Jace
I was so pissed off. My mom forced me to attend a fundraiser last night and I didn't like it one bit.

So this morning I overslept so when I wake up I wouldn't have to see her perfect face.

I woke up at a few minutes past 10 and head to the shower. I get dressed then head downstairs for some breakfast.

After a breakfast of cereal, I head to the living room to watch some TV.

In less than 10 minutes I'm bored so I figured I'll go to Logan's place. I get my keys and head out.

I step out and I see this girl walking towards my house. She looks so familiar but when she looks at me, my keys drop from my hand.

I can't believe my eyes. Emma the girl who had a crush on me as a kid is here now.

She looked so beautiful. Her chestnut brown hair was very long and her hazel eyes were simply beautiful.

She has the same reaction to me but recovers quickly as she begins walking away.

"Em! Emma wait!" I ran towards her. Why was she running from me?

"Leave me alone Jace" she stopped to face me.

"Why are you running?" I reach to touch her but she moves back. Ouch.

"What do you want?" she doesn't make eye contact with me.

"What I want? I mean we were friends as kids and we've not seen each other in years and you're asking me what I want from you?" I ask her in disbelief.

"Okay now you've seen me, happy now?" she started walking away.

I grab her elbow and pull her back. As I grab her she jerks away but my grip is tight on her arm.

"What are you doing here? Did you come to visit your grandma?" I release her arm.

"I moved here, to my grand ma's house yesterday but that's none of your business" she tells me.

What do you mean? You mean you now live here?" I ask her again.

"Are you deaf? she said I moved here yesterday" she is getting angry.

"Okay, I'm sorry. Do you want to come in and talk?" I already know her answer.

"No, leave me alone" she walks away.

"Is it because of what I said as kids. If that's the case I'm sorry" I call after her.

She stops dead in her tracks and turns back. Uh oh.

"Well you're so full of yourself, aren't you?" She squints at me.

"Well.. I.. uh.." I stammer. "Well no. It's not because of a stupid crush I had as a kid. I've forgotten about that plus I have a boyfriend" she smirked.

"You what? Really?" I raise my eyebrow at her and immediately regret it.

"What's that supposed to mean? That I can't get a boyfriend? I'm too ugly? Well no, I actually have a boyfriend and his name is Charlie" she gives me a fake smile.

"No, that's not what I meant. Really" I tell her.

"Of course you did" she mutters under her breath and walks away.

"Hey, where you going?" I ask her. "None of your business" she replies and walks off.

Emma
I let out a long breath as I walk away. I just had an ugly encounter with Jace. I need to call Mia ASAP.

I walked to the park and sat on a bench. I replayed the scene in my head again and again until I got dizzy. I brought out my phone to call Mia.

"Hi Mia, what's up?" I smiled imagining her in front of me.

"Hey bestie I've missed you so much. Guess what?" She asked me.

"You're moving to Georgia" I guessed. "Not even close. Well we went to the park" she told me.

I rushed her with questions "Omg, what happened? Did he get angry? Was he pissed off? Did he--" "He waited till 2 o'clock, it was hilarious plus the whole school was there and they took pictures." Mia laughed.

"Oh shit, really?" I squealed because revenge had been served.

"Well, what about you? Did you see your crush?" She asked me.

"Well, yes. I kind of lied about having a boyfriend" I looked at the kids playing on the monkey bars.

"Really? Did you use Charlie?" She read my mind.

"Yes, how did you know?" I asked her.

"I know you Emma, but that's not important. I need details or do you have any pics" she asked.

"How am I supposed to have pictures of someone I've not seen in years and just met? What did you think we'll take a reunion selfie? Where did you think I'll get one, huh?" I asked her.

"Well you could just take one" a voice came from behind me.

I screamed and dropped my phone. "What the heck was that?" I turned to face Jace. "You scared the hell outta me."

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to startle you" he bent to pick my phone.

"It's broken, I'm sorry. I can take you somewhere to fix it or I'll buy you a new one" he handed me the phone.

"Don't worry about it, Jace" I looked at my phone and imagined Mia dying of curiosity and laughed.

"Wow, I expected you to get angry or upset but you're laughing" he grinned.

"Well I was thinking about my bestie, Mia. I was talking to her before you.. um.. you know.. snuck up on me" I felt my cheeks getting warm.

"Oh, so she's the one asking for my picture, huh?" He smiled at me.

Yeah, how long where you standing?" I asked scared for his answer.

"Well, I usually come to the park to clear my head or when I have nothing else to do" he sat down and motioned for me to sit beside him.

I looked at him and shook my head because there was no way I was sitting beside him.

