lab partners(Brandon)

[Stella Kingston]

Stella listened to the teacher as she announced the next assignment for the week. It seemed like the class was going to do group projects teams of two. She didn't mind she actually really liked chemistry. Stella quickly walked to one of the tables and put on her lab coat and goggles. How could anyone look good in this, she wouldn't know. She quickly placed her hair in a high ponytail and waited as everyone separated into groups. Sure Stella looked like she didn't understand any of it. But she did pay attention it was just that everything got confusing because she would daydream. Thinking about my little pony and boys. Her eye's would always glance around the classroom. Stella sometime watched the boy's as they worked. Some guy's looked really good so she got distracted during class shooting them flirty winks and smiles. She even sometimes did the classic I dropped my pencil.

She so hoped she got a smart partner this time she really did not need to fail chemistry. She knew how to do everything she just didn't know how to write it down correctly on paper so far. The teacher told her she needed to work on showing her work more and she just didn't know how to start or end."Who wants to be my partner?" She asked to no one in general, but she hoped someone would come in and save her just like in all her fairytale books.

[Brandon Delvecchio]

He had actually made it to chemistry class today, he had finished his previous lab the night before after listening to music of motivation all night while dealing with the thunder storm. Brandon chewed his pen cap looking up at the teacher, it wasn't that he wanted to do another lab but being Brandon he figured having a partner and maybe a female one would be nice. Brandon let his brown eyes skim the board, he wrote down the notes and instructions now it was time to pick a partner. Brandon looked around the room and Stella caught his eyes. Brandon gathered his notebook and supplies and walked over to Stella. "I'll be your partner Cutie." Brandon mused setting his things on the table beside her.

Now that he was partnered he walked up grabbing some test beakers, some gloves and some eye goggles. This was going to be fun. Chemistry was always fun when it came to doing experiments. Brandon walked back to Stella and handed her half the supplies. Then he took a seat. "Okay ready to blow shit up?" Brandon asked putting the goggles on his face, Brandon poured some of the liquid into the beaker then he watched it, he wondered how much chemical compound he needed to add to smoke up the classroom but for now he'd remain quite on his inner thoughts of skipping class and getting to know Stella. Brandon added some the white colored chemical to the clear one watching it turn green and he looked to Stella. "There it did something, write that down." He said unamused as he watched the girl. They were in the same grade and was on his dance squad was all he really knew about the girl. Plus she was really pretty. Brandon leaned over to her ear. "You need this grade or you down to skip?" Brandon whispered now shifting his eyes to meet hers.

[Stella Kingston]

Stella began to blush and a playful smile appeared."aw thanks Brandon."She placed her hand on Brandon's arm. She pulled out her notebook and opened to the first black page. She was happy Brandon was her partner because she never had the chance to talk to him alone before. Sure they both were on the dance team together, but that was it. She always though Brandon was cute too so she was going to have fun this lab. She began to twirl her hair around a little."So Brandon, do you have a girlfriend?"Stella said while pulling out her pen and putting it in her mouth.She was not gonna let this chance pass up without getting any information from him.

She watched as he walked up with the test beakers and sat down."Of course I am I'm up for anything."She quietly watched as he mixed the different liquids an Stella wrote down everything with her hello kitty pen. She liked how the liquids mixed she just expected something more exciting to happen."the white and clear liquids make green." she repeated it back to him as she bit her bottom lip. Stella looked around the room at the other groups then the teacher. "Yeah, I'm so down to skip." Stella's brown eyes stared back at Brandon's."But how are we gonna get out of here?"A tilted her head to the side and waited for his reply.

[Brandon Delvecchio]

Brandon smiled at Stella touching his arm and he shifted his eyes looking to her. A girlfriend? Brandon thought for a moment letting his eyes look down, yeah he had a couple crushes, yet nothing serious was going on. Where would he invite a girl? To his spot, his tent in the woods, he was sort of embarrassed to have a girlfriend being a homeless, runaway and all. But few people knew about that due to the fact he always had money and he always looked and smelled nice. "No, I don't have a girlfriend. Girls just don't seem to want a relationship with me. I mean I have a lot of girls that are friends but no girlfriend." Brandon said with a smile, he knew he was good looking, he just hadn't been in a relationship since he started at Degrassi. Yet this didn't mean it was impossible. When Stella wrote down the notes Brandon smirked. This class was overrated and now it was time to create a diversion to get out of class. Brandon looked at the green liquid and then looked at a piece of metal. "Get ready baby girl." Brandon said as he picked up the metal chips and dropped them into the chemical compound. When the smoke started to fill the room he took Stella's hand and ran to the door, avoiding the smell in that classroom. Brandon pulled Stella down the hall and into the theater.

