The List...

Chapter 1

I took a deep breath and looked at myself in the mirror. I wiped my tear stained cheeks and took a good look at myself. My brown hair falls to my chest, The reddish tint is really visable in the sunlight. And the beam coming from my half open window highlights it. My dark brown eyes look worried. Ive been told they show wisdom beyond their years. I sighed again and slowly rise to my feet. I put my hair up in a bun and grabbed my scarf and bag. I looked at the piece of paper in my hands and sighed, quickly shoving it in my bag. My phone buzzed in my pocket and I quickly check the caller ID. It was my best friend,  I quickly pressed talk.

"Hey Nick"

"Hey Darce, Im here. I would have come in but.."

"No its okay, Simon is here. I know."

Simon. My stepfather. He married my mum a few months ago, but Im not that fond of him.  We had to move into his huge mansion. I know most people wouldn't complain about that but.. its creepy. Its so big that I have to call my mum on the phone rather then yell her name. Not to mention Simon watches me like a hawk. In his eyes im just a bad kid...

And Nick and him didnt really get off on the right foot. Nick and I were listening to music and we were sitting on the couch in my room. He put his arm around me for a second to hug me and Simon walked in and assumed the worst. He screamed at Nick until he left. Then once he was gone he started screaming at me for cheating on my "boyfriend".

Im fake dating a guy from one of his bands. Yea hes famous, and hot, and sweet etc. But im just not interested in him. We are good friends, great friends actually. But he loves this girl and Simon just wont let him date her in public. So he thought I would be a good cover storey. In exchange he is paying for my university.

Oh and did I mention, he is Simon Cowell. The, Simon Cowell.

"Yea... so come outside quick!" I chuckled.

"Alright see you in a few."

I walked up to the front door and quietly opened it. Nobody came running to question me so I headed out closing the door behind me. I walked down the drive way to Nick's car. I got in the front seat and smiled at him.

"Hey"

"Hey"

Nick was tall, even taller then me. I am 5'11 so im guessing he's about 6'0. He has blonde hair with a little bit of a flow and blue eyes. He has a tattoo on hi for arm. He is super buff too. Most girls drool over him, and half of our school like him.

But he's hot and he knows it. He just doesnt know that seeing him makes my heart flutter. No, Darcy. You dont have feelings for your best friend.

We drove to the dinner and grabbed our normal booth. It was kinda hard to get privacy now because of my fake boyfriend or new step dad. I usually have a paparazzi following me. But lately ive been getting better at being stealthy.

We ordered our food and talked about our history project while we waited. We ate and laughed as we watched the small tv above us.

Then I finally gained enough courage. I pulled out the piece of paper. I held it and took a deep breath.

"Nick?"

"Yea?"

"So we graduate in a month"

"Ummm I already know that.." He gave me a wink and I shoved him with one arm. He just chuckled.

"So I was thinking, during this last month and over the summer... Do you want to do a bucket list with me?" I handed him the paper and he opened it surveying the content. His eyes widened at certain parts.

"I dunno darce a couple things on here... I dont think your mom or simon will like it." I rolled my eyes.

"Do you think I care what my mum and simon think?" He chuckled at me saying mum instead of mom. But hey! I talk with british people pretty much 24/7, I picked up some lingo.

"Alright then" he smiled at me. And I grinned.

"But I want to add some stuff too" I nodded and hugged him. Just then my phone rang.

I groaned as I saw the caller ID. Reluctantly I pressed answer and held the phone to my ear.

"Hello Simon."

"Darcy, publicity time in and hour. Are you ready?"

"Yea im ready. Ill be home in a bit."

"Your not home? Where are you?"

"Im out with Sara" I lied.

"Alright. Get home now tho." I hung up and sighed.

I looked at Nick and he sighed. We quickly paid and headed back to the car. We drove home singing to the radio and laughing. He stop at the end of the driveway and hugged me.

"Get some rest, we start tomorrow!" I said smiling at him. I jumped out of the car and headed back into hell.

So this is the first chapter, short but sweet.  If you have any ideas or anything let me know! My cover was designed by the awesome @KrisWeatherallx the chapter is dedicated to her, go check out her stories! 

Lemme know what you think!

Mel xx