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So! Guys. You probably didn't know but I write stories, and here is where I will share the. Once I have posted one you say improvements, small errors that need correcting and new book ideas ;) here is my first.
P.S none of the characters here are based on anyone here :) I wrote this before I met all of you

THE LONGEST HOLIDAY...

“How did it go?” My elder sister Lauren asked, “Rubbish!”, I forgot most of my words and no one was paying attention. I don’t even know why i thought i’d do the stupid powerpoint anyway : it’s not as if it mattered." Lauren stared at me and her eyebrows rose as she quoted, “But Lauren please let me borrow your computer i really need to do this it matters a lot !”

Annoyed at her i quickened my pace down the school hall , turned left and ran through the doors to the school carpark. Lauren, 17 was allowed to drive a car (unfortunately for me i was her most regular passenger so it meant i was the one who came home with the most bruises and sore necks) took me everywhere in it. She was a doctor and even though she was young she would help anyone who was sick or in need. Opening the blue door of the car i finally felt a big weight lift off my shoulders, why? Because the school term had finished and i was going on holiday tomorrow for two weeks and had to pack early, then straight after my holiday it was half term, result. “Oh yeah the weather’s gonna be great on the journey tomorrow, mum and dad said we could get ice cream before we leave for the lodge !” Lauren seemed really excited about the holiday even though it was only for a couple of weeks.

I was bombarded with questions when I got home about the powerpoint i did on how homework should be reduced. My brothers and sisters: Zach and Iggy aged 13 and Danny 17 who were all also excited about going on the two day holiday. my parents: Mike and Kate Thompson had organised the whole trip which I was very grateful for. “Stel, can you pass me the orange juice please this must be the third time I’ve asked you already.” Awoken from my daydream I handed the orange juice to Zach. His chocolate brown hair falling over his face; my eyes wandered over to Iggy, her chestnut hair matching her twin brother’s; They look the same. No surprise there. They were going to be born on my birthday, but were a week late. Zach the eldest of them both was very caring and hated to see nature not being treated correctly - Iggy on the other hand was wild and always full of joy - her smile could brighten anyones day…

As we were about to get into the car and begin our 'long journey’ to the hotel 62 miles away, Danny came racing down the drive to my mum who was busy putting snacks in a bag for the journey: “ Zach doesn’t know wether he should bring his DSI or Xbox. I told him he doesn’t need either, but he’s Zach so of course he thinks he’s correct!” He said to mum rather rudely. “I’ll go see him, after all i don’t think he wants his older brother to be bossing him about.” I said. Racing up the stairs I heard muffled cries and protests. As i entered the bedroom he shared with Iggy i saw the problem. He had put the DSI and Xbox in the suitcase and was now trying to shut it. He saw me and made a ‘please Stella the great help me take this load of things that Danny won’t let me.’ I pulled the gismos out of the suitcase and put them on the landing for him to take downstairs. At the age of 15 I was quite an amazing sister - well everyone said so, at least my own family that is. “Come on Zach there’ll be things there to play with, i heard the hotel has chickens .” He fastened his suitcase and began for the stairs, stopped and spoke to me. “ Well at least I can crack an egg on Danny while he’s sleeping…!” He raced down the stairs holding the suitcase as if it weighed nothing. All regrouped in the car we set off for our apparently long journey to the hotel...

"There's nothing like the smell of animals, is there kids " Dad told us as we got out the car to see our 'lodge' which was in the middle of a field with a barn at the right, that obviously had held cattle. Which was not a lodge at all - it was more like a two storey barn. Well truth be told it was, the barn had been converted into a house, it was painted creme and the front of it had two large pillars and a plaque in the middle of them that read ' The White House '. Iggy which had run off came sprinting towards us calling. "There's a pool!" Panting heavily she took my hand and starting dragging me towards the destination which she said was a pool. Everyone followed, and indeed there was a pool at least 25 meters wide in both directions. Danny who had worn his swimming shorts for the journey, took of his shirt and plunged in aiming to get me soaked in the process. Unfortunately he succeeded and there I was, dripping wet from head to toe. Zach's giggles escaped him and he burst out laughing, I couldn't help myself, neither could Lauren, Iggy, mum or dad. So the decision was made we could all go in the pool until dinner and I was thankful that it was at least 28c, hot enough for me to dry my clothes.

