The Nerd DJ

*Claire's P.O.V.*

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"Thanks for comin' here tonight, Y'all! Catch me here again next Saturday night. And, just enjoy the rest of the night with the next DJ. Here's DJ D." I said through the loud mic and took a bow.

As I went down from the stage, someone covered my eyes.

"Guess who I am?" The person asked while making her voice deep and loud since the music is so freaking loud. And, I already knew who it was.

"You know what, Shay, you are the only one who always smells like vanilla and rose," I uttered as I removed her hands from my face, and she pouted.

"Hmmm, whatever, Babe..." She replied, then kissed my cheek and smiled widely.

This girl is sometimes crazy, but I love her so much. She's always there for me whenever I need her.

"So, how's the night goin'?" I asked her while we walked to the counter.

"Well, it's the same as usual. A lot of customers, and there are lots and lots of hot girls and girls around, yeah," she answered and ordered a bottle of water for me from the bartender.

I work in a club, but I don't drink alcohol; I can't get drunk. And I am still underaged.

"Hmmm, so... have you scored on any of the hot girls and girls you've seen around?" I asked her curiously, and I chugged down my bottle of water in half.

"Well, hehe. Nope." She answered and was surprised when I almost hit her straight in the face with the water that I had spit out of my mouth.

This girl is so gorgeous yet doesn't know how to have herself even a single relationship or even a one-night stand. She's just too cowardly to approach and talk to a girl that she really likes and hates when a girl or guy will approach her that she doesn't have a preference for.

Yep, she is a lesbian, and she is my only cousin, Shane Karla Knight. She told me about her sexuality four years ago, and I don't hate her. She's my cousin, my only friend, best friend, sister, and at the same time, my boss. She owns the club, and it is named after her family, The Knight's Club. And, this is one of the most famous clubs around the city, and lots of people are coming here.

I started being a DJ here when I was still fifteen, and the people love me and my music.

My name is Claire Daven Lawrence, but I don't honor my second name because it was from my stupid asshole of a father. And, my stage name is DJ XCeed.

"Uh, okay. That will be fine, Shay. You know, if the right time will come, that real and true love of yours will be the one to come to you. You don't have to rush." I told her while rubbing her back.

"Yep, you're right, Baby Girl, and yours will come to you too. I just can't wait for it to happen. I can't imagine a happy Claire with the love of her life kissing, holding hands, dating, kissing and... and lovey-dovey with each other and *smack* shit!" She was not able to finish rambling about my non-existent love life when I purposely smacked the back of her head to shut her off.

"What was that for?" She cried out while rubbing the part where I hit her.

I just smirked at her and shrugged my shoulders, and then I stood up to go to the ladies' room. I just have to get rid of these contact lenses because my eyes are itchy.

Well, I got blurry vision, so I have to wear thick glasses at school and home. And, when I perform on stage, I have to wear contact lenses.

I hate it as much as I hate having a vision like this. Because it was one of the reasons why I get bullied at school, they call me an alien since I have four eyes. They all are just so dumb and stupid.

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I stared at my reflection in the mirror as I already washed my face and wiped it with a paper towel.

I have my blonde hair dyed red because I just hate being blonde. It's the color of the hair of my bastard father, and I despise him for leaving my mother and me. Mom was the only one who raised me since I was weeks old. And, she told me that he went away to work and make my future bright.

I believed her at first, but when I was twelve, I found mom's diary when she was just a college student. And, she states there that the love of her life is leaving for London to marry someone. That's why I dyed my hair because I know that every time she would look at me, she can see that blonde-haired man that she once loved and hurt her so much.

I don't know him, and I don't want to know him or ever see him. He is just one of the people I hate so much. And... the other person I hate with all my being is Samantha Rivers, my bully, and the school's queen bitch. I really hate her for making my whole school life a living hell.

I have escaped from her wrath during middle school and junior high school. But when I transferred to Pryce Winsley Academy for my senior years, she's there displaying her one hella beauty and ruling the place. And, the worst part is, she's treating me the same way in our primary days. She's just so... ugh! I don't want to think about her. But she's gorgeous. It's just that she is very childish and annoying AF. Damn, I really should stop thinking about that piece of shit.

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I went out of the ladies' room to see that a blonde-haired chick is talking to Shay with lustful eyes.

And, I can see that my cousin is uncomfortable, and clearly, she doesn't want to talk to the girl that looks like a slut to me, well not to be rude, but she got that face that wants to eat my cousin alive. And, I think that Shay wants to get out of the situation.

