"Here comes Alex Russo-WOAH and out goes Shane Gray! Here she comes and SCORE BY ALEX RUSSO!"
Alex Russo ran in a circle, her arms up in the air screaming like no tomorrow. Her best friend Mitchie Torres ran over squealing, wrapped her arms around Alex's waist and lifted her up, spinning her in a circle as they both celebrated their victory.
"Hey boys!" Alex yelled as Mitchie placed her down safely on the ground. Nate and Shane Gray dusted off and looked over. Alex and Mitchie both put their own index finger on their tongue, turned around and put it on their butts while making a sizzling noise.
Nate and Shane both laughed and walked over to their friends, as did Jason the oldest of the Gray brothers. He wasn't much of a football player so he was always the commentator.
"Bit dirty." Alex's absolute best friend in the entire world say with a laugh as he and Alex knuckled each other. He looked her up and down laughing at the fact she was pretty much brown all over. Alex giggled and looked down at her over-sized pink football jersey that had the number thirty-three on it. It was pretty much a dress on her, but you could still see the bottom of her white mini shorts. Well, now the icky brown-mud stained colour. But, Alex didn't care. Sure she had a girly side, but she loved getting down and dirty and playing with the boys.
"Well, you know how I do." She said with a giggle as she jumped up on Nate's back, hugging him tightly. He held onto her legs securely so she wouldn't fall. Nate had always been very protective of Alex. He just didn't want her to get hurt.
Today, the five best friends, Mitchie, Jason, Shane, Nate and Alex were just playing their regular traditional Sunday footy game. And since it was the last Sunday before school went back, the game was extra special.
All four, excluding Jason since he prefers not to play, are extremely competitive against each other as well, which makes it that much more fun.
The kids decided to sit down on the clean grass, not muddy grass just for a while to cool down and have a bit of a chat too.
"So you kids excited for school?" Jason asked.
"I'm stoked!" Mitchie said with that big grin of hers. "I just can't wait. I heard music class is going to be so much better this year."
"Yeah I heard that too!" Alex said excitedly.
"It's gonna be sick as hey." Shane said.
"Yeah music sounds good." Nate agreed.
That's another thing the kids have in common, they all play music and sing. Well, except for Alex. She hates to sing… in front of people. She does have an amazing voice though. Ask Nate. He once walked in on Alex listening to her iPod and singing. She didn't notice him there but, which was probably a good thing. Alex hates people complimenting her, especially if its about her voice.
"I just can't believe we are finally sophomores." Alex said playing with her purity ring she had on her ring finger. All five kids had purity rings, another thing that bought them that much closer.
"Jason!" The group heard Mrs Gray call for her eldest son.
"Time to help cook dinner." Jason sighed. Everybody laughed and teased for a moment until he was gone.
"I say we make a pact." Nate said randomly out of the blue.
"What do you mean bro?" Shane asked. The funny thing about Shane and Nate is, is that they are both the same age. Shane looked a lot older though. But He's actually born in January while Nate is born in December. They were super close and talked about everything. Every since their father died about two years ago, Jason has distanced himself from his younger brothers. He hangs out with his girlfriend Tess a lot, who everybody else hates. She really is a Royal Bitch as they call her.
"What kind of pact?" Mitchie asked.
"Like, a friendship one." Nate said.
"Easy enough. I'm in." Alex said with a giggle. Mitchie and Shane laughed and nodded in agreement.
"Okay," Nate began, "We have to promise that this year… is the best year of our lives. And we stay true to each other, and if you ever need somebody we are always right here."
Alex smiled warmly at her best friend and leaned her head again his shoulder, and rubbed his arm up and down.
"Nate is amazing." She sung out loud, in a joking voice. But actually meaning it. Nate grinned, while the other two laughed.
"I sure am."
- x -
The kids laughed the rest of the ten minutes they had together. Since both girls had to go home, and they were at the boys house anyways.
"Ah well, we should probably go." Alex said as she checked the time on her iPhone.
"Yeah true." Mitchie said agreeing. The foursome all stood up and dusted off. Alex reached her arms out and walked over to Shane.
"Love you! See you tomorrow babeee." She said kissing him on the cheek.
He smiled as they pulled apart. "Love you too, see you tomorrow!" He said happily. Mitchie finished hugging Nate and moved to Shane as Alex walked over to Nick.
They both grinned at each other, and threw their arms around each other. Nate picked Alex up, so her legs were around his waist. They stood their for a while just whispering things into each others ears.
"Love you long time." Alex whispered. He laughed. It was just one of their many personal jokes.
