Chapter 1- happy birthday?

Cleo's P.O.V

Today I had an uneasy feeling. I mean, I should be happy. It's my birthday after all. But for some strange reason I'm feeling dread. I got up and went to the bathroom, and took a shower. After I was done what I needed to do, I dressed up in my school uniform.

I hate school. I'm always bullied by the way I look. I have black hair but its greasy and I barely brush it. I have pretty greenish-blue eyes, but their always hiding behind my huge geeky glasses. I wore my uniform skirt below my knees and my shirt was always 2 sizes to big which hid my very prominent curves. Oh and I have a unibrow. On top of it all, i'm short. Like 5"6 Yeah I know what your thinking. I'm the definition of geek, but I don't really care how I look.

The only positive and most enjoyable part of school is my crush, Rick, and my best friend Aimee. In grade 5, Rick was the 'New Kid'. I had a crush on him from the first moment I saw him. I met Aimee in grade 1. We were fighting and the teacher told us to sit in a corner and become friends. After that, we couldn't be separated.

Aimee has baby blue almond shaped eyes that are framed by long eyelashes. She has high cheekbones, and her face is heart shaped. Her hair is dirty blonde. It used to be Light brown, but she died it.

Rick has blonde hair. His jaw is squared, and he has Hazel brown eyes. Sometimes they look hazel, and other times they look yellow. in din light they look like melted chocolate. his eye colour always changes, but it's mesmerizing.

It's October third. I am a junior in Crimson heights, high school. I've been in love with Rick for like 7 years.

I looked at the clock. It was 8:15. SHIT I'm going to be late. I quickly grabbed my stuff and headed out the door. I walked to school enjoying the day and was relived to see people outside the building. I wasn't late. I was looking for Rick but I couldn't see him anywhere. I sighed. As I passed through the hallways, people were laughing at me, as usual. I just sighed...again... It doesn't bother me anymore, I just ignore it. I finally got to my locker, took out the books I needed and headed towards history class. I entered and sat in the very back.

The history lesson was sooo boring and I wasn't paying attention. Rick sat in front of me so even if i wanted to, i wouldn't be able to concentrate. I took a piece of paper and started writing. It was a love letter. I couldn't help it. I wanted to tell him how much I loved him but I was afraid of what he might say. To get rid of all this built up emotion inside me, I wrote it all down on a piece of paper. It doesn't matter it's not like he's going to see it. I'll rip it to pieces and throw it out.

[This is the note]

Oh, Rick. Since the first time I saw you in grade 5, I've been in love with you. When you walked through those doors it was like love at first sight! Your so handsome and I want to go out with you. Will you agree?

I folded up the short letter and drew hearts all over it.

RIIIINGGG ,RIIIINGGG, RIIIINGGG!

The bell rung. I got up, collected my books and made my way towards my locker. Aimee's locker is on the other side, across the hall way. I looked at her as she approached me. I've always been jealous of her looks. Her died blonde hair looks real. She has sparkling blue eyes, and high cheek bones. She has an hour glass figure and her tight clothes does nothing to hide it. She has long tanned legs, and is taller than me. She's around 5"8 which is around 2 inches taller than me. She could pass as a model, that's how pretty she was. She was also the Cheer captain and she had lots of friends.

"Hey, what's up oh and happy birthday?" she smiled.

"Thanks! Don't tell anyone but I wrote a love letter to Rick!"

"What??? Are you going to give it to him?" Her smile faltered. That was weird.

"Of course not! Are you stupid? I'd be so humiliated! I know he doesn't like me, he's like the prince of Crimson heights and I'm just a geek."

She started smiling evily. I wonder what's wrong with her. She's been acting weird ever since I told her who I liked. I shrugged. What ever. I put the note in my locker and Headed towards English.

"Bye!" I called behind me.



Aimee's P.O.V

"Hey, what's up oh and happy birthday?" i said and smiled my fake smile.

"Thanks! Don't tell anyone but I wrote a love letter! To Rick!"

"What??? Are you going to give it to him?" My smile faltered. Ugh! I hate that ugly bitch! She can't like Rick. I love him. He's going to be mine!