chuckcomeau Blog and Journals

Whoa its almost Oct 4th, hehe but Ill tell you about the show: Well me and my bestie arrived round 6:30 pm at the place, then we were like where is it? and walked such a mille, haha, we found the correct door and there was like 100 people waiting! We were chatting for a while and then the place was fool. The show started at 8 pm, with Luke Brodie, he played like 4 o 5 songs, then Tolidos (a Mexican band ^_^), they played around 30 minutes. Simple Plan started to play at 9:15 , the first song was Generation. They played Take my hand, Shut up, Addicted, Your love is a lie, Jump, When Im gone, Promise, Im just a kid, Welcome to my life, Id do anything, Untitled, Crazy, Holding on, Me against the world, The end, Save you, Time to say goodbye and the last one was Perfect. The concert was so good, as maybe I said I wasnt that excited but at the moment I was freaking out! Hahaha.. and yes they played I kissed a girl by Katy Perry, was so funny!

Just some random pics of th concert, I think I got better heheh... but anyways, Im so tired so Im leaving now!
xoxo-Y

freshman freak or comeback of the year
[[ch6]]

VEE'S POV

    I sat as bored as ever while Pete started doodling this bat mobile thingy. I looked around the classroom and saw Ryan and the gang come in. They joined us at the table.
    "What are you guys doin'?" Summer asked.
    "Nothing," I answered. I put my head down on the flat cold surface of the table. "I'm as bored as hell."
    "Ya! I always hate this class!"  Bob yelled.
    "Keep quite!" I shushed him.
    Ryan looked in my direction and smiled."Imagine, I always used to have him first thing in the morning."
    "I'm so sorry for you." Summer added.

The rest of the class was a living hell. We gathered our stuff and headed out the door as quickly as we could when the class was done. I was walking by Ryan's side, when I noticed form the corner of my eye, that Brendon was behind us.
    Ryan turned around and Brendon said, "You better watch your back, freak!" He pushed Ryan against the lockers. "You too!" he said pointing his finger at us. "All of you!"
    "Don't point at me, you piece of shit!" I screamed, slapping his arm down.
    "Who do you think you are?!" he cornered me. he was screaming right in my face.
    "Leave her alone, you son of a bitch!" Ryan chimed in,and got between Brendon and me.
    "What a man you are, hurting girls." Summer snorted. Brendon Flowers just laughed and walked away.
    "O my fuckin' god,  I swear that if he does that again...!" I started to shout, and felt Ryan's hand on mine.
    "I'll be there for you." he interrupted.
    "Thanks," I replied. I gave him a kiss on the forehead and he grinned.

PETE'S POV

    "O MY FUCKING GOD THAT TO ME AGAIN...!" VEE STARTED TO SAY. GORILLA GEORGE RYAN TOOK A HOLD OF HER HAND.
    "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU." HE GAVE ME A DIRTY LOOK AND THEN GRINNED. VEE SAID, "THANKS" AND THEN TURNED TO KISS HIS FOREHEAD.
  I GULPED DOWN HARD. I WANTED TO SLAP THAT IDIOT RIGHT THERE AND THEN. WHAT IF RYAN WAS SEDUCING VEE? ONCE SHE GOT INTO HIS TRAP, SHE'D NEVER ESCAPE! BUT I HAD TO MAKE SURE THAT IN EVERY SINGLE WAY, THAT VEE WOULD NOT FALL IN LOVE WITH RYAN.

    "SO, DO YOU WANNA HAVE THE TICKLE FIGHT?" I ASKED VEE.

    "WHATEVER."

    "YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!"

    SHE WAS STARTING TO SMILE."I KNOW. IT'S ON, WENTZ!"

    "RACE YOU TO THE COMPUTER LAB!!!!" I STARTED UP A RUN AS FAST AS MY LEGS WOULD TAKE ME.

    "ALRIGHT!" VEE SCREAMED BEHIND ME. I TURNED TO SEE RYAN'S SHOCKED FACE. LOSER! WHAT A LOSER! I GRINNED.

    

RYAN'S POV

     My Hands Balled Into Fists When I Saw That Vee Ran Behind That EVIL [Yes, Evil In Capitol Letters, Cause he's Soooo Evil!!!!] Pete Wentz. But I Forced Myself To Relax. Vee Was Already Mine. Just Locking Eyes With her, I Felt Reassured. Pete Was Not A Problem. Not At All...

VEE'S POV

     I was running. I think that I've never run so fast in my life but I knew I had to, I had to beat Pete. he had challenged me to a race.

     I sped past Pete, heading into the computer lab and fell on the carpeted floor, exhausted.

     Pete ran into the room. "Damn!You're so frigging fast!"

     I smiled. "I knew you'd never beat me Wentz!!Mwahahaha!!"

    "Now, to our main business,"Pete grinned, getting on top of me and tickling me. I couldn't help but to start laughing like crazy.

    "Stop...tickling...ME...hahaha! Have....mercy...Lewis...hahaha!!" I managed to say between laughs. I knew Pete hated when I used his second name.

    He frowned. "No, Vee! For that I'll never stop now!!" he giggled, his big beautiful eyes full of joy.

   "I declare war!" I announced, wriggling out of his grip and jumping on top of him, tickling his soft tummy. I laughed evilly.

   "oh,god...haha...can't...breath...HELP!"Pete tried to speak out.

   "No, it's war, Petey!" I kept tickling him until he turned bright red.

 

PETE'S POV

 

     I PLEADED FOR VEE TO STOP, BUT SHE WOULDN'T LISTEN.

     "NO,IT'S WAR!"SHE PROCLAIMED AND CONTINUED HER HORRID ACT OF TICKLING ME NON-STOP. TICKLE AFTER DREADFUL TICKLE. I LAUGHED HYSTERICALLY AND NEARLY CHOCKED ON MY OWN SALIVA.

     ''YOU'RE...HAHA...EVIL...VEE...HAHA!'' I TOLD HER. SHE JUST GRINNED.

     ''I KNOW PETEY. THAT'S WHY YOU LOVE ME.'' SHE KEPT TICKLING AND I WAS ABOUT TO TACKLE HER DOWN AND TAKE MY REVENGE WHEN SHE SUDDENLY STOPPED. JUST STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. I SIGHED WITH RELIEF, TAKING A DEEP BREATH  AND LOOKING UP AT HER. HER GAZE WAS FIXED IN THE DIRECTION OF THE DOOR. I FOLLOWED HER GAZE AND GROANED.

     THE DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN, THE REST OF OUR GROUP OF LITTLE FRIENDS STANDING THERE. AND SO WAS RYAN. HIS CHEEKS WERE BURNING BRIGHT RED. WITH JEALOUSY, I HOPED? I FROWNED. TALK ABOUT RUINING A FUN TIME.

 

 

 

Freshman Freak Or Comeback Of The Year
[[ch5]]

PETE'S POV
 
   THE BINDER SLAMMED DOWN HARD ON THE TABLE AS MR. ARANGO THREW IT ON HIS DESK, SHOWING HOW ANGRY HE WAS AS HE PACED BACK AND FORTH. VEE, SUMMER, ANDY, BOB,RYAN, AND I STA IN SEPARATE CHAIRS IN ARANGO'S OFFICE, LISTENING TO HIM BLAB ON AND ON ABOUT HOW WE SHOULDN'T  START FIGHTS IN CLASSROOMS, BUT THERE WERE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS ON MY MIND THAN TRYING TO FELL GUILTY FOR SOMETHING I HADN'T STARTED. MY BICEPS WERE BRUISED, MY BOTTOM LIP WAS SWOLLEN AND BLEEDING, AND I'D FELT A BIG LUMP ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD JUST NOW THAT WAS THROBBING WITH PAIN. I KNEW WE WERE INNOCENT, BUT WHAT DID IT MATTER?
   THERE WAS NO HOPE IN ANY ONE ELSE BACKING US AND OUR STORY [WHICH WAS THE TRUTH, BY THE WAY] UP. THEY'D PROBABLY TELL LIES TO PROTECT BRENDON. I SIGHED. TO HELL WITH THEM. AT LEAST MY FRIENDS WERE SAFE. AND VEE, ESPECIALLY VEE

Vee's POV

    It's always been like this, us getting in trouble without being the guilty ones, and it'll never change. An outsider at school doesn't have power over the rest of them. It was shit. All of this was completely shit.
    "How could you fight? How could you? So many furniture, so many students, got hurt! I'm ashamed of you, Veronica Conde!" Mr. Arango glared at me. His face was all red with anger. "You're a straight-A student, and you fight?! This'll go on your record. Your record! Your perfect record!"
    I looked down at the floor, ashamed of myself. Was it all worth it? Should I have just taken the hits and not act in self defense? I had never done any of this before. I felt tears start to form in my eyes. I tried my best to hold them back.
    "It's OK, Vee. We did the right thing." Pete held my hand in his. "You're a real rebel." He grinned and I managed a smile.

