Star Gaze

Strangers

Hi! I'm LesLaughsLots but you guys are my fam so call me Les (lol). This story is about a girl and how her life is impacted by someone special when she meet him (OoooOOooOoo). I hope you guys enjoy this *very dramatic* roller coaster! Btw Happy Thanksgiving!

I WALKED UP TO THE MIRROR only to find a helpless girl staring back.

Why can't I be beautiful like my mother?, I thought to myself.

My light green sleeveless blouse did not compliment my tannish skin but, it was all I could afford. My dad's regular hours weren't paying him enough so recently, he's been working extra.

My dirty blonde hair was held up in a ponytail. I looked down at my ripped jeans and converse.

It's not like I'm trying to impress anyone.

I put my light blue glasses on and headed downstairs.

On the fridge I found a note from dad saying he wouldn't be back until 9:30 p.m. I sighed and threw out the note just as the doorbell rang.

I found Amelia outside the door. As soon as I opened the door, she threw her arms around me, pretending to sob.

"Oh lovely best friend..it's been an eternity since I've seen you" She pretended to cry louder, "What would I do without you!"

"Actually it's been two. Saturday and Sunday." I chuckled, my eyes amused, at how entertaining she was.

"But still! It was such a bummer without you on Saturday night! Tell me again why you didn't want to come?" At this point, we started walking to school.

Since our houses were pretty close to the school, every morning Amelia would come to my house and we would walk to school together. That's been our routine since the 7th grade.

"We've been over this far too many times Ame, I don't 'do' parties."

Now Amelia practically started begging. "Please Scarlett? For me? There's going to be a party at Gabe's house this Friday. Would you at least consider it?" She pouted.

There was no way I was going. But me being the amazing best friend I am, I said otherwise.

"Fine I'll consider it but-"

"Yay! Okay, so the party starts at eight but, if you want to have a little talk with Gabe if you know what-"

"I said I'll consi-"

"And also, if you bring pizza that would be so much better. K thanks bestie! See ya at lunch!" And with that, she ran off into Franksin High School.
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I sat down at our regular table and took out my lunch.

Everleigh, the school's "Queen Bee" started walking towards me.

The thing is, I'm not trying brag about our school having annoying girls dressed in tight clothing!

I really don't belong here...

Oh boy...here we go again.

I rolled my eyes as she walked over to me.

She held out a big fake smile. Oh God, how much I wanted to punch her right in the nose just then.

"Well if it isn't for Scarlett Celeste. What, is your name from outer space or something?" Jazzy, Stacey, Alexandra and Pitsole started laughing. Pitsole laughing the hardest.

"At least my name isn't a body part. Your Pits right? Oh and Everleigh, good luck taking off that piece of gum out on the top of your head." She jumped around on her heels and yelled at Alexandra, telling her to get it out.

At this point tears were coming out of my eyes from the laughter. When she finally noticed there was nothing in her hair, she quickly fixed her posture.

"You haven't seen the last of me yet, Scarlett." And with that she walked away.

Sure she was prettier than me with her bright blonde hair and blue eyes. Not to mention how she would always wear a face full of makeup. When I turned around, I found Amelia clapping slowly.

"I see you've been learning some of my skills. Your welcome." I shook my head at her and laughed.

She continued, "I've been meaning to tell you something."

"What is it, Ame?"

"I got accepted into Marching Band!" We jumped around and I hugged her.

I knew it had always been her dream. Ever since we were little she used to talk about it all the time. "But, there is some bad news.... I'll be leaving science class."

"What?"

"Sorry..." She timidly put her head down.

I didn't want her to feel bad so I smiled. " It's okay. This is a very important opportunity and I know you'll do great."

"Thanks for understanding Scar, your the best.''
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    I walked into science class feeling a bit sad without Amelia's presence. I saw Ms. Rusk and told her what happened.

I was different from everyone in Franksin, and so was Ms.Rusk. She understood me.

"Oh... I know your feeling a bit sad, Scarlett. But, we are working on a new project where we will work in pairs and now that we have an even number of students, everyone will have a partner. Go to your seat and I'll find someone for you to work with, darling."

As I sat down, she lightly banged her pointing stick against her desk. "Class, we will be working on a pair project. Since Amelia has left the class to do marching band, Scarlett's new partner will be Ashton."

A tall boy with tan skin, blue eyes and dirty blonde hair started walking. His eyes glued to mine. He was wearing a black sweatshirt with jeans and black converse. He sat down next to me. I felt like the whole thing was in slow motion.

"Hey." He flashed me a sheepish smile.

Woah.

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-Les❤️