Chapter 1
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Katrina in the mm🥰
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Katrina
Roosevelt High School, Seattle Washington.
I pulled up my jeans before digging through my dresser drawers looking for a shirt to wear. It was nearing the end of January and it was cold here in Seattle, it's always gloomy here which I hated.
Hearing my phone ring signaling I had a text, I walked over to my bed and unlocked my phone.
Bestie pooh Joelle💞: You ready ? Pulling up in a few bitch. 😂💞
-You're ugly for that lmao, but I'm ready.💞
Joelle is my best friend, we've been best friends since elementary school and now we are seniors in high school. Graduation was in about 4 months and I couldn't wait, also my 18th birthday was in less that 2 weeks.
Rolling my eyes I grabbed a black shirt and a hoodie before brushing my teeth and doing my makeup really fast. I don't have a lot of confidence but she hypes me up every time especially when I wear make up.
Coming out of the front door I made sure it was locked before turning to face the street I could already hear her loud music bumping in her Nissan Altima and her loud ass voice. "OK BEST FRIEND!! I SEE YOU!! YOU KILLIN THESE HOES!"
I shook my head laughing. "Hush girl! You're gonna wake the whole neighborhood up."
"You know I don't care!" She laughed as she turned down the music. "Good morning bestie Do you think you do can my make up little Ms. MUA?" She chuckled as I tossed my backpack into the backseat of her car. I didn't have my own car yet but I was working at my parents resturant to save up for one. I have approximately 2 grand saved up right now and I just needed to figure out what car I wanted.
"Good morning and of course you know I can. When did you want it done?" I asked her as we made a quick stop at dunkin' donuts since we were already running behind a little, why not grab breakfast still?
"Friday night maybe? Since there's no game and cheer practice was canceled of course." She said rolling her eyes playfully as we pulled up to the window to order and pay for our food.
"Sure I don't mind. I think I'm working until 8 that night but it's cool I can squeeze you in." I chuckled taking my iced coffee from her hand.
"Thanks boo."
"You're welcome and thanks for giving me a ride to school. I should have a car-"
"Oh stop, you know I don't mind you're my best friend." She smiled as we pulled out of the parking lot. Dunkin wasn't too far from the school so we took our time usually.
"Yeah I know Jo but I fell like I could have my car already." I said grabbing one of my wraps before opening it and eating it.
"You'll get it eventually, until then I'll give you rides." She smiled before turning into the schools parking lot which was always very crowded with different types of cars old and new. One student even rode motorcycle but I think it was one of those goth kids.
Parking in the spot we normally take we grabbed our food and headed to class, the bell had already rung for first period english so we hurried to find a seat in the back.
"Late and you didn't bring the class anything?."
We both looked so guilty. "We're sorry-"
"It's fine you two go ahead and eat." Our teacher chuckled lightly before walking out of the classroom.
Joelle and I began to eat, our teacher Mrs. Olson didn't mind us eating in class as long as we were quiet.
"Ok class today we will be introducing a new student, his name is Noah and he's all the way from Virginia." Mrs. Olson smiled as she walked in I wasn't really paying much attention I was scrolling through instagram.
"Woah he's cute." Joelle whispered with a mouth full breakfast wrap. I furrowed my eyebrows as I looked up and saw a light skinned guy with a low fade. He was holding the strap to his backpack, his eyes scanning the classroom until they landed on me and we locked eyes.
"Girl he's staring at you." She said as she nudged me and chuckled. I broke eye contact with him looking down at my iced coffee for some reason he made me nervous.
"No he wasn't, he was just looking around I guess." I said and Joelle gave me the bitch please face.
"Ok Noah, you can sit next to Katrina for now." Mrs. Olson said causing him to look around in confusion. I don't know what came over me but I quickly raised my hand and he smirked before making his way to the empty desk next to me.
I looked over at Joelle before she raised her eyebrows and smiled as she opened her notebook and focusing on the days lesson.
"Oh Katrina, can you also share your book with Noah for the first couple of days? I have to see if we have anymore available." She asked with a smile before looking between Noah and I.
"Sure I don't have a problem with it. Do you?" I asked looking over at him. He shook his head no before opening his backpack and taking a notebook out.
Starting on the days lesson I felt him staring at me a few times. I glanced over and gave him a small smile as he doodled on the paper.
"What are you drawing?" I asked quietly leaning over. I'm sure he thought I was being nosy but he just chuckled.
"Nothing in particular... Just doodling." He whispered before focusing on the next question on our assignment.
As class was nearing an end the bell rang and I saw him pull out his schedule with a confused look on his face.
"You need some help?"
"Oh yeah thanks. Where's class B215?" He asked licking over his plump pink lips. I'm sure he didn't smoke weed with those nice lips.
I looked over at Joelle who was gathering her things to leave. "That's upstairs I can walk you there... If you want... I mean..."
