Hey guys, here is chapter two. I am slowly developing scenes as well as character relationships. This story will develop and start making sense, just be patient with me. Enjoy and Review!
Chapter 2
The Ander's household was lively and full of hype. After every big win, there was always a victory party. Let's just say that was another thing that motivated the players to win every game.
It was eleven at night and the party had started about an hour ago. Kori Ander's was one of the many people who threw parties at her house. Her parents, who owned a line of jewelry stores, were constantly traveling and since her older brother and sister were already in college, she was often home alone. Luckily, Kori's giant house was in a more private area, where neighbors were at least two miles away.
Inside, the music was loud and dancing bodies crowded the enormous living room. The bar area in the den was occupied by many of the cheerleaders and football players. Outside, people were splashing around in the lit-up pool and relaxing in the ten person hot tub. There were people on all three stories of the house. It was one hell of a party.
Richard Grayson was the last one to arrive. He walked through the front doors clad in a tight-fitted black V-neck and dark wash jeans. Even at night, he wore his signature black shades. As soon as he entered the living room, the crowd cheered and gave him high-fives, pats on the back, and even kisses on the cheek-by girls of course. Richard Grayson. He was quite the legend at Jump City High. Hell, he was a legend in the entire city. His adoptive father, Bruce Wayne, was pretty famous himself. He was the owner of Wayne Enterprises and was a multi-millionaire. Richard was pretty well-known from that.
Aside from the title, he also received a lot of attention for his stunning good looks. He had jet-black, messy spiked hair that fell into his sapphire blue eyes. He wasn't too tall or too short and had a muscular lean body. Even under his T-shirt, one could tell he had a solid six-pack. Richard pretty much had everything, the money, the looks, and the popularity. Needless to say, he was the It Boy. There was just one thing missing...
"Richard!"
Richard turned around to see his best friend, and host of the party, Kori Anders, running towards him. She jumped on him and gave him a bone-crushing hug.
He spun her around and laughed. "Hey Kor," he said, gently setting her down, "great party."
"Well it is now! What took you so long?" She asked, playfully punching him in the shoulder.
Richard coughed and rubbed the back of his head. "I just needed to get cleaned up after the game and then Bruce was talking to me."
Kori nodded slowly and smiled. "Mhmm...well, now that you're here. Let's celebrate that one-handed catch!" She grabbed his arm and began pulling him towards the kitchen.
Kori Anders. Richard Grayson's best friend. Everyone knew that. Everyone also suspected they had feelings for each other. Neither one of them ever admitted to it, and who knows, maybe they were just friends. But for some odd reason, neither one of them ever dated anyone else.
Kori definitely made the top three prettiest girls in all of Jump City. She was gorgeous. She had a tall, slender body with just enough boobs and just enough butt. Her naturally tan skin always glowed and her emerald green eyes always sparkled. She had waist-length, fire red hair and a smile that could light up a room. Kori was pretty, but she was also one of the most kindest girls anyone could ever come in contact with. Pretty and nice was a very rare trait to carry.
Soon, Kori and Richard were in the giant kitchen, where all of their friends were. There were bowls of chips, plates of sweets, and red solo cups of drinks everywhere. When the two best friends walked in, they were instantly greeted with smiles and hugs. It was time to meet the Golden Group of Jump City High.
Aside from Richard and Kori, there were more to their group. First was Victor Stone, the best defensive lineman, basketball star, and track thrower Jump City High has ever seen. He was the superstar athlete of Jump City High who broke records every year. Vic was tall with chocolate brown skin. He had muscles the size of basketballs and a smile that could melt hearts. Vic was a hard ass on the outside and a marshmallow on the inside.
Next to Vic was his four-year girlfriend, Karen Beecher. They were the school's longest and cutest couple, aside from Conner and Cassie. Karen was a cheerleader and also did track. Everyone knew Karen was sassy, sweet, and dominated everything she did. She was a fashion icon in school and was not afraid to be herself. She has smooth, brown skin, hazel eyes, and shoulder-length black hair. She really knew how to style herself and was always there for advice.
