Maya Stark

Chapter 29: Homecoming Day

Parker and I were called into the principal's office as soon as we got in the school. Detention for like ever. Ned was waiting for Parker in the hallway. I slightly nod at him before walking away from them. It was an awkward morning for me, and I didn't necessarily want to talk to either of them. They didn't try to stop me. It went on like this for a couple days. Nothing happening and everything calming down.

The one day something interesting happened was the day of homecoming. Flash just had to come up to me while I was packing, getting ready for detention.

'Stark,' he said, leaning against the lockers.

I sigh. 'Flash, if you don't go away in the next two seconds, I will not hesitate to hurt you.'

'Oh, come on, Stark,' he said rolling his eyes. 'I was just going to ask if you want to go to homecoming with me.'

He has a smirk on his face that shows he thinks I'll say yes. 'Why would I go to homecoming with you?'

'Because we go good together,' he said. 'You're rich, I'm rich, and my parents will surely approve.'

  I scoff. 'First of all, Flash, you're rich, I'm a billionaire. My dad can run in circles around your dad money wise, I just don't boast about it like a dick. I don't need to remind people who I am and how much I have. Second of all, even if I was going to homecoming, which I'm not, I wouldn't go with you. I wouldn't go with you because I hate you, you're a dick, and my dad definitely wouldn't approve of you. Now I swear if you don't walk away, I actually will kill you and I can make it look like an accident. Now stop bothering me. You've asked me out a dozen of times, and I always say no. Get the hint and stop.'

I slam my locker closed and walk past him, harshly hitting into his shoulder. I walk into detention slightly annoyed and sat down. Parker came in looking a lot happier than he had the past couple of days.

'What's up with you?' I ask.

'Huh?' he says, sitting down. 'Oh, uh, I asked Liz to homecoming. And she said yes.'

I smile. 'That's great Parker.'

'You going to homecoming?' he asks.

'Oh, no,' I say. 'My dad said I was allowed to if I wanted to, but I really don't. Dances aren't my thing. And it's moving day, so I'll probably just help Happy out. Besides, the only person who asked me was Flash and I would die before I went with him.'

'I think that's fair,' he said, nodding. I shrug slightly. That was the longest conversation we have had since the whole ferry thing. Not that I cared. If you were wondering.