Tory's POV
As Brian drove us to school, a memory from the past started playing in my head. It was the first time that I met Rex, I bet a lot of students don't know that I was the first person he met.
It was through the infamous " I bumped into you" method. His locker was directly next to mine and what happened that day was that when we were done taking out stuff from our locker, or maybe it's the opposite, I don't remember, we both slammed our lockers and headed towards each other so fast that we collided and I fell while he who was bigger than me stood there unmoved.
I remember being really pissed at whatever idiot bumped into me. Even when I heard Rex's smooth tenor saying " I'm so sorry, here, take my hand" as he tried to help me up, I was still so angry and I wanted to give him a piece of my mind!
A piece of my mind was what I gave him when I got up on my own and looked at him and was so overwhelmed by how handsome he looked that I blurted out " Damn, you're hot ". He cracked a smile that left me blushing as I felt a little embarrassed.
" And you're drop-dead gorgeous." he had said to me causing me to grin so wide that he laughed.
" I'm Rex, by the way, Rex Holland"
" Holland as in - son of Kayla Holland? The female protagonist of the movie - The Vipers? " I asked, obviously getting starstruck by the spawn of one of my all-time favorite celebrities. Rex was a chip off the old block, inheriting his mother's striking blue eyes and enchanting smile.
" Yes, she's my mother." He had said nodding as he put his hands in his pockets. Gosh, I even remember the clothes he wore. It was a white t-shirt with the words " so fly" written in some fancy calligraphy and denim trousers with a white pair of sneakers. It was that day, I could tell that he loved white.
" Wow, it's freaking crazy that I'm meeting one of my favorite celebrity's son. Honestly"
" I'm sure it is" he had said to me, as his eyes and mine locked for a short while and we both looked away.
" Uh, I'm Tory Williams by the way," I said, extending my hands for a handshake but he held them and kissed them before she rubbed it softly in a way that sent shivers down my spine and though it took a great deal of commitment, I didn't blush.
" It's nice meeting you" he eventually said as he slowly released my hands from his grasp.
" Same here," Isabella Costa had said interrupting.
Isabella was my best friend, my family and hers moved to New York, two years ago and we both got enrolled in Oakwood high. I was so elated that we didn't get separated due to our parents need to move from Florida but little did I know that our friendship was meant to crash very soon.
It was there and then that I got a call from my mom, informing me of dad's death. Like I said before, I had (and I still have ) a bad temperament. I lost my mind and when Isabella tried to ask me what was wrong, I lashed out at her and told her to stay away from me.
I barely spoke to anyone, not even my family members during that time and I eventually ended up keeping it up for about two months straight that my mom had to take me to a therapist.
Thankfully, I started talking to my family members but I still didn't warm up to the students at school. The only person that I became friends with was Rachel, though she's not a loner like me, she didn't snub me the way the rest kids at school did.
When I was finally ready to make more friends other than Rachel, no one wanted to be friends with me. They were all avoiding me for some strange reason but Rachel still stuck by me and hung out with me.
As for Rex and Isabella, they never spoke to me again and it was weird because I expected Isabella to have known me by then that I was just going through a hard time but instead, she turned Rex against me and made him her loyal " best bud".
I, on the other hand, decided not to interfere with their friendship since they had gotten so close and also very popular. That's when Nate came into the picture and they became a trio that the whole school respects and admires.
All that was two years ago, I'm now in junior year so there's still time for me to bounce back and get my dream guy.
" We're here!" Brian said as he parked at the parking lot and turned off the car's ignition.
Tory's POVI looked out the window and saw the students entering the school. Mr. Alvarez, our Spanish teacher took it upon himself to make sure that no one loiters around the school premises in the morning.As he urged everyone to walk into school, I watched each student, dressed in our school's uniform, chatting with each other and I suddenly felt nervous." You can do this Tory," Tia said as though reading my mind and she got down from the car, Toni also got down as well and I straightened my now very fitting jacket that was depriving me of easy breathing - thanks to mom.I took a deep breath before I came down from the car and followed my sisters into school.When we got to the hallway, Tia left me and Toni did the same, they weren't gonna babysit me all day and I knew it. I kept on walking, ignoring the stares and whispers, I wanted to find Rachel as soon as possible, but Zach, one of Nate's st
Nate's POVI stood there watching as Rex and Isabella were making out, a smirk forming on my face. Things are finally going as planned and the appalled look on Tory's face confirms my success."Yes, Tory, this whole thing is dedicated to you," I said in my mind as my smirk turned into a full-blown grin. She saw me grinning and the frown on her face deepened. Damn, she's so into Rex, isn't she?As she tucked her now, golden blond hair and bit her lips in what I assume to be anger, a strange thing happened to me. My heart raced as I followed the movement of her lips, it felt like I wanted to pin her to the wall and kiss her senseless.Why the hell would I feel that way? I hate her! Something must be wrong with whatever I had for breakfast cause it's messing with my hormonal function, I told myself as I shook my head in disgust.As the bell rang for the start of class, Rex and Isabella headed for
Tory's POVMy eyes widened as I saw Nate's gaze on me. Why on Earth is he looking at me? I'm not his girlfriend! This punk has a habit of involving innocent people in his squabbles. I've seen him do it to Jada Young - one of his admirers before and that was two months ago.The school hosted an end of the year beach party and one of Nate's side chicks or was it Jada that was the side chick, I don't even remember, the other girl spotted Nate and confronted him about a rumor that he was dating a girl from another high school entirely and instead of Nate to deny or confirm the allegation, he just pointed at Jada Young and said she was his girlfriend.The next thing I knew, both girls got into a heated argument that rapidly lead to physical fights. Nate just walked away with some chick that he probably slept with in the restroom. Piece of shit.I won't be letting him do that to me! I'm nobody's fool.
