"You're up early." I turned around to see my dad walking inside the kitchen. "Good morning dad." my dad walked to the coffee machine to make himself a coffee.
"Morning sweetie." I took a bite of my toast and looked at my dad.
"Where's mom? She always wakes up early."
"She still asleep. We have quite a lot of customer last night, so she's tired. You could give us a hand at the diner next time." my dad said and I shook my head quickly "No no, I helped enough last time."
"It's not that bad, you're just getting used to it." I scoffed "It's bad dad, I accidentally tripped at my own foot and the order I was going to serve him, flew to that guy face and don't forget the looked he was giving me."
"I gave him free charge and that man looks happy. So you could come back cause I need your help." I shoved the last toast to my mouth and drink my milk. Once I was finished, I stood up and placed my plate in the sink.
"Maybe some other time. I have to go dad, don't want to be late." grabbing my bag, I walked to my dad and kissed his cheeks "Bye dad, love you."
"Love you too sweetie. Be safe." I head out of the door and walked down to my driveway. As I was walking, I could feel the sunlight is shooting at my direction. I think today weather is going to be warm and my outfit for today is a navy blue crop top sweater with a black high waisted jeans and a pair of black converse. Hopefully I didn't chose the wrong top.
And he same time Tyler walked out from his house to his car. I kept walking, hoping he wouldn't see me.
"Hey there neighbor." okay, he saw me. I turned to looked at him and saw him leaning at his car, crossing his arms with a smirked on his face.
"Hello." I gave him a little wave.
"So you're not going to greet your neighbor?"
"No no, I was going to greet you but I didn't saw you walked out." he raised his eyebrow. "So you're going to school?" I change the subject but realized it was a stupid question. Who even asked a question like that? Oh yeah, me.
"No, I'm going to work at target." he said sarcastically while rolling his eyes. "Okay, see you at school." I was about to continue my walk but he stopped me.
"Wait?"
"What?"
"You're going to walk to school?" I nodded "Isn't it 30 minutes walk?" I shook my head "It's a 10 minutes walk. Don't you count it?"
"Why should I if I have my car." he gestured to the car next to him and my eyes landed on the white BMW 5 series. "Is that a BMW 530i M sport? With a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine that puts out 248 horsepower?" I asked and walked to his driveway.
I turned to looked at Tyler but he looked at me with amusement in his eyes. "You know about car?" I looked away a bit embarrass. I sound a little too excited, aren't I? He's probably going to laugh at me and say girl shouldn't have know about car.
"Well a little." I looked at him and for the first time he is smiling at me. Wow, I must say his smile it's charming and I bet every girl could fall for that smile.
"Val?" Blinking my eyes and shake that thoughts out of my head.
"Yeah?"
"I was just offering you a ride to school,"
Blinking my eyes a couple of times, I looked away and tuck a strands of my hair in the back of my ear. "Um... Its okay, I'm just going to walk."
"You sure?" And now he's smirking "Yeah, why?"
"School start in like 7 minutes." my eyes widen, I don't have time to walk but if I run I still couldn't make it and the only option is taking Tyler offer. I slightly groan. "If only you didn't make a conversation with me I would probably arrive at school."
"And I'm being nice offering you a ride to school, but if you don't want to it's okay. Just be ready to face," He lean forwards and whispers to my ear. "Detention."
I chew my lower lip nervously, it's a habit since I was a little. "Fine, you leave me no choice. let's go."
"Hop in." I walked to the passenger seat and got in. The interior design of the car its elegant and the leather seat its soft. Tyler turn the engine on and backs away from the driveway.
"So this is your ride?" I asked Tyler.
"No, it was my mom but she doesn't really like using this, she said it's too fancy. So we exchange our car."
"Too bad, that ford fiesta was cute." he chuckles "Yeah, it was." Tyler speed up a little so we can arrived before the bell ring. Due to Tyler driving skill we arrived in the school 2 minutes before the bell ring. We both jump out of the car and walked to the entrance.