PETE'S POV

    MR. ARANGO WAS PRACTICALLY SCREAMING AT VEE AND I SAW HER WANTING TO CRY. SHE WAS BITTING DOWN ON HER LIP, SO IT WAS PRETTY OBVIOUS. SHE WAS UPSET.
    MY HEART BROKE IN TWO TO SEE HER LIKE THAT. I FELT GUILTY. I DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO COMFORT HER. I JUST HELD HER HAND TIGHTLY AND SAID, " IT'S OK, VEE. WE DID THE RIGHT THING."
    SHE DIDN'T LOOK UP, SO I QUICKLY ADDED," YOU'RE A REAL REBEL." NOW THAT CHEERED HER UP. SHE SMILED, LOOKING UP AND LOCKING HER LIGHT BROWN EYES WITH MINE. THEY WERE FILLED WITH JOY, TRYING TO HIDE HER SADNESS. I SMILED, BUT INSIDE, I WAS BROKEN. I COULDN'T BEAR TO SEE HER LIKE THAT.
    "WE HAVE CALLED YOUR PARENTS. THEY'LL TALK TO YOU AT HOME. WE'VE DECIDE THAT THE BEST PUNISHMENT FOR THIS WOULD BE FOR YOU GUYS YO CLEAN THE FOOTBALL CLASS DURING YOUR CLASS AFTER LUNCH. I HOPE TO NOT SEE ANY OF YOU HERE ANY TIME SOON, ESPECIALLY YOU MR. WENTZ." HE LOOKED AT ME, SHARPLY." NOW, GO BACK TO CLASS."
    WE GOT OUR STUFF AND LEFT. RYAN CAME TOWARDS VEE. I WAS STANDING NEXT TO HER, SO I INCHED CLOSER TO KEEP HIM FROM COMING CLOSER TO HER. THAT DIDN'T STOP HIM.
    "VEE LET ME CARRY THAT FOR YOU, YEAH?" HE WAS STARTING TO TAKE HER BACKPACK, BUT I SNATCHED IT OUT OF HIS HANDS.
    "NO, SHE HAS ME FOR THAT." I INSISTED. VEE LOOKED AT BOTH OF US AS WE STARED EACH OTHER DOWN, A PUZZLED EXPRESSION ON HER FACE. I SMILED AT HER. SHE SMILE BACK. RYAN GAVE ME A DIRTY LOOK, THEN TRIED TO PUSH HIS WAY THROUGH ME TO HER, BUT I HIT HIM WITH MY ELBOW. THAT STOPPED HIM.

Ryan's POV

    I Was Really Angry. I Had Tried My Hardest To Protect Vee, But Pete Was Getting All The Attention. Now, How Was That Fair? But That Wasn't Why I Was Really Angry. It Was Also Because I tried To Get Closer To Vee, Pete Always Found A Way To brush me Off. I Sighed. Pete Wentz is Such A Sly Dog.

Vee's POV

    The rest of the group had fallen behind when Ryan and Pete were fighting for my backpack, so we waited for them.
    "O my goth! I'm so gonna get in trouble for this!" Summer pouted.
    "But it was funny, wasn't it? How Ryan kicked Brendon's ass?" I laughed.
    "Uh-hu." Summer giggled.
    "Ya, it was. Wasn't it?" Ryan said. "The way I kicked him in the stomach and all."
    "You really taught that guy a lesson." Andy exclaimed. We all laughed.
    "Thanks for saving my ass, Vee." Ryan gave me another warm kiss on the cheek and whispered in my ear. "I'm looking forward to hanging out with you everyday, Vee."
    We smiled at each other.
    "Well, I'm really experienced at breaking yardsticks on people's heads, ya know?"
    "Ya, I could tell." I felt Pete walk closer to me, my arm brushed against him. He grabbed my arm and we started walking faster, almost running.

PETE'S POV

    "WHY THE HURRY, PETE?" ASKED VEE AS SHE LOOKED OVER HER SHOULDER. I DID THE SAME AND I SAW THE GROUP FAR BACK IN THE HALLWAY. PERFECT.
    "OJ, I WANNA MAKE SURE WE GET THAT TABLE BY THE WINDOW."
    "OH." WE WALKED INSIDE THE CLASS AND SAT AT OUR PREFERRED TABLE. I HEARD SOME PEOPLE SNICKER AND POINT AT US AS WE PASSED BY. I FLIPPED THEM OFF WHEN VEE WASN'T LOOKING. IT WAS PROBABLY ALL BECAUSE OF THE FIGHT. WE TOOK OUR NOTEBOOKS OUT.
    THE TEACHER, MRS. SMITH STARTED TO TALK, BUT I WASN'T REALLY PAYING ATTENTION. INSTEAD, I STARTED DOODLING IN MY NOTEBOOK, AND DREW, AS VEE WOULD PUT IT, A 'BAT MOBILE THINGIE'. MY NECKLACE. I'D MADE IT IN ART CLASS LAST YEAR, JUST FOR FUN. I KEPT TELLING VEE THAT HEN I GREW TO BE AN ADULT, I'D BE A FASHION DESIGNER AND IN A ROCK BAND. I HAD TO SAY, I DID HAVE A GOOD FASHION SENSE.

    RYAN, SUMMER, BOB, AND ANDY STEPPED INTO THE ROOM AND RUSHED OVER TO OUR TABLE.

    "WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOIN'?" SUMMER ASKED.

    "NOTHING, LIKE ALWAYS" VEE ANSWERED.

    "I'M AS BORED AS HELL." SUMMER SAID.

    "YA! I'VE ALWAYS HATED THIS CLASS!"

freshman freak or comeback of the year

 [[Ch4]]

 

 **Sorry it's taken so long, but I've been busy working on another fan fic with Hispanicxaxthedisco and Panicswhore. Plz check it out. For me???**

 

 

 

VEE'S POV

 

     "Who's that hottie?"Summer asks me as Ryan takes a seat near the front of the room.

     "Oh,he's Ryan,"I answer. "I met him in the mall while you left me at the bench."

     "Ooh, he looks nice. Which store?"She winked at me suggestively.

     "Eew!Not in there!"I said. "Do I look like that?"

     "Maybe!"She laughs. Then we turn around and hear Andy yell.

     "Bob,please stop calling me that!"He pleaded.

     "Andy Hurley Trump! Andy Hurley Trump!"Sang Bob.

     "Bob,be nice!"Summer said.

     "Okay,I'll be nice to Andy Hurley Trump."He laughed crazily, falling out of the chair.

     "Knock it off, Bob!"I said as I helped him up.

     "Ooh!You have nice blue-black hair!"He exclaimed. He pulled at my hair and I fell down with him again. I landed on top of Bob Bryar with a big "THUD!" noise. Everyone in the class turned to look at us and quieted down.

     "Hey!Who's That girl on top of that freak,Bob!"I heard Brendon Flowers, a ''cool clique kid'' say. Some of the class started laughing like crazy.

     Brendon came towards me and pulled me up by the hair. He turned me around to look at my face.

    "Who is that?"a girl screamed.

     "It's that Veronica girl!"Brendon laughed. He pulled my hair harder and stood me up straight. I felt tears form in my eyes because of the pain. I tried to hit him, but my body was in shock and wouldn't respond to my commands.

     "Leave me the fuck alone, you idiot!"I yelled in his face. I managed to get close enough to land a good scratch at his face. He backed away and let me go.

     "That was my face,bitch!!"He yelled, slapping me and holding his wound.

    The slap really hurt because Brendon was strong. Football-player strong. I fell hard on my side and Summer came running towards me. The class yelled the classical and predictable "Fight!Fight!" chant.

    I suddenly saw Ryan and Pete stand up and come closer,too. Ryan kicked Brendon from behind and Pete grabbed Summer and us, holding us close protectively in his arms.

    Ryan punched Brendon on the nose and kicked him hard on the stomach, the impact making Brendon fall hard onto the floor.

     Pete let go of us when he saw that other clique guys were getting up and going after Ryan. Bob also joined in. Ryan received a hard blow to the head from Brendon. I held on to Summer's hand as we watched Andy go into the fight,too. I could tell she was really scared by the way she had a tight grip on my hand. I decided we couldn't just stand here and watch our friends get beat up. We needed to help,too.

     "Let's go help,Summer!"I told her.

     "You sure?"I nodded. " 'Kay then, Vee!"
    A boy by the name of Reuben was holding Ryan while Brendon was hitting him. I grabbed Mr. Walker's yardstick and hit Reuben so hard on the head, it broke. He let Ryan go,dropping to the floor.

     Bob went after Brendon, slamming the clique boy's head against the hard wall again and again. Blood poured out of Brendon's nose.

     Ryan ran after the star football player, Michael who was holding Pete in a death grip, trying to choke him. Ryan threw himself at the quarterback and they both landed on top of a desk, breaking it in half.

     Pete and Andy started beating up other guys and one of them threw Andy into the trash can.

     As I was helping Andy out, I heard someone yell for the school security and I tried to warn all my friends, but we were so into the fight, it didn't seem to matter. All the rules seemed to mean nothing at that moment.

     "STOP!!!!"I heard the voice of the principal, Mr. Arango yell at the top of his lungs. Everyone froze and the fight ended abruptly.

