Changes

Chapter 3

The sound of the loud bell ringing made me raise my head quickly and alertly. I heard my six classmates sinker loudly to my reaction. I glanced around and saw everyone staring at me, including my teacher. I looked at Mrs. Smith with questioning eyes.

"It's time for you to go to your second period. Here's your schedule," she said to me with a grin.

I took the paper from her and searched for any changes. It was exactly the same:

Spanish I -1st period

Gym -2nd period

Acting I -3rd period

Research I -4th period

Lunch

English I Honors -5th period

Biology I Honors -6th period

Algebra I Honors -7th period

As I exit Mrs. Smith class, I mentally groaned when I realized that I had all my honors classes back to back. That's gonna be stressful, I said to myself.

I made it to the Gym in no time and searched for my teacher, Coach Kim Casterly. I knew immediately who she was because she was the only female gym teacher. She was yelling at everyone that came in to sit at certain places where their coaches will be. I sat on the benches of the far left side of the gym. I was staring at the entrance of the Gym hoping to see someone that I know that's in my class or at least in this period.

I saw a lot of my guy friends that I hung out with during the summer walk through the door, but sat on the other side of the Gym. They all looked and made silly faces at me, I laughed and waved at them. One of my best guy friends, Cameron made a motion for me to check my phone.

Your class looks lame lol.

Tell me about it. It's a whole bunch new people I don't know. Kill me now.

Lol if I did who would keep me in check?

As soon I finished reading the text I glanced up and saw Cameron smiling at me. I couldn't help but to stare at him for awhile; his dyed golden high top styled hair made his milk chocolate skin complexion glow. His gages made his ears look wider almost looking like satellites.

I heard a commotion from the entrance of the Gym that pulled my eyes away from Cameron. It was simply guys cheering and giving the "boy handshake," but there was something awfully familiar about this encounterment. The guys walked away from the entrance and sat in the middle bleachers of the Gym, making them not in my class.

My heart was somewhat deflaited. Its always good having upbeat boys in your class. They make the class interesting.

My eyes roamed at the entrance once more; my heart yearning for someone that I know to walk in and sit in my class section and here came in was the curly brown haired boy from earlier. The same one that invaded my dreams in first period. My curly brown haired boy. I frowned at that thought, what makes you think he's yours?

The curly brown haired boy strut his way to the middle of the bleachers. The same boys that was yelling earlier saw him and pounced on him, screaming out "JUSSSTINNNN!"

Hmmm... Justin. The name fit. As if he felt eyes piercing at him he looked around the Gym and his eyes was connected with mine. Not either one of us backing down to look away. It felt like this was my last chance to look at him or else he'll fade away. Maybe he was feeling like that too. We were staring at each other long enough to make his friends question him. He sized my body up and down, sending chills down my spine. His gaze was intense. He finally brought a sense of emotion to his blank intense face and smiled at me. Making me see pearly white straight teeth. My heart swoon at that sight. He's gorgeous. He winked at me with a cocky grin and turned his eyes away from me. Focusing now on his friends.

I felt a vibration coming from my phone, signaling me that I have received a text.

Why are you starting at the Corbin Bleu look alike?

Why do you care Cameron? And he does not look like Corbin Bleu!

YESSS he does. Just stare at his face long enough you'll see.

Smh... You think every guy that has light brown skin and curly brown hair looks like Corbin Bleu.

You right :)

Stereotype much -_-

The sound of the whistle blowing in front of me brought my attention to Coach Casterly. She gave a whole lecture on do's and don't's in her class. By the time she was finished the bell had runged for the ending of class to go to 3rd period. YESSS Acting.

I arrived at the auditorium early. I wanted to get there on time with few minutes to spare hoping that will give my teacher a great first impression of me. I wanted to impress him and let him know how good I am on stage. Acting is a passion that I know is not a realistic or stable job. However with these next four years that I have left, I want to act my ass off to the fullest.

A few kids were strolling in the auditorium. I was reading the class syllabus that my teacher, Mr. Jones told us to pick up before we sat down. I was interrupted by the sound of a girl squealing close by me and grabbing me forcefully into an embrace. I looked up and saw my one of my best friends, Lexi. I gasped and squeaked. I haven't seen her all summer. Her family took a three month trip to India, China, and Spain. She came back the day before school started.

It had always been Lexi, Riley, Denise and I no matter what. We had other friends, but once summer started and the transition to high school; they became stuck up and acted like they were the shit. However, us four always knew we were never going to change and we will have each other's back. We just had this bond that no one really understood, but always jealous of.

I unwrapped my hands from Lexi

"Awwwee I missed you soo much. How was the trip?"

"It was the best time of my life. Before we graduate we should go on a three month trip, but just the girls," replied Lexi in reference of Riley & Denise.

"We should! That's not a bad idea," I exclaimed.

The sound of the late bell made us sit down and face the front of the auditorium. The class consisted of Mr. Jones informing us how in this room it's okay to act however we are feeling and the upcoming audition for the fall play. Totally auditioning for that, I confirmed mentally.

The sound of the bell interrupted Mr. Jones's plans and speech. He promised that tomorrow in class that we would play a game to break the ice as we all headed out the door to our 4th period classes.

"Okay girlie. Talk to you after school. My 4th period class is Keyboard," said Lexi in a dreadful voice.

"Relax, it might be fun. See you later," I screamed at her.

The front of my body was facing Lexi, but my back was facing the walk way and I was walking backwards so I can continue having a conversation with Lexi. Just as soon I turned around I bumped into a hard wall of a chest. This person is built, I thought to myself. The boy's arms wrapped around my waist just in case I didn't lose my balance and fall back. The scent of peppermint and vanilla hit me instantly and he smells yummy! I raised my head to see who I owe a sincere apology too. I immediately gasped, having my eyes bulge right out of my sockets. Our eyes were connected for the third time today. His eyes in question yet roaming around my face. I felt somewhat insecure. I mentally groaned, fate was totally not on my side right now. I looked at my curly brown haired boy in shock. I frowned at the thought, why do I keep calling him mine? I was lost in his eyes. His hazel eyes were mesmorizing. He smiled at me and I breath out the word I could only bring myself to say, "Justin."