I stood in silence for a few minutes till I broke the silence. "Um.. I have to go.. I have to go prepare for school tomorrow" I told him.

Okay.. Um.. can I pick you up tomorrow?" He stood up.

"Okay, you can pick me up since my mum said she didn't want to drop me because she had to leave early for work, thanks. Bye"

"Em.. uh.. what's your favorite color?" he asks me.

"Purple, why?" I ask puzzled.

"No, it's nothing" he smiles at me. "Bye."

When I got home my grandma and my mum were setting the table. "Hey guys, what's for lunch?" I walked into the kitchen.

"Well there you are, I called you a hundred times and you didn't pick up. What's that supposed to mean young lady? Where's your phone?" She demanded.

I quietly set my phone on the table. "Oh, you broke it. Really?" My mom was ready to burst.

"Well someone startled me and I dropped it. I'm sorry, mum" I look down.

"Don't worry about it, alright? I'll get you a new phone soon, alright?" She smiled.

My grandma finally spoke up, "Well let's eat. I made mashed potatoes and chicken" she walked to the table.

"Thanks grandma" I sat down and gave myself a good helping of mashed potatoes.

"Mum, I.. got a ride to school tomorrow" I put a piece of chicken in my mouth.

"Really, I see you're making new friends" my mom smiled.

"Well, it's actually old friends mum" I told her.

"No, tell me it's not who I am thinking. I will not allow that" she dropped her fork and crossed her arms but it must have been uncomfortable because she immediately uncrossed them.

My mum had a thing against Jace because of when he "rejected" me as a kid I cried for a whole week. Talk about powerful crush.

"Mum, please you don't have any other option because I can't take the bus plus I need someone to show me around" I pointed out.

"Okay, but I don't trust that guy" she told me.

"Okay mum thanks but I'm 17, I think I can manage" I finished the remainder of my food rinsed my plate and put it in the dishwasher.

"I'm going to my room" I told my mum and went to my room. I plopped down on the be and began thinking of what I wanted to wear tomorrow.

"I think I'll wear my sequin purple off shoulder shirt, skinny jeans, a funky necklace and my black boots. Plus my new black and purple backpack" I squealed in excitement as I set my clothes.

After that I decided to read a bit so I took my book Zombie Attack and read. Halfway through my book I heard a knock on my door and saw my mum come in with a box.

"Hey honey, this came for you" she smiled and gave me the box. "Let me know if it's a bomb, alright?" She left my room.

I opened it and saw a brand new purple iPhone 6 inside it with ear buds. There was also a note attached.

Hey Em, I was so guilty about your phone so I got you a new one. You know you can't start at a new school without a phone, right? See you tomorrow, I'll pick you up ;)

-Jace

I needed to call him immediately so I checked my phone and of course he saved his number there.

I didn't know what to say to him so I called Mia.

"Hi Mia, I hope I didn't scare you this afternoon" I know Mia and she might have imagined a hundred different scenarios.

"Hey Em, I was so worried. What happened?" She rushed her words.

"Yeah, I'm fine Mia. You know in the park Jace interrupted me and I was so scared I dropped my phone and it broke. Well, now he bought a new one for me, an iPhone 6 in purple and I need to call him" I explain to my paranoid bestie.

Jace
Three, two, one. Nothing. Ouch. Why isn't she calling? Maybe she's still in shock. Okay, one more. Three, two, one. Still nothing.

Five minutes later my phone rang.

"Hi Emma" I said dryly.

"Um.. hi Jace, I really want to thank you for my phone. I mean really thanks a lot" she told me.

"It's okay, really do you like the color?" I smile to myself.

"Yes, thanks again. Bye" her voice is a bit low.

"I'll see you tomorrow. P.S: I put a few pictures of myself on the phone for your friend. Bye" I hung up quickly.

I smiled to myself. Tomorrow is going to be a good day.

***

The next morning, I woke up to my alarm ringing and went to take a shower. After my shower, I didn't know what to wear. This was the first I had this kind of problem. Normally I just put on a random shirt and jeans but today I wanted to impress Emma. Really?! What do I care what she thinks? I eventually went with a sweat shirt, jeans and my black converse.

I went to my kitchen where my mother was sitting and sipping coffee with the newspaper in one hand.

"Hello Jace" she greeted me coldly. I ignored her and I reached for my Lucky Charms in the cupboard and milk in the fridge. I poured them into a bowl and started eating.

"Mum you remember Emma, right?" I ask her.

"My son's first statement to me in the morning and about a girl who he hasn't seen the in 9 years" she replied dryly.

"Anyways, she moved here and she's going to Water Hill High. I saw her yesterday and offered her a ride" I don't know why I tell her but I do.