     Most of the tables were turned upside down and the floor was totes trashed, loose-leaf papers and wood splinters littering the floor. And I knew at that moment that the chances of me and my friends getting along with the clique kids were history. But I didn't really care.

     

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

freshman freak or comeback of the year

[[ch3]]

 

VEE'S POV

 

    It was difficult to go to school the next day. I was a little worried about what my other friends, Andy Hurley and Bob Bryar, might think about my new look. I jumped into the shower and when I caught a glimpse of my new hair in the bathroom mirror, I swear my heart stopped. It looked so freakin' fright!!!! I was looking forward to maybe seeing Ryan in school.

     I had woken up late and barely had time to apply my eyeliner. I hurried downstairs. I was going to make oatmeal in the microwave,but the fucking thing didn't work, so I had to eat cold oatmeal. I dressed into a plain black tee with a long-sleeved purple and black stripped shirt underneath , dark purple jeans, and rushed outside. I found Pete there,waiting for me.

        It was uncanny to see him there because I usually went to Pete's house to pick him up, but this time he'd come to mine.

     He was wearing an aqua-blue polo with a black shirt that had pink letters on it and plain dark blue jeans.

     I sighed. The ''Clandestine'' [as he called it] necklace was hanging from his neck, like always. He looked good today.

     ''Hey,Vee! Hurry up or we'll be late!'' I jumped down the rest of my house's stair steps to join him.

 

PETE'S POV

 

''GOOD MORNING, HAWKINGSTON! THIS IS BEN KENNING AT KFCU RADIO...''

I WOKE UP TO THE VOICE OF MY FAVE RADIO PERSONALITY, BEN KENNING. I RUBBED MY EYES AND CHECKED MY ALARM DOCK,  7:30AM. I GOT UP AND RUSHED INTO THE SHOWER. THEN I REMEMBERED WHY I HAD WOKEN UP A BIT EARLIER. I WAS GONNA PICK UP VEE AND WALK WITH HER TO SCHOOL. I WASHED MY HAIR LIKE 4 TIMES AND RUBBED REAL HARD, UNTIL MY FINGERS WERE NUMB. I WANTED TO LOOK GOOD TODAY. I PUT ON LOTS OF BODY WASH AND HEARD KENNING TALKING ABOUT PET SHRIMP AND IF THEY SHOULD OR SHOULDN'T BE LEGAL. WEIRD, WHO'D WANT A PET SHRIMP ANYWAY? I RINSED MYSELF THEN I RUSHED OUT OF THE SHOWER, NEARLY TRIPPING AS I RAN TO MY ROOM AND SPENT A LONG LIME DEBATING ON WHAT TO WEAR; A GREEN SHIRT OR A BLACK SHIRT UNDERNEATH MY POLO. I DECIDED ON THE BLACK OUTFIT.AS I HAD SAID, I HAD TO LOOK MY BEST TODAY. I COMBED MY HAIR IN A BANG OVER MY LEFT EYE, PUT ON EYELINER AND HEADED FOR THE KITCHEN. I MADE SOME POP TARTS AND STUFFED THEM INTO MY MOUTH. I GRABBED SOME OJ AND GULPED IT DOWN, THEN I BRUSHED MY TEETH AND PUT MY BLACK BACKPACK OVER MY SHOULDER. IT HAD A BUNCH OF BAND PATCHES ON IT. I RUSHED OUT THE DOOR AND RAN ALL THE WAY TO VEE'S HOUSE. I HAD TO WAIT FOR WHAT SEEMED LIKE HOURS OUTSIDE OF HER HOUSE UNTIL SHE FINALLY CAME OUT. SHE LOOKED...AMAZING.I SAW HER SURVEY WHAT I WAS WEARING AND I WAS GLAD SHE SEEMED TO LIKE IT.

    ''HEY, VEE! HURRY UP OR WE'LL BE LATE!" SHE RAN DOWN THE STAIRS AND JOINED ME.

    SHE LOOKED INTO MY EYES AND SAID, ''I'M SO NERVOUS, PETE!'' SHE LOOKED REALLY WORRIED.

    "DON'T BE! YOU LOOK GREAT, '' I SAID, TRYING TO COMFORT HER.''YOU LOOK...MALCONTENT.'' WE GRINNED AT EACH OTHER.

     HER EYES SHONE AND SHE HELD UP HER HEAD CONFIDENTLY.

    "YOU DON'T LOOK TOO BAD YOURSELF,'' SHE SMILED.

    I FORCED A SMILE. I LOOKED GOOD, BUT NOT GOOD ENOUGH. I SIGHED. I GUESS I'D HAVE TO TRY BETTER NEXT TIME...

VEE'S POV

    We ran quickly to school and walked through the halls of Andrew McKenzie High. I spotted my friend, Andy Hurley, by his locker. I walked over and tapped him on the shoulder. He turned around and stared at me wide-eyed.

    "Are you a new student?"Andy asked.

    "No,"I laughed. "it's me,Vee."

    "Vee?!" He snorted. "Yeah, right!" I didn't know if I should feel offended or not by him not believing me.

    "No,it really is."

    "No way,Vee! Is that really you?"

    "Yeah!" I hugged him.

    "Y-You did this to her?!"Andy asked Pete.

    "Some of it, yeah. It was, after all, My idea."He grinned proudly. "She looks good, huh?"

    "Uh-huh."

    " Well, let's hurry, Pete." I tugged at his arm. "We'll all be late for History." It seemed we always were late to everything these days...

    Pete, Andy, and I rushed down the hallway and into Mr. Walker's class. I sat down with Pete and Andy along with Summer and my good buddy Bob who were already sitting at the table. We all sat in a back corner of the class.

    "Welcome to class,everyone!" greeted Mr. Walker. "Today's a free day, so we'll talk about whatever you want! Have fun, you guys deserve it since you scored high on that big test before winter break!"

    Everyone cheered and the chatter started almost immediately.

    "Vee, hi!"Summer hugged me tight.

    "Vee?"Bob asked, confused. "Where's Vee, you guys?" He scanned the classroom carefully. "I don't see her..."

    "Oh, she didn't come today,"Pete informed Bobert."Something horrible happened and she couldn't come..."

    "Why? What happened to her?"

    "Oh, she got ran over by a taco truck yesterday,"Pete said, so seriously he almost fooled me,too, even though I knew it wasn't true. I punched him on the arm and he only grinned.
    "Oh,no! Is she okay?"

    "I dunno."Pete shrugged."She's in the hospital.''

    "Why don't we skip class and go see her?"Bob asked."I gotta take her a green apple.''

    "A green apple?"Summer looked confused.

    "Yeah,"Bob looked at Summer as if she was dumb for not knowing this." 'Cuz they say that if you don't eat a green apple the day after you get run over by a taco truck, you'll have a phobia of the three most delicious things in the world:tacos,burritos, and tortas!!"

    "I don't think that's true,"Andy stated.

    "Oh, yes it is!"argued Bobert."My cousin, he-he got ran over by one and now he cries every time he hears these three words:tacos, burritos, and tortas! And he can't walk the streets because there's a taco truck in almost every corner.''

    I laughed. "No, I'm right here,Bob,"I insisted.

    "Bob turned and looked at me."Who the hell...?"

    "Ya, I didn't believe it at first either,"said Andy.

    "No,wait, isn't that Pete's date from that party?"asked Bob.

     "Huh?" I asked, confused.

     "The one that was drunk and passed out on the couch?"Bob offered.

     "What?"I asked Pete. "What party?"

 

PETE'S POV

     

     ''WHAT PARTY?'' ASKED VEE, CONFUSED.

     ''A DRUNK GIRL?" SUMMER EMPHASIZED THE WORD AND LOOKED AT ME SUSPICIOUSLY.

     OH, NO! DAMN YOU,BOB!, I THOUGHT. I GLARED ANGRILY AT HIM, BUT HE DIDN'T EVEN FLINCH. HE PROBABLY DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE WHAT HE'D JUST DONE.

     ''WHAT PARTY?"ASKED VEE AGAIN. SHE LOOKED A LITTLE IMPATIENT THAT I HADN'T ANSWERED HER.

     ''UMM...''I ANSWERED, FEELING MYSELF REDDEN. THINK FAST PETE, THINK FAST!!''ERM, IT'S A LONG STORY?" IT CAME OUT MORE LIKE A QUESTION THAN A STATEMENT.

    ''OH, BUT WE HAVE TIME, PETEY, WE HAVE TIME,''VEE SMILED EVILLY. MY FOREHEAD WRINKLED IN WORRY.

    ''YOU,YOU MISCREANT!!''I WHISPERED.

     SHE JUST LAUGHED.''MWAHAHAHAHA!!"

    "I DON'T FEEL COMFORTABLE--''

    BOB RUDELY INTERRUPTED ME. OH, CRAP, NOT THIS STORY!! I THOUGHT AND GROANED.

