The school day seemed to be running a little bit slower than average. Not that it meant much to Matt, either way. He was charming enough to bypass all his classes based on his good lookings and his personality. By the time 2:15 rolled around, Matt scurried out of the front door and zipped home to prepare himself for his date later that evening with him and Cali. While his exterior had shown to others he had no actual interest, truthfully, he did. He took his sweet time showering, combing and styling his hair and most importantly; getting dressed. Granted, Matt wasn’t the richest kid in Belmont, he was certainly up there. So needless to say, his outfits fit accordingly. He really did want to make the best possible impression on Cali. If things went well, hopefully they’d be a couple before prom. He sighed, taking one more look over at his perfectly suited outfit. He put on a button up black and white striped shirt, Abercrombie jeans, and a pair of black sneakers. Quickly saying good-bye to his father and rubbing it in his step sister’s face that he would be going out with Cali tonight, he vanished.
Matt hopped into his brand new sports car his father bought for him on his 17th birthday. He stopped by a florist and picked up a bouquet of roses, really trying to one up the rest of the assholes who attempted to ask Cali out. He wasn’t all that worried, he had everything the girl could ask for and more. Matt truly believed the two could be the “perfect” couple. After finishing up at the florist, he slowly approached Cali’s house, which he once referred to as his best friends house. It was only a matter of time that things had changed but Matt brushed it off. Carefully parking his car outside, he ran up the stairs to her door and knocked, awaiting the beautiful girl he would be taking out later.
Cheer practice seemed to drag longer than usual but it could have something to do with the fact. that she had something to look forward to. She still had to endure the whispers of the other cheerleaders because they were obviously jealous. 'Let them talk,' her subconscious whispered. Cali told her friends good bye and drove home to get ready for her date with Matt. She knew he and her brother were rather good friends and could tell that Cody wasn't very satisfied with the fact that they were going out. She was having a little fun, there was no harm in that. A light in her very dark tunnel. For the first time in months, she was doing something she wanted. Her parents being quite happy that she was doing something other than going to school and staying in her room.
Cali put the finishing touches to her curls before she turned away from her vanity to look into the mirror. A form fitting red dress and wedges to accent her toned thighs. Her parents having gone out that evening, she was home with Cody. She could only hope that he wasn't too upset with her. A flash back coming to mind as she gazed at her image. 'You look beautiful.' Brooke murmured, squeezing Cali's shoulders. It was the first time she had put the uniform on. She only tried out for the team because her sister was on the squad. Every girl wanted to do the same things as their best friends. Well, her sister was hers.' She snapped back to the present when she heard the knocking on the door. Cali quickly blinked her eyes to clear them of any tears that might have been produced. She went down the stairs and to the door and opened it. A small genuine and shy smile came across her lips as she took his appearance, "Good evening, Matt."
