and waited a few second until the door was open.
"Hey" I was greeted by Sky. Sky was really nice. I don't know how but I think he matured since high school.
"Hey" I greeted him with a warm smile
"Stell! We're in here!" I heard Musa scream
The apartment was nice. Like Helia said, it was really big and roomy. There was a full kitchen, a full living room, 2 bathrooms, and 2 bedrooms.
I went into the kitchen, finding all of my friends sitting on stools by their table. The boys were making them drinks.
"Hey you guys. Nice apartment by the way" I said
"Thanks. Here, want a drink?" Riven asked offering me a beer
"No thanks. You all fit in here?" I asked
"No way, Nabu and I share this one. Helia, Timmy, and Sky are next door, and Brandon got his own apartment." Riven said
"Brandon got his own apartment? I thought he was sharing with you guys" I said
"Nope. He never told you?" Nabu asked
I shook my head, staying silent
"So how are you guys adjusting?" Helia asked
"Great. High school was good, but college is going to be a blast" Flora said
We all nodded.
Riven put up his beer bottle
"Here, here!" He called humorously
We all laughed and whoever had drinks lifted theirs up.
"Here! Here!" They screamed
Musa laughed, taking another swig of her beer, practically falling of her chair.
"Oh jeez, Musa lay off, you know you get tipsy" Bloom said, helping her sit up.
"Calm down, I know my limits. I'm not going to be irresponsible and get drunk on my first night here!" She said to Bloom. When Bloom looked away she put her thumb up and mouthed, yes I will!
Suddenly, Riven's phone started ringing.
"Sup man" He said into the phone
We all quieted down
"We have some people over, but just bring her too" Riven said
A few seconds passed.
"Yeah, just bring her by. We're having drinks" He said
"Okay, see you in a few minutes" Riven said, then shut his phone
"Was that Brandon?" Timmy asked
"Yeah, he's got that girl with him, that friend he was talking about" Riven said
"Friend?" I asked
"Yeah, she's like the daughter of his Mothers, or maybe his father's friend…so they're family friends" Sky said
"Oh!" I said
For some reason, that just took a weight of my shoulders. A family friend? Okay, that's not so bad. I mean, I still don't like her. She called me an idiot! At least I know she's not more competition….I hope.
We started to have some fun with everyone, and everybody was starting to get a little drunk. Flora, Tecna, and I were the only ones not drinking.
Suddenly, the door was opened to reveal Brandon with that girl, Mackenzie. Blech. They walked into the kitchen, and Mackenzie was giving everybody smiles. Then…her eyes fell on me.
"Hey guys, this is Mackenzie White" Brandon said introducing her
"Riven, can I have that beer now" I said, staring at Mackenzie
Riven handed me my drink
Everybody looked at Mackenzie.
"Hey"
"Sup"
"Hello"
"Yoouu'rrreeee peerrrrtttyyyyy" Musa slurred
We all laughed at our drunken friend
"Uhh..thanks? Is she okay?" Mackenzie asked
"Yeah she's fine, wait till you see Musa when she has candy" I said
Mackenzie looked at me
"You…are the girl from before, right?" Mackenzie asked
"Affirmative" I said
"This is Stella" Brandon said
"Or as you formally know her, spaz" Brandon finished
I glared sticking my tongue out at him
"Way to be mature" He said
When everybody wasn't looking he stuck his tongue out back, making me smile.
Brandon went into the fridge and took out 2 drinks, handing 1 to Mackenzie.
"Thanks" She said with a smile
Brandon sat down opening up his bottle and taking a sip. I couldn't help but stare. Everything he does is so…perfect. It's so annoyingly…intriguing.
"Guys, let's be cheesy college students and play spin the bottle!" Layla said
"Yeah!"
We all moved to the living room, assembling on the couch. I sat between Musa and Nabu. I took a sip from my beer settling it on the table.
