What would you do if you discovered your life was a total lie? Do you fear it and continue on? Or do you leave behind everything you know and discover your new one?
Nova Pierce, a black high school student, has been living in a city called West Poi...
"Discovery consists of looking at the same as everyone else and thinking something different"
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This cant be real. I always thought these types of things happen in movies and books. You know where the girl hears about the new student and she just so happens to be the one who has to show him around the school. Can't believe I'm having my first "main character" moment.
I look at the two new students standing in front of me. Tiffany is beyond levels of pretty. Her skin just has that natural chocolate glow and her style is amazing. She's wearing a black body suit with denim jeans and some kick ass sneakers that I might have to purchase later.
Then there's our new basketball savior, Justin. He's definitely not what I expected. He's even more beautiful than my imagination. He looks pretty tall which is something I don't say often considering I'm 5'7. His chiseled jaw line, earrings, gold chain, perfect hair and eyebrows would make any girl fall to his knees.
Including me.
I hope he's ready for the attention he's about to get. All the girls here think its some type of competition to date anyone outside of their race. One year, we had this transfer student from Korea and all the girls made bets on who would bag him first. He was very hot but it was terrifying to see all the arguments between the girls.
If I wasn't crushing hard on Jaiden, I wouldn't mine falling for Justin. He's absolutely
"Um Nova are you okay?" Ms.Pat, the assistant principal, asks me. I snap out of my thoughts and see everyone looking at me. I didn't notice I was staring that long. This is a very embarrassing first impression.
"Yes yes, Im sorry. Hi I'm Nova welcome to West Point High" I smile trying not to embarrass myself even more. Tiffany and Justin return the smile and we all look over at Ms. Pat to see what we're supposed to do next.
"Now that we've introduced ourselves, Nova I was hoping you would show are new students around. I made sure their lockers are near yours and they have the same schedule as you" Ms.Pat explains to me.
Yeah I am definitely having my main character moment.
"Sure no problem" I reply but am interrupted by the bell. "Well please get a move on and don't be shy to ask questions" Ms.Pat tells Justin and Tiffany.
We all walk out the office with hundreds of eyes on us. Or should I say on Justin?
"Geez Jus you're famous already" Tiffany exclaims.
"I should probably warn you" I begin "Everyone has been talking about you all morning. It's not everyday we get a black basketball star" I explain to Justin.
"So when you say everyone, does that include you" Justin says with a smirk
I scrunch up my face but Im smiling on the inside. Before I can respond, Tiffany slaps him causing him to suck his teeth.
"I am so sorry about him, sometimes he can't keep it in his pant"
I laugh.
Don't get me wrong, Justin is heaven sent but unfortunately I have my eyes set on someone who doesn't want me. Silly me.
"The guys here are like that all the time, no worries" I respond. We finally reach our lockers and thankfully Tiffany's is next to mine followed by Justin's.
"So what do you guys do around here for fun?" Tiffany asks as she unpacks her bag.
"Coffee, the mall and parties every Friday at someones house" I say in a monotone.
"No offense but that sounds slightly boring" Tiffany slightly laughs.
"None taken, it gets boring around here. What did you guys do for fun before coming here?" I ask
"We would hang out with our group of friends at our local diner after school and on weekends just drive around the city" Tiffany sighs.
She must miss her old home a lot. I don't remember much about my first eight years prior to living at West Point, so I can't possibly imagine how she feels.
Before I can respond, I'm interrupted by Becca walking up to me.
"Hey Nova, who's this?" she says eyeing Justin in a seductive way.
"I'm Justin and this is my twin sister Tiffany" Justin says pointing to his sister. I don't know if its just me or it seems like Justin is bothered by Becca's appearance.
"Omg you're the new basketball recruit I've been hearing about. Why don't you come with me and I'll show you around" She winks at him, completely ignoring Tiffany and I.
I hate when she does this. I can be having a normal conversation with a guy and Becca always has to put her two slutty cents in. As if she wasn't kissing Blake this morning. I love her but it gets annoying sometimes.
"Nah we're good, we have Nova showing us around" Tiffany says before Justin can answer. Becca stares at Tiffany then at me as if she's casting a curse on us.
"Well I was actually offering Justin a tour but whatever" Becca says trying to make it seem like Tiffany's words didn't affect her, which it did.
"See you around Justin" Becca says walking away but not before sending Justin a wink. She's definitely going to complain to me about this later. Can't wait.
"She's something else" Justin says shaking his head as we all walk to English. "Yeah and she's one of my friends" I say laughing a little.
"Really? You're friends with her? We need to get you new friends" Tiffany says laughing.
"Maybe you're right but she's not always that crazy. Well actually she is but she's cool when you get to know her" I explain. Its true Becca is definitely boy-attention-crazy but she's a good friend.
"You can always hang out with me" Justin says winking at me.
"Justin shut the hell up" Tiffany yells, smacking him.
"Ouch Tiff" He says rubbing his arm "I think Nova can answer for herself, can't you Nova?" He says smirking at me
"I can and my answer is: in your wildest dreams honey" I respond walking into the classroom. If this is what the rest of the day is going to be like, I will gladly give my spot to Becca.
Or would I?
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A U T H O R ' S N O T E
Couldn't think of any other way to end it and I was running out of ideas. Next chapter will probably be longer depending on what I come up with.
