Chapter 5-A new beginning.

Well I only planned to ditch Living Skills but I ended up skipping all the other classes. I heard the bell ring and I checked the time. 3.35 p.m. School’s over.

I washed my face and went out trying to keep as low profile as possible. I kept some of my books and rushed for the door. I also bumped into Ash. She just ignored me and walked away. I tried my best to fight the tears but I lost. I ran to another side of school where anyone hardly went and burst into big fat tears.

Suddenly, I felt someone wrap their arms around me and began rocking. I felt those icy cold hands holding mine.

“It’s gonna be OK.” Darren assured me.

“Aren’t you pissed at me? I was being such a bitch back there.”

“No, I know toy didn’t mean to hurt anyone. It’s just a misunderstanding.” Darren let go off me and I faced him.

I burst into tears again and he hugged me. “Ash isn’t thinking that way.” I was crying so much I had to choke those words out.

“She’ll forgive you.” He smiled and kissed my forehead.

“How sure are you? Stop trying to cheer me up it won’t work.”

“I talked to Ashlynn already. Don’t worry, she’ll forgive you.” He pinched my nose.

“How sure are you. She isn’t. We’ve never quarreled before. Not even once.” I sniffed.

“She wants you to approach her first.”

“Ok, I trust you on this. We'll just start over. From now onwards, this is a new beginning!” I believed him.

“So, let’s go to the mall. I’ll give you a treat to cheer you up.”

“No, you always treat me. It makes me feel guilty.” I rolled my eyes to heaven.

“Whatever.” He grinned.

“I’ll walk you home first. Wash up and change. I’ll get my car.” He instructed me. We began walking. He was hooded and wearing a cap again.

“pfft he sound’s like my mum,” I thought to myself.

“Why can’t I go to your house? I’ve never met your family before.” It was weird that Darren never talked about his family before.

He didn’t reply so I didn’t bother asking again.

I searched my bag and pockets for my keys.

“Shit. I forgot to bring my keys.” I threw my hands up into mid-air.

Darren rang the doorbell.

“Now, was that so hard?” He grinned cheekily and I smirked.”

Mum opened the door and her eyes widened.

“So it’s you again?” Mum looked at Darren.

“Yes, and I believe I’ve never introduced myself properly.” Darren smiled charmingly.

“I’m Darren. I’m going 17 this year. I’m new. I just came from Europe.”

“Nice to meet you, Darren. It’s nice to see that Anna has been mixing with other people besides Ashlynn. They’re been unseparateble since they were 6.”

“Would you like to come in for a drink?” Mum continued.

“No thank you. I’m going home to get my car. I’m going to the mall with Anna, do you mind?”

I threw Darren the nastiest that showed the “why-did-you-tell-her” look.

Darren chuckled.

“Oh.” Mum’s eyes widened.

“Sure sure. Just be back before 7. Would you like to join us for dinner? Anna’s dad will be back from a business trip so it would be wonderful to have a guess with us.”

“Shit shit. I’m afraid mum would say something wrong and embarrassing” I started to panic.

“Sure. OK, I should be off now. I’ll be back here as soon as possible.” Darren smiled.

Mum closed the door. Shit, I knew she was going to give me a lecture. I tried to escape by going upstairs before she got me.

“You have some explaining to do little missy.” Mum’s hands were on her hips.

“A-a-aaa-bo-out what?” My voice wasn’t steady.

“What was that all about? Going to the mall? Since when did you “socialize” with other kids?”

Well it was true enough. I hardly had any friends beside Ashlynn.

“You like him, don’t you?” Mum questioned intimidatingly.

“No. Ashlynn does. Mum I’m really going to be late. We’ll talk tonight OK? Promise.” I gave her an encouraging look.

Mum sighed. “Fine. But I want details.” Mum giggled.

One thing about my mum, she’s more like a friend to me, well sometimes. I didn’t mind telling her my secrets because I never really had anything to hide from her.

I went up my room and had a quick bath. I wore the same skirt but I changed to my Esprit V-neck t-shirt and the same jacket. I looked into the mirror.

“good, you look fine.”

I checked the time. I still had 5 minutes. I decided to call Ash and apologize.

I dialed her number of my cell.

*Beep beep, beep beep.”

“Hello?” Ash answered.

“Hey, I’m sorry about what happened. Sorry I don’t have an answer to your question. You see, I don’t have many friends. I treasure all of them a lot. And equally. I don’t want to lose a friend just so I can keep another friend. I love you Ash. You mean a lot to me.” I caught my breath.

“Don’t worry. You don’t have to answer the question. I love you too. Anyway I’m kinda busy now. Chat to you tomorrow ok?”

“Sure. Byee. And thanks for understanding.” I was satisfied.

“And sorry for not being so unflexible. Bye” She replied.

I went down and saw Darren talking to mum at the doorway. I gasped.

“Since when were you here?” I raised an eyebrow.

“More than 5 minutes ago. I was just talking to your mum while waiting.” Darren smiled and walked towards me.

“Bye, Cassandra. It’s been nice meeting you.” Darren turned to say bye to my mum.

“Shall we?” He held my hand and that made me blush. Mostly because my mum was around.

“Let’s go.” I smiled back.

Chapter 4-Misunderstandings.

*Bzzz...Bzzzz. Bzzz..*

Pfftt.. Stupid alarm. I checked the time.