"Love you too babe." He said in a girly voice just to annoy her. She laughed. She pulled backwards a bit so they could actually talk to each other. "Oi tomorrow is going to be so good aye." He said, his voice dripping with excitement.
"Yeah, I can't wait." She smiled warmly at her best friend. "Another great year is a head of us Nate. You know why?" She said grinning.
"Why?" He asked, smiling.
"Cause we'll be together, forever." She said jumping down from Nate. Alex noticed that Mitchie was down saying goodbye to Shane so she backed away from Nate.
"Bye Shane!" She said with a wave. She looked at Nick. "See you later biffle! Call me later." She said nudging him. He smiled.
"See you Alex, bye Mitchie!" Shane said blowing a kiss.
"Yeah, will do Al. Bye." Nate said.
- x -
Alex's P.O.V
"Yeah oh my gosh Mitch, I'm freaking out here." I said into the phone panicking.
"Don't worry, just breathe Alex, breathe." I heard Mitchie's voice came through the phone, and then I heard her take a few deep breaths. I stood still, closed my eyes and took a few deeps breaths.
It was currently one am in the morning, and I just couldn't sleep one wink. I was freaking out about school.
"But Mitchie, this jeans will not go with this top! I just tried it all together and it's a no-no!" I cried, pouting. She giggled.
"Alex, just pick a new outfit it will be fine." She said tiredly. "Or here's a better idea!" She said brightly.
I perked up. "What!?" I asked hoping she would save the day… or night, whatever.
"GO TO SLEEP!" She yelled while laughing. I giggled. I head a knock on my balcony door. I looked over, trying to focus my eyesight.
It was Nate. I laughed.
"Mitchie, I gotta go. My Prince Charming is here to save the day once again. Thanks for everything." I said smiling. She giggled.
"Alright, don't stay up to late!"
"Hey, you know me. I could go three days without sleeping and be fine!" I laughed.
"Yeah… I do know you Alex. And I don't like you when you're grumpy." She said giggling. "See you tomorrow, bright and early."
"Bye!" I said then clicked off my cell and threw it onto my bed.
I grinned and walked over to the door, turning the key and unlocking it for Nate.
"Hey." I smiled.
"Hey, can I come in?" He asked smiling. I opened the door up wider, and moved so he could come past.
"Sure." He walked in and sat on my bed. I shut the door and went and sat next to him. "What are you doing here, it's like the middle of the night!" I laughed. He smiled.
"I saw your light on and just wanted to check if you were okay." He said looking at me. I smiled warmly at him. Nick lived across the road and one house down. His and my bedrooms were both at the front of our houses. I could see into his bedroom from mine and vice versa. We both had balcony's that we used to stand on and yell things out to each other from. Well, on occasion we still do.
"Nick, you're too kind. But I'm a big girl." I said pushing his should and then lying backwards. He laughed and laid on his stomach, leaning on his elbows. We sat in silence for a few moments. I fiddled with my belly ring.
"You know… you're going to have to tell people soon. At least my mom." He said. I sighed.
"Nick, you know I love you and your family. Your mom is pretty much my second mom! But I-I can't… I'm doing fine on my own." He looked me up and down and stopped at my eyes.
"When do you think he will be back?" He asked quietly. I sighed and shrugged.
"I don't know." I whispered.
The truth was, was that my father had left me. My mom died giving birth to me, and my dad has pretty much hated me every since. All he does is go out with his friends and get drunk and just parties. He's young, and just wants fun… not a daughter. Right now, I think he has a girlfriend and I think he is living with her. He left me a note two months ago saying he would be back in four days. That was just another one of his lies.
But I'm doing fine by myself. I work at the diner down the street. Sure it can be long hours, but the money is good. Nate often tries to bribe me into taking his money. But I can do it on my own, and don't need any help.
"Well, whenever you need me… I'm here." He said lying flat and putting on arm over my stomach. I giggled and held his arm.
"Thanks Nathaniel." I said grinning.
"No worries Alexandra." We both laughed. He sat there for a moment. Then sat up a bit. "So why are you still up?" He asked with a laugh. I groaned and sat up.
"I can't pick out a damn outfit for tomorrow!" I said angrily. His jaw-dropped slightly, and his face turned disgusted.
"Are you serious?" He asked bluntly. "That's the big problem?" I nodded. "You're so high-maintenance Alex." He said laughing. I slapped his shoulder and stood up.
"I hate you." I said laughing.
"Love you too." I smiled and walked over to my wardrobe. I opened it and continued looking through frantically. I pulled this off, held them up against me then threw them down on the floor again. I groaned loudly. I heard Nate laugh.
Suddenly I felt his two strong arms wrap around my waist. "Alex," he started.
