I’m from a small town. We have 2 grocery stores, two gas pumps, a diner owned by a local family and one McDonald’s. It’s not far outside of Seattle Washington, but it doesn’t get much attention. That’s how we like it. We only have a one high school, so when a new kid comes it’s the gossip for the day. Sure enough when I get to homeroom, Lewis is bursting at the seams to tell me all about him.
“Omigawd Sierra how have you NOT seen him?”
“We go to a school with 500 kids. I’m sorry if I didn’t pick him out among the other 498.” I roll my eyes
“Uh… don’t you mean 499?” Cole furrows her eyebrows
“No, I’m one of them.”
“Riiiiight. Anyway he has dark brown hair, in the average dude hairstyle. He has big brown eyes and tan skin.” Lewis babbles
“I bet he’s from California” Daisy gushes. “His dad probably has a big job in Seattle or something.”
“What is wrong with you guys?” I say, getting frustrated, “You’ve never freaked like this before!”
“Well no one was this HOT before!!” Cole says her face saying, ‘duh!’
“Whatever."
"Its the dance." I turn towards the voice. Garred walks up behind me and sets his stuff down on the nearest vaccent desk. Daisy begins to swoon and Lewis digs in her bag to find gym socks to use to revive her once she passes out from boy exposure.
"The dance?" I ask, confused, "What does THAT have to do with anything?"
"All the girls want the new kid to take them." Garred says, his tone implying that 'this is old news, God Sierra get with it.'. "He's all," Garred makes air quotes with his fingers, " 'hot, mysterious and OMG have you seen his bod?' " He rolls his eyes and pretends to gag. "But he won't ask them because every guy goes for one of the bitches before realizing that they're bitches. Its," He makes a big circle with his arms "the circle of life." I purse my lip, Seems legit. Wait....
"What bitch did you go for?" I ask, curious.
Garred shrugs, "Does it matter?" I nod enthusiastically. "God, I dunno. I think it was Nicole, then Erica..." If Daisy is concious, she better be listening.
"How do you know how a girl thinks?" Cole asks
"I have a sister. You learn a thing or two."
"And besides, no guy know what a girl thinks. We've given up. Girls know what girls think and they hate each other." Arrow says
"True dat!" Charlie says smirking.
"....And this is my homeroom!" Joy says leading a boy into the classroom. He looks around, his eyes flirting between the faces. I'm surprised he isn't running away, screaming in fear. If I were a new student, I would be terrified. It's like a pack of wolves, ready to tear you apart. Except wolves don't sweat, have their voices crack in awkward moments, and have the more hormonal mood swings than a pregnant lady. I ignore the new kid, determined to be the only one in the school to do so. While everyone else flocks towards him, asking questions and intruding in his personal life. I do the work on the board and begin to doodle in my notebook when I hear my name. I glance up. Oh, it's just Joy. I turn back to my half finished flower when I hear, "she's a little weird...." My head snaps to attention.
"EXCUUUUUUUUUUUUUSE ME?! I'm not WEIRD! I am simply the most extrordinary, briliant, sassy and," I wink at Joy, "sexiest person you will EVER meet!" I pause, "Unless of course you plan on meeting Robert Downey Junior anytime soon." I pretend to swoon. Joy throws the boy a glance that says, what did I say? I exhale a puff of air, making my side bangs flutter. Some people. The new kid is staring. Oh my God do I have a zit!?! No, that wouldn't make sense, I wear foundation. O my God!!! Do I have something in my teeth?!?! No.... I didn't eat breakfast. God, I'm starving. I glance at the new kid. Still staring.
"I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name...?" I say, hoping to catch him off guard. But instead of blushing and stammering, he sent me a sexy smirk and said,
"Well that's because I didn't throw it yet." I raise an eyebrow. And I thought that I was sassy. He extends a hand.
"Trevor." I shake his hand, feeling a tad too formal.
"Well it's nice to meet you Trevor." BRRINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGG!!!!! The 5 minute warning bell rings. Joy appears next to Trevor.
"Better get you to homeroom." She chrips, as punctual as always
"Yeah, wouldn't want Mrs. Barry to kick your ass on the first day." Charlie says deviously.
They exit the classroom and suddenly Lewis, Daisy, Cole, Charlie, Arrow and Garred are all talking at once.
"OMG HE IS SOO HOT!!!!" Daisy squealed
"He's even tanner than I imagined!!" Lewis noted
"He wasn't even that mysterious." Garred said
"All the girls like HIM?" Arrow asked perplexed
"I still think blondes are cuter." Cole stated.
"YOU ARE ALL INSANE." I said with finality. Mrs. Saunter comes in and begins to call attendance. I finish doodling my flower and wonder why in the world Trevor is so amazing.I bet the novelty will wear off in a few days. Just the normal ‘new kid buzz’. No biggie.
WRONG.
A/N DUN DUN DUNNNNNN!!!!! What will happen????? Who knows????? Anyway, posted a pic of Cole's dress. Others to come :)
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