Among Stars - Nevi Bernard (english books to improve english .TXT) 📗

and me to school everyday and pick us up. And on our way to school we would be discussing the latest outfits in the FashLight magazines. She excitedly ran towards me holding the latest issue that would have came the day before.

“Check out this month’s edition!” she smiled “I can’t wait see all the new fashion tips” she continued as we entered the vehicle.

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As Leon turned on to the school grounds I got my bag from the back seat, as Randy did the same. The vehicle swerved into a parking space and came to a stop. “Ok, this is your stop.” Kevin smiled to us from seat. Randy and I rolled our eyes and said in unison “Whatever” 

“How dare you roll your eyes at me!” He replied and we giggled since we knew that he knew we were just playing around.

“Kiss, kiss” he said before we could walk away.

We walk over to him kissed him on the cheek and said “Toodles!” as we walked away.

Our friends were waiting at our usual spot on the quad under a mahogany tree. “Hey guys.” I greeted them as we came closer. A round of ‘hey’ filled the air.

“What took you guys so long? I’ve been waiting for hours now.” Gabriella said with her hands on her hips.

“Liar” Jayson said “You just got here.”

“Well I could’ve been waiting for hours.” Retorted Gabriella as she waved Jayson off.

  I giggled as I watched my friends making fuss.

Gabriella Romero (Gabri): migrated to USA when she was in kindergarten and has been my best friend ever since. With dark brown hair, olive shaped brown eyes and a gorgeous shape that she hides under baggy jeans and Jersey shirts and her Puerto Rican accent she can still make boys watch her very move.

Jayson Williamson (Jay): Both of us have also been friends with Gabri since kindergarten. His wavy black hair, emerald green eyes and dimples, draws attention to himself like moths to light. And continuously the girls would swoon when ever he walked by.

Kymara Jenkins (Kym): One of the more athletic one among us, who plays tennis for our tennis team, the Timbers. With short dark blonde hair and blue grey eyes, that reminds you of early morning skies, and tiny freckles on her nose which she hates. And hates it even more when her boyfriend JT, who happens to be a twin, tells her he thinks it looks cute. She is a wonderful Graphic artist who does the posters, flyers and handbills for our school events.

Juan David (JD) and Javier Theodor (JT) Tomlinson: are identical twins with titian color curly lanky with a dangerous sense of humor.  Though they are so similar in looks their style is quite different. JD wears his hair short while his brother has his in a Mohawk style. One loves photography while the other loves music. JD wishes to be a Choreographer while his JT wants to be a Photographer for the Queen Scene magazine, because he would he the opportunity to look at sexy models all day. He would normally receive a slap in the head for that comment from his girlfriend.

Nashwayne (Nash) Jamison: a true “pretty boy” with hazel eyes, caramel complexion from Canada. He gets teased a lot by the jocks because he’s always so shy and stutters when he gets nervous, but is definitely an eye-candy to the girls.

Nikora (Nik): Also athletic as her cousin Kym. She is a fabulous tennis player as her cousin with shoulder length dark brown hair with streaks of blue and green coloring going thought it, with grey – green eyes. She may be a bit blunt and bashful at times but she has a soft core.

Brad – jay Harvey (BJ): upcoming videographer, blue eyes and short black hair that always looked a mess. On a daily basis Brad could regularly be seen videoing all our shenanigans and our high spiritedness in all its glory. Sometimes people would stare but we never care what they might think. That would normally make us laugh more.

Mykal Peters (Myk): Artist like no other with light brown eyes and golden blond hair, who received a number of awards for our school fair each year in the YOUR VIEW contest. He also got an early scholarship to go the Henderson University of Arts in Germany. But what he loves to paint the most is his girlfriend Jadona.

Jadona Houston (Jade): a fashion lover like me with auburn hair passing her shoulders and searching brown eyes. She would regularly be seen with her nose down in a Queen Scene magazine, which was exactly what she was doing at the moment.

“Check this out Randy” Jade said as we all walked towards our lockers collected our things before going to our separate homerooms.

CHAPTER 2

Getting up to go to school was always hard. You some how feel so tired from all the things that happened the day before and feel so lazy to even move, though you know your mother would come to wake you if you don’t. But on weekends you have enough energy to conqueror the world. This was one of those mornings that you feel you can do anything. So with great eagerness I got my room tidied, took a shower, then picked out a pair of navy blue jeans and a navy blue T-shirt with yellow and white stripes running across it diagonally. After dressing I went downstairs to make my morning energy drink.