Aaahhhh!" Shouted Zach as Danny pushed him in the pool. He went flailing towards the water, but luckily regained his balance and curled into a cannonball. SPLASH!!!!!!!! Water went everywhere, Iggy who was pretending to be a shark bumped into mum, dad, Lauren then me . " Iggy you cheeky so and so you scared the life out of me!"

Pizza. One word. Pizza, the smell i walk into the kitchen to find six pizza’s there lying on the wooden surface of the table. “I thought we’d ‘treat’ ourselves , yours is the one on the left.” Danny said a slight smile on his lips, he saw me staring at them then the door -“DINNER’S DOWN HERE!” Quick thundery footsteps were heard coming down the stairs. Zach followed by Iggy looked like they were being chased by Lauren - hot on their heels. Mum and Dad casually walked in and picked them all up , “Hey you can’t have all of them! they’re for us as well.” A slight frown appeared on Iggy’s face , she was about to say something when Lauren cut in - “I’ve got the veggie now Iggy and Zach you both have ‘Meat feast, jalapeño, and beef’. Danny has the BBQ, Stel you have the margarita and for the parents you two have the ‘four seasons’. I took mine and so did everyone else . I opened the lounge door and walked out into the warm beautiful evening . Only everyone else had the same idea and we all sat down on the perfectly cut half acre garden eating away …

I walked out into the vast majority of garden that the house was surrounded by. The crisp morning and bright blue sky reminded me of home. I was just about to sit down under a nearby tree when I heard a voice from above me. "Uh. You do know your sitting right under the exact branch I'm about to climb down from?" I looked up. There was a boy about 10 foot above me. He had short brown hair and was wearing shorts and a shirt. "Heh. Yeah of course I knew." I smile at him, he smiles back and drops down next to me. "I'm Jake." He shakes my hand. "Stella." He looks at me, grinning. "What?" I ask. "Oh, nothing. I just find it cute how you can have a laugh with someone you just met that's all." I smile, "Hey, I like to have fun!" There are a few awkward moments before Jake decides to speak. "So, how long are you staying for?" I shuffle in my seat, why does he want to know? "Two weeks. Started yesterday, why?" He laughs, and grins. "Well I'm curious, plus my dad is the guy who owns this place, so rather than going on holiday i meet the people here, hang round, help them out and have some fun. Only problem is, there never seems to be any girls my age..." He smirks and smiles in my direction. I fell myself blush and he laughs. Not in a nasty way but a kind way, as if he means it. "Do you do this to every girl you meet?" I can't help but laugh as i say it. "Nah, only the pretty ones who can have a laugh and dress well." He indicates toward me with a shy smile. I laugh and smile back.

I watch as Lauren stalks out the garden and imprints a grin on her lips. I know what it means. "Hey! aren't i glad you're up and talking to good looking boys." I sigh and Jake giggles. "I'm joking, now would you young man like to join our family for breakfast?" She smiles and beckons toward the house. "Well if it's ok with your parents then sure! I'd be honoured." I feel myself blush again as i head toward the open door with Jake telling Lauren about our conversation. She laughs when he mentions about how surprised i was when he complimented me. So we sit down, have pancakes and maple syrup while playing music and talking. What's not to love?


"So how old did you say you were again?" I hear dad ask Jake. "16, my birthday was last month." Dad chuckles and winks in my direction, "About the same age as Stella here then." Jake looks at me and i raise an eyebrow, he laughs. "Men, what're they like, eh?" Iggy/strolls in and sits on the worktop and rolls her eyes in a mocking way. "Hmm, well you clearly know seen as you have, what? Three in your family." I giggle and she sticks out her tongue. She jumps down, turns around and hands me a bobble. I take her hair and plait it. Jake and dad continue their conversation about sport and music, i can't help but ask the question i'd been wanting to ask dad since we got here.