I turned to him "Thanks for giving me a ride." Tyler shrugged and turned to me "Just being a good neighbor." I stopped and cross my arms over my chest "Can you please stop with the neighbor joke." he kept walking but glance at me and I could see he's smirking.
I catch up to him "I think this is where we part our ways."
"You sound like we won't be seeing each other again." I rolled my eyes "Yeah, whatever. See you at lunch or maybe not." walking to the school entrance I stopped mid ways and faced him again "You have a good driving skill by the way." shooting him a smile, I continue walking to my first class.
Geographic, I hope Mr. Clinton could make geographic more entertaining and less boring.
Valerie HernandezThe past few days had been surprisingly okay. Everything seemed to be falling into place, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over me. I was happy that I was no longer fighting with Tyler, and even Liam had admitted his wrongdoings and apologized. It was a welcome change, and I was grateful for the peace that had settled over. However, I don’t know about Tyler and Liam. But it seems like they haven’t gotten over the fight yet. Tyler broke Liam nose and even after a week, the bruised is still visible. Whereas Tyler only had a small cut on his lips and bruised knuckles, but the rest is fine.Liam and I no longer shared the same table at lunch, but we still acknowledged each other with a small smile or a simple "hey" as we passed in the hallways. It was a far cry from the tension that had once existed between us, and I was glad that we had finally been able to move past it.Then there was Tyler. Despite still having detention, he was finally back at scho
Tyler WilliamsThe next day dawned with a heavy sense of regret weighing on my shoulders. As I tried to approach Valerie, she quickly avoided me, slipping away before I could even say a word. Even at school, she managed to evade me, leaving me feeling like a complete idiot.I couldn't shake the guilt that gnawed at me. My behavior had been completely uncalled for. Valerie had been there for me yesterday, worried about me, and instead of being grateful, I had pushed her away like some kind of jerk.The next day was no different. I woke up early, hoping to catch Valerie before she left for school, but it seemed she had gone with her dad again, slipping through my fingers once more. Another missed opportunity to talk to her, to make things right.Feeling frustrated and desperate, I headed to the auto shop to see if Trevor could help me. I needed to know Valerie's work schedule, but when I asked Trevor, he refused to tell me. Apparently, it was at Valerie's request."Come on, Trevor," I p
Tyler WilliamsI waved my hands triumphantly from inside my car, a wide, arrogant smile plastered on my face as the host announced me as the winner. The crowd roared with excitement as I drove my car out of the rink, the adrenaline still coursing through my veins.As soon as I stepped out of the car, a familiar voice called my name with a tone that sent shivers down my spine. I turned to see Valerie marching towards me, her expression a mix of anger and concern. Behind her were Ryan and Trevor, trying to catch up to Valerie.I felt a surge of shock and confusion. How did Valerie know I was here? And why did she look so angry? It didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out how she found out, with Ryan and Trevor standing right behind her.I sighed heavily as Valerie stood in front of me, her eyes blazing with anger. She wasted no time in scolding me, her words coming out furiously."Do you have any idea how crazy that was, Tyler?" she demanded, her voice trembling with emotion. "Do yo
Valerie HernandezAs I continued working on the car in the auto shop, I lost track of time, engrossed in the task at hand. Suddenly, Trevor appeared beside me, his voice breaking through the quiet hum of the workshop."Valerie, it's past your working shift," he said gently. "It's time for you to go home."I smiled at him, shaking my head slightly. "It's fine, Trevor," I replied, my voice soft with reassurance. "I just want to finish up here."Trevor approached me, leaning against the side of the car I was fixing. "Are you waiting for Tyler to come back?" he asked, his eyes searching mine for answers.I placed the tools I was holding on the workbench and let out a sigh. "Yeah," I admitted, my voice tinged with worry. "I just want to make sure he's okay after everything that's happened."I couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had settled over me ever since Tyler's outburst earlier. Between his suspension, the news of his father getting married to Liam's mother, it felt like Tyler w