7.35 am.

"OH SHIT! Darren's gonna be here any minute!"

I don't remember how many times I've hit the snooze button.

I rushed to the toilet and quickly washed up. I looked into the mirror.

"SHOOT! My hair looks like a haystack!" I brushed my hair as fast as I could.

"Much better."

What to wear, what to wear...

I quickly chose a lime green baby tee and a brown skirt. I also put on Darren's jacket.

It was the Billabong jacket he was wearing in school today.

I went down.

*Ding dong*

Oh, perfect timing.

My mum opened the door.

"Hello." He smiled.

"Hello. You are?" Mum raised an eyebrow.

"Anna's schoolmate. Is she here?" He smiled sweetly.

"Hey sweetie, you never told me you had such a gorgeous looking guy in your school." Mum teased.

"He's new,mum. Don't scare him away." I rolled my eyes and Darren chuckled.

"Hi. Shall we?" I smiled back.

"We shall!" He grinned.

I giggled.

We arrived to school in minutes.

He carried my books for me and made me laugh all the way. There was something so special about him that made me look forward to seeing him and wanting to be with him. I enjoy every minute I spend or have spent with him. Sometimes I wonder whether anyone has ever made me so happy before. I've only known him for 3 days or even less but I've never had this much fun with anyone before.

"What are you thinking about?" He interupted my thoughts. We were walking towards our lockers.

"Nothing much." I blushed.

"Are you sure?" He grinned.

"Your jacket is really comfortable." I quickly changed the subject.

"Really? You can keep it."

"No I can't. It looks expensive. The quality is really good."

"No really, keep it. I owe you right?"

Ok I lost.

"Why are you always doing that to me!" I sulked.

"Do what?"

"Always winning, proving yourself correct. You're evil!" I pinched him softly.

He grinned cheekily and I poked his dimple.

We walked to room 214, our history class.

Ashlynn was already in the classroom. She looked kinda moody. I wondered why..

"Hey Ash. Why the long face today?" I sat next to her.

"Go away. This seat is reserved for someone else." She was still looking down.

"Ashlynn, are you ok?" Darren asked.

"Oh, so seems like you've got a new best friend."

"What do you mean? Darren walked offered to walk me to school so---"

"Oh shit. I forgot that Ash was suppose to fetch me to school today."

"Oh my gosh! Ash I'm SOOOO sorry! I really really forgot!!!"

"Whatever. Go away."

"Ashh please..."

"And look who's jacket you're wearing."

"Please Ash.. Don't misunderstand."

"I thought you were my friend."

"Everyone please take your seats." Mr. Robert came into class.

I sat infront of Ash and Darren was just about to sit next to me.

"I think you shouldn't sit next to me." I whispered.

"It's too late. Sorry." He really did look sorry.

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It was time for recess. Ash passed by me as I walked out of class.

"Please, Ash will you just listen?"

"If I do, will you stop bugging me?"

"Please Ash."

"I give you 1 minute."

"I went to the hilltop yesterday and coincidencely Darren was there too and then we talked as usual like two days ago and it was 4 am and I was half asleep then he made fun of Mr Cuddle and it made me so pissed so he said he would make it up to me by walking me to school and lending me his jacket but I really really forgot that you were going to fetch me please please PLEASE Ash you're my best friends I can't afford to lose you. Please." The words just came out and I didn't even have time to breathe.

"You know I can't be angry of you forever." Ashlynn smiled.

"Oh you made me soooooooo worried just now! Don't ever EVER do that again!" I hugged her.

"Yeah. I should have known that no guy could come between the both of us."

"Yeah Ash. It would have taken a really really awesome guy to break us apart." I winked.

"Isn't Darren awesome enough. You two have only known each other for 3 days and look how close you are."

"Nah.. He doesn't mean that much to me." I lied. But I didn't want to lose Ash.

"Is that true?"

Oh shit. It was Darren that said that. He wasn't suppose to hear that.

"No! That's not what I meant." I was starting to get worried.

"So you're saying that he CAN come between the both of us?" Ash asked.

"No! That's not what I meant either!" Shit. Things are getting bad.

"So it is true, I don't mean a thing to you?" He sounded so intimidating.

"So Anna. If you had to choose one of us, which would you choose? Me, or him?" Ash made things worse.

"Ermm..." Oh shit, I can't answer that.

"Yeah Anna. Who would you choose?" Darren asked.

"Anna, if this is so hard to answer, means that..."

"STOP DOING THIS TO ME!" I closed my ears and ran to the toilet. I had to get away from them. I'm so confused. I didn't know what to answer. I'm so confused.

I hid in one of the cells and started crying.

"This is so hard. What am I going to do..."

The bell rang. Shit. Living Skills is next. I think I'll ditch that. I can't go to class right now. Not like this. What am I going to do....

Chapter 3-A mystery

Oh shit, my knees are starting to shake. Calm down, Anna. I said to myself.

"Boo!" I slapped his back.

He didn't respond.

"Ermm... Are you there?" I tapped his back.

Still no respond.

"What the hell is this, some prank?" I said to myself.

I walked infront of him. He was facing down. I bent down to look at his face. His eyes were closed.

"Hmmm... Maybe he fell asleep." I decided to have sit down first while waiting for him.
I closed my eyes.

"Boo."

