Hey everyone!
Hope you're all doing wonderful!
Its been a lovely day today.
Excited for my three day weekend!
Anyways, without further adieu, heres chapter 1!
One month later- July
The plane touched down in the excessively hot summer of Arizona. Serena made a face when she saw the brown landscape from her window seat.
"This doesn't look so pretty Rei. I thought you said it was a pretty state."
Rei snorted next to her, "It is, you just have to find the beauty." Serena turned her face towards Rei, sticking her tongue out. "Liar" she mumbled.
"Serena, just trust me. Plus, we already have a place lined up AND jobs. Honestly, what more could you ask for?"
The stewardess came over the intercom, "Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen, from Boston Massachusetts to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Our current temperature today is a beautiful 94 degrees. We hope you enjoyed your flight with us and we look forward to serving you again."
The plane touched down and within a few moments they were taxi'd into the terminal.
Serena stood, her short height allowing her to stand under the holding bay for their luggage that was placed overhead.
"I don't know Rei, maybe some trees? Seasons?"
Rei moved out of their seating area, grabbing her bag from the overhead, "Stop complaining. Move." Rei walked ahead, her long black hair swaying with each step. Serena groaned and got out as well.
"Who was supposed to pick us up again?" Serena inquired as Rei stood on the platform outside, tapping her foot in annoyance, as all of their bags surrounded them.
"Mina. I've known her since we were in High School. She reminds me of you—only a little more of a scatterbrain."
Serena glared but ignored the jab, she was used to it by now. Her and Rei acted more like sisters compared to friends.
A white Corolla sped past a few cars and cut in front of another one pulling out. Rei and Serena both cringed as the blonde driver barely missed the other car.
"I'm assuming that's her?"
Rei simply nodded, shaking her head after. "Yep. That's Mina."
The car came to a stop in front of them as they could hear Ke$ha blaring on the radio. The music stopped abruptly as the blonde stepped out. Her smile beaming from ear to ear.
"REI! I've missed you!" She ran to Rei, though Serena was wondering how, considering the ridiculously navy blue high heels she had on her feet. Then Serena took in the rest of Mina and suddenly felt underdressed in shorts and a tank top.
The woman screamed fashion. Her platinum blonde hair was pulled up into a perfectly messy bun, strands falling loosely around her face. A spaghetti strapped dress, orange in color with navy blue flowers printed, stopped right above her knees, showing off perfectly sculpted tanned legs. Her ears sported some of the largest gold hoop earnings Serena had ever seen—but Mina seemed to be able to pull them off. Her perfect tan and blinding smile completed the outfit.
Mina turned to Serena and held out her arms for a hug, "I've been so excited to meet you too! Rei has told me so much about you! We're going to be best friends, I can feel it!" Serena was pulled into a tight hug, then let go, "Come on, the girls are waiting for us! Lita, our built in chef, made some homemade pizza and other tasty goodies. Gosh, because of her, I really have to work out.."
Rei was shoving suitcases in the trunk as she rolled her eyes and then opened one passenger door, shoving the rest in.
"Ladies, you need to move it. This is a loading and unloading zone!"
Mina turned to the security man that approached them.
"Sure thing sweetie. I think we're done now." She winked at him as she slid into the driver seat. Serena smiled at the man and slipped into the backseat. Grabbing her seat belt, she clicked it as Mina pressed on the gas.
Mina continued talking non-stop once they got in the car. Serena grinned from ear to ear as Rei seemed to be massaging her temples.
"So, here is the main shopping center to your right. The mall is farther down, but not too far."
Serena nodded as Mina glanced int he rear-view mirror.
"Where do you work Mina?"
"I'm a kindergarten teacher! And I heard you're the new hire. Thank goodness! I think our class sizes are too much for one teacher."
Serena smiled, " Hopefully I can ease the load off some of the teachers then this year."
Mina turned left into a housing tract. More brown passed by.
"You get used to the lack of color. Don't worry!"
Serena nodded as they pulled into the driveway of an older house.
"More brown." Serena mumbled.