"Put an empty bottle on the table" Sky said
Nabu took his empty bottle and settled it in the middle of the table.
"Who wants to be the first victim?" Nabu asked
Everybody stayed silent.
"Meeeeeee!" Musa suddenly screamed
Nabu handed Musa the bottle.
Musa looked at the bottle, then spun it forcefully. It spun and spun and spun until it finally landed on Riven.
"Yeah!" Musa screamed, then she looked up at the ceiling, put her hands together as if in prayer, and shut her eyes.
"Thank you" She said
We all laughed.
Riven leaned forward, and I'm not sure if it was drunk Musa doing this, but Musa took him by the shirt, and starting making out with him.
I laughed.
"Woooooooo!"
They separated.
"You're my boyfriend now, 'kay?" She slurred
Riven nodded his head
"Not sure if you'll remember this by tomorrow, but I'm all for it" Riven said
I patted Riven on the shoulder
"Don't worry, I'll remind her" I said
He laughed
"Who wants to go next?" Riven asked
"I'll take a spin" Sky said
Sky took the bottle in his hands and turned it. It spun and spun and spun.
"Bloom, Bloom, Bloom, Bloom!" He chanted
The bottle slowly landed on Layla.
"Oh snap" He said
"OOOHHH!" We all cheered
Bloom shrugged
"Do it, it's not for real" Bloom said
Layla shrugged
"You better not hold this against me" Layla said to Bloom
"I wont" Bloom said
Layla looked at Sky
"Alright, lay one on me" She said
"Hold on, you're saying you want me to initiate it? Why cant you initiate it?" Sky asked
"Oh my god, just come here!" Layla screamed
Layla took him by the shoulders and planted a kiss on his lips. It was fast and emotionless.
Layla sat back.
"Who's up next?" She asked
"I'll go" Nabu said, taking the bottle
Nabu spun the bottle. It started spinning around and around until it slowly landed on….Riven.
"Uh uh, nope" Riven said
"Oh come on man, give me some Riven sugar" Nabu said doing a dance
We all started laughing
"HEY! STEP OF NABU! HE'S MINE!" Musa screamed, jumping up on the couch
I was laughing so hard, I fell off my chair.
"You heard the woman, don't even think about it" Riven said
Riven lifted his hands up.
"It's okay, you were only my second choice Riven, my first choice was Layla" Nabu said
"ooooooo" We all said
Layla blushed
"Hey, Brandon, why don't you go" Mackenzie said. Mackenzie seemed to be enjoying herself.
Brandon shrugged.
"I don't know…" He said
"Oh come on man, don't be a chicken!" Riven screamed
"Yeah! We got a chicken in the house, a chicken in the house! Bak! Bak!" We all started making chicken noises
Brandon glared
"You're so immature" Brandon said, taking the bottle in his hands. Brandon mumbled something under his breath then spun it. I couldn't hear much, but I definitely heard him mumbled, "Useless game".
As the bottle spun I chanted in my head. Please! Please! Please! Just 1 more kiss from him! Just 1 more kiss and I'll be complete!
The bottle slowly landed on….Mackenzie!
I picked up my beer, holding it firmly. I took a long, angry, swig of it.
Brandon turned to Mackenzie shrugging. For a second, I actually think I saw him glance at me. He leaned in, and started kissing Mackenzie. It was quick, but when they broke there was this look on Mackenzie's face. I know that look, because I had that look the first time Brandon kissed me. Brandon just seems to have that effect on people. I'm….upset. I just had to watch the man I love kiss a girl, a gorgeous girl.
"Let's continue playing"
We played for another hour, and afterward we just hung out. It was fun, and I was starting to finish those drinks pretty fast. Sky drove Musa, Layla, and Bloom back to our dorm room after they were practically passing out. I stayed a bit later with Flora and Tecna, because Tecna was hitting it off with Timmy, and Flora was having a great time with Helia, and I…well to be honest…I wanted to make sure nothing was going on with Brandon and Mackenzie.
