Chapter-1 [How it all began]

  "Ness!They're here!!" I shouted. Payton came in with a backpack on his shoulder and gave me a peck on the cheek. "Ready for the first day of senior year?"he asked. I raised my eyebrows and replied, "A little nervous I guess" Nessa ran down the stairs and looked into the mirror on the door, fixing her lipstick. "Where's Jack?"she asked. "He's waiting in the car. Now hurry up."Payton said. Nessa rolled her eyes at him and went to the car.

The car ride was a disaster, Ness kept talking about how she was going to throw the best party that night. Whenever I heard the word "party" together with "Nessa" in the same sentence, all I see is me cleaning up everything in the morning.

     As we reached school, Payton came to my side and opened the car door for me. I walked out the car as some jock ran into me. "Watch it, dick!"Payton shouted at him. The jock walked away after giving a glare at us.

     "I still can't believe the LA Canada High is now face to face with our school. Like meeting them once a year at the competitions isn't bad enough."Ness said shrinking her nose staring at their school.

     "We gotta get to practice. See you."Payton said giving me a kiss. "Ugh I wish Jack was as romantic as Payton."Ness said sighing. "Maybe you should just stop whining too much and he might give you some attention."I said mocking at her. She rolled her eyes at me and I laughed.

     "Oh my god."Ness said shockingly with her eyes wide open when a luxurious looking sports car purred onto the side of the road. Four guys came out of the car and walked towards the gate of the La Canada school . "Smoking HOT! But lacanadians are just no no"Nessa said shaking her head. "We better get to class," I said giggling.

     It was lunch break and the best thing about being a senior is that we can go get food outside school. As soon as the bell rang, Payton came to me and took my books from my hand. "Taco Bell or Mc Donald's?"he asked. "We better let Ness choose,"I said biting my lips. "Eh.. Nessa Barrette's always a pain in the ass. But right choice!"Jack said laughing. "Ouch! Anyway not Taco please. I'm in the mood for burger and fries."Ness said as we all laughed.

     I walked into the restaurant with Payton wrapping his arms around my waist. We sat where Ness suggested we should because she's too scared of the sun shining in her face and also not getting air from the air conditioner. "Well, Ness we better go order our food."I said. "Why me?"she asked looking at me. "That's not even a question!"Payton said laughing at her. Nessa gave him a small punch on his shoulder as she walked with me to order.

Then, I bumped into a guy. I looked up and said, "I'm so sorry, I didn't see you." "Oh that's okay."he said. "Uhuh... He's a LaCanadian."Nessa whispered looking down the floor. "Uh yeah, the Lacanadian has a name, and it's Josh." He said giving Nessa a smile. "Yeah, I didn't ask your name and I really don't want to ruin my lunch having a conversation with a LaCanadian, so bye!"Nessa said sacarstically smiling as she walked away. "She's a little spicy. Anyway, I'm Avani.Nice to meet you." I said going in for a handshake.

     "Josh! Let's go!"a guy shouted from behind me and I turned around to look. As I glanced at him, I knew I had a small affection for him. I didn't like him in a crush way but I was amazed. He looked very smart and nice. He was tall and his long brunette hair was parted in the middle. He was wearing a white shirt with a long brown coat and black jeans with white sneakers. His blue eyes were sparkling with the light and I couldn't stop looking at him.

     "See you around, Avani"Josh said. I nodded, however I couldn't turn away, I kept staring at the guy as he walked out the door. "Avani!"Nessa shouted. "It's not time for day dreaming."she said.

     The first day as a senior was a success. It was amazing. "Hey, should I invite the LaCanadians to my party?"Nessa said. "I thought you hated them."I said confusedly. "Hmm... just thought it'd be better with more people. I will invite them."she said and walked towards the school talking and inviting everyone she saw.

     "Hey, do you want me to send you home?"Payton asked. "Nah, I'll walk. See you at the party tonight." I said as I walked along the road.

     I went to the Everson's to get some drinks Nessa ordered me too. Of course I didn't want to but I knew Ness would kill me if I went home barehanded. As I walked into the bar, the first thing I saw was Josh and his friends sitting at the corner. I noticed the guy I saw this afternoon with a girl sitting just beside him. She was wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans. I recognized her brown coat and at once knew that she was his girlfriend. I also happened to notice two other girls and two other guys sitting with them. A lingering piece of my mind was forcing me to go and invite them to the party.

"Hey Josh!"I said as I walked up to them. "Oh hi Avani,"he said. "Umm this is Anthony and this is Amelie,"he said pointing to the guy I saw in the afternoon and the girl who I assume to be his girlfriend. "And this is Jaden and this is his girlfriend Madison. And these are Kio and Olivia."he said pointing to the other four people sitting at the table. "Pleasure to meet you all,"I said. "Pleasure's all mine,love"Anthony said as he stood up and took my hand,slowly kissing it. I froze for a second. "Uh.. umm.. I just wanted to invite you guys to a party my friend and I'll be throwing at our house."I said handing them an invitation paper Ness gave me. "See you soon I guess."Josh said giving me a smile.

The whole way home I kept thinking about Anthony and how gorgeous he was. Was it a bad idea inviting them to the party? What would Payton think about it? Do I have to tell these to him?