He slowly let go of her hand. "That's how we get out of there." Brandon said with a smirk of confidence. Then he looked to the Exit sign. "You ready?" Brandon said taking her hand walking right out the school. Once they got off campus he chewed the inside of his cheek. "So Stella, do you have a boyfriend or is that my job for the day?" Brandon mused looking over at her as he started to walk toward town.

[Stella Kingston]

Stella watched Brandon's reaction after she asked him the question. She could tell by his eyes that he seemed a bit sad so she rubbed his back. Making full small circles on his back trying to cheer him up. She kind of felt bad for bringing up the question yet she felt a little ping of happiness as he said he didn't have a girlfriend. "Those girls are so dumb to not date you.I mean your hot, maybe you just haven't found the right girl yet."She put her hands on her hips and pushed her chest out slightly.She was a little angry after hearing that.Now she didn't feel bad for flirting with him. She couldn't see why he didn't have any girlfriend so far he looked good and he has a good personality. Stella herself hasn't started dating anyone recently. Sure she flirts with people, but she never went farther then that with anyone.

Stella watched as Brandon picked up the metal chips and dropped them in the chemical compound she quickly closed her eyes tightly shut.Smoke quickly filled the room and Brandon grabbed her arm and pulled them out of the classroom. The only thing going through Stella's head the whole time was how warm Brandon's hand was in hers. It seemed weird how the simplest things made her smile. She opened her eye and noticed they were in the theater."Wow how did you learn how to do that?"Stella did not expect to actual make an escape like out of a movie. It was exciting and she liked it."So where are we going?"She said with a bright smile as they walked off of campus. She didn't care what they would do next she knew she could always have fun with Brandon. She lets hair hair down and looked right in Brandon's eyes."I don't have a boyfriend at the moment, but you could take the job for today. Only if you want to that is."Stella slowly entwined her fingers with his and she shyly looked down.She chews on her bottom lip.

[Brandon Delvecchio]

The smile she gave him was worth it all, any tiny bit of trouble, any feeling of regret. Brandon smiled and shrugged. "Sweetheart a magician never reveals his secrets." Brandon teased, the thing was he wasn't quite sure where they were going but as long at they were having fun who really cared? "No clue it'll be an adventure, something spontaneous." Brandon answered and when she intertwined her fingers with his he smiled and looked over at her. "Yes, I wouldn't want any other girlfriend of the day." Brandon said reaching over to her pushing a strand of hair out of her face. Then it suddenly hit him, what he wanted to do with Stella he walked proud with her hand in his not letting go. He didn't want to let go, he had a feeling of pride holding her hand even if it was only temporary. What she said about the other girls, proved she didn't think like them, nor did he feel like he was going to get hurt in anyway.

The walked for a while til they came to the beach. The water must have been cold it being fall and all, but that didn't really seem to phase his mind. The pier was where he was headed in all honesty. He wanted to play some games, maybe walk down the board walk with Stella and talk get to know her more. Once they hit the beginning of the pier he smiled. "So for now, ice cream then we can go sit on the boardwalk, and talk cause I'm dying to get to know you more. Then the arcade, I want to win you a little stuffed animal so you remember today, followed by some dinner, or a movie anything you want I am open to suggestions." Brandon admitted walking up to the ice cream shop he looked at the menu and ordered. "I'll have a double scoop of cookie dough on a cone, and whatever my girlfriend here wants." Brandon said looking at Stella with a wink. He let her order then he paid and slid his hand back into hers. Brandon walked with Stella to the boardwalk and slowly walked to the end sitting down on the massive dock. He let his feet dandle as he pet the spot beside him for Stella to join. The sun sparkled on the water, and the sound of waves soothed him. "It sure is beautiful out, so where are you from Stella?" He asked wanting to know more. Her age couldn't be too hard to figure out because they were in the same grade.

