falling.

Part Two: Riley Continued

It was very strangely quiet when I had walked into the school. A few kids were staring at me as I walked to my locker.
What was going on?

I decided to ignore whatever was going on and walked into my first class. Of course, Rebel was sitting on top of desk talking to Maya. I don't think I have seen one without the other since they started dating.
Even when Maya comes over all she ever talks about is him and constantly texts him, so it feels like Rebel is still in our presence when he is not.

"Riley." Brandon said as he stayed on top of my desk.

"Rebel, I need my seat." I told him.

"Of course, you always do." He began to get up off the desk and move in front of Maya's desk.

I smiled at him and took a seat. "Thanks."

He nodded and whispered something into Maya's ear. Maya looked at me and then shook her head at Rebel. I narrowed my eyes at them. First the people in the halls were being secretive and now Brandon and Maya. What was going on?

Before I could speak up to ask them my father walked in declaring that it is time for class to begin. But, before he could begin the lesson the door opened. The person who stepped into the classroom was, Lucas.

He was never late, what was this madness? Why all of a sudden is he doing things he wouldn't usually do like ditching me?

"Friar, you're late." Mr. Matthews told Lucas.

Lucas took his usually seat and told my dad "I know, sir. It's just-" Lucas looked at Farkle. "I got caught up."

My father nodded and began the lesson.
I turned and looked at Farkle. I didn't even notice him in the classroom this morning until now. He was being unusually quiet.

Farkle stayed quiet for the remainder of the class, even when he was asked questions he just looked at them and didn't answer. Farkle loved answering question, because he knew he'd get them correct, but today it's like he didn't even care. Like he had something else on his mind. Can you say weird?

However, Lucas was very jumpy. He kept looking around the room like he was searching for something - or for someone.
Lucas also kept checking the time and as it began nearing the end of class more panic filled his eyes. What was wrong with him? Can you say weirder?

What happened with Maya in class was a different story. She was actually participating in class. Maya answered questions when Farkle didn't and she got them all right. Since when did Maya like school and how did she know the answers to this stuff? She never paid attention in class. Can you say weirdest?