"Well, that's all for the day. I'm sure you are all excited for the weekend" The teacher said in a deadpan tone
"I know I am. But unfortunately, before that, I have to return your sorry excuse for exam grades." He said bluntly
"Starting in no particular order, Benjamin Andrews. I must say I'm surprised Mr. Andrews managed to bring his grade up to a D+. Please give him a round of applause" he said sarcastically
"Thanks, Teach couldn't have done it without you," Ben said leaving the teacher only to let out an exhausted sigh before looking at the papers
"Next Alexander Freeman. Another disappointing grade, D-"
"You're kidding," I said
"Haha dude I got higher than you" Ben laughed from behind me
"There's got to be some mistake. I'm gonna ask after class" I said but Ben just shrugged not really caring. Ben had never cared about school before which made who he is now even more ironic
"Knock yourself out," he said nonchalantly
"Samantha Jones. C+ unexpected" the teacher said still sounding surprised
"YES! New car here I come" Samantha said jumped up excited
"Sam you don't have a driver's license or even a learner's permit," Wendy said ever the realist
"Don't be a buzz kill Wendy" Samantha said
"Back in your seat Ms. Jones" the teacher sighed annoyed
"Hmph" Samantha scoffed and returned to her seat
"Next Wendy Willians, one of the few good students in this class. Another A. Splendid work Miss Williams keep up the good work" He said cracking one of his rare smiles
"Well do sir," Wendy said
"And finally the person with the highest grade, both in the class and for the grade, Elizabeth Monroe A+. With a hundred percentage average. Congratulations Miss Monroe"
"That's only to be expected of a genius," Elizabeth said
"Whoa pretty and smart. I'm seriously wondering what she can't do" Ben gushed
"Take a damn hint" I whispered to myself
"What was that?" Ben asked
"Nothing," I said
"Alright, brats that's all for today. Get lost"
"But the bell hasn't rung yet?" a girl up front sat
"GET LOST!" Mr. Francis yelled pointing to the door before everyone got up and left
"You gonna talk to Mr. Francis," Ben asked
"Yeah," I said getting out of my seat
"Well, you better hurry. He's leaving" Ben said before I followed Mr. Francis who was walking out of the class
"Mr. Francis, can you wait up for a minute," I said as we walked through the empty hall.
"Mr. Francis" I repeated but he still chose to ignore me. So I just kept calling as we entered the teacher's lounge
"Mr. Francis"
"WHAT! What could you possibly want Mr. Freeman? You've been following me ever since class finished. What on God's green Earth?!" he asked his face red with fury
"Um...well," I said terrified
"SPIT IT OUT!" he yelled through gritted teeth
"I wanna talk about my grade," I said before the angry look on his face immediately turned into one of annoyance
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Rejection
RomanceAlexander Freeman, a 15-year-old boy, is rejected by his friend and crush the day before his first year of high school. Deciding to pretend like it never happened he went to school where the new girl in town Elizabeth Monroe invites everyone to a pa...
