The sun shined brightly upon the large lake. Two lone figures stood by the lake indulging in the cool summer breeze.
"N-Nina, I have something to tell you…." Tory stuttered, blushing hotly.
"Huh? What's up?" Nina turned to face him fully, her blue dress blowing in the breeze.
"W-Well, i… I kinda, uh…." He found his shoes very interesting to look at.
"Well? Spit it out." She walked towards him stopping directly in front of him.
Tory drew in a shaky breath. "Nina, I….I Love-"
BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BE-
Brown eyes flew open at the sound of her alarm clock.
"……GOD DAMNIT!"
Sitting up, the brunette flung the devil's minion to the wall, killing it. "The greatest dream, ruined! I have half a mind to build a time machine and kill the person who invented the clock!" Nina roared, slamming her hand against the nightstand.
The door creaked slightly, signaling an intruder. "Hey, weirdo, breakfast is ready. Stop being weird and come get some." A mop of black hair stuck its head through the doorway.
Glaring fiercely at the unwelcomed visitor, Nina armed herself for attack. "Ray, if I told you once, I told you 1,000 times over. STAY OUTTA MY ROOM!!!" Nina threw her pillow at Ray, who slammed the door shut before he got more acquainted with it.
A laughed echoed through the hallway. "Weirdo, you'd better hurry before your late!" Nina ran a hand threw her brown hair, huffing. "This is going to be a long day……"
Nina finally got up, and threw on a pair of light blue skinny jeans and a green t-shirt. She ran down stairs and into the kitchen, grabbing a piece of toast before slipping on her red converses. "No breakfast this morning, dear?" Nina shook her head. "No mom, I'm meeting Tory today so we can walk to school."
Ray glared at her. "You still hang out with that wimp?" Nina glared at him, but didn't say anything. After tying her shoes, she grabbed her backpack and ran for the door. "Bye guys love you!" She yelled before shutting the door.
Nina
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Riku
Hi guys. My name is Nina Riku. I'm your average high school freshman.
"Nina! Over here!"
Nina blushed as Tory came within view. His short brown hair framed his face cutely. She resisted urge to squeal. As she came up to him, she tackled him into a hug. "Tory! It's been so long! How was Florida?"
This is my best guy friend, Tory. I've know him since grade school. And…..
"It was so cool!" Tory exclaimed. "I learned how to surf, too. Oh, and I got something for you, too." Tory reached into his bag, his hand searching the contents. "O-Oh, Tory you didn't have to!" Nina protested, feeling her blush intensify. He pulled out a blue necklace placing it into her hands. Her hazel eyes widened. "This is so pretty! And it's my favorite colors, too! Thank you so much, Tory! I'll treasure it!" Nina smiled widely.
I might just have the biggest crush ever on him.
Tory smiled at her sweetly, sheepishly rubbing the back his head "It's nothing…" His gaze focused on something behind Nina. His eyes lit up, a bright shade of red painted his cheeks. "Emma!" Nina's eye twitched.
But, sadly, our chances of being together are a no go……
Much like a lonely puppy, Tory dashed over to Emma greeting her and showing her with complements. "Emma! It's so nice to see you again! How was your- OW!" Tory let out a pained yelp as Emma's heel meet his foot. "Hm? Oh, I'm so, sorry! I thought you were a bug, so I stepped on you." She gave him a fake smile before continuing her walk.
All because he loves this bitch that treats him like shit!
Nina clenched her jaw and resisted the irresistible, fiery, do it or die urge to punch that slut square in the eye! Once the swine was out of view, Nina tended to Tory. "Is your foot okay?" Tory turned to Nina with the happiest expression she ever saw. "Nina, she smiled! She smiled at me! Can you believe it?!" He was jumping up and down like he won the lottery.
And every time I see this…..it breaks my heart.
Her expression softened and Nina managed a small smile. She slapped him on the back in a playful fashion. "T-That's great, Tory! I'm happy for you..." Tory smiled back at her, enveloping the girl in a hug. "Thanks, Nina, for being supportive…"
I wish we could be more then friends….Then, no one would get hurt….
Nina blushed at his sudden action, then soon hugged him back, enjoying his warmth. "Yeah…"
But, even if it's just for now…..I'm ok, just like this….
School
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Begins
"Welcome back to school, class! Let's make this a great year!" The teacher exclaimed. You can tell he didn't mean it by the sarcasm in his voice. 'Can't say I blame him though.' Nina thought, leaning back in her chair. 'Not even the principle wants to stick around! Didn't you ever wonder why you never saw him walking around the halls?'
A crumbled up piece of paper bounce onto Nina's desk. Raising an eyebrow, Nina carefully opened the note.
Dumbass. I was calling you for 5 mins. Are ya deff?
- Juliet.
