E.T. (A Neptune's Novel)

Chapter 3

    “What made you two the worst enemies ever of this school? Ms. Crooke, Mr. Witherston is just new. He’s supposed to have friends not enemies” Mr. Garner asked me. Prince charming stifles a laugh. I glared at him and I snorted at the question.

    “Not my fault. He’s the one who’s messing with me” I simply said. It’s not my fault he does have an enemy. He started our war.

     “You’re the one who’s supposed to be entertaining him! You’re with the school paper. And give him a tour around the school! Make him in the front page of our next issue, okay?” Mr. Garner said. Is he serious? I mean why in the world would I put him on the front page? He’s not a star he’s just a student.

    “But-“ I tried “No buts, Ms. Crooke. Put. Him. On our front page. Understood?” Mr. Garner exclaimed. I sighed deeply. Fine, he wins today. Prince Charming, 10 and Me, 2.

   I nodded. Prince Charming smirked beside me. He fixed his new ‘Letterman Jacket’ and stood up. “So, I believe I’m done here, Mr. Garner. I don’t know about Ms. Crooke but I think I can go now since I’m already okay.” He said calmly. As if nothing’s wrong. Argh! He’s such a bad-ass. I’m gonna get him tomorrow. I’m going to write something at the paper that will make him go down.

    “Oh, and hey, Crookes-” he smiled, trying to insult me.

    “It’s Crooke, Prince Charming.” I gritted my teeth. He laughed. Only laughed. “Okay. But I don’t care. So, Crookes it is. Don’t bother writing something bad about me for your stupid paper. Megan passed something this morning and it will be on the front page. But, if you wish to add something nice, then, you’re very welcome to write. See ya!” He ended, closing the door.

   Even Mr. Garner cackled, I glared at him and he quickly stopped. I stood up and walked towards the door. “Ms. Crooke? Don’t forget what I said. No more fighting with Mr. Witherston.” He finally said.

   “Yes, Mr. Garner. I understand. Now if you must excuse me. And please can I have the detention slip? I wanna go to my class now.” I explained. He signed at a piece of detention slip, 2 actually.

    “Here, you’ll have to stay today at school together with the others. And give this to Mr. Witherston. Tell him he doesn’t have any detention.”

    What? He won't get any detention? “That can’t be? I mean he also teases me and he started it. He also have some faults!” I said Mr. Garner. But he won’t listen.

    “Fine. Have a good day, Mr. Garner.” Exiting the room. Last subject after this.

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     I saw Prince Charming leaning on the wall, talking with Megan. How am I suppose to give this slip to him? I can’t go nearer to Megan. I’d die first. She is my worst-ever-living- enemy. I can’t stand a word from her. Megan saw I’m looking and her faced turned into frown. Prince charming turned his head and smiled at me, walking to my direction with Megan tagging along. My palms sweating, my heart thumping. “Hey, Crookes. Whatcha doin here? Stalking me? No just kidding.” He chuckled.

    I tried to smile even though Megan is raising an eyebrow at me. “Uhhh, you- you forgot your slip from Mr. Garner. I just wanted to give you this.” I reached to him. He grabbed the paper from my hands, wiping the sweat on his pants.

    “No detention? Nice. How about you? You got one?” he asked. Megan touching his arms. Flirt.

    “Yeah. I got one. I have to stay after school today. So, good luck to me.” I nearly whispered.