Four by Forever

Chapter 1: Introductions

Third Person POV

“Hey, Sunny! Sunny!”

Sunny turned from her locker to the source of the source of the voice calling out her name. In the wave of students she spots the short-haired brunette that’s making her way towards her location. Sunny got her things out and closed the locker. Turning to the smaller girl, she smiled.

“What? You look excited. What is it Ari?” Sunny inquired as she slightly giggled at her reaction.

Ari is younger than Sunny by a year but they are both seniors and in the lead of their own clubs. Mitchelle Kim aka Sunny is the female lead vocalist in their school band. She has the beauty, talent and confidence. But most of all, she’s hardworking. She is in-charge of keeping the group together by having both cordial and professional relationships with the members and she is respected for that.

On the other hand, Maria Han or popularly known as Ari is the school cheerleader. Beautiful in her own way, brave and oh, her body and curves. And she could definitely dance but she focused herself on cheerleading. She is not your typical beauty but that’s what makes her stand out.

Two popular and influential women in school. Definitely, they match each other’s strong personalities and became best friends. As the saying goes, birds of the same feather, flock together. No surprise in there.

It was already a week after the opening of classes. They have already adjusted back to the school life. And hopefully they’ll graduate soon.

“Liam is having a big party at his house and he personally invited me! Liam. The Liam. He also said I could take my friends. He said he wanted to know me more and you know, hang out together soon.” Ari blurted out with a wide smile, gushing on about how she was invited by her crush. 

Liam is the school’s basketball captain which makes him popular with girls but he is rumored to have a big crush on Ari that’s why he is still single. It seems that Ari is the only one who haven’t heard of it yet that every time Sunny insist Liam like her also Ari counters the other by saying that Sunny is only bringing her hopes up.

Finally made his move. Sunny thought.

“Well, that’s great! And I told you so, he likes you. Definitely we will be going. Since school has just started, there’s not much to do anyways. School clubs aren’t being demanded yet.”

“Yeah. Oh, and for lunch later, why don’t we go out this time? Cafeteria food is kinda boring. The feeling gets old. Right?” The younger one asked.

“Ohhh, I see you’re getting that senior vibe, wanting to eat out huh? Hold it though, cause I still have to talk to Jack about that. But I guess he’ll like it anyway as long as I’m there. Hehe.”

Jackson is walking to his class when he spotted his girlfriend and Ari laughing as they chat. He made his way over to them.

“Mind letting me join in your little nasty secrets?” He whispered on her girlfriend’s ear, acting like they’re sharing some unspeakable secret.

He wrapped his arms around Sunny’s waist as he hug her from behind.

“Oh! Speak of the devil. Or not. You’re an angel.” Sunny sweetly smiled. “We were just planning about lunch babe and this party that some heartthrob invited Ari to attend.” She continued while nudging the giggling cheerleader.

“Oh, of course we should go. Who’s the lucky guy, Ari?” Jackson teased.

“It’s Liam. I was just saying to Sunny that we should eat out for lunch then go to the party after school…”

“Well, that sounds great. Even if I feel like I’m just being invited because I’ll be the chauffeur or chaperone, still it’ll be fun. Also, I’m missing my pals so I’m up for it.” Jackson responded to Ari but still looking and admiring his girlfriend’s face.

“Hey! I did not invite you guys just for that and I’ve been third-wheeling with you two for like four years now, I deserve your support in this. No, I demand it. I’ve been single for so long.” Ari complained.

“I’m not complaining though. So I guess it is settled then.” 

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Selena Kang was on her way to her class as she passed by the corridor where Mitchelle, Maria and Jackson are. She decided to ignore them as she wasn’t really that close to the three aside from that she and Ari are in the cheerleading team. She wasn’t really interested to becoming close with them considering they are the most popular ones in school. Joining their circle would have to mean you have what they have. Selena just didn’t she does have what it takes to be one. Not that she’s ugly or untalented or not popular. She just lacks the confidence. Most people tell her she is better than most but was never told she is the best.

As she continued walking, she then noticed a familiar face. Clad in white shirt, ripped jeans and black jacket. Her bag strap across her body.

“Alex?”

“Sel.”

“What are you doing here?”

Selena is surprised and amused at the same time. She never expected to come across here, especially in school. In her school.

“Uhh… maybe you could help me, Selena.” The person asked, shyly scratching the back of her head.

“How? What do you need me to do?”

“I need to find my class, can you help me?”

“You study here?” Selena incredulously inquired.

“Yeah, I just transferred.”

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The ringing of the bell signaled that they should be in class already.

Sunny and Ari are in the same class while Jackson and Selena are both classmates in a different class.

After the tardy bell rang, the teacher entered the room.

“Okay, good morning class. I know I’m a bit late. It’s because I had some things to sort. Also, I would like to introduce to you a new classmate. Come on in.’ He gestured towards the door.

Everybody’s attention including Ari and Sunny was on the doorway and the girl standing there. She confidently stride towards the front and stopped. The teacher gestured her to go on and introduce herself.

“Hi, I’m Alex Song, I’ll be studying here from now on and I hope to get along with everyone.”

She then smiled that signature lop-sided smile. There were hoots and whistles heard among with some murmurs from the class.

This will be interesting. Alex thought.