Serena's POV
Entering the gates of Greenville High reminds me of the not so interesting past year. Today, I'll be starting my senior and final year, and I'm hoping it won't be so terrible like it was last year. I went to my locker to get my books and guess who noticed me on the first day of final year? Yep! You got it right. The three mischievous drama queens of the season. Raye, Melissa and Ginny, the plastics. Well, I could tell why they were given that name. I mean about half of their bodies are plastics... Okay, maybe just their faces. But they call themselves Barbies. I don't want to judge them, maybe they were obsessed with Barbie dolls when they were little.
"Hello, Danvers." Raye greeted.
"Um. Hi." I responded.
"I'm sure you're wondering why a diva like me would be greeting a... Well, a nerd with no fashion sense like you." She said.
"Yes. Why?" I asked.
"Actually, I wanted to warn you for that stunt you pulled last year. Don't ever try it again or else!" She threatened.
"First of all, what stunt? And again, that was last year. Grow up Raye." I said as I was about to walk out then she pulled my hair and I pulled hers. Then we were at the center of a crowd.
"Let go!" She yelled in pain.
"Nah. You let go first." I demanded. Then my bestie, Ariana appeared from no where and slapped Raye, which made her let go of my hair and I did the same. The crowd cheered for Ariana.
"How dare you?" She cried.
"Don't you ever touch my friend again or else!" Ariana threatened.
"Or else what?" She asked.
"You don't wanna know." Ariana said as she pulled me away from the atmosphere.
To be honest, I didn't actually know what exactly she meant. I don't remember pulling any stunt on her last year or ever. I always mind my business, and that's what pisses her the most. The fact that I don't care about whatever evolves around her always annoys her. I was pulled into the restroom and there I was with Ariana questioning me.
"What did you do?"
"I dunno. Ask her. She's your BFF."
"Stop it. What exactly did you do to her last year?"
"I have no idea."
"You better be telling the truth."
"I am. So you believe her over me?"
"Of course not boo. It's just that it doesn't make sense to me. Why would she attack you all of a sudden?"
"I dunno. You find out."
"Okay. I'll see you later."
After leaving the restroom, I went straight to my locker to get my books and I went into the class. Apparently we were having English language and I was late.
"Ms. Danvers, you're late." The English teacher, Mrs. Harris said.
"I'm so sorry ma'am." I apologized.
"It's okay, you can seat with Brown." She said as she pointed to JJ Brown, my all time crush.
I quickly rushed to the seat beside him and settled down. I wanted to say something but I was lost in words. For about thirty seconds, I couldn't say a word. I think Ariana noticed it 'cause she was giving me the "put your self together" look. I managed to seat up and paid attention to Mrs. Harris. The bell soon rang and I was so eager to leave the class that I tripped over nothing and hit my self on a wall, more of chest actually. I hit the wall, only for me to realize a minute later that I hit JJ and not a damn wall. Great! You just embarrassed your self in front of your crush.
"Um. I'm sorry." I managed to utter.
"It's okay. If I hadn't caught you on time, you would have probably been in a coma." He said.
"That's true. Thanks for saving me." I responded.
JJ, he is such a gentleman. Yeah, right. He's a very skilled football player, very intelligent, very handsome, very rich... Oh! And he's not one of those typical jocks that bully others or a player. That's what I like about him the most. He's also an ambivert. After leaving the class, I saw Raye glaring at me.
Now I remember the stunt she was talking about, last year, I accidentally kissed JJ at her house party. She only invited me 'cause she thought she could humiliate me but turns out it was her who got humiliated. I'm still wondering why I forgot that. I mean I accidentally kissed my crush.
It's a big deal, well... It was a big deal then but now things have changed. I'm Serena 2.0. No! I'm Layla Love, Serena's alter ego. I just ignored her and went into the changing room, actually the guys' changing room. Sorry, I think Layla is a bit more daring. I saw "you know who's" abs. I was practically drooling like a lovesick puppy and he saw me.
"Um. What are you doing here?" He asked.
"And to be honest, I don't know why. I accidentally entered the boys' changing room. I apologize. I'll leave now." I said and I walked out of the room. I can't believe I said that. I mean Wow! I think I like Layla. She's just so cool and confident. Even JJ was surprised and so he ran after me. Like, Layla is just too good.
"Hey, Serena."
"Who's Serena?" I turned back.
"You obviously."
"No. For now, call me Layla."
"Alright, Layla."
"What do you want?"
"I just wanted to exchange numbers, if that's okay."
"Alright, Serena would love that." I snatched his phone and saved my number on his phone book. I gave him back his phone and texted him on mine.
"There that's my number."
"Um. Thanks, Layla. When can I speak with Serena?"
"It depends. I'm still surprised why you believe that I'm not actually Serena."
"Well, the Serena I know doesn't behave this way."
"So, you know her? Very cool."
"Yeah, we're in the same class."
"Oh! Yeah!"
"I have to get going."
"Why don't you skip today's class and hang out with me."
"Sorry, Layla but you're being ridiculous."
"But what if I say I'm low key into you. What would you do?"
"Probably kiss you."
"What if Serena says it?"
"Look, you're clearly not in your right state of mind. You should probably skip this class. You need it. I'll take you to the clinic myself."
The next thing I knew is that, I was on a sick bed. Apparently I just woke up and I saw JJ sitting by my left.
"JJ?"
"Finally, you're awake, Serena."
"How do you know it's me?"
"I could tell from your voice. Are you okay?"
"I'm fine now."
"What was all that about?"
"I have a personality disorder and apparently you triggered it today."
"Oh. So how many are these personalities?"
"Calm down, it's just Layla and I."
"I'm worried about you."
"Why are you?"
"You're my classmate."
"Is that all?"
"No. There's just one." He moved closer and he was about to kiss me but I heard someone calling me.
"Do you hear that?"
"Hear what?"
I saw him fade away into darkness and I woke up. I heard Mrs. Harris calling me and Ariana looked worried. Aside from those two, no one else noticed me, not even my seat mate. Wait? If Ariana is there and Mrs. Harris is at the front, then who woke me up? I finally turned to JJ and thanked him. He just smiled. It wasn't a big deal. I managed to stay awake for the rest of the classes. I was really tired and I later had a migraine. So immediately after school was closed, I told Ariana to drop me off, and she did. I got home, took a shower, ate the leftover pizza from last night, and slept.
Later that night, Mom came up to check up on me 'cause I didn't join them for dinner.
"Are you okay, dear?"
"I'm fine now. I had a migraine earlier."
"Oh, okay. As long as you're fine now."
"Yeah. Good night, Mom."
"You too, Love." She left.
I have this beautiful relationship with my parents, I can tell them anything, like my huge crush on JJ, they know about it.
Even the accidental kiss, I told them about it. It's not a big deal though, I don't get why you should be hiding things from your parents, I mean they are your parents, they should know everything about you. I'm going to drop this topic. Let's move on...
I was about to finish my assignment, when I received an unknown call. I answered after the fourth ring.
"Who's this?"
"Hey. Um. It's me, JJ."