"Gaaaaaaah!" I screamed.

Darren chuckled.

"What was that about!" I pinched him. My face flushed red. I was so embarrassed.

"You're so cute." He flashed a grin.

"Don't EVER do that again!" I felt like slapping him.

"Whatever." He continued laughing.

"So what brings you up here? Missed me?" He winked.

"Wh-wha-whats that suppose to mean! I came here almost every night since I don't even remember when." I crossed my arms and looked away. My face was burning hot.

He chuckled.

I looked into his gorgeous eyes. Wait, why aren't they blue. They're grey. So rare. Even more gorgeous!

"What happened to your blue eyes?"

"Er.. I got contacts."

"Oh.." Well that was boring.

"So, what are the real colour of your eyes?" I asked.

"Grey. I only got blue contacts because I wanted to look normal."

"What kind of reason is that??" I thought to myself.

"I thought people usually liked to be rare. Grey eyes are gorgeous."

"Because I'm not normal." He replied.

Thats weird... Not normal? What's that suppose to mean...

"Any girl that sees ur grey eyes will fall for you straight away." I blurted.

"Shoot! I hope he doesn't think I'm flirting with him or whatever!" I scolded myself in my head.

"How bout you?" He grinned cheekily.

"I'm different." I smiled.

"So, why are you so scared of the sun?" I was so curious.

"Personal reasons." His smile faded.

"Oh ok." That was scary.

It was silent for a momment. Darren broke the silence.

"So, have you finished your homework?"

"Yeah. How bout you?" I replied.

"Yep."

I was hugging Mr. Cuddles so tight. Something about Darren made me very scared..

"Hey whats that you got there." He leaned over to my side.

"It's nothing!" I turned away.

"C'mon. Show me!"

He was so fast. In a blink of the eye, he was holding Mr. Cuddles.

He burst out laughing.

"What's so funny. Give him back!!!" I slapped Darren.

"Ouch! Can't you take a joke. It's as cute as you." Darren returned Mr. Cuddles to me and rubbed his cheek.

"Mr. Cuddles doesn't like to be treated that way." I sulked like a 6 year old.

"Mr. Cuddles?!" He burst out laughing again.

"Yeah yeah go on laughing all you want. I don't care." I shivered. It was so cold.

"Okok. Sorry." He tried to stop laughing.

"Ok fine, I'll make it up to you. What do you want?"

"Nothing from you." I was as red as a raging inferno.

"Aren't you cold? You're wearing shorts and a sleeveless shirt."

"A little. Don't worry. It won't kill." I tried to cover up.

"Here." He gave me his jacket.

"Thanks."

So warm... So soft. Definetly cotton. And it smelt so nice. Ok eww that just sounded so sick and wrong.

But it did smell good.

He put his arm over my shoulder after I put on the jacket. It felt like I was electrocuted. I couldn't stop blushing. Good thing he can't really see because its so dark.

Even though his hands were as cold as ice, they made me feel warm. The same way he makes me feel whenever I'm talking to him.

"Wow. Your hand is really cold." I said.

"Really? Must be the wheather."

Weird....

We continued talking till I have no idea what time it was.

"What time is it?" I yawned.

"Erm..." He checked his watch.

"Oh shoot. It's already 4.01 am. I'm late. I really really got to go. Sorry I can't walk you home tonight. I'll make it up to you tomorrow ok? I'll walk with you to school."

"Sure." I was half asleep.

"I'll come at 7.45"

"Sure sure. Nights Darren. See you tomorrow." I got up from the chair.

"Oh right. Your jacket."

He shook his head.

"You can return it to me another time. Don't want the little princess catching a cold." He smiled.

"How bout you? Don't you feel cold?"

He chuckled sarcasticly.

"I'm always cold." He winked.

"Bye, Anna. Please take care."

I wanted to turn back but he wasn't there anymore.

"What?? Where did he go?" I rubbed my eyes.

"What? I'm still here." He raised his eyebrow. He was right behind me.

"Wh-wh-aat. I thought you were gone. I must be crazy. I'm too sleepy."

"Sorry I can't walk you home." He apologized again.

"No problem. Not your fault. Bye."

I walked home and went to sleep right away. Gosh I was tired. Only another 2 hours to sleep.

Continuation of Chapter 2

Darren and I walked to room 114, English Literature together. He was cracking up a few lame jokes, but yet he still made it sound so funny. We reached class in a minute and went in.

“Okay class, you have a new student from Europe. His name is Darren Andrews. Be nice to him.” Miss Jessica, our English teacher announced.

The bitch cheerleaders were smiling at him while twirling they’re finger around their hair. such flirts. He just smiled back and continued to talk to me. Arabelle, the head cheerleader, or should I say the bitchiest of the bitches rolled her eyes.

“Pfft you’re flirting skills doesn’t work on anyone and everyone bitch.” I thought to myself.

Darren took a seat next to me and we chatted. Class began and he seemed to enjoy it. Like duh, everyone loves English. Miss Jessica was a fun teacher. She would joke and make the class interesting.

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It was time for recess and Darren and I went over to the canteen to meet up with Ash.

“So Darren. Why is you’re name Darren instead of all those European names?” Ashlynn asked him while we were eating. Oh yes she was starting her flirting.

“I was born in New York. My mum is American. Stayed there until 3, shifted to Europe. Have been there ever since.” He smiled.

