Is This Love?

Chapter 22-Renee+Pete? :[

Janine's POV

"Kaylie," I said frantically. "Are you sure about this?"

"Definitely," She answered, dragging me.

"What if it doesn't work?"

"It will," She whispered back. "Now hurry! We promised Pete that my plan will work."

She led me up to her room. "Who's calling?" I asked.

"Me, I'll do it." She said confidentally. She pressed some numbers on her phone and pressed "Call"

"Yes, hello?" Kriss's mom was heard.

"Is this Mrs. Campi? May I speak to her?"

"It's me. And who must you be?"

"I'm Kaylie, Kriss's friend."

"Oh. Nice to meet you, Kaylie."

"And you too, you see, I'm calling to ask permission. We have this group project. It's kind of a play, so our group needs to practice. The only available date all of us can go is on February 14, this Wednesday at 6:00-8:30."

She did not answer for a while. "I'm afraid she can't go. She has an appointment for the dentist and we're having a family get together."

"But Mrs. Campi, you daughter Kriss is one of the main roles, the main characters. The group project is due on February 15 and Wednesday is our last chance to practice. Please, can you make an exception for this once? It's really important." Kaylie said in a pleading tone. I gave her a look. We need this to work. It's our only chance.

"I-- well, haven't your group practiced already?"

"We have, but only once. And that practice was of making props. This is the real practice. And the play might be long, and that's why it's 6:00-830, so we have two hours of practice."

"Well.....Tell me, what is this play about?" It was clear she really didn't want to allow Kriss, but we have to keep trying.

I sent Kaylie a panicked look. We haven't discussed about what this "play" is, but Kaylie was wayahead of me.

Speaking in a clam tone, she said, "Romeo and Juliet."

I laughed silently. Romeo and Juliet?! Seriously? She signaled me to be quiet.

"Ah, I see," Suddenly her tone was interested. "Once of my favorite books when I was young. So, tell me, is Kriss Juliet?"

"Yes."

"And who might Romeo be?" She was clearly interested now.

"Pete," Kaylie said instantly.

"Pete....Hmm..I remember Kriss mention him once....Pete...." She muttered. "Hold on, is he the boy who likes her?"

I was laughing too hard. I went to the bathroom, so she wouldn't hear my voice. "Um, perhaps." Kaylie said, not wanting to be obvious. I beg she didn't want to give herself away, that she knew everything about them.

"Well....Alright, she may go." Kaylie gave me an I-told-you-it-would-work look. "But where will you eat dinner?"

"At Janine's house."

"Janine? Janine, she's part of the group?"

"Yes."

"And where will you practice?"

"Janine's house, too."

"Oh. Okay. Well, then, I should be going now. You have my permission, Kriss can go."

"Ok, thank you Mrs. Campi. Bye," Kaylie said.
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"I can't believe you lied!" Kriss said incredulously.

Kaylie laughed. "At least now you can go."

"No, I'm serious. If my mother finds out--

"She won't, don't worry."

"Yay, now you can go!" I cheered.

"Wait....Is my dentist appointment cancelled?" Kriss asked.

"Probably not. I told your mom it would be on 6:00."

"Yeah, and the best "play" you could come up of was "Romeo and Juliet."

"Sorry....I kinda panicked."

"And I'm Juliet? Seriously!" Kriss said. "But really....If she finds out, I'm blaming you."

"Come on...she won't. And no prob, I can blame it on Janine anyway," Kaylie joked.

"Hey!--

My words were drowned when a large red bag hit our table, causing some food to fall on my lap. Renee and her wannabes walked past by us, in deep conversation.

"Hey!" Kaylie said, standing up. "Watch where you're going, will you?"

Renee stopped abruptly, then turned to look at us. "Oh, it's you," She said disgustedly.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Kaylie demanded. I was trying to shush her up. Really, I know Renee didn't mean to hit our table, and there's no point talking or making trouble with her; she will never apologize anyway.

"Whatev weirdos," Renee huffed and stalked away. Kaylie reluctantly sat down again, crossing her arms.

"I hate her."

"At least she still has detention for a few more days. AND she got humilated by boasting that she'll get the role of Cinderella, but got the step sister instead," Kriss said cheerfully.

"Oh yeah," Kaylie said suddenly. "Remember to dress nicely on Wednesday. Wear a dress or something."

"Why?" Kriss asked. "We're only going to Janine's house to watch a movie."

"Because--

"So that your mom will be convinced that we really have a play." Janine replied. "If you only wear jeans or normal clothes your mom will be suspicious. Just dress formally."

"But I don't have a dress similar to Juliet's."

"Doesn't have to be similar. Just dress nicely. Wear a half- formal dress," Kaylie told Kriss.

I really miss hanging out with her. I don't care why Charlie is absent today, I don't care where he is. I don't want to ask Kriss or she'll launch into 100-ways-why-Charlie-is-awesome-and-my-best-friend talk. Instead, I used up this time to talk to her like old times.
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Renee's POV

"Okay stop! We are far from earshot." I silenced them.

"I think those losers are planning something, and it's very fishy to me." I said while playing with my fingers.

"What do you mean? I don't seen to notice something fishy about it. They could plan anything like a birthday or something." Lily said confused.

"Because Lily, they are planning something ON VALENTINES DAY."
Kate said. Lily and Jessica did the "ohhhhhhh" expression.

"Thank God, Kate. We are on the same page here." I said.

"So, what are we gonna do?" Jessica asked.

I smirked evily. "Hmmm....I dont know yet but a plan is formulating in my mind. Those girls are planning something, and I know it involves Pete. Everyone in school, or possibly everyone in town should know that Pete Hartford belongs to Renee Celeste Bish."

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