Rewrite the Stars

It was the 26th of August. The first day of our senior year. There’s nothing really special about this day, except for the fact that I have to transfer from another school. *knock* I heard a knock from my door and it was Mackie. My long-time gay best friend. “Alice, we will be late,” Mackie uttered and I rolled my eyes to him. “What’s so important on the first day?  I asked and sat on my bed. “Girl!  Handsome boys and duh!  Did I ever mention to you that most transformations happened in a senior year!?” Mackie said and sat beside me. He starts to play with my hair and I look at him. Why he has to be gay?  I mean obviously, Mackie is someone that is made from heaven… Made with the angels. “Don’t look at me that way! You’re disgusting!” Mackie said and pushed me. “What? I am just thinking of you!  Why do you have to be like that!?” I asked. He stood up and got my comb “Sweetheart, I was made like this.  This is not my choice. This is me since then!  Duh! “He said and I laughed. Yes, maybe he has been like that ever since I met him. They said everyone knows about that, but I didn’t notice that. I just thought that he’s an only child and maybe that kind of makes sense? But I have liked Mackie since fifth grade and he knows that. He's been my best friend since we moved here. When I confessed what I was feeling and I tried to kiss him. That was awkward. At the age of 10, I wanted to kiss Mackie without knowing that he is gay ad hell. It was awkward when he pushed me and admit that he is gay. We become distant for like an hour, until here we are, become more bonded and inseparable. We always do things together. “Hey freak, we have to go.  The school bus is coming.” Mackie said and I got my things. I don’t know what’s waiting for me with my new school. I just feel curious but not excited. We got into our school bus and I can see faces looking at me. Some of them are quite familiar since they are just living a few blocks from our house, but I barely know them. The school bus stopped and I first looked at the window. Nothing new here, just like in my former school. Different types of squads. I step out of the bus and I can see faces looking at me. It was really weird. I felt a soft touch on my shoulder and it was Mackie. “Don’t act like you’re not used to these attention freaks. Like Duh? You’re a big-time in your old school.” Mackie said and I smiled at him. Yes maybe, but I can sense some different vibe here. Mackie saw his squad and invited me to join them. It was from the music club. Mackie is a great Singer and Drummer. That was I hated him for being a bad boy on the stage but transforming into a princess when he’s not performing. He makes girls cry. I was looking and roaming my eyes around. Typical Teenager stuff. What is it? Nothing. Just the typical 17-year-old people that live in liberal state stuff. A black car stops and everyone stops what they are doing. A girl with high heels and a skirt. A fitted top and brown hair. She’s gorgeous. Indeed, she is. I can hear people murmuring and how boys adore her sexy body. She removed her shades and looked around. She stares at me. I smiled at her and she rolled her eyes.  I got annoyed of course. “Who is she?” I asked Mackie. I watch her take her steps. “You mean that gorgeous star?” He asked.  I nodded. “That is Margarette Topaz, you don’t know her?” Mackie surprisingly asked. How would I know her? “Dude, you’re a freak. Margarette is the daughter of the governor.” He added. “How would I know that? I moved in here just a few months ago?” Yes, we just got here a few months ago. This is my hometown, but ever since mom died? My dad took me to the next town, we lived there for about 2 and a half years? But I used to visit this town like once a week, just to visit Mackie. My dad is a sheriff, and now he is permanently assigned to this small town. We have to move here again. And I think we can finally accept that mom is dead. “O yah. I’m so sorry” The bell rang and we all looked for our first class.  I have my literature class, and Mackie has his gym class. I looked for my seat and waited for the professor. I was looking at the window until I felt someone poke me. “Excuse you? This is my seat. Can you move?” Margarette said. “Ahm?! Are you dumb!?” She asked. I can see that she’s a spoiled brat. This is my first day and I don’t want to cause any scenes. I stood up and transferred to the seat next to her. The class started and it was a good start. We talked about my favorite book. Anyone seems to be not interested. “So, can you tell me? How does Romeo and Juliet fight for love?” Mrs. Madison asked and I raised my hand. “Yes, the new girl?” Mrs.  Madison said. “Alice, Alice Wilson Ma’am,” I said. “O, The sheriff’s daughter. Ok, let me hear your answer” Mrs.  Madison utters. “Well, Romeo and Juliet fight against all odds. No matter how many hindrances and struggles, they still prove that they are in love and it is really obvious that even death can hinder them to be in each other’s arms” I said. Mrs. Madison smiled at me. I hope I did a great job here. “And that’s so dumb” I heard Margarette said. I looked at her and she looked at me eye to eye. “You know that you can’t be so dumb, just to prove your love,” Margarette said.  I look at her I. disbelief. “But that is love. No matter what your differences are. If you love that person, you will do everything and you can do anything that everyone else thought was impossible.” I said and looked at her. What makes her point though? Does she know how to fall in love? “But sweetie, you can’t rewrite the star. No one can, and if you keep on pushing yourself to be with someone else you know you can’t be with. You will just hurt yourself. Just like them. They both died, yes maybe they died together, but that does not even make sense.” She said, I am about to speak up but the bell rang. I saw her smirk and I can’t understand why. “I’m sorry, no time for you. You better listen very well. I always end things.  