Zoe's POV
Ugh great another day of school, or should I say the pit of hell! You see it's a tough job for me.
Because not only do I have to go to school like everyone else, but I also have a reputation to keep
up. Everyone thinks being popular is a breeze. Well it's harder then it looks. This is because I find
half of the people in our popular clique to be annoying as hell! Also because I hide a secret talent.
I am secretly smart. After I finished my daily morning routine, I headed out. My mom had to go to
work early so that means I have to take the bus. Yay (note the sarcasm). Once I take a seat in the
bus we stop at several neighborhoods on the way to school. At the next spot I see the school nerd
step onto the bus. Everyone bullies him but I honestly feel bad for him. Mostly because we are
similar in the sense of both of us being smart. He came in with his usual attire, a sweater vessel
with pressed pants and his hair slicked back. He sat in the empty seat in front of me. " H-hi Z-zoe"
, he stuttered. "Hi" I couldn't be seen talking to him. It could ruin my whole reputation.
Once we made it to school I made my way to First preriod which is science. As I continued my
journey through the halls, I heard my name being called, I quickly turned around and realized it
was Harry. Ughhhh. Everyday it's the same thing he asks me if I could go to prom with him or
hang out after school. I always have to reject him even though I feel bad. "Hi Z-Zoe I was w-
wondering if maybe, possibly we can hang out after school". "Sorry Harry I can't" I quickly made
up a lie. "Um my dog is sick". "O-okay maybe another t-time". He hung his head low and walked
away. Thank god no one saw me talking to him.
When I finally made it to chemistry class I sat in my usual seat and waited for class to start. One of
the popular a, Stacy had taken a seat next to me and said something about her maid over-cooking
her food or something.Not like I cared. Mr. Ronald, our chemistry teacher said we had a project
coming up. Goody!!! So he said he was pairing us up into partners. "Matt with Chelsea", "Robert
with Tina", "Zoe and Harry". What?!?! He said a couple other names but I was in complete shock.
I turned to look at Harry, who was smirking. After class Harry came up to me and asked if he
could come over my house to start the project. I guess I'm gonna have to invite him... "Ya sure
Harry". He smiled and walked away.
After school Harry came over to my house and we had begun the project. "Hey Zoe" . "Ya, Harry"
"Um,I was wondering can u come to prom with me".
"Sorry Harry, but I'm already going with someone"
"O-okay"
Harry was staring out the window before he said "Zoe listen, when we are 20 years old will you
finally let me take you out and show you that I'm not the guy you think I am and will u give, you
know, us a chance"
I was do shocked he didn't stutter or anything. I didn't know what to say but I didn't want to reject
him again so I said "yes Harry, you can"
He said "you'll see Zoe, you'll see" " I promise not to let you down"
After than the rest of senior year had past by in the blink of an eye. I didn't mind leaving my
school, it's not like I had any real friends any way.
I didn't really miss or think about anyone after we graduated.
That is, everyone except..........Harry.
I actually missed him and it's days like this that I wonder what he's doing now, if he has a
girlfriend, and most of all I wonder if he forgot our little deal. I'll be turning 20 in about 3 days
and I haven't forgotten ....the promise.
