11 • Flashback
Laura: what do you want this time, Parker?
Principle: it's Principle Parker.
Laura: I don't have time for this, Parker. I have much better things to do, like ruining Aili Anderson's life for stealing my boyfriend.
Principle: even though you did tell him to ask her out.
Laura: that was the point.....how do you know all this?
Principle: don't worry, I will keep my mouth shut. this is between you girls.
Laura: if this is about the serial killer, I'm not the killer. And if you keep accusing me, I will tell my dad.
Principle: oh yeah, now we know it's not you. We saw how you were trying to protect yourself.
Laura: exactly.....I'm actually really scared that I might be his next victim.
Principle: you're likely to be-
Laura: why?
Principle: because the whole school knows you, some hate you, some don't. And if he or she happens to be one that's hates you.....that's where you're screwed.
Laura:......true......but I think I just might know what to do.
.......................
Raini:....what this?
Laura: it's a peace offering.
Dove:....you're trying to make peace?
Laura: yes. Now open the boxes.
Raini: how do we know this is not a trick?...there could be a bomb in this box.
Laura: a bomb couldn't fit in the little box.
Chanel: she's just wants to give you a gift, and say sorry. Show some appreciation.
Laura: now open the boxes.
Dove:.....okay. (Opens it)
Raini: (opens it)
Laura: yay!
Raini:....um.....$100,000 check?
Dove: mine says $150,000.
Raini:...Laura, we don't want your money.
Laura:....well, I didn't know what to get you guys. So I thought that would be the best gift.
Dove: we get it. But you should keep the che-
Laura: no. I'm not taking them back.......now we're best friends again. Best friends tell each everything..........................Are you two the serial killers?!
Dove:....no.
Raini: yeah. We're just as scared as you are.
Ariana: oh god.
Laura: but....just in case you are.....you dont hate me anymore, right?
Raini:...well, you never really said you're sorry.
Laura: really Raini?....you're gonna make me do that?
Raini: well, I guess you can say we're civil. Since you didn't call me whore this time.
Laura:....great......just great.
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Ross' POV
I honestly feel like a real jerk. I'm playing with this girl, that is really gonna hate me when all off this is over....but sometimes, you have to do stupid things for the girl you love.
I walked into my house to find my sister Rydel, and my brother Ryland standing right in front of me.
Like they were expecting me.
Rydel: are you still doing that to that poor girl?
Why cant these guys just leave me alone?
They've been doing this for the past week.
Rydel: just for a stupid girl?
Ross: Laura's not a stupid girl.....she's special.
Rydel: all you care about is her popularity. There is nothing so nice about Laura that you could possibly like?
I don't blame them for thinking that.
I've never really dated someone like Laura until We moved here.
When I first met Laura, damn....she's was just drop dead gorgeous. But she was dating Connor at first.
But then, it felt like my lucky day when she said she liked me and not Connor anymore.
Flashback.
It's my first day at school here in California. My family recently moved here from Colorado.
Being the new kid is not really that fun. With the making friends part, and the trying to not get bullied part.
???: are you new here?
I turned around and saw a short girl with straight dark brown hair.
Shes was kinda pretty, but not what I would like.
Ross: kinda....can you please tell me where advanced chemistry is?...I'm Ross, by the way.
???: I'm hollie....and, I don't really know where advanced chemistry is.....but I'm pretty sure someone around here does.
Ross: thanks.
Hollie: anyway. Class doesn't start until 9. We have 15 minutes....wanna meet my friends? My friend Laura takes advanced chemistry....you could walk with her.
Ross: okay.
I say, and I follow her to her friends.
We walk over to three girls, and a guy. I'm guessing one of their boyfriends.
One has ginger hair, one just has brown hair, and the other one is a brunette with ombré tips.
Let me just say.....these girls are gorgeous.
Hollie: hey girls. Have you met the new guy? His name is Ross. And he needs to get to A class chemistry.
???: oooh....Ross.
Hollie: that's Ariana.
Hollie says.
Ross: hey.
One of them kinda looks disgusted....but...
???: hey, I'm Laura by the way. Uh, quick question. What the fuck do you put on your hair?.....it looks gorgeous.
She whispers the last part.
Ross:....uh....thanks, I guess?
???: I'm Chanel. And no, I'm not taking advanced chemistry.....who's got the brains for that?
Laura: hey! I'm taking it!
Chanel: yet, you're failing it.
Laura: hey!.....I got a B on the last test.
Chanel: yeah. That's not an A.
Laura: shut up, Chanel. I don't have to get an A.
