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chapter xxviii. it was weird
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"PENELOPE."
Penny blinked back into reality at her name being called by Mr. Walsh, the English teacher for Hawkins High. She must've zoned out during class because she completely missed the question he asked her, or if he even asked a question. Glancing at the clock, she saw they only have ten minutes before the bell rang to signal next period. Pursing her lips she shook her head, "What was the question?"
Mr Walsh just scoffed, folding his arms over himself with an eye roll, "I'm pairing the class up for the project on Romeo and Juliet. I'm putting you with Robin Buckley." Penelope frowned, her brows knitting together. She didn't know who Robin Buckley was. The teacher just pointed to the girl sat in the opposite corner of the room to her, Penny moved her head to get a better look at her but her face was hidden away. That only peaked an interest in the Scouse girl. "Move next to her please."
Grabbing her bag, Penelope made her way across the room and took the spare seat beside Robin Buckley. She seemed shy, her face was mostly hidden by a thick curtain of hair. Penny made a face of confusion and concern, brows dipping, had she done something wrong? "I'm Penny. We're partners." She extended a hand, hoping to make a new friend.
"Don't worry about any of the work, I'll get it done." Robin mutters quietly. Penny noticed her leg bouncing up and down nervously, fidgeting with the bulky rings on her finger, clearly uncomfortable. She's nervous.
"Are you an idiot?" Penny chuckled lightly, shaking her head, kindness to her tone,"I'm not just letting you do all of the work. I'd like to contribute. We can go to the library after school, or maybe the park. It is a nice day." Robin suddenly lifted her head, now Penelope could see her better. Her hair was framing her face, slightly messy around the edges but still makes her look clean in a way. She has freckles dotted over her cheeks and nose that shift with every muscle that moves in her face. Her lips are a soft peach colour, maybe some kind of chapstick or lipstick. Two chains dangle around her neck, one big and one smaller. She has black eyeliner around her gentle blue eyes that remind Penny of the ocean. She's gorgeous.
