She's mine

12 | Unexpected encounter

I got ready for school, fully going to ace the Chemistry Test. I don't have a single worry about it. Isabel got in my jeep and I drove off. "You ready to get your ass beaten?" Isabel spoke with full confidence, I smiled slightly knowing what she meant.

"Try keep that cocky act after I beat you yeah?" Isabel rolled her eyes as I chucked lightly. The hickeys from previously have faded away. We got in our chemistry class and got ready. "Alright class, the test begins now" Mr Hodwards announces that the test has started. I heard everyone opened their papers.

I looked over at Isabel, her face focus. The tension in the air was palpable as the clock started ticking. I could see her determination etched on her brow, each scribble of her pen a silent challenge. We had always been neck and neck, pushing each other to our limits. I took a deep breath, trying to block her out and concentrate on the questions in front of me. This test was more than just a score; it was a battle for pride.

I was done, I looked around and was honestly surprised that Isabel wasn't done yet. Usually she would be done first or at least on the last page but looking at the page she's on at the moment, she has like two pages left. I frowned, this seems unusual of her. Maybe she's taking it slow and being cautious?

I slept for the last 30 minutes. "Alright class, pen and pencils down, stop writing." Everyone stopped as Mr Hodwards collected the papers. I woke up to Mr Hodwards taking my paper and I looked over to Isabel. Isabel was smirking at me with a challenging look on her face. In return I pointed a middle finger at her as she opened her mouth to say the words 'fuck you.' honestly that's all she said.

Mr Hodwards had another Chemistry lesson after lunch and we will get to know who's the top scorer. It was quite a short paper so it wouldn't take long to mark. I went outside the school to get some food from taco bell again. I would get 3 tacos usually. I sat in my car at the school's parking lot, eating my tacos and smoking later on before heading back.

"Alright class settle down," Mr Hodwards waited for everyone to finally get ready. "The top scorer is..." I put my hand under my chin and waited for him to finish. Everyone was both looking between Isabel and I. Isabel was tapping her fingers eagerly on the table. "Both Isabel and Armani." Everyone clapped except Isabel and I. I frowned as I turn to face Isabel, her expression the same as mine. We had the same exact scores.

"There must be a mistake there's no way I scored the same marks as Armani, I should get at least higher than her," Isabel insisted, her voice dripping with incredulity. I took my seat, glancing at her with a mix of amusement and pity. Her desperate need to outshine me was ridiculous, revealing the lengths she'd go to maintain her academic superiority. I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction; her reaction making it pleasant. So desperate, just to beat me.