Crazy First Day!
By Amyra Akhtar
Hey guys, I’m Nature Wink, and this is my story.
I was born and raised in South America, Argentina, Buenos Aires, with my younger sister, Rose. But at the age of thirteen, everything changed. Dad got an even bigger promotion, but his new desk job was in the other branch of that office, located in South Croydon.
We moved, bought a mansion there, and I started a new school, Crystal High, where I met my BFF’s- Bubblegum, Mackenzie and Lucia, and my very first boyfriend- Jackson.
BACK TO PRESENT..!
I ran down the hospital corridors to check on Bubblegum. After Lisa Ton’s party, (the meanest girl in school!) Jasper had driven her home, and they’d crashed.
I walked into a room, to see Bubblegum lying on a bed, her eyes closed. I shook her. when she didn’t even flinch, I panicked. Then I saw her file. In A Coma. the words flashed, and tears dripped down my face.
‘I love you, Bubblegum,’ I whispered. ‘Just PLEASE wake up!!..’
She stirred, then muttered, then groaned. Finally, her beautiful blue eyes fluttered open, and I hugged her.
She smiled. ‘I love you too, Nature. I’m not going anywhere.’
I grinned, then saw Jasper walk in the room, his beautiful white hair swinging openly behind him, and for one horrifying second butterflies stirred in my stomach.
I shook my head. No, I was with JACKSON, not Jasper!
I grasped Bubblegum’s hand again, then texted Jackson.
Nature> Hey. Wanna meet at the park? xx
Jackson> Sure. Meet u there xx
I ran there, to see Jackson sitting on a bench. I sat down.
‘Hey,’ I smiled. ‘Bubblegum’s awake!!’
His gaze locked on me. ‘You’re so sweet and caring,’ He smiled. ‘That’s why I love you.’
He leaned in, and we were about to kiss, when my mom’s car pulled up.
‘Nature, time for dinner!’
I looked at Jackson. We hugged, and I ran for dinner.
xxx
The next day, I woke up, took a quick shower, slipped on my leggings, my favourite t-shirt, brown leather boots, brushed my hair into two ponytails, and ran down. I sat at the breakfast bar, sipped my orange juice, and grabbed my backpack and ran to school. It was the first day of high school, and I was SO excited!!
I was at school, grabbing my books from my locker and touching up my cherry lip gloss, when Jackson came up to me, followed by Marcus, Mackenzie, Theo, Lucia, Jasper and..Bubblegum!!
I shrieked, throwing my arms around her. She grinned, giggling.
Jackson grabbed my hand. ‘Hey, Nature. So, I canceled my shift at the store today. Wanna hang out after school?’
I looked at my phone. ‘Looks like there’s a new donut store in town! Let’s head there.’
He smiled. ‘Sure thing!’
Just then, Lisa strutted up to us. I don’t know how it was possible, but it felt like she had become more beautiful over the past holidays. Her long, blonde hair was tied into a carefully styled ponytail, and her green eyes sparkled evilly.
‘Hey, losers!’ She snickered. ‘Watcha up to? Oh, is it crashing a car?!’ She glared at Jasper. ‘IDIOTS!!’
I sighed. WHAT a drama queen!!
After school, I headed down the street to the donut store. Me and Jackson had the BEST time! At the end, he leaned in to kiss me, and it was just beautifully perfect.
But when we were leaving, I saw a girl behind the store. She had blue dyed hair in two long ponytails, and deep blue eyes. Our eyes met, and all of a sudden, I felt a terrifying jolt in my body. I winced in pain, and the girl stared at me harder.
‘Nature? You good?’ Jackson asked worriedly.
‘Yeah,’ I muttered. But I couldn’t stop the nagging feeling in my stomach that we would meet again.
xxx