A Year in Tenth Grade

Let the games begin

Hey readers! Mason Scott in the picture! Imagine Ellen Page as Molly, we couldn't find their picture together.....

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Part 10: Let the games begin

JADE'S POV

People are staring.

Yes, positively staring.

At me? Did I suddenly grow an extra head? Nope I didn't so, it's not me.

Are they staring at Kate then? No it's not her either.

We both turned our heads and saw Molly and Mason. Yes, at them. People are staring at them.

We all, meaning, Kate, Molly Lillian, Mason and I, just got off the car. Mason's car, to be exact. (Remember he drives us to school?) We were walking across the parking lot towards the school building, when we were attacked by all the people's stares. They were staring like a three headed , fire breathing dragon with seven eyes is walking down the parking lot. Trust me, I'm not exaggerating.

But, the last time I checked, neither Molly nor Mason had turned into something like that. Then why the stares, you ask? Well, that's because had his arm around Molly's shoulders.

Mason didn't seem to mind the looks he was getting; rather, he looked like he was enjoying it. But Molly was bright red. She's not used to getting attention. She looked up to Mason with a half-worried-half-hopeful-look, and in return Mason just grinned and pulled her in closer.

They walked past Kate and me. Kate and I looked at each other with a blank expression and then burst out giggling. This is just too clique to be true!

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"Lillian Scott?" the teacher called. Lillian walked to the teacher and gave him a filled form. We were in the class. The teacher was writing down the names of the people who want to go to the school camping trip.

"Molly Sweet?" The teacher called next. She did the same. Kate and I had finally been able to persuade Molly to come with us to the camp.

"Tiffany Horan?" The teacher asked, with the least amount of enthusiasm. She was sitting behind Austin and I. She straight on refused and said she wouldn't go.

No one expects her to go really. If she did, she would chip her manicured nails or dirty her branded high heels. Even so, it would be fun to see her trying to hike up a hill in ten inch heels!

"Jade Watson?" the teacher called my name next. Before I could get up, the teacher was urgently called by the principal. He left the class immediately.

"You're going to the camp?" Austin asked casually.

"Yeah" I replied "You?"

"I don't know," he said "I was supposed to practice football this week, but the coach fell down the stairs and broke his leg. So the practice is postponed until next week."

"So you're free?" I asked, hopefully.

"Pretty much" He said.

"So then come with us to the camp. It'll be fun." I said trying not to sound too desperate.

"I don't know..." He said, rubbing the back of his neck.

"Ashton and Mason are going too" I said.

"They are?" he asked

"Yeah. Mason's parents forced him into it since Lillian is going. I don't know about Ashton." I said.

"Could Kate have something to do with it?" He asked.

I shrugged. "So....." I said. He kept quiet for a moment and then said "Okay. I'll go." And smiled.

"Great!" I said.

Tingling waves of water rushed through my veins, filling me with excitement.

Why does keep happening to me?

The teacher came back in the class. I went and gave my form. He called Austin's name next. He got up, smiled at me and walked to the teacher.

Oh, that smile......

I was melting as more and more waves arouse in me.

As Austin came back and sat down, Tiffany suddenly asked, "You're going?"

Gosh! How I hate her squeaky voice!

"Umm, Yeah'' He said.

She instantly got up, walked to the teacher, almost banged the form on the table, and spat out, "I'm going"

The teacher was dumbfounded. He gave her a questioning look and opened his mouth to speak but instead just took the form without another word. The whole class was wrapped in silence. I looked at her as she walked back to her seat. She glared at me before she sat down. Austin turned to look at her. She gave him a flirtatious smile.

The spine tingling water in my veins was now boiling. I was almost positive that people around me could see the steam rising above me.

Why do I feel this way? Could it be jealousy?

As soon as the bell rang, I rushed out of the class. I couldn't bear being around Tiffany any longer.

What is happening to me?

Sure, I've always despised Tiffany but this is a whole new level. I couldn't concentrate in the next class. It was a blur. I remember fragments of whatever the teacher was teaching but I couldn't make any sense out it. The next thing I remember is the bell. I walked out of my class to my locker. Austin's locker is across the hall. I looked over my shoulder. Sure enough Austin was there. And guess with whom? Yes, you got it, Tiffany the devil.

She had her long manicured hands over his shoulders and then she whispered something in his ear. A small smile curled up on his lips.

I couldn't look anymore. I started walking, but I don't know where to. I bumped into and pushed past many people, and heard many shout 'watch where you are going!' But I was blind with the brimming tears. The crowd was thinning. The bell must have rung but I don't remember hearing it. Till last I was alone near the empty staircase. I leaned against the wall and slid down and sad down on the cold floor, trying to breath. I hadn't noticed that I was out of breath.

Why am I acting like this?

Austin and I are not together, he has the full right to do as he pleases. Who am I to say otherwise? When I know this, then why did it hurt to see him with Tiffany?

Why.....?

I felt fresh tears run down my cheeks. I buried my face in my hands.

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I saw people come out of the classes. I got up, told myself that I wouldn't get anything out of crying eyes out and wiped my wet eyes. Then I had a sudden realization.

If Tiffany wants Austin, well, so do I! I am not going to go down without a fight! It she wants a war, I'll give her one. Bring it on Tiffany.

Let the games begin!