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Friendly Banter

Tate and I parted ways, him going upstairs and me going down the hall. His mop of blond hair tumbled off into the distance, and I couldn't help but picture it as a sunset.

"Hey, Violet." a voice pierced my thoughts. I turned my head to see who was calling, but I didn't recognize the face.
A fit, red haired boy stood in front of me with an expectant expression on his face.

"Hi.... you?"
I looked at him, trying to clue him in on the fact that I don't know him. I kept staring until it got awkward, so I shifted weight from my left leg to my right leg.

"Jake, from your Chemistry class?"

From looking at his puppy-dog eyes, I could tell he would be hurt if I didn't remember him, so I faked it.

"Oh of course! How could I forget you, Jake! You are unforgettable"

He smiled and folded his arms across his chest.

"So....what did you want to talk to me about?" I asked expectantly, he stopped me from my trip to my next class, so he clearly wanted something.

"Oh right, I wanted to say I am glad you are back and do you uhhh maybe want to be lab partners in chemistry?" he rambled.

"Sure, but listen, I have to get to room 149 so let's talk in Chemistry okay?" He nodded and I was off. That was weird. He's glad I'm back? He's never talked to me before, never even looked at me, or maybe he has. I don't remember much, nor do I care. I've got a fresh clean, slate and I'm starting my life over so it doesn't matter. Half the school thinks I'm a new student, anyway.

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Fourth period came. Chemistry.

Time to see Tate's friend and that kid Jake.
For some reason I can't help but feel pressured.

I walk in and Jake immediately greets me, and waves me over to where he was sitting.
"Violet!" He laughs "how are you doing?"

"I'm good, pretty great actually" I answer.
I looked away from Jake, because he was giving me strange vibe. On the other side of the room, I see Tate's friends that I met this morning. Attempting to send them a "help me" look so someone could rescue me from this redhead. To my surprise, it actually worked. Greg pulls away from Julian and makes his way towards me. As he strolls up to where I am standing, I can see Jake become uneasy. I see Greg and Jake lock eyes for a split seconds before Greg decides to speak.

"Sorry, can I borrow her for just a second?"

Jake's stare hardens.
"Free country" he mumbles and turns away. Suddenly he jerks back and whispers to me
"talk to you later" he adds.

"Yeah, I'm not giving her back" Greg laughs at him and pulls me away.

"What was that?" I question.

"Just a little friendly banter" Greg speaks and I am then reminded of his intriguing accent.
I knew it was a lot more than just "friendly banter" but I decide to drop it, because it's far from my place.

We get to the lab table where Julian was waiting and watching the previous conversation from afar.
"Hey Vi" he greets.

"Hi Julian, ready for Chemistry?"

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Well hello there, it's G.
The last time I updated was back in September, specifically Labor Day weekend, well now it is basically Memorial Day weekend and I finally decided to update.
I sincerely apologize, it wasn't my choice to deliberately not update. I know you guys missed this story because of the sweet comments and messages you sent me. I had school and lacrosse practice so I really couldn't find the time. Well good news. Today was my official last day of school and summer had begun. I'll have a lot of free time now since I won't have random projects due every 2 days and all that good stuff.

Anyway, I missed you and please enjoy this very short update that I started to write in February and finished just recently. Next update will be soon and very long! I love you!
-G