[Stella Kingston]

"aw even just a little hint for just me?"Stella pouted a little and poked out her bottom lip. She pretended to cry a little, then she chuckled."Not even for a little kiss?"She placed one of her fingers on her lip and bit it playfully teasing Brandon. Stella giggled when Brandon pushed a strand of hair out of her face."Well I think I have the sweetest boyfriend of the Day."School was completely off of her mind they reached the beach and the boardwalk. She haven't been here in years the last time was when she was with her parents. It brought back great memories she had with her mom and dad past summers ago."Oh Baby you treating me like I'm a princess. I'm not used to it, but I really like it." She cant wait to see what happens next.Maybe she could beat Brandon on some video games. She leaned in closer to Brandon and kissed him on the cheek, then she laid her head on his shoulder.


When they walked into the ice cream shop she looked like a little kid. Her eyes lit up like a match. He found her weakness sweets and stuffed animals without even trying. She didn't understand why a girl wouldn't date him so far she was having a blast with Brandon. In the back of her mind Stella kind of didn't want it to end."I'll have One scoop of cookies and cream on a cone please."She took Brandon's hand and followed him out of the shop to the boardwalk to the end of the dock. She watched Brandon sit down and she joined him while licking her ice cream cone a few times. It was beautiful looking at the sun and the ways the light looked on the water like it was dancing on the waves."I'm from here, what about you Brandon?"She said while licking at some of melting ice cream."Want a taste?"[/color]Stella said while tilting her ice cream towards him offering him a taste of her ice cream.

[Brandon Delvecchio]

Her flirty girly persona made him blush a bit, he liked the way she joked about things and when she mentioned a kiss he leaned over and kissed her cheek. When she commented on his sweetness he looked down and ran his fingers though his spikey hair. "I'm am only sweet when it is well deserved, and when I'm with the prettiest girl like ever." Brandon teased and when they were both sitting down looking over the water he moved a little closer to her in thought. "Where am I from, well if you can't tell I have an accent and I don't pronounce my R's so I'm going to have to shamelessly admit. I'm from Boston Massachusetts." Brandon said puffing out his chest a little bit proud of his original stomping grounds. Boston and Canada were so different, the weather, the laws everything.

Brandon licked at his ice cream for a bit and when Stella asked him did he want to taste he smiled and nodded. "Only if you taste mine." Brandon offered putting his ice cream to her lips. He licked hers a bit then smiled leaning over kissing her cheek. "Your too damn cute Stella." Brandon said. He could feel the mid day sun hitting his olive skin, and warming it. Once ice cream was done he looked over at her. "Do you have dreams? Like what do you want more then anything in the world right this minute?" Brandon asked putting his arm around the girl's petite body. He felt himself growing a bit protective of Stella already. Maybe even crushing who knew. She just brought out that side in him.

[Stella Kingston]

Her cheeks warmed up when he said she was the prettiest girl ever.She was told that by her father and other guys but she liked to hear it from Brandon.A simple comments like that threw her completely off her game and she enjoyed it.Flirting back and fourth with him was fun she might start really liking him.It maybe a small crush who knows more if it continues like this."Boston! Really what is it like and how long have you been here."She said while grabbing his hand and licking his ice cream cone.She was really interested in what it was like.She's been here her whole life so it was somewhat the same old thing everyday.She loved It but hearing about where other people were from gave you a better understanding of people.She noticed every now and then she would noticed his accent she thought it was cute.

"And it's a cute accent at that."She smiled and playfully punched his shoulder."mm it's so good.I think im getting hyper."Stella shivers a little and licks Brandon cookie dough ice cream again.When he kissed her cheek she puts her free hand in front of her face covering it."Your making me blush Brandon."Her smile felt like it could not get any bigger then it already was.Dreams Stella had many but which one for this moment."Well I have many dreams.But one for this exact minute would have to be.Well its kind of embarrassing so don't laugh."She held out her pinky finger and waited for Brandon to take it."Promise you wont tell anyone or I will hate you for ever"She gave and a serious face."I want to fall in love like how they do in the movies or fairy tails."She closed her eyes waiting for Brandons reaction.She always had dreams like that since she was a little girl.She couldn't help it she loved love stories and fairy tails even Disney movies.