So, I let my hair loose since it was tied in a ponytail. Then, I put on my bitch face as if I am ready to slap some slut's cheek that's been bothering my cousin. This time I will be the one to help her in a situation like this.

I slowly walked in their direction and wrapped my arms around Shay's waist.

And, I almost cracked out laughing when I saw the girl's reaction. Talking about... she didn't just get wide eyes, but her mouth also dropped to the floor.

"Hey, Baby! I was looking for you everywhere, and you are just here in my arms." I began loudly so that the girl could hear it clearly.

Shay seemed to get what I meant, and she mouthed a silent thanks to me as she kissed my cheek.

The girl seemed disappointed to see that her target already got someone.

"Yes, Babe. I was actually waiting for you here. Now, let's go to a place where there will be just the two of us?" Shay uttered seductively.

And, I can't help myself from smiling like an idiot, while my cousin is about to burst out laughing when the girl got choked from her drink that I didn't know the name of.

Finally, I dragged Shay with me to the room upstairs before she will explode.

And when we arrived, we couldn't contain it anymore, and the whole room erupted with laughter.

"Bwahahaha... did... you hahahaha saw her face...hahaha... she's like....hahaha." She let out, and she is the loudest when it comes to laughing.

"Hahahaha.... it was priceless, Shay..... and hahahaha," I said in between laughter while clutching my belly and sitting on the couch. I can barely breathe.

And guess what my cousin is doing? She's just rolling herself on the carpeted floor while laughing hysterically. She's such a crazy girl.

"You are such a good actress, Babe. She was like her mouth could catch flies." Shay started when our laughter died down and mimicked the girl's reaction that made us laugh again. It's so fucking funny.

"Yep, since you cannot help yourself out of the situation alone. And... because of that, you are going to treat me to lunch tomorrow." I uttered while putting my music stuff into my backpack.

I always go home when I am done here because my mom is waiting for me to arrive. It's almost ten in the evening now, and I still got to drive for thirty minutes to reach home.

Well, I work away from home so that my schoolmates can't see me, and of course, they are not allowed to get in places like this since the majority of them are still minors. But there are sneaky kids, so... yeah.

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"Okay, so, I owe you lunch tomorrow then. Be careful on the road, Babe, and send my regards to aunt Eden." Shay let out and kissed my cheek while we're here at the club's parking lot.

Then, I hopped on my motorbike, and finally, I bid her goodbye.

*Claire's P.O.V*

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The loud and annoying alarm clock woke me up from my blissful sleep. And, I sat up on my bed and stretched my arms.

Shit, another Monday. I'm not too fond of school, but I have no other choice. If I want to have a promising future and go to college, I should withstand that hell hole.

Then, I got out of my bed and went to the bathroom to take a warm shower to get ready for another long week.

"Morning, Mom." I greeted my mother, who's sipping coffee on her mug while she's reading some newspaper.

"Good morning too, Claire. Why have a scowling face so early on a Monday morning?" She greeted me and then asked me as she puts her newspaper on the table.

"Well, it's another school day, Mom. I will be missing my bed, and of course, I will miss you too." I replied as I sat down on my chair, and I took a sip of my favorite chocolate drink that she prepared. I just love chocolate, but I love my mom more.

"Okay, just call me if you need anything. And, I'm going to be home late tonight." She uttered when she stood up and went to the sink to wash her mug and then picked up her car keys.

My mom manages her restaurant, and I work there every Sunday as a performer. I sing for the customers' requests, and my mother is the one who pays me. Mhmm, my mom is my boss.

"Take care, Mom," I let out, and she kissed my forehead, then went to her car.

Finally, I waved her goodbye, and I went back inside to finish up my breakfast.

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After eating my meal, I head out to go to school.

The academy is just a ten-minute walk from home, and I don't have to waste gas on my pick-up truck, Alice, or my motorbike, Nikki. Yeah, I named my truck and my bike. We have names for our pets, so why not name our vehicles too? And, if I will drive one of those things, students will be surprised as fuck.

And, I reached the entrance of the school ten minutes early before class started.

Then, I make my way through the crowded hallway to put some things into my locker while some students are bumping into me.

To tell you, I am very much invisible to almost all of the students here. Almost, because there's this one group of students who acknowledge my presence and to their leader who has been very much a bitch to me since our elementary days. They, or should I say, she always make my day complete. Not nicely and romantically, but by pouring drinks on me, bumping on me till I fell on the floor, tripping me by the foot, putting some glue on my seat, ripping my assignment, scattering my books on the floor, locking me in the janitors' closet, putting some ugly photos on my locker, pasting papers on my back that says something unpleasant and many many more. Gosh, I just hate her so much. Well, sometimes I ended up being absent since I had to go home to change my clothes. Just like last Friday, she intentionally bumped into me, and my chocolate drink spilled on my clothes. She is just so fucking nice.