Then there was Garfield Logan. Every group needs that one goofy person who can ruin a joke but can be funny without trying. Gar was the joker of the group, who had messy blonde hair, green eyes, and a short body. He had a toothy grin and wasn't too skinny but wasn't the most muscular. Gar was a vegetarian for his own reasons and definitely got on everyone's nerves at times, but everyone still loved him.
"Kori! Sick party!" Gar cheered as he adjusted his beer helmet.
Kori giggled and grabbed a bottled water from the fridge. She tossed it to her friend and said, "Start drinking this water. You will thank me in the morning, friend."
Gar gave a thumbs up and took a swig of the cool beverage. Next to him was Rachel Roth, who was busy reading one of her many books. She cringed when Gar slung an arm around her.
Rachel was the quiet, monotone one of the group. She was dark and mysterious but everyone knew to let her do her own thing. She could be a friend when you needed but sarcasm and bluntness was definitely one of her specialties. She had short, dark black hair that almost looked violet. Her skin was pale and her grey eyes were dull. She was petite and pretty in a plain kind of way.
"Where's Roy and Jade?" Richard asked just as Jenny Hex walked in.
Jenny plopped down on a bar stool next to Rachel and sighed. "They're by the pool and, of course, Roy is still trying to play tonsil hockey with her."
Karen laughed out loud. "Jennifer! He really does have feelings for her!"
Jenny rolled her eyes. "Yeah, yeah, yeah."
Roy Harper was Richard's best friend. His adoptive father, the famous Oliver Queen, was best friends with Bruce. It was a coincidence that they were friends but they were so much alike-personality wise. Roy was a bit of a player, though, and was very flirtatious. He had orange-red hair that fell into his serpentine green eyes. His smile made all the girls swoon as well as his tall, fit body. Ever since the beginning of sophomore year, when Jade Nguyen first moved to Jump City, he swore he'd make her his girlfriend. But Jade knew very well of his reputation and was not going to let that ruin her. Let's just say Roy's bad habits were hard to break.
Just then, Jade herself walked in with a towel wrapped around her damp body.
"Hey there lil lady, why the long face?" Vic asked as he patted her on the shoulder.
Karen butted in and crossed her arms. "Let me guess, does it have to do with a certain ginger?"
Jade looked up and sighed. "He won't leave me alone. And that damn smile of his." She rubbed a hand down her face.
Richard laughed and leaned against the counter. "Roy will be Roy. We all know he likes you, but we also know that he is a well-known player."
Jade nodded and they began to converse about Roy's wildness. Jade Nguyen was half Vietnamese and half American. She'd moved to Jump City from Vietnam just last year. She had long, silky black hair, porcelain white skin, and gorgeous almond-shaped, green eyes. Her lips were full and she had a small nose. Her body resembled Kori's except Jade's was a little more skinny. Jade was sweet, and was immediately pulled into the group by Kori. Ever since, it was like love at first sight for Roy.
Jade's best friend, Jenny Hex, was another reason she was in the group. Jenny was feisty and very blunt-much like Rachel. She was the girly version of Rachel. She had tanned skin, dark brown hair, and amber brown eyes. She was rarely in a good mood and if anyone pissed her off the most it was-
"WALLY WEST!" Jenny screamed as she stood up, for Wally had just dumped an entire cup of beer on her.
Wally peeked his head around the corner and smiled. "Darn, I guess now you have to take off all of your clothes." He winked and ran off.
Jenny slammed her hands on the counter, her blood boiling, and got up to find him.
Everyone laughed and watched as the game of cat and mouse began.
Wally West, the next biggest flirt after Roy and the biggest jokester before Gar. He was quick to act on everything and rarely took anything seriously. He had cherry red hair and dark blue eyes. Wally was a football and track star. His mile time is one of the best mile times in the entire county. He was fast and definitely knew it. Along with great looks and a flirtatious personality, he also had a cocky attitude.
"Did I miss something?" Alain Waters asked as he walked in, drenched in water and clad in swimming trunks. All the girls stared at his chiseled, dripping wet body.
"Lord..." Karen said turning around to avoid staring.
"Uh..." Jade stammered.
Kori walked towards him. "Um, I can get you a towel. They're just in the pool house...umm...over here." She pointed to the back door and didn't take her eyes off of him. She ran into the door and her face grew red.