"You know what, it's getting late, I think I'll head back to the dorm" Mackenzie said getting up
"I'll walk you" Brandon said getting up
"Riven, pass me another drink" I said, feeling anger boil up inside of me again
Brandon and Mackenzie were half way out the door, when Brandon turned around.
"Stella, are you sure? That's already your fourth" Brandon said to me
"I'm fine Brandon! Leave me alone!" I said, but it came out whiny
He sighed
"Riven, cut her off. Stella, you're drunk" He said
"Nnoo I'mm nnoott" I said back
"Stella you are drunk" He said to me
"You know what, I'll just head back, you should probably stay here" Mackenzie said
"I'll see you tomorrow in class" Brandon said
"See you" She said on her way out
"Is Stella okay?" Flora asked in a concerned tone
"Yes. You know what, Timmy why don't you drive Flora and Tecna back to the dorms" Brandon said
"We're not leaving without Stella" Tecna said
"It's fine, I'll take care of it. You girls head back and make sure your other friends are alright. See, this is why this was a horrible idea" Brandon said
"Brraannddoon! Stop it! Leave me alone!" I screamed at him
He rolled his eyes
"Yeah, yeah" He said
"I'm warning you, my Father is a police man!" I screamed at him
"No he's not. I know your father" Brandon replied
"Stalker!" I screamed
Brandon palmed his forehead
Timmy left with a very worried Flora and Tecna.
Brandon turned to Nabu, Riven, Helia, and Sky.
"Guys, go to sleep, we have classes tomorrow" He said to them
"M'kay" Riven moaned from the couch, already half asleep.
Brandon pulled me up from the couch, putting my arm around his shoulder.
"Let go of me!" I cried, but my body was totally under the control of the alcohol that I wasn't even able to move.
"Would you just be quiet? You're drunk" Brandon said
Helia and Sky followed us out of the apartment, going into their apartment next door. Brandon brought me over to his apartment, opening it up with his key.
"What are you doing?" I asked in a giggly tone
"I'm helping you" He said opening the door and dragging me in
"Helping me? Brandon do you llliiiikkkkeeee me?" I asked in a giggly tone
"Not at the moment" He said
"Yes you do! Stop lying! You kissed me which means you love me!" I screamed at him
Brandon put me down on the couch of his apartment, going into his bathroom.
"My mother told me I should look out for you" He said from the bathroom
He returned with a towel drenched in hot water, and a bottle of pills.
"So I'm not going to let you go out onto the road and kill yourself" He put the things on the coffee table and kneeled down
"You'll stay here tonight, okay?" He asked
"No! I wanna go home!" I whined
"Shhhh, stop screaming, the neighbors will get angry" Brandon said
I sighed
"Brandon, will you EVER love me?" I asked
Brandon rolled his eyes as he began to pull out the pills he wanted me to take
"I'm getting tired of waiting. Soon I'm going to move on. Casey Freedmen loves me and you don't so why should I wait for you?" I huffed, crossing my arms
"You don't know what you're saying right now" Brandon said
"Yes I do! You don't love me!" I cried
"Shhh, Stella" He said trying to shut me up
"NO!"
"Stella, you have to be quiet" Brandon said
"NO!"
Brandon took my shoulders and brought me in. Our lips touched, and we both began to move our lips together. We separated from our kiss.
"Now you're even, so be quiet" He said pushing me down on his couch to sleep.
I was quiet then.
Brandon put the hot towel on my forehead and got me a blanket. He went to the kitchen and got me a glass of water and handed me some pills.
"Take these" He said
I nodded, sitting up, then swallowing down the pills.
"Lay back down" He said, pushing me down.
"Where are my friends?" I asked
"Shhhhhh" He replied
There was a long pause as he sat down in one of the recliners and just watched me
"So do you like me?" I asked
"Go to sleep"
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