ocean eyes ; haim

chapter two

''Are you listening? Hello!'' Winona was waving her hand back and forth frantically. Natalya fluttered her eyelids as she saw Winona's hand in front of her face ; bringing her back to reality. ''Y-yeah what?'' The group were sitting in their final period, eager to hear the sound of final bell.

''I hope there are parties in the summer. I want to try and find a girl.'' Wil tapped his pencil against the table. ''I have the perfect person to set you up with.'' Winona smiled with a smug expression. ''My cousin, Jas. You met her last year, right?'' Wil had a puzzled look on his face - unsure of who Winona was talking about. ''Come on. The one who bought you a cheeseburger and found you funny.'' Wil sat up. ''Oh my, she's beautiful. I have nothing to offer.'' He shrugged , a look of sheer disappointment on his face.

Wil had always been nervous that he wasn't good enough. Especially for girls that he pictured as perfect. In his eyes, he thought Jas was perfect, she had no flaws. Her personality was his favourite thing about her. But, he was afraid. He was unsure of how to approach her if Winona did in fact, set them up. What if he wasn't good enough for her?

''She'll be coming to stay with me for the summer with my aunt. It's your perfect opportunity!'' Wil appreciated Winona's enthusiasm, although he still had little faith in himself.

Natalya was about to join in on the conversation, but was interrupted by the bell. ''Schools out.'' River shouted with a smile. The hallways were filled with hundreds of screaming , excited teenagers. Natalya was trying to make her way through. ''Oh, excuse me. Oh - I'm sorry can I just , please.'' She was passing the cheerleaders, simply minding her own business.

Lala discreetly stuck out her leg , causing Natalya to stumble and drop all of her belongings. ''Sorry.'' Lala shrugged , stepping over her. Lala was making her way over to Corey. He looked down to see poor Natalya , trying to gather all of her things and place them into her back pack. Corey pushed past Lala ; without even acknowledging her. He quickly rushed to help Natalya.

Lala gave him an evil glare and left with her friends. She had always despised Natalya, mostly due to the fact that she sensed that Natalya had feelings for Corey. The worst thing was, Lala thought that Corey had feelings for the girl too.

''Here.'' Corey smiled, picking up some of Natalya's books and placing them in her back pack. ''Thank you. You didn't have to do that.'' She became extremely hot and flustered. Both of them were looking into each other's eyes ; staring deeply. Corey's eyes flickered down to Natalya's lips. He cleared his throat and stood up ; placing her back pack in her shaky hands. ''I'll catch you later.'' He ran his hand through his hair nervously and ran out towards his girlfriend.

Natalya regained her composure and walked over to Martha's car. ''Thank you for this.'' She sat in the back, River and Martha were sat up front. Martha nodded with a smile. ''No problem.''

River placed his hand on Martha's thigh ; gently caressing it as they drove along. Natalya always valued Martha and River's relationship. They were inseparable. She wished that one day she would experience that feeling. The feeling of true love. Having a significant other that you would do anything for.

They pulled up into Natalya's driveway and she thanked them for dropping her home. Her brother would usually take them both to, and from school. They shared the car, but Aidan usually drove. However, today, Aidan was going to his girlfriends house and took the car.

Aidan's girlfriend, Brooke was Lala's close friend, and a cheerleader. However, her and Natalya always got along really well. Brooke wasn't egotistical, or selfish. This surprised Natalya. Instead, she was extremely down to earth and enjoyed things that Natalya did. The two were very similar.