He chuckled and put his notebook in his bag before zipping it up. "It's cool.. Katrina right?"
I nodded."And this is my best friend Joelle."
Joelle smiled and waved. "I'll see you later Kat. I can't be late. Mr. Holmes gives out detention. Nice meeting you Noah."
"Same to you." He said giving her a small smile before she walked out of the class.
"Alright let's go before we're both late." I smiled as we walked out of the class and upstairs.
"My class is right there." I said pointing to the door at the end of the hall." If you need me to help anymore or just hangout. I'll do that." I said before turning away but he grabbed my wrist gently.
"Thanks." He smirked before letting me go and leaving me in the hall.
"Ms. Gomez, get to class." Principle Pierce said walking down the hall toward me.
I nodded and made my way to class.
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Noah
I honestly thought it was complete bullshit that I was starting at a new school in the middle of my senior year. 4 months before graduation and my family decided to move to gloomy ass Seattle. For what?
Basically my pops got a new job as a business executive for a new law firm so we had to up and move. I begged them to let me stay in Virginia with my aunt but they weren't having it.
I was currently sitting in my second period algebra class which was boring and freezing. It's already cold outside so why run the air conditioning. Electric bill probably high as fuck.
Looking around the classroom there wasn't any females in here that caught my eye other than Katrina but she's not in this class.
I really liked her makeup and that red hair spoke creative to me. Feeling someone tap my shoulder I turned around.
"Hi I'm Luana." A brown skinned girl with long black hair smiled before holding her hand out for me to shake it.
"Nice to meet you Luana." I said giving her a weak smile. She was cute but she wasn't Katrina.
"New here?" She asked tucking her hair behind her ear. She was wearing a pink Victoria secret sweatsuit and Uggs which didn't look bad on her.
"Yeah I am. Just moved here."
"How about you sit with me at lunch? My friends and I can show you around." She smiled.
"Nah I'm straight. Thank though." I said turning around as she scoffed.
"He's not that cute anyway." I heard her mumble to who I assumed was one of her butt ugly friends.
I shook my head and gathered my things as the bell rang for what I guessed was free period on my schedule. I made my way to the door where Katrina's class was, as it swung open a smiled danced across her face when she saw me.
"Hey! How was your class?"
"Straight. Some girl named Luana wanted me to chill with her and her people but I'm cool on that." I chuckled as her friend Joelle was headed toward us.
"Hey guys. We have free period. Where are we gonna go?"
"I guess we can sit in the auditorium I'm sure it's not gonna be full."
I followed behind Katrina and Joelle as we made our way to the auditorium, once we got there Joelle ran over to a few of her other friends while Katrina and I sat beside each other.
"So what made you move here from Virginia?" She asked popping a few skittles into her mouth. "Want some?"
I nodded and held out my hand and she poured some into it. "My parents moved because of my pops job. I wanted to stay in Virginia but they said hell naw." I chuckled mocking my mother's voice as she laughed.
"Oh okay well I was born and raised in Seattle where the sun never shines." She said sarcastically which was kind of cute.
She was cute.
"Maybe after graduation you can go where the sun always shines." I said as she looked at me for a few seconds before smiling weakly. "I don't know about that..but I'll think about it."
I licked my lips and smiled but before I could ask anything else the bell rang signaling our next class.
"What's on the schedule now?" She asked as she looked down at the paper in my hand. "History?"
"Oh ok. . Let's go so you can get good seats in the back. Mr. Wilson has a spitting problem. Trust me you don't want to be in the front." I laughed along with her as we headed to that direction.
Joelle had gone to the bathroom but would meet up with Katrina later.
As the school day winded down I was growing tired and bored of being here.
Once the end of the day bell ran I made my way to the parking lot, unlocking my doors I saw Katrina and Joelle standing by a car beside me. "What's up?" I said as they both smiled and waved before Katrina walked over to me.
"Joelle has to meet up with her parents and I have to go home and get ready for work but my parents aren't answering."
"I can give you a ride. I'm good with directions." I said before walking over to Joelle.
"I'll give her a ride... Since you have to meet with someone." I said looking between her and Katrina.
"Ok. Kat text me when you get home. Love you." She said hugging Katrina. "See you later Noah."
I gave her a head nod as we went back to my car.
"You ready?"
She nodded and got into the passenger seat and strapping herself in. I'm so glad I used that blunt spray this morning, my car didn't smell bad but I just liked for it to always smell good obviously for situations like this, back home I was always giving my friends rides home only because they were too lazy to drive themselves.
"So where's your place? I'll take you there first."
"I'll show you." She said as I started the engine and drove out of the parking lot.
I had my music low and it was silent between us so I decided to break the ice. "So what's your favorite food?"
"I love Puerto Rican food...Well considering I'm half that and half black." She chuckled a little before telling me to make a left.