Chanel: you kinda do-
Laura: shut up! Chanel!
Okay.....this is kinda weird. Hollie's kinda different from her friends.
Like....really different.
Laura: anyway, Ross. Class starts in like 5 minutes.....we should probably go now.
Ross: yeah, sure. I don want to be late. Especially on my first day.
Laura: ok. Bye guys.
Laura waves.
Laura: bye, Connor.
Laura says, and he peck kisses him on the lips....so that's his name. Connor.
Why did I feel a slight bit of jealousy when she did that?
I don't know.
Laura starts walking and I follow her, obviously.
Ross: Connor's your boyfriend, right?
Laura: nooo. He's just my friend but I just kissed him.
Laura says, sarcastically.
Ross: hey. I'm just trying to start a conversation.
Laura: ok.
Ross: isn't he gonna get mad that your leaving with me?
Laura:...no. He knows I don't like it when he gets jealous because of stupid things. So he won't.
Ross: okay.
Laura: do you have a girlfriend?
Ross:....no....I've had one before. But all they want is sex. Nothing else.
Laura:...I'm sorry.
Ross: oh please. Tell you've never dated a guy just for sex.
Laura:.............I've actually never.
???: hi Laura!
Laura: hey, Jessica!
Laura waves back, but rolls her eyes as soon she's out of sight.
Laura:...what?
Ross: I don't get you.
Laura: you just met me, Ross.
???: sup, Laura!
Laura: oh. Hey Jace!
She waves again.
Ross: you're really popular here.
Laura: well...I'm pretty much known by everyone here, so I guess you can say that.
.................
Chemistry class was.......well, the usual.
We had to work in pairs. I obviously wouldn't just go up to anyone and ask them to be my partner since I didn't know anyone. But luckily for me, Laura asked me to be hers.
Ross: what lesson do you have now?
Laura: Physics. Group A.
Ross: uh....same.
Laura: you're in group A too?
Ross:.....yeah. Kinda.
Laura: wow. You're really smart, you know.
Ross: you are too.
Laura: oh please. I can barely manage a merit.
Ross: I'm pretty sure that's not true.
Laura just shrugs.
..............
Laura left cause she had another class, but right now it's lunch, and she said I should meet her at the cafeteria.
I'm on my way to the cafeteria, but suddenly I get stopped by two short girls. A blonde, and Latina with dark brown curly hair.......why are the girls here so short?
Ross:.....uh.
???: did we just see you talking to Laura Marano?
The Latina says.
Marano?.....I never knew Laura was Italian.....well, I literally just met her.
Ross: uh....yeah. Why?
???: seriously?...I would stay away from her if I were you.
The blonde says.
Ross:.....who are you girls?
???: oh....sorry. I'm Dove. And this Is Raini.
The blonde one says again.
Raini: and we're serious. Laura's bad news.
They did kinda sound serious.
Ross: but she's been so nice.
Raini: she's acting!...cmon. That girl could win an Oscar for best actress.
Ross:.....how do you guys know all this?
Raini: we used to best friends.
Raini says, and I try not to laugh.
Ross: I'm sorry. But I cannot picture you two, and Laura as best friends.
Dove: that's cause she changed. She used to be different.....she never really was the most popular girl here. She used to be the nicest, goofiest girl you could ever meet.
Raini: seriously.
Ross: really?.....I never thought that.
Dove: c'mon, Ross. The popular ones are always the mean ones.
Ross: how'd you know my name?
Dove: that's not important. What's important, is that you stay away from Laura.
???: what are you guys doing?
I quickly turn around to find Laura with a frown on her face.
Ross:....uh...h-hey.
I stutter.
Laura: why are you guys telling him shit about me that's not true?
Raini: everything we're telling him is true. He should stay away from you!
Dove: exactly.
Laura: you guys always do this. You tell that to every new person that joins here, so they'll end up thinking I'm some kind of witch.
Raini: that's cause you are!
Laura: shut up, Raini.....Ross, nothing they said was true. Please, just don't start running away from me too.
Ross:......I don't know.
It's true though. Maybe I just......Laura's nice though. She hasn't done anything wrong to anyone.....yet.
Laura: fine. Then just leave me alone then.
And with that, storms away.
Raini: you're better of without her. She's no good.
But I never really wanted to upset.
Ross: guys.....I should...I should probably just.....uh-
And with that, I run after her.
................
I've been looking for her everywhere, and I can't find her. How big is this school?
I walk to over to her locker, to find her friends...but not her.
Ross: have you guys seen Laura?
Hollie: yeah....but she wants you to leave her alone.
