Carmen POV
As I walked out the door to go to school I saw Daniel and Harry walking up ahead. "Hey Daniel, Nathan wait up." I shouted running up them. They turned around with a grin on their face. Holy shit there smiles are so similar.
"Hey Carmen, what's up?" Harry asked
"Nothing much. I slept in because my bloody brothers thought it would be funny to turn off my alarm clock." I sighed
"You have brothers?" Daniel asked
"Yeah I have two older brothers. Love them a lot but sometimes they drive me insane. I guess that's guys for you."
"Hey!" They both said at the same time.
"Oh and there's Lauren." I said running towards Lauren. That's my quick getaway.
Stella POV
As soon as I walk into school this morning I was greeted by Tomi. "Oh my god Stella. Are you alright? I saw Nathan catch you yesterday, now that was something." She said
"Yes, yes I'm fine. Although I did think I was gonna die. Anyway forget about it, let's get to our lockers before the bell rings."
"Ok see you." She walked away towards her locker. I sighed, people keep looking at me as I walk down the hallway. I reached my locker and opened the door. Great I have bloody science first. I got all my books out and shut the door. I got a massive fright as I saw Daniel leaning against the locker.
"Hey Stella, how's it going?" He asked
"Fine, I just almost had a heart attack just then but fine other than that." I said
He just smiled at that. "I've heard that you almost died yesterday."
"And you heard right. But don't worry because Nathan caught me." His face flickered with some sought of emotion but I couldn't process it because it went back to his normal dazzling face as quickly as it came.
"Yesss, it's lucky he was able to catch you. Anyways, to take your mind of things do you want to go somewhere this afternoon?"
I smiled at this "Are you by any chance asking me out?"
"Maybe."
"Sure but make sure you've organised where we are going before this afternoon." I said
"Done." He smiled at me and walked away.
I smiled as I walked to class. Oh yay Athena is in my class.
Athena's POV
As I sat in class early I was thinking about Stella. Huh speak of the devil she just walked in. She took a seat next to me and smiled.
"Hey Stella, are you ok-."
She cut me off "Don't say it. I'm completely fine. If it hadn't been for Nathan then I wouldn't be fine."
"Okay."
"Hey Athena can you keep a secret?" She asked
"Ummm, depends what it is."
She smiled and started speeking at a million miles an hour "Okay, basically Daniel asked me out for this afternoon. I'm really excited, but I don't know what I'm going to wear…" I stopped listening at this point. I'm too worried that I'll spill this secret.
"Hey Stella? Hypothetically speaking, say I accidently told someone about this. How much would you hate me?"
Her eyes widened at this question. "I would hate you and de-friend you." She looked at my face and started cracking up "I'm joking. But I'll probably be pissed off for a while."
Okay, maybe I can live with that. The teacher walked in and beginning class. Oh shit, how do I know this is going to end badly?
Nobody's POV
At recess Athena pulled Lauren over to the side to talk to her quietly. "I can't take it anymore, you know I hate keeping secrets."
"Yeah what is it?" Lauren asked curiously
"Daniel and Stella could become an item this afternoon."
Lauren took a while to get what she just said. "What! Oh he is quick. Wait till I tell Carm-."
"No! You can't. I'm not even meant to be telling you." Athena said cutting her off.
Lauren rolled her eyes "Fine. I won't tell anyone." They walked away to their separated groups.
Afterschool
Stella's POV
As I walked towards my locker after school, Daniel was there waiting for me. I smiled and sped up. "Hey Daniel, have you decided on a place to go to?" I asked
"Well, I saw there is a theme park near here. It's only a half an hour drive. What do you think?"
"Yep that's cool. I already told my dad I was going out. He didn't mind because he is about to go on a miss-, go to work." I corrected myself quickly. He didn't seem to think much into it.
"Alright, are you ready to leave now after you put your stuff away?" He asked
"Yep." I quickly did the combination on my lock and chucked all my stuff in. I grabbed my bag and checked I had my phone and purse. "Let's go."
We walked out the school gates and I got into his car.