“Ohh coooll. So why did yo---"

“So, Anna. Whatcha doing after school?” Darren interrupted before she could finish her sentence. Ash’s jaw dropped.

“Umm.. nothing I guess. Why?”

“Wanna get something to drink?” Darren asked.

“Sure.” I smiled.

Ash sat down sulking while eating her food. Oh shoot! I just remembered that she wanted him. Omg omg.

“Hey Ash should come too.” Ash looked up all hopeful again.

“Like duh. I’ve got nothing to do after school anyway.” Ash accepted the offer eagerly.

“Sure.”

Briiiiiiiiiingggggggg.

The bell rang. Time to get back to class. Class went well. Girls from every angle was still flirting with Darren. Pfft. Suckers.

Everyone just gets so sick when he just smiles back and continue doing whatever he’s doing. It’s like he’s unflirtable! Haha

After school…

“Hey. Shall we?” Darren smiled.

“Yeah. We’ll meet Ash at her car. I needa get a few books into my locker first. Wanna come?”

“Alright. I got some books I gotta get too anyway.” We walked to our lockers.

We were just about to leave, until the bitch gang arrived.

“Hey Darren. I’m Arabelle. Head cheerleader.” Arabelle said in her “flirty” way.

“Heys. We’re from the same English Literature right?” Darren reached his hand out to shake but Arabelle hugged it and said,

“Hey, doing anything later? Wanna catch a movie? Or wanna do something else?” Ugh she’s such a bitch I hate her. That’s it. No guy has ever rejected Arabelle’s offer.

“No thanks.” Darren took his hand away.

“I’m going to get a drink with Anna and Ashlynn. See you tomorrow. Let’s go.” Darren took my hand and walked off. I could feel the icy cold hand zapping me again.

Arabelle and the rest of the cheerleaders stood there with their mouths open. We could hear Arabelle sulking from a distance.

“I can’t believe this! This is so…..” her voice trailed off.

“Nice on, Darren!” I giggled.

“Why? What’s so great? I don’t even know her anyway.”

“No guy in Kingsley Dale’s has ever rejected her before! Omg did you see the look on her face. Ash should have been there!”

“Hey wait a sec.” Darren said just before we went out the school. He put on a black cap and his hood. I stared at him in surprise.

“Why are you all so covered up. You even tucked your hands into your pockets.” That’s weird. I thought guys usually liked a tan.

“Nah. Explains why I’m so fair right?” He winked.

“Let’s go.” We met up with Ash.

Omg I couldn’t wait to tell her what had just happened.

“ASHH!!!” I ran towards her.

“You wouldn’t believe what just happened!!! ARABITCH ASKED DARREN OUT BUT HE REJECTED HER!!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAA”

I couldn’t stop laughing. Omg tears were coming out.

“OMG ARE YOU SERIOUS?” we both were laughing like monkeys everyone was starting to stare at us.

“Ehhh.. I’ll just get into the car first.” Darren interrupted. We went in the car and we gossiped.

“Omg Darren. You’re going to be famous!! No one in history has ever rejected Arabelle before. Guy’s just drool over her like dogs.”

“It’s no big deal. Don’t exaggerate. Haha.”

We reached Starbucks in minutes.

“Hey Ann. So what do you wanna drink. My treat.” He winked.

“It’s okay. The drinks here are pretty expensive. I’ll pay myself.” I smiled.

“Hmmm Ash. Whatcha having? I’m having a chocolate Frappuccino."

“One chocolate Frappucino please.” I heard Darren ordering from a distance. He walked towards me and Ash.

“Copycat! I was just about to get the same drink!” I told him. He laughed at me.

“It’s for you silly.”

“Omg I told you I don’t want it from you. Bish!” I smacked him.

“I’m not taking it.” I walked away.

“Oh c’mon. Take it!” he chased after me.

“Fine. But I’ll buy something for you another time okay?”

“Sure.” Darren lied.

We had fun at Starbucks ;) Things weren’t going so great between Ashlynn and Darren. He wasn’t really paying attention to her. He kept interrupting her and asking me questions. Oh o. This is a problem… I better not tell her though.

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“Hey. I’ll walk home. Thanks for the great time. Bye girls. Bye Ann.”

“Bye.” We said our goodbyes and Ash drove me home.

“I can’t believe this! He’s so weird! He’s like what? UNTOUCHABLE? First he rejects Arabitch and now he doesn’t even pay any attention to me.”

“Hey chill, give it some time.” I tried to chill her down.

“Oh easy for you to say. He gives his full attention to you. He looks at you as if you’re his. This is the first guy that I actually want but he’s interested my best friend. Wow.” Ash threw her hands up and continued complaining.

“He so doesn’t fine me interesting. I’m not a pretty blonde. Don’t forget you’re still driving. We’re both to young to die!”

Oh she actually laughed at my lame joke. Yeah. We know each other too well. I know her tickle spots ;D I reached home in a minute.

“Byebye.” I went home and did my homework. Bishh. I couldn’t concentrate.

“This is the first guy that I actually want but he’s interested in my best friend.” I felt so insulted. And he so does not like me. Why would he. Ughhh.. I felt so frustrated. I threw my head back and covered my face on my pillow and eventually dozed off.

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I heard a loud knock on my door.

