*** “Alright guys, Brit and I have our next class together so, we’ll see ya at lunch.” Julz said as the bell rang. “Alright, bye Julz, bye Britney.” Justin and JC said goodbye to the girls. Britney and Julien walked out of the room and walked down the hall in silence for a moment and then finally spoke up, “So what’s the deal with Justin?” “Oh, Justin, here’s the 411.” Julien said, “Justin Timberlake, age 18, captin of the football and basketball team, class president, most popular guy in school, and above all an all around great guy.” “What about females in his life?” Britney asked. “Ah hah, a mom, a sister, and a girlfriend.” Julz laughed. “Damn, he’s really hot.” Britney said eyeing the guys as they walked by. “Yeah, you think so and so does every other girl in this school.” Julien said walking into the classroom. *** “So what do you think of the new girl?” JC asked Justin. “She’s hot, she’s nice, she might be too shy for us but that’ll change hopefully.” Justin said doodling on his notebook. “Do you think she’s good enough for us?” Sabra asked twisting her long blond hair that was thrown up in a pony tail. “Nice comment,” Justin said, “Of course she can be good enough for us, it’s not like we’re better than anyone.” “Oh be realistic Justin,” Aldale said, “We are the most popular crowd in school and we do have a reputation to live up to, as stuck up as that sounds, it’s true.” “I know but you guys, why do we always base everything on looks and money?” Justin asked. “Because that what we are, good looks and lot’s of money.” Sabra laughed. “So what was she wearing?” Analina, JC girlfriend, asked. “Um, a pink halter top, with a pair of hip huggers, and a pair of pink sandals.” Justin said trying to remember what she was wearing. “Belly button pericing?” Aldale asked. “Yeah.” Justin said. “Nice tan?” Sabra asked. “Very nice.” Justin said remember how pretty Britney’s skin was, it was a caramel tone with a soft surface. “Hair?” Analina asked twisting her long layered brown hair. Everyone was jealous of Analina. She was not only one of the most popular girls at the school, dating one of the most popular guys, and homecoming queen but she was the prettiest girl there. Her dark brown layered hair highlighted with light browns and blondes accented her fair brown skin. “Um, kind of feathered blond hair.” Justin said. “She sounds cute.” Aldale looked out the window. “She’s beautiful.” Justin said. “Oh, don’t let Christeal hear you say that,” Aldale said, Christeal and Aldale got along the best because they were so alike in personality and background. Both girls were biracial- either white or indian mixed with black. They were also very outgoing and spunky. “Oh please Steal wouldn’t care I’m just stating the truth.” Jusitn rolled his eyes. *** *Lunch time* “Are you coming with me Marissa?” Britney asked into her cell phone. “No, I met this girl Alicia so we’re going together.” Marissa said watching her friend move around wildly. “Alright, call me later.” Britney said. “Yup, love ya sis.” Marissa said. “U too hoochie, bye.” Britney said then hanging up the phone. “No pesky sisters?” Julien laughed. “Nah, so do you want to go in my car and we can follow OR we can ride in your car.” Britney said putting her pink phone into her purse. “We’ll take my car.” Julien said. “Alright cool.” Britney said following Julien. The two girls walked out to Julien’s car and climbed in. Britney threw her stuff in the back of Julien’s car and sat patienly as Julien flipped through her CD’s. She finally put in Destiny’s Child and pulled away. Britney sang to herself softly and Julien screamed the song on the top of her lungs causing Britney to laugh profusely. The two girls finally arrived and began to make their way to the food shop. Julien walked Britney to the table where everyone sat. “Everyone this is Britney, Britney this is,” Julien went down the line, “Christeal, Justin, JC, who you already know, Joey, Aldale, Lance, Destiny, again who you already know, Analina, Chris, and Sabra.” “Hey.” Britney greeted as well as the others. “Let’s eat!” Christeal said. “Hell ya.” Julien said as Britney and her sat down. “So Britney, where ya from?” Sabra asked. “Louisiana.” Britney said. “Oh.” Analine looked at Sabra, “So why’d you move to Orlando?” “Um, my dad transferred his business here because he can have more money than he already has.” Britney rolled her eyes as she searched through menu. “Ahh, I see.” Analina said. “So what’s good?” Britney asked. “The number 8.” Justin said