Walking into the class with Jen and Selena I see Chase is sat at one of the tables in the middle of the classroom. I smile in his direction and his face is unreadable I don’t like not being able to read his face and he just head nods at me. The smile drops from my face as quickly as it was on it feels like he’s now being distant with me because of what happened last night between us and this morning between him and Candace. Not thinking much of his action, I take a seat close to Jen and Selena taking out my notebook and my philosophy book. The girls were not kidding when they said how hard Mr. Waterston is for an older gentleman, he can be quite scary. With short grey hair, he does remind me of my grandpa, but Mr. Waterston is much better dressed. The lesson is about the differences between free will and fate. I thought they were connected, and Mr. Waterston proved me wrong. If something was meant to be its fate but if we choose and it’s not that is free will. I had no idea philos

The school day could not finish quickly enough today. I had three more encounters with Candace warning me to stay away from what is hers. That just pisses me off when someone is claiming another person to be their property. Luckily, Jen, Selena, and Greg were there by my side to tell her to back the fuck off. Since Marine Biology, Greg has quickly become a good friend of mine and I have promised him that I will get him and Jen alone so he can tell her how he truly feels one day. As I reach my car to go home as I have a huge report to write up for Marine Biology, Jen approaches me. “Hey, Sav could I grab a lift home as Chase bailed out of school sometime today and we carpooled, and I’ve got no way to get home.” Why would he do that to his sister? Why would he leave her stranded at school? “Sure, climb on in but I won’t be taking you home we’re going to find him as I want to have a word with him because of his behavior today not just to me but to you as well.” Oh yeah, Mama Bear

“Savannah sweetheart this is Toni our housekeeper, Toni this is my beautiful daughter Savannah.” “It’s a pleasure to meet you Savannah I have heard nothing but amazing things about you.” “Nice to meet you too Toni, you must show me how to make this one day it smells amazing.” Toni smiles at me bowing her head slightly and she takes her leave. After dinner I insisted on clearing the table and loading the dishwasher. Yes, even though we have Toni who can do that for us, I just don’t feel comfortable that Toni is doing everything. I like to feel useful around the house and this is my way of being useful. Collecting mine and Dad’s now empty plates after such a burst of flavor in those quesadillas, I take them to the sink and give them a quick rinse down before I put them in the dishwasher and I do the same routine, with the cutlery and glassware. It didn’t take me long to clean up after dinner. Dishwasher filled and running, placemats put away in a drawer and table wiped down it o

Outside by our cars, I told the girls what I got told today and they were ecstatic for me. I told them everything that was said and what I need to do to make sure I have a chance for the scholarship. Jen said, “Don’t worry about the recommendation as you know my dad would be more than happy to give you a glowing letter of recommendation after when he heard you play for my mom before Chase joined in and made it something else.” “Jen, did you just say your brother plays guitar? Oh, my god I know I shouldn’t be saying this to you but hearing that has just made him ten times hotter.” Jen gagged at Selena’s comment, and I laughed because I thought and repeated when he put the guitar over his shoulder and started playing the song with me. Even though I want to forget about him I just can’t seem to. I refuse to stop being friends with Jen because of him, she has done nothing wrong toward me. She has been the loyal friend everyone wants to have in their lives. And the same goes for Sele

Chase P.O.V All I want is just a moment of her time. I just want to explain everything. My actions for last Friday, having Candace round my house when I knew Savannah was there and mostly just to apologize. That’s why I’ve had a quick little word with my friend Lucas to make Savannah’s brownie exploder her ultimate favorite. Instead of it being chocolate and vanilla ice cream. I asked Lucas if he could just do the one flavor of mint chocolate chip and with extra brownie pieces. I will pay the extra no problem if it gives me just a moment of her time. “Thanks, man,” I hand Lucas a twenty-dollar bill as Lucas says he won’t charge me extra this time just I have to promise him I will assist him with something when he asks me as Mr. Blakemore hands Savannah her ice cream. He takes the money and pays and hands me over my change. “No problem, man see ya in school tomorrow.” I tap the counter with my knuckles “Morning workouts as usual see ya then.” I turn around to see Mr. Blakemore