No one will.” She said and took her step out of the room. “Do you even know how to fall in love?” I asked and she stopped. She looks at me. “You’re nonsense.” She said and walked away. What’s wrong with her? “Hey, Alice!” I saw Mackie standing at the door. He’s waiting for me. “How is the first class?” Mackie said and I glared at him. “Well, I guess that’s a Na-ah sign? What happened?” Mackie keeps on asking questions. I don’t want to answer any of those. We walked to the cafeteria and I sat with Mackie’s squad. I have no choice, I have no squad here. I am just watching them eat and learning the culture and stuff of this school. They are insane. This is not my typical environment, but I guess it’s time for a little change. The class easily ended and finally, I am going home. I am tired of these crazy people around me. I looked for Mackie but he said he’s going out for a date. I head to the comfort for at least some retouching and suddenly. I heard something from the music room. I looked at the tiny glass window and I saw Margarette, making out with the guy I bumped to earlier. Margarette saw me. They stopped. I immediately run away and go straight to the comfort room. I entered the cubicle and let out a deep sigh. “I hope she won't catch me,” I whispered. I am having cold sweats. I paused when I heard someone clearing her throat. I opened the cubicle door and I saw Margarette crossing her arms and glaring at me. “I am surely dead” I murmured at the back of my head. “What you saw is nothing but typical teenager stuff. You better shut your mouth or I will surely cut your tongue.” Margarette said and I gestured, zipping my mouth. “That’s great. Ciao” Margarette said and rolled her eyes at me. I watched her walk away. I looked at me in the mirror and rolled my eyes in annoyance. “AS IF IT WAS MY FAULT! THEY ARE TOO LOUD! THE INSTRUMENTS ARE BANGING!” I loudly said and took a deep breath. I fixed myself and walked to the school bus stop. I was sitting alone. Near the window, as usual. I saw Margarette with her convertible car, I rolled my eyes and started wearing my air pods. Music is making me calm. “I’m home!” I shouted when I entered the house. But no one answered, I guess I will be here alone. I went straight to my room and changed my clothes. I rested for a while and got my phone. “Let's see…” I said and went to Mackie’s profile at midnight and glared at his **. I looked for the person he’s following and I saw Margarette’s account. “Let me know you, Margarette,” I murmured. I look at her profile and I can see how girly and sassy she is. A typical spoiled brat that will not explain why she’s like that. She’s just Margarette… Margarette Topaz. My alarm buzzed and I looked at the clock. It’s time to cook some dinner I guess. I went to the kitchen and cooked dinner. I heard the front door open and I saw my dad. “Hey, Dad, how’s the day?” I asked my dad, smiled at me and hugged me. “Stressful and tiring, but I am now fine, as I am home with my only baby,” Dad said and gave me a forehead kiss. “I am not a baby any more daddy, I am 17, remember?” I said and rolled my eyes. I got back to the kitchen and finished my dish. “Yes, you are. You will always be my baby, even if you’re 18 or 80” My dad said and got a spoon. “Is this a delicious chef?” My dad asked and got a spoon. “That will surely make you forget your name,” I said. My dad took a scoop of the sauce and gave me big eyes. “Congratulations! YOU’RE A WINNER! YOU WON THE MASTER CHEF!” My dad said and I rolled my eyes and laughed. He is my everything. I can lose anything in this world, but not my dad… Not my Hero. “Be ready now big guy, we will eat our dinner” I said and pushed my dad away in the kitchen. I started to get the plates and prepare the table. “Finally! You are here!” I said and looked at my dad coming from upstairs. He laughed and I smirked at him. “How is your day?” My dad asked. As usual, it's a parent's thing. “Nothing new dad, I just observed the people around me,” I answered. “Do you have any new friends?” My dad asked. “Well, does Mackie count?” I asked. My dad rolled his eyes and smirked. “Honey, Mackie has been your best friend ever since, is there anything new?” My dad said and looked at me as if he’s waiting for me to say yes. “Well… I am hanging out with Mackie’s friend. There was this Drama club and they are all hanging out. Mackie is one of them, that’s why yah, I guess I have them as my new friends.” I asked and smiled. I saw my dad smile at me. “You know that I am so proud of you, of course, your mom in heaven. I know she is so proud of you sweetheart.” My dad said and I smiled back. I don’t want to talk about this. It feels like the wound of the past is keeping on hunting me. I mean, yes I am good now, but talking with this stuff will make me cry any moment. “Go upstairs now, I will do the dishes.” My dad said and got the plates I am holding. “I know you’re tired from work dad. I can do this.” I said “Just do your homework or have some beauty rest, you are doing all the chores ever since your mom left us.” He said. Suddenly, a tear fell down my face. “Honey, why are you crying?” My dad asked. “I miss mom… I miss her so much.” I said and hugged my dad. “I know sweetheart, we do miss her.” My dad said and finally, I calmed down. “Go to your room now.” My dad calmly said and kissed my forehead. “I love you.” My dad said. “I love you too dad,” I said and went upstairs. I entered my room and locked it. I lay in my bed and cried. I got my mom’s photo and looked at it. “I miss you so much, mom…” I said and hugged the photo tight. “Psst.” I looked at my phone and it was midnight. I looked at my window to see where the sound was coming from. It was Mackie. “What?” I silently said. Oh dear God, if my dad will see us, we will be dead. “Come on!” Mackie said and I gave him a confused look. “Where are we going?” I asked. He raised his phone and I looked at my phone. I have 20 messages from him. I didn’t notice that since I fell asleep from crying. I opened the messages and I glared at him. “What the hell are you thinking?” I asked in annoyance. “Take it or leave it,” Mackie said and I looked at my door.