[Brandon Delvecchio]

What was it like in Boston? Brandon skimmed his bottom lip with from front teeth and smiled. "Well, it's different. It's a huge city with lots of tourists. The water isn't too clean, but a lot of history comes from Boston. Everything is so much more expensive so that means there are a lot of different classes of people. Most are rude and snobby, and some are humble and grateful. Just like any where else in the world." Brandon explained rocking his feet back and forth. "I miss it at times." Brandon shrugged then looked back to Stella. "The girls there are snobby, not like the nice ones up here though, you'll find that anywhere in the world. Girls and boys competing for a certain label." And thought he missed he knew he was on a search for his real father up here and that's the only thing that kept him going most of the time. Brandon was a survivor, he knew how to live in every element, how to feel and fan for himself.

Pink warm his cheeks at the comment about his accent and he looked away a little shy. When Stella started to answer his question he looked back and listened and closed his eyes thinking about love, and how highly she thought of it. "Yes, fairytales, and movies always make love seem so amazing. That feeling the princess must get, when she is actually worth rescuing and living happily ever after with." Brandon said he wasn't teasing her, he liked her dream, it was one he scared in common with her. "Now it's time for me to tell you a secret. Disney movies make me cry, The loin king, Mulan, Thumbalina, the fox and the hound. They are so cute." Brandon admitted to Stella. He wasn't like most boys where he was embarrassed about his passion toward things. This was one of those things that made him unique to be honest. The sun was close getting dim in the sky, and it was getting that pink glow and Brandon looked over as Stella and reached over taking her hand in his and he brought it to his lips kissing it. "You'll always be a princess to me." Brandon said and though he sounded cheesy he knew it would melt her inside.

[Stella Kingston]

She sat and ate the rest of her ice cream cone as Brandon talked about Boston."Certain labels like what?"She had a confused look on her face."So why did you come here if it's Ok for me to asking?"Stella was always protected from this by her parents and even her friends. The way Brandon talked about Boston she could tell it really means a lot to him she can tell just by looking in his eyes. It made her smile just because he was and it puts her at ease. Snobby girls she came across them before, but the never bothered her. She would just ignore them and be on her way. But what kinds of things did the snobby girls do to Brandon. She did not like little things like that happening to people close to her if she was happy she wanted her friends to be just as happy or more."Well I'm glad you're not like those other guys because I like you for being different because it's only one you and, no one else like you in the whole world."She said with a small smile she reached for his hand and scooted closer to him."And that Is something I would never want to change about you."Stella slowly leaned back on the docks and looked up at the sky. Her body shot up as Brandon told how he felt about falling and love."Yeah, like how in movies a kiss can just take you breath away. Don't you want to truly understand that feeling at least once in your lifetime?"She was so happy that he didn't tease her and he understood how she felt about it. Usually people her age would have told her she was too old to be still think like that. What prince would come ridding in to save her on a white stead.

"OMG Brandon I love those movies too I cry every time I see the lion king and Mulan made me want to learn how to kick some ones butt. "She laughed began to swing her feet and punch at the air."You are so different from most guys they wouldn't admit something like that, but it made me really happy we got a lot in common. You're always welcome to come over and have a movie marathon with me. It's cute and rather manly in my book."She giggled and smiled as he took her hand and kissed it."Brandon you must really want me to attack you like a fan girl."She blushed and wrapped her arms around him in an embrace."Are you trying to make me fall in love with you?"She teased yet she said it in a whisper.

[Brandon Delvecchio]

The question about why he traveled so far hid the stories from his current living situation. Something about sharing stuff that like made him a little uncomfortable. The whole, yeah I'm homeless just leave leave give me a chance thought made him a little hesitant. Only Bianca really knew about that, and this was why she was his best friend. There was just something about Stella, that made him not so scared. She didn't seem judgmental but she also believed in fairytales. All those knights and princes that saved those princesses. Had something great to offer them. More then love and protection, wealth crowns titles. Brandon chewed the inside of his cheek. Why not rip it off like a band aid. What was the worst that could happen? "I..My mother started dating this guy, and I didn't like him. I never had met my real father before so I searched him up. I found out he owns a restaurant up here in Toronto so..I ran away from home." Brandon said in all honesty. His heart was racing, a bit more then normal with the anxiety that followed. What was Stella going to think of him now? The girls next question was probably going to be something like, if your searching for your father where do you live? Brandon let out a breath and looked at Stella, he shared something about himself not many people knew with her. She must have been gaining a special place in his heart.

