Boulder College – It’s as far away from home as I want it to be. Oh, by the way, my name is Lelia Richards and I was born in
But I have always had a passion for animals. I thought I would like to see more of them and my dad was also born in
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I had just entered college and summer vacation was coming to a close. Mom was staying at my apartment until I was completely settled in. Before I got in to school mode, I decided to visit the stable and ride Scarlet through the trail. I tacked her up and brushed her. I gave her, her favorite oats and then let her out to run free for a minute with her friends Blue and Rusty.
As I rode her I realized we were both getting tired of the saddle so I jumped down and took it off. After the weight was lifted off her back I felt a surge of energy run through her. We picked up speed and soon everything was a blur, but I trusted her to get us through.
As we turned and I gained my sight back, I realized we had to make a huge jump over an unmovable boulder. I grabbed her mane and sailed over the huge challenge and just as we leapt over I heard clapping behind me. I turned around to find a guy about my age clapping.
“I was going to put that up there as a challenge but I guess that won’t shake you,” he said. “I-I didn’t see it until I had to jump it,” I said in shock.
“Anyway why do you care? It’s just a rock.” I tried not to smile, but even I could tell it was a pretty big rock. “Well it was nice to meet you anyway, I’ve got to go.”
First day of college....
I rode my motorcycle through the route I had learned for a week now just to find some rebels had taken up the whole road. No wonder everybody passes by this route. Not only did they take over the whole road, but they were in a v-formation!
As I swerved around them, one guy yelled out, “Looks like we’ve got company, CIRCLE FORMATION!”
He tried to grab my hand but I wouldn’t give him the time of my day.
“Feisty, huh? Well, my name is Andrew.”
“My name is Lelia. Is there any way I can possibly help you?” I said harshly. I took off my helmet and shook my hair loose.
A sly look came across his face. “Lelia, you are really pretty,” he said.
Even though his face told one story his eyes blazed in amazement. We stood there for a minute until he grabbed me and kissed me.
My cinnamon face burned from blushing so hard. He looked into my eyes and said, “It’s nice to actually meet you.”
“Well you never know do you?” I said. “Today could be your lucky day.”
He let me go and I slipped my helmet back on and drove away. As I took off, I heard Andrew talking to his friends from the distance about what had just happened. I was about to go back, but the huge school to my side startled me. Sure I had seen it plenty of times, but now I would be spending the next four years in this one huge school.
All of a sudden I realized that right in front of me was the very same guy from the stables. That same moment he noticed me too.
“Hi,” he said. “By the way, the name’s, Jason.”
He leaned in for the touch and made it. He grasped me for a few minutes to let the kiss settle in. Two times in one day!
“Oh and I’m trying out again for the football team. I’m not that interested in being the quarterback, but I like playing the game,” he said.
I smiled. At least he wasn’t a snob, but then again I didn’t know him or Andrew but I liked them both.
After saying good-bye to Jason, I walked up the school steps and was immediately accepted by the rebels from the road who had made it to school. It wasn’t hard to find out that Sabrina from the “preps” and Kayla from the “geeks” would be my closest friends. We found it easy to separate into smaller groups other than the rebels, preps, and geeks. Like the popular group and the low lives, the plain Janes, the bullies, the cuties, the rich kids (which I must admit I am rich but not spoiled), the smarty pants, the “make up is the key” girls, and finally us. But we refused to go by a name or be called a club.
“So what you are saying is that today you kissed two guys and you like them both and they both like you?” asked Sabrina.
As she turned around to get a glimpse of Andrew, she caught him kissing someone else. He saw Sabrina’s glance and pushed the girl away.
I shook my head and smiled. Then just for the fun of it I said loud enough Andrew to hear, “Looks like he made the decision for me. Jason it is!
The girl he was kissing was Brianna and, boy did she smack him. I was so glad.
Finally winter break was just around the corner. The whole school was going to the Winter Wonderland Dance. Jason, Sabrina and Kayla, and I were on our way to the huge mall outside of town.
“Hey Lele, you know we can’t afford things out here! I probably couldn’t even get lip gloss let alone a beautiful white dress!” Kayla, shy as ever, just nodded in agreement.
“Chill, I’ve got everything under control! Why do think I’m here? I got your back. And no you don’t have to pay me back until I’m an old grandmother!”
Sabrina and Kayla laughed and then hugged me. Jason was just watching with a smile on his face. “Ok here we go.”
When we entered the mall the girls almost suffocated. I burst out laughing.
“Ok. Who wants to go first?”
Sabrina jumped in front of me and said, “I want a dress that is not a wedding dress, but it has to be beautiful and party worthy!”
We began our search. As we rummaged through the aisles we found two prefect dresses. I pushed Sabrina into the fitting room.
When she came out in the first dress I was shocked. It was a short halter dress with nice indigo sequences. The halter part was a see through fabric.
“Look in the mirror! You look so nice!” I said.
She frowned a little. “I think I want something, just a little bit longer!”
I smiled. “No worries you can still look at the other one.” So she went off to try the medium length dress. It was strapless with glittering sequins. It was perfect! We got some heels and she was done!
Kayla wanted something casual, but pretty. We insisted she wear a dress but she decided on a white strapless top and adorable long slacks.