Glancing over her shoulder, Nina spotted a familiar mop of hair. Grabbing her pencil she scribbled down a reply.
No, last time I checked I had perfect hearing. J
Nina tossed the noted over her shoulder, pretending to listen to the teacher.
The crumbled up ball made its way to her desk once more.
Yea….u should get that checked again. So, anything interesting happen?
Nina blushed, this morning's scene replayed in her head.
Tory got me a necklace! It's so pretty! Im wearing it rite now!
Nina genteelly fingered a piece of the necklace. The smooth piece chilled her finger tips.
Really? Does that mean u n lover boy hit it off? :D
Her happy grin was wiped away and replaced with a frown.
No……he still loves that whore bag! She stepped on his foot with her heel n he didn't even yell at her! I almost punched her in the eye! I had to restrain myself! Dirty bitch…..
She dug her nails into the palm of her hand, drawing blood. "Emma…I hate you so much….!" She muttered darkly, glaring at her desk.
"I don't like you either."
Surprised, Nina whirled around to face the seat diagonal from her. To her displeasure, it was none other then…..
"Emma Jones." Nina growled, glaring at the pigtailed girl.
Emma glared back at Nina, as if competing with her. Juliet who was just one seat away from Emma spoke up. "I have new found hate for science." She said bitterly, glaring at Emma along with Nina.
"Shut it emo." Emma hissed, her gaze set on Juliet [1]. For rest of the period, the three girls glared at one another, insults flying.
That poor boy in between them. That poor, poor boy….
7th period
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Lunch
Water bottle in hand, Nina stepped off the lunch line. Quickly, she spotted Juliet who was lounging at the lunch table.
"Hey Juliet~." Nina sang, plopping down across from her. She sighed, putting down the book she was reading. "Didn't I tell you to drop that?" Nina laughed. "Yep!" She replied popping the p.
Setting down her water bottle she leaned into the table. "Did you know Emma was sitting behind me?" She shook her head.
"No, I didn't realize till she said something….." She bit into a French fry. "Dude, where's your lunch?" Nina made grossed out expression.
"If eating that doesn't kill you, you'll bite the dust when you're in the bathroom later." Juliet shrugged. "Whatever man."
Nina opened her water bottle, taking a long gulp. "Oh, dude, when I was in the hallway know what I saw? Tory asked Emma to be his girlfriend."
Her browns flew open as she began to choke on her water. Juliet got up and sat next to her, pounding on Nina's back. "Dude…..Nina, breathe. Breathe!"
Coughing up a storm, Nina managed a shaky "I'm….fine." She looked shaken up….but not from choking. "What did Emma say to him?" Nina fidgeted nervously in her seat.
"Well…." She began glancing at the floor. "There's good news and bad news."
Nina sighed, rubbing her temples. "Good news first, please."
"Emma flat out rejected him." Nina felt like a terrible person. She….. Felt happy he was rejected. Looking at her lap she frowned at herself. Remembering Juliet was still there, she turned her attention back to friend. Bracing herself, she asked slowly,
"And…..The bad news?"
"Well….." Juliet hesitated, averting her gaze from Nina. "He said 'I'll never give up on you! I love you!'…..I'm sorry, Nina."
Nina didn't her neck could support her head. Her face fell, her head hanging low. Her hands gripped her hair, giving a light tug.
"I always knew…….I knew, sooner or later, this would happen…..I always hoped for later, Heh….."
"Nina…."
"I didn't think it would hurt this bad….I-It's like someone has driven a knife into my heart, twisting the hilt…." Her voice cracked.
"Nina, Tory isn't the only guy in the world…" Juliet said soothingly.
Nina shook her head, disagreeing with her. "He's the only one I ever loved like this….I'll never feel this way again…." Nina muttered, tugging on her hair once more.
Juliet raised her eyebrow, and then let out a long sigh. "Nina, now you're just being dramatic. C'mon now, you'll find someone…." She grabbed the heart broken girl's hand, squeezing it.
Nina pulled her hand back, resting her head in the palms of her hands. For a few moments she stared at the white table top, as if thinking. Soon brown eyes meet brown. "Juliet, I'm sorry…..It's just when you love someone as much as I love Tory, you-"
Plop.
The sound of books hitting the floor caught the attention of the two females. They turned to see the source of the disturbance…
Hell froze over. Night became day. Cats barked, dogs meowed. Water became hot, and fire cold. All because….
Tory was standing there, gaping like a fish, staring at Nina with a shocked expression.
Juliet, who was as shocked as Nina was due to Tory's sudden presence, muttered "Oh…."
"Shit."
Cliffy cause I suck. :D
Well, how was that?
[1] If you can't picture how their sitting, look here:
...............[Nina]
[Juliet] [Random kid] [Emma]
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