Valerie Hernandez
My eyes fluttered open as I heard the birds chirping. I sat up, yawning while stretching my limbs. I slid my feet off from my bed then do my morning routine. Opening my wardrobe, I took the clothes that I first laid my eyes on. A pair of skinny jeans and a white hoodie. Wearing my white sneakers, I grab my bag from the couch and sling it to my shoulder. After I'm done, I head downstairs to the kitchen. Dad is facing the stove making breakfast. I plopped down the stool. "Morning dad,"
"Morning sweetie." He replied without glancing at me as he flips the pancakes he's making. "I thought you're already head to the diner."
"I decided to take a day off."
"And who will watch the diner?"
Valerie Hernandez "Aren't you guys excited for today's game?" Carmen said excitedly as we made our way inside our rival school. Julia and I shared a looked before chuckling. "You said that because you want to check out the guys right?" Julia said. Carmen faces us while walking backward. "No, who said that. I'm here to cheer our team. Go whales!!" She shouted and people around us looked at us weirdly. "Okay, you can save the energy for later though," I said while chuckling. I then pulled her arm. "How about you Val, aren't you excited to see your boyfriend playing?" Carmen tilt her head to face me. "Yeah, of course, I am," I reply as I shoot her a small smile. "Aw... you two are the sweetest couple," Carmen said. The three of us head inside the gym that is now packed with a lot of people. I saw the students from our school painted their cheeks yellow and black. They also wear basketball jerseys. Same as our school rival, the leopards.
Valerie Hernandez 54-56 The Whales are currently leading the score. The Whale Coast students are cheering for the Whales. They only have 20 minutes left before halftime. The ball is now in Liam's hands, he swerves skilfully through the Leopards. He runs to the hoop and shoots the ball but unfortunately, the ball is being blocked by the opposing team. The sound of disappointment from our team filled the room. I could see Liam curse himself for not being able to score. "If Liam gives the ball to Tyler, I think he will score it." Carmen who sat in the middle said. I turned to her. "Liam is good to you know, well luck is not on his side, unfortunately." "Yes I know, Liam is good but Tyler is amazing. We're leading the score right now is because of Tyler. Didn't you see how he played?" Carmen's right. As much as I hated his annoying attitude, he did score a lot of it. I never knew he will be that great. I mean I kn
Valerie Hernandez"We're here, come on." Carmen announced. We hop out of the car then making our way right to the entrance. Loud music could be hear from where we stand. I feel bad for the neighbor who are sleeping. I bet it's disturbing.I turned my head to Carmen. "Who's hosting the party anyway?""It's Andre.""Andre? The guy who kept flirting with you?" Carmen nods. "Yup the one and only.""Aren't his parents home?""No, they rarely at home. His parents often travel abroad.""How did you know that?" Julia asks her. Carmen shrugs. "He told me." I raised my eyebrow curiously. "Is there something going on between the two of you?"She turned to me. "What? No! We're just friends. I know that because he told me. Remember last year that I told you I've been paired up with a guy in chemistry?" I nodded. "He's the guy I was talking about.""So you ever went to his house?" The music getting louder and louder as we ne
Tyler Williams I glared at the phone as I read the text message from my mom. She promised me she will attend my game today but she lied. She always say the same thing over and over. "Sorry honey, I have work to do" and I am sick hearing it. As I shove my phone inside my pocket, my eyes caught a familiar face running past me. I tilt my head and realize that's Valerie. Why is she running? Not even a minute, Liam following her from behind while calling her name. Okay, what's wrong with them? Since I don't have anything to do other than drinking, I decided to follow them outside. "Val, listen to me first?" "There's nothing I need to hear. I saw you." "Is not like you didn't do the same." "What?" "I saw you with Tyler the other day at the gym. He was back hugging you." Wait what? What are they talking about and why is he bringing up my name? "It has nothing to do with what you you did."
Valerie HernandezSlamming shut the locker as I face Liam and glared at him. "What do you want?""I just want to apologize to you. I'm sorry that I acted like a ass, accusing you for something that you didn't do.""You just realize that?" I said in a disinterested tone. "Please Val?""I don't know Liam, accusing me that I cheated on you then you kissed freaking Bianca that always wanted you in the first place, hurt me.""I know that's why I'm apologizing." I walked off but he block me. "Please Val, I'm sorry. Just give me a chance." I sighed. "I'll think about it." I leave him and head to my first period. Making my way to my seat, I drop my bag on the table then taking out the books that I need. From the corner of my eyes, I could see the Barbie's are making their way to me but thankfully the teacher came and they went back to their seat.I sighed in relief. I've been safe by the bell."Students please open
Valerie Hernandez"So let me get this clear, Liam apologize to you and you gave him a second chance? Then he asked you to be his date to the homecoming and you said yes?" I'm currently video call Carmen as she kept texting me wondering about my relationship."Yeah." I said as I rummage my closet to find a dress."Why?""Because he apologized and he sound sincere. So I thought why not gave him a second chance?" Where is the dress that I bought last year? I haven't even wear it."What if he repeat this again? You'll never know Val." I turn around to face my laptop. "He promise me that he won't do it again and I trust him.""But what if he-""Stop with the what if, if we kept thinking about what if, it means I have doubt in this relationship and it could lead to a unhealthy relationship. I try to think positive, I don't want the negative thoughts ruin my relationship." I continue rummaging my closet.I heard her sighs. "You'
Valerie HernandezWalking to the school entrance with my hand on his elbow, we made our way to the gymnasium. A few students are waiting for their friends at the entrance. I could already hear the loud music playing. As we stood in front of the door, I took a deep breath. I honestly don't know why I'm feeling nervous. Maybe the thought of Bianca made me nervous. I mean who am I kidding? That girl will do everything to get what she wants.Liam push the door open and we've been greeted with colorful lights and loud music. Students are dancing in the dance floor with levitating by Dua Lipa playing in the background."Wow...it seems everyone are having a good time." I said."Yeah, they started without us." We both chuckled. A minute later, the guys approached Liam and they started talking about stuff I don't understand. "Val, is it okay if I leave you for a minute?" I nodded my head with a smile on my face."Yeah, it's fine." He shot me a s
Valerie Hernandez"So where are we?""In the forest." My head snapped to looked at him. "Come again? A forest?""Yeah, why?""Nothing, I mean I'm okay going to the forest but I didn't expect you to bring me to the forest at 7 o'clock. It's dark...you can barely see anything plus I'm wearing heels." I show him my heels."Relax, there's a path so you don't need to worry about twigs poking your legs. Now come on." He walks ahead of me and I followed suit.Tyler's right though, there's a path that help us walk through and a light too. We walked in a comfortable silence but then I heard something behind the bushes. I quickly walked next to him.As brave as I am, when it comes to paranormal thing, I'm out. Tyler turned to me, probably wondering why am I walking next to him "Why are you beside me?""I.. nothing, I just wanted to walk next to you. Why you don't like it." I decided to not tell him. Who knows if he knew he wi