Ross:...what?
Ariana: what did you do to her?
Ross: I didn't do anything......I just don't understand girls.
Laura: hey guys. We're leaving.
I turn my head to find Laura putting her books in her locker.
Chanel: I have to go say bye to Kyle first.
Laura: Chanel. My brother doesn't like you. Get over him!
Chanel: of course he does.
Hollie: he never talks to you.
Chanel: that makes our love stronger.........we have a complicated relationship.
Laura: I'm gonna leave your ass' behind if you don't hurry the fuck up!
Harsh.
Ross:...hey.
Laura: what do you want?
Ross: I just.....I dunno.
Laura: yeah, well we're going home- oh fuck, it's raining.
Ross: c'mon. I have to walk in the rain.
I mutter.
Laura: wha- no. We'll just squeeze in my car......well, you guys will.
Ross: I thought you were mad at me.
Laura: no. I'm mad at Dove and Raini.
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We went to her car, to find Connor standing next to the door.
Oh.
Connor: babe. What took you guys so long?
Laura: just shut up and get in.
Connor: uh, wait.
Connor says, and he leans her on the car, and kisses her.
Laura, obviously kisses back, and they are now making out right in front of us.
Ross: don't you guys find this weird?
I whisper.
Chanel: not really.
Laura: Connor. Fuck off, I'm tired.
Laura says, obviously after pulling away.
Connor: alright bye. Bye guys.
And with that, he walks away.
......................
I actually thought Laura was dropping my home, but I actually have no idea where she's taking me....us.
Ross: uh, where are you taking me?
I ask, and Laura stops in front of this HUGE house.
Laura: my house.
Laura says, and I quickly get out of the car.
Ross: woah.....Laura, didn't tell me family were freaking billionaires.
Laura: well. My mom owns this designer company called Clairé Max, and my dad could be the future president. So yeah. They have money.
Ross:....your mom owns Clairé Max?!
Laura:.....yeah.
Laura says like its no big deal! as she puts the key and the key hole, and opens the door.
Laura: I'm back! And I've got some friends over!
???: you don't have to yell. I'm right here.
A 14 year old looking girl says.
Laura: shut up, Clem.
???: oh my god! You're Ross!
Another 14 year old looking girl says, as she runs over to me.
???:...I've seen you at school today.
Laura: guys. Leave him alone.
???: hi. We're Laura's sisters by the way. I'm Hannah.
Clem: and I'm Clem.
Laura: her really name is Clementi-
Clem: DONT. TELL. HIM!
Laura:...okay, okay. Geez.
Hannah: why are you here?
???: Laura!
A little girl that looks about 5 runs over and hugs Laura's legs, and Laura rolls her eyes.
Laura: Jesi.
I guess her name is Jesi.
Jesi: oh my god!
She gasps.
Jesi: you're cheating on Connor with this guy!
Wow. She looks five, but she doesn't talk 5.
Laura: that's not of your business, Jesi. Now shut up.
Hannah: your cheating?!
Laura: no! Ross and I aren't dating.
Clem: yet.
Clem mutters. But I pretend I didn't hear.
???: laura!
Someone calls.
???: Laura! I need you.
A middled age looking woman calls, walking down the stairs.
???: Laura! What color should our purse be?!
Laura:.....mom, shut up.
She whispers.
So that's her mom.
Ellen: (Laura's mom) you didn't tell me you had company.
She gasps.
Ellen: who's this cute boy?! Is he your boyfriend?...cause I like him way more than Connor, by the way.
Laura: mom. Ross is not my boyfriend.
Ellen: oh, hi girls.
Chanel: hi Ellen.
Ellen: Laura, you're friends are really pretty. They could be my new models.
Ariana: awe. Thank you.
Ellen: not you, sweetie. The other two.
Ariana just rolls her eyes.
Ellen: and Ross.....it'll look really sexy if we took some photos without that shirt on.
Laura's mom winks at me.......Uh....she's kinda weird.
Ellen: let me get you guys something.
Laura's mom says as she snaps her fingers, and this guy comes with glasses of drinks....I don't know what that is.
Everyone takes a glass, and I do too.
Ross: uh.....does this have any alcohol in it?
Ellen: what? Cmon, sweetie. Of course not.....but do you want any, cause if you were gonna drink, I'd rather you do it here.
........she is the weirdest mom I've ever seen. Also the coolest. My mom would never let me drink.
Ross: uh...no thanks.
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End of flashback.
And I was nervous about my first day.
It was actually pretty cool.
It's kinda weird how Laura's my girlfriend now.
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