Study partners

Chapter 3

As I returned from school I checked the mailbox. I always did that, it was kind of a habit. I wanted to see if I have got any letters. Everyone thought that I did not have any friends, and I suppose they are right. I do not have any friends here in London. But I have one who lives in France. Yeah I know… Who would even believe me if I told them? But it’s right. Georgia and I have been friends since we were kids. But no one knows about her, because she moved to France when we were in 2nd grade. Her father got a job, and they had to move. It was the worst thing that ever happened to me. But even though we were 8 years old when she moved, we still managed to keep the contact. I suppose it is all because of our parents. They knew how good friends we were, and they could probably see that our friendship is not something to throw away. But when we grew older, we started to write by our self. And she is my best friend. I tell her everything, or maybe not everything. She does not know I am the least popular person in school. But why should I complain to her. She is the least person I want pity from. Even my mother knows I am an outcast. And all of her friends know too. I actually think it’s humiliating. But I can’t stay mad at my mother for it. It is my own fault that I am no longer one of the cool kids. But one thing is sure, I will never ever turn back to be one of them. I have changed too much.

I opened the mailbox, and as I suspected there was a letter. And it was addressed to me. I couldn’t wait to get inside and read it.

I entered my room and dropped down on the bed with the letter. I opened it and stared read it:

“Dear Evie

I can’t believe how long it is since we saw each other in real life. I know we Skype once a week, but it is not the same. So I have decided that I would come and visit you for a week. I have already planned everything out with my parents and your mother. I’ll come the 23rd October, and I’ll stay for three weeks. Isn’t it amazing! I can’t wait to see you again! I am also going to go to school with you, so know I can meet all your “new” friends. It is so exciting. Well I guess I am supposed to write about the stuff we normally do know, I just could not wait to tell you this. I wanted you to read it as the first. Well here is everything as it use to be. My father works 24/7, actually last week he got promoted to chief surgeon, so I do not suppose he is going to be more home. And my mother is still an amazing teacher. Her students love her, I do not like to brag… but I think all the children love her. And my little brothers just turned 13, those two are some small bastards. Last week they went to my room and took my make-up. They had decided to give our dog Vincent some make-up on. They almost used all my foundation. I am so going to get back at them. George and I are still best friends. It is actually quite nice to have a guy best friend too. I get to know a little more about how boys think… I am going to tell you all the secrets when I arrive. Hihi. What else had happened since last time I wrote to you… hmm? I can’t remind anything. So I guess this is it for this time. I can’t wait to visit you and your family. I have tried to calculate how long it is going to be, at the moment you receive this letter, and if you get it the 9th October, as I think you will. Then there is only TWO WEEKS! Yaaay!

I love you to the moon and back

Love Georgi XXX”

Whaat!?! Was everything I could possibly think right know! She came visiting me! Its so amazing I haven’t seen her in like 9 years! It is unbelievable! But hold on a sec… she wrote she wanted to meet my friends. Like those I do not have. Great know she is going to find out I am an outcast. Well I guess she would have figured out anyway.

I heard my mom got home, and I went downstairs.

“Hey mom, why didn’t you tell me that Georgi would come?!” I asked her, a bit annoyed but happy.

“Well, she wanted it to be a surprise. So SURPRISE!” my mother said.

I couldn’t do anything but smile. My mother and my best friend had planned this. And I missed Georgia very very much. I walked over to mother and hugged her.

“Thank you so much. I love you.” I whispered in her ear. And I wore the greatest smile I could ever have. I loved my mother so much. She was the best friend I had here in London. Georgia and I were going to have the greatest three weeks ever!

I walked in to my room, and turned on my computer. Nothing could ruin my good mood. Not even the bullies. Of course I felt sad when they wrote I was ugly, stupid etc. but it also made me stronger. In the beginning I cried almost every time someone said something degrading. But know I just let it peel off. Their comments about me do not affect me anymore. But when my “old friends” discriminates me, then I start to cry. How is it possible for someone to be your friend and then turn their back on you. I actually can’t believe it. But I guess I am not that kind of person. I logged on Facebook, and to my astonishment, I had a new friend request. I clicked it, and it was harry. The Harry styles, the most popular boy in school. I wasn’t too sure if I should accept or not, it could be prank, a way to get me down. But I accepted it anyway. And at the moment I pressed ‘accept friend request’ a message popped up on my screen.

“Hey Evangeline Rose!” harry wrote. No one ever called me that, only my mother. But it wasn’t that often.

“Hey Harry” I wrote back. I wouldn’t make a smiley or exclamation mark, because if it was a prank I wouldn’t be that humiliated.

“I figured we could study for that project after school tomorrow if that suits you?” he wrote. I wasn’t sure on what to reply. If this was a prank, then I most definitely would be humiliated for good. But what did I have to loose. If someone had something to lose, it would be Harry. He was the most popular boy on school, and I was the outcast.

“Yeah, sure. Why not :)” I wrote back, with a smiley, I wouldn’t seem like a was a weird anti-social person.

“Awesome! See you tomorrow in school then. Got to do my math, you know Mr. Thompson. He isn’t the most pleasant when you haven’t done your homework” he answered. This is really weird. He is actually being kind to me. This got to be a prank. I couldn’t be to excited about this.

“ Yeah, you got that one right. See you.” I answered simply. I didn’t put a smiley, I didn’t actually know why… but I didn’t. And right before I logged of he wrote one last message, which I couldn’t get out of my head.

“Sweet dreams Evangeline Rose :D”

Sooooo…. This is my third chapter. It is longer than the others. But please someone tell me what you think. Is it good, bad, horrible, boring? Whatever you may think/feel about this story. Please give me some feedback. This is my first fanfic ever, and I am just getting started. I’d really appreciate if you would vote it, or write a comment...

Lots of love

Benedicte XXX