Valerie Hernandez"Tyler! Liam! Stop!" I screamed their name hoping for the fight to stop but it is no use. My voice drowned with the shouting and cheering from the students who gather at the parking lot to witness a fight."Both of you stop!" I tried once again but it is no use. None of them could hear me over the roar of the crowd. The cheers and shouts are getting louder. But amidst the chaos, I could only watch in horror as the fight escalated, my heart pounding in my chest. As the fight grew more serious, panic gripped me like a vice. I watched helplessly as Tyler and Liam continued to exchange blows, each one landing with sickening thuds. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I pleaded for them to stop, but my words fell on deaf ears.Just as I feared the worst, a teacher emerged from the school building, shouting for them to stop. The fight came to an abrupt halt as Tyler and Liam were pulled apart, their faces bruised and bloodied."You two, to the principal's office, now
Valerie HernandezThe next morning, I felt a wave of delight rush over me. Despite the lingering weight of yesterday's events, there was a warmth in my chest as I recalled the laughter and camaraderie shared with Tyler. But the memory of him betting on me soured the sweetness, reminding me of the reckless gamble he had made with my safety. Since he apologize, it is all in the past now and what happened had happened. Luckily, my parents are a deep sleeper so last night as I sneaked in, it was safe to say, for now.I glanced at the clock beside my bed, with a quick stretch, I threw back the covers and swung my legs over the edge of the bed, ready to face the day ahead.After a quick shower and a change of clothes, I made my way downstairs to the kitchen, the scent of freshly cooked pancakes wafting through the air. My dad was at the stove, flipping pancakes with practiced ease, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips as he caught sight of me."Morning, sweetheart," he greeted m
Tyler WilliamsI watched as Valerie walked away, her back stiff with anger. Winning the race had been exhilarating, but the argument with Valerie had left a bitter taste in my mouth. I knew that my actions hadn't portrayed me as a winner, not in her eyes at least.Valerie had made a good point earlier. What if I hadn't won? What would have happened to her? It wasn't like I had wanted to bet on her in the first place, but illegal street races were rough, and you had to follow the rules, no matter how unfair they seemed.I knew that I had messed up."You okay man?" Ryan asked as he saw Valerie leaving. I shrugged my shoulders, letting out a heavy sigh. "Not great," I admitted, running a hand through my hair. "Valerie has every right to be mad at me."Ryan nodded in understanding; his expression somber. "Yeah, anyone would feel the same way if they were in her shoes," he agreed, his tone sympathetic.Trevor chimed in, his voice firm but gentle. "You need to apologize to her, Tyler," he s
Valerie HernandezAs the race was set and the crowd erupted in excitement, I felt a knot of anxiety tighten in my chest. The stakes had never been higher, and the thought of me being used as a bet in Ricky's twisted game made my blood boil. What I did not expect was Tyler agreeing to it.Before the race could start, I grabbed Tyler's arm and pulled him aside, my voice filled with frustration. "Why did you agree to bet me, Tyler?" I demanded, my tone sharp with accusation.Tyler sighed heavily, his expression pained as he met my gaze. "It's the only way, Val," he explained, his voice tinged with regret. "If I don't agree, Ricky will take my car and besides, it's the rules."I shook my head in disbelief, unable to comprehend how Tyler could have made such a reckless decision. "I can't believe you would risk everything like this," I muttered, my voice barely above a whisper.But before I could say more, Jae and Ryan approached us, their expressions tense with anticipation. "Tyler, the ra
I paced restlessly around my room, the weight of anticipation settling heavily on my shoulders. Through the window, I could see the faint glow of lights illuminated from Tyler's room. It seemed he was still awake, just as I suspected. With a deep breath, I glanced down at my outfit, making sure everything was in place. I had come prepared, dressed in jeans, a white tank top, and a denim jacket, paired with sturdy black boots.I sat on the edge of my bed, anxiously checking the time every few minutes. Fifteen agonizing minutes passed before the lights in Tyler's room finally flickered off. It was my cue to make my move.With careful precision, I tiptoed down the stairs, doing my best to avoid any creaks that might wake my parents. As I reached the front door, I hesitated for a moment, my heart pounding in my chest. But I couldn't let fear hold me back now. Steeling myself, I pushed open the door and stepped out into the cool night air.I made my way swiftly to Tyler's house, my footste