So I quietly looked to see what they were laughing at. I saw Alex carrying a dozen of textbooks and trying to pick up pieces of paper that fell on the ground. Oh no, not again. This incident happened once or twice to him at grade 7. Girls will "flirt' and sweet talk him into doing their home work. I ran into the rescue and helped carry the text books out of his arms.
"Alex! Why didn't you answer your phone? I've been texting you and Kasey to come to the student body meeting! And why are you doing this again?" I asked.
"Oh my god! I am so sorry! I totally forgot about the meeting. It's just that I had to help these lovely ladies with their essays, book reports, poems etc. etc." He replied.
"Yeah, um, excuse us! But he needs to do our work! In order to get those kisses he wants! -giggle-" says one of the girls. I handed all their textbooks and papers to them and said "Well, sorry girls! Alex has better stuff to do besides doing stupid people's homework! Tah-tah!". I grabbed Alex's arm and ran to my house. My mom and dad told me that they were going to visit aunt Tessy for 2 weeks so I had to look after the house by myself. Alex plopped onto the couch, out of breath. "Kath...ryn...that was...the fast....test...run i have...ever did....ever since I...ran away from the....jocks." he said. I laughed at that fact. I went to the fridge and handed him a cold water bottle. I grabbed to the telephone and called Kasey. All I heard was RRRING RRRING-- Hey it's Kase! I'm probably out somewhere so leave a message after the tone! Beeeeeep! "Ugh..." I sighed. "Hey, um, Kathryn?" Alex asked me.
"Hmm?" I replied.
"Sorry for not answering my phone. I was too busy...ya know" Alex said shyly.
"C'mon, dude. You should really stop doing that. You're gonna end up really hurt. You know those girls were using you, right?"
"I know, but it wouldnt hurt to try?" He smirked. I gently punched him in the arm and smiled at him. What's weird is that he smiled at me too...but then he stopped. Then he looked down and kinda...stared...in a sad way. "Um...you okay, Alex?" I asked. "Umm...yeah. I have to go.." he said. I was confused. Did I do something wrong? Well, whatever. "Umm, okay then. Bye. And can you please try contacting Kasey. Tell her I was worried about her." I replied. He nodded and left out the door, silently. I shut the door and walked up to my bedroom. I'm seriously confused. Did something happen? Are they keeping a secret behind my back? No, of course they wouldn't.. They're my bestest friends! They would never lie to me!!! I needed to blow off some steam so I walked to the park with my favourite book, The Perks of Being a Wall Flower. I sat on a bench and listened to some music while reading. After a couple of minutes of reading, I felt something licking my foot. I put my book down and saw a brown indian greyhound licking my foot. I smiled and started to pet the dog. "Hey, buddy! You're so adorable! Where's you're owner?". I looked at the dog tag and it said his name was.."Bacon. Wow, nice name, Bacon!" I said to the dog. The dog started to bark in a happy way. I started to smile brightly...until..."Hey, Missy! Now you talk to dogs? You are one strange teenager." Jake said. "Ugh, you just ruined my happy time. Now, farewell. I'm going to find this dogs owner!" I puffed. The dog started to wag his tail and run up to Jake. The dog was filled with joy. "I think you just found his owner" Jake smirked. "Oh....I never knew you had a dog?" I said.
"Frankly, I don't think you know a lot about me, Missy." He replied.
"Well, It's because I don't like you, of course." I said.
"What?! But all the girls LOVE me!!"
"Well, this girl doesn't"
"Why???"
"One. You're first impression on me sucked. Two. I have a name besides MISSY and Three. You're a player that only cares to get into girls' beds"
"Damn, you got some edge...but your not wrong." He smirked.
"Wow"
"Okay, look. I wanna be friends with you, aiight? Can we just start over that moment when we met?"
"Um no?"
"PLEEEEASE!!!!"
"No?"
"I'LL STOP BUGGING YOU!!!"
"Ugh, damn it. Fine. But one mistake, I'll hate you forever"
"YES! Okay lets do this."
He fell silent for a second. I think he was trying to think about what he should say. I giggle at the thought that he is trying so hard. I mean, like, why would he want to be friends to a DUFF like me? Crap, I regret accepting. But, I have to deal with it. Sigh....
"Hi, My name is Jake Thorn" He finally says.
"My name is Kathryn Rose Westchester." I reply.
Then he stares and smiles at me. What the....oh no....
"Crap, do I have a zit? Ugh" I worried.
"No, no, no. It's just that....you have a beautiful name..." He complemented. Wait...WHAT?! EWWW! IS HE FLIRTING WITH ME!? AW HELL NAW!
"UMM...SORRY! I HAVE TO RUN! IM....DOING..STUFF..?" I rushed. I ran as fast as I could back to my house, but I stopped mid-way. Damn it. I forgot my book. I turned around but then I tripped because I saw a huge wall infront of me.I got scared so I closed my eyes and thought "Ugh, I'm gonna get a bruise after this". But, I didn't fall. Someone caught me. I opened my eyes and saw Jake's face just inches away from mine. Our eyes were opened wide. I started to sweat at the fact that I was SO CLOSE to my arch enemy's face!!! He started to blush but then he let go of me. I fell to the ground and hit head again. "Ow..." I say. He apologized "CRAP! Sorry! I hesitated! You were just so close to me an--" "Yeah, I know. Why are you here, anyway?" I asked. "I was going to return your book to you..." He said. He took my hand and pulled me so that I could stand up straight. Then he handed me my book...but he didn't let go of my hand. We stayed there for a few seconds but then he jerked his hand away. Then, he just walked away...wow. That was....umm...Anyway, I walked back to my house. I threw my stuff on the floor and flopped onto my bed. I looked at my phone and...74 MESSAGES?! Crap, Alex and Kasey are probably SOOOO mad at me right now. I quickly tapped on the iMessages app.
