Callie POV
Brandon turned around and started playing a song on the piano. It was nothing I had ever heard before. I closed my eyes listening to the melody. There was a mixture of melancholy, happiness, determination, all from this one composition. I didn't even notice when the music stopped. I was so captivated that it took Brandon tapping my shoulder for me to come back to reality.
"Callie, are you okay?" His asks with a hint of worry in his voice.
"That was amazing. Where did you learn that?" I couldn't believe someone so young could play so beautifully. If I wasn't interested in him before, I was now. Who am I kidding? I was interested the first time he walked into the music room.
Brandon proudly says "I wrote it. It's about my parents. There are times when they are really happy and other times where they fight so much. I used my music as a way to tone them out. Probably how I got so good at it" He says with his smile fading. "So tell me about you? Do you have any brothers or sisters?"
"I have a sister and a brother. They are twins. My mom adopted me when I was 10 and them 2 years later." I really don't want to go into detail so I try and change the subject. "So how do you like Anchor Beach so far?"
"It's okay. I like my classes. I really don't talk to many people here except my little brother Jude. In fact, this is the longest conversation I have had with someone." I start to blush. Ugh I can be such a girl sometimes.
"Well I'm here whenever you want to talk. If you need anything let me know?" Please need something. Please need something.
Brandon stands there thinking and then he says "I do need help with an assignment in Timothy's class. When I started here everyone was in the middle of the assignment and I don't really get what's going on. Do you think I can come over after school and you can explain to me what he wants us to do?" My heart starts beating really fast. I just met this kid and he has this effect on me. Play it cool Callie.
"Umm…Ye-Yeah I don't think that's a problem. Let's go ask my mom and see if it's okay. She can take you home and your mom or dad can pick you up later."
Brandon gives a confused look "Wait, your mom works here?" Oh right I forgot to mention to him that my mom's the Vice Principal of Anchor Beach.
"Yeah, Ms. Adams is my mom"
"You mean Vice Principal Ms. Adams" I nod. "Man, I met the right girl!" He says jokingly with a smile that makes me blush again. I just smile and turn around and head to her office. Brandon follows me.
When we get to mom's office, I can only imagine how this will turn out. I knock and hear her tell me to come in. When we walk in, mom smiles at me but then starts cheezing when she sees Brandon. Gosh mom do you have to be so obvious. Here is goes!
Lena POV
I hear a knock on the door and Callie walks in with this very nice looking young man. This must be Brandon. I remember him from when I made up his schedule for him.
"Hi sweetie! Who is your friend?"
Callie stutters out "Mom, th-this is Br- Bran-an-don. He just started here and he wants to know if he can come o-over after school so I can help him catch up in Timothy's class. Is-is that okay?
"Yes I know he just started here. I gave him his schedule. And yes that's fine. You can ride home with us. Just make sure it's okay with your parents first and I will talk to them If need be. Maybe you can stay for dinner if you want. Callie doesn't have many friends over often. You can meet her brother and sister." Brandon nods and smiles while Callie gives me a look like I'm embarrassing her.
"Okay thanks mom see you later!" Callie says while pushing him out the door. I can't believe my daughter has a crush. Her siblings are going to have a field day when we get home. And so am I!
Brandon POV
Callie pushes me out the office so fast I didn't really get to accept the dinner invitation or say bye to her mom. But that's okay. I am so glad she said yes. I can't wait to spend some time with Callie and get to know here. She is so beautiful. I love how she blushes at almost everything I say. I just hope my parents don't embarrass me when they come to get me. It'll probably just be my mom. My dad stays gone a lot these days. There is an awkward silence so I say
"Well I am going to head to class. Do you want to walk with me?"
"No I need to practice the guitar for a little bit before 1st period. But I will catch up with you later okay" Callie says smiling at me.
"Okay. See you later and if I don't, I will see you after school for sure." She blushes again. I love it when she does that.
"Okay. Bye Brandon"
"Bye Cal"
She smiles and walks away.
I take out my phone and text my mom.
B- Mom can I go over a friend's house so she can help me with homework?
S- She! Who is she?
B-Her name is Callie. She is the Vice Principal's daughter. She is going to help me catch up.
S- I don't see a problem with that. ( I knew since it's the VP's daughter she would be okay)
I'll pick you up after my shift. I'll call up to the school to talk to her mom to get the address.
B- Okay thanks. See you later. Love you
S- Love you too.
I put my phone away and walk to my first class. This is going to be an interesting day!
To be continued…
Author's notes:
This was sort of a filler chapter to set the scene for Brallie to spend time together and the meeting of Stef and Lena. More to come! Reviews are welcome.