Tory's POV" Oh, you should really consider taking that back" Toni said, getting up as she folded her arms." Else what?"" Oh don't try to bluff. Step away from my sister!" Tia hissed but that only caused Penny to laugh and shake her head.By this time, people were already recording the incident. Why wouldn't they? three of the school's most popular and pretty girls are about to exchange a long trail of words!" Yeah, right. Did you really picture it like that? That you'd tell me to leave and then I would just go?" She said, smirking. While Nate simply ate his chicken and drank his juice - that punk, he didn't even need to try and yet the girls are fighting over him or me, rather. I bet he's happy for the distraction.I sighed as I willed myself to just ignore Penny but she continued taunting my sisters." You should stop Penny. We're warning you!
Nate's POVI watched as Tory walked with a confident manner and I had the feeling she'd done something like this before, even if Isabella always tried and failed to describe Tory in a way that made her seem like she was anything short of a total badass, I could tell that Tory indeed was firecracker. Still, whenever I looked at the girl she always looked too sad, bored or tired for a fight or exchange of words with anyone.So what happened that's made her come out of her shell? Why is she suddenly so hot and sexy now that I think about it? Where did that boldness come from when she tried to pour my juice on me? Just what is it with this girl that makes me so intrigued?" Miss Wright, Are you okay? What happened?" Mrs. Johnson said, rushing to the hall. She was the only one asides from me that had come from London and had a British accent and I guess that's also one of the reasons she doesn't bug me that much - I don't kno
Nate's POV" Damn," I said as I sprawled on one of the couches in my large bedroom. I liked my room dark, so all the curtains were closed, the fans helped keep the room cool...just the way I like it.Today, wasn't such a bad day, I have Tori to thank for that. Now I get why Isabella called her a firecracker but I don't quite know why she doesn't like Tory.Maybe it's because Tory is by far the hottest girl in school. Even when she was dressing like a hobo, you could still see her beauty in those sexy, large gray eyes, full lips, her cute little nose, and fuck her cheekbones were just unreal.Now that she seems to be taking good care of herself, all those features have become sharper. Especially with her hair now blonde, I don't know why I feel like it suits her better than the ebony black hair she had. Fuck, I don't
Nate's POVI woke up feeling extremely unhappy, sex with Isabella was amazing - it always is, it's just never been enough to take the pain away.Fuck, it sucks to be me... Hated by my mother just because she never wanted me. I can never forget her unkind words to me but I wish I could. I really do.I got up and as always, went to have my bath. Immediately after I finished bathing and dried myself, I heard footsteps again. Who the hell is it?" Nate, honey!" Isabella called and I got really pissed. Why is she here, shouldn't she be with Rex? Does she want to sabotage my plan?" Hi!" She said as she entered my room, dressed in the school's uniform but not with the jacket, that's how things are in Oakwood high." What the fuck are you doing here?" I growled and she gulped." It seems I'll have to prevent the bodyguards from letting you in," I said as
Tory's POVThe sound of Toni knocking on my door got me wide awake. I groaned as she continued knocking and got up from my bed, taking my time in opening the door." Tory we need to talk!"" Duh" I said indifferently as I went back to lay on my bed." Why did you tell mom I'm dating Nate?"" I was in bad mood and she asked me why, so I told her. No big deal"" So you're mad because I'm dating Nate?" She asked, her eyes filled with irritation." Oh, what did you expect? that I'd be glad you're dating a guy that I hate?"" Who I date is none of your business Tory"" Whatever, get out of my room if all you've come to do is get me in a fucking bad mood"" You're gonna have to watch that mouth of yours, I'm older than you which means you have to show some respect!" She said as she