Starlight is for Always

Chapter 11: "Click/Clash"

Dee opened his locker to take out his Algebra textbook. Slipping it into his backpack, he heard the small footsteps of his brother's boots walking up to him.

"Hey little bro'," Jagger greeted his sibling. "How you holding up?"

Dee eyed him confused. "Sorry?"

"Jax told me you quit the band." The blond frontman explained. "I'm hoping you would reconsider."

Dee shrugged. "I had a momentary lapse of judgment. Don't worry, Jag, I kissed and made up with everyone. I'm back in with Starlight."

His brother cheered. "That's great!" He approached his sibling and hugged him. "I knew you wouldn't stay mad forever!"

The young man smiled. "Thanks for the support, Jag. I appreciate it."

"By the way," Jagger remarked. "Have you seen Pilar?"

Shooting him a weird smirk, Dee folded his arms. "Oh yes I have. As a matter of fact, here she comes."

The front of the main entrance opened and just like a Back to School television commercial, in walked Pilar Pacheco, marching down the hallway accompanied by Cynthia, Flo, and Sam.

Prancing down the path like a runway supermodel, the once goth teenager sauntered passed her peers as everyone stared at the new gorgeous woman who made them stopped dead in their tracks.

Pilar's new transformation was undeniable. Dee had trimmed her dark bangs and kept her hair to shoulder length as her wonderful coifed mane was straightened and flowed with an amazing bounce, almost like a Pantene advertisement.

Her heart shaped face was beautifully decorated with the most complimentary of cosmetics which enhanced her cheekbones and brought out the best features of her lips and eyes to which she donned contacts instead of glasses; however, she still exuded an air of intelligence. Finally, the flowing designer blouse and skinny jeans that was paired with brown slouch boots really set of the look as she represented the quintessential modern, fashionable teenager. The goth girl had finally disappeared to become a beautiful, alluring swan.

She stroked her hair as she went up to her best friend and handed him some papers.

"Here you go, Dee. I finished copying your math notes last night. Thanks for letting me borrow them."

"No prob." Her BFF replied.

Jagger's mouth stood transfixed as he stared at Pilar in shock. She never looked more beautiful.

His young sibling waved his hand in front of his brother's face. "Earth to Jagger! It's time to land now!"

The blond seventeen-year old flinched with embarrassment. "Uh...sorry."

Pilar covered her mouth to giggle.

"Gee...um...Pilar, you look...Wow!"

"Thanks Jagger." Pilar smiled.

Cynthia stepped in. "Don't you just love her new look? We did it, last night. It was time she needed a change!" Flo nodded in agreement as pair of students came up behind her.

"I'll say!"

Pia and Peter Cross moved next to Jagger. Peter's eyes widened as he glanced at Pilar's appearance.

"Whoa Pilar! You look amazing!" The brown-haired teen paid her compliment. That was a first. Despite their differences, she welcomed his positive comment.

Angrily, Pia elbowed her twin brother. "No, she doesn't! Put some war paint on her and she's still a pig!"

"Knock it off, Pia!" Jagger threatened. "If you're going to be a spiteful person, then I suggest you go elsewhere!"