Pitieous

The Unexpected Connections

Summer's POV

"Girl, remember the name of our classmate that owns a hard copy of The Lord of the Rings?" I asked my bestfriend Camille as we walked towards our classroom from our lunch break.

"Yeah, her name is Trish but she is not here today, why?" Camille answered.

"Oh bad luck... I was just wondering if I could borrow her book. I would really like to read it..." I answered.

"I have already told you a million times, you can borrow my audiobook login. I have got all the books there!" Camille impatiently told me.

"But it still feels different to read it in a book... do you have Trish's number?" I asked with my puppy eyes.

"...pretty please..." I added.

She gave up and quickly yelled out the numbers which I quickly typed in my google pixel phone.

"Thank you BFF!!!" I squealed while giving her a side hug.

I heard her say "whatever". But I didn't mind. She was my bestfriend and she knows everyone in our class so I am grateful for the perks of having her as my bestfriend!

When we arrived at our classroom, it was chaotic. Some were talking to their circle of friends. Some were sitting with their headphones on. Some were throwing crumpled paper at each other.

I quickly went to my chair and put my backpack underneath my desk. I looked around, everyone seems energetic after lunch. Camille waived at me since we sat far from each other. A few classmates had also approached Camille. I sat quietly in my chair and sent Trish a text message. I was thinking what emoji should I add...

Me: Hi! 🙌

I ended up sending a hi with a raised hand emoji. I waited for her reply but the bell already rang for the first period in the afternoon. I quickly put my cellphone back inside the front pocket of my backpack. Everyone quickly went back to their assigned seats and then the teacher started our lecture.

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The afternoon felt so long! Finally, the bell rang to let us know that our school day has finally ended. I checked my phone just to see if Trish had replied but there was nothing. Maybe she was really sick that's why she hasn't replied yet.

I got up from my chair and put all my school things back inside my backpack. I stood up and went to walk towards Camille who was still busy putting her things inside her bag.

"Cam, Trish hasn't replied to me yet..." I pretended to sniff as if I was teary eyed and sad.

"Did you let her know who you were?" She asked.

She has got a point. I just sent a hi so she probably ignored my message because she thought it was a spam message.

"Yeah... You've got a point... Maybe I will send another text." I answered and flicked through my phone.

Me: ooops! Sorry I forgot to tell u. This is Summer. I was just wondering if I could borrow your LOTR books? 😉

Trish: Who are u?!

Me: Summer

Trish: Summer who?!

Me: Trish... this is Summer your classmate?

Trish: I don't know who u are. Stop bothering me.

Me: Awww that's a bit mean... 😭

Trish: and I'm not Trish

Me: U can just let me know if u dont want me to borrow ur book 😭

Trish: f*ck this

Me: See u on mon 😭😭😭