"Sorry to interrupt, but when are we going to go to the beach? I heard there was a good one round here?" Jake answers. "Yeah, we have a full on Miami type beach over here, white sand, crystal water. The whole package." My face must of held the biggest grin ever because mum, who was already coming down the stairs when i asked dad the question said - "Funny you say that, your dad and I were thinking about that today." She smiles and shakes Jakes hand. "I'm Kate, i assume you've met my family?" Jake has a grin on his face, "Yeah, all but two. I assume they're Danny and Zach? My mum smiles, and calls up the stairs. A groggy looking Zach and smiling Danny come walking into the kitchen. "I heard the word beach so i guess we should get packing hm?" I finish Iggy's plait and with the rest of the family, decide to leave in an hour to the beach with Jake in tow.

We arrive at the beach with all our belongings and find a quiet patch at the edge of the trees, in the shade to keep cool. I'm taken by surprise when i see Jake pull his top off so he's in only his swim shorts. Which were by the way very cool. He grins when he catches me looking. Blushing for about the third time today i get back to applying suncream on my body. I lie down on my towel trying to get a decent tan when a shadow crosses my vision. Dad. Always when i get some alone time. "Your mum and i are going a bit further along to give you guys some space, Danny's in charge. We'll be on the sand-dunes to the left. Don't let Iggy out your sight please. You know what she's like."

Off him and mum go. "Finally, we can tan in peace." Lauren huffs and i laugh. Danny goes off with Zach and Iggy to play some beach cricket, so its me, Lauren and Jake left. "Well they disappeared quick." Jake exclaims, i forgot he was here. it only occurs to me how close he is when i hear him lie down next to me. "Yep." Uncomfortable i sit up, "Lauren, wanna go swimming?" I ask. I know she will make me go with Jake. She only cares about her summer body. Nothing else. "How about you go with Jake? I'm pretty sure it will be fun. Plus he gets to see you in your summer gear. Wouldn't he love that." I hit her and she laughs. "I'm joking, go on have some fun." Jake smirks, and stands up. "Come on, I'll show you how clear the water is." He smiles so sweetly I agree. "Fine. Not for long though." I tell him to turn around while i take my clothes off to reveal my new bikini. How awkward it felt i couldn't tell, it was awkward as it could get. "Be safe and don't go far." Lauren tells us as we begin walking toward the sea...

As we walk to the shore i swear i see Jake smile and look at me. So to change the awkwardness into fun i run into the water until i can sit down with my shoulders just above the water. He does the same, he's slightly taller. Maybe about two inches. "I saw you look at me before. Don't deny it." He laughs and so do i. "Well you got changed right in front me dude. Kinda blocked my view of the sea." We chat for a while and survey the water in front of us. He nudges my shoulder. "Rock pool time?" I follow him back out the sea and over where some younger kids are squealing with excitement looking at an escaped crab. "Over here!" I see Jake sitting at a pool holding a crab by its shell. I sit next to him and he brushes my arm with some seaweed. I grab it and put it in his hair. He grins and puts it down in the pool. "Why did you call me pretty earlier?" I ask him, he shuffles in his seat and smiles shyly. "Well, i think you are. Before you say i was flirting i wasn't. I was telling the truth. I think you are." I look down. No wonder he kept smiling at me and being so confident. We spend the next minutes or so chatting when we realise something. Where had all the children gone? We turn around. They are all gone and the water has covered the remaining rocks...

"The only way we can get back is either swim or get help." Jake says next to me. I scan the water. Everyone else is far near the shore. All of them looking at us. Then i see it. Lauren, Zach, Danny, Iggy and my parents all waving to us. "If we swim now we'll make it." Jake looks at me and nods. He grabs my hand and we jump. Jump feet first into the water.