Well, enough about her, I finally reached my locker while still in one piece. Thank goodness.

And, as I opened my locker, there's another picture of a gorilla and a bear who's having sex.

I just sighed and crumpled the edited photo. These people are really damn annoying, and I will still endure seven months in this school. I love the academy, but I just hate the students.

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After putting in and getting some things, I closed my locker, and my soul nearly jumped out of my body when the face of the girl I don't want to see appeared a foot from mine.

And, thinking about the devil... here she is. And my day will be complete. I have such a lucky day every day.

I composed myself and managed to speak.

"What do you want?" I asked coldly while looking straight at them, especially at her.

"Well, I just want to greet you a good morning, Red." She uttered with a smile while doing her signature pose, which is crossing her arms on her chest and making her boobs to... Shit, stop thinking about her boobs, Claire. Look up.

I made a skeptical look on my face, and she is just smiling at me, like, wait... Did she smile at me?

It's a real smile because I can see it through her light blue eyes.

Well, Samantha Rivers is the only one who calls me Red, maybe because I have red hair or should I say I dyed my blonde hair red. But when we were still in elementary school, she kept calling me by my full name. And, I hate it so much.

"Wait... What?" I managed to say while still confused by her sudden niceness.

She giggled and then spoke, "You heard me, Red, because you are not deaf. I said... good morning." And, she's still wearing a smile on her face.

"Ah... eh... What have you people eaten this morning?" I asked them in disbelief while holding my books close to my chest.

I'm still in shock about what is happening now. Or maybe they're just putting me in another prank. Definitely.

"Food, of course." Said Rebecca, one of the Clarke twins.

"Yeah, I know... but is the world ending and you people want to be nice or just playing another trick on me?" I asked, and they stared at me for a while.

"Nope. Just getting this one." said the girl behind me, and my eyes widened in shock when she fished my USB flash drive from the pocket of my bag.

Shit! That's my most treasured thing. Everything is in there, my cover videos, my songs, my music mixes, my pictures as XCeed with Shay, my childhood videos with mom and Shay's family too. There's no way they will get that from me and see everything in there.

"No!!! Give that back to me!" I protested, but Charlotte just gave it to the blonde bully.

No, my flash drive. I have to get that back.

"Not that easy, Red-nerd," Samantha stated and put it inside her purse.

F*ck it! They will ask me to do anything. These bitches are really getting into my nerves. But I just need to hold my temper because they are too weak if I will beat them up. They are just girls, but very bad girls, especially this blue-eyed bitch.

"Give it to me," I told her, and she seemed like thinking something.

"Hmmm, what about... No." She uttered, and the fucking bell rang to signal us that class is about to start.

And, for this very lucky school year, I have seven classes with these girls.

I'm just gonna deal with them later this lunch break.

*Samantha's P.O.V.*

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"Hey, Sam! Have you seen Morgana and Cassidy?" Becca asked me while panting.

I just knew that she's from her cheerleading punishment and trying to find her twin sister. Well, she has been punished by our coach for being late three times already. And, I am here at the bleachers while scrolling something on my phone.

"Hmmm, nope. But probably they are making out somewhere. How about you check the rooftop?" I answered and kept looking at my phone and not bothering to look up to her.

"Okay, but if you saw them, can you tell them that I will ride with them home because my car got a flat tire. I guess some assholes punctured it." She stated, and then she kissed me on the cheeks and jogged out of the gym.

"Sure thing, Becs," I let out and waved her goodbye.

"Thanks, Sam!" She shouted in response.

Becca and Morgan are twins, and both are my co-cheerleaders. Well, I'm just the captain. The Clarke twins are the best of my best friends. Cassidy Hansen is Morgan's girlfriend, and they are the hottest lesbian couple around the school. And, I don't hate them. I actually found them amusingly cute. Well, I just knew everything about those two, and I have witnessed all the hardships that they've faced since our ninth grade. I have helped them with their relationship, and fortunately, they are happy now. What are best friends for, right?

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As I was about to leave, I heard some noises. But I just shrugged it off since the janitor is cleaning the floor.

But then, the noises became clearer and clearer. And there, Morgan and Cass went out of the gym's stockroom. These two are just inseparable.

