Generation 1; Chapter 7

At first we started out video chatting every day. As the days went by I was lucky if I had gotten nudged on Simbook. 



I had enough of staying in my room waiting for his light to turn green. I wanted to get out. So I did. I hung out with Ali, and without Drizzle there we kind of went a bit wild. It started with a few harmless pranks. Wooppee cushions under the teacher's chair, rigging the school sinks to explode and overflow when people used them. We used to do this with Drizzle but he always reined us in. So without him we didn't know when to stop. 



I was permanently in detention and my school work suffered. I used to be a B grade student and now- well, let's just say there wasn't a grade low enough for what I had been getting. Dad had been going on at me for wrecking my life because my grades weren't good enough, but I just didn't care. It was time for me to have a little fun. 

Ali introduced me to some of the guys he hung around with when he wasn't with me or Drizzle. I had never seen them before. He didn't like to talk about his family or his other friends and we hadn't pushed. The two guys looked like they belonged in one of those street gangs. The girl...  she looked hot and she definitely knew it. 



"This is Indigo, Myrtle and Tyrian. Guys, this is Vanilla."

"My, she's a pretty 'lil thing. How come we haven't seen this precious flower before?" Myrtle smirked. I didn't think that Myrtle and I would be friends any time soon.

"Because then you would have had to compete for attention, Myrtle." Ali said this with such coldness in his voice. I wasn't sure who she was to him. I didn't think she was his girlfriend but he had never told me anything. What attention did he mean? Why was I thinking about all this? We were just friends, I shouldn't get jealous over this. He was allowed other female friends.



"Aww, so mean to me, Ali, you know I am playing." She purred. "Anyway, what is she doing here?"

"I can bring whoever I want here, got that, Myrtle? Any problems, Indigo? Tyrian?" Wow, I had never seen this side of Ali before. It was kind of funny that these tough looking guys were uncomfy when Ali went all alpha. "Come on, Nilly, I'll show you around." He put his arm around me and led me away.

We left them there as Alizarin took me around to show me the place and ended up in an old barn out back.

"I'm sorry about that, I didn't mean to act like that. If I hadn't then ... Well, lets just say that Myrtle cannot be nice to others and if she knows that you're not to be messed with then it would just be easier. The guys on the other hand... If they see that you're with me they won't try anything. They are both known womanisers! Other than that they are nice once you get to know them."



"Oh, I see" I didn't know whether to be pleased or insulted. "Hey you never told me how you knew them." I didn't think he would tell me anything but it didn't hurt to ask, right? 

"If I told you, you wouldn't want to see me again." He looked ashamed, whatever it was must have been bad. 

"Ali, come on, I am supposed to be your friend. Whatever it is can't be that bad, can it?"

"I met Tyrian and Indigo when I broke into this place."

"Hang on, you're telling me that you broke in here? How? Why were they here? What were you thinking?" I couldn't believe he was telling me this! I wanted to leave but at the same time I wanted to hear everything.



"I picked the lock, this place had been abandoned for a while. I had a rough time at home and I wanted a place that was all mine. Where I could be me. Tyrian and Idigo made this place theirs. They were so surprised I managed to break in that they kind of used me to 'help' them out. Then I showed them that I was a good leader and, well, here I am."

"Ok, what about Myrtle, how did she come to be here?" I was dreading the answer but I had to know.

"It's not what you think, she went out with Tyrian and she had a knack at keeping people busy so she stayed with us."



"Not what I think. I don't know what to think! You are telling me that you broke in here and you use Myrtle to keep people busy. Busy for what?" I couldn't help but raise my voice. I just couldn't understand why he had to do all this.

"We kind of steal things to make money. If there is someone near then Myrtle would keep them preoccupied while we finished. I know you are wondering why I am telling you this. I just didn't want to keep this a secret from you any more and, well, to be honest, look at what you can do. You can get in an out of a situation without getting caught."



"What, you want to use me, Ali, I don't know. It's not right, you are stealing, you can go to jail." I was horrified at the thought. 

"No, I don't want to use you, Nilly. Come on, I would never do that to you. Don't tell me you never wanted to do something like this, after all you have been so mad at the world since your birthday. I figured this might be a way for you to get back at whatever it is that you are so mad at. If we do it right there is no chance of getting in trouble. Do you trust me?"

He was right in a way. I had felt so unfulfilled as of late and maybe this could... NO! What was I thinking, this was stupid. It was illegal. What would happen if we got caught? If I did it I could get money... Ah, just think of what I could buy with it all. I could even get my room expanded, couldn't I.

"Ali, I just... I just want to go home, okay?" This was too much for me to take.

"Sure, Nilly. Please think about it. I know that it's a big decision either way. I will still be friends with you no matter what."



I let him walk me to the road before I carried on alone. At least now I knew a bit more about Ali, even if it was something like this. 

I kept thinking over and over about his proposal as I reached home. It was just too crazy and stupid, I shouldn't do it. I went straight to my computer and in my inbox. There was an email from Drizzle.



Hey Nilly,

France is AWESOME. I know I have told you that every time we talk but it really is. I have just been told that I am able to stay on for the rest of the school year. I am so excited, this means that I can stay with Ananas's family for longer! They really treat me as if I was their son. I hope that you and Ali are having fun. I really miss you guys.

Drizzle :)

I couldn't believe that he was staying longer. He said it was only six months. I picked up my phone and rang Ali and just said 2 words.



