A Sky Full of Stars

CHAPTER 4

         It’d been a month I moved to Greenwood and I learned a lot about this weird city with good looking people and cool places.

         “Bye, Kendall!” Jo kissed me on the cheek as usual. Being their new addition on the group, meant that I had to learn their culture. The girls always kiss the boys’ cheek before leaving or otherwise, they always eat at the same table every single day, they always watch Carlos’ football practice on Wednesday before Logan (and I) have to work and James’ swimming practice on Saturday. They were supporting each other.

         I kissed her back on the cheek, “Bye. Drive safely!”

         She nodded, then jogged toward her car, a pink VW Beetle, just like Mom’s. But she got the new version, well, newest.

         Carlos put his hand around my shoulder, “So, you’ll come tonight?”

         You can tell it’s Friday by the good vibes around you. Carlos was cheerier and happier than ever. And by tonight he meant that Camille’s play at Greenwood City Hall. 

         “Yeah. Fraice is closed so I’m good to go.” And it was because the town had a theatre show. This city was really supportive. Gustavo closed the shop because he wanted all of us go to city hall to see the show.

         Cool wasn't it?

         “Great!” Carlos smiled, “7 pm at the hall, yeah?”

         “Sure.”

         Carlos nodded, then he left because he had to see his team, talking about football stuffs. I locked my locker, then walked lifelessly toward the parking lot.

          “What’s wrong with you?” James came from nowhere suddenly hug my shoulders, “Bad day?”

         I shook my head, “No. I just tired.”

         “You’ll come tonight?”

         James always has this smell, the mixture of his natural body scent and his perfume or cologne, or whatever. He smelled so fucking good and it made me want to hug him.

         A month being friends with him - and the rest of the guys - I knew that I liked him. From my first day, I knew he was one of the kind. And it usually was just an ‘one day crush’ but it didn't work for him. The feelings grew stronger every day. The more I knew about him, the more I liked him.

         He wore a white shirt and blue jeans today. The outfits made him a bit tan skin looked nicer and his eyes popped. He looked immensely handsome and I never understand how. I meant, the guys had their best outfits of the week, like Carlos looked sexier in his football uniform, Logan looked cuter in blue shirts, made his brown eyes stand out. Camille got people’ attention in black or dark color sundresses, made her brunette hair looked even more beautiful. Jo looked even more beautiful in pastel color sundresses, her blue eyes and fair skin looked amazing.

         But James. Even when he only wore gym uniform, he looked like a model from Calvin Klein. I wasn't being too dramatic, but hell, he was really that handsome. I pictured him in old T-shirt and ugly sweatpants and still handsome.

         “See you tonight, Kendall.” He waved and jumped into his car. 

         I nodded, waving back at him, “See you soon James.”

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         Camille’s show was a thousand times remake, Romeo & Juliet. But still, people were excited to see. All seats were occupied and for that, I was so happy for Camille. She was the star of the show.