The New Boy

Chapter 1

BRIIINNNGGG!

Today is the first day of tenth grade. While every girl in West Point is dreaming about the new boys coming into school, I'm still crying. I mean like, it's the first day of school, who would be excited?

"Sweetie? Are you up?" my mom says. "Yeah. Can I change?" I whisper. "Sure."

What should I wear? Maybe a hoodie. No. It's too hot. A tee? Sure. Now, skinny jeans or shorts? Skinny jeans. Ripped or-?

Andrew dramatically bursts through my door wrecking my train of thoughts. "Andrew! Get out!" I shout. "HaHa! Annie's looking good in that picture!"
"Just leave."
"Grumpy." He mumbles.

*****
I was on my way to my locker M228, when a group of girls were walking. The supposedly leader stops dead in her tracks. "Oh look! I'm next to that rathole of a person, Annie. I better get this changed." Ashley, the head girl, says. I was about to turn and go when a boy steps up and tells her "Maybe you should turn it down a notch."
"Um, I don't know who you are telling me what to do, but you need to stop."Ashley practically yells.
"Sorry."
"You better be. Now move. Your too close to my locker."
I slam my locker shut and say "You know. He's right. You should be punched."
" have know ide-"

Pop

I had punched her straight in the nose. Blood was everywhere. I had broken her snobby nose. She was on the ground. Then I tapped her back saying, "That's for being a rathole."
******
As 4th period ended, I see the same guy who helped me out earlier. "Hey. wait up. I need to talk to you." I yelled over the crowd. The guy turns around. "what's your name?" I said. "Cole."
"Thanks for your help earlier."
"I didn't do anything but say stop."
"Without your help, I wouldn't have come up with that come back"
"Oh. Well where do you live? Maybe we could hang out after school."
"5711 Regal Lane. You?"
5712 Regal Lane. Come to my house after school."
"Ok. See you then."
We both walk opposite directions. I couldn't help but notice he was cute. Better look good after school!
*******
"Mom! I'm home!"
She was in the kitchen and just waves. Nice to see you too.
I drop my bookbag on the floor and run up to my room. Andrew was playing Xbox in the room next to me. "Die! Die! No! Not me!"
I scavenger through my closet and pick out a pair of black ripped skinny jeans and a Nirvana baggy T. I put my hair up in a messy bun and lunge towards the makeup. Black eyeliner, Mascara, and peach Baby Lips. I was looking good! I gave myself a wink and headed out the door.

Ding Dong!

I could hear Cole's footsteps. He was moving this way.
"Hey. Let's hang outside. Is that fine with you?" Cole said cautiously. "Yeah. Fine by me."

For a few moments we walked in silence.
"You wanna be friends?" Cole said.
"Of course! I love friends." I said awkwardly.
Then at that moment, Cole leaned in. I didn't know what he was doing, but I let him.
"Cole. What are you-"