And We Were So Close, But So Far

Chapter 1 :

"Awe". I sigh as I hear the bell ring and rush to class. Of course I'm already late and even better I knock into someone and drop all my books on the floor. Obviously, it's Bethany.

"Ah, sorry Kris. My thoughts were up in sky again".

"Lemme guess, Jake Again?"

"Yeah, he said we should hangout last night , so he would call me and he never did. So when I called him twice and texted him , he never answered!"

"oh, relationships, that's why I don't want to fall in love". I reply.

She sarcastically remarks back under her breath. Then we proceed down the hallway side-by-side and walk into the classroom with books in hand and take a seat in the back row of the classroom. the teacher does not look impressed that we are late. But, what can you do. I see something written on the board that read;

"turn to page 43 in your textbook and read the page."

I start to read when I notice a knock at the door. It's a guy but he doesn't look familiar he might be new. He starts to walk to a desk at the front but finds the desk beside me, empty and decides to sit there instead. He's actually kind of cute he has soft brown hair with small streaks of (what?) Blonde?, nice blue eyes and a crazy beautiful smile that could make almost any girl go insane. Except me. Although he was good-looking he just wasn't my type, he looked more like a stuck up jock who thought he could get any girl he wanted and break their heart and move on as quick as someone could speak the words;

"I love you". I continue back to reread the paragraph when I notice a sudden whisper in my ear.

"Hey, I'm Huxley".

"hey, I'm Krissy". I say back without hesitation.

"How are you?" He tried to slip out when I'm too busy already snapping at him;

"fine, what do you care? and I'm trying to do my work. So, please let me be".

"Alright, suit yourself". Bring Bring!

The bell, thank God. I pack up my books and stroll into the hallway, only to be greeted by Andrew, my guy best friend.

"Hey Kris, how was class?"

"Good, I guess, mostly just Mrs.beaudrey yapping on about te project we will be doing . But, there seems to be this new guy. Have you seen him yet?"

I ask regretting asking because, hell Andrew knows everyone and anyone. but, he seems to slack off at the girl part because most girls hate that he hangs out with me .

"Yeah, Huxley ! He's a cool guy. I have first period English with him. Why do you ask ? Interested in him?" He replies almost wishing I would say yes but I'm not really interesting in guys until after high school.

"Noo way. He tried to introduce himself but he seems like one of those stuck up jerk guys, that flirts with every girl."

"I see, you are being kind of harsh, kris. Remember don't judge until you really know their position first."

"Sorry Andrew. I just feel it, you know ?" I say quietly hoping he will drop the topic soon.

"K, let's go to lunch ." He says as he lightly grabs my elbow and we walk together towards the cafeteria for lunch.

I turn to my side to ask Andrew where he wants to sit as I walk in a realize that he is already heading to a table that our friends; Brianne, Colton, Delara, and Riley are sitting . I don't really talk to brianne or Colton much but they sit with us the odd days . I take my spot beside Delara and start to talk I her when I hear Andrew say;

"I'll be back in a minute ."

But I just keep talking because he was probably just getting a drink from the soda machine. The first thing I didn't want to hear Delara say just slipped out of her mouth.

"So, have you seen the new guy?" She asks anxiously .

"Yeah we have history together". I say slightly frustrated with that topic.

"That's cool . He's pretty cute, you know ?"

"Yeah, sure. Can we talk about something else now ?"

"Sure I guess." She says in a suspicious tone.

"So what do you have for lunch?" I question her .

"Um just some grapes, salad and yogurt" she says as if she has it every day.

"Yum, I just have some left over casserole , some strawberries and an energy drink so I can stay awake because damn, am I tired! Do you know where Beth is?" I ask since I haven't seen her since this morning .

"Probably snuck off with that jake." After that we just sat there for a few minutes silently eating until I feel a slight tap on my shoulder .

"Is this seat taken?" I see a hand gesturing to the seat to the other side of me .

"Nope, feel free."

"Sweet thanks."

Then I look up to see who it is and of course it's the Huxley guy . I got to admit he has a pretty sweet name though . Him and I lock eyes and I actually get to see his full appearance up close instead of from a side glance. He was actually good looking, nice features , sweet blue eyes the lightest of blues almost a ocean white with hints of blue along the outside and he had medium length brown hair with tinted blonde in some parts that looked good on him and do did I mention his smile? Perfect with straight teeth. Kristen, stop you don't care for guys. Especially guys that act like they own the place. No. Just no.

"Krissy right ?" He asked in a soft tone of voice.

"The one and only." I reply with repeating the same tone he had.

"Nice to meet you, I just moved here 3 weeks ago."

"Yeah, you too and cool."

Am I being to boring ? Do I sound monotone? God, I don't know how to flirt . No Kristen You are not flirting with Him..you would have a chance anyway.

"Yeah so we have history together. Do you wanna check my time table to see if we have anymore ?"

"Sure."I say taking the small sheet of paper he hands to me.

"Um we have vocal music together last period. Your taking vocal?" *yes*

"Yeah, I use to play small gigs at restaurants so I want to continue on in music because I like the feeling of singing and just letting all your thoughts loose. Not having to worry."

"Wow , I think the same thing." I say, becoming even more interested .

"Meet me in front of the library after next period and we will walk to vocal together." He added picking up his tray and cleaning up his garbage walking away .