We swim so fast it takes all my might not to stop and sink into the water. Jake tugs at my arms and drags me along. The water swells and pulls at me. I carry on, it's only when I heard a muffled cry I stop. Jake is next to me. Shaking heavily. "I can't carry on. I just can't." The water sucks at him and pulls. He slowly starts to close his eyes and sink under the water... "JAKE!" I grab onto his wrist and pull, I managed to get him enough out of the water for him to be able to breath. He gasps and his eyes roll into his head. I can't let him drown. I, with all my remaining strength drag him to the shore. He slips all of a sudden and disappears under the water. I take a deep breath, dive under and reach for his arm. Grab on and hold. My lungs ache and my head pounds. I thrash my legs as hard as I can and pull him to the surface. His eyes snap open and he panics, swallowing water and choking. I don't realise the hands pulling me from the sea. Pulling me away from the dangerous water. Jake is heaved up and we cling on to each other. Like its the only thing to do...

We reach the shore and lie there. Panting. Shaking. Jake speaks. "If you hadn't of done that when you did I would be dead..." I don't notice my family running up the beach toward me. I'm too tired and worn out to care. I stare at Jake. He stares at me. The next thing I know is we are all home, Jake included. Having baths and getting dry. Mum checks on Jake and he spends the night at ours. I however am in the bath. I look at the water . The only thing in my mind is Jake. I saved his life. He saved mine...

I wake up with the sun, it floods through my curtains and dances around the room. It takes me a couple of moments to remember where I am and remember yesterday's incidents. I throw back the cover and swing my legs over the bed, feeling the soft carpet I stand up and go to the door. Taking a moment to check myself in the mirror, which is looking okay, I go downstairs...

"Morning. Good sleep?." Danny is boiling the kettle as I reach the kitchen. "It was alright, it's a nice morning though." We sit in silence for a while and I have a feeling he wants to ask me something. No surprise there then, from yesterday I'm pretty sure he would want to. "Why'd he thank you like that?" I sigh. "Ask him. Maybe he was in shock or was just being polite." He grins and shakes he his head. "Nah, I think it was something else. He likes you." I stare at him. He laughs uncontrollably, I smile. "You like Ella Mowerly." He stops at that and grins shyly. "How'd you know?" I smirk. "You text her, lots. Compliment her and help her out." He bows his head. "I'm busted aren't I?" It's my turn to laugh, "She's good for you, nice to the family as well. I think by Zach's terms: you've scored." He smiles and thanks me. "I'm putting some music on. Make breakfast." I laugh and head to the stereo, plugging my phone in I can't help but put on Scrape The Sky by Wildebeest feat. Fresh Big Mouf. Great song! I play it and Danny starts doing the rap. I smile, this is what mornings are supposed to be...

 

Some of your I's are capitalized and some aren't.

 

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Fix your pacing, capitalization, commas, and most of all, tense.

 

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Here you go guys, 2nd story :) hope you like it and comment down below x

SUNSHINE LANE...

A bird flew across the sky, to be more precise it was a robin, but who cares we'll get to that bit later. The road was empty and so were the trees... Empty of leaves , the houses were boarded up well most of them the others were mere remains . This was Sunshine Lane - at least that's what the council called it, but then again that was when it 'was' Sunshine Lane and everyone lived there , at least the wealthy few. At the end of the lane there was this one BIG house l wooden and white , it was beautiful everyone wanted to live in it... But one tragic day the owner died and that was the end of it , and that was when the robin flew across the sky...