Richard rolled his eyes and walked over to the door. "Here, Alain let me show you the way."
Alain waved him off. "It's okay, I can air dry."
"Yes."
"Good idea."
"That sounds great."
All the guys rolled their eyes.
Lastly, there was Alain Waters, who was extremely attractive with puppy dog brown eyes and black hair that reached down to his shoulders. He was the best swimmer on the swim team and loved everything about the water. Every time they visited the aquarium, the animals always went to him. He was ocean friendly and if he could live in the water, he would. Many girls loved him but he often waved them off. He once had a small crush on Kori but that ended once he realized she might've had feelings for Richard. He attracted ladies like puppies.
"You know what, the pool sounds great." Karen said getting up and taking off her crop top, exposing a toned tummy and a gold swimsuit top.
Vic's eyes grew wide. "Uh. Yeah. That sounds great."
Karen stuck out her tongue and pulled Vic out to the pool with her. Soon, everyone else went out back to join them, even Rachel, who was forced by Gar. Kori waited behind and decided to make herself a drink. She took out her favorite purple cup with her initials on it and poured pineapple juice in it. Then, she poured about a fourth of a cup of Malibu in it. She loved any mixed drink that reminded her of the beach.
"Kori."
Kori looked up to see Richard standing there. She smiled and motioned towards the drink.
"Hey, you want some?" She asked him kindly.
He shook his head as he stared at her. She looked amazing in her white shorts and purple crop top, her hair was up in a high ponytail.
"I thought you were gonna go swimming?" She asked.
"Well, I saw you weren't out there so I came back in."
She smiled and walked over to him, her drink in hand. "I just had to make a drink. I'm okay."
"Just making sure. I know how guys can get at parties." He said.
She rolled her eyes and pulled him out to the pool. "Yeah, yeah. Now let's see how well you can swim with your clothes on!"
Let's just say Richard ended up with some damp clothes.
Saturday morning was a blur. They always were after big parties. The sun shone brightly in the sky and Kori's humble abode was full of snoozing friends. Kori slept in her bed with Jade while Jenny and Rachel shared Kori's sister's room. Vic and Karen slept in one of the guest bedrooms and Roy, Richard, and Alain shared another guest bedroom that had two twin-sized beds and a futon. Lastly, Wally and Gar slept downstairs in the den on the sectional couch. Everyone had a place to sleep and no one was moving anytime soon.
Well they weren't planning on it.
Ding! Dong!
Everyone jumped up, some fell out of bed, while others collided with each other in bed. Kori got downstairs so fast you would've thought she flew. She opened the door during the second ring. In front of her was a guy, about her age, who was dressed in an all black uniform. He had on a black hat as well and his name tag read 'Jason.' His grey eyes grew wide at the sight of Kori. She was still dressed in her short white, silky night gown that revealed a little more than it should have.
Kori saw him look her up and down and blushed. "Uh, can I help you?" He looked back up at her red face and coughed. He took out a clipboard and said, "Uh, um...I have a special delivery for Kori Anders."
Just then, the whole gang was downstairs, checking who was at the door. The guy peeked around-and mostly checked Kori out-to see who all was at her house. She turned back to him and furrowed her eyebrows.
"Can I help you?" Richard asked forcefully, stepping in front of Kori.
The guy cleared his throat and narrowed his eyes. "I was just dropping off a package. I need her to sign this."
Kori stepped around Richard and gently took the clipboard. She tucked a piece of hair behind her ear and signed off on the package. Richard death glared at the guy the entire time.
"Where is this from?" Kori asked.
"South Padre Island in Texas, from a private resort known as Capere."
Kori raised and eyebrow, wondering why this package was sent to her house from a resort she'd never even heard of. She didn't order anything and if her parents had, they would've let her know, especially since it was for her.
"Okay, thanks. Um...have a good day." Kori waved goodbye and the guy slowly turned around to walk away.
Once he was gone, Kori took the package in the kitchen where everyone else was at. They were all scattered around, making coffee, flipping pancakes, or eating cereal.
"Hey Kor, watcha got there?" Karen asked as she took a sip of the steaming hot coffee in her hand.
