Just Pretending [Discontinued]

"And here I was, thinking we were mortal enemy's bound to destroy each other"

Do you ever just wake up and think "What a wonderful day to skip school"? Well, today woke up just like that. After spending the weekend with Ella, and crying my eyes out about Phoenix, I ended up cuddling with my brother in the living room. We feel asleep to Buffy the Vampire Slayer reruns on the SYFY channel. As one does.

I woke up before he did and as the wonderful sister I am, I grabbed some green hair spray and sprayed J.J's hair. It's semi-permanent so it should last the whole day. That's bound to keep me entertained for a while.

I quickly changed out of the clothes I feel asleep in and into something more school appropriate. That being some black leggings and a random t-shirt (it was Ella's 'Gryffindor' t-shirt) and black vans. I can already hear the 'Damn Daniel' jokes.

I finished putting on my makeup and adjusting my hair and walked back downstairs. J.J was still sleeping, oblivious to his green hair. I giggled and took a quick selfie with his sleeping figure, sharing it to my Instagram with the hashtag #sleepyprank.

I grabbed my school back and walked out, texting Ella to meet me at Starbucks. My mom had left me some money for me to buy some lunch, with a note saying she had gotten to work earlier because of one of her patients.

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Me and Ella entered the school gates, and I got some high fives from some of the students. I raised an eyebrow but let it slide.

"Yo Justice! Are you gonna start posting more pranks?" This random kid approached me. He had dark skin and big brown eyes.

"I'm confused what?" I scrunched my face in confusion

"You know, you Instagrammed a picture of your prank on your brother! You should do more everyone's loving it!" He laughed and walked away, showing the picture I took to his little group of friends.

"It seems you've gone viral." Ella commented as I got some more nods of approval and fist bumps. Apparently pranking one of the most well-known students in the school gets popularity.

I kept thinking about the guy's proposition, about continuing to do pranks. Maybe I should.

"You're thinking about pranking aren't you?" Ella said as we entered the classroom.

"It should be fun... Be prepared, you're next." She made a horrifying sound and sat on the table behind mine. I laughed at her.

"I wouldn't prank you when you're expecting it, you idiot. It'll be when you don't even see it coming so the reaction is much more genuine."

She groaned and let her face fall in her hands.

I laughed maniacally, rubbing my hands together.

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Four lessons later, it was time to have lunch.

Now I might not be the best students here, but I sure get A* when it comes to eating.

I sat down with my food, which was pizza.

Pizza is love. Pizza is life.

I was about to take the first bite when an annoying laugh came from behind me.

Abigail sat down on my table, facing me.

"So, honey, how are you?" She asked, venom in her words.

"Better before you got here to be honest."

"Shouldn't you be having a hot, steamy make out session with your boyfriend?"

"Shouldn't you be having a hot, steamy meal of little children's limbs?" I asked, putting my pizza back in the plastic plate.

"And why would I do that?"

"I though that's what witches did?"

She laughed "I'm not a witch. If anything I'm an enchantress."

"Why do you hate me so much? Why do you insist on making my life so hard?" I asked honestly, looking her in the eyes.

"Hate you? I don't hate you love, I actually think you're pretty cute. And funny."

"Pardon me? What do you mean 'I don't hate you'? You've clearly been taking interest in making my life a living hell."

"No, no. You've got it all wrong. I don't have anything against you. You see, I was born rich. I'm used to having whatever I want. You're just in the way of me getting what I want. In this case Rob."

"People don't usually admit they're spoiled brats." I pointed out.

"Why should I hide it? Everyone knows my whole family has a shit load of money. I've had pretty much every guy in this school. Hell, I've had your brother. I'm just missing Rob. So, if you continue to date him, I'll have to continue trying to push you away." She smirked

"And here I was, thinking we were mortal enemies bound to destroy each other. I guess friendly competition never hurt anyone."

"So you're baking off my man?" She said, getting up from her seat.

"Oh no way in the seven circles of hell. May the best girl win the man?" I extended my hand at her.

"May the best girl win the man." She shook my hand and walked away, her black heels making a 'click' sound against the tiles.

That did not go as expected.

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I woke up laughing so hard I feel off the sofa. I've woken up in worst ways.

When I arrived from school there was no one home so I changed to my Wonder Woman onesie and had a small nap.

"You woke up happy." J.J said, grumpily.

"I had the best dream ever." I said sitting up, and slightly adjusting my hair.

"Do tell." He said, sighing.

"I has a shirt on right? But my shirt was made of corn. This guy, I don't know who it was, asked me what I was wearing and I responded, get his, 'A crop-top'" I started laughing again.

"Even in your dream you make stupid puns."

"Look dude I'm sorry I dyed your hair green. Calm you pop tarts." I put my hands up in defense.

J.J was about to respond, buy my message ringtone sounded, echoing through the empty house. I help my finger, signalling silence.

I quickly read the text and threw my phone across the sofa.

"Junior?" He asked, I dropped my head down.

"Junior?" He asked again. "Justice what's wrong?"

"It's Doctor Tahibi." I answered.

He moved quickly sitting down next to me, his arm protectively around me.

"It's Phoenix."