    "OH,AT THIS PARTY THAT THIS GUY BOYD URIE WAS HOLDING AT HIS HOUSE, PETE AND I WERE INVITED AND  WE WENT 'CAUSE THERE WAS LOTS OF BEER! AND PETE AND I DECIDED TO PLAY THIS LITTLE GAME CALLED, 'HOW MANY GFS CAN YOU GET AT THIS PARTY?' SO WE WENT UP TO THESE GIRLS AND TWO AGREED TO BE MY GIRLFRIENDS AND PETE HAD TWO,TOO, SO WE WERE TIED, BUT AT THE LAST MINUTE, HE FOUND  THIS DRUNK GIRL THAT WAS PASSED OUT ON THE COUCH AND  HE WOKE HER UP AND HE ASKED HER AND SHE MUMBLED YES. SHE SUDDENLY GRABBED HIM AND MADE OUT WITH HIM. PETE LOOKED SCARED AND I SLAPPED HER AND SHE LET HIM GO. THE WE RAN AWAY FROM THE PARTY. TELLING THE STORY MADE ME REMEMBER THAT I STILL OWE PETE $25 FOR THAT.''

    EVERYONE IN THE GROUP TURNED SILENT. DEAD SILENT. I GULPED. HARD. I WAS LOOKING DOWN AT THE FLOOR,BUT I FINALLY HAD THE GUTS TO LOOK UP. THE GIRLS STARED AT ME IN DISGUST. SUMMER SCOOTED AWAY. ANDY MOVED HIS SEAT BETWEEN SUMMER AND BOB.

    I LOOKED EXPECTANTLY AT VEE HOPING NOT TO GET THE SAME TREATMENT. TO MY DISAPPOINTMENT, SHE MADE NO INTENTION OF MAKING EYE CONTACT.

    ''OH,''SHE SAID, WITH DISAPPOINTMENT IN HER VOICE.

    ''I-I CAN EXPLAIN,''I SAID DESPERATELY.WHAT DOES SHE THINK OF ME NOW? DOES SHE THINK OF ME AS A FILTHY BASTARD ?

    "SURE YOU ARE, AND I'M MARRIED TO DONALD TRUMP,'' ANDY SAID SARCASTICALLY.

    ''OH GOD,DUDE!ISN'T HE TOO OLD FOR YOU?"BOB ASKED.

    ''NO,I WAS KIDDING!"

    "UH-HUH!"BOB EYED HIM WITH SUSPICION. ANDY NOTICED MY DISCOMFORT AND SPOKE UP.
    ''WHY WASN'T I INVITED TO THE PARTY,BOB?"ANDY ASKED, EAGER TO CHANGE THE SUBJECT.

    ''UH, I DON'T KNOW. I THINK IT WAS WHEN YOU WERE SICK.''

    I SIGHED AND FELT ROTTEN. I MIGHT'VE JUST LOST MY CHANCE AT IMPRESSING VEE. ONLY IF BOB HADN'T BROUGHT UP THE STORY...

    THE  DOOR SWUNG OPEN. WE ALL LOOKED UP TO SEE MY ARCH RIVAL WALK INSIDE THE CLASSROOM. RYAN.

 

VEE'S POV

 

     I couldn't believe what I had just heard. I had thought Pete was much more decent than that. I was left shocked. I couldn't face him right now, so I averted my eyes onto the floor. Then I heard the class door creak open. Ryan was standing there, a black hood over his head. He smiled at me and walked over to us. He didn't even seem to acknowledge anyone else but me. I sighed and looked into his eyes.

     "Vee, how are you?" Ryan asked as he took a seat and took off his backpack.  I didn't try to hide my excitement and happiness at seeing him again.

     "Hey,Ryro!"I smiled back. "I didn't know we were in the same class."

     "Actually,we weren't, but I convinced the principal to let me change periods."He glanced down for a second, seemingly shy, but looked up quickly.He took a hold of my hands in his. His were so soft and warm..."I changed periods just to be with...you."

     Pete came closer to me and snatched my hands from Ryan's. "So,Babe, where are we going after school?Do you wanna have a picnic in the park again?"

     I stared at him and pulled away my hands. He frowned. What was he tlking about? Why was he acting so weird? Pete never held my hands. I got back to talking to Ryan.

     "But...you don't have plans for lunch... do ya?"Asked Ryan innocently.

     "No,not really,"I answered.

 

RYAN'S POV

 

     I Glared At Pete As I Saw Him Snatch Away Vee's Soft Hands. He Gave Me A Quick Lopsided Grin And Cocked His Brow Up Slightly. Then He Turned To Vee.

     "So,Babe. Where Are We Going After school?Do You Wanna Have A Picnic In The Park Again?"

     I Stared At Vee,Confused. So They Were....Together? She Stared Back At Him For A Moment Then pulled Away Her Delicate Hands. Pete Frowned, And I Wanted To Laugh At Him.

     "But ...You Don't Have Plans For Lunch... Do Ya?"I Asked With Fake Innocence.

     "No, Not Really." She Replied.

     I Smiled At Her Shining My Bright White Teeth, And Cocking My Head To the Side In A Way I Knew I Looked Cute. "Alright, Then. We Can Do Something Together..." I Saw A Gleam Of Happiness In Her Eyes.

     "Vee, Don't You Remember That We Were Gonna have A Tickle Fight In The Computer Lab When Ms. Simpson Is Gone?" Pete Asked, Butting Into The Conversation.

     I Rolled My Eyes At Him.

     There He Went With His Stupid Interruptions.

     "Don't Tell Me You're Scared Of Being Beaten." He Grinned.

     "Tickle Fight?" Asked Vee.

 

VEE'S POV    

 

     "Tickle Fight?" I asked Pete, not remembering ever saying anything about a tickle fight.

     "Oh, yeah, we talked about it  a week ago."

     I didn't remember but I assumed that Pete was right. "Oh, sure."

     "Yes!! I mean..the tickle fight is on!!!!" He grinned and held my hand. Pete and his weird ideas.

     Ryan sighed. "Sorry, Ryan." I apologized.

     "Oh, it's OK, maybe another time, yeah?"Ryan Ross, assured me.He forced a smile and got up. He grabed his backpack, and gave me an unexpected kiss on the cheek."

     "Well, bye Vee." Then he left.

 

 RYAN'S POV

     I Frowned When I Found Out About The Tickle Fight. Stupid Pete.

     "Sorry Ryan," Vee Said, And Gave Me An Apologetic Glance.

     "Oh, It's Okay, Maybe Another Time, Yeah?" I Tell Her Flashing A Forced Smile.I Get Up And Do The Unexpected. Pete Looks Surprised As I Kissed Her On The Cheek. "Well, Bye Vee," I Whispered And Left.

     I Couldn't Help But Smile Knowing That I Left Pete Angry As I Took A Seat In The Front Of the Class. You Might Have Won This Small Battle, Wentz, I Think.  But I'll Win The War.

     I Look Over My Shoulder And See Vee. I'll Win The War For Sure, I Think, As The Chatter Around Me Grows And The Girls Speculate About Who This New Comer, A.K.A. me, Is.

 

     

        

    

 

 

 

 

 

freshman freak or comeback of the year

[[ch2]]

 

VEE'S POV

 

"C'mon Vee" Pete told me after school."lets go to my house ." I did as he said and we walked to Pete's place

  "Sit Vee!" he instructed as I entered his room. I removed a lot of clothes and books from his bed to sit down on. I layed my head on his red and black pillow case. My eyes were curious and looked around at the walls covered with posters. Pete was digging through his see-through cabinets.

    "Here" he handed me a black eyeliner pencil. Eyeliner , make-up was something I wasn't very found of. I was surprised he'd even ask of me to do so , I  felt my mouth drop.

  "Oh, c'mon, you'd said you'd change! Give it a try!" He threw another batch of dirty laundry to the floor to make space for himself to sit next to me. His bright hazel eyes shone with the sunlight that managed to come through the closed curtains.

  "Ok," I said and headed to the full length mirror in the room.

 

PETE'S POV

 

    "OK,"VEE SAID AND STARTED APPLYING THE EYELINER I HAD JUST GIVEN HER. I HAD SEEN A LOT OF GIRLS WITH IT AND I THOUGHT SHE'D LOOK PERFECT WITH IT, TOO.
SHE LASTED A LONG TIME LOOKING AT HERSELF IN THE MIRROR WHEN I FINALLY SPOKE UP.

    "FINISHED?" I ASKED.
    "YA PRETTY MUCH. "THANKS PETE." SHE TURNED AROUND AND SMILED. A SMILE MEANT FOR ME ONLY. I FELT MY HEART STOP AND MANAGED A SMILE BACK. SHE LOOKED GORGEOUS.

  "SHALL WE GO SHOPPING?" I WANTED THE MAKE OVER TO GO ALL OUT.

   "SHOULDN'T WE GO WITH SUMMER, TOO?" VEE WAS REFERRING TO OUR OTHER LONG TIME FRIEND.
    "SURE, CALL HER UP, BUT I'M COMING ALONG ANYWAY." I GAVE HER A CHEEKY GRIN. "NOW YOU WONT BE ABLE To GET RID OF ME."

    "IF I COULD'VE I WOULD'VE DONE SO LONG AGO...." SHE SIGHED.

   "HEY!"

 

VEE'S POV

 

    Pete and I walked to Summer Wright's house. I knocked on her door and she opened it right away.

    "Vee! Pete! what are you guys doing here?" She sounded surprised.