“Anna. Eat your dinner. We’ve finished ours almost two ago.”

"Mmm..." I moaned.

“Ughh… what time is it?” I checked the time on my clock.

“OMG! IT’S ALREADY 9.46. I CAN’T BELIEVE I’VE BEEN ASLEEP.”

“But it’s so weird…” I hugged Mr. Cuddles.

“Why is he so scared of the sun…”

I went down for dinner. I didn’t feel like eating. I ate a little bit of my mum’s famous potato salad and washed up.

I text messaged Ash.

To Ashlynn: Dear I don’t know why I feel so weird. I’m frustrated over what you said today. I can’t concentrate on my homework! Its all your fault! D: haha. I’m just joking.

From Anna.

I did my homework while waiting for her reply.

*Blink*

To Anna.

Haha. No worries. I’ll just let you copy my homework tomorrow ;P

From Ashlynn

I replied.

To Ashlynn:

Bleah ;P I’m almost done nyways. So are you picking me up from school tomorrow?

From Anna.

Oh goody one more page of Maths and I’m done.

To Anna: Sure thing babe. See ya then.

From Ashlynn

I finished up the rest of my homework and decided to watch my favourite show, Friends. Oh yes I laughed my ass off. I checked the time, 11.32.

I went to the kitchen and decided to have a cup of hot chocolate. :D yummy. I finished my hot chocolate by 11.47.

“Hmmm… I wonder if he’d be there…”

I decided to creep out from my room with Mr. Cuddles. Oh hopefully he’s there. I just wanted to talk to him so badly!!! It was chilly at night.

I should have brought a jacket along. I wrapped my arms along myself and with Mr. Cuddles in the middle. The pale moonlight was shining down. So pretty ;)

I reached there. I saw a black figure sitting down on the bench. I smiled and walk towards him.

Chapter 2 - Surprise!

“WAKEY WAKEY!!!”

I heard someone shouting again and again from downstairs in a high pitch voice. Mum, definitely mum. Her voice and her footsteps got louder and louder.

“JOANNA PARKER! WAKE UP!!!!!” she slammed the door open. She started clapping which made the noise even worse.

I buried my head under my thick feather pillow.

“Five more minutes,” I moaned.

“JOANNA PARKER I GIVE YOU FIVE SECONDS TO GET UP ON YOUR FEET. ONEEEE. TWOOOOOOO. THREEEEEEE!!!!!” she continued counting.

“Ughh…” I grumbled. Such a pain in the ass. This is why I’m never late for school.

“Breakfast; downstairs in 20 minutes. Wash up; change; and get ready for school.”

Oh well it’s much better to listen to her. Saves a lot of trouble. Trust me. I made my way to the bathroom. My eyes could barely open. The bright sunlight shining into my room was killing my eyes!

Washed up. Now, what to wear? "Gosh, my room is so dirty. It needs a makeover!” My floor was covered with dirty clothes and books. I kicked the dirty clothes away from my path; making my way to the closet.

“What to wear, what to wear…”

I decided to wear a long-sleeved blue shirt; Marks and Spencer and Levi’s jeans. Ok, now breakfast. Mmmm… The good smell of pancakes.

“Ashlynn will be here in 10 minutes.” Mum told me as she served me a plate of pancakes with butter and maple syrup. Ash is my best friend since like when, forever? ;) We met when we were four, in kindergarden. Oh trust me, it was funny.

Well it was like this, there was a group of kiddos were teasing Ash that her hair looked like a lion head. Oh trust me it was so funny even I couldn’t bare not laughing. But as usual, I would butt in and try to be “hero of the day”. I tried to get them to stop teasing her, but I ended getting myself in trouble and we both cried together. Well we have been best friends ever since. ;)

“Yay! There’s so much I need to tell her!” Like duh! Especially what happened last night. Ahh so excited! I started to giggle. Jonathan, my brother, and mum was giving me “the look” where they’re trying to say “are you crazy”.

*Ding dong*

“OOOHHHH I’LL GET IT!” I rushed to the door.

“OH ASHHH THERE’S SOMETHING IMPORTANT I HAVE TO TELL YOU!!” I blurted and started jumping the moment I opened the door.

“WHOAH SLOW DOWN, BABE. I CAN’T HEAR A THING YOU’RE SAYING.” She gave me a bear hug and we were jumping up and down. Haha :D we are just so crappy ;)

“Why are we jumping?” Ashlynn raised an eyebrow. We were still jumping.

“OH, ASH! YOU WON’T IMAGINE WHAT HAPPENED! I CAN’T WAIT TO TELL YOU!”

“Oh save it, we have all the time in the car.” She stopped jumping.

“I’ll get my bag.” I finished my pancakes in two whole bites and grabbed my bag.

“Bye mum, bye Jon.” I gave a kiss to my mum on her cheek.

“Let’s go babe.” We walked towards her car. Well, she did. I couldn’t wait to tell her what happened I ran over to her car. The yellow Porsche her parents bought her for her sweet sixteen. Its only 8 days old! Omg.