rubbing his stomach. “Uh, no, that’s only good for pigs like you.” Christeal patted Justin on the shoulder. “I suggest the number 2.” Analina said. Britney looked at the soda and burger meal, “Yeah, looks good thanks.” “No pro.” Analina said. “So sports, performer, what is it?” Aldale asked. “Um, I’ve danced since I was 2 but that’s about it.” Britney said looking at what seemed like 80 pairs of eyes waiting for Britney impress them. “Oh, that’s nice I dance too.” Justin said. “Do you?” Britney laughed. “Yup.” Justin answered obviously not ashamed of the skills he has. “Well Britney, us girls are going shopping Saturday we’re making it a day so you’re welcome to come.” Sabra said. “Really? I’d love to.” Britney smiled. Julien shook her head and laughed, “Welcome to our ‘click’ “ *** Britney threw open the door to her house and threw her back pack on the floor. Her dad was in the kitchen making food along side her mom. “Hi mom, hi dad.” Britney said with a smile on her face. “Good day at school?” Ryan asked. “AWESOME!!” Britney said as she ran past her parents to her room. She lied her body on her large bed but before she could actually get fully comfortable the phone rang, “Hello?” “Is Marissa there?” A deep voice on the other end asked. “Um, this isn’t Marissa’s phone, her number is 555-6778 this is 555-6776.” Britney said. “Oh sorry.” The boy said then hung up. “MARISSA A BOY IS GOING TO CALL FOR YOU!!” Britney shouted. “THANKS!!” Britney could hear from the room next to her. Britney settled herself into her large blankets and closed her eyes tightly. She let the wooziness of sleep consume her but once again was interrupted by the phone, “Hello?” “Britney?” She heard the other end speak. “Yeah?” She said now pulling herself into a sitting position. “Hey, it’s Justin.” Justin said. “Oh, hi.” Britney said trying to sound as excited as she was. “Hey, what are you doing?” Justin asked. “Um, I was just lying down.” Britney said now lying herself back on the bed. “Oh, well I didn’t mean to bug you, I just wanted to call and see if you caught the homework assignment in 6th hour today because I wasn’t paying attention.” Justin laughed. “Oh, yeah.” Britney said giggling to herself because she wasn’t paying much attention either, she was too busy staring at Justin, “It’s page 144 2-60 evens.” “Thanks, I’m trying to keep this 4.0 average of mine.” Justin laughed. “Yeah, that’s always a good idea.” Britney smiled. “Well babe, I gotta go, I’ll see you tomorrow at school.” Justin said. “Alright bye.” “Lata.” “Oh my God he called me babe.” Britney sqealed into her pillow. *** “So who was on the phone for you last night?” Britney said brushing off her baby blue Gap tee. “This guy...” Marissa smiled. “What’s his name?” Britney said facing her sister. “Paul.” Marissa smiled. “Oh, what year is he?” Britney asked. “He’s a senior.” Marissa said. “Marissa, you’re only a freshman, he’s what 18?” Britney said. “Yeah so...” Marissa was now facing her sister stopping in her tracks. “I’m just saying be careful.” Britney said now sending her eyes to the group of her new friends, “Where’s your girl?” “Over there, I’ll see you later.” Marissa said. “Yeah bye,” Britney said heading towards the group of people, “Hey guys.” “Hi Brit.” Julien said as the rest waved or said ‘hi’ “Justin I don’t care I told you if you did this again you and I would be over.” Christeal yelled moving her wavy bangs that were in front of her face, behind her ear. “You’re over reacting Steal!” Justin shouted. “No, I’m actually not! Get it strait or we’re over.” Steal lowered her voice to make it sound deep and threatening. “Whatever.” Justin rolled his eyes and walked over to his group of friends, “Hi Britney.” “Hi Justin.” Britney smiled. Everyone continued at what they were doing for a while but were interrupted by the bell. Everyone split in their different ways. Justin, Britney, JC, Julien, and Destiny headed to class. “So Britney, did you do yesterdays homework?” Justin asked. “Yeah.” Britney said. “Cool, I didn’t.” Justin laughed shaking his head. “Why not?” Britney asked. “I’m brushing up my b ball skills, you know basketball season is coming up and I need to keep fresh being the caption of the team and all.” Justin smiled. “Oh, yeah, well, I’ll help you do it at lunch if you’d like.” Britney offered. “Really?” Justin asked. “Yeah, why not.” Britney smiled. “Brit, I think this is going to be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.” Justin said placing his arm around Britney. ***
