just friends [SLOW EDITING]

chapter 13

• Mason's POV •
"Pop quiz time!"

My science teacher announced in class. Everyone groaned, including me. Surprise pop quizzes were not something that any student wanted. The science teacher went around the room, passing everyone a sheet of paper. DOUBLE SIDED.

It took every part of my brain for me to not scream in the middle of class. I picked up my pencil and was about to start the quiz, until I heard a buzz in my pocket. My phone. I grabbed it out of my pocket, being careful not to get caught by the teacher. It was a message from Aaliyah.

As soon as I saw her name appear, I could feel my heart pounding at least five times faster than it was before. Why did love work like this?

I read the text.
Aaliyah: I need to tell you something

To be honest, I'd do anything for Aaliyah, but it was the middle of class. I needed to focus on my grades.

Mason: Kind of in the middle of a pop quiz atm
Aaliyah: Trust me, this is important

I sighed. She wouldn't text me in class if it wasn't important, so I decided to go along with it.

Mason: Alright, what's up?
Aaliyah: I'm pregnant

I stared at the text. I felt dizzy and sick, as if I was going to vomit. My heart started pounding, even faster than when Aaliyah texted me in the first place.

"Fuck." I said in the middle of class. Everyone turned to look at me, including the teacher. His eyes widened. Not only had I sworn, but I also had a phone in class.

"Oh shit, I swore!" I realised. As soon as I said that, I wanted to slap myself. How could I have done that twice?

My teacher pointed to the door, "principal's office, NOW." I quickly grabbed my stuff and headed out.