He Kissed Her First

CH 1 (Sleepover gone wrong)

 Rachel woke up from deep sleep to the sound of the alarm.

She wriggled her arms free and slapped at her bedside table, searching for the alarm as its restless brrrrrrrring burrowed into her brain. Her knuckles knocked against something hard and it jerked her more fully awake She groaned rubbing her eyes

“oh it morning already “She said to herself.

“Go back to bed, it still 7 pm in the night, “A voice said behind her and she screamed. She turned to see a figure wrapped in white cloth and screamed more.

 Her mom who was in the kitchen preparing breakfast heard the scream and shake her head. “This never gets old “she muttered to herself and continued what she’s doing. “You don’t have to scare me as that “Rachel frowned at her younger sister who already removed the white cloth and laughing at her sister.

“I do this every morning and you still get scared every single time. You are such a chicken “Her sister, Ariel laughed. “Not funny “Rachel huffed.

“Now get out of my room, I need to take my bath “ “And if I don’t ?”Ariel smirked. “Then I will have to kill you, “Rachel said and charged towards Ariel who ran out immediately. Standing under the shower a few minutes later, Rachel closed her eyes as the cold water poured on her and she wondered how the year is gonna be.

 The holiday ended already and she is going to be entering a new class today. Grade 10 to be precise. Grade 9 was really fun for her. Having fun with friends, Doing Homeworks( yeah she is a nerd ), be the teacher’s pet. Who doesn’t know her, Rachel Dalton ??!. The most brilliant girl in the class. She is pretty and all and only mingle with smart people. She has just a few friends but she considers just one like her best friend. Her name is Nana. She is the type of girl who spends most of her time on social media, crushing on cute guys, making TikTok videos, and brilliant also.

She and Rachel got along well and Rachel mingles with her because, despite her acting unserious, She is Serious with her studies. Rachel finished bathing and put on a pair of blue jeans trousers and a pink top. She looked at herself in the mirror as she combs her hair .” oh Rachel, you are getting ugly

“She said to herself as she gawks at the small pimples on her face. She carries her backpack and exits her room. She stepped on something soft. “Oh my God! Stay away from my puppy, you murderer !”Ariel shouted and quickly carried her puppy which Rachel had stepped on. “Kitty, are you okay ?”Ariel asked softly patting the puppy. “Tch! What is your puppy doing in front of my room ?”Rachel shrugs. “And why can’t you look at where you are going ..you want to kill her the way you killed my cat “ “I didn’t kill your cat ..how many times will I tell you that and I must say ..you are dumb when it comes to naming pets, you named your cat, puppy, and now your puppy, kitty ?...seriously ??” “What I choose to name my pet is none of your business ...You killed puppy. if you hadn’t taken her out, the car wouldn’t have hit her ......just stay away from Kitty, “Ariel said and marched off to the dining room. She has also dressed up for school already. She attends the same school with Rachel ..(REDWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL ) It a different building from the high school. She is in grade 7. “Stay away from me too!”Rachel yelled after her.

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 “Will you two let me eat in peace and stop the bickering ?!” Mrs. Dalton half yelled staring at her two daughters. “She started it !”Ariel pointed at Rachel. “No she did !” Rachel said. “You did “ “You are a liar” “No, you are !” “Will you two just stop and eat ....!” Mrs. Dalton said and they kept shut glaring at each other. After eating, Rachel and Ariel walked to their mom’s car.

Their dad is away for a business trip. Rachel pushed Ariel away and entered first. Ariel glared at her sister. Mrs. Dalton entered the driver‘s seat and started the car. She will go straight to her workplace after dropping her daughters. “Glare all you want ....there is nothing you can do “Rachel rolled her eyes. “Your eyes will just fall off “Ariel scoffed. “My eyes aren’t big like yours “Rachel mocked. “Mom ..!Rachel is ‘eyes shaming’ me “She whined and Rachel laughed. Mrs. Dalton said nothing as she continued driving. She is used to their silly fights and knows better than to interfere. ===========================

 “Mom, am ready for school, “Lucas said to his mom who was standing in front of a mirror and combing her hair.

 “Okay bring my purse, “She said and Lucas picked it from the bed and gave it to her.

She opened her purse and stared at the currency in it feeling sad. She counted five dollars and gave it to him

“You will have to manage this ...I don’t have much with me “She said and Lucas nods his head.

He knows his mom is trying her best. His dad is dead and his mom works day and night just to feed her son and herself. “It okay mom...This is enough “He said.

  “Bye mom “He added and made to leave but his mom’s voice stopped him.

“And don’t let anyone bully you .you should learn to stand for yourself “ “But...mum ....”

“No buts ....it not your fault you have to start school late and these kids that bully are much more younger than you. Bullying you is embarrassing. Have only heard of the big ones bullying the little ones not the latter. Don’t act timid all the time, it won’t take you anywhere “

“I know mum ...I will try, “He said even tho he knows he can’t. He left the house. He is trekking to school.....as usual. It a new term and new class (Grade 10) but he isn’t so sure his classmates will stop bullying him. And he is not the outspoken one and he just does what they ask him to do even tho he is much older than them.

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