Walking On Air

Halloween, Part 1

I wandered into the school, heading straight for my locker as usual.
Halloween was tomorrow and there was a party Sterling was throwing at his house tonight. So I would be going to his house after school to help set up. It wasn't going to be a huge party, that what was the only thing worrying me due to my anxiety. It was just supposed to be, Carter, Brandon, me and a few other friends Sterling invited.
Brandon met me at the commons area and we made some small talk.
"You still going to Sterlings' party tonight?"Brandon asked, leaning against a wall.
"Yep,"I replied, popping the 'p' as I said it. I yawned, tapping my pockets to see if I had remembered to grab my wallet this morning.
"Hey ladies."Carter chuckled as he strolled up to us.
"Excuse me?" Brandon scoffed.
"You're excused."Carter replied quickly, slapping Brandon on the back.
Things were still a bit iffy between Sterling and Carter, but it's nothing major.
I nearly yawned before the bell startled me. I jumped and immediately put a hand to my chest.
"I hate that damn bell."I hissed to nobody in particular.
Brandon rubbed my back and walked me to my first class.
It was a B day so I had health today as my first hour. In all honesty it was an easy class, but the teacher was always voicing her opinion instead of teaching.

She has this rule that we can't bring any junk food or sodas into the class. So one kid took it to the extreme as a joke and brought a full on watermelon to class.
I walked into class and took my seat next to Athena and leaned back in the chair.
I was spacing out for the first twenty minutes before Athena tapped on my shoulder and handed me a note card.
On it was written "birth control and condoms"

"What's going on?" I questioned, tilting the card towards her.
"We're supposed to come up with an argument on which is better." Athena answered.
"Well it's obviously my card since all yours says is condom." I replied in a snarky tone.
"Yeah I know." She giggled,"Let's just wing it?"
"Deal."I smiled.

When it was our turn to present our little skit, Athena and I moved a couple chairs so that we were facing each other.

"We need to talk." I started, a gentle smile resting on my face.
Athena pulled a worried one,"You're breaking up with me?!"
The class laughed slightly.
Shaking my head I replied with,"I think birth control and condoms are better than just condoms."

Athena put her head in her hands dramatically,"We've talked about this, you buy the food and I buy the condoms, duh."

"No." I replied quickly.
"Why?"
"Because with birth control and condoms it's like 2% likely that I'll get pregnant."
"So?"
"So," I sighed,"birth control and condoms are better."
"No."
"No?" I said puzzled." Why not?"
"Wait." Athena paused looking as if she was in deep thought," you're 100% right, this conversation is over."

And with that we stood up and bowed. All in all, we made health a better class for everyone.

We took our original seats and stayed quiet as we watched the rest of the skits.

The class was over and I walked out at a fast pace, wanting to talk to Brandon about something.
"Brandon." I pulled on the brunettes backpack," I have to ask you something."

Brandon looked back at me with a confused look,"What's on your mind?"
I motioned for him to follow me to class and started walking.
"What caused the drama between you and Carter and Sterling?" I blurted out.

"Oh, that." Brandon muttered,"It was just guy stuff I guess."
"I highly doubt that." I retorted, looking down,"It was worth a shot to ask though. I'll talk to you later."

Brandon sighed as I began to walk at a faster pace, away from him.
"Kris." He started, but I ignored.
Brandon must have gotten the hint that I was gonna ignore him for a bit because he didn't follow me to Integrade.

I sat in my normal desk, propping my head up using my elbow and taking out my notebook. Brandon walked in with Sterling and they took their seats next to me. Brandon was still in front and Sterling was to my left. I waved at Sterling and smiled slightly.

Today was definitely a boring day at school.

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The final bell rang and I zoomed out of my PE class, straight for my locker. I placed my math textbook and my French textbook on the top shelf and shut my locker with a loud bang.
I met up with Sterling and said goodbyes to Brandon and Carter. They wouldn't be coming to help set up which sucked but I mean at least I get to see Sterlings house.

We approached a white BMW and I gave Sterling a crazy look. He just smiled and opened the passenger side door.
"Dad, this is Kris," Sterling quickly introduced.
"Hi Kris," Sterlings dad smiled,"Hop on in, let's get this show on the road."
I opened the back door and slid into the car.
"I'm James."Sterling's Dad beamed again,"It's a pleasure to meet you Kris."
"Same to you James." I smiled back.
It was a silent ride to Sterlings house and I'll admit it was what I expected. It was quite a lavish house, I would guess it had two floors and a basement. All complete with at least 5 bedrooms.
"Alright,"James sighed happily,"Home Sweet Home."

Sterling and I scooted out of the car and James led us inside. I was surprised at how big this house was.
"Linda!" James yelled,"We're home."

"Okay, bring Kris in here, I want to meet him!" A sweet voice yelled back, I could only assume this was Sterling's mother.
"She called me a him." I muttered to Sterling.
Sterling laughed and led me to the front room where a brown haired lady was sitting on the couch.
"Hi mom." Sterling said, giving her a kiss on the cheek. Linda turned swiftly after her son pulled away. Her eyes scanned me over as realization hit her face.
"Oh my!" She gushed,"You are very beautiful!"
"Thank you," I smiled in response,"You have a lovely home."

"Oh honey," Linda began,"I'm sorry if I have mistaken you for a boy. Kris sounds like a boy name to me."
I laughed and put my hand up,"It's ok, my friend Brandon. His mom did the same thing."

"Well just know I apologize." Linda smiled.
"So," Sterling said,"The party is going to start at 5, you both already know the people coming, soo?"

"Yes Sterling that means we'll leave the house." James answered his son calmly,"But you remember the rules we laid out for you, right?"

"Yep," Sterling shifted on his feet," no sexual things, no getting into the booze, no touching the cocaine under moms bed."

Linda laughed to herself and as did I.
James rolled his eyes,"Sterling."
"Right,"He continued,"We can't close any doors of its just a boy and a girl. And no crazy stunts off of the balcony."
James nodded, clearly proud his son listened to him.
"Okay, we'll help set up and then we'll leave." Linda smiled, standing up,"We will be back at 9, and everyone must be gone by then."

Sterling nodded, and motioned for me to follow him to the kitchen.
Following after quickly, I admired a few more details of the house.
When we entered the kitchen, there were bags on the island in the middle of it.
"Okay."Sterling started,"we're gonna move the table into the living room and move the couches too, I'm sure my dad is already working on the couches."
I hummed in response, listening intently to Sterling as he continued," we've bought those sugar cookies, balloons, some fun size candy, and..."
He pulled me closer to him and whispered into my ear,"some cigarettes."

I smirked and rolled my eyes.
"Alright sounds like a plan." I said loudly," aren't we going to get pizza too?"

"Oh right. MOM!"

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WHO KNEW STERLING COULD BE SO BAD??!?!?!