Okay, let me tell you about my friend, Ashlynn Peters. Her birthday just passed 8 days ago. She’s from a wealthy family, and lives with her parents in a hugeeeeeeeeee house. And I mean HUGE. She’s not spoilt rotten even though her parents give her anything she wants. She’s got two siblings, an older brother and a younger sister. Pfft, they’re like the Cullen’s or something. She’s a pretty blonde, with fair, porcelain smooth skin, rosy cheeks and outstanding green eyes. Nearly every guy in Kingsley Dale’s would be flirting with her or try to peep under her skirt everytime they had a chance. Don’t ask how.

We got into the car and…

“Okay, now u can tell me.”

“I met a guy at the hilltop that I usually go to at midnight. We chatted for hours. Oh gosh, you should have seen him he’s soooo hot. Actually no he’s not that handsome. He’s just cute and so charming! Oh you should have seen him! His eyes were O-M-G! And he’s from Europe. EUROPE!!! YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE THAT COUNTRY. Oh and he has a dimple on his left cheek. It’s sooo cute. And then he walked me home and….” Everything just came out and I couldn’t stop. I was so excited and I just couldn’t let it in any longer. I had to let everything out!!

“Wait wait wait… I can’t hear a single word you’re saying! Slow down, babe! I only heard two words. HOT-GUY! Spill girl, spill! I want to hear everything!” We were laughing so loud and were shouting at each other, even the car next to us made faces at us. BUT WHO CARES?!

“So which school is he going too?” Ashlynn giggled.

“I don’t know. He told me he doesn’t know. Such a lame excuse.”

Ash rolled her eyes.

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We reached school in a few minutes. Ash and I were still giggling.

“Hey Ash, meet you in class okay? I needa get some stuff from the administration office.”

“Sure.”

Me and Ash have hardly any subjects together,how unfortunate, except History and PE. Oh thank God I have someone to kill my boredom during History.

I made my way to the office. Oh well I was there in no time. I opened the door and…
I gasped. Omg omg omg this is not happening.

A tall guy was talking to the secretary. He heard someone came in and turned behind.

“No! Don’t turn behind dammit!”

“Hey! I can’t believe this, can you?” He sounded pretty excited.

I was still standing there dumbfounded.

“Oh say something dammit!”

“Why that face? Missed me?” he walked towards me and grinned cheekily.

“OH MY GOSH!! YOU!!!!” I walked towards him and smacked him.

“Ouch! My first day of school and I’m already facing the school bully?”

“You told me that you- you- you!!!!!” I smacked him again.

“Ouch. Nice to see you too?” he rubbed his shoulder.

“YOU TOLD ME THAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW WHICH SCHOOL YOU’RE GOING TO!” I smacked him again.

“Chill girl. I told you I didn’t know what school I was going to.”

I rolled my eyes.

“Yeah right.”

“Hey, I’ve got my schedule already. I’m going to get my locker key. Wait for me here.”

“Sure.”

He was wearing jeans and a dark green t-shirt, along with a black Billabong hooded jacket that was pushed up to the bottom of his elbow.

He was back in seconds.

“Shall we?” he smiled and I giggled.

“Hey lemme take a look at your schedule.” I checked his schedule.

“Hey! We’re almost all our subjects together, except for Physics.”

“Haha really? Cool. What are we having first?”

“History,” I rolled my eyes. I hate history!

“Is it OK if I sat next to you?”

“Erm… sorry. It’s the one of the only subject my best friend and I have together. You could sit behind us?”

“Sure.” We walked towards his locker.

People started whispering and starring at Darren. “Is he a new kid?” or “Who’s that guy with Anna” or whatever. Yuck. I hate people whispering about me. I’m sure he noticed too but he ignored all of them. He just continued walking. We reached the lockers.

“Omg, yours is just next to mine. ARE YOU STALKING ME?!”

“Really?” He stared at me in surprise.

“Ugh.” I showed him my locker key.

“Oh, you’re 14 and I’m 16. Such a coincidence. I thought all the good lockers were taken already.” I rolled my eyes. We walked to room 214, History class. Yucks.

“You must be Darren Andrews, from Europe.” Mr. Robert said as he checked the attendance on his clipboard.

“Yes, sir.”

“You may choose your seat. And you, Miss Parker, its nice to see how friendly you are to the new kid in school.”

“Ehehe….” I didn’t know how else to respond. People in class started to whisper and point at Darren. He still ignored them. Wow he’s really good at all these “ignoring thingys.”

“Hey Ash.” I took my seat next to her and Darren sat at the empty seat behind.

“Who’s that?” she whispered. We turned behind and I introduced them to each other.

“Darren, Ashlynn. Ashlynn, Darren.” I smiled.

“Nice to meet you.” Darren smiled and reached his hand out to shake hands.

“Ehehe…” Ash couldn’t stop giggling. Omg she looked so dumb.

“Everybody please take your seats. Class is going to begin.” Mr. Robert said. Pfft,I hated History.

Ash wrote something on her notebook.

“OMG, is that him?”

“Him who?” Oh yes I was playing stupid.

“Oh shutup, you know exactly who I’m talking about.”

I giggled.

“Is there something you would like to share with the class, Ms. Parker?” Mr. Robert called.

The class laughed silently. Even Darren. Ok yes embarrassing. He continued with his class and I replied Ash.

“If you knew already why are you asking me?-.- ”

“Ooooh he’s cuter than you made him sound. Do you like him? :D”

“Nah. You can have him. ;)”

“Yay! Thank’s babe. This is the only guy that is interesting and you actually don’t want him. Such a waste.”