"up,up,go on higher!" Justin was playing football , trying to beat his score of 25 knee ups , he was just about to reach 24 when someone called his name "Hey, Justin! What ya doin" Becky Landin was walking up to him kicking leaves up while messing around with her hat trying to make it stay aloft her head. " Ahh, umm you know just practising ... Umm wanna go?" He kicked the ball to her but blushing , it went the opposite way. She - in one graceful bound caught it on her foot , balancing it then kicking it back to him . " Nah, I'm ok , just got back from Trish's party , I'm a little worn out..." She pouted when she said this and he knew why - her and Trish weren't exactly friends , and going to her party that was bad enough. He smiled and added -"At least you survived if it was me I'd be asleep as soon as she started talking!" Becky laughed and in a flash had the ball and was throwing it up heading it , Justin was barley aware when something wet and rough was being stuffed down his back , he zipped round to see Becky holding a pile of wet leaves ready for another attack " Hey who said you could do that!" Throwing a pile over her she said "I did." She ran off along the field and suddenly stopped , Justin who had been chasing her bumped into her. He was about to tell her to watch where he was going when he saw why she had stopped so suddenly. They were at Sunshine Lane and there in the middle of the road were a ton of dead birds all of which were crows.

Becky couldn't believe it , dead crows she could tell they weren't shot down no one in the streets owned a gun even in this rough area , they both backed off when they heard a door creak open right by them, " who's there show yourself!" The door slammed shut and when she turned round all the crows were gone... "Becky come on , what ever is here even if it is nothing doesn't want us around. They both turned around and fled ...

Chapter 2

"If 657 equals the percentage of 2 what is 100 percent?" It had been almost a week since the scary incident and Justin was still on edge, everywhere he went he thought he was being watched . He was in fifth period dozing of in maths , a sharp clear voice brought him back to the present " Mr Mridangam , I will ask you again what is the answer?!" He sat tongue tied , what was the question ? " Umm I don't know Sir I mean Miss , sorry " he slumped back in his chair was the day ever going to end...

Becky ran across the school field trying to find Justin in the crowd of kids swamping the field in big groups all waking home , " Becky! Wait up!" She zipped round and saw Justin pegging towards her she stopped and watched as Justin nearly fell over his own two feet , he had a worried expression on his face, " look up..." Becky did as she was told all she saw was a black cloud, " what its a cloud, what's so special about it?" Justin face grew wary -" is it really?" Then she understood , the air was full of screeching and jet black feathers she dived to the floor and pulled Justin down with her they clawed and tugged at her hair and clothes leaving scratches and bruises , she heard screams around her from the other pupils and then all of a sudden it stopped , just like that she looked up slowly and saw why there was a man , an old man at the back of the field eyes on Becky and Justin. Then it all happened so fast , there was a gun shot the crows dive bombed the man and then... He and all the crows where gone almost as if they had never been there.

A robin landed on Justin's hand, chirped then flew off, Becky got onto her feet, rubbed her knees and grimaced she took her hand away and saw a deep gun wound, that was funny she didn't remember being shot, she then realised , it wasn't a gun wound it was a crow talon... At least that was what it was when she pulled the black thing out of her leg, a crow talon and Justin had one too though in his arm. When they pulled them out a scar appeared where the wound was and the symbol it showed was a tree with a sword above it pointing west, and Becky and Justin knew from this point on their lives would never be the same again...

Chapter 3

"Hey Becks!!" Megan was running towards Becky smiling "I heard about the crows are you ok?" Her brown,black hair whipped at her face and her blue eyes shone like diamonds Becky couldn't believe she had such a friend , if she could save anyone from a zombie apocalypse it would be Megan definitely. "Yeah , I dunno what's happening though it's like when they turn up then want to kill me and Justin, I mean what's the point ?!" Megan's eyebrows rose and they did a quirky move which probably meant 'you haven't heard, well your about to cos I'm gonna tell you.' She sat me down on the cold dry ground and started off her speech- "well, you know about the guy who died on Sunshine Lane , the owner right?" Becky nodded remembering when Jimmy Parker told the whole class - "He owned a lot of crows and when I say a lot I mean dozens of them big and menacing, and when the bloke died all the crows died aswell, but on the outside people would see them and they'd be gone in a second, so Sunshine Lane has been haunted ever since with the crows, creepy noises and the guy..." Becky signalled for her to pause while she collected all the information and locked it in her brain . "So the guy on his death bed said that whoever trespassed on the street would be hunted down and killed by the ghost of him and the crows and they wouldn't stop until they were killed and he swore the death wouldn't be happy, so he said that a scar would be burned into them so the crows could find him, her, or them..." She stopped and lifted up my sleeve , her eyes widened as she saw the scar.

