It was August 16th, 2008 in New York City. It was also exactly one week before school started again for Southern and Northern High. Southern and Northern were rivals. Not just your typical rivals either; they would do just about ANYTHING to beat one another… Northern had even gone as far as to purposely break a quarterback's leg at a game last year so they could win! Needless to say this year would NOT be better.

Bradin attended Southern as a senior. He was like the most popular, most charming, and not to mention most good looking guy in the school. He was tall, had an amazing tan complexion year round, he was blonde, and had the most breath taking green eyes anyone would ever see. He was like a god. And most of the students in his school treated him like one. But he never it that get to him, he was one of the most down to earth people on earth. He was also captain/ quarterback of the school's football team (yeah he was the one to get his leg broken last year, but he had fully recovered).

Ericka attended Northern as a senior. She much like Bradin was probably considered the primo girl of the school. She was pretty, popular, and smart. She was around 5'5" with long chocolate brown hair that reached halfway down her back. She was half Latina so her complexion was kinda dark, but she had amazing cobalt blue eyes. Every guy at northern wanted her, and all the girls were either friends with her, or wouldn't speak to her out of jealousy. But even with all the attention Ericka was about the nicest person anyone could meet. She was head cheerleader for the school's Varsity squad as well.

They both knew everyone at their own schools, but they had never even heard of each other. Not until that fatal night.

The week before school started for the schools, they had an annual back to school dance that both schools went to. Neither school really liked the idea of them both being in the same room, but they were civil. Each school just kept to themselves. Bradin auditorium of Northern high school (it was their year to host the dance), and right away he caught up with one of his buds, Derek.

Bradin greeted Derek with a man hug (a/n haha I always laugh when guys do that)

"Yo man, what's up?"

"Nothing much, ya know same old, same old… How about you?" Derek replied.

"Same here. As weird as this sounds… I'm totally excited for school to start this year!"

"Umm yeah, that is weird. Why though?"

"Haha, I don't actually know. I guess because it's senior year, we have the team in kick ass shape for season starting, and I just have a good feeling about this year."

"The team part is true! We are going to DOMINATE this year!"

"You got that right! It's gonna rock!"

"Yeah… so man I haven't heard from you at all this summer, so how's Sarah?"



Sarah was Bradin's girlfriend of a year and a half. "Dude I don't know, and I don't care"

"Ouch man! You say that awfully coldly… What happened?"

"I honestly haven't the slightest clue. One day we're in the movie theater all happy, the next she's making out with some other dude. I don't get it."

"Wow that sucks. I'm sorry about that."

"Hey it's cool. It happened right after school ended, so I'm over it. She was always bitching at me anyways, so good riddance."

The guys broke into a fit of laughter knowing how true Bradin's statement was. When Derek finally caught his breath he spoke again, "So, you got your eye on any cuties now-a-days?"

Bradin didn't answer for a second but when he did he spoke in almost a whisper as he said, "Uh yeah."

"Well… who is she?"

"I don't know, but she's right there" he pointed to a girl across the room. He was totally mesmerized by her beauty.

Sure enough though it was none other than Ericka Marley aka the most beautiful girl from Northern high school. She had just walked through the doors into the auditorium, wearing a light blue sundress with white heels, the outfit really brought out her blue eyes. Bradin was so stunned he didn't even move but just watched her walk across the room until she finally disappeared into a crowd of people. When He looked over to his friend Derek he found him also staring at the beautiful girl.

"Oh… my… GOD! Who is she? … Derek?" he looked over to Derek who was still staring in the direction of where they last saw her. "DEREK!"

"Oh! Sorry. I don't know. I've never seen her before. What do you think her name is?"

"I have NO idea… but I'm about to find out." And with that he started walking toward where he last saw her. He knew Derek would probably be mad at him for leaving so fast, but he didn't care. He wasn't sure why he just didn't. For some reason the only thing he DID care about was seeing her.

When he located the beautiful lady he'd looked for so long, she was standing alone by the punch bowl, he figued it was perfect timing for them to meet each other.

"Hey, I'm Bradin." He said confidently when he reached her

She looked up figuring it was just another desperate guy who'd pay big bucks just to dance with her. She was about to tell whoever this Bradin was to buzz off when she got caught in his eyes. They were the most amazing shade of bright green she'd ever seen. She soon found that the rest of him was just as gorgeous as his perfect eyes. She found herself smiling, not only that but answering too!



"Hi Bradin, I'm Ericka."

"Ericka? That's a pretty name… It suits you"

Did he just imply that I'm pretty? Oh my god I think he did!! But why is it cute when he does it, but not with other guys? Oh well he still thinks I'm pretty! She thought to herself. Then she suddenly realized he was waiting for a reply. "Oh why thank you… I think?"

"Haha, you're quite welcome." Just then Collide by Howie Day started to play… This was his chance to make his first move. He extended his hand, "May I have this dance?"

She giggled at his gentleman like actions, and took his hand, "Why of course you may."

He led her to the middle of the dance floor, and placed his hands on her hips. She followed suit and wrapped her arms around his neck as they started to sway to the music.

Hmm, this is nice. I hope nothing ruins this moment. Oh my gosh what if she's dating someone! She wouldn't dance with me if she wasn't single right? Oh gosh. How should I casually ask her? He thought about it a bit more then finally figured out how to make it work.

"So, will your boyfriend be upset that you're dancing with me?"

She looked surprised. "Um no, considering I don't have one… I think it'll be ok" she giggled

"Oh… I just thought someone as nice, and pretty as you couldn't possibly be single." Now he was embarrassed. He even blushed a bit, turning light pink

"Well I am." She smiled noticing that he had blushed.

After that they just danced in a comfortable silence. When the Song finished Bradin seized the opportunity to hug Ericka, which she was happy to return the gesture. But when they stopped hugging Ericka stepped backwards right into a puddle of spilled water. Her heels were already slick, so the puddle made her slide even more, making her start falling toward the floor. Luckily Bradin caught her right before she hit the floor. After he caught her, he was stuck there just looking into her beautiful eyes, as was she with his. Without thinking both of them started to lean in simultaneously.

Their lips met in a perfect kiss. It was soft and sweet but it left them both feeling as if the whole world was spinning around then while they were the only two things in focus. And with that they both knew that this was hgoing to turn into something wonderful.

They pulled back, and Bradin stood Ericka upright again. Neither one said a word; they just stood there with smiles playing on their lips where the kiss was still lingering as well.

So… how was it?? Shall I continue? Was it too fluffy? Let me know what I need to improve, and what was good! Review please! I want at least one before I post another Chapter