The New Generation

Chapter One: Origins; Beatrice, Part One

*Beatrice's point of view*

- Happy birthday, Honey Bea! ~ said my best friend, Danny as soon as I put my foot outside my science class room.

- Oh, come on, Dan. You've said that to me six times already!

- Seven! Happy birthday.

- Ugh!

- Alright, alright. Let's change things up a bit... ~ he said while looking for something inside his messenger bag. ~ How about we go to the movies and then your favorite restaurant ~ he took out two movie tickets and wiggles his eyebrows. I took one right out of his hands.

- Oh, my gosh! You didn't!

- I did.

- Dan, you know I can't go. ~ I said giving him back the ticket. ~ I'm broke. You know... Saving for college.

- And whoever said you are gonna pay something? Uh-uh, honey. You ain't paying a penny.

- You seriously believe I'm gonna let you pay for all that. I'm not cheap and you know that. ~ we laughed.

- I seriously know you won't. I got money now. ~ he said with a smirk.

- Wait... You got the job?

- I got the job, babyyyy!

- Oh, my gooosh! ~ I said throwing myself at him in a hug- Congratulations!

- Thanks, girl. ~ the bell rang ~ Break's over, I guess. Pick you up at 6:00.

- Okay, boiii. See you at lunch!

- Bye.

>> Six fifteen in the afternoon <<

- Beatrice! ~ mom yelled from the living room ~ You need to tell that boy to be more patient.

- Don't worry, ma. It's my fault. We agreed on 6:00. Dang! I'm so late! ~ I said, struggling with my hair. ~ Would you go out and tell him to give me just three minutes?

- There's no need, ~ said the voice of a teenage guy with a deep voice and a slight Latin accent. Daniel. ~ I'm already here. Hey.

- *sigh* Hey. I'm so sorry. Just gimme...

- Up-up-up! Don't worry about anything.

- But...

- But nothing. It's your birthday. Take your time.

- Thanks, Dan.

>> At the movies <<

- So, ~ said Danny ~ nachos or pop-corn?

- Dude, I really don't want to burn a hole in your wallet.

- Nachos or pop-corn, Bea?

- *siiigh* Pop-corn with cheese on top.

- Niiiice.

>> At the restaurant <<

- Mmm! ~ I said at the taste of the delightful burger.