“I leave the best for my bestest friend ;)”

“Yeah right. Thanks anyway. I owe you!”

History class was a dread. Oh well its finally over.

“See you during recess, Ash.”

Chapter 1 - The Midnight Romance.

My hands were as cold as ice; my heart pounding fast; my stomach crunching and cold sweat trickling down my neck.

My body was telling me to scream but something made me hold back. I did not know what was wrong with me today. Maybe I’m just caught a cold. I needed some fresh air.

I got up from bed and rubbed my eyes. My eyelids felt so heavy. It was nearly impossible to open. The weird thing is, I’m not even sleepy. I just had a strong urge to get up.

I reached out my hands and made my way to the toilet, trying not to bump into anything.

Well that was impossible; I bumped into nearly everything that was in my way. All I could see was an immeasurable area of blackness that stretches beneath my eyelids.

I washed my face a few times, and finally I could see again. I checked the time, 11.42p.m. I changed into shorts, my favourite blue tee along with a plain, black jacket over it.

I decided to walk to my “secret hideout” nearby my house. It was at a hilltop; it was a beautiful place filled with green. There was a bench there. It would have been a great place for dating. Fortunately for me, no one really knew that place, so it would be a place just for me! I have been creeping out in the middle of the night to come to this place ever since I was very little. Well, it was safe; I guess, because I have been coming here all my life but I have never been harmed before.

Where I live is such a safe place pfft. The biggest case that happened here was that someone stole Mrs. Piers “babies”, a.k.a. her shoes. Big deal! So what if they’re Jimmy Choo’s! They are just shoes for goodness sake! Screw them!

The only disturbing thing was that I spotted a few couples making out there before. Yes, it was disgusting, but it rarely happened.

I made my way to my “secret hideout”. I crept out from my window and climbed onto a tree that is just next to my window. Well, I did this a thousands times, trust me it’s safe.

It was really dark. And yes, I’m trying my best, again, to not bump into anything and to get myself into the hospital and get hours of lecture from my dad and my over paranoid mother. Blah, it won’t happen and anyway I’m just crapping ; )

Oh goody I’ve finally reached my “secret hideout”. Wait, what was that. All I can see was a black figure standing next to the bench, and facing towards me. Eh, hello mister? The scenery is behind you.

But wait, he was not here for the fresh air or whatsoever. It seemed as if he was waiting for me.

OMG OMG, he’s walking towards me he’s walking towards me!! Run you monkey head!

Those words were screaming to me inside my head, but my legs could not move. It felt like trying to lift a stone that weighs 50tons!

He was right in front of me, about 3 feet away. We both stood there, silent. My heart was pounding,

“Work you stupid legs! Work with me here! C’mon!! Do you want this psycho freak to come so close to you?!"

Thank God, the white, pale moonlight was shining and at least I could see how Mister Intimidating looked like. He had dark coloured hair and laughing blue eyes; pale white skin. His body was well built.

“Oh whatever, he’s not that good looking."

“Hello,” he broke the silence. His gorgeous blue eyes sparkled.

“Er…He-ee-ll-lo,” Screw it! My teeth were chattering so hard I could not even talk!

“I’m Darren. You?” He flashed a wide smile and his white teeth sparkled; a dimple showed itself on his left cheek.

“Umm… I’m Anna,” oh thank God, my voice was steadier now. I could not help smiling back.

“You have a beautiful smile,” I blurted out.

“Shit shit shit, why did you say that! Screw you Anna! My face flushed red.”

“Hahaha. Thanks.” He chuckled.

”Hey, wanna sit down?

“No you psychopathic freak!!! You rapist! CREEPY GUY!!!!” I thought to myself.

“Sure,” okay I could not help it. Oh alright, I admit he was kinda cute; and charming!

We walked towards the bench and sat down in silence. I was starting to shiver again. Well yes, I admit; I have never dated a guy before in all these 16 years of my life. It was not that no one wanted me, it’s just that I did not want one. I remembered making a deal with one of my good friends, Gary that I would not get a boyfriend and he would not get a girlfriend until we were 16. But he is already 18 this year and we barely speak to each other already. I am not really sixteen yet. Well not till another 3 weeks and 5 days :)

“Erm…” Darren interrupted my thoughts.

Oh shit! I was too busy talking to myself I wasn’t listening to him at all. Oh crap. What am I going to say!? Omg.

“You do talk a lot to yourself for someone so young” he chuckled. My face was burning red. Worse than a raging inferno!

“Okay, that was embarrassing. BUT DON’T JUST SIT THERE! SAY SOMETHING!!!”

“Ehh…” okay that didn’t go as planned. “So where are you from? I’ve never seen you around here before.” I had to say something.

He smiled, “Europe.”

“Oh. Why did you come here? I love Europe. I’ve been there once before when I was seven. My dad’s friend had a wedding there and I went. Soooooo beautiful. I love the food, I love the language, I love the culture, I love the places! Oh, everything actually. I didn’t really appreciate it back then because I was still little and…” I stopped for awhile.

“Oh my gosh I’m talking too much. Sorry it’s just that I don’t talk much to but it seems that when there’s something I like, I just can’t stop talking. Sorry.”

My red cheeks were burning red.

He looked up at me in surprise, and chuckled, “No no, don’t stop. Its fun listening to you,” he smiled.

