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Chapter 11

11~ Jealousy and What the Heck?~

We handed in our science project.

Jordan and Kevin high-fived as I sighed in relief.

No more putting up with these boys.

They were talking as I put on a fresh layer of raspberry-flavoured lip gloss and fixed my hair. I had curled it a few hours ago and it looked fantastic, if I do say so myself.

Raspberry.

Rasp and Berry.

I still giggle a lot at the memory, I can't help it. I can't believe parents would name their kids Rasp and Berry! Didn't they have any other name for them? Like Kayla.

I liked my name, I was glad to be named after my great grandmother.

"Well, I guess we won't have to sit next to you anymore, Vanilla," Kevin said, smirking as I rolled my eyes. "Thank God. I never have to say that ugly face ever again!"

Kevin moved his chair closer to me and I shivered as he whispered in my ear. "What did you say, Vanilla?"

Jordan laughed and fist bumped Kevin when I tried to answer him, but ended up stuttering instead. I rolled my eyes at them and headed to my locker when the bell rang.

I put my books in the locker and then walked with Willow to the ladies room. I examined my outfit one more time. I was wearing a floral white sleeveless top with short denim shorts and white wedges. I smiled at my great outfit and Willow clapped.

"I cant believe you picked that, Kay. I'm finally rubbing off on you!"

I rolled my eyes and muttered a "whatever," as I washed my hands. I walked out of the bathroom and headed for the cafeteria since it was recess, and grabbed a bowl of fruit salad, a juice box and a Granny Smith apple.

Willow grabbed a plate of mac and cheese as we sat down at our now usual table with the cheerleaders. A blue-eyed blonde, Kelly was squealing like a teenage girl about something.

"Come on, Kels, what's the secret?" Willow asked excitedly while I just flipped my food around with my fork. I had no intention whatsoever to get into the conversation.

But, that doesn't mean I can't listen to it.

"Well," Kelly began, all smiles.

"Derek asked me out!"

You could say I choked on my food on that one.

Everyone at the table stared at me as I quickly gulped down my lemonade. Willow patted my back slowly and gave me a look that seemed like she understood.

I thought Derek liked me?

Wait a minute, why should I care? I should be happy he's moved on.

Wait another minute, do I like Derek?! No way!

Ugh, life just got more complicated than it should.

Back home, Kyle was eating vanilla ice-cream.

Vanilla.

Kevin.

Ugh, I was in a crisis and I have to think of boys?!

Now, I need to know what I'm going to do with Derek!

"Blondie, is something bothering you?" My brother asked and I shook my head.

Blondie.

Jordan.

Why am I still thinking of boys?!

I need to focus on Kelly and Derek here!

"You know, I could get you a tub of raspberry swirl ice-"

"I'm good."

Raspberry.

Rasp and Berry.

Jordan and Kevin.

OK, I am becoming a freak show here.

I quickly run to my room when Kyle was talking about some TV show and I locked my door, before laying on my bed.

These boys were getting to my head too much, I'm barely focusing on my education.

Oh no!

I had soccer practice today!

Darn it, how could I stinkin' forget?!

Coach Uzma is going to be soooo mad.

I stumbled out of my bed and grabbed my soccer uniform from the closet, tied my hair in a messy bun and grabbed my backpack before I raced out of the house.

But not before grabbing a few white chocolate Hershey's kisses that Kyle was eating.

"Hey!" he yelled as I began to furiously text Marsha.

She needed to come by now.

Sure enough, in 5 minutes flat she was here, in her soccer uniform and all sweaty. Her hair was in a high ponytail and she looked at me with concern eyes.

"What is it?!"

"Duh, I forgot soccer practice!"

"But. I thought you quit the team?"

Well, my heart stopped almost immediately at that. "No I didn't! I love soccer, how could you say that?!"

Marsha looked confused. "Hannah and Kelly told Coach Uzma you did."

OK, what the heck?!

The next morning I woke up early for school. I quickly threw on a dark red off the shoulder top with black shorts and white Converse. I tied my hair in a messy side ponytail and grabbed an apple before walking towards the bus stop.

I texted Mum and Dad letting them know I was on my way to school. They hadn't even woken up yet.

Hey, at the bus stop. Had an important assignment to do at school today. See you after school :)

I hit send and thankfully the early bus arrived and I got in.

Only a few students took the early bus, so I wasn't the least bit surprised to find only 3 students apart from me on it.

There was this curly-haired nerd reading an encyclopaedia, a coffee-coloured skin straight-haired girl with her earphones in and another nerd reading a Harry Potter book.

Oh, how I've haven't read in a long time.

I took my seat at the back and 10 minutes later, we arrived at my school. I quickly got out, and headed for  Kelly's locker.

We had some talking to do.

A/N: I hope you like this chappie EVEN thought it's short :((( I don't know why i'm writing s many short chapters lately, it's getting to my head ;/ I know I haven't revealed the person who wrote the letter, but I will soon enough ;) Vote and comment!