Megan clapped her hands to her mouth and tears lined her eyes, ready to fall. " No! No , it can't be you please no,no..." Tears fell and I hugged her close , she carried on. "I can't lose you , not now not ever..." Finally she stopped and Becky felt a lump occur in her throat " Megan you're two years and one month older than me why should you care?" She bolted up " Why,Why Becky you're the best friend anyone could ask for. " Becky nodded her head and was quiet for the rest of the evening even after she had to go home...

Chapter 4

Justin , had been serving a detention and was quite surprised when Becky walked in. She sat down next to Justin " why are you in here , you haven't done anything wrong - !" Becky turned to him " don't ask." "Oh, well then enjoy what I do every Monday evening..."

It had been a week since the incidents and surprisingly nothing had been bothered Justin or Becky, they were in music composing their own pieces of music, "Ok! People lets pair up! " Becky was surprised, Mr Davidson had never made them pair up, had he?... Justin looked straight at Becky then Sir - " But Sir we have never been in partners I mean we aren't used to it can't we just, I don't know stay on our own or at least choose who we want to go with?" He gestured to Becky "Ok you can choose but only this once!" Justin walked over to Becky when someone sat next to her, "Oh sorry I didn't know you were going with Becky, but oh can I go with her?" Becky scrambled off the seat falling on to the floor "Jus, Jus, Justin! Wanna pair up?" Fright was in Becky's eyes and Justin knew why, He looked where Becky had looked and that was directly behind him. He turned round slowly and there right behind him through the window was a dark figure , they had no outline but where smudged round the edge it felt like Justin's eyes weren't working but then at that moment it turned round and stared right at him, he gasped - the thing that was staring face wasn't pretty not even the slightest even though it was a mask. It had huge eyes bright red, a red tear on one of them, red circle cheeks. A smile which was pinched at the corners of the mouth, big red lips and painted drops of blood at the corners. The mask was horrendous. But the creature wasn't the slightest bit better. Justin's throat closed up when he watched as if in slow motion a crow landed on its arm, but it wasn't an ordinary crow most of it feathers were worn and it wore a smile. A bony hand appeared out of the smudginess and there was a tattoo the same as Becky and Justin's but with the words 'Don't run if you can't hide'. "Ahhhhh!" Becky screamed and Megan who had sat down beside her jumped "Becky what is it?!" Justin pointed to the thing and Megan's eyes widened "Sir? Out the window!" He looked. "Everyone get down now!" A blinding flash , the thing was gone. Pain shot up Justin's arm and Becky clutched hers, they both looked, pulled back their school sleeves and there written in bold were the words - 'No one will save you'...

