glacier eyes | west side story | bass off 2021 movie

Chapter 1 The jets

My eyelids are heavy... I don't wanna move, just want to sleep. I was still a bit drewzie, I tried not to take notice of the people talking around the corner  in the kitchen , nor the bright sunlight gasping  through the open window.

By opening my eyes, fixing to the brightness of my room i could see the sun was still very close to the horizon. Guessing it's around 7 to 8 I can go slow waking up today; me eyes burst open when maria bangs on my door to get me up, forcing myself to get up I turn to look at my desk.

I am still waking up but there was a family photo it was taken before maria , Bernardo, Anita Bernardo's girlfriend, and I; left for New York City. To busy of a city if you tell me. I gotten dressed and did my hair, Anita was yelling at Bernardo for doing his hair poorly and Maria was in her own little land, she was reading a book that I'm not familiar with. "I made your favorite today Caylee, eggs and bacon" she always had a smile on her face Anita was like a mother figure, our parents are still down in Puerto Rico.

"I'm having you have a day off today" said Anita "you going to do some shopping for me." "Wait really I can leave the building" I had the biggest smile on my face , I never left the building properly you see on the top floors are the apartments and the bottom is the dress shop me,Anita, and Maria co-own.

"I'll be leaving a list for you with the address on each so it's easier. But you gotta eat first I'll leave some money for you, and don't buy what isn't necessary." Anita added. "Ok, thank you for letting me go" I got up and hugged her, I am really excited to leave, been cooped up for too long.

I was still eating when everyone left, I was reading the newspaper Bernardo left for me. I walk over to the counter to put away my dish and saw the note Anita left for me with some cash.

the first place i needed to go was the closest, it said "fruit" on the same street the buildings on. I make my way out of the building saying bye as I pass by Maria and Anita. "wait Caylee," Anita called out " i forgot to tell you i already paid for some stuff so all you have to do is say 'pick up for Anita'. The ones with how much they cost on the note  are the ones you want to use cash for." "thanks!"

now that i have that information this should be easy. On the note it said that i had to pay cash for the fruit, easy enough. I found the fruits fairly easy the next stop was quite a bit away, said i needed to get some hair and makeup product.

I was looking around for the street name for at least 5 good hot minutes, i found it thankfully. while making my way i notice some boys, i felt like i recognized them at least somehow. Out of the corner of my eye i saw that they stole some fruit from a other stand that was selling.

I was going to say something but they sprinted away like a cat, they were also taking down banners , and running everywhere on the street like lost fish it was honestly quite funny.

I had gone and got the needed stuff and was beginning to walk in front of the boys, crossing the street, they had all grouped together and stopped  in the street to let people pass on the road. I had made eye contact with one of them. He had the most beautiful features the closer i got the more i awed for him.

He looked tall compared to me I am 5'8 and he must at least be 6'0ft, im glad im wearing a good dress right now.  He gave me the warmest smile i ever seen, he still kept eye contact with me and could tell he was watching me as i kept walking. I could feel his eyes on me.

I continued to walk but couldn't get the though of recognizing him, wait! I remember Bernardo mentioning a gang called the jets and that they were rivals with us, the sharks. The leader of the jets his name started with an 'R' something like ref-- r-- Ralph no... hold up it was raff. No that doesn't sound right... Wait! it was Riff.

the boy that i saw looked to be the leader basted off how he acted towards the others and where he stood. He might have mistaken me for being white, im pretty pale to be considered Puerto Rican. 

I continued through all the streets and got the goods, but almost at every stop i saw him...riff. He was always a fair distance away through. but at one of the stops i was getting fabric, i was walking out and he just passes me as i stepped out the door.

I had felt something slip into my open hand, felt like paper. i hadn't checked but i looked up to see him again. he was smirking this time his back was turned towards me still walking away, only turned to see my reaction just once as he slipped it.

I was questioning myself why he wasn't talking to me and why was he was being suspicious.

i checked my hand and it was indeed a note, it said

"I never believed in love at first sight, but that was before i saw you. -- meet me at Docs drug store as soon as you have your hands free"

Just at that it gave me red flags but I oh so dearly wanted to go. I went as fast as i could to meet up with him, it took me around a half an hour to get all the things and bring them back for Anita.
————————————————————————
I walked fast but still aware of my surroundings. I still held the note in my hand, I feel like I look down at it a lot when I was walking towards docs I had to make sure this is real.

Felt like a wild goose chase.

I sneaked past Anita and Maria, just to meet this boy named riff. What a strange unique name he had.

Again, and again, and again I kept looking at the note I've memorized it by how much I've looked down at it.

I was a block away now it's a little past 6 took most of the day getting Anita her things. As i walked I could see a few groups little groups of 3s and 4s, I recognized them, they were the boys who were with riff.

I didn't pay attention to any of them, but as I got closer one ran inside of the store. After a few seconds he ran back to to his buddy's.

I was a bit confused, but again ignored. I got inside to see him in the back drinking a coke.

He noticed me fairly quickly, and once again gave me the greatest smile ever.

I walked over and waved the note in my hand, he gestured for me to sit down with him.

"You want a coke?" He had the most amazing voice. "Sure, why not" I gave him a little smile, every time I smile I always scrunch my nose.

He went and got me a coke and sat back down. "So... uh you believe in love at first sight" god I hate myself for being so awkward.

He gave a cute laugh before he talked "yes, now I do I'm riff by the way" "Caylee".

I studied him for a while trying to read him and figure him out. I've notice I've been staring for too long and my face went red.

"Enjoying the view" he gave a grin. I wanted to die right then and there. Great first impression, now he probably thinks I have a staring problem.

"So what made you fall in love with me?" I asked "I honestly don't know just something about you" butterflies crowed my stomach.

"You have tattoos?" I had notice the ones on his arms. "Ya, you like 'em" "I don't mind them". I'm pretty sure I made this worst his face dropped when I said that. "I like them don't worry" his face went back to being lit up.

After a while of just small talk little conversation, I found out he's a real sweet guy and had asked me to the dance to get a better know of each other.

———————————————————————-
This is my first ever fanfic I hope I didn't jump too fast and that if  I made an error please tell me I'm still learning (;'༎ຶٹ༎ຶ')