Shapeless

Ch 8 playful

Skyler sighed. Lunch was almost over. She had hardly touched her school pizza. Mostly because it had mushrooms coated on it but that's besides the point. Mushroom pizza again! The universe must hate her. She glanced over at Ella. Her blonde friend was being very quiet today and that was pretty suspicious.
She blinked in surprise when she realized that her friend wasn't even there. That's where the peace and quiet is coming from! Makesde sense. She snorted, scanning the cafeteria for her friend. To her surprise she spotted her. With Jason! Skyler narrowed her eyes. What is she up to? Skyler wasn't so much jealous as she was worried. Was her bestie trying to set them up? Oh no! tThat would be so embarrassing! Especially now that Skyler was actually starting to have feelings for Jason! She ducked her head in embarrassment, trying to focus on her disgusting pizza.

She flinched in surprise when someone squealed. Ella was now right by her ear. "Geez Ella! Are you intending to burst my eardrums?" she demanded, though not really angry. Ella apologized, blinking blue eyes. They were sparkling.

Skyler felt suspicion welling up inside of her even more. "Okay." she groaned. "What were you doing over there? What have you done that I need to undo?" she rolled her eyes. Ella's eyes widened innocently. "Nothing! Well not necessarily nothing... " she said as her face turned red.
Skyler raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Come on girl, what are you hiding?" she smirked. Ella sounded flustered. "F-fine! I was talking to Jason-"
Skyler interrupted her friend. "Ya I could see that." sShe tried to push down her jealousy for their friendship's sake. "Tell me something I don't know,." she prompted. Ella sucked in a nervous breath. "I have a crush on Timmy..." Skyler rolled her eyes. "Again, tell me something I don't know,." she yawned, starting to lose interest. Ella waved her arms. "Wait, fine! I... well, you know how Jason is friends with Timmy?" Skyler stifled a gasp of disbelief. Oh my gosh! Did she seriously do what I think she did?

She tried her best not to burst out into laughter as Ella finally finished. "Well, I got his number!" she spluttered. Skyler grinned slyly. "Who's number? Jason's?" she teased. Ella rolled her eyes. "Timmy's!" she yelled. At once a tan skinned boy turned his head and looked their way.
His dark eyebrows raised in surprise to hear his name. Ella squeaked, waving at him from across the room. Timmy smiled and waved back, turning away again, his attention back on whatever he had been doing.
Ella's face was so red that it looked like she would burst if you put her in the microwave!
Skyler smirked. I'm sure glad I don't do that around Jason! Wait, what am iI saying? Why would I blush with Jason? She thought to herself, and a quiet voice answered her internally. Uh, maybe because you do blush. All the time! Duh! Skyler winced at the truth. Shut up, conscience! She thought. Jason had been wrong!
She did have a conscience! Hah!

She turned back to her friend who was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. "Hey Ella, why are you changing species?" Ella gave a confused look. Skyler winked. "You are turning into a strawberry!" she whispered, hinting at the condition her face was in. Ella gasped, hiding her face in her hands. "Shut up!" she groaned. Skyler laughed. "Okay, okay! How about I help you out with your crush?" she offered, but Ella rejected the option immediately. "So you can teach me how to reject any possible move he makes on me? No way, I don't think so! I'll find my own advice!" she sniffed.

Skyler sighed, slightly offended. I don't reject Jason! She squirmed inwardly. Maybe Ella was right. Was she being too hard on her childhood friend? She shook the thought away. I'm changing! She tried to convince herself. I hugged him last night! She stopped. But Jason didn't know that. As far as he was concerned, Skyler could have no interest in him whatsoever! Skyler blinked. She still wasn't sure about this whole romance thing and she wanted to wait until she understood exactly what it meant. Exactly what did she want to do with these sudden feelings? She shrugged. Feeling like a crazy person for talking to herself. "Your loss,." she told Ella, waiting for the bell to ring. Her heart skipped a beat when she remembered what class was next. Dance.