It was strange, very strange. There had been no attacks since the grotesque figure turned up, but Justin and Becky couldn't help but like they were being watched... Justin was walking through school when he saw a huge mob in the quad, he was walking over when he saw a very familiar beanie in the centre of it. Then he heard the voices - "C'mon Becky show me the scar!" He looked through a gap in the gigantic mass of bodies, Becky was trapped in a circle with four of his 'mates'. She tried to barge past but they shoved her back, "I don't want to cause trouble, just let me leave, I pro-" she tried to speak but Gavin cut her off, "Ha, let you go, no, no, no. Not! After what you did to me the other day." She managed to get through a gap in the crowd before being pulled back by Andy and tossed to the floor. It was going to get messy, Justin knew that, he was just about to step in and help when a voice rang throughout the crowd, "Don't. You. Touch. Her..." The crowd parted and Megan stalked through. Gavin put his hands in his pockets and blew his hair from his eyes, he had always liked Megan, but sometime he was a bit too nice, which meant people knew his secret... "Oh hey Megs, joining the party are you? Your friend here is slacking off, you know, havin' fights and such, shame you didn't see it..." He winked in Becky's direction, "Yeah your right, glad I didn't see it or I would have cracked you up, you probably hurt her first didn't you, ya know throw the first punch." She trailed off, Gavin smiled, Megan didn't care or at least that's what he thought. "But then again, you through first punch, right?" She lowered her head and looked at him, still smiling. She walked round circling him. He laughed and nodded, "Yeah you could say that..." She made an 'awww' sound and her face all if a sudden grew stony, "Then since you punched her, and she is my best friend, you wouldn't mind me doing this?" His face looked confused and then fearful as he realised, but before he could counter the move, she had throttled him full across the face, even better, with her fist... "Oops, so sorry I thought I saw something on your face, you know near your nose..." She giggled and when he tried to get her back she kicked him in the sensitive spot, her aim where she wanted it. Gavin cursed and he fell to the floor rolling round. Justin couldn't help but laugh aloud, "Go on then, scram, the fight's over..." Megan grabbed Becky's hand and pulled her along behind Justin. Andy stood in her way his arms crossed, but his face was weary, Megan gave a harassed sigh,"Are you asking for it?!" He moved out the way and the three man posse marched out the school grounds, a smile on all of their cold lips...

Chapter 5

Becky was shocked, yeah megan could be a bit protective, but seriously she hadnt done a punch like that in ages. Megan must've known what Becky was thinking because she started to answer the questions Becky was about to ask. "Gav really brings out the worst in me, he always has... I am sorry I shouldn't have. well, you know..." She trailed off and made a motion with her hand and her eyes grew watery, Becky without warning hugged her close, Justin who was caught in the midst of this did not know what to do. He stepped back and waited for them to pull apart...

"What did you do to Gavin?" Justin bit into his apple he had been saving for the walk home. "Yeah, what did you do? You know when he said, not after what you did to me the other day." Becky sighed and told them. "Well, we were in P.E in groups on focus day. You know when you go with anyone. I didn't want to go with him but it ended up that way. He had brought his phone out and slipped it in my pocket when I didn't notice as a joke. But I found it and asked him how it got there, he asked me the same question. So I put to the side and got on working at the dance we had to do..." Justin scoffed at this, he had always hated dance - even the boys had to do it. With the girls and that made them competitive and a bit flirty. "So while I was dancing, I caught him going through my bag. I kinda got agitated and went over. I asked him what he was doing. He put the bag down and pulled my hair, so I pushed him away and laughed. But he lost his footing and went butt first onto the floor." Megan laughed at this, "Is this why he tried to kill you?" "No! When we went outside to meet with the other group - Justin's group, I caught him going through my bag AGAIN. So I took it and put it behind me and asked him again why he was going through it. He smiled and picked up my phone and took the case off and slipped it in his pocket. I got angry and asked him to give it to me. He laughed so I shoved him straight into the floor landing him in a bush and before I knew it I was running off with his phone. I might of dropped it and cracked the screen a tiny bit..." Justin burst out laughing. "He loved that phone no wonder he went rage..." Megan smirked and walked off, Justin and I trailing behind her like dogs.

PART 2 - When it gets dark...

'BEEP. BEEP. BEEP. BEEEEEP!" Justin sat up abruptly and lay back down as he realised it was Saturday. Then sat straight back up as he realised he had football coaching with the under 12's. He groaned inwardly, they were always trouble. Messing on and playing practical jokes - he truly felt how his teachers did. Turning off his screeching alarm, he made his way downstairs. He poured himself some tea and grabbed some cereal while at it. As he put his bowl and cup in the sink he felt his phone buzz several times in his pocket. It happened to be Becky. A shy smile crossed his lips as he read the message - 'At footy today?' He replied saying - 'Yeah why u askin?' He had always texted short hand, his grammar wasn't the best. 'Can you give me a lift??? I have a netball match in 30 mins, Goal Shooter. They need me big time.' Thirty minutes?! It took him 10 for a shower, 5 for breakfast, 10 to get dressed and get his kit sorted. No way could his parents give her a lift in that time, never mind get to her house. It was Becky though - he didn't like her losing a sport she was good at. 'Sure! No problem meet at mine in 15. U need to walk tho, it'll take too long for us to pick you up and get there, besides it'll do you good ;)' He finished at that and did quick fire getting ready. His dad was already dressed so that was one less thing to worry about.

