First day in San Diego. Already had too much on my mind. Moved here because of dads job. Mom didn't mind of course, but I kind of did. I was from Chicago. A city with bipolar weather. I had to get used to the Cali weather now. It would've been hard to hide my past scars with all this heat. I wouldn't want to wear a sweatshirt all the time.


I was settling in my room. It had lavender walls and pure white curtains to compliment all that I had. I began to notice all the black I wore and wondered why I loved lavender but never wore it besides my hair at the time. I liked dying my hair various , bright colors sometimes, it made me feel nice. I was looking through old pictures I brought. " Valencia , dinners done. You should come eat." My mother yelled from the new kitchen downstairs. I was a very picky eater at times and mom knew that so she'd try her best to please me. My brother, Jaime's room was next to mine but of course he didn't hear when my mom called for him so I signaled him to head downstairs. I loved my parents but I needed friends so that I had an excuse to get out of this house already. School would start tomorrow anyway.

I was a new student at Clairemont High. What to do without friends? Be lonely I supposed. I didnt know since i hadnt even woken up yet. Me and Jaime were really close though so we'd probably be together a lot. He's a foster child and my parents took him in as their own when I ached for a sibling in 6th grade. I loved him, he was probably the best sibling anyone could ever have. He was there for me when I needed someone. I've never really had friends like that. He'd been there when I tried to kill myself.. he saved me. For that, I never took him for granted. Buzzing clouded my ears the next morning bright and early. Ugh, school. I woke up Jaime, he wasn't always a morning person but he couldn't depend on himself to wake up at a decent time.

I let my hair down seeing that i showered last night and quickly dried the rest leaving it down and natural. I threw on black skinny jeans and a crew neck of a band I adored. I had black combat boots quickly on my feet. I walked to my bathroom and began doing my make up. Just eyeliner and a bit of mascara, along with a splash of a hot red/pink lipstick. I wasn't sure if it was too much for my first day but it was what I was comfortable in.. I grabbed my book bag, and keys to my car. I went downstairs for breakfast and Jaime was aleady there. I offered that we should drive together today. And we did.

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All I could do when we pulled into the parking lot was stare at the swarm of kids all going into the same building. Me and Jaime went to the main office for our schedules and lockers before splitting up and deciding to see eachother at lunch later. I came upon the number 2134 on the second floor with a metal door which seemed to be my locker. A girl saw me struggling to get the combination and she made jokes quietly to her friends pointing out the new gal. I couldnt get it and i kicked it instead, already hoping the day would be over. I stood with my head leaned on the metal door. I felt a sudden soft touch on my shoulder... I had thought it was Jaime so when I turned showing the combination without looking at his face I handed him the paper and said"Jaime, I can't open this stupid thing, help. He said "that's what I came to ask, but my name isn't Jaime darling." As he began to open it. Only i noticed it wasnt Jaime's voice. I could only stare in confusion. "Im guessing youre a new student huh? And im guessing you have a brother because i helped him with his locker too. Haha, I'm Victor but I prefer Vic. Do you think I could get your name?" He said gleaming at me. I could only feel embarrassed. "I'm sorry, I thought you were my brother. I didnt think anyone else would stop to help the new girl out. I'm Valencia." I looked into his dazzling brown eyes and his soft looking chocolate hair. He wore skinny jeans and a plain maroon t-shirt. "Well Valencia, seeing that you're a very pretty girl I'm sure someone is showing you around?" Just then the bell that gave us a five minute warning rang implying we had to get to first period. "Uh , no actually. I'm winging it.." I said as I started towards the stairs. "Well then, can I walk you to your first class?" He said while he grinned a bit. "That'd be great considering I dont know where it is." "Well let me see. Ahh, we have English together. Walk with me and hand me those books." He said happily. I thought wow such a gentleman but it was my first day, didn't know who to trust yet. "Thanks but I can carry them." "Sorry, didn't mean to scare ya. Just wanted to be a gentleman. But I completely understand." He said with a soft look on his face.

Up until 5th period I had to find my way to the rest of my classes. Vic came to my locker before lunch began. I was surprised he remembered where it was. He asked me to join him and I said thatd be just fine. We walked into lunch, and i saw Jaime. So did Vic. I guess Jaime and Vic's brother Mike had already met and became friends along with another guy by the name of Tony. "Well guys this is Valencia. She is my new friend and Jaime's sister. I met them both this morning and I see you guys have already met Jaime. Valencia, this is Tony and my brother Mike." "Hey guys, its nice to meet you." I said in a happy tone. "Well, proper arent we?" Mike chuckled. I laughed as I said "well first impressions are always the most important." Jaime agreed with me. "Valencia, your first impression with me was great. All you did was turn around to hand me a slip of paper with your combination on it but i saw those beautiful dark, luscious eyes and that lavender hair sseemed to compliment your skin tone. That lipstick, got me a bit excited, the way it looked on you." Vic said flirtatiously. I blushed and Jaime looked over amd chuckled. Me and Vic had 6,7, and 8th together. We were becoming more comfortable with eachother throughout the day . By 8th, we exchanged numbers and he and Mike invited Jaime and I to their house for a bit. I text my mom and told her what was up. She was cool with it as long as we were home before 10:30 that was always our curfew during the week while we had school. I drove with Vic in his car and Mike with Jaime in my car.

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