"Oh for real? Ive never had that type of food before. I'm used to eating spaghetti or steaks. You can bring me some food to try?" I chuckled as I made the turn she asked me to before I kept driving down the street.
"Sure I can. My dad actually owns a resturant called Papa Gomez. Friday nights are family nights so it's crowded.... After you turn left at the corner my house is on the right hand side." She said as I nodded.
Pulling up to her house I put the car in park as the doors unlocked on their own. "I might have to check it out then." I licked over my lips but I could see her blushing.
"Thanks for the ride." She smiled opening the door.
"Wait don't you need a ride to work?"
"Shit!" She said smacking her forehead with the palm of her hand softly. "Yes let me hurry up. You can come in if you'd like and wait downstairs in the living room. Unless you prefers to wait in the car." She said getting out.
I wanted to respect her parents home so I told her I'd wait in the car, besides I noticed no cars in the driveway so I assumed they weren't home anyway.
I waited about 15 minutes before she rushed outside, her locs were in a ponytail and she had minimal makeup on.
"Ok. I'm ready sorry I took so long."
"It's cool ma." I said before making my way to her job.
Once we pulled up she took her seatbelt off and and thanked me.
"Wait can I get your number really quick?.. Just incase I need another ride?" She smiled as I nodded.
After putting my number in her phone she ran into the resturant. I could see a guy from the window I assumed it was her father he looked upset that she was late.
I pulled off and headed home after putting my address in the GPS.
Getting out the car I locked my car doors with my key fob before I went inside the house. I jogged up the steps and went into my bedroom, my parents wouldn't be home until late so I decided to go find something to eat. I mentally cursed myself because one I was hungry when I dropped her off and two I was low on gas.
Sighing I grabbed my key and hoodie before leaving out again, making a quick stop at the gas station I made my way back to Katrina's family's resturant.
Walking into the building I approached the counter and scanned the menu. "Welcome to Papa Gomez's- Noah? I wasn't expecting you to come eat here for a while." She chuckled.
"I was hungry?" I chuckled nervously not even sure why I was nervous anyway.
"Well since you're hungry I recommend pasteles portoriqueños." She smiled handed me a menu and walking me to a table. I sat down feeling awkward since I was alone. My parents hadn't texted me to see where I was so I just assumed they were still working.
"What are pasteles porto...porto?" I question stumbling over how it was pronounced. She chuckled and helped me scan the menu, everything looked good but I only had about $20 in cash and I wasn't trying to use the card I had on me.
"Ok so basically pasteles portoriqueños are banana leaf wrapped pockets that are typically filled with rich, savory stewed pork or chicken." She said with a smile.
"I'll take two of those and can I also get a cherry coke?"
"Sure. I'll be right back. I'll be going on break in a minute." She said walking over to the man who was upset with her when I dropped her off. They both looked over at me and she smiled before he went to the kitchen and she went to the back. A few seconds later she was sitting at the table.
"Food should be out soon. Your parents didn't come?"
"Nah their still at work." I shrugged noticed time was almost 5pm.
"Oh ok. So... How did you like your first day?" She smiled.
"It was cool. Thanks for showing me around. I really appreciate it." I said before noticing a man come to the table.
"Cherry coke y pasteles portoriqueños?"
I nodded my head and thanked him.
"Papi this is Noah. He's new at my school." She smiled as her dad nodded. "Nice to meet you Noah." He said as I nodded before digging into my food. I was hoping he wasn't about to ask me a million questions, beside I wasn't dating his daughter...She was cute but I don't even know her like that.
"Nice meeting you too Mr. Gomez. Wow this is good."
"I'm glad you like it." He smiled. "Katrina volver al trabajo.."
I guess that meant get back to work or something because she smiled at me then left before he walked away.
After paying for my food I made my way back home. Katrina said her parents would take her home with them. I was now throwing on a pair of sweats before hearing a knock at my door.
"Yeah?" My mom opened the door, her green eyes brightened as she smiled.
"How was your first day angel?"
"It was good mom. I'm kinda tired though."
"Oh ok we'll talk in the morning then." She said giving me a kiss on the forehead.
"Where's pops?"
"I don't know I guess he's working late tonight." She said as her facial expression changed. Something was off.
"You ok momma?" I furrowed my eyebrow as she smiled. "Yes angel I'm fine. I love you and we'll talk in the morning.
"I love you too."
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Katrina
Tired from work I was now laying in bed before hearing a knock at my door. It was my dad.
"Hey sweetie. Just coming to tell you goodnight. Your mothers already asleep."
"Oh goodnight dad." I smiled before he gave me a hug and kiss before leaving my room.
I went to Noah's contact in my phone and sent him a text.
-Gooodnight Noah. See you tomorrow.😌
Locking my phone and putting it on DND I turned over and fell asleep.
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