Scattered Stars

Chapter 16

Naledi

Part 2

The park where we would be having the little party was huge, so we could find a spot where we underaged peeps could drink without getting into trouble.

It had lush bright green grass, with a lot of trees and little flower beds. But the most impressive thing was the lake. It had beautiful blue water and black-grey rocks around it standing at great heights which would make a great experience for jumping.

"Johan just called, he said they have already arrived and are waiting for us at the parking lot," I told my friends after we got off the train. We carried our bags of food and they carried their birthday presents, which I was dying to open.

We finally arrived at the park after seven minutes of walking and me skipping. Everyone was there except Jesse, I invited her, but her mother refused. She didn't think it would be safe, especially without any proper adult supervision. After what Jesse has been through I understand her mother's reluctance to let her come with us, and especially after what happened on Monday, I don't think her mom will ever trust me around her. I feel so bad for being inconsiderate, Jessica was getting so much better, but my fight with Andrea probably took her several steps back.

Palesa ran to Johan and they both squealed as they jumped up and down in joy for finally getting the chance to meet one another. These two were extremely obsessed about one another especially since they both want a career in fashion.

"Oh, my gosh I love your outfit." Johan gushed over Palesa's long neon pink T-shirt with an open back that revealed her glowing yellow skin and denim shorts that could only be seen in the back due to tell the length of the shirt in the front. She paired the entire outfit with light brown gladiator shoes.

"Oh my gosh, I love YOUR outfit, it's like the fashion gods were talking to us and telling us to put on the same colour." Palesa gushed as well over Johan's neon pink T-shirt that matched Palesa's. He wore blue denim jeans that held and hugged his lower half, magnify each curve and crook of his amazingly long and defined legs, it even made his butt look rounder and firmer.

I moved around the two and gave Dian a hug. He wrapped his thick, muscular arms around waist and I could feel the heat radiating off his arms on my exposed lower back. He applied enough pressure to press my body against his but not so much that he would be crushing me, just so I could know he missed me.

He was so tall my head ended up right beneath his chin, and I breathed in a whiff of his muscular scent mixed with Axe and earth. It was a tantalizing scent that left me in a daze where I almost couldn't stand up properly after he let me go.

I cleared my throat and gave Pete a quick side hug, showing him my appreciation. I know we argue and make fun of each other a lot, but Pete is a great guy and I really do enjoy his company.

"Really, Hawaiian?" I question both the boys, who had worn white t-shirts underneath Hawaiian shirts. Dian who had worn a peach Hawaiian shirt with ripped blue jeans and Pete had worn a light blue Hawaiian shirt with light brown Capri pants.

They both shrugged sheepishly.

"This is the only loud thing I own," Dian said with a small blush. I pushed on his stomach playfully and he chuckled as I felt the taut muscles underneath his shirt. I retracted my hand quickly before I could make a fool of myself.

"Would you look at that you look like a damn fairy Naledi," Pete said as he shook his head with an amused grin on his face.

"Today I get to be a fairy because I'm downright a queen every day." I did a little twirl showing off the wings and bow on the back. When I looked back I noticed Dian was looking at me as well but his gaze was far much more heated.