A New Beginning (CNCO)

Chapter 12

We quickly parted and looked to see who it was and god it was a relief. It was just Joel's little brother Gabriel coming back from school. My heart had beaten fast because I thought it was Erick who had seen us. I said goodbye to both of them and left running home. And oh no. Just what I needed. I saw Erick from a near distance. I tried so hard to hide behind the bushes but it was useless. He had seen me and called me over.

I walked slowly up to him with my head down. And he said "What are you doing over there?"
"Nothing I was just picking out some flowers because I was bored in my room."
"You smell that?"
"No, smell what? Oh wait now I smell it"
"Are you ok, arnt you glad to see me?"
"No not really!" But I know that was a total lie.
"Why? What happen what did I do wrong? Come on Babygirl pick your head up? I want to see your beautiful face."
"No. I'll see you later I have to go inside now."
"What? Why?"
And I left running inside my house, slamming the door shut. I felt kind of bad that I left him like that.

I ran up the stairs to my room and took my cloths off. I quickly put them in the washer so that when my parents won't smell the smell. I ahead to take a shower and I let my tears out. I couldn't resist it no more. How does Erick still have the guts to say this to me! And I'm so stupid, why did I kiss Joel! Why? I know I was unconscious of what I was doing but why? I've never felt like this before. Why are my feelings so confusing that not even myself can understand.

I turned the shower off and stared at myself through the mirror. I got some undies, sweats and a tang top too. Then I dried my hair and went to lean on the head of the bed. I let it all out again. I thought Erick loved me? But I assume things too quickly. And Joel, he's such a sweet and smart guy and he dosnt deserve this. I can't do this to him. I either have to tell Joel that I like Erick or forget Erick for once and for all. But how would I forget Erick if he's just so fine. I know I would have to keep my head up straight for a really long time.

I had just remembered that I was suppose to call Karen. I quickly grabbed my phone and dialed her number. She answered and I asked her "Why did you blush when you saw Joel?"
"Oh well um. I have a confession to tell you. I have liked Joel ever since school started and I met him in our math class. I'm a very introverted person so I don't have the guts to actually speak to him until I met you and that was the first word he has ever said to me is "Hi"."
"Aww Karen. Joel is your crush!"
"Yes he is."
"Well you know what, I will help you get with him."
"No wait, what really? How?"
"Haha Ive got my ways." I said ending with a laughter.
"Girl I would never stop saying that your my best friend and how thankful I would be."
"Thats what friends do right?"
"Yes, well I'ma hang up now cause I have to finish my homework. Talk to you later."
"Me too. Bye"

I hung up and put my phone down. In a minutes I got a text from Joel. It read *Hey Bella, Erick just left and I think he suspected something but I changed the conversation and I have something important that I forgot to tell you but in person.* I got kind of nervous but what could be so important. *Ok on my way!* And I quickly put on a bra and some sandals and headed down stairs, and out to Joel's house.

He was waiting for me already with something in his hands. I walked up to him and he looked kind of sad.
"Hi, Bella. I totally forgot to tell you this but we are leaving Friday in the morning, two days from now to have a concert in New York." My face fell when he said New York. "I just wanted to tell you to take care and I will miss you so much." And he handed me a paper folded to my hand. "Don't read this until Friday when we arnt here any more and we will probably come back to Miami on Monday morning." And we hugged each other for a long time. He cupped my face but I backed away because I didn't want to do this to Karen. "Why you backed away? Don't I like you?" "It's not that. It's just that I'm confused right now. That's all. But don't worry about it. I hope you have a great time at the concert." And I left walking slowly to my house.

Then I heard my name from behind me. It was Sarah who had called me. She came up to me and said "I have something to tell you. Me and Richard..."
"What tell me! Wait is it the good thing or bad?"
"It's good! Well for both of us."
And I laughed and hugged her saying "Aw. What is your first time?"
"Yeah with him. I lost it to him."
"Oh my gosh Sarah." While smiling at her.
"Yeah. I wasn't too sure but then it just happend. You know. And he's a freak in the bed I'm telling you. And did you know that they are leaving to New York on Friday?"
"Yeah Joel just told me."I responded laughing.
"Ok I was going to tell you but I got to go. I sneaked out my house. Bye. I'll see you later." "Bye." And she left running home.

I went back inside and thought to myself. "Now how am I suppose to help Karen get with Joel?"

The next day I arrived at school with Alex and some of his other friends. I walked around to find Karen to tell her about Joel and the concert at New York. While I was waking, some guy was calling me. I ignored and he said "Oye Mami ya tu sabes." And he started to whistle along with his friends. And then I heard someone say "Hey! Leave her alone!"