California Dreaming // keaton stromberg

Chapter 2

Hey guys! So this chapter has a lot of switching POV's going around because I just want you guys to see what each of the characters are thinking. Wesley's POV isn't that long, but its important for the story :) I hope you guys enjoy this chapter, and thank you so much for getting me 5 votes :) 

Gabby's POV: 

First day in California. Great. What am I suppose to do here? School starts tomorrow and I'm new here so I have no idea what to do. I took a quick shower and headed down for breakfast, I guess my mom didn't feel like feeding me because she just left a note saying she left for work and she left me some money for pizza or something. I decided to take my board out on a spin and probably go to one of the drugstores close by. As my board hit the pavement, I sucked in the nice fresh air in Huntington Beach, I looked down and the beach and saw tons of surfers. Hm. I wonder if I'd run into Keaton. 

Once I got into the drugstore I picked up some snacks and skated back home. As I step foot into the house, I heard someone yell "YO KEATS" I immediately turned around and saw the one and only. Keaton Stromberg. My eyes widen as I saw how much he's changed, and of course he was with his girlfriend. I turned around to see who was calling him and saw Wes. Same old Wes. I kept staring and observing at what they were doing, until I realized all eyes were on me. I quickly grabbed my key from my pocket and managed to open the door, saving me from embarrassment. 

Keaton's POV [Yay]: 

I was heading home from the studio with Brianna when I finally saw our new neighbor opening the door. Typical skater girl. Looked like a cool chick. I was about to open the door when I heard Wesley call me from behind. “Shit” I mumbled. What did he want from me? I felt a pair of eyes staring at me so I decided to turn around to see what the new neighbor wanted. She looked so familiar to me. I wonder what her name was? Once she saw me, her eyes widen and she took her key out fumbling to get a hold of the knob, then quickly slammed the door. Hm. That was weird? 

Wesley’s POV: 

“YO KEATS” I yelled as I snickered in my head. Why was my brother always hanging out with that jerk Brianna? She’s no good from him. My eyes followed to where he was looking and I saw our new neighbor. Woah, wait. Was that Gabby Mullens? From Washington? I chuckled as she fumbled for her keys and open the door, slamming it behind her. I quickly ran back into the house yelling “Keaton do you know who our neighbor is?” He replied with a faint “No” Welp, I guess Keaton had no clue it was Gabby. I wondered why they stop talking. I grabbed my board and walked out the door. 

Gabby’s POV: 

I guess Keaton really had NO idea who I was. I decided to clear my head out so I grabbed my board and headed to the nearest skating park. Once I got there I did a few tricks, it was starting to get dark so I headed back, skating on the bumpy pavement staring down at my phone checking my texts when all of a sudden I bumped into someones chest and fell on the floor. “You should really watch where you’re going ya know?” I mumbled. I slowly looked up and saw Wesley Stromberg. No way. What do I do? Should I just tell him I’m Gabby? Keaton’s “use to be” best friend? “Um, sorry about that...Gabby?” I was speechless. How did he remember me? “Um yeah. its me... hey Wes. You’re actually the first to realize it was me haha” He stuck his hand out to help me up and I reached for it. We skated back together and I got his number. Before I knew it we were back to our neighborhood. “Hey Wes? Do me a favor and not tell Keaton its me” I say praying he’ll promise me. “Uh yea sure, no problem, I’ll text you tonight Gabby” He replied waving his bye to me. I smiled and walked into my house. “HEY MOM I’M HOME” I shouted and ran up to my room and jumped on my bed slowly falling asleep. 

(SO MANY POV CHANGES! SORRY IF IM CONFUSING YOU!) 

Gabby’s POV: 

I wake up to the buzzing sound of my cellphone, I trudged out of bed and glanced at what it said. 

Wesley Stromberg- Hey, do you need a ride to school?
Me: Yeah sure, thanks a lot :)

Right. First day of school. How fun. I quickly jumped into the shower and decided to go with highwaisted shorts, combat boots, and I threw on my “swaggy” shirt. I grabbed my snapback that said “ripcurl” and placed it backwards. I grabbed my bag and board, then went downstairs for breakfast. I grabbed a apple, and sat in the dining table eating away until my phone buzzed again. 

Wesley Stromberg-Come out now, I hope its okay if Keaton’s girlfriend is on the car...
Me- No problem 

Ha. “No problem”. VERY big problem actually. I’m praying Keaton doesn’t ask too many questions about me. 

“BYE MOM!” I yelled as I grabbed my board and headed out the door. Wesley’s car was already parked in the front door, so I opened the door and said hi to him as we took off. I can’t believe I was going to be a senior! There was a very awkward silence on the way to school until Keaton broke it. 

Keaton’s POV:

“Hey Keaton, our neighbor Gabby is coming on my car for a ride to school” Wesley said as we headed out the door. 

“Oh, cool okay” I said grabbing Brianna’s hand. Hm... I wonder where they had met? Her face was still a blur to me. On the way to school it got really quiet until I decided to ask her some questions. 

“So, Gabby... where are you originally from?” I asked hoping I wouldn’t scare her away. “Washington State” She said. “Oh cool thats where Wes and I are from, so how do you and Wes know each other?” I asked “Oh we bumped into each other while skating the other day” She replied. By the time she answered me we arrived to school. She thanked Wes and quickly walking into school with her board.  

Gabby’s POV: 

I walked into the school as fast as possible. I didn’t need Keaton asking me more questions. I honestly didn’t want him to know who I was because then it would cause drama, and if you know me well enough, I absolutely HATE drama. I walked into the the administrator’s office and walked up the the principals assistant. “Hi, I’m Gabby Mullens and I’m a new student?” I said to her “Ah, here is your schedule, I hope you have a wonderful day darling” She said with a heavy scottish accent. I looked at my schedule saying I had english first.

----------------------- End of school------------- 

I had all my classes today, I guess it was okay, except for the fact that Keaton was in fact ALL of them, which really sucked because he kept staring at me... The end of school bell finally ran and I grabbed my stuff and skated home. On the way home I saw Wes’s car. Great. “Hey Gabby, you want a ride home?” Wes yells, slowing down the car. I glanced to the backseat and saw Keaton sitting there. “Nope, I’m good” I said smiling as I did a Ollie. “Dude thats sick!!” Keaton yells from the backseat. I pretend I don’t hear and slowly skate away.    

Okay, so a lot has happened in this chapter, and I will be getting to Keaton finding out it's Gabby really soon cause I don't want to bore you guys. I have figured out a schedule for this, so i'll be updating 2-3 times a week, but if you guys vote and comment fast, i'll upload the chapter faster! 

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