Next it became easier to change the subject a bit. He could talk and answer the questions about the kisses. Brandon felt her arms around him and he put his arm around her holding her close. "You know, I never thought I'd enjoy a fan girl attacking me, but your different. You can attack at will. And as for making you fall in love with me. I'm not sure I have the power to do that, it's a free will thing." He replied. It was true they did have a lot in common, especially the views on love and now he wanted to feel that breath taking moment. "I never had one of those magical kisses before." Brandon stated the waves were crashing below them, and the sun was in a perfect spot, as he shifted his green-brown eyes to meet Stellas. "But if I did, I think it would go a little something like this." Brandon said as he leaned into Stella and let his lips lock with hers, he parted her lips with his tongue and allowed himself to kiss her with passion. His heart started to race, and he could feel flutters in his stomach. Perfection, once he was breathless, he pulled away slightly, slowly opening his eyes, and his cheeks were hot with a pink tint now.

[Stella Kingston]

"Wow this is a lot to take in."She looked down and frowned a little. She held Brandon close to her trying to make him feel better. She rubs her cheek against Brandon's and cuddles closer to him."You have been through a lot Brandon and now you're looking for your father that's a big choice to make. Where are you staying then with family?"She was worried about him. Coming all the way here and looking for someone. What would his father's react be like. What if his dad doesn't want to talk to him. She began to tear up a little from hearing his story. Her voice felt like it wouldn't come out all of a sudden. Her tears started to freely drop her cheeks. It must have taken a lot for him to be telling her all of this he must really trust her. Stella to a deep breath to calm herself down and she wiped her tears away her eyes slightly puffy. She must have looked like a real hot mess. The thought only lasted a second after she felt his arm around her pulling her closer."I bet you would like that wouldn't you."She said with small smirk that she perfected since she was a child.


She only showed it a few times when she completely confident about the situation. The waves under them crashing against the dock caused her to look around at the sun."Its so pretty right now.Dont you think?"The colors caught her complete attention until she heard Brandon. She quickly turned to see what he meant. She watched as Brandon leaned in slowly she did the same. She didn't see it coming, but it felt like it was right to be kissing Brandon. She felt his tongue at her lips and parted them to deepen the kiss. Without knowing she wrapped her arms around his neck. Her heart beats were speeding up and she was out of breath. They parted and she caught her breath a little. She felt a bit lightheaded, but she wanted to feel it one more time. Stella locked her lips with Brandon's again for just a few seconds she gave his bottom lip a playful bite and pulled away from him."No fair you caught me off guard. You know you taste just like the cookie dough ice cream."She said as she teased him a little.Stella buried her face against his chest hiding her light pink cheeks from him. Her lips formed a big goofy grin just from that kiss. No her kiss with Brandon was one she didn't expect to get today, but she got to feel that spark like in the movies even if it did not last long she was feeling great. "That was amazing."Stella looked up at Brandon and kissed him in the corner of his mouth.

[Brandon Delvecchio]

Brandon thought for a moment, about her question and he looked into the water, his thoughts racing a bit more. When he heard Stella's breathing pattern change he looked over at her seeing tears flowing from her eyes and he shook his head and brought the tip of his thumb to tears and wiped them away. "I'm fine really.. don't cry Stella." Brandon said his anxiety getting worst, he pulled her close to his check and rocked her a bit. "I live with...em...my aunt. Yeah, my aunt. Nothing to worry about." Brandon said looking up closing his eyes. He let her rest her head on his chest. Why did he always act so quick to lie? With out even a second thought, the thing was he wasn't good at lying, he stuttered and always looked away when he was lying. When everything seemed fine and she was calm he looked at her. "Yes, I would like it." Brandon said sticking out his tongue at the girl.