    "Well, we were wondering if you'd like to go shopping with us," I explained.

    "Sure! Just let me get my AP tote bag."She ran upstairs and left us out in the sidewalk. Then when she came out we caught a bus to go to the mall.

 

SUMMER'S POV

 

    "Jerry! Come over here!" I screamed to my little brother who was running around the kitchen. He giggled and hid behind the table. I'm usually a really patient person, but today, I was having none of this.Brownie and The Patient,the family cat and dog, ran between my legs and I nearly tripped.

The door bell rang and I answered it. Vee and Pete were standing outside. They invited me to go to the mall with them.

    "Sure! just let me get my AP tote bag,'' I  said and ran upstairs.I grabbed the bag and yelled,"Mom! take care of Jerry cuz I'm gonna go out with Vee and Pete,ok?"

     "Alright." My mom sighed as she got out of her room and closed the door shut behind her. We both ran downstairs."Have fun!"

     I waved as I closed the front door behind me and joined Pete and Vee outside.

     "God,it's cold,"I said as we walked to the bus stop. I wrapped my hoodie tighter around me.

     "I know,"Vee replied."But don't worry,I think the bus'll be here soon"

     And like magic,the bus arrived a few seconds afterwards.We all hopped in and took a seat in the back.

     "What do you guys wanna do at the mall?" i asked Pete and Vee.

     "We're gonna give Vee a make over,like X-treme makeover:rebellious emo edition,"Pete grinned.

     We all laughed.

     "Makeover,huh?" I glanced at Vee and noticed she wore eyeliner."That eyeliner really compliments your dark eyes,Vee. "

     "Thanks."

     "So... are we going to Hot Topic?"

    "Duh,"Pete said.

     There was silence until we got to the mall.

 

VEE'S POV

     When we arrived at the mall,we went inside Hot Topic and Pete and Summer picked out  some new outfits for me. I really loved the My Chem outfit Pete picked out for me,complete with a shirt,hoodie,a studded belt, and black Converse sneakers.

    The colors didn't really vary, only black,grey,white,red,dark and neon green,dark purple, and dark blue were the colors for the clothes.

   "Get this one!"Summer urged, holding up a white shirt w/ pink skulls on it.

    "Summer,you know I hate pink!"I replied.

    "Oh,sorry,"Her cheeks brightened as she put it down. We finished up our shopping when Pete said,"Oh,and one last thing,gotta dye your hair.

    I couldn't hide my shock."What?"

    "Just,just follow me."Pete led us into Judy's Salon.

 

PETE'S POV

 

    I FELT THAT IF VEE REALLY WANTED TO HAVE A MAKE-OVER, SHE WOULD HAVE TO GET HER HAIR DYED.AND I KNEW JUST THE PLACE TO GO, JUDY'S HAIR SALON, WHERE I ALWAYS GOT MY HAIR PRODUCTS.

    "HI, CHRISTI!" I TOLD THE OWNER'S DAUGHTER WHO WAS SITTING IN THE BACK OF THE COUNTER,FLIPPING THROUGH AN AP ISSUE. I'VE KNOWN  THAT CHRISTI LEGASSI HAS HAD A CRUSH ON ME SINCE THE 6TH GRADE. I SUSPECTED THIS AT FIRST BECAUSE OF THE WAY SHE LOOKED AT ME, WITH LOVE STRUCK EYES, AND HOW SHE'D BLUSH WHEN I GAVE HER THE SMALLEST COMPLIMENT. HER FRIEND ANA MARIA CONFIRMED THIS TO ME JUST BEFORE WINTER BREAK. SHE TOLD ME THAT CHRISTI HAD WANTED TO ASK ME TO GO AS HER DATE TO THE DANCE THEY'D BEEN HOLDING AT SCHOOL BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS, BUT THAT SHE WAS TOO NERVOUS TO ASK ME. I GUESS SHE EXPECTED THAT I'D GO ASK CHRISTI TO THE DANCE WHEN I KNEW THIS,BUT I DIDN'T. I WASN'T INTO HER OR THOSE KINDS OF THINGS.       

     I ALWAYS USED HER LIKING ME TO MY ADVANTAGE.

     "HEY, CHRISTI." I GAVE HER MY MOST CHARMING SMILE. "I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY,BUT I'D LIKE IT IF YOU COULD HELP MY FRIEND VEE HERE WITH GETTING HIGHLIGHTS."    

     "IT'S OK, PETE."

     "BUT WONT YOUR MOM GET MAD? I MEAN, I DON'T WANT TO GET YOU IN TROUBLE." I FEIGNED A WORRIED EXPRESSION.

     "DON'T WORRY SHE'S OUT OF TOWN, OUT THE NATION,ACTUALLY. VISITING AN OLD FRIEND IN EUROPE OR SOMETHING. SHE'LL NEVER KNOW."SHE GRINNED AT ME.

     ''DO YOU THINK IT'S POSSIBLE TO DYE HER HAIR COMPLETELY BLACK AND THEN PUT BLUE STREAKS IN IT?''

     "YA. WAIT HERE WHILE I GET ALL THE STUFF READY."SHE SAID AND WALKED IN TO THE BACK OF THE SALON.

     

 VEE'S POV

     

     I was really surprised that we,were,well Pete was convincing Christi to do the hair for free. I wondered if Pete actually felt anything for Christi, which made me a little uncomfortable, although I have no idea why. I quickly dismissed the thought , thinking that I'd only seen him charm her when it was convenient for him.

     "But... are you sure she won't mess up on my hair?" I asked Pete, unsure.

     "Ya, she'll be good, Vee. Don't worry, she's been doing this for some time now and has been taught by Judy."

     "I'm not so sure I wanna do this Pete. i mean, you didn't even talk to me about dyeing my hair..."

     " I'm not sure I trust Christi either," Summer agreed.

     "You guys are so cautious!"Pete laughed. She came back from the room and he flashed her another of his dazzling smiles.

     Summer and Pete had to sit down, snacking on burritos, for a while until my blue highlights were finished.

     I sat on the chair for so long my butt felt sore when I finally got up.Pete thanked Christi, kissed her cheek[which visibly made her weak at the knees, but he didn't seem to notice] and we left.

     "Go ahead and change into some of the new clothes,Vee,"Summer insisted.

     So I got up and went into the mall's bathroom, coming out in black cargo pants with a chain hanging by the side,a black Blaqk Audio shirt with a long-sleeved white shirt underneath it, and a black hoodie with a large skull on the back. My newly styled hair had a bang on the right side of my face, so half my face wasn't showing.

     "You look...different,but in a good way,"Summer hugged me and Pete grinned at me.

     "You look amazing,"Pete assured me."I'm craving ice cream."Pete rubbed his tummy." Do you guys want an ice cream or something,too?''

     "Yup,"I answered."You know what flavors we want."Pete nodded and headed off towards the food court as Summer took a seat next to me on a bench.

     "You look so fright,Vee!" Summer stared at me and smiled.

     "Thanks, I guess."

     "I think everyone else thinks that,too."She said as she took a look at the passerby s.I looked,too and got odd stares from middle-aged people,some disgusted looks and a few approving looks from fellow teens."Well, almost everyone,"Summer corrected herself.

     "I guess I do--"

     "Ooh!" Summer gasped.I turned around to see her pointing at a nearby store. There was a  a big sign on the glass double-doors that read 'HUGE SALE!! Up to 60% OFF MERCHANDISE!!' "I'll be right back!" Summer said as she ran into the store.

     I sighed. That's Summer for you. She can never resist sales. As I was lost in my thoughts, wondering if I should join Summer so I wouldn't be sitting alone here, I didn't notice a guy sit on the bench next to me.

     "Hey, what are we thinking?" He asked me in a raspy voice. I turned around startled and looked at him. His right eye was hidden under a large brunette bang combed down on the side of his face. The rest of his hair was a bit spiky in the back. He flashed me a charming smile.

     "My name's Ryan,"he continued. "What's yours?"

     "Veronica,but call me Vee."

     "Ok,Vee." He smiled again and inched a bit closer to me. My eyes were lost in his chocolaty brown ones and I noticed that he also wore eyeliner.

     "That eyeliner looks great on you,"I told him."It really compliments your eyes."

     "Thanks,"his white smile widened.''You look fright,too." I blushed a little at the compliment.  No boy [besides Pete, of course] had ever told me I looked good.

     "So,do you..."he trailed off  as we saw Pete running towards us.

     

PETE'S POV

 

    I LEFT THE GIRLS AND HEADED OFF TO THE ICE CREAM STAND'S COUNTER.

    "WHAT CAN I GET YOU,SIR?" ASKED THE DUDE BEHIND THE COUNTER. I ORDERED 3 ICE CREAM CONES AND PAYED THE CASHIER AS HE HANDED OVER THE CONES.

    I STARTED WALKING BACK TO THE BENCH WHEN I SAW A BOY SITTING NEXT TO VEE ON THE BENCH. THEY WERE TALKING AND HE SMILED AS HE LOOKED AT VEE BLUSHING.