“You’re awake. Good.” My mom said as I entered. “I was just about to come up to wake you.” She continued.

I quickly made my punch and drank it. “Anyway I gotta go.” I said and kissed mom on her cheeks, then left.

Daleon was waiting when I exited the door. “Morning” I chirped as I got in to the vehcile.

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As we drove on to the Yorkshire Stables grounds I could now smell all the odors the stable carried. “Later” I told Daleon as I practically ran out of the vehicle.

“That horse gonna be tired of seeing you someday.” He teased

“Me? Never!” I said over my shoulders and quickly ran up to the house.

“Hey Red!” I greeted as I climbed up the porch.

He was sitting on the swing seat with his granddaughters Sunny and Rae. Sunny is five and Rae is Two. Both are wonderful girls but quite a hand full, they keep everyone on their toes.

“DJ!!!” came screams of greeting from the two almost sleepy girls. It was obvious that they hadn’t slept well the night before, for there were tired circles around their eyes.

“Hey kiddie winks” I said and stooped down to hug them both. They really love when we bear hugged each other. “So what have you two been up to?” I ask finally when I held them at arms length.

But before any of them could answer Red said “They were keeping everyone up. That’s what they’ve been up to.” He chuckled a bit then “I was trying to get them settled for a little nap. But of course you should never use the “N” word.” He continued as he got up from his chair. “I think I’m getting too old. I can never seem to keep with them.” He chuckled.

“Aww guys, you know that you need rest so you can grow. So guess what we’re gonna do? We’re gonna read one of your favorite stories, just ONE, then you’re gonna get a little rest and we check how tall you’ve gotten when you wake up. How does that sound?” I said

“Yeah Ok.” They chorused

“Thank you” Red mouthed to me as I went by him.

“Your welcome” I mouthed back.

After putting the girls to sleep I made my way to the paddocks. As I entered Altair popped his head over his door. I laughed as I ran to him quickly. “Hey boy” I cooed as I rubbed his nose. He was the closest friend I had I could tell him everything and not worry that he would tell anyone and even if he did tell the other horses people couldn’t understand what they are saying. “What have you been up to? I asked as I entered his stall. Immediately as I entered he began smelling my pockets. I giggled a little and pretended as though I had nothing for him. When he found the pocket his treat was in and realized he couldn’t take it out on his own, he began nudging impatiently as if to say “Hurry up already”. I began to laugh even harder when hush so hard that I fell in a pile of hay. “OK, OK. I surrender” I said through laughs.

He neighed triumphantly as I to say “About time.” I pulled out three of the jelly beans that I had in my pocket and eagerly he ate it. Taking the bucket that contained his brush and a few other things for his grooming, I brushed his coat until he shined. Then I put on a saddle pad and then the saddle and his bridle. The alarm on my watch went off, so I knew that my first class was to begin. I opened the stall and led Altair out. I closed the door then mounted Altair. He pranced boastfully as I guided him out the main door.

“Hi DJ.” A nine year old girl named Jessie called to me.

“Hey Jess” I greeted back

She was guiding her horse June bug to the ring. I entered the ring and began the class. The students eagerly follow the different instruction that I gave them and I smiled as I watched them going over the different steps. 

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About noon all my class ended. I placed Altair into the ring and helped Sunshine, Red’s daughter, with feeding and grooming the horses and cleaning the stalls. The horses seem to neigh their thanks as I walked towards Altair’s stall. I was tired and needed to relax a little so I decided to take a ride out to the trails. All my friends had horses here at the stable. We ride together on countless occasions, but today none of them were in sight. I didn’t bother to saddle Altair, I just got on. There were times I would just ride bareback to give him some level of freedom, and its always fun. “Are you ready boy?” I asked. He whinnied in response and I urged him to go towards the trails.

The sun shone bright and the air was a bit stilled but I didn’t care I enjoyed the out doors. As I came near to some old trees I noticed one had fallen down. Before I could say anything Altair was already in a trot. I held on tightly, knowing full well he was getting ready to jump. I could feel his rush and excitement, and I fed off his energy. As he jumped I allowed my body to go with the flow and landed smoothly as he landed. I laughed uncontrollably and urged him to go faster as we came to the opening of the meadow.

            Jayson and Amethyst his horse were there. “Hey” I shouted as I got nearer.

“Hey, didn’t think I’d seen you today.” He responded

“Nor did I.”

“So what brings you here? Bad day?”

“Nah. Just thought it would be good to take Altair for a run.