Fated to love.

"Jordan is here" Mum's voice rang out from downstairs.

My blue doe eyes widened and I took a look at myself for the umpteenth time in the large mirror in my barbie themed room.

I was dressed in a white baby tee and a purple tennis skirt with sparkling white sneakers and black transparent tights, I had tied my hair into a ponytail despite the fact it still cascaded down to my lower back.... Yeah, I had beautiful thick hair and I liked showing it off 🤭.

I put on red savvy lipstick and slung my black kitten bag on my shoulder and took a deep breath before running down the stairs.

I stopped at the bottom of stairs, my lips curving into a goofy smile as I sighted Jordan, he always seemed to have this effect on me despite the fact that we had know each other for.... 11 years, 5 days, 12 hours, 9 mins, 8...9..10....seconds. Yeah, I'm counting, it still feels like yesterday when we met and we just became best friends... Heck, some people even thought we were dating.

I liked the thought of it though, I think we even have perfect chemistry.... I'm an academic freak also 2nd hottest girl in school, not your total kinda nerd and he was ...... Just to sum it, he was a rebel and gave off bad boy vibes but girls swarm him cos he was freaking hot as hell, shame he hasn't had a girlfriend for... 11 years 😅, He didn't like girls and I didn't like girls getting close to him so we chased the girls away together. See, we made the perfect team *haha*

Suddenly snapping out of my thoughts, I looked at Jordan speaking casually to my mum in the kitchen and I couldn't help but fall for him again, damn the friendship code, I have had a crush on him for some years but it just seems a little weird cos we're best friends and he's....cold.

He looked breathtaking in his ash coloured large t-shirt and large black trousers complete with black sneakers, his brown shaggy hair fell scattered to his eyes and his cloudy gray eyes stared fixed at my mum with him occasionally flashing his signature smile that got girls drooling while drumming his fingers on the wooden table.

Shit, I just realized mum was cooking, not to be disrespectful but mum's food tastes like crap in the morning, maybe cos she was hurrying to get something ready before I leave for school but I would rather not wait to eat it.

I cleared my throat and they both spun round to face me, I took another deep breath and walked over to them

"My, my Anna...." Jordan rich voice fondly said while he clutched his chest dramatically as his eyes roved round my body which made my body tingle knowing he was checking me out

"Well?" I asked doing a little swirl with a smile plastered on my face.

"You look....... " Jordan paused before bursting into delirious laughter

" You look like your wardrobe puked on you" he yelled between fits of laughter.

I let out a breath which I didn't know I was holding and scrunched my face, how could I forget? We teased each other like crazy.

"You little piece of..." I muttered angrily as I moved menacingly towards him.

He hurriedly took a step back

"Fine, I'm sorry. Jeez, Anna. You look gorgeous" He said with a face that showed that he didn't really mean his apology

I sighed

"Sometimes, I don't get how we're still friends" I murmured

"Uhh, cos you can't bear to leave all this hotness" He joked gesturing to his face and as much as I hate to admit, he was right. He was so cute that I couldn't be angry at him.

"Let's go, wouldn't want to be late on the first day of school this new term" I said walking over to the door.

"I don't even want to go to school " Jordan whined

"BRIANNA, GRAB SOME FOOD BEFORE YOU GO" My mum shouted from the kitchen

I gave Jordan a pleading look

"UMMMM, NO WORRIES. WE'RE LATE MISS WILSON, WE'LL BUY SOMETHING AT LUNCH. HAVE A NICE DAY" Jordan called back to which my mum muttered something incoherent about how I always skipped breakfast.

I mouthed a thank you to Jordan and rushed out of the house where his car was parked. I'll admit it he was goddamn rich, his parents were multi millionaires but they died in a car crash when he was 6 years old, I met him when he was 8 years old though. He's living on his parents money but he doesn't live extravagantly and no, I wasn't from a middle class family, we were also rich, we lived in the best estate in California, I lost my dad when I was 2 years old but we got by.

Jordan got into his black Audi Q3 after me and drove off. Starrise high was the best school in California owned by Mr Ethan who is the richest man in California and also the owner of the estate.

Jordan hummed silently as he drove while I stared out the window.

"Anna, I'll be waiting for a basketball game with the guys, will you catch the bus or you'll wait for me to drive you home?" He asked maneuvering the car round a sharp bend.

"I'll wait, I have an after school meeting with some students so I'll just wait" I said.

"Great" He muttered

As soon as we got to the school parking lot, Jordan switched off the ignition and got down and opened the door for me. So sweet, this is the reason why people thought we were dating despite both of denying it, we behaved like a sweet couple.

🗣️ They're here

🗣️OMG, Jordan is using a new cologne

🗣️ How'd you know?

🗣️He smells heavenly

🗣️ Brianna, is that the latest collection of shirt from prada

🗣️ Her clothes are from Versace, those things are hard to get. I'm jealous

People kept gossiping and taking not so discreet photos as we walked into the school main building

🗣️ MAKE WAY, THE KING AND QUEEN OF STARRISE ARE HERE.

