It's been a week since school started and Tori went back to her place last night. She had been staying with me the past week since she doesn't start school until next Monday. Private schools!

Anyways I'm glad she was here. Her being here just makes everything so much easier. We've passed through a lot together that nothing actually feels right without her presence.

It's been a week since school started and I am now sitting in the front desk in my economics class supposedly listening to the teacher go on about demand and supply. I can't wait for algebra though! I know how crazy that sounds but that's the only class me, Kate, Claire, Ashton, Cole and Beka have in common.

I've gotten pretty close to all of them especially Claire. Ash is a difficult to open up to since he makes fun of every word I say but Kate is okay. Cole and Beka I barely know, they really push you away.

Thank God the bell just rung. Well I better go then. It's funny cause the only thing I got out of this class is that I should stop daydreaming.

I walk out of class and head for my locker. As usual I've buried my face in book to avoid all that goes on in the hallway.

Shoot! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR? Who the helk would push me so hard that I fell on my butt? And that's not the only thing. I look up to be faced with a very broad shoulder and a backpack that's still piercing into my chest. I guess that's when the owner of the broad shoulders realizes it's best if he gets off of me. He jumps to his feet and turns to a guy beside him and says, "Damnit Kaleb! When will you stop being such a baby?"

You've got to be kidding. That's the same guy I bumped into last week at this exact time. The dude turns around while saying, "I'm sorry by but my frie..."

He stops midsentence when he looks at me and for a few seconds that felt like hours his umber eyes bore into my own coal-black eyes. Something about him is so captivating, it makes me shiver.

"Oh! Where are my manners?"

He ducks his head and bends down on his knees to collect my stuff and I'm just laying there with my upper body supported by my elbows staring at his gorgeous body.

After he was done collecting my stuff he got and held his hand out to me. Of course I take it and he pulls me up.

"We've never formally introduced to eachother have we?"

His hand is still enveloping mine, but I don't mind really. And our proximity...I just hope his gorgeous face doesn't break my heart. Oh and his cologne...Damn I feel dizzy!

"Ugh. Look man I'll see you at break. I'll leave you two to your stare down."

I seriously don't like Kaleb.

"I'm Kyle by the way, Kyle Morales."

"Jessica Stone."

"Well it's a pleasure to meet you Jessica Stone."

"Pleasure's mine."

"So where're you off to?"

"Algebra."

"Well I'm headed that way myself."

"Really! What class."

"Physics."

"Oh."

"What?"

"Nothing. I just HATE Physics."

"You're kidding! Physics is amazing."

"Dude are you listening to yourself?"

We were almost at my Algebra class door when someone had to scream,

"Jessie! I've been calling you on your phone since like...FOREVER!"

Seriously, she stop being so dramatic. In the short time I've gotten to know Claire I can tell she's such a drama queen. If I didn't know any better I would say she's a spoiled brat, but I've learned that everyone has a story and a reason to why they are the way that they are.

I used to think that Tori was such a spoiled bitch but we ended up being best friends. I mean yeah her parents are loaded (and I'm not complaining, I like the treatment) but she's more than just money. Many people think that she's not just spoiled but a bratty one at that. That's probably because would never take the bus and can't get a bus by herself, she's got a mansion for a house and a wardrobe that can easily pay for both our colleges. So yeah she likes expensive stuff but who doesn't.

You can't judge a book by its cover. She might look tough and crazy but she's a real softy.

"Jessie? Where'd you go? You weren't even listening to me where you?"

"I'm sorry Claire. I just...remembered something. You were saying?"

"Oh yeah, I was asking you if you'd like to go shopping with me and Becky later,"

"On a Monday?"

"Sure why not?"

I was about to tell her that I'm not that into shopping, especially on a weekday but I was interrupted by a cough. Seems like Kyle was trying to get our attention.

"I've got to class if it's okay."

"Yeah, sure, sure. I'm sorry I took up your time. I just got distracted."

"It's okay. I guess I'll see you around then?"

"You can count on that."

How the hell did I forget that there was a handsome, sweet guy standing next to me?

"And who was THAT sexy senior?"

"And how did you know that he's a senior?"

Claire simply shrugged and with an evil smirk said, "I would have known him if he was a junior."

"Whatever, you dirty little girl."

"So..."

"So what?"

"Who was he?"

"He's just a guy I bump into a lot. And I mean literally bump into."

Claire just giggled at that and we got into class.

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The day went by real quick and now it was home going time. The minute the bell rang I got a text on my phone.

From: CLAIRE Z GR8

Yap, that was how she actually saved her name on my phone.

Meet us at the left corner of the students parking lot in 10 minutes.

ME: Why?

CLAIRE Z GR8: Because we're going to the mall!

ME: And who said I was?

CLAIRE Z GR8: I thought I told you in the morning.

ME: You told me but I never agreed.

CLAIRE Z GR8: You never disagreed either.

Would it really hurt if I go shopping today? Let's give it a shot.

ME: Fine. I'll be there soon.

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I never knew shopping could be so much fun! Claire, Becky and I went into every shop except the men's. I also never knew that Claire was this funny. Seriously, every comment she makes on what we try on is hilarious. They even made me try on a dress and I never wear dresses unless I'm going to the church. We all bought at least one whole outfit. I bought two crop tops, a hoodie, a beanie, a black skinny jeans and a denim short shorts. I don't even understand how I was able to afford all that!

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