“Ok that’s everyone!” I said. “Let’s get something to eat!”
“Hello did you forget yourself?” Sabrina blurted out.
I realized that I had left myself out!
We continued searching and I found a beautiful strapless dress that had black designs going down to my waist. The bottom of the dress was white with puffy layers on top of each other.
Jason was in awe. That was kind of the expression I wanted him to have. I wanted to stand out not by being flashy, but beautiful. I jumped in his arms and giggled. We were ready for the dance!
When we got to the dance people just stood and stared. Jason was wearing the black tux and Sabrina and Kayla were looking grand. I was so happy for them that I almost forgot my dress.
We slow danced the night away. Sabrina and Travir were dancing next to us. But Kayla was showing off her moves in the other room. She was so happy. Sabrina was ecstatic, Jason was beaming and I was content!
To be continued: What Happens After Winter break?
First day of college....
I rode my motorcycle through the route I had learned for a week now just to find some rebels had taken up the whole road. No wonder everybody passes by this route. Not only did they take over the whole road, but they were in a v-formation!
As I swerved around them, one guy yelled out, “Looks like we’ve got company, CIRCLE FORMATION!”
He tried to grab my hand but I wouldn’t give him the time of my day.
“Feisty, huh? Well, my name is Andrew.”
“My name is Lelia. Is there any way I can possibly help you?” I said harshly. I took off my helmet and shook my hair loose.
A sly look came across his face. “Lelia, you are really pretty,” he said.
Even though his face told one story his eyes blazed in amazement. We stood there for a minute until he grabbed me and kissed me.
My cinnamon face burned from blushing so hard. He looked into my eyes and said, “It’s nice to actually meet you.”
“Well you never know do you?” I said. “Today could be your lucky day.”
He let me go and I slipped my helmet back on and drove away. As I took off, I heard Andrew talking to his friends from the distance about what had just happened. I was about to go back, but the huge school to my side startled me. Sure I had seen it plenty of times, but now I would be spending the next four years in this one huge school.
All of a sudden I realized that right in front of me was the very same guy from the stables. That same moment he noticed me too.
“Hi,” he said. “By the way, the name’s, Jason.”
He leaned in for the touch and made it. He grasped me for a few minutes to let the kiss settle in. Two times in one day!
“Oh and I’m trying out again for the football team. I’m not that interested in being the quarterback, but I like playing the game,” he said.
I smiled. At least he wasn’t a snob, but then again I didn’t know him or Andrew but I liked them both.
“So what you are saying is that today you kissed two guys and you like them both and they both like you?” asked Sabrina.
As she turned around to get a glimpse of Andrew, she caught him kissing someone else. He saw Sabrina’s glance and pushed the girl away.
I shook my head and smiled. Then just for the fun of it I said loud enough Andrew to hear, “Looks like he made the decision for me. Jason it is!
The girl he was kissing was Brianna and, boy did she smack him. I was so glad.
Finally winter break was just around the corner. The whole school was going to the Winter Wonderland Dance. Jason, Sabrina and Kayla, and I were on our way to the huge mall outside of town.
“Hey Lele, you know we can’t afford things out here! I probably couldn’t even get lip gloss let alone a beautiful white dress!” Kayla, shy as ever, just nodded in agreement.
“Chill, I’ve got everything under control! Why do think I’m here? I got your back. And no you don’t have to pay me back until I’m an old grandmother!”
Sabrina and Kayla laughed and then hugged me. Jason was just watching with a smile on his face. “Ok here we go.”
When we entered the mall the girls almost suffocated. I burst out laughing.
“Ok. Who wants to go first?”
Sabrina jumped in front of me and said, “I want a dress that is not a wedding dress, but it has to be beautiful and party worthy!”
We began our search. As we rummaged through the aisles we found two prefect dresses. I pushed Sabrina into the fitting room.
When she came out in the first dress I was shocked. It was a short halter dress with nice indigo sequences. The halter part was a see through fabric.
“Look in the mirror! You look so nice!” I said.
She frowned a little. “I think I want something, just a little bit longer!”
I smiled. “No worries you can still look at the other one.” So she went off to try the medium length dress. It was strapless with glittering sequins. It was perfect! We got some heels and she was done!
Kayla wanted something casual, but pretty. We insisted she wear a dress but she decided on a white strapless top and adorable long slacks.
“Ok that’s everyone!” I said. “Let’s get something to eat!”
“Hello did you forget yourself?” Sabrina blurted out.
I realized that I had left myself out!
We continued searching and I found a beautiful strapless dress that had black designs going down to my waist. The bottom of the dress was white with puffy layers on top of each other.
Jason was in awe. That was kind of the expression I wanted him to have. I wanted to stand out not by being flashy, but beautiful. I jumped in his arms and giggled. We were ready for the dance!
When we got to the dance people just stood and stared. Jason was wearing the black tux and Sabrina and Kayla were looking grand. I was so happy for them that I almost forgot my dress.
We slow danced the night away. Sabrina and Travir were dancing next to us. But Kayla was showing off her moves in the other room. She was so happy. Sabrina was ecstatic, Jason was beaming and I was content!
To be continued: What Happens After Winter break?
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