People started making way for us to pass and for some reason I could never get used to the attention. It was ..... Uncomfortable but I couldn't help it, I was Kid A which means I'm an all-rounder and I'm good at everything which is why we get so much attention. Typical high school

"BRIANNA TRISHA WILSON" A voice sounded behind me making me stiffen

Gawd no, not on my first day of school this term

I plastered a bright smile on my face as I spun round to face the principal, Mrs Kira popularly known as Miss kinky, she was not your average school principal, she's tall, richly endowed with curves and blessed with a small cute but stern face. I wouldn't be surprised if some students were in love with her, some guys can be perverts at times.

"Jordan hunter" Mrs Kira said nodding to Jordan who stuffed his hands in his pockets.

"Morning miss. It's great to be back in school, I missed all of my teachers...... Especially you" He said his voice low

She raised an eyebrow and muttered something before fixing her gaze on me.

"Miss Wilson, I need to see you in my office now" she said with a raised chin

Uh oh

"Yes ma'am but I have biology first class which is.... now " I said looking at the silver plated wristwatch strapped to my wrist and as if on cue the school bell rang

"Well, then you're excuses from first period. Follow me" she said and without waiting for my answer, she turned on her heels and started walking away as students rushed to their various classes.

Jordan followed me behind Mrs Kira back and as if she sensed that an unwanted person was following her, she halted and turned back to face both of us.

"Mr hunter, I thought I was clear that only Miss Wilson was to follow me" She said, anger glaring in her tone

"Yeah but...." Jordan began to protest

" I WILL NOT REPEAT MYSELF, MR HUNTER. TO YOUR CLASS NOW AND I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT IF YOU SKIP FIRST PERIOD, I'LL MAKE SURE TO GRANT YOU THAT EXTRA HOLIDAY YOU SO MUCH WANT" She said

"Really?" Jordan asked

"Yeah, why not. But that holiday won't end for you cos it'll be expulsion" she said, her eyes bulging

"Oh, well....jeez. Bye Anna, wouldn't want my favorite principal to kick me out" He joked before jogging away.

I smiled slightly as Mrs Kira regained her composure and I followed her to her office at the end of the hallway.

We entered and she moved to sit on the large leather swivel chair with a stack of documents piled on her table

"Sit" she gestured to the black upholstery chair in front of her desk

"Right" I said nervously.

"Now miss Wilson.... Do you know why you're here?"

"I'm guessing I'm in trouble.... " I said nervously. Just being in her presence made me shiver with dread..

"No, it's prom season. Like you know, the student council selects who they want as chairperson and you've been elected, congratulations." She said leaning back on her chair.

"Wait, really.... Wow, I literally though Kristen would win but this is.....wow. I can't believe this" I gushed

Kristen was lead cheerleader and hottest girl in school, I know you're probably envisaging a spoiled brat who's rude and evil but Kristen was calm, nice and though we weren't exactly friends, we weren't also enemies but everyone at school tagged us as rivals cos isn't that how it is in movies, the cheerleader is evil and likes the hottest guy in school and she becomes an enemy to the girlfriend of the guy which isn't true in our case as Jordan and I aren't even dating but who's gonna tell the student body that? They'll still make up their own weird stories about us.

"Miss Wilson?" Mrs Kira said snapping me out of my thoughts

"Yeah, sorry. I got zoned out briefly" I admitted

"Signup sheets for the planning committee will be pasted on the notice board so that preparations can start in earnest" she said drumming her fingers on the the table while staring intently at me.

"When's the official announcement?" I asked feeling uncomfortable by her searching gaze

"Right after first period. There will be an assembly and I'll make the official announcement and Brianna, you have a really good reputation and I trust you, don't let it flop" She cautioned nodding slowly like she just spoke the wisest words.

I smiled and nodded

" Have I ever failed you, Mrs Kira?" I asked a bit proudly.

"No, and that's what bothers me with the thought of you making your first mistake with this" she said slightly shuddering at the thought.

I laughed and got up

"Trust me as always, I won't disappoint. I'll get going now, thanks" I said.

Mrs Kira nodded and waved me off.

I got out and closed the door gently as I walked fully into the hallway.

The hallway was completely empty and I walked over to my locker to drop the books I was holding when I received a text from Jordan

Jordan💜- Anna, you done? Mr Stallone just finished talking us through some bisecting Hocus pocus.

Me - *smiles* you're not gonna believe what happened 😃

I smiled as I texted him, my eyes glued to my phone when suddenly, a soft and warm hand clamped down on my shoulder and of course it was so sudden so I gave a loud shriek and almost dropped my phone.

I quickly spun back to come face to face with a cute guy.

" He's new here" That was my first thought, I had never seen him.

He smiles brightly showing off a dimple, his smilebwas so contagious that I found myself also smiling against my will.