Nathan's POV
I was about to go ask Stella out until I heard her talking to Daniel at her locker. They walked out the school together and she got into his car. I don't think I'll ask her out now.
Daniel POV
2 weeks earlier
"Your orders are clear, you are to get to know Stella Rogers. And then I'll give you your next order later." A deep voice said
"Yes sir. And what about my family?" I asked
"They will be safe as long as you stay loyal and you follow your orders. You are dismissed."
We drove in silence along the freeway towards this theme park.
Stella's POV
When we got to the theme park it was so crowded. It's probably because it is a Friday night. I looked around in awe. The theme park was just colour and lights and children screaming.
"Do you want some candy floss?" Daniel asked breaking my train of thought
"Yep, sure."
We walked over to the candy floss stall. There was an old lady behind the counter. "May I get you some fairy floss children?"
"Yes please." I said
I was just about to get out my purse when Daniel said "Hey what are you doing? I will pay."
"No I'll pay its fine." I replied
He rolled his eyes and said "Yes but I am taking you out, and the guy always pay."
"Fine."
The old lady was watching us in amusement. "Young love these days. You two are a cute couple."
I blushed really badly. I'm sure my face must be as red as a tomato. "N-n-no we aren't a couple. We are just friends."
"Such a shame." She shook her head and passed me the fairy floss. I took the fairy floss thanking her and we walked away.
"Do you want some?" I asked
"No, I don't really like fairy floss."
"Hey can we go on that Farris wheel?" I asked in excitement
"You sound as if you've never been on one." He asked
"That's because I haven't." I confessed
He looked at me in shock. Oh dammit I've done it this time. I didn't want anyone to know that I haven't been to a theme park before. "How come?"
"Well… I've never been to a theme park before." I confessed
"Well, let's go." He said grabbing my arm and pulling me towards the Farris wheel. We waited in the line for about 5 minutes. We were just making small talk until the guy was loading us into the carriage thingy.
"Oh my gosh. I'm so excited."
"It's not that good, but I guess it's your first time so…" Daniel said
The carriage started going upwards and I looked out the window. The people started getting smaller and I could see the whole theme park. The theme park glittered and glowed everywhere. It was kind of magical.
"You should see your face right now." Daniel said, smiling at me
"I'm sorry, I probably seem like a little kid to you."
"No, it's really cute." I blushed at this and quickly looked out the window. When the ride was over we kept going on all these rides. We went on the bumper cars, a roller coaster and lots more. I was really happy and excited at the end.
"Hey I'm just going to go to the toilet. You wait here." I said
I walked into the bathroom to find Carmen and Lauren standing there grinning. "What are you guys doing here?" I asked
"We could ask you the same thing." Lauren asked, her eyebrows raised
"U-um I'm on a date with Daniel." I replied
They looked at each other and grinned. Oh no, I specifically didn't want them to know. "We are not going out, we are just simply coming here for some fun." I defended myself
"Sure, sure." Carmen said
"So what are you guys doing here?" They said nothing "Who else is here?"
"Wellll… the whole group." Lauren said slowly
"What! Why?" I asked irritated
They didn't answer. "Forget it, I've got to hurry up before he thinks I'm taking a long dump or something." I walked into a cubicle and did my business. As I walked out to go wash my hand, Lauren and Carmen weren't there anymore. When I walked out of the bathroom Daniel was on the phone with a concerned face. When he saw me he quickly ended his call. I wonder what that was about.
"Hey, I think we should go now because its 6:30 and I don't want your dad hating me for keeping you out late."
"Ok." He put his hand on the small of my back and steered me out of the crowd. We walked towards his car and jumped in.
He pulled up to my house and walked around to open my car door. "Thank you for taking me out this afternoon."
"No worry's."
I gave him a kiss on the cheek and ran up my front steps. I opened my front door and waved. He just smiled and got back in his car and drove off.
When I got into the house, it was dark. Then my dad flicked on the light. "So who was that?"
Oh shit. I completely forgot to say that I was being taken by a guy. "Hehe, my bad."