From The Start

6.

Candice

I Felt my heart speed up a million beats when I saw that he was on line. I thought I wouldn't see him again or was more of hoping not to see him, but God wasn't fair today. I had to talk to my Aunt Tessa and ask for some advice but I didn't have the guts to tell her what was going on. I share all my feelings with her, besides Rey, she was like my diary, only, she had helpful advice.

"Hey baby." She greeted me. I loved her accent so much. Although she was the only one from Louisiana in the family, she was married to my Uncle Payton who was a true born Brooklyn man, his personality, style and taste was influenced on where he grew up; Old school. They loved each other dearly and my Uncle would give up anything for her, even his obsessive smoking. He loved weed. Funny as it sounded he would always argue that it was good for him and that it gave him an extra boost for Aunt Tessa, which was a little too much information. I still loved him and his sense of humor.

"Hey Aunty!" I whispered, giving her a playful smile. No on really knew that she was my aunt here. But either way, thanks to her, I got into this school. She worked here for almost 20 years. Before her lunch duties, she was a nurse and everyone loved her. The principle of the school also loved her hospitality, however, our vice principle, whom I'm sure was a closeted racist, felt aversed to her kindness and politeness; Plotted to have Principle Rand demote her and give her lunch duties.

How cruel?

Nevertheless, she didn't argued or put up a fight, just did what she was told. She was passive and hated conflict... We spoke several minutes too long and she asked me about my day and how I liked my few days of being a senior. I realized that I was taking up everyone's time and settled on talking to her later, that which she agreed. I spotted a table that was empty and in a perfect spot by the window. The lunch room was really crowed today. I looked around for Rey in hopes that I could mend things from earlier in the bathroom. I would apologize and we'd kiss and make up.

At least I hoped that's what would have happened. I found her sitting in this Puerto Rican guy's lap who was rumoured to being a womanizer. He was really built, muscle everywhere and gelled up hair, Typical of Rey. My intentions died with Rey's choice to make googly eyes with her new toy. She caught me looking and gave me a smart grin like she knew what I was thinking and then turned her head back to the guy. They laughed in each others arms and I felt a vile taste fly from my throat. I might just vomit.

I walked to an empty table, feeling sadness and disappointment and all I wanted to do was sulk in my corner. I plopped down, and my possessions crashed onto the table. I opened up my can of soda and took several long gulps. The fizz rushed down, causing me cough as it burnt my throat. I felt a belch build and I put my fist to my mouth to let it out softly. At least I had a chance to read a little more of my book 'Pride and Prejudice'. I've loved this book dearly and read it over and over. I think this was my fourth time reading it. The movie never compared to the book but I still enjoyed it. My favorite quote from went as follows; Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.'

Things took a turn for crazy when I heard a 'Hey,' out of nowhere. Rich smooth and alluring. I couldn't think straight as I tried to ignore it but the figure still hovered over me, waiting.

"Uh. Hey." I said lifting my head to meet the guy I kept seeing. Was he stalking me? I figured that wouldn't be the case.

"I was wondering if I could sit here. With you?" he asked with a glint of hope in his eyes. Me? Why would he want to sit with me? I thought about it as I notice at the corner of my eye, a few girls questioningly shot glares my way, like they wondered why he was over here? One of them whispered something in the others ear and she frowned in anger.

"I guess. My name isn't written here." He laughed like a huge idiot. It wasn't that funny. He eventually sat down and I needed to take my eyes off of him so I stared deep into my book, forcing my myself to read the words that I've seen so many times. I felt his eyes on me while he fumbled with his drink.

"Do you want to come to a party on Saturday?" He sounded a bit nervous and I couldn't help but to look up to those warm, tense light eyes that I'd been trying to avoid. I leaned back in my chair, trying to give off a nonchalant vibe that he didn't seem to buy.

"What party is this?" I asked hoping it was the one that was on the flyer that Rey gave me. He paused and stared at me for a bit. I suddenly began to feel a little nervous. He told me it was his party and immediately appeared regrettable saying it. He went on about the party and wanted to know if I would come? I asked him why he cared and he plainly said that he thought I was cool, which was corny, yet cute. That's when he ask the question.

"It's no that. It's just that I don't, well, know you." I spat out. I think I hurt his feelings. He became silent and the confidence that was in the air had faded. Dang, Candice. You're a mood killer now? I was ready to apologize for my obnoxious behavior, when he spoke first.

"It's cool, I understand." Poor thing, continued "but if you do decide to come, take this." He went to pass me the flyer and our hands collided. I felt a surge of tingles run through me and my cheeks grew heated. I hope he didn't notice me blush. "I'm Nathan by the way." Nathan? This is the Nathan that I kept hearing about around school? I had transferred during the last beginning of junior year, so I still meeting new faces everyday, except for Rey's.

Just then, I heard a loud squeal from behind me. "Nathaniel Wyatt James." I jumped in my seat and turned to see that girl- shit! Gail something- she was in two of my classes and now approaching my table. Right, Candy you dumbass, she was also his-

"Fucking hell!" I heard Nathan randomly sneak under his breath as the tip of his fingers moved to graze his forehead. This attraction most definitely wasn't worth it.

"What are you doing over here with this... this girl?" She yelled. Why was she so freaking loud? First she yelled out the poor guy's entire government and now she didn't have the decency to address me properly?

"Baby, it's not that big of a deal. You're overreacting." Nathan said to her and she waited for the explanation, but shockingly, he didn't say a word. I looked to them both as they went back and forth and Gail off the jump accused him of cheating and he that he no longer loved her. She was like a hammer ready to kill and to make matters worse, she switched her eyes to me to give me a nasty look, once the heat was off of this Nathan guy.

Who the hell was she looking at like that? I pulled back, confused.

"TRAMP." She yelled not moving an inch from where she stood, plus, I think a good amount of people heard that. "Stay away from my man, you dumb ugly bitch!" A sharp pain hit my chest. Oh no she didn't. I jerked up from my seat and was ready attack her ass. She really didn't know me to call me out like that. She was about to get fucked up! She made a big scene for everyone and now she looked like she wanted me to kick her ass. I stepped closer to her and she stepped in closer too.

How bold of her.

"You better watch your fucking mouth." I threatened. "Or I'll knock our ass out." She was about to raise her hand and my reflexes got the best of me as I swat her away and smacked the crazy white girl out of her face. She flew back holding her red cheek and squealed like a little pig. Before I could charge at her again, Strong hands held me back. Damn she was so lucky.

"What's wrong with you Gail?" the strong person holding me back barked as a group of girls marched to her side and held her shoulder to see if she was ok, pretending to analyzing her face. Everyone was looking now, some stood screaming fight, others gossiped and were overall, too invested. She had a little smirk on her face and I was breathing heavily behind the arms that grew tighter around me. I'm already getting into it with girls in this school. It wasn't like this last year, maybe because I didn't get myself entangled with other people's boyfriends.

"Calm down." the voice whispered in my ear, warming me up. I slowly stopped fighting to get out their arms and eventually calmed as the voice commanded. I was in another world as I felt my body being whisked away.

"You're leaving me for that monkey?" Gail insulted again, clutching her face. I went rampant and those arms rushed me out the lunch room, before I could break loose and go after her.