WARNING: READING the following might result to EXTREME squealing and giggling, lack of breathing, and unability to STOP SMILING. YOU MIGHT NEED TO DRINK SOME WATER LATER.
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Kim, Jen, and Maxine descended to the stairs just as a girl with a black balloon dress passed them.
Maxine informed them what Josh had told her while they were dancing. To her surprise, they also agreed with Josh. She didn't expect that at all.
When the three of them reached the bottom step, Maxine noticed that there was a group of five boys walking toward them.
Kim and Jen didn't notice the boys nearing them. They didn't even notice that they were leaving Maxine behind.
As if on cue, the group of boys blocked Maxine’s path. She looked at them cautiously, remembering the time when she was cornered in Brooklyn last year. It wasn't a pleasant memory. Despite her unenthusiastic look, they smiled.
“Hi, I’m Paul.”
“I’m Bobby.”
“Ian.”
“Call me George.”
“And I’m Ken.”
They politely introduced themselves to Maxine. Their politeness made her give them the benefit of the doubt. Well, only slightly. She was still suspicious. Still, she should return the favor. So she smiled courteously at them in turn.
“Hello,” she said. “I’m Maxine.”
“Nice to meet you, Maxine,” they chorused cheerfully.
“So, what school are you from?” asked the guy named Paul.
“Sky International Academy,” answered Maxine instantaneously.
“Really?” said George, showing deep interest.
“Yes.”
The boys exchanged approving looks. Then, they turned to her again.
The guy named Ken said, “So you must know Todd Samuels?”
Of course, thought Maxine. Even from a different schools, Todd’s well known.
“Are you blind?” Bobby told Ken impatiently. “We all saw them come down the stairs together.”
“Are you his girlfriend?” inquired Ian.
Maxine noticed this Ian guy had the same indifferent aura like Todd did. The difference was, Todd was more intimidating.
“No, I’m not,” she answered, trying to look uncaring.
“Are you disappointed?” queried Paul.
Maxine frowned.
What was it with these guys? Why the interrogation? Well, she was sure of one thing. She had to get away from them. She was growing uncomfortable by the minute.
Raising an eyebrow, Maxine said, “I’m sorry, but I don’t know you well enough to answer that question. Now, if you please –”
“Good point,” interrupted George, impressed.
“We’re from School of Technology for Musicians,” announced Bobby proudly.
Maxine stopped. She'd heard of that school before; somewhere in the discussion of the Clash. Their schools were competing against each other. Hence, they must be good.
“Do you play any instruments?” she asked, a bit curious now.
“We do,” boasted Ken.
“And you?” asked Paul.
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Teen FictionThey live on the same floor. They attend the same luxurious school. They have the same friends. They couldn't stand each other. And just when she thought she could get away from him, they end up being on the same band. Could life get any more worse...
