Study Buddy: A Chris & Miya Story

Chapter 13

Miya.

What was I thinking? This is beyond nerve wrecking. Maybe it's me, what does he even see in me?

"Ms. Jackson." My technology teacher, Mr.Andrews called out to me. "Can you please pay attention up here? Thank you." He continued on with his lesson.

Pay attention? I can't not right now.

I haven't seen Chris all day, because of his in school suspension. It's bittersweet feeling.

The sweet part being no awkwardness. The bitter part being I missed him. I wonder if he's thinking about me... This is like the first day I've thought about him since the early morning. He didn't escape my mind for even a second.

I know Chris likes me, at least it feels that way. What guy would help clean another person's house? It had to mean something. Plus, his mom was always dropping hints. He was always staring at me, it all had to mean something... Right? I sighed as I took notes in my journal about what the teacher was talking about.

I hate Mondays, especially this one.

The bell rings, and class is over. I practically run out of the room; this whole day I was distracted and forgot to check if I made the modeling team. The list was next to the cafeteria... And it was my lunch period. If I don't make it, at least I have Tyra and Angie to comfort me.

I watched as some girls checked the list. As they walked away with sad faces, I got scared. Those girls were perfect with their walks, no way I made it if they didn't!

I walked up to the list. I sighed and closed my eyes. Okay, it doesn't matter if you don't make it... I tried to calm myself down. I opened my eyes and bit my bottom lip as I ran my index finger down the list. And there it was:

#5 Miya Jackson

I smiled so hard as I pulled my phone out to text my girls. I held it up, taking a picture of my name. After sending the picture to them I typed: yours truly next top model.

I laughed as I locked my phone and happily skipped into the cafeteria.

  When I walked to my table, I remembered what Chris had said..."Miya, if you make it. I'll be coming to all the modeling shows. No lie."

  Spring can't come any sooner, in that case. Because spring is when we start our show, that's why it's the spring edition models... And that's when I can show off in front of Chris. I sat down at my table, waiting for my friends.

I'm not going to eat today, I barely eat school lunch anyway. My phone vibrated, indicating Kevin had texted me. Kevin... I thought, I have to break up with him. I definitely want to be single right now.

"Next top model!" I heard Angie call out as she walks over to the table.

I laughed as I got up to hug her. She sat her tray down and hugged me back.

"Just waiting for Tyra Banks to call me up." I said sarcastically as I pretended to brush my shoulders off.

"Girl. Bye." Angie said, taking a bite of her sandwich.

Tyra soon came over and congratulated me as she sat down.

"So we a got a model and a cheerleader in the trio. Angie what are you doing with your life?" Tyra joked with her.

Angie rolled her eyes. "Sitting pretty. What do you think?" Angie said flipping her hair.

"You're not that cute..." I started as I mugged her playfully.