Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 16:04:09 -0500
From: Kyla Townend <sexy_kyla@hotmail.com>
Subject: Dreams Of Love - Chapter Two

The story is moving a bit slow, but you have to remember, this story is
real life, not fiction. So it goes as I go. I'm still happy to hear any
feedback--thanks to those who've aleady given some too :) Enjoy!


Chapter 2 -- New World

Isa, the girl whose party room we had been in, retired for the night, not
by choice, but because of her lessened condition. A couple of my friends
and I helped her up to her apartment.

Luckily for me, a few guys helped me with the stereo (which actually was
mine, I wasn't just making it up). I left it at Jesse's house--he lived in
the same condominium complex as Isa. I also lived in the complex, but I was
hoping to avoid home as much as possible.

After the short pit stop at Jesse's, we made our way back outside to meet a
few other people who had been at the party. From there we proceeded to a
schoolyard nearby where we found a small slope on the field and made
ourselves comfortable.

It was me, Jesse, Jason, Robbie, Mark, Anh (pronounced Anne), Alana, Steve,
Nikki and Catherine. Even in Catherine's lessened state, I could not help
but be drawn to her once more. She was completely smashed, and was getting
very "friendly" with any- and everyone who she was near.

Jason saw this opportunity and tried to work his charm. As the night
progressed, he put his moves on her, and eventually had her eating out of
the palm of his hand.  Jealously struck me like a bullet in the heart. I
knew Jason was just taking advantage of her--he wasn't even drunk.

As for Alana, she was in a bad state too, and Steve was easily taking
advantage of her.  All the while, Mark and Anh, the one couple, were in a
dark grove, making out--as usual.  This left the remaining four of us with
absolutely nothing to do, so we went on a walk.

When we returned, conditions had worsened; Alana and Catherine were both
lip-locked with their pursuers. Being oriented enough to know what was
happening, I called them both to come for a walk. Not really knowing what
was going on, they both jumped up quickly at my beckoning. On our walk, we
just talked, and I basically tried to keep them away from the guys (we had
to take a couple of these walks throughout the night).

At about 1am, we left the schoolyard. Catherine was already regretting what
she had done as we started to make the long walk to Alana's house, which
was where Catherine and Nikki were staying the night.

Catherine walked beside me, leaning on my shoulder, muttering things like,
"what did I do", "why did I kiss back", and "what was I thinking". I
lightly placed my arm over her shoulders, reassuring her that everything
was ok, and she hadn't done anything too bad.  She seemed to find comfort
in my words as she somewhat snuggled against me as we walked. I wished we
could walk forever.


We walked like this the whole half-hour trip to Alana's. By the time we
reached our destination, only Jesse, Nikki, Alana, Catherine and myself
remained--the rest had made their ways home. Alana did not want to venture
inside the three-floored housing complex right away, as she wanted her
guests to sober up first; so we sat outside the building, on the curb, just
talking.

Jesse had somewhat of an infatuation for Catherine, and I knew Catherine
returned these emotions, so I did not stand in the way when the two went to
find a quiet area to talk. I just remained sitting with Nikki and Alana.

After about another hour of just wallowing in our drunkenness, Alana
decided that the three could go into her house now. This left me and Jesse
to take the long walk back home, but not before Catherine and I shared a
goodnight hug, and her and Jesse a "first date"-type kiss--no tongue, just
a sweet and innocent little peck.

I don't remember much of the walk home as my mind seemed to race with
thoughts of Catherine, and I'm pretty sure Jesse's thoughts were the
same. I just remember getting home, and finding refuge in my bed.

I woke up feeling new life.

***

I didn't see Catherine again for a couple weeks. It had nothing to do with
what had happened that night or anything, it was just conflict in
schedules, and the fact that while she was preparing for graduation, I was
preparing for examinations.

I became oblivious to the world--locking myself in my own little world of
Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Psychology. It was the hardest and longest
couple weeks of studying I had ever endured. And all the while, Catherine
was prancing around, looking for grad dresses, shoes, various accessories,
and a date. I really missed seeing her.

Jesse and Catherine did engage in about a one-week relationship, but they
realized that it had only been fascination on both ends of the
pendulum. And so, as quickly as the relationship had started, it had ended.

***

It was a sunny afternoon in late-June. It was graduation night. My exams
were over with, and I was pleased with my results. For me, this was a night
to celebrate the end of exams, the graduation, and seeing Catherine again.

The graduation ceremony was beautiful. It took place in the auditorium of
my high school (as it allowed more room for the guests and graduates than
that of their school). It was well decorated with pretty flowers, glowing
lights, and streamers of varying colours.

I had dressed up for the occasion. I wore a knee-length blue, flowery
skirt, and a tight fitting white dress shirt that showed off the shape of
my 36C bust. I had put on make-up, which I rarely did, and nice, strappy
white shoes that accented the shape of my legs. And I brushed my
blonde-highlighted auburn hair down, styling it to perfection.  Suddenly I
realized I was doing it all to impress her.

I attended the ceremony with Jesse's family since I was not truly related
to any of the graduates (it was kind of frowned upon for the graduates to
just have random friends show up).

And so I sat with Jesse's family throughout the ceremony. We were
reasonably far back, but close enough so that we could see the graduates
perfectly as they made their entrance.

The speeches and award presentations seemed to drag on forever. Then,
finally, they announced that the graduates would be making their entrance
by order of class. Three classes preceded that that Catherine was in.

By the time Catherine's class started to make their way into the
auditorium, the crowd had already had a chance to view many males and
females dressed to the pinnacle of formality in order to celebrate the
illustrious occasion. The girls were all in frilly, beautiful dresses of
varying colours, many with matching purses, and hair-dos to die for.  It
was obvious that much time had been spent preparing for this night.

The class started to enter. I saw a few familiar faces, and then, there she
was. She was wearing a full-length light-purple-lavender dress with
spaghetti straps. It hugged her curves tightly, and somewhat flared out at
the bottom. It was definitely the prettiest dress I had seen all night. Her
hair was done up, with somewhat of a harmony of curls at the top--she
looked like a princess without a tiara. She was truly beautiful.

The rest of the ceremony was somewhat dry. It consisted of the distribution
of the diplomas as well as the honours certificates.


After the ceremony, all the friends, family, and graduates gathered outside
of the school for photo opportunities, as well as hugs, kisses, and
congratulations.

I saw Catherine in a crowd. I ran up to her and gave her a huge hug, "How
does it feel, Ms. Graduate?"

She chuckled, "It feels kind of the same actually."

We traveled around the outside together, congratulating friends, and taking
pictures. I made "cameo" appearances in a couple pictures, but for the most
part I backed off and let the graduates take the attention.

After a while I reached into my purse and pulled out my cell phone to look
at it, only to find that it was already 6pm. The graduates were going to
leave soon for juice and cookies and the "graduation dance", which both
took place back that their own school. But, nonetheless, it was time for me
to make my exit--much preparation still had to be done for the night. So I
said my goodbyes.

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There it is, Chapter 2. Hope it was to your liking.

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