When we meet again...

Chapter 1-

As i stare at myself in the mirror, I wonder why the hell I try. I mean, what difference does it make, I'm still the one that will always be second best, at the back of the shelf. But I'm 16 now and have had 6 years to get used to it.

My hair looks as if ive had an electric shock, pointing in all directions. I am so not looking foward to brushing that. Purfect purple bags lay under my energy drained eyes. All want to do is go back to bed and never get up, but as much as that tempts me, i know that school is unavoidable. Atleast its Friday, that makes me feel a little better. But not enough.

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I glance at the clock;8:45. Time for me to make a quick exit. But before i could slip out the front door I heard my name being souted fom the kitchen, " Alice! Wait up, I need to ask you something." I let out a sigh. What did she want this time, you see whenever mum asks of a favour, from me anyway, its never just a quick pop to the shops.

"What do you want?"

"Me and the girls-"

"Don't," I put my hand up, telling her to stop, "You are going out with the girls for a girly night out. Translation. You go out, get pissed untill you cant remember your own bloody name and then come home so late that you know Eliie will be in bed already and excpect me to get you to bed. And before you say your father will be home, you know damn right he won't because he works late. He always works late. In fact I can't remember the last time I saw him. Last thurday I think it was. That's nearly a week ago."

My mum was shocked at my sudden outburst, as she hardly gets a hello out of me, but quickly gatherd herself, " Your making it sound like I do it regulary! When was the last time I went out? And don't blame me about your father, he works hard and helps put food on the table. So if you have issues, then i suggest that you talk to him not me. All I want you to do is look after your sister for a couple of hours and make sure she gets fed. Is that too much to ask for."

Okay, so she hasn't been out for the past few weeks, but I still don't need to be a physic to know the outcome. She's a former alchoholic. It doesn't bother me in the slightest, as i gave up on my parents years ago, but it annoys me because of Ellie. My little sister. She doesn't know anything about it, as she's was always in bed when mum came home drunk. I'm not sure if mum could cope as she has only just stopped, and this, for her, would be,like jumping into the deep end when you can only just swim. But I really don't care for her or my sake, but for Ellie's.

Knowing I was fighting a loosing battle, I just glared at her, straight in the eyes and said,

"Whatever, but just don't expect me to help you tonight." And with that I turned and slammed the door behind me, not waiting for a relpy. She would go anyway, because she knew that i would help her, as I wouldn't risk Ellie finding her in the morning, or even worse, when she had just come in. It made my stomach turn just thinking about it.

Sometimes I wonder what the point of living is, and then I remember. A genuine smile formed on my face as i spotted him waiting at the front gates. When he spotted me his face mirrored mine. He put one hand on my hip and used the other one to move a peice of hair out of my face.

"Morning gorgeous, you kept me waiting long enough."

"Oh I'm sorry, how can make it up to you?" I joked/

"Hmmmm, a dominos pizza after school, my treat."

My smile grew even bigger, "It's a date"

We both leant in closer, and were just about to kiss...

"UGH! You two need to get a room! I've seen more of your kissing episodes than I have Hollyoaks, and that's saying something."

Bekka. My amazing, yet annoying bestfriend. I just think she's jelous because I've got the HOTTEST boyfriend EVER!!!!! Alex transfered from Arizona, America 2 years back and after 1 year of admiring (can i just make it clear, not stalking, admiring) he finally asked me out. It's just coming up to out 1 year anniversary.

I moaned under my breath but just loud enough for Alex to hear.

"I'm sorry."

He pulled me closer and whispered into my ear

"You can make it up to me tonight."

His warm breath againt my skin made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on edge.. He pulled away, but before turning and heading into school, he gave me a wink.

As I turned around to face Bekka, i was greeting wiht a hand on the hip and foot impatiently tapping look, whilst muttering,

"You two."

"Just coz you're jelous that I got a hottie!" I teased.

"Jeff's a..." Jeff. Her boyfriend. I honestly do not see what she sees in him. I mean i swear his glasses are bigger than my blooy bra! He's like the geekiest boy in school. But hey, if they're happy then, good for them.

Bekka being Bekka just stopmed her foot and crossed her arms like a 3 year old. I just laughted to myself shaking my head and walked straight past her into the school, knowing she'd follow. And she did.

Heyy, so here's the first chapter. I know it's pretty boring, but trust me, it wont stay boring for long.

Btw the picture on the right is Alice. Any ideas which celeb should play Alex or Bekka?