But It's a Guy Shirt

Chapter 2: Mother of Her Best Friends

     I walk into school, heading towards the cafeteria for breakfast. I make my way to the table that I've been sitting at since the first day of school.

     There waiting for me is Paris Cruz and Jade Saski. I've known these girls since freshmen year.

"You look dead," Jade states, looking at me up and down. In her hand is her phone.

"Thanks," I say tiredly, taking a seat at the table. "You look great, too."

"Hey, Ivy," Paris says, focusing on painting her nails. I have no idea why she chose to do it this morning, but that's just Paris and we still love her.

"So, do you guys want to come over after school?" Jade asks, combing her fingers through her black hair. "Swim practice was cancelled for me."

     "I could come over," I say. "Lemme just ask my mom." I grab out my phone to text my mom.

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     I sit at class, tapping my pen against my desk. My eyes are focused on the clock, as it slowly ticks.

     We finally hear the bell and the whole class makes their way to their next period.

     Mine was thankfully lunch.

     I quickly make my way into the cafeteria and find a spot in line. I take out my phone, waiting for the line to shorten.

     "Nice shoes," I hear behind me, I look up from my phone and turn around.

     I find Alex smirking at me. I give him a confused look.

     "Thanks," I mumble, and I turn back around. I place my phone in my pocket.

     "They look just like mine," he adds.

     Hearing that, I quickly glance at his shoes. And I find he's wearing the same Nike roshes as me.

     I turn back around and I'm finally in the front of the line.

     I quickly grab my food and make my way to my table.

     "Since when did you and Alex start talking again?" Jade asks, once I take a seat.

     "We're not talking," I say, picking at my food with my fork.

     "That's not what we saw sitting from here," Paris says, giving me a sly smile.

     "Shut up, I'm trying to eat."

     They shut their mouths, but continue glancing at each other while raising their eyebrows up and down. A huge smile is on each of their faces.

     I roll my eyes and look away, staring at the people around me.

     I find myself making eye contact with a pair of light brown eyes.

     Alex gives me a wink and I quickly look away.