"Ohh but the inside is bright! I made sure of it!" Mina stepped out of the Corolla and moved to the passenger seat-picking up one bag.
"Come on, we'll have the other ladies help us out." Mina walked to the door, her longer legs carrying her quickly.
The door opened before they reached it and another woman, standing just a few inches taller than Serena, stood there. Her short cropped black hair made her look like a pixie. Her beautiful royal blue eyes sparkled behind a pair of black glasses perched on her dainty nose.
"Welcome! You must be Serena. I'm Ami." She held out a pale hand while stepping forward.
"Yes, I am. It's nice to meet you Ami."
"And I'm Lita." A tall amazon woman came through the door next.
"Hello Lita, Serena." They all nodded at one another.
"Well, I don't know about you ladies, but I'm hungry and tired. That makes me cranky."
Lita crossed her arms over her large chest. "You're always cranky, Rei. But come on, we'll help you with the bags and I have some tasty stuff baking in the oven as we speak. Do you like Pizza Serena?"
Serena's sapphire eyes grew exceptionally large, "Do I? That's like asking if I breathe!"
Looping her arm around Serena's shoulder, Mina winked, "I have a feeling that we are for sure going to be best friends!"
"Goodness Lita, " Serena grabbed hold of her stomach, "Mina was right, living here I will have to start working out more too!"
Lita grinned, "You can just join me at my martial arts class! In fact, I want you all to join me this Saturday. It's a woman's self-defense class. What do you think?"
"I'm in. I need to kick something." Rei stuffed another brownie in her mouth.
"I don't know, I just got another manicure…" Mina trailed off while looking at her perfectly polished nails.
Lita and Rei both rolled their eyes.
"Incentive then! There's some REALLY cute men who teach it." Lita's voice picked up in a sing-song fashion and watched as Mina's cornflower blue eyes popped with interest.
"How many and are they single? I need details."
"Well, the guy running it, he's just dreamy. Dark brown hair, blue eyes-but not the normal blue. His name is Nathan. And he's tall." Lita fell into a dreamlike state before Mina poked her.
"And?"
"oh, right. And there are two cops who help teach a self-defense class on Saturdays. Sometimes they have to cancel, but they're there most of the time. Theres a fireman that shows up too, I think you'd like him Mina. He's very cheerful/ I think his name is Adam-Anthony-uhh, something with an A. He has hazel eyes and blonde hair. Sweetie pie, honestly."
Mina looked to be contemplating while chewing on another brownie. "Alright, but, if you're leading me astray-"
Lita looked offended- "Would I ever?!"
"Well, you did set her up with that food critic that liked blondes." All eyes turned towards Ami as she simply shrugged.
"Yeah, I forgot about that one. He couldn't keep his hands to himself. But, alright, I'll go. You in Serena? Ami?"
Ami shook her head, "Can't. Have my advanced Biology tutoring session that evening."
"On a Saturday?" Serena's eyes widened, "You must be dedicated. What is it you're trying to do?"
Ami blushed, "I'm in medical school. I wish to be a surgeon."
"And!, "Mina butted in, "She can't miss her advanced Biology session, I mean, then she'd miss Professor Winter."
Ami blushed again, "He's a good Professor Mina-"
"Uh huh, and he just happens to be smart, attractive, and willing to "tutor" you privately." Mina turned her head to the side as if contemplating something, then a sly grin formed on her lips, "I wonder, does he wish to tutor you in human anatomy as well?"
All the girls busted up laughing except Ami who simply turned scarlet; but a small smile formed on her lips.
"I KNEW IT!" Mina pointed and sat up from the couch, laughing even more.
"Anyways, " Lita drew the attention away from Ami, "Serena, will you be coming?"
"I think it would be good Sere. To learn to protect yourself." Rei piped in.
Serena seemed to think it over for a few moments then nodded her head, "Sure, yea. That sounds like a good idea."
Well, there's chapter 1!
phew.
I have more, but alas, I still need to edit it.
Reviews are appreciated!
-LAla