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listen to the song for later on in the chapter :) it sets the mood
I woke up to a pair of hands shaking me gently. I slowly and lazily opened my eyes to see Daniel standing over me, shaking me awake. Once he saw that I had opened my eyes, he spoke.
"Sorry," he apologized for waking me, "We have to get ready for school now. You can get the shower first, I'll wait for you downstairs." He smiled, handing me a towel.
I got up lazily and made my way to the bathroom. When i got out of the bathroom I put moose in my hair and ran my fingers through it a couple times. I brushed out the curls softly, letting them fall into their natural beachy wave.
I liked my hair. It was one of the only things I liked about myself. My hair and my eyes, that's basically it.
I put my clothes on and quickly put on some mascara and filled in my eyebrows. I brushed my teeth and after applying my nude matte liquid lipstick (a/n picture koko k kylie jenner lip kit), I was ready to go.
I rushed down the stairs with my bag filled with empty binders, a pencil case and a bottle of water, and then I was out the door with Daniel. We lived really close to the school, so we just walked. Daniel told me he always walks home with his two best friends, Devin and Kevin. As he was telling me he would introduce us, he started going on about how they formed a group and how they want to start going on school tours and stuff like that. He also warned me that the vocal class I took required for new students to sing/perform something to the class to give the teacher an idea of your experience level. (a/n, this is a mixed class so all grades are there, 9-12)
I sighed. Singing was secretive to me. It was important to me because it helped me get through any struggles, but I would never have any interest in singing for too many people. Not yet anyways.
We approached the school and I tried following Daniel through the crowd of early students toward the door to get in and get my courses and schedule. Of course, I got pushed back and ran into two girls.
"I'm so sorry, I didn't see y-" I got cut off, bending down to pick up the girls' books.
Daniel stopped by the door, spotting me and waited for me to catch up.
"Don't worry about it love," A girl with bright blue eyes and olive skin smiled.
The other girl also smiled and asked,
"Hey, are you new around here?"
"Yeah, I just moved in with my cousin Daniel" I smiled, looking over at the goof as he found his friends.
"Cool! My name's Chantelle. And tha-" she cut herself off, lightly slapping the other girl across the head to snap her out of her gaze before continuing, "and this is Camila, but everyone calls her Mila"
"I'm Tori."
"Liiiittt! That's a sick name" Camila said, smiling big.
I got into some small talk with them until Daniel came over and interrupted by placing his hands on my shoulder.
"Tori, it's nice to see that you've made friends so quickly but we should get your schedule and locker stuff" He informs, smiling at the girls and then at me.
"Actually Daniel, we can take it from here. Go catch up with ya boys and we'll bring Tori to you at lunch, See ya" Camila waved him off, sassiness in her tone.
After he left I looked at Camila, smirking and so did Chantelle.
"I've only known you for about 5 minutes, but that was super flirty Mila. Do you have the hots for my cousin?" I laughed, nudging her shoulders.
"Ayee you know what's up!! I like you already!" Chantelle laughed, giving me a high five. Camila just joined in our laughter, rolling her eyes basically admitting her little crush on my cousin. Cute.
•skip to lunch•
Mila and Chantelle walked with me to lunch and Daniel met me by the caf doors. He invited me to sit with him so he could introduce me to his friends, the famous Kevin and Devin. I'm pretty sure one of them is in my english class but I don't really remember. I guess i'll find out when I meet them.
Daniel led me to his table, where two boys were already sitting. I assumed they were his friends.
"Hey guys! This is my cousin Tori, she's gonna be living with me and my family" Daniel started.
I smiled and waved, looking at the boys.
"Wassup ma, i'm Devin" The darker one said with a smirk.
"Yeo I'm Kevin, but you can call me Thug Jesus" The lightskin one said, holding out his hand like he expected me to kiss it.
"Am I supposed to kiss your hand?" I asked, laughing.
"Yes, the name's Thug Jesus" He repeated, putting extra emphasis on the 'Jesus'.
"I think i'll pass, maybe next time" I politely push his hand down while smirking.
I must admit, this boy's pretty hot. Like, hot as hell.
I found out that Kevin's in my english class which I have 3rd period (a/n the school is semestered so only 4 classes a day) and Devin's in all my other classes. Oh, and all three of em are in my music class which is last period.
When lunch was over Kevin decided he wanted to walk me to our english class. We walked together and talked a bit. He seems like a nice boy.
We got to class and the only empty seat was beside Kevin so I just sat down and payed attention to the teacher.
Aftee english was music. I got to music early so I sat with Daniel and waited for the rest of the class to show up. Chantelle and Camila were also in this class so when they got here we all sat and talked. Devin walked in right nefore the teacher and joined us but Kevin was nowhere to be found.
Hm. Shouldn't bother me though, it's not like I see him as anything more than a nice guy & real good friend to my cousin..
"Alright class, today we have a new student joining us. Tori, Hi. Why don't you come up and show the class a little somethin'" She insisted.
I was hella nervous but not afraid of the class.. I was afraid that Kevin would walk in right in the middle of my singing and i'll mess up or something.
No what the hell, stop thinking like that Tori! He don't matter to you like that. You just met him at lunch jheeez.
I just decided to sing a bit of "Knew Better / Forever Boy" by Ariana Grande. The first minute of the song is easy, beat is poppin and the lyrics speak to me on a spiritual level. (a/n y'all i'm a huge ariana fan so her songs are gonna be poppin up a lot in the story)
go to the MM and play the song now! listen to it while reading the end of the chapter if you want, it really sets the mood for the rest of the chapter and the song is great i promise!
"So you can turn me on,
Boy but that's about it
You can say what you want,
But I wouldn't believe it
You can write all them songs,
That's the game that you play
Tryna write all them wrongd
But you can't make me stay cause
I, see right through you boy
and I, I
I ain't feelin' you no more
I ain't feelin'you no more
If you knew better,
Boy you would do better
Can't nobody love you like I do
Baby I could do better
If you knew better,
You would do better
Baby if you loved me like I love you
Maybe we could be together
Cause ain't nobody like me
(ain't nobody like me)
Ain't nobody like me
(ain't nobody like me)
Ain't nobody like me
Baby
Make a mistake you better
learn from it
Play with tea you'll get
burned from it
Used to get to me mentally
I don't fuck with your energy
If you knew better
You would do better
But you don't know shit
So I'll do better
Got a new do
And some new shoes
Just to go with my new boo
Lovin me like he used too
and I ain't even worried bout it this time
I know he gon' be the one to treat me just right
Never had a motherfucker this tight
So baby this is what your soulmate look like,
I look good right?"
haha i got too lazy to finish the lyrics bc they just repeat themselves, sorry for the interruptions, ignore me lmao
I finished to see Kevin standing by the door at the back of the class, clapping with the rest of the class but looking at me with a huge smirk on his face.
Mmmm boy don't do this to me I barely know you! You will not make me weak.
"Wow, you are very talented Tori. Great Job!" The teacher said sweetly as I returned to my seat. I felt a someone sit beside me.
"Damn baby that was hot as hell" A familiar voice whispered in my ear. Kevin.
I felt my cheeks heat up a bit.
"Thanks."