Knowing Asher

Chapter|9|

The bell that always seems to ring early decided to take a break today. I didn't see this awful class coming to an end soon. I really tried to focus on the teacher's word, but I couldn't.

It was all his fault.

Well, technically, he didn't ask you to like him. You did that on your own accord, so it is not his fault. It's all you.

I knew it was going to be heartbreak in the end, but I couldn't stop myself from liking him. I actually thought yesterday was going to change things, but I am wrong as usual.

I was starting to get a headache thinking about everything. The day has been so long that I can't wait for it to end.

"I bet you do," Asher said behind me, and the girl giggled. I groaned not too loud to attract their attention.

I was never going late to any class again if this is my punishment.

The bell finally rang, and I was the first person to get out. I leaned against the wall and sighed.

I wiped a lone tear and took a deep breath.

I can't cry over a boy. Pull yourself together, Steph.

That was something I didn't want to have happen ever again.

This day has been a lot. How much worse can it possibly get?

"Well, I think I deserve a thank you from you. If it wasn't for me, then you wouldn't have been able to go on this trip," a voice snarled at my back as I settled in my chair for the next class.

I turned around and groaned. Can this day get any worse? "Hello to you, Katrina. I don't see why you deserve gratitude since it wasn't only your dad who sponsored the whole trip. I don't see any other students demanding something. So why don't you do me a favour and walk away. My head is throbbing at your sight," I contorted, and her face was reddened with anger.

At least I haven't lost my skill of comebacks. Still, she doesn't have to rub it in my face that she was doing us less privilege a favour. I wouldn't die if I wasn't allowed to go. I will have been sad but will have gotten over it in a few days. "You bitch! How dare you talk to me like that?" She asked raising her voice and I sighed. Now everyone was watching us both. Where was the teacher for crying out loud?

"Are you the queen? President? Prime minister? If you aren't one of those, I can talk to you the way I feel like. Please get your face out of my sight," I replied matching her tone.

She narrowed her eyes at me before walking out of the class.

Thank God, now I can learn  in peace.
The teacher entered the class after some minutes later. "I am sorry for coming late, I was running some errands," the teacher explained.

"Let's us get the class started."

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"Nope, none of you is going home until we plan our schedule for this week. We need to do a lot of things," Angela deadpanned, and I groaned for the nth time today.

All I wanted at the moment wasmy bed, not some boring talk about a stupid trip. "Let us visit the ice cream shop, my treat," she said, glancing at everyone.

Well, I can't say no to free ice cream. I need that after a long day like this.

"I'm in," I replied quickly, and all of them glanced at me, surprised. Since I was the first person to agree.

"You heard her, she's paying," I shrugged, and Amanda rolled her eyes at me.

"Now you guys have no choice, so off we go," Angela shrieked, leading the way.
I strapped my backpack and followed her.