"Oh really? I hope you didn't bully her into giving in" she smirks.

"You know the only reason I was mean to her when we were little was because you told me to" I yelled at her.

I push my plate away and stand up. "I've lost my appetite" I muttered. I grabbed my bag pack and keys and walked out.

On my way to Emma's house I tried to lighten my mood because I didn't want to ruin her first day for her.

I parked in front of her house and pressed my horn a few times. My mood changed the instant I saw her she came out of the house laughing and her nose was crinkled.

She climbed into my car and smiled at me. "Good morning, Em. Are you ready for your first day?" I drove off.

"Yeah, is my outfit okay? It isn't over the top or anything? Should I lose the necklace? Or maybe--" "It's okay Em. You're rambling. Plus your outfit is cute" I replied honestly and I saw her cheeks get red.

"So, how about we ask each other questions? Is that okay?" I changed the subject.

"Okay, I'm first. Why did you buy that phone for me?" She tilted her head to look at me well.

"I told you Emma, I'll feel guilty if you start your first day without a phone" I focused on the road. "Okay, my turn. What's your favorite color? I'm guessing purple?" I gestured to her shirt.

"Yes, you're correct. I love purple, bright orange and dark pink" she tells me. "What about you?"

"I like orange as well, black and red" I tell her. "Fav food?"

"It's... um... I don't have a particular but I'll settle with chocolate, ice cream and cake" she grins at me.

"Mine is pizza. We're almost at school" I look at her. "You nervous?"

"Nah, my hands are just sweating for no reason in particular" she replies sarcastically.

"Good" I put my hand on her thigh but quickly remove it. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean that."

"Um.. it's okay.. really" she stammered.

Luckily, the school gate came into view and we were saved from more awkwardness.

I parked far away from the front door so I could show her parts of the school as we walked towards the door.

"So, are you ready for your first day in Water Hell High?" I climbed out of the car.

"Of course, but isn't it Water Hill?" She looks confused.

"That's what we students call it, Water Hell" we walk towards the front door.

She adjusts her shirt before we enter the hall. As soon as we enter everyone starts whispering. Emma looks nervous so I drag her to the Guidance Counselor's Office and push her in while I think about things.

I'm the captain of the football team and I know my team mates very well. They'll attack Emma like lions and I had to do something.

"Hey J, what's up?" Logan walks towards me with my other teammates. Speak of the devil.

"Hi guys, everything's good. What are you guys doing here?" I ask praying they leave.

"What the hell, dude? Who was that new chick you came in with?" Ray asks me.

"Um.. that was Emma she moved in a few houses away from mine" I'm nervous now.

"Oh, okay. Where is she? I'll like to meet her? Logan tells me. I trust Logan but I don't trust the rest of them especially not Bryan.

As if on cue Emma comes out of the office and I resist the urge to push her back or something.

"Uh.. um.. Jace I got my.. uh.. schedule" she look at me then at the guys.

"Okay, Emma I don't think I told you I'm the captain of the football team" I watch as her eyes widen.

She doesn't say anything so I proceed with the introductions.

"Emma, guys. Guys, Emma. This is Logan my best friend, Jay, Tim and.. Bryan" I gesture to each of the guys as I mention their names.

"Hi guys, I'm new here" she smiles. I thought she was nervous.

"I know it's tough, anyways we have to go. See you later, dude" Logan gives me a knowing look.

I watch as they walk away then turn back to Emma who seems to be in a trance.

"Emma. Emma, are you alright?" I wave my hands in front of her face.

"You're the captain of the football team and you didn't tell me" she turned to face me.

"Are you happy or sad about it?" I ask her because I'm confused.

"Both. Never mind that, here's my schedule. Okay, let's see what I have here. English, History, Algebra, Chemistry, Lunch, P.E, French, Drama" she hands me her schedule.

"Okay we have P.E and Chemistry together" I tell her and her eyes widen.

"What I said we have - Oh, you know what forget I said that.

Shit! I said we have chemistry together. I mentally face palm myself.

"Okay, well help me find my locker and we'll head to homeroom" she smiles at me.

We walk to her locker in silence. "Okay, here's your locker" I stop at her locker.

"25-23-24, that's the combination" she opens it and puts in stuff neatly.

"What home room are you in?" I ask her as she keeps putting stuff in her locker.

"Room 203" she closes her locker.

"My home room?" I ask in disbelief. Oh no.

Dun dun dunnn. Hey guys, sorry I haven't updated in a while. Well my excuse is.. I was attacked by a dog and I was in the hospital so I couldn't write.

If you believe that story, I really love you but it isn't true. I have no excuse, forgive me for my snail-like manner your highnesses.

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