“It’s nice to actually know someone here. Go on, continue.”

I blushed. “So… how old are you?” changing the subject as soon as possible. Oh good, at least that wasn’t such a bad question. I sucked at making conversations.

“Seventeen this year. You?”

“Fifteen going sixteen in 3 weeks.” I smiled.

“Oh. What date is that?

“February the 14th . Valentine’s day. You?”

“Oh.” He raised his eyebrows.

“So does your boyfriend make a super big and bombastic party or surprise?” He emphasized on the word bombastic which was really funny. I couldn’t help laughing.

“Hey, what’s so funny!” and he smacked me on the head softly.

“Hey! Gentleman much?” well yes I was still laughing. Well, at least he laughed too.

“So… Which school do you go to?” Ok, he stopped laughing already so it should be my turn to stop. Omg I feel so lame.

“Kingsley Dale’s High. You just came right? Which school did you enroll for?” Well duh I was hoping he was in my school.

“No idea. I’ll just find out when I go tomorrow.”

“Right… awesome.” I rolled my eyes.

“Nice cover up. NOT! Ok this is pathetic. I’m talking to myself. Shit you Anna!”

“Oh, it’s already 12.04. Shouldn’t you be going home now?” he checked his watch.

“Erm… Maybe? I don’t feel sleepy.” Well, yes that was true, I enjoyed talking to a cute guy under the moonlight at a romantic hilltop.

“Maybe later.” I smiled at him and he winked. “How bout you? Don’t you need to sleep?”

He chuckled. “Nah. Not tired either.” He shifted nearer to me. Ok yes that was scary, my heart jumped. He faced his face right in front of mine.

“I like talking to you.” He flashed a wide smile. Oooh there’s the dimple again!

“You scare me. Go away!” I punched him softly on the shoulder and we both laughed. Okay, I feel so lame and boring. I should stop this nonsense before he gets scared of me and run away.

“Well you scare me too, especially when you talk to yourself.” He grinned cheekily. And yes, I got red again. We were staring at each other in silence for awhile. Weird; yes. I searched around my mind, thinking of a way to change the subject.

“Oooh there’s a full moon. There’s my chance to escape!”

“Hey look! A full moon!” I pointed up to the moon in the sky.

“Preeeettyy…” I continued.

“Romantic.” Darren was looking at the moon; smiling when he said that. That made my cheeks burn.

“What the hell is wrong with you Anna! You never got nervous in front of guys before! Snap out of this!” Yes I was talking to myself again.

We chatted endlessly. He was someone with a great sense of humor. I could not stop laughing; I was laughing like a monkey face. Omg embarrassing but who cares ;) Once again, he doesn’t seem to mind.

“OH SHIT.” I exclaimed the second I saw the time on my handphone.

“It’s already 3.19! Shit shit shit! Hey. I’m really sorry I needa go now. I have school tomorrow. It was really nice meeting you! Hope we can meet again one day!” The words came out shooting from my mouth like a machine gun. I have never been up here at this time before! I was half running half walking back home.

“Waaaaaaaaitttttttttttttt!” I could hear Darren chasing me from behind. He eventually caught up.

“I’ll walk you home.” He smiled.

“Why? So you can find out where I live and throw toilet paper all around my house one day?” I grinned.

“Well, that wasn’t what I had in my mind, but it sounds good.” He grinned.

“Oohhh lala his cheeky grin is so cute.”

Well we reached home in a few minutes. He helped me up to the tree. Brrr.. I could feel his icy cold hand, and yet it feels so warm. Weird? Yeah. I could feel the electric current zapping me the moment he touched my hand. Brrr.

Ok, good I managed to reach my room without actually tripping or falling or anything embarrassing. I looked out my window and waved goodbye. He smiled at me and GOSH! I felt like melting. AND NO I DID NOT HAVE A CRUSH ON HIM. It was just that it has been a long time since I last met someone so nice. I was smiling to myself happily and satisfied.

I quickly changed back into my PJs and sat down cross-legged on my bed, hugging my favourite teddy bear, Mr. Cuddles! :D I had him ever since I was little. I could not help giggling at whatever that had happened just now. I couldn’t wait to see him again. He’s just so… mysterious in some ways. Weird…

Well one thing for sure is that I will not be able to sleep tonight, not after what has just happened.

Welcome to the Midnight Romance

hello everyone :D
this website is officially opened on the 19th of March 2009.

Ok, so I don't plan to reveal my identity for now. Maybe in future yes ;)
I don't think many people know who I am, so those who do, keep your mouths shut aite :D

Oh ya, sorry for grammatical errors or whatsoever, I'm not a pro ;)

I'll be addressed as Ms. Jayy @ for now. Feel free to leave a comment .
Criticism for my grammar and whatsoever is highly appreciated, but if you're going to give me negative comments on my story just keep them to yourself and get the hell out of my page. No one wants to listen to you meanies!

ciao. ♥

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Prologue

The one you always loved has always been there with you. And the thing is, you never realized how much that person meant to you, not until you lost that person.

And after losing the person, you’re broken. Oh, how you wished that you’ve realized earlier.

Why… you may ask yourself. Why didn’t you realize how much you love that person while they were still around?

Everyone has crushes often, but how often do you fall in love?

One thing you should always keep in mind, never take anyone for granted.

Never.

Signed off as Little Missy #