Midsummer Dreams (Christian Beadles Love Story)

Chapter 7

We sat in silence.. No one moved. I played with the button of my black leather Louis Vuitton oversized handbag. The driver, who I later found out name was Trevor and appeared as an extra in one of Terry’s recent film, broke the silence.

Trevor: Er.. So, this is school kiddies. I mean I think it is..

He stared at a piece of paper he held in his hand, obviously with the street addresses of all the places I would most likely need to be taken. Christian’s eyes widened as looked out the window of the car.

Christian: Thank you Trevor.

Trevor: No problem Christian. See you on Sunday?

Nora: Wait you guys know each other?

Christian: We go to the same church.

Nora: Aww. I never knew that!

Trevor: *giggles* You kids better get out. Gotta pick up someone from.. Madison Square Garden? Eh.. *sighed*

Christian: *laughed* another celeb Trev?

Trevor: *laughs* Yeah.

Nora: Uh. Thanks Trevor.

Trevor: You’re welcome darl. What time do you want me to pick you up?

Nora: Oh, er.. Do you want me to come to your house this arvo Christian?

Christian: Yeah. I mean.. Only if you want to.

Nora: Okay then. Uh, no you don’t have to Trevor.

Trevor: Okay Missy.

Me and Christian looked at each other and then I opened the car door and stood up, pulling my bag out with me. Christian did the same and shut the door.

Trevor drove off and I started to walk through the school gates.

Christian ran up behind me.

Christian: Uh, so meet here after school?

Nora: Uh, yeah sure.

He pointed to a statue in the middle of the courtyard. Christian casually strolled off as I pulled out my iPhone to text Bree.

Hey. I won’t be home till late tonight. I’m going to Christian’s house for a bit (aww yeah!!) But I will make sure I get home a bit early so I can see you!! When do you fly back? (: xo

I clicked send and started to walk across the quad. I felt like someone was watching me. I turned around and saw Blair from across the courtyard, death-staring me. This has definitely got to stop. I am not even dating Christian!

I kept walking until 3 girls stopped me.

Girl 1: Er. Hello, Nora is it?

Nora: Uh yeah.

I held my hand out and smiled. I hoped these girls weren’t associated with Blair.

Girl 1: Oh, I’m Claire. This is Poppy and Rae.

Poppy: Hi!

Rae: Hello.

Nora: *giggles* hello.

Claire: I saw you yesterday sitting with Nate and Rhys and that… Uh, but we were wondering if you wanted to sit with us today.. Like, be in our group? It’s just us 3.

Nora: I would love to.. Wait, do you guys like Claire and that group?

Claire rolled her eyes and weaved her arm through mine.

Claire: Definitely not!!

All the other girls laughed and I smiled. I felt warm inside. I finally have some friends who I would/could bring over for sleepovers.. And all that other stereotypical stuff teenage girls do.

------------------------------------------------ 2 hours later --------------------------------------------------------

The bell had rung, I had just finished History and I had put all my gear into my locker. I was walking down the hall when I overheard a conversation from 2 girls in the hall.

Girl 1: I heard she is from Australia.

Girl 2: Yeah, she had this big fight with Blair yesterday apparently.

Girl 1: *laughs* I would defs take that Aussie chicks side. She was flirting with Christian!

Girl 2: Oh. My. God. *giggles*

I felt crushed. I have only been here for 2 days and already I have a name for myself. Soon it’ll be ‘the girl who stole Christian from Blair’. If worse comes to worse, I would probably start to have my name being replaced with ‘slut’ or ‘whore’. I strolled down the hall and pulled out my iPhone from my back pocket.  (2) New Messages.

I opened the first 1 – it was from Bree.

Hey. I just woke up – American Style. I went to Starbucks with Bruce. Different.

I will see you tonight late then? Coolies. Beebee xo

I giggled but didn’t reply. I opened the next – from my mum.

Going to bed now darl. So very cold. Did you like your present/surprise? (: Love mum xox

I decided not to reply, instead ring both of them later.

I locked my phone and slid it back into my pocket. I opened my handbag and pulled out my Gucci wallet. I walked into the cafeteria and spotted Claire, Rae and Poppy, 2 tables away from Christian.

I casually strolled over and sat down. These girls were so nice! They had already asked me to a sleepover in 2 weeks.

Poppy: O.M.F.G. NORA!

Claire stood up and hugged me. We all sat down and started to talk.

Rae: SO! Are you dating the Little Beadles?

Nora: WHAT?! Why would you think that?!

Rae: Uh.. It looks obvious. Are you?

Nora: NO! We are just friends.

Poppy: Speaking about hot guys, look.

We all turned our heads at Nate. Poppy was staring with gazey eyes.

Nora: *laughs*

Poppy: It’s not funny!

Nora: Oh okay. Do you have his number?

Poppy: Oh course, we text like 24/7.

Rae: You aren’t texting him now..

Poppy: Are you sure about that. Hahhah.

She pulled her phone out from under the table. We all through our head back in laughter.

We all talked later about boys, fashion and surprisingly, food. We all ate the Greek Salad and lemon ice tea. Life was perfect.. Or so I though.. Well so far.

----------------------------------------------------------- 3:00pm ----------------------------------------------------

I stood outside waiting for Christian. 3:00 hadn’t of come faster! I saw him coming from ahead. But he was looking down at his phone. He had finally come closer when he looked up.

Christian: sup?

Nora: uh, nothing. Waiting for a guy called Christian.

Christian: Ha ha. You are so funny! You ready?

Nora: Yepp.

I hit the sides of my bag to indicate I was ready.

Christian: Cool. Uh, do you mind if we make a quick pit-stop?

We started to walk towards a car that was waiting.

Nora: Uh, sure. Where are we going?

Christian opened the door of the passenger seat. He was obviously driving.

Christian: It’s a surprise.