Smart And Smarter

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Leo and I walk over to Adam and Bree, Leo finally looks up from his progress report when Bree approaches us "Hey, guys. What's that?" she points towards the paper.

"My progress report. I can't believe my science teacher says I'm always late to class." Leo whines

Adam turns around towards us "Well, you are always late to class."

"I know that, but I don't need it publicized."

Chase runs from the cafeteria over to us "Look at this! An "A-minus"! I knew my Home Ec teacher had it out for me. Always criticizing my muffins."

"What's the big deal its an A-, I got the same grade in Home Ec" I ask

Adam pulls out his progress report "Ha-ha! I beat both of you! I got a "D-plus"! "Plus" because I'm better!"

"Adam, the "plus" is-- You know what? It's just not even worth it anymore." Bree tries to tell Adam

" "D" is not a good grade, but we don't really expect you to get good grades. I'm engineered to be the smartest person on the planet, and I just got an "A-minus." I've been relegated to into the huddled, unwashed masses of minuses, like you!" Chase pouts

"Hey!" I glare over at Chase who clear still stands by his statement but sends an apology smile my way.

Bree crosses her arms "Chase, I know this must be hard for you, but, I mean, look at the bright side-- seeing you fall flat on your face is really fun for us!"

"I have got to find a way to reclaim my superiority." Chase sighs as we all walk over to the bench in the hallway

"Well, you could sign up for the Student of the Semester competition." Leo suggest

"Oh no why did you have to tell him that Leo" I groan out

Chase turns over quickly to Leo "What's that?"

Leo sighs "Every semester, kids compete to see who ca7un best improve the school. Whoever gets the most votes wins free pencils, a bumper sticker, and a cheesy picture of himself on the wall!"

"And that cheesy picture will show everyone that my brilliance reigns supreme! I am so gonna win!" Chase gets up all exited

Adam hops up and down "I call your free pencils! No, wait, I'll take the cheesy picture. Oh gosh, they both sound so good!" I get up and walk over to Chase just as the bell rings

Chase and Adam look at each other "Race ya!" they then run off while I wave bye to Bree and Leo then walk off to class.

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The next day Chase forced me to walk around with him to hand out his business cards to random students in the hallway. "Hey, vote for Chase. Tell your friends. Vote for Chase for Student of the Semester. Here's my website, where you can peruse my platform, marvel at my skills, or even play a game of Chase trivia, where all the answers are about me."

"Please just stop after saying vote for Chase" I spot Adam, Bree, and Leo in the hall and drag Chase over to them.

"Hey! What do you think?" Chase hands them his business card

Leo looks at the card "What do I think, or what's appropriate to say to your face?"

Bree takes ahold of the card " "Chase the dream"? Please do not give these to anyone I might want to become friends with."

"I've got a whole plan. Check it out. I even linked the latest facial recognition software to the school database to create a laser automated attendance system." Chase tells us.

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