"I'm in."

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Tyrian purple = Hex color #66023C

Myrtle green = Hex color #317873

Indigo blue = Hex color #4B0082

Poll #1

Vanilla has a choice of two guys to fall in love with. Depending on which guy is chosen can change her life. 

So a little about her choices.

:

Name: Alizarin Crimson

Age: Teen
Traits:

• Inappropriate
• Night Owl
• Kleptomaniac
• Rebellious

Bio: Alizarin is a rebel. He thrives on pulling pranks on other people. Things occasionally gets lost/misplaced when he is around. Not much is known about his family as he keeps it to himself. He has fancied Vanilla since he saw that she can stand up for herself when they went to middle school together. 

Name: Drizzle Giallo
Age:Teen
Traits:

• Friendly 
• Good sense of humor
• Nurturing
• Vegetarian

Bio: Drizzle is one of the nicest guys Vanilla knows. He has a large family that love him and have welcomed Vanilla in as there own. He has dreams of living in France. Which he is partly doing as he has moved there for 6 months on a school exchange. So far he sees Vanilla as a sister than as a love interest. 
(Oh he likes to dye his hair brown hence the color) 
Leave a comment if you want his hair yellow or brown

Now it is up to you!
Happy Voting

Generation 1; Chapter 6

It was the start of the new school year. I had barely left my room since my birthday, or even seen Drizzle or Alizarin. I was moving up to go to the local High School. I wasn't looking forward to it, either. I just couldn't see the point any more. 



"Hey stranger, where have you been hiding out?" Alizarin said as he ran to catch up to me with Drizzle in tow. 

"Where have you been Nilly, we have been worried. I tried calling at your house but your dad said you didn't want to see anyone." It pained me to see Drizzle upset. 

"I just haven't been in the mood to see anyone, Drizzle. I am sorry." I hadn't seen them for so long, they looked so different. More grown up. 



"Hey cheer up, come on, new school year! What electives are you taking?" I just couldn't help but smile at Drizzle's enthusiasm. "Now that smile looks better. I was thinking of taking a language class, maybe French. Ooh, I also want to do the IT course but that fills up so fast. What about you, Ali?"



"I don't care what I do, I am just passing the time till I can travel when I am eighteen. Nilly, you're so quiet!"

I wasn't going to tell them everything. Well, not yet anyway. It would be too hard to tell them about it.

So the day went okay. I went to my lessons. I chose Critical Thinking and Physical Education as my electives. It wasn't because I wanted to do them, they were the only lessons left. 
There were a few from my old school in my class, luckily no Plum. She went to one of those boarding schools. It was a positive, I guess. 

That was my life for a few months. Going to school, then going to Drizzle's after school, then home. I still hadn't gotten over the news but at least this routine kind of numbed the pain.
I knew Drizzle and Alizarin knew that I still wasn't myself. Even when I had a smile on my face they could see through it. They didn't think I noticed their looks to each other, but I did. 



I was called over to Drizzle's house. He sounded nervous. I didn't know what he wanted. I tried to think back to all the times we hung out but I just couldn't remember if he said anything that gave me a clue to what he wanted me for. As I was walking to Drizzle's house I wondered if Ali would be there since we did everything together. 

I arrived at the house and Drizzle met me at the door. He didn't look as if he had slept. 



"Is Ali here yet?" 

"No, I didn't call him. I just want to speak to you!"  He went and sat on the sofa. I went over and joined him. Whatever he wanted to talk to me about - it must have been pretty serious. 



"Um..." I just stared at him 'till he finished his sentence " I wanted to tell you but I don't know what you would think. But I have been accepted to go on the exchange trip to France for six months." 

I couldn't believe my ears, Drizzle was leaving me. 

"I know you have been unhappy, Nilly, and I want to stay here with you. But this is the opportunity of a lifetime. It's not for long either. So what do you think?"

"Wow, France, that's a long way. Good for you, just, wow." This was not what I had expected. Another person leaving. 

"You're not mad?" 

"No, why would I be?" I had to force a smile. If this is what he wanted then so be it. "When do you leave?"

"Next month, I can't wait! My new exchange buddy is called Ananas. She seems absolutely nice, we have been talking since we found out we were buddies." 

"That is nice. Uh, Drizzle, I have to go."

"Sure, you would tell me if you weren't okay with this, right?"

"Yeah, 'course. Bye."

I left his house to go home. All I could think about was that it was me that was sending people away. It must have been, otherwise why would everyone leave? I tried to cry but the tears never came. 

The day came when we saw Drizzle off. I didn't want to go but Alizarin made me. So off we went to Drizzle's house with Dad and Mocha. 

The Giallo's had made a huge party out of the occasion. They were excited with his opportunity.  I put on my best fake smile. (It seemed I had gotten better at those). I tried my best for Drizzle, knowing how happy he was. 

Ali stuck with me to keep me company. It was nearing 4 o'clock and Drizzle had to get to the airport.  While everyone was saying their goodbyes I stayed back. When all the byes had been said Drizzle looked at me and I just couldn't help it, I ran into his arms. Tears rolled down my face as he held me in his arms. This guy, the one that had stood by me when everyone else had bullied me, my first real friend and he was leaving. 



"Nilly, don't cry we can still talk over the computer and we can send letters. It's not for long, I'll be back before you know it."

I wanted to ask him not to leave, but with all the crying I couldn't speak. When my arms finally let go of him he got into the car and drove out of town.