Playing the Player

 Part One: P.O.V: Laura

It was my first day of senior year. One more year and I was finally done. I approach my new locker and my best friend Britney ran up to me.

"LAURA!" She screams.

"Oh for fuck's sake. Hey Britney."

"I can't believe we're finally seniors!" She exclaims.

"Yeah I know, let's hope this year goes by fast."

"You'll probably end up missing this place. I know I will." She said while looking around.

"You'll be the one missing it. I won't."

"Oh, Laura you joke too much!" She says punching my shoulder. I put my books in my locker while she was already checking out her next boyfriend.

"Do you have a crush?" I chuckled.

"No Laura, this guy is different." She said while checking him out.

"Brit, do you ever stay single?"

"Laura, I just like having company."

"Whatever. My company isn't enough." I chuckle. I start walking away and Britney follows along with me. Heading to the assembly in the gym and everyone gasps.

"Laura. Look. It's Chase."

"The one from summer camp?" I ask.

"Yeah. He and I connected at the campfire." Britney says as her ocean blue eyes sparkle.

"Someone's in love." I laugh. She wouldn't know what connection is.

"It's not love. It's just he's so nice, funny, and cute. He's overall perfect."

I raise my eyebrows. "I'm sure he is."

"Anyways let's head to the orientation assembly."

"You sure we can't skip that," I complain.

"Yes, now come on Laura."

We enter the gym. To the right the peppy cheerleaders that scream so much. Then to the left is the guys in sports to show off their tricks. Nothing special, orientation day is a bunch of hoo-ha. I follow Britney up the bleachers and she takes the seat next to douchey Chase.

"Hey, Chase." She tries to say in a cute voice. I roll my eyes.

"Oh hey, Britney, who's this?" He asks.

That was weird usually none of Brit's 'Hoes' acknowledge my existence.

"Oh, this? This is Laura, she's a good friend of mine."

"Best friends," I reassure and give the douche a dirty look.

Britney changes the topic. Typical.

"So how have you been Chase. Since summer camp and all?" She asks

I tune out the conversation from my mind. Their cute and lovey-doveyness is grossing me out. I try to pay attention to the assembly but it's so boring. In the corner of my eye, I notice that Britney and Chase leave. Alone at last. Or I thought so.

"Hi." A boy says.

"Hi?" I reply.

"I'm Eli. You are?" he asks. His name sounds so familiar. I feel like I have heard it from somewhere.

"I'm Laura."

"Britney's friend, right?"

"That's a great way to be remembered," I said annoyed.