    ANGER BOILED INSIDE OF ME  AND I TRIED TO WALK TO THE BENCH,TRYING TO ACT CALM,BUT I COULDN'T AND I FOUND MYSELF RUNNING. THEY BOTH TURNED TO LOOK AT ME IN SURPRISE. 

    "VEE!HERE'S YOUR ICE CREAM!'' I HANDED THE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH CONE TO HER AND GAVE HER A QUICK HUG.I SAW THE GUY'S FACE FALL AND SUPPRESSED A SMILE. SERVES HIM RIGHT FOR FLIRTING WITH VEE,I THOUGHT.

    "OH,YOU'RE WITH COMPANY,"I STARED AT THE GUY AND FEIGNED SURPRISE IN MY VOICE.

     "UMM...YEAH,"VEE ANSWERED.

     "I'M RYAN,''THE GUY SAID.RYAN. WHAT AN UGLY NAME. SUITS HIM WELL,TOO.

     "PETE."I SHOOK HANDS WITH THE CREEP RELUCTANTLY MORE OUT OF COURTESY THAN WANTING TO. I COULDN'T LOOK BAD IN FRONT OF VEE.

     "SO,VEE," RYAN SHIFTED HIS ATTENTION BACK TO HER AND I GLARED AT HIM ANGRILY AND  EDGED CLOSER TO HER.I PLACED MY HAND AROUND VEE'S DELICATE WAIST.  SHE STARED AT ME QUESTIONINGLY,BUT SAID NOTHING. I JUST GAVE HER MY BEST SMILE."WHERE DO YOU GO TO SCHOOL?"

     "TO ANDREW MCKENZIE HIGH,'' SHE ANSWERED.

     "WITH ME,''I ADDED.

     ''OH.'' HE FROWNED.

     ''YOU?'' VEE ASKED.

     ''YA,I GO THERE,TOO.''HE SMILED EVILLY AT ME AND VEE.I WANTED TO PUNCH HIM.I KNEW HIS INTENTIONS.''FRESHMEN?''

     ''UH-HUH.''

     ''YES,FRESHMEN.''

    "ME,TOO.''HIS SMILE WIDENED AND I GRITTED MY TEETH.''SO I GUESS I'LL SEE YOU AT SCHOOL,VEE.''HE PLACED HIS HAND ON HERS,GAVE HER ANOTHER OF HIS SMILES,THEN LEFT.

         
   
 

RYAN'S  POV

     

     I Smiled To Myself As I Walked Through The Rest Of The Mall. The Girl  I Had Just Met,Vee, Was Very Attractive And Interesting. Our Conversation Had Been Going Great Until That Pete Character Had Interrupted It. He Was Nothing But Slime.

     I Couldn't Believe My Luck And Couldn't Stop Thinking About Her. I Was Glad That We Went To The Same School.That Meant I'd Get To See her Again, But One Thing Kept Bugging Me: Was Pete Her Boyfriend??

    Nah. I Shrugged Off The Thought And Headed For The Mall's Parking Lot.As I Got Into The My Black BMW Convertible And Drove Home,  I Smiled Once More. My Good Friend Wilmer Was Asleep In The Back Seat Again. I Sighed. He Was Such A Lazy Ass. Well, If Pete Was Vee's Bf, He Was About To Lose Her. I Laughed Like A Maniac And Turned On The Radio. Green Day's Extraordinary Girl Was Playing. How Appropriate, I Thought As I Turned Up The Volume. I Hoped Wilmer Wouldn't Wake. I Wanted Vee And I Wasn't About To Let  Him Get Her Without A Fight.Tough Break,Pete.Tough Break.

 

VEE'S POV

     

     When Ryan smiled at me, I felt a deep sigh escape my lips. He had the sexiest smile I've ever seen.

     "Bye,''he said quietly and turned around,walking away. I thought Ryan was cute.Really cute. I bit my lip.

     "Vee,Vee!"I looked  up to see Pete standing in front of me, a worried expression fixed on his face.''Who is he? Do you know him from somewhere else?" he spoke these words with great urgency, as if it was the most important thing in the world for him to know.

     "Uh,no. He just met me a few minutes ago and we talked. That's all.''

     ''Oh.''Pete looked relieved. He grabbed my shopping bags and commented,''I don't recall ever seeing him at school.''

     ''Me, neither,''I admitted.''But it's a big school. You can't possibly know everyone in it.'' Pete shrugged as I dug into my ice cream. I wondered why he was acting all weird. Almost as if he were jealous... but of what?

     ''I'm done!'' Summer announced as she handed Pete a bunch of bags to carry.

     ''Whoa!'' He exclaimed as he took a hold of the bags.''These are heavy!"

    Summer wiped sweat from her forehead.''Carrying bags is a man's job.''

    ''Ya, and getting us bankrupt is yours!'' Pete complained,looking at Summer's receipt.

    I laughed and nearly choked on my ice cream. Pete handed Summer her cone and she licked it.

    "Mmm,this is good,''she smiled.

    Pete glanced at his watch.''Um,let's get home now. It's getting really late and I don't wanna miss the bus.''

    ''Alright.'' We rode the bus home and walked together away from the bus stop. Pete handed Summer her bags as we neared her street. She waved bye and we waved back and Pete and I started walking home.

    "Thanks for helping me carry this,'' I thanked him as I grabbed my stuff from him.

    "No problemo,''he replied.

    " 'Night Pete,'' I smiled at him and inserted my key to the door.

    " 'Night.'' he repeated and walked down the block.

    I closed the main door to my house and departed to my room for the night, falling into a doze.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

  

 

 

freshman freak or comeback of the year

[[ch2]]

 

VEE'S POV

 

"C'mon Vee" Pete told me after school."lets go to my house ." I did as he said and we walked to Pete's place

  "Sit Vee!" he instructed as I entered his room. I removed a lot of clothes and books from his bed to sit down on. I layed my head on his red and black pillow case. My eyes were curious and looked around at the walls covered with posters. Pete was digging through his see-through cabinets.

    "Here" he handed me a black eyeliner pencil. Eyeliner , make-up was something I wasn't very found of. I was surprised he'd even ask of me to do so , I  felt my mouth drop.

  "Oh, c'mon, you'd said you'd change! Give it a try!" He threw another batch of dirty laundry to the floor to make space for himself to sit next to me. His bright hazel eyes shone with the sunlight that managed to come through the closed curtains.

  "Ok," I said and headed to the full length mirror in the room.

 

PETE'S POV

 

    "OK,"VEE SAID AND STARTED APPLYING THE EYELINER I HAD JUST GIVEN HER. I HAD SEEN A LOT OF GIRLS WITH IT AND I THOUGHT SHE'D LOOK PERFECT WITH IT, TOO.
SHE LASTED A LONG TIME LOOKING AT HERSELF IN THE MIRROR WHEN I FINALLY SPOKE UP.

    "FINISHED?" I ASKED.
    "YA PRETTY MUCH. "THANKS PETE." SHE TURNED AROUND AND SMILED. A SMILE MEANT FOR ME ONLY. I FELT MY HEART STOP AND MANAGED A SMILE BACK. SHE LOOKED GORGEOUS.

  "SHALL WE GO SHOPPING?" I WANTED THE MAKE OVER TO GO ALL OUT.

   "SHOULDN'T WE GO WITH SUMMER, TOO?" VEE WAS REFERRING TO OUR OTHER LONG TIME FRIEND.
    "SURE, CALL HER UP, BUT I'M COMING ALONG ANYWAY." I GAVE HER A CHEEKY GRIN. "NOW YOU WONT BE ABLE To GET RID OF ME."

    "IF I COULD'VE I WOULD'VE DONE SO LONG AGO...." SHE SIGHED.

   "HEY!"

 

VEE'S POV

 

    Pete and I walked to Summer Wright's house. I knocked on her door and she opened it right away.

    "Vee! Pete! what are you guys doing here?" She sounded surprised.

    "Well, we were wondering if you'd like to go shopping with us," I explained.

    "Sure! Just let me get my AP tote bag."She ran upstairs and left us out in the sidewalk. Then when she came out we caught a bus to go to the mall.

 

SUMMER'S POV

 

    "Jerry! Come over here!" I screamed to my little brother who was running around the kitchen. He giggled and hid behind the table. I'm usually a really patient person, but today, I was having none of this.Brownie and The Patient,the family cat and dog, ran between my legs and I nearly tripped.

The door bell rang and I answered it. Vee and Pete were standing outside. They invited me to go to the mall with them.

    "Sure! just let me get my AP tote bag,'' I  said and ran upstairs.I grabbed the bag and yelled,"Mom! take care of Jerry cuz I'm gonna go out with Vee and Pete,ok?"

     "Alright." My mom sighed as she got out of her room and closed the door shut behind her. We both ran downstairs."Have fun!"

     I waved as I closed the front door behind me and joined Pete and Vee outside.

     "God,it's cold,"I said as we walked to the bus stop. I wrapped my hoodie tighter around me.

     "I know,"Vee replied."But don't worry,I think the bus'll be here soon"

     And like magic,the bus arrived a few seconds afterwards.We all hopped in and took a seat in the back.

     "What do you guys wanna do at the mall?" i asked Pete and Vee.