"Wow, did your mum steal all the stars and put them in your eyes?" He asked, his blue eyes searching mine, he had really beautiful eyes with lights dancing in them and for someone so cute, he had a really deep voice.

I shuddered at our close proximity and shifted back

"No, but I think she stole your manners and brains and fed it to a herd of asthmatic buffaloes" I snapped.

I don't do well with compliments from strangers.

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The guy laughed melodiously

"I really like your sense of humor. My apologies, I'm Braxton..... UMMMM I'm actually a transfer student from Wellington high" He said stretching his hand towards me for a hand shake

I gave him a slight nod and shook his hand gingerly.

"Brianna and if I were you, I wouldn't go about screaming the school I came from like that" I warned

It was no news that Wellington and Starrise high have been rivals for years, the fued ended a year ago after Starrise high jocks took a prank too far and almost set Wellington on fire so the jocks were expelled and the rivalry ended but we still hated each other. Funny how people just begin a fued for no good reason but I don't think people would appreciate Braxton coming from Wellington.

"Thanks for the info, I kinda knew what I was getting into by transferring here" He shrugged moving a few inches away from me.

I straightened up and bit my lip

"Right, it's almost time for assembly, you can tag along if you want" I offered.

"Hmmmpff, what could go wrong? By the way, you're the Brianna Wilson, right?" He questioned.

I raised an eyebrow

"I hate to say this but it kinda creeps me that you know who I am, do you have any friends from here that told you about me?" I asked, my face scrunched up

"No, you're quite...... popular where I come from. You know....." He drawled nervously while running his hand through his black silky hair.

"For some reason I don't want to know" I shuddered

I raised my phone to my face again and continued texting Jordan.

Brianna- Meet me at the assembly, don't miss it.

Braxton craned his neck to peek at my phone

"That your boyfriend?" He asked

I slightly jumped at how close he had gotten again so I moved a few steps back.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you again" he said.

I sighed

"You still coming? We'll be late if we don't hurry" I said walking away.

Braxton jogged to catch up with me.

We walked out of the main building and made our way through the large school to the auditorium and went in.

It was a really large auditorium with a sitting for about 3000 people.

"Awesome, Starrise really.....got it all" Braxton muttered looking round

I smiled slightly and maneuvered through the seats to the third row and took a seat, Braxton sat beside me and we waited for the school bell to ring.

After a while, students started trudging in chattering excitedly, a few waved to me.

Kristen soon walked in closely flanked by a group of cheerleaders.

Several students took photos of her as she walked over to the last row at the back and sat down. That was the way Starrise students are, they're all like reporters. Once someone popular walks in, photos must be taken for the school gossip blog *scoff*

"Finally" I muttered when Jordan and his friend Richard finally walked in greeting and slapping a few jocks playfully on the back as they made their way to us.

The both of them finally got to us and Jordan halted on sighting Braxton.

Richard rolled up the sleeves of his shirt to reveal his skull tattoo and bulging muscles, he was quite attractive, probably in the top 5 most handsome dudes in school and he was really cool and fun to be with.

"Wow, Brianna. You could have told me to wear my shades because your beauty is blinding" Richard teased as he sat down

Jordan muttered something and sat down giving Braxton a weird look

"You gonna introduce yourself dude?" Jordan finally said, his voice with a slight tinge of annoyance.

"Sorry, I'm......."

Jordan yawned

"Not interested anymore" Jordan cut him off

Richard gave a snort.

"Danny...." I said calling Jordan by the pet name I had given him

Jordan looked up at me, a bored look in his eyes

"Yes, Anna"

"Be nice" I cautioned

Jordan rolled his eyes and looked at Braxton who was staring at him in awe

"What's your name?" Jordan asked

Braxton shifted in his seat

"It's Braxton"

Jordan gave off a slight chuckle and Richard started snickering and of course I knew why they were laughing

"I'm sorry dude but when you said your name was Braxton, the only thing my picked out was..... Bra" Jordan chuckled again

"Like was your mum thinking of her tits when she gave you that name?" Richard said a little bit loudly.

I glared at them and sent an apology look to Braxton whose face showed that he was barely trying to contain his anger.

I blew out a deep breath and sat back waiting for Miss Kira so the assembly could start when Khloe a hot cheerleader came to us and smiled at Jordan.

"For you handsome" she said shyly holding out a card to him.

How dare she, I hated Khloe, she was your definition of a movie cheerleader. Hot, rude, sl*t and so much more now she's after Jordan too and this wasn't the first time she had asked Jordan out, he's told her off 6 times before today when she approached him, she apparently doesn't know when to back off

Jordan looked at her with disgust, students started whispering and some started recording the iconic proposal waiting for what Jordan would say.

"Anna, please help me give an answer to the clearly misled girl" Jordan said an evil smirk on his face.

I smiled sweetly and stood up.

I turned to Khloe, snatched the card for her, tore it to bits and blew the pieces in her face.

This bitch just got served!.