Then, I went to them to ask if they've seen Becca.

"Hi, Sam!" Morgan greeted me while putting her hands inside her jacket pockets.

"Hey there, Captain." Cassidy greeted and smiled so wide while blushing because I caught them from making out in the stockroom.

"Ummm, Hello, you gays! Did Becca find you?" I asked them and put my phone in my purse.

"Well, nope. Why?" Morgan replied and put an arm around Cassidy's shoulders.

"She said that she would ride with the both of you 'cuz her car's tire is deflated," I uttered and went out of the gym with them.

"Okay. I'll just text her if I can get my phone from my locker. And, are you going home, Sam?" Morgan stated and then asked me.

"Yep, I felt exhausted from our practice today. Bye, I will see you, girls, on Monday or whenever." I answered, and they nodded their heads.

"Bye! See you too." Both of them said, and they just chuckled when they said it in unison. And, we part ways.

Today is really tiresome, but thanks to the entertainment this lunch break. I just made Red's chocolate drink spilled on her shirt. Though I didn't plan it to spill, she is just a bit clumsy. Well, she's just so adorable when she holds her temper and grits her teeth. Nonetheless, it made my day complete.

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I slumped on my bed thinking about something, particularly that redhead nerd. I still can't believe that it's her and she's here. And, I still can't understand why I'm doing such harsh things to her again.

Well, way back in elementary I was the greatest bully since we owned the school. Every kid is afraid of me, but I changed when I went to seventh grade. I just knew that I was doing wrong with my fellow learners.

And, I have become totally nice to everybody since then. I am even this academy's Queen Bee and the head of the cheerleaders' squad.

But just then, last year, I didn't expect her to be back here. I heard that after sixth grade, they moved away, and I don't know where. And, I was mad at her for leaving. But the funny thing is... I did not recognize her at first when she stepped inside our classroom. I thought she was like another princess wannabe.

Damn, I just remembered that last year's first day of school,

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I was laughing with my girls when a redheaded new girl came inside the room. And, I stared at her for a while, probably checking her out.

She looks so beautiful with her simple clothes and a bit messy hair tied in a bun, and even though she got her big and thick eyeglasses, you can still see her perfectly shaped face.

She just reminds me of my childhood crush that I bullied and annoyed the most and makes her cry almost every day. Damn, I sometimes hide her glasses, and I even brought one home. And, I still keep it somewhere in my room. Oh, that little girl with her wavy blonde hair and her dark forest green eyes. She was so pretty back then. Well, enough about my past crush. I have a new one now. I should move on, right?

And, I think I was staring at her too much when Becca nudged me and woke me up to my senses.

"Hey, you okay, Sam?" She asked, and her gaze followed to where I was looking.

Then, I immediately averted my gaze to our new teacher, but she spotted where or whom I was staring at before. Sh*t!

"Yep, I'm fine. We have a new teacher." I replied while not looking at Becca, who's about to say something but was cut off by our new teacher.

Whew... I know she's about to ask me why I was staring at that new girl.

Our class ended with me looking at the redhead girl. I wasn't able to know her name since our lazy teachers did not let us introduce ourselves to the class.

The girl sits in our left row and two seats from the front, and we are sitting at the back. Becca is my seatmate, and on our front are Morgan and her girlfriend, Cassidy. Behind us are Charlotte and a vacant seat.

"So... Girls, whose party do you want to attend this coming Friday?" Charlie asked while we were heading to the parking lot.

Well, every first Friday of the school year, some elite students throw big parties as a welcome party. And, I will not be throwing one since I will have the grand year-end party after our graduation day.

"Well, I'll just stay at home with my baby," Morgan let out and kissed her girlfriend's cheek.

"Will you two get a room? I think I'll go to some party this Friday rather than staying at home with these two. I would just get frustrated listening to their moans and shits, and you know that. It's so fucking disturbing." Becca ranted and gained a smack on the head from her twin.

"Shut up, Becca! Hmm, what about you, Sam?" Morgan told her twin and asked me.

"I will be spending my weekend with dad," I answered as I took out my car keys from my purse.

"Okay, it seems like it's only me and Becca who will enjoy this Friday," Charlie uttered, and she went to her car.

"Alright, goodbye, girls! I will just see you tomorrow," I bid them goodbye, and I entered my car.

"Well, this will be another boring year," I murmured and drove outside the academy's premises.

And as I was about to turn left, I saw a familiar red-haired girl. And, I am right, it's the new girl.