     "We're gonna give Vee a make over,like X-treme makeover:rebellious emo edition,"Pete grinned.

     We all laughed.

     "Makeover,huh?" I glanced at Vee and noticed she wore eyeliner."That eyeliner really compliments your dark eyes,Vee. "

     "Thanks."

     "So... are we going to Hot Topic?"

    "Duh,"Pete said.

     There was silence until we got to the mall.

 

VEE'S POV

     When we arrived at the mall,we went inside Hot Topic and Pete and Summer picked out  some new outfits for me. I really loved the My Chem outfit Pete picked out for me,complete with a shirt,hoodie,a studded belt, and black Converse sneakers.

    The colors didn't really vary, only black,grey,white,red,dark and neon green,dark purple, and dark blue were the colors for the clothes.

   "Get this one!"Summer urged, holding up a white shirt w/ pink skulls on it.

    "Summer,you know I hate pink!"I replied.

    "Oh,sorry,"Her cheeks brightened as she put it down. We finished up our shopping when Pete said,"Oh,and one last thing,gotta dye your hair.

    I couldn't hide my shock."What?"

    "Just,just follow me."Pete led us into Judy's Salon.

 

PETE'S POV

 

    I FELT THAT IF VEE REALLY WANTED TO HAVE A MAKE-OVER, SHE WOULD HAVE TO GET HER HAIR DYED.AND I KNEW JUST THE PLACE TO GO, JUDY'S HAIR SALON, WHERE I ALWAYS GOT MY HAIR PRODUCTS.

    "HI, CHRISTI!" I TOLD THE OWNER'S DAUGHTER WHO WAS SITTING IN THE BACK OF THE COUNTER,FLIPPING THROUGH AN AP ISSUE. I'VE KNOWN  THAT CHRISTI LEGASSI HAS HAD A CRUSH ON ME SINCE THE 6TH GRADE. I SUSPECTED THIS AT FIRST BECAUSE OF THE WAY SHE LOOKED AT ME, WITH LOVE STRUCK EYES, AND HOW SHE'D BLUSH WHEN I GAVE HER THE SMALLEST COMPLIMENT. HER FRIEND ANA MARIA CONFIRMED THIS TO ME JUST BEFORE WINTER BREAK. SHE TOLD ME THAT CHRISTI HAD WANTED TO ASK ME TO GO AS HER DATE TO THE DANCE THEY'D BEEN HOLDING AT SCHOOL BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS, BUT THAT SHE WAS TOO NERVOUS TO ASK ME. I GUESS SHE EXPECTED THAT I'D GO ASK CHRISTI TO THE DANCE WHEN I KNEW THIS,BUT I DIDN'T. I WASN'T INTO HER OR THOSE KINDS OF THINGS.       

     I ALWAYS USED HER LIKING ME TO MY ADVANTAGE.

     "HEY, CHRISTI." I GAVE HER MY MOST CHARMING SMILE. "I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY,BUT I'D LIKE IT IF YOU COULD HELP MY FRIEND VEE HERE WITH GETTING HIGHLIGHTS."    

     "IT'S OK, PETE."

     "BUT WONT YOUR MOM GET MAD? I MEAN, I DON'T WANT TO GET YOU IN TROUBLE." I FEIGNED A WORRIED EXPRESSION.

     "DON'T WORRY SHE'S OUT OF TOWN, OUT THE NATION,ACTUALLY. VISITING AN OLD FRIEND IN EUROPE OR SOMETHING. SHE'LL NEVER KNOW."SHE GRINNED AT ME.

     ''DO YOU THINK IT'S POSSIBLE TO DYE HER HAIR COMPLETELY BLACK AND THEN PUT BLUE STREAKS IN IT?''

     "YA. WAIT HERE WHILE I GET ALL THE STUFF READY."SHE SAID AND WALKED IN TO THE BACK OF THE SALON.

     

 VEE'S POV

     

     I was really surprised that we,were,well Pete was convincing Christi to do the hair for free. I wondered if Pete actually felt anything for Christi, which made me a little uncomfortable, although I have no idea why. I quickly dismissed the thought , thinking that I'd only seen him charm her when it was convenient for him.

     "But... are you sure she won't mess up on my hair?" I asked Pete, unsure.

     "Ya, she'll be good, Vee. Don't worry, she's been doing this for some time now and has been taught by Judy."

     "I'm not so sure I wanna do this Pete. i mean, you didn't even talk to me about dyeing my hair..."

     " I'm not sure I trust Christi either," Summer agreed.

     "You guys are so cautious!"Pete laughed. She came back from the room and he flashed her another of his dazzling smiles.

     Summer and Pete had to sit down, snacking on burritos, for a while until my blue highlights were finished.

     I sat on the chair for so long my butt felt sore when I finally got up.Pete thanked Christi, kissed her cheek[which visibly made her weak at the knees, but he didn't seem to notice] and we left.

     "Go ahead and change into some of the new clothes,Vee,"Summer insisted.

     So I got up and went into the mall's bathroom, coming out in black cargo pants with a chain hanging by the side,a black Blaqk Audio shirt with a long-sleeved white shirt underneath it, and a black hoodie with a large skull on the back. My newly styled hair had a bang on the right side of my face, so half my face wasn't showing.

     "You look...different,but in a good way,"Summer hugged me and Pete grinned at me.

     "You look amazing,"Pete assured me."I'm craving ice cream."Pete rubbed his tummy." Do you guys want an ice cream or something,too?''

     "Yup,"I answered."You know what flavors we want."Pete nodded and headed off towards the food court as Summer took a seat next to me on a bench.

     "You look so fright,Vee!" Summer stared at me and smiled.

     "Thanks, I guess."

     "I think everyone else thinks that,too."She said as she took a look at the passerby s.I looked,too and got odd stares from middle-aged people,some disgusted looks and a few approving looks from fellow teens."Well, almost everyone,"Summer corrected herself.

     "I guess I do--"

     "Ooh!" Summer gasped.I turned around to see her pointing at a nearby store. There was a  a big sign on the glass double-doors that read 'HUGE SALE!! Up to 60% OFF MERCHANDISE!!' "I'll be right back!" Summer said as she ran into the store.

     I sighed. That's Summer for you. She can never resist sales. As I was lost in my thoughts, wondering if I should join Summer so I wouldn't be sitting alone here, I didn't notice a guy sit on the bench next to me.

     "Hey, what are we thinking?" He asked me in a raspy voice. I turned around startled and looked at him. His right eye was hidden under a large brunette bang combed down on the side of his face. The rest of his hair was a bit spiky in the back. He flashed me a charming smile.

     "My name's Ryan,"he continued. "What's yours?"

     "Veronica,but call me Vee."

     "Ok,Vee." He smiled again and inched a bit closer to me. My eyes were lost in his chocolaty brown ones and I noticed that he also wore eyeliner.

     "That eyeliner looks great on you,"I told him."It really compliments your eyes."

     "Thanks,"his white smile widened.''You look fright,too." I blushed a little at the compliment.  No boy [besides Pete, of course] had ever told me I looked good.

     "So,do you..."he trailed off  as we saw Pete running towards us.

     

PETE'S POV

 

    I LEFT THE GIRLS AND HEADED OFF TO THE ICE CREAM STAND'S COUNTER.

    "WHAT CAN I GET YOU,SIR?" ASKED THE DUDE BEHIND THE COUNTER. I ORDERED 3 ICE CREAM CONES AND PAYED THE CASHIER AS HE HANDED OVER THE CONES.

    I STARTED WALKING BACK TO THE BENCH WHEN I SAW A BOY SITTING NEXT TO VEE ON THE BENCH. THEY WERE TALKING AND HE SMILED AS HE LOOKED AT VEE BLUSHING.

    ANGER BOILED INSIDE OF ME  AND I TRIED TO WALK TO THE BENCH,TRYING TO ACT CALM,BUT I COULDN'T AND I FOUND MYSELF RUNNING. THEY BOTH TURNED TO LOOK AT ME IN SURPRISE. 

    "VEE!HERE'S YOUR ICE CREAM!'' I HANDED THE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH CONE TO HER AND GAVE HER A QUICK HUG.I SAW THE GUY'S FACE FALL AND SUPPRESSED A SMILE. SERVES HIM RIGHT FOR FLIRTING WITH VEE,I THOUGHT.

    "OH,YOU'RE WITH COMPANY,"I STARED AT THE GUY AND FEIGNED SURPRISE IN MY VOICE.

     "UMM...YEAH,"VEE ANSWERED.

     "I'M RYAN,''THE GUY SAID.RYAN. WHAT AN UGLY NAME. SUITS HIM WELL,TOO.

     "PETE."I SHOOK HANDS WITH THE CREEP RELUCTANTLY MORE OUT OF COURTESY THAN WANTING TO. I COULDN'T LOOK BAD IN FRONT OF VEE.

     "SO,VEE," RYAN SHIFTED HIS ATTENTION BACK TO HER AND I GLARED AT HIM ANGRILY AND  EDGED CLOSER TO HER.I PLACED MY HAND AROUND VEE'S DELICATE WAIST.  SHE STARED AT ME QUESTIONINGLY,BUT SAID NOTHING. I JUST GAVE HER MY BEST SMILE."WHERE DO YOU GO TO SCHOOL?"

