moonlight

“Well. Sure, I guess. We both had our ugly sides. In the end we almost only brought out the ugly sides in one another. If you’re asking if there’s anything I regret doing, the answer would be no. Everything happened how it was supposed to happen.”

“No. I would not give him another chance even if he apologized. There’s this thing called self respect, which thankfully I have a lot of. Chapter closed. On to the next one.”

“ Ah, I see. Sounds like just about every other school. Well, nothing’s forever. I guess until then we’ll have to look elsewhere and hope that proves more fruitful.. Hey, I was going to go to the library to return this book and then get a coffee somewhere. Do you want to join me? Maybe we’ll see some homecoming date worthy material out there. ”

“Hm. Yeah, sure, why not. Can hardly say no to coffee, can I. I have this feeling that we’ll get along just fine, Vania.”

“ Thanks for the heads up, I’ll be sure to avoid the West Side as well as.. those three. Charlie, yeah. That sounds about right. Well, he’s one of the only other ones I’ve seen around who doesn’t look like he should still be in middle school. Both just considering appearance and.. demeanour. ”

“Yeah, Charlie’s one of the good guys around here. He’s however also practically dating one of my best friends, so he's also off limits. Can't believe I'm saying this but there's absolutely no single guy at this school worth the time.”

“ I suppose so. I’ve been to Chicago a couple times now, a city’s a city, but yeah. Something along those lines was probably his train of thought. Right. I think we must’ve driven through the West Side before, so if it’s what I’m thinking, it did look pretty fucked up. Also didn’t see anything that would massively be of interest, so I think I’ll manage to avoid it. Thanks. Oh, I know exactly the type you’re describing with this Trevor. They always think they’re all that and rarely are. He’s the guy with the dark hair, couple tattoos? Noted. And I think I heard about you two.. Sorry, but seems like his loss is definitely bigger than yours. They all seem more like boys, anyway. Any rebounds of yours that I should also stay away from? What about ginger guy? ”

“It is pretty fucked up. I’ve only been to the West Side once myself and I’ve lived here all my life. It was a stupid dare back in middle school, but I’ve seen enough, trust me. That’s him. Be on the look out. Girl, I know. I’m honestly so over high school boys at this point. It’s true what they say. Guys are a bit behind. Mm. Ginger guy? You mean Charlie?  Why, do think he's cute?

“ My dad’s work. He works in the city, though, so I don’t see why he had to ship us to suburbia. But I guess it’s where everyone ends up sooner or later. Ah, well. You should always be careful with the football team, but yet they always seem to manage to charm their way in, anyway. As long as they’re not complete tools, I don’t mind a man in a jersey. So who’re the guys to stay away from? ”

“If I had to take a wild guess, Clarendon Hills is a lot cheaper and safer than Chicago. People care about one another here. The East Side of town, anyway. I do not recommend going to the West Side, unless you really must. Which, no one really does. Well. Where do I start. Trevor Wiley? He’ll definitely try to flirt with you. Don’t fall for his act. He’s a notorious fuckboy. Always has a new girl on his arm. You’re his type, so be careful. Then again, anyone with boobs is. Lucas Kane? He’s from the West Side and a total basket case. I don’t know how he even still goes here with how much he’s been skipping school. Oh, and Benji Foster. The captain of the team. Also my ex."

“ Yeah, well. I could tell most of those girls back there weren’t going to be super vocal or.. helpful, so I thought I’d do my part. I know I’m new and you don’t know me, but I appreciate you listening to my suggestions. Some people just want it on their record so it looks good and don’t expect there to be any actual work involved and it all falls on you. Trust me, I was in your shoes before, too. The West Coast. So it’s been a bit of an adjustment, but.. I’m starting to see the appeal. It’s.. all kind of cute. Speaking of cute.. and homecoming.. how’s the boy situation at this school? Any worth the time? ”

“Don’t worry about it. It’s a nice breeze of fresh air around here. I can tell you know what you’re talking about, new or not. West Coast. Wow. I can see how that’s... an adjustment. Why Clarendon Hills? If you don’t mind me asking, of course. Well, there’s definitely a few you should keep your distance from. Anyone that caught your eye yet? I’d be careful with the football team. If that’s your type.”

“ Hey. We haven’t been, no. But I know who you are, Emma, I think there’s no avoiding that around here, but I’m glad we’re doing it properly. I’m Vania, we just moved here. It’s nice to meet you. I really liked your ideas back there. ”

“Nice to meet you too, Vania. Thanks, yours weren’t bad either. It’s been a long time since anyone cared enough to engage, so label me impressed. We need more people like that around. Where did you move from?”

“ I’m not making you. If anything it’s the music. Feel it! ”

“I’m feeling it.”

“ I’ll take a pity dance because it’s with you. And you’re sexy. Now bottoms up. ”

“I hate you for making me do this.”

“ Come on. Come on, come on, come on. Listen.. as far as you want to.. show yourself to me .. The door’s locked, it’s just you, me and the music, baby. Come on, just this song. ”

"Fine. This one song. Only because I feel sorry for you dancing by yourself. Let me finish this first.”

“ Voodoo music? I’ve never even shown you the real voodoo music. Not at all, here.. just a cool song. I’ll just.. Wait.. There it is. [..] Can I ask for a dance, m’lady? Please? ”

“I’m not going to dance with you.”

“ Uh huh. Let them be dead to you for a while but don’t let their energy corrupt your own. Honestly. They don’t have that power, beb, okay? Don’t carry resentment around with you indefinitely, it’s not gonna do you any good. [..] Do you wanna listen to a song? ”

“[..] Are you high? If you’re going to show me one of your voodoo music again, I’ll have to pass.”

“ He lacks tact, that’s for sure. Like.. rebound, sure, but not after a week and don’t talk about it to you. I’m sorry, beb. That’s not cool. Of either of them, but Benji’s the real dick here. ”

“They’re both dead to me.”

“ You’re not.. you’re serious. The little dick. That’s like.. Trevor level shittiness. Finally their friendship makes sense. He said that? ” 

“He did. I guess it took me three years to see the kind of person he actually is. I want Jenna off the squad. I don't care how good she is, she's a backstabbing bitch and we’re a family.”