She's just walking while carrying some books and wearing headphones. Damn, she looks so cute with the headphones that are red, too, just like her hair.

Then, I lost sight of her when she went straight ahead. I guess I'll just see you tomorrow then.

Before I went to bed, I received a text message from Becca that said that she knows who I was staring at all day. And I will be bombarded with questions from her tomorrow. So, I better prepare.

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"Good morning, Sam!" Becca greeted me happily, and she's too early for a latecomer like she always is.

"Hey, morning too, Becs. You're early today," I greeted her back as I grabbed some books from my locker.

"Well, I got something for you that is very much interesting, and besides, Cass stayed for the night, so... I did not get that much sleep, and you know why." She replied as she opened her locker beside mine.

"Yeah, and what is that something interesting that you will say to me?" I asked and closed my locker door.

"Ah! About that... I have gathered info about the new students that we have now, you know... hacked the school's computers. Hehehe. And, what I have found is very interesting." She let out proudly that she always hacks the school computers. Yeah, she's such a geek.

"Hmm, and what is that interesting thing about new students?" I asked her since I'm actually a bit intrigued.

"You won't believe me if I tell you that Claire Lawrence is back. That little blonde-haired girl, an alien with four eyes that you have a crush on." She stated, and my jaw dropped to the floor in disbelief. That's not possible.

"Wha...what do you mean? Claire Daven Lawrence? Where is she? I have not seen her for a long time." I stated, and still, dumbfounded.

"And... to be more interesting... She is our classmate." She added while we walked to our classroom.

"What? How? Did I see her? Did she go to our class yesterday?" I asked her a lot of questions because... Why not? Why am I not aware? This is so fucking amazing.

"Well, hell yeah. And you have stared at her the whole day." I gave her a querying look, and then, it came crushing to me. That is why she made me remember my childhood crush. Damn, why am I so dumb?

"Shit! Why didn't I notice? And why didn't you tell me?" I asked, and she tapped my shoulder.

"Easy there, lover girl. Because she dyed her hair red, but she's still wearing big and thick glasses. So much for a nerd... she still is. Mhmm." She stated and when I am about to say something,

"WHAT THE HECK!" I cursed as somebody bumped into me that made me fall on the floor with my butt first, and then, I felt warm liquid spread to my chest. It's a chocolate drink.

And, as I was about to beat up this clumsy student, I stood up and looked at the culprit who's very much wearing a terrified and worried face, but... with the same familiar warm dark forest green eyes that seems like she can see my soul. And her red hair is tied in a messy bun and her eyeglasses. Damn, I missed her so much, and I am mad at her for leaving. Very mad.

I stared at her for a while, and I composed myself to say something.

"You don't know who you are messing with, redhead nerd alien," I stated, and I was astounded that I was back to my old self that was so childish, rude, and mean to this little angel. No, she's not little anymore because she might be taller than me by an inch or two.

She was shocked too, and I guess that she had recognized me already. Then, she had composed herself and managed to say,

"Sorry, my bad. Samantha Rivers, right? How would I forget? You're still that same little bitch." She uttered with her mood changed to something I can't discern. Maybe it's anger or hate and disappointment?

Then, she walked away with her empty cup of chocolate drink. She still likes chocolate now. It is really her.

"You alright, Sam?" Becca asked me worriedly.

"Yep, I'm fine. I gotta change first before I go to our classroom." I told her, and she nodded her head in response.

"The show's over, people! You can go to your classrooms now," I let out loudly, then I went to the girls' changing room. Maybe a quick shower could help me to be free from this beverage.

Now, I'm going to wear my Friday cheerleading uniform. Damn, so much for wearing the new dress that I bought last Saturday.

And from this day on, I will treat you the same as before Claire Daven Lawrence. You shouldn't have left me.

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I smiled at the memory, and I wish I could have a better relationship with her now that we are older- not just being friends but something more. Yeah, I'd love to be close to her. But I don't know what to do.

Well, I can't deny that my feelings for Red are getting deeper and stronger every single day. And, I don't want anyone to get near her, and that's the reason I pushed her away from the people who want to be friends with her.

I just can't understand why I am acting like a child again. I really love to annoy her because she is really cute. Like, come on, she has turned into a beautiful girl, and she is very much the same alien with four eyes way back then but with red hair. Though, she looks fine with it.

I wonder what would she look like if she's blonde? I bet she will be totally gorgeous. And, without those big and thick glasses? Mmm, she will be ultimately breathtaking.

Damn, I just can't help myself from being gay because of her since we were kids.