     "TO ANDREW MCKENZIE HIGH,'' SHE ANSWERED.

     "WITH ME,''I ADDED.

     ''OH.'' HE FROWNED.

     ''YOU?'' VEE ASKED.

     ''YA,I GO THERE,TOO.''HE SMILED EVILLY AT ME AND VEE.I WANTED TO PUNCH HIM.I KNEW HIS INTENTIONS.''FRESHMEN?''

     ''UH-HUH.''

     ''YES,FRESHMEN.''

    "ME,TOO.''HIS SMILE WIDENED AND I GRITTED MY TEETH.''SO I GUESS I'LL SEE YOU AT SCHOOL,VEE.''HE PLACED HIS HAND ON HERS,GAVE HER ANOTHER OF HIS SMILES,THEN LEFT.

         
   
 

RYAN'S  POV

     

     I Smiled To Myself As I Walked Through The Rest Of The Mall. The Girl  I Had Just Met,Vee, Was Very Attractive And Interesting. Our Conversation Had Been Going Great Until That Pete Character Had Interrupted It. He Was Nothing But Slime.

     I Couldn't Believe My Luck And Couldn't Stop Thinking About Her. I Was Glad That We Went To The Same School.That Meant I'd Get To See her Again, But One Thing Kept Bugging Me: Was Pete Her Boyfriend??

    Nah. I Shrugged Off The Thought And Headed For The Mall's Parking Lot.As I Got Into The My Black BMW Convertible And Drove Home,  I Smiled Once More. My Good Friend Wilmer Was Asleep In The Back Seat Again. I Sighed. He Was Such A Lazy Ass. Well, If Pete Was Vee's Bf, He Was About To Lose Her. I Laughed Like A Maniac And Turned On The Radio. Green Day's Extraordinary Girl Was Playing. How Appropriate, I Thought As I Turned Up The Volume. I Hoped Wilmer Wouldn't Wake. I Wanted Vee And I Wasn't About To Let  Him Get Her Without A Fight.Tough Break,Pete.Tough Break.

 

VEE'S POV

     

     When Ryan smiled at me, I felt a deep sigh escape my lips. He had the sexiest smile I've ever seen.

     "Bye,''he said quietly and turned around,walking away. I thought Ryan was cute.Really cute. I bit my lip.

     "Vee,Vee!"I looked  up to see Pete standing in front of me, a worried expression fixed on his face.''Who is he? Do you know him from somewhere else?" he spoke these words with great urgency, as if it was the most important thing in the world for him to know.

     "Uh,no. He just met me a few minutes ago and we talked. That's all.''

     ''Oh.''Pete looked relieved. He grabbed my shopping bags and commented,''I don't recall ever seeing him at school.''

     ''Me, neither,''I admitted.''But it's a big school. You can't possibly know everyone in it.'' Pete shrugged as I dug into my ice cream. I wondered why he was acting all weird. Almost as if he were jealous... but of what?

     ''I'm done!'' Summer announced as she handed Pete a bunch of bags to carry.

     ''Whoa!'' He exclaimed as he took a hold of the bags.''These are heavy!"

    Summer wiped sweat from her forehead.''Carrying bags is a man's job.''

    ''Ya, and getting us bankrupt is yours!'' Pete complained,looking at Summer's receipt.

    I laughed and nearly choked on my ice cream. Pete handed Summer her cone and she licked it.

    "Mmm,this is good,''she smiled.

    Pete glanced at his watch.''Um,let's get home now. It's getting really late and I don't wanna miss the bus.''

    ''Alright.'' We rode the bus home and walked together away from the bus stop. Pete handed Summer her bags as we neared her street. She waved bye and we waved back and Pete and I started walking home.

    "Thanks for helping me carry this,'' I thanked him as I grabbed my stuff from him.

    "No problemo,''he replied.

    " 'Night Pete,'' I smiled at him and inserted my key to the door.

    " 'Night.'' he repeated and walked down the block.

    I closed the main door to my house and departed to my room for the night, falling into a doze.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

  

 

 

hello all yesterday i made a poll to see whos hotter Patrick Stump or Chuck Comeau. head to my porfile and vote and by the end of the month i will post a pic og the winner. thnk you all from lonelyone

I just made my first poll go and vote to see who is hotter.

“The Heartache.”


“Will you marry me?”

“Oh my God… YES!”

He smiles and places the ring on her finger. The band in the background is her favorite band, but that really does not matter to her right now. He matters to her - him and him alone. The band in the background smiles at the sight of the newly happy fiancées.


She tells herself as she gathered her belongings, “This had to be I biggest mistake. I trust him and he breaks my heart. I fell in love and he shatters my life. This is what I get for being me.”

She throws the last of her belongings into her attaché case. She cries just a little as she walks down the stairs with her suitcases in hand.

“Hi!” Matt says as they go their opposite ways on the stairs. Matt is not great friends with Roxy. He just moved here, but he’s friendly and says “hello” to people.

However, she doesn’t hear him. Matt shrugs it off and up the stairs to his apartment where he greets his girlfriend, Elle. Roxy travels down the stairs and give the key to the landlord, Mr. Kline.

“You’re both moving now? We’re gonna miss you two!” says Mr. Kline.

Mrs. Kline tells Roxy, “You two are such a happy couple. I hope you’d have a great life.”

Roxy starts to bawl her eyes out. Mrs. Kline asks, “What’s wrong, sweetie?”

“Oh… just nothing. Can you give this key to Chuck when he gets back?” Roxy asks.

“Sure, but… aren’t you two… engaged?” Mr. Kline asks.

Roxy responds, “We were…”

“Oh, I’m so sorry,” Mrs. Kline says in the deepest sympathy. She hugs Roxy and sends Roxy on her way.

Roxy’s phone starts to play the live version of “MakeDamnSure” by Taking Back Sunday. “MakeDamnSure” is one of her favorite songs and this version is even more special - it was from her very first concert.

“Roxy… is it true? You’re leaving?”

“Yeah, I’m sorry, Michael, but it’s true. I’ve got to leave this place. I just have to-”

“You don’t have to do shit! We need our bassist!”

“I’m really sorry, but I need to get out of Long Island-”

“Why? It’s not like he never gave your heart back.”

“He didn’t…”

“What?”

“I’m still in love him.”

“He’s not forcing you out though… He broke your heart… I don’t get why you still have to go…”

“I’m forcing myself out… Everything here reminds me of him. The McDonald’s was the first place he ever took me out… The beaches in Long Island were where we would be when both of us weren’t working… There’s just too many memories. I need to let them go.”

Michael sighs and says, “Okay, fine. Be that way. In The Making Of… & their fans sure as hell gonna miss you.”

“Next show… tell ‘em I miss ‘em, but it’s for the best.”

“Roxy…”

“Yeah?”

“I’ll miss you more than anyone else here.”

Roxy was about to get a word in, but Michael hangs up first. Roxy places her phone in her bag, and her phone plays “MakeDamnSure” once more. This time it is her boss from the record company, Mr. Williams.

“Roxy, you can not move!”

“I’m sorry, Mr. Williams, I can’t work for Warner Records anymore… at least… not here in Long Island.”

“I can transfer you to the one in Miami, but I won’t…”

“Why not?” Roxy asks politely.

“Us here in Warner Records in Long Island will miss you too much. You’re our best producer.”

“I’ve been told that before… but I’m truly sorry, I need to leave Long Island.”

“He’s that much of a liar?”

“Yeah, he really is and never forget cheater.”

“Well… I guess I’ll have to transfer you.”

“Thank you.”

“It’s not a problem, Roxy. Don’t forget us here in Long Island.”

Roxy laughs a little and says, “I don’t think that’s possible.”

Roxy sits on the side of the small pond. The small pond is located in the middle of the backside of the apartment complex. She sighs and waits for nothing.

“I figure I should go now…” she says to herself.

Chuck approaches Roxy. Roxy’s smudged eyeliner shows clearly and her make-up is clearly showing that she has been crying. Roxy tries for a getaway, but how clear her make-up shows she’s been crying, it’s clear that it’s a failure.

“Can we talk?”

“What’s there to talk about? You showed who you wanted…”

“Where is-”

“The ring is inside.”

Chuck tries to get in another word, but she runs towards the street and luckily gets a taxi.

Matt witnesses what had just happened. “Let’s go,” says Elle.

Matt waits a few seconds and goes with Elle back upstairs.

“Who’s that?” asks Elle.

“One of our neighbors… I played at their engagement.”

“Oh, that’s cool,” Elle says unsure of what to say.

Meanwhile, Roxy gets on a flight to New Orleans and spends a couple days with her friends. In The Making Of… found a new bassist.

“He’s not nearly as good as Roxy.”

“We don’t have a choice.”

“You’re right…”

In The Making Of…’s fans never got over the replacement bassist. The Warner’s Bros Studio in Long Island never got over their replacement producer either.

Matt wonders to himself, “I wonder what ever happened to that girl… she lived next door… I wonder…”