"Nate."
"You could wear what you are wearing right now and you would still look amazing." He whispered into my ear. I laughed and looked down at my mini black pj shorts, and my black tank that had a big white and red hello kitty face on it.
"You're insane."
"Probably." He said calmly. "And now," He tightened his grip and picked me up. I screamed and giggled.
"Let go fool!" I laughed. He laughed and threw me onto my bed, near my pillows. He pulled up the blankets and I climbed under them.
"It's bed time for you missy." He said sternly, but joking. He walked over and closed my closet, and then switched off all my lights. He walked over and grabbed my phone and put it on my bed-side table. He pulled up the blankets and got under. I rolled over and looked at him.
"What do you think you're doing?" I yelled jokingly.
"I'm not going anywhere buddy." He said moving closer and wrapping his arms around my waist again. "I'm making sure you get to sleep." I laughed. I sighed and closed my eyes and tried to sleep.
After five minutes I came out with, "You didn't call me you bitch." He laughed.
"I thought turning up in person was better." He whispered. I giggled.
"True that."
- x -
"I cannot believe we are finally here!" Mitchie said excitedly as we entered the school for the first time in a very long time.
"I know, I'm so pumped!" I giggled, as I linked arms with my best girl. Nate and Shane were at our sides chatting about the sport programs they have for our year. "Let's find our lockers." I suggested. All of us, being new to the school got the year 12's old lockers since they've now left the school and all. So we pretty much all got in the same area.
We walked down the halls, up a flight of stairs and then down another hall. We all found our lockers. Mine was right next to Shanes, and Mitchie was three down from Shane, and Nate was two down from me. I put in my code and unlocked it and started organizing my books in it, from the order I had my classes in.
I heard Nate laugh. I looked over and saw him walking over. "What?" I asked giggling as I continued to do my locker.
"Is everything perfect?" He laughed and leaned against the locker with his arms folded and his right ankle crossed over his left. I rolled my eyes, closed my locker and turned to look at him.
I must admit, my best friend was actually pretty cute. His hair was longer, muscles were bigger, eyes were darker and he was just… hotter I guess. I don't have a crush on him though. I mean he is my best friend. I just think he's hot. That's all.
I looked at his white, high-top Nikes, and then his black skinny jeans and then up to his red shirt. He had good style, gotta give him that.
Ew, I just like totally checked out my best friend.
But he can't talk; I swear he checks me out all the time… Or maybe that's just me.
"Alex?" I heard him say. I quickly looked up and meet his eyes.
"Sorry, I just zoned out for a moment." he smiled.
"It's okay." He laughed. "But seriously, is everything perfect?" He joked once again. I rolled my eyes again and shook my head, giggling.
"Yes Nate," I looked him in the eyes. "Everything is perfect."
- x -
"I might sign up for football." Nate said as he grabbed the clip board that had all the names of the guys signing up for football. I looked over.
"Oh awesome, but I don't think they take guys that get beaten by girls." I said smirking, and folding my arms across my chest. He rolled his eyes.
"That was Shane. If he didn't get tackled by you, we would have won." He said laughing.
"Hey!" I heard Shane cry. "Watch it." He said pointing at Nate. Nate laughed and put his hands up in defeat and acted scared. Mitchie and I laughed.
I looked up and down at all the tables of selections. "So what about you Shane? What are you doing to do?" I asked.
"Umm," He looked up and down at all the tables. "I think I'll just stick with choir. I had fun last time." I gotta give it to him. Shane had a killer voice. It was amazing, and everybody knew it. Oh what am I talking about it, even he knew it.
"What about you Mitch?" Nate asked.
"Guitar, definitely." She said grinning her huge grin once again.
"Hey, why do you need lessons? You've got a pro right here." Nate said pointing to himself. I laughed.
Mitchie giggled. "Sorry Nate, you are a good teacher… but I need to get as much help as I can." She said. He laughed.
"I agree." He sighed then looked at the ground. She giggled.
"Wai- hey!" She cried.
"Just kidding babe." He said then winked at her.
"You better be." She joked. I looked at all the tables again and couldn't really see any that tickled my fancy. Then I saw a table. A bright pink one. It was pretty cool. There were three, preppy looking girls behind it. They were beautiful, and boys were talking to them, and hitting on them.
"I think I'm going to join cheerleading."
- x -
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so what'd you guys think!?
basically at the end i'm making the cheerleaders the stereo-typed girls. you know, preppy, flirty, outgoing and even bitchy.
i'm not being rude, i know cheerleaders aren't really like that… but at this school they are.
please review and tell me what you think!
love you all
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