The kiss was amazing and Stella's comment about ice cream caused him to scrunch his nose cutely. "Well, your kisses don't taste much different missy." He came back and held her close. It was amazing The feelings she brought to surface were new. He felt cared for believe it or not, he felt young love and felt spontaneous. It felt nice, like when you were a child and you could play with any little girl and you'd take her doll and make her cry but seeing her tears made you hug her and give her toy back. Even if she pushed you down the side later that day, that type of innocent love. "Took the words right out of my mouth." He admitted looking over the sunset one time. It was getting dark and he could see the pier neon lights turning on. It was exciting. He leaned in and kissed Stella's nose then looked her in the eyes. "Let's go have some more fun shall we?" Brandon said standing up, he helped Stella to her feet and took both of her hands in the middle of them. "I kinda don't want this day to end." Brandon admitted as he leaned in and pecked her lips one more time before turning, and starting to walk back down the boardwalk. The air was sort of chilly and Brandon stopped dead in his tracks unzipping his hoodie, taking it off. "You must be special getting to wear my hoodie." Brandon said draping it over her shoulders. A smile was brought to his lips when he saw how big it was on her. Though Brandon was short he liked his big clothing. There was a fair in town he almost forgot about, maybe after he won Stella a prize they could go on a couple rides. It would be cute and romantic.

Brandon started walking again hand in hand with Stella to the arcade and when they arrived he walked to the change machine and traded twenty bucks in for quarters. Brandon split them with Stella and looked around at the games. There it was the claw, he let go of Stella's hand and walked up to this machine, he always thought is was a rip off playing but he wanted to win something that would remind Stella of him. Then it caught his eye, a gray and white wolf stuffed animal. Brandon always thought of himself to be like an alpha wolf. They were the strongest and most likely to survive alone in a wolf pack. Brandon put 2 quarters in and aimed the machine over the wolf. He felt Stella's presence and he looked over his shoulder then back to the machine. Brandon stuck his tongue out the corner of his mouth concentrating. When he was sure he had it he let the claw drop and he held on the the red button and up came the wolf. Brandon jumped, in excitement and accomplishment taking the little wolf and handing it to Stella. "You like him? You have to give him a name, something that will suit him." Brandon said looking into her eyes hoping she liked the little stuffed animal.

[Stella Kingston]

She whipped her eyes to make sure the rest of her tears were gone. A bright smile replaced it and she licked her bottom lip. Brandon wiped the rest of her tears away with his thumb. She liked how Brandon was taking care of her it made her feel special to him."I'm good now. I'm not a baby." She chuckled and rocked back and forth with Brandon rubbing her face closer."Your staying with your aunt that must be fun. And, you know you could always come over to my house if you like."She didn't even notice that Brandon was lying it went completely over her head. Even when he stuttered and looked away. Stella felt safe with Brandons hands around her she stuck her tongue back out at him. She thought he was just adorable and he couldn't do anything wrong. Stella kissed the tip of his nose when his nose scrunched up."Hey I could have sworn my kisses tasted like the rainbow would."She said while poking out her lips pouting with crossed arms over her chest. When Brandon came back and held her closers to him she noticed the lights on the board walk. Was it this late? The time with him passes by really fast she didn't mind and no one was home anyway. Her parents went out of town for a book signing for her fathers new thriller. It was going to be a few days before they would get back home.

"What next the arcade so I can kick your butt on some games."She said while taking Brandons hands in hers to stand up. She walked off her legs and stretched lifting her arms above her head enough for her shirt to slid up to show her belly button."Me neither I want to spend even more time with you. I'm having a blast!"Her hair fell slightly on to her face that she had to push it behind her ear. She watched Bradon unzip his hoodie and draped it over her shoulders. It made her look even smaller compared to him. The sleeves even went past her hands she had to pull them up ever move she made with her arms. It made her feel like they were a couple so she pulled her hands over her face causing the sleeves to block her pink cheeks. Stella swung her hand with Brandon as the walked to the arcade. She took half of the quarters and placed it in her pocket. She watched as Brandon look around the room and went to the claw machine. She looked over her shoulder going back in forth from each side to see what he was trying to get."Yeah I love him! His name will be Balto."She said with an innocent smile and a child like look in her eyes. She kissed the stuffed animal and held it closer. It reminded her of the old movie she watched with her mom when her dad was away sometimes."What about you Brandon what do you want?"She felt like she was getting spoiled and she didn't want him to get left out. He's been really nice to her getting her anything she wanted and she got him nothing in return.