Love Story #Take 1

Chapter 8

I'm in my dorm room right now and all my friends are smiling at me with knowing faces. I guess there's no point of the suspense I was planning on putting them through.

"So do you guys even plan on telling me how you found out about this??"

Charlotte speaks up immediately "I was watching you when you went to your table. And I watched Kevin as he left your table. And in case you didn't notice, he was dancing like an idiot."

Of course. Trust the best friend.

"OK. Well I'm glad that's over. It was horrifying. Don't want to experience that again"

"Haha. But you won't actually." Natasha says "Unless your future husband decides to go about things this way too."

They laugh. I roll my eyes.

"But wait, guys. The height difference. It's not too bad is it?"

Charlotte stands up. "Well he's taller than me by two inches tops. And I think that's significant enough right?"

"Yea. I guess so." I'm still a bit bothered though. But I guess it's meant to be his problem for asking me. Right?

I'm about to interrogate Tiffany about her relationship with Alex when I notice that the air has become uneasy. There's an unwanted presence. And by that, I mean that Britney is here. She's the only person I would term unwanted.

"What do you want bitch?" I and Charlotte say at the same time. I resist the urge to smile at her. That'll kill the badass mood we just set up.

"Well hello to you too. I just came over here to, you know, congratulate you. Kevin told me immediately he got your answer."

Immediately?? I'm sure he told Jason before the stupid bitch. I just stare at her, nostrils flared.

Thankfully, Charlotte speaks up " Well we surely extend our thanks. You can leave now."

"Rude much. But alright though. I'll go." She walks towards me till she's really close up. "Just make sure you watch your back little missy."

She's about to walk out the door when she turns around and says "Oh hello Tasha, didn't see you there."

All three of us spontaneously throw death glares at Natasha.

"Uh, Tasha?" I say mid fake laughter.

"How do you even tolerate that girl?"

She smiles a little. We all scoff at her.

"So Carla, how do you feel now that you've lost to me?"

"I feel very troubled to tell you the truth. But then I'm happy a little bit. I'm not that unattractive. Right ? Right?"

No one replies me.

My friends are like the most supportive people in the whole wide world.

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Thank God it's Saturday.

Three quarters of the set has the SAT's today. So it's just a day for me to retire to my very cozy bed throughout the day.

I'm about to take a long beauty bath when Tiffany barges into my dorm room to tell me that we have Biology practicals today.

"What the hell??? That doesn't make any sense at all. The day that half of the class isn't around is when she decides to do this. Of all the days in the school calendar. Well I'm not going. Today is meant for me and me alone."

I realize when I'm done talking that I've been blabbing to myself.

Who am I kidding though. I know I'm going to end up going for the stupid class. I dress up very quickly and haphazardly and rush into the class with a grim look on my face.

I scrunch my nose at the choking smell of formaldehyde oozing from these disgusting organisms. I notice that there are only eight of us in class today. This woman just never gives up now does she?

"Since most of the class isn't here today, I expect you all to pass on what you have learnt today. Because this will part of your midterms. I'm going to put you in groups of three and each of you is going to be the leader of your group. I expect a concise paper on what you've learnt today first thing Monday morning before the first period of classes. I'm going to pass around a paper with the list of the groups."

We all let out deep sighs.

I'm a bit hopeful about my group. Maybe for once, I won't be the only person to do all the work.

Tiffany passes the paper to me. I hold my breath a bit as my eyes scroll down the list.

Group 6

*Carla Brown
* Kevin McConner
*Jason Skye

You have got to be kidding me. How am I the only person that got stuck with two boys??

I walk up to Mrs. Piper with a smile on my face hoping to get through to her.

"Excuse me ma'am. Is there any way I could possibly change my group members? I don't think I can cope with two boys."

"You? Can't cope? Carla! I purposely put you with Kevin and Jason because I feel that you're the most capable person in the class to handle them. Now here you are telling me you can't cope with two boys"

She laughs and motions for me to go back to my seat.

I hate that she has such high expectations of me. Seems like I'm gonna be stuck doing all the work again.

After an endless session of dissecting rabbits and poking preserved reptiles and amphibians, the practical class finally comes to an end. I look at my watch. It's almost 2pm so I probably have about two hours to myself before everyone returns with their ruckus. I quickly pack up my books and without knowing it, I'm running to my dorm room.

I feel a bit weird, like there's a vehicle coming up behind me. I stop at the sidewalk to take a look at what's behind me. It's the school bus. They're back so soon. Darn Mrs. Piper and her stupid practical class.

Well since I'm already here, might as well just wait till my friends get off the bus. I take a look inside through the windows. Kevin's waving at me so gleefully. He thinks I'm here to see him.

Hahahahahahahahaha.

Ha.

"Dawn! Hey, how was the exam??" I say as she alights the bus.

"It felt horrible honestly. I hope my score is good enough to get into a good school" she replies as she shakes her head.

Maybe I shouldn't have asked.

Times like this I'm really grateful for the International Baccalaureate I'm heading towards.

I think it's time for me to leave now. I've seen everyone I need to. Oh wait. I have to meet Kevin and Jason about the stupid group project. Darn it!

"Hey Kevin, Jason we have some Biology work to do and it's due Monday morning. That means work through out tonight and tomorrow." I say in one breath.
Jason chuckles "I guess that's up to both of you cuz I've got a pretty lady to be with tonight"

He does a peace sign, winks at us and heads towards Dawn.

I stare at him with wide eyes.

Hold on.

Does that mean.....?

Oh no. No. Please no.

"I guess I'll see you tonight Carla" Kevin says sheepishly.

"Yea I guess so" I fake a smile.

And then suddenly, out of nowhere..

He hugs me...... too tight.

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