Kori set the package down and shook her head. "I have no idea. It's from a resort in South Padre, Texas."
"Dudeeee! That's awesome!" Gar beamed as he hovered over the package.
Richard stepped forward with a mail opener. "Here, I'll open it. For all we know it could be a bomb."
Everyone looked at him. He laughed lightly and said, "Kidding."
He opened the package and the smell of the beach filled the air. Inside were seashells, key chains, a T-shirt with the resort logo on it, and other small souvenirs. There was a pamphlet of the resort and a letter at the very bottom.
"What the heck is all this stuff?" Roy asked as he pulled out a necklace of seashells.
Richard then grabbed the letter at the very bottom. He cleared his throat and read:
"Miss Kori Anders,
You and six of your friends have been cordially invited by the owner of the Capere Resort to join us for a week on our island. You, and many other students from all around the U.S., have been selected to learn about our scholarship program as well as enjoy the scenery of the resort and island. We have followed you academically and are very impressed. The dates for this scholarship program will be held on March 21st-28th. We also encourage to bring your six friends because we know a small vacation is enjoyed best with people you are close to. We would like to make this trip as welcoming as possible. Hope to see you here!"
Richard scanned over a little more of the letter seeing that it only had information on out of pocket expenses, sight-seeing, and different sessions on the scholarship program.
"YES! We're going to South Padre for spring break!" Gar fist-pumped in the air and gave a high-five to Vic.
"I have to go shopping for new swimsuits!"
"Can you imagine all the babes we'll be seeing?"
"I hope they have an all you can eat buffet at that resort!"
Everyone was soon conversing about the trip. They were all so rattled up they didn't see Kori and Richard slip out of the kitchen.
Kori looked excited whereas Richard looked nervous.
"What's wrong? You don't look happy." She asked as she crossed her arms.
He shook his head and quirked an eyebrow. "It's not that, it's just weird. I don't know. A scholarship program? All the way there? Plus, everything is paid for except for things off of the resort."
"Richard," Kori began as she moved further away from the kitchen, "the letter said they wanted to make it as welcoming as possible. Plus, I'm sure the scholarship program costs some kind of money if I actually do it, but that's if I do it."
Richard shook his head yet again. "I just don't think this is a good idea. I mean, it seems pretty sketched out."
Kori frowned. "This is months away, there's still time to think. But this could be our spring break before senior year." She smiled widely, hoping to encourage him more.
Richard wasn't buying it. He found it strange that a resort all the way in Texas found its way to Kori. Sure, she was smart with a grade point average of 4.4 and was currently first in their graduating class, but that went for a lot of people. Then again, the letter said Kori, and many more students around the world, were selected for this program.
"Even if we did go, you can only take six friends." Richard said. He knew this would stump her because she had a soft heart and didn't want to single anyone out.
"Oh no." She looked down sadly. Then, she looked up at Richard and he about lost it. He hated when she gave him the 'look.' Her eyes were big and full of sadness and her lips formed a small pout. He knew this meant she wanted him to bring it up to their friends.
Richard sighed and rolled his eyes. He walked into the kitchen and everyone stopped bickering to look at him. He looked at Kori then back at his friends.
"Look, this trip is about five months away and nothing is guaranteed." He said. "But if Kori were to take the offer, email the resort back saying she was coming there, she can only take six friends."
It suddenly dawned on everyone that they might not be partying in Padre.
"But maybe we can work out arrangements where we can just add on more people." Kori suggested.
Roy stepped forward. "It's okay Kor. Look, Ollie has been wanting me to use the beach house in Caper City since last year. I'll just take whoever you don't with me for spring break." Roy looked back at Jade and winked. The Asian rolled her eyes and hoped that Kori would definitely choose her to come.
Kori nodded and smiled thankfully. She didn't know who she'd choose, all she knew was that she was overjoyed that their spring break this year would not be in Jump City. Richard watched as the group began chatting again and he took out the pamphlet from the box. As much as he hated to admit it, the resort was nice and the letter seemed legit. Everything made sense but didn't at the same time. He promised himself he'd look more into it later. For now, he would enjoy breakfast with his best friends.