"Hey, sorry about the pick up - my parents are away for the weekend." She climbed into the Mercedes Justin's dad owned, in her full Netball kit with GS written on her top. She was on the schools' A team, they always wore red, it's our schools colour - Woodember Secondary. The last school was burned down after a fault with the toaster in the previous school kitchen. No one saw it coming. It caught on the silly wooden floor and set alight. It couldn't be stopped, so it burned to the grounded taking all the grounds with it. All our teams wear red, gold and black. Red and gold for the fire, black for the burnt wood and ash. The Netball team was outstanding. You entered in Year 7 and throughout the years they would narrow down the top 7 in they year, Becky was one of the lucky few. Being Goal Shooter, it all depended on her for the trophy. He liked Becky, she was the one girl who accepted people for who they were. Although didn't accept herself as much... She was sat next to him, her leg brushing his. She was fumbling her thumbs around. "You nervous?" She smiled shyly. "Erm... Yeah I guess you could say that..." She laughed nervously and but her lip. Becky, nervous? Are you having a laugh?! She never gets nervous... "Why?" She took a deep breath. "It's the last game of the term and everyone keeps saying I can't mess up, even though I'm not the only one who can shoot. They say I have to do well... Or... Courtney said I'm off the team... I'm their best shooter, they can't afford for me to miss a shot." I knew how she felt, I was in the same position when I was playing Attack for the football team. Everyone pressures you, it isn't nice. For Courtney to say she will be off the team if they don't win, well that's just nasty. Miss makes the decision, not her. Even if she is Captain. "Hey, don't worry about it. You'll win, I can promise." I smiled and took her hand. She didn't resist, but instead took it and held it tight.

Chapter 6

"Good luck, have fun and try not to beat them too much, ok?" I laughed and nudged her, she smiled. "Yeah I'll try." She tied her hair up and grabbed her bag. "Thanks for the pep talk. It helped... A lot." She gave me a fist pump and jogged off toward the gym next to my playing field. I looked left, to see all the children waiting for me to give them a lesson in tackling, man I'm gonna get killed. These guys know how to tackle, not football wise. "Ok guys! Let's get started. Jimmy over here, no don't try and kick Annie she's a girl. That's just not right." Well, at least they weren't doing practical jokes right? Coach called me over. "They're all yours Justin, by the way you finish half an hour early, I understand your friend is at the netball match?" Finally a break. I get to see Becky play, now that is what I call a break. "Yeah I am, am I allowed off?" He laughed. "Only miss the last half hour." He smiled and set me to helping them tackle, it wasn't so bad. Until Isaiah tackled me in the nuts...

"YES!" The bell rang and Woodember had won the match. I had done it, I managed to score 4 goals to the opposing team, the score 4-3. Justin couldn't believe what he was seeing, he thought football was fun to watch but MAN, this was real sport. The way the ball went back and forth, through nets and jumps so high only to catch the ball - well that was something he could live with.

"Hey, Becky! That last shot was awesome!" I watched as Justin practically ran over to praise our win. "Eh, it was nothin' but I'm glad you enjoyed it. Wait, I thought you were at football?" Did he skip it to come see the match? "Nah, coach knew about the game, he let me miss the last 30 mins to watch it. It definitely paid off." I couldn't help but smile. He was a sweet guy, he knew how to make me smile.

The tense in part one is different from part two, this will all be changed LATER :)

 

Not that bad! Gg