~The Golden Mansion~~
The guys sat in the living room doing one thing or the other. Connor and Kayden were busy playing video games on the Tv, Jayden was reading a book, Lucas had his eyes glued to his hand mirror. He was busy admiring himself and Diamond had an ear pod on and was scrolling through his phone. "Ain't I the most handsome looking? " Lucas suddenly asks himself. " Of course you are,, your awesomeness. " He replied himself as well. Nobody paid attention to him since they were already used to his constant soliloquising and hearing him sing praises of himself. It was nothing new.
"Who's ready to taste my famous and unique pancakes recipe." Owen said walking into the living room with a small round tray in his hands. The moment Connor, Lucas and Kayden heard him, they quickly stopped what they were doing. Diamond didn't move a inch, likewise Jayden who hated how childish the trio were. They rushed towards Owen and stared hungrily at the pancakes. They were about to start fighting for it when Owen stopped them. "Not so fast. You all haven't washed your hands. I won't have you getting germs all over so no one's having any of my pancakes until your hands are all thoroughly washed. " He said. "Alright 'dad'." Lucas replied sarcastically.
It was like a tradition in the mansion. Owen made more of his new pastry recipes everyday and the trio only get some after they've washed their hands. They loved the pastries so they didn't mind having to wash their hands before eating them. But the problem was, whenever it was time to wash, they usually forget that there is a bathroom in each of their rooms. They rushed towards the kitchen and as usual, they began fighting for who gets to wash their hands first startling the chef, Evans who shook his head at them.
No one was ready to give in to the other. Evans decided to play his role in this everyday drama. "Sir Kayden, there's a bathroom in your room, and in yours, Sir Lucas... " He didn't finish before Lucas rushed out of the kitchen and went upstairs to his room, meanwhile, Kayden stood still not understanding what Evans tried to say. By the time he realized, Connor was done washing his hands and Lucas was back. " Hey, no fair. You should have explained better Evans. " Kayden complained as he noticed he was the only one of the trio who hadn't washed his hands.
Evans was about saying something when Owen interfered. " Just wash your hands already Kayden." But the childish Kayden wouldn't have any of it as he stood akimbo feeling opressed. "It's nobody's fault that you're such a dummy." Lucas said and tried to take a pancake from the plate in Owen's hand when his hand was slapped away. "Ouch!" He glared at Connor who was the perpetrator. "Seniors first." Connor said. Lucas stuck out his tongue.
The oldest of the boys were the twins, after which Owen came next, and then it was Diamond and Connor before Lucas. Who would ever have guessed it. Kayden and Jayden were older than the rest of the band but it was just a difference of one year plus Kayden didn't act the part, he's more immature than a six years old child.
Meanwhile, Diamond who was scrolling through his phone was barely paying attention to what was in the phone or what was happening around him. Instead, his mind was on what happened at school earlier." I still cannot believe it. Wait, I might actually be going crazy because what the hell? "He thought and shook his head. " I need some ice. " He suddenly muttered and got up making his way to the kitchen. "Sir Diamond, what can I get you? " Evans asked him. " Don't worry about it. " Diamond told him and walked to the refrigerator to get some ice cubes.
He took the ice cubes and threw them into his mouth. It was something he did whenever he was stressed and right at that moment, he felt like his head could explode from thinking about his failure to make one girl smile. The girl he hates! How the hell did Owen even do it?. He sighed, the ice wasn't helping so he decided to go upstairs to his room and practice for the concert on Friday night.
The guys stood and watched him until he was out of sight. "I don't think he's alright you guys." Connor muttered to the others. Diamond got to his room and picked up his guitar. One of the songs they had choosen was a new song he just wrote titled *Fantasy*. He played the intro on his guitar and began to sing...
🎸🎤" I step into the night, electric energy
Pulse racing, music's got me feeling free
I lose myself, find my ecstasy
In this fantasy, that's where I'm meant to be
Chorus:
Fantasy, take me higher
Where the music never dies
Fantasy, I'm on fire
In this world, I come alive...
*The Next Morning*
I looked in the mirror and all I could see was a hideous looking person. My eyes were bulgy as usual and it sucked that I looked like someone who hadn't slept for days - well, not like I have. I sighed and got ready for school. I should probably get myself a face powder. It's a Thursday, also my fourth day in GPHS and it's club day. I get to choose one or two clubs that i'll participate in today. Good cause I like extra curriculum activities.
I plan on choosing either basketball, swimming or dance club since they're what i'm good at. I finally got ready and picked up my school bag. I looked at the mirror one more time and sighed. I went downstairs and met Mom and Melvin at the dinning. "Sweetie come have your breakfast. " Mom called but I wasn't hungry so I told her i'd get some food at school.
I got a cab that took me straight to school, I paid the cabby and walked into the school compound. Walking through the halls, I could hear those whistles, boys in this school are seriously jobless. I wasn't in the mood for any of it so I walked faster so I could quickly get to class. "Hey." I stopped in order not to bump into the guy who just stepped in front of me. Urggh! I studied him closely and took in his blonde hair, dark eyes, sharp nose, and thin lips, he was a stunner. ' but not as stunning as Diamond. ' my stupid subconscious suddenly whispered. "I've definitely lost my mind. " I muttered to myself.
"Are you okay? " The stunner, I mean strange guy asked and I shook my head back to reality. "Huh?, and you are? " I asked since I obviously didn't know this guy. He smiled cutely and brought his hand forward for a shake. "I'm Connor, and you must be Melissa? " He said and I narrowed my eyes. How is it that everyone here knows my name. "Don't panic. Gianna told me about you. " He added. Oh, so he's Gianna's friend. I took his hands for a shake, just so I wouldn't seem rude….