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by Illuminatex

by Illuminatex

Jessica's POV

"What did I do?" I ask, confused as to what I've done. "Lied to me, that's what." Layla says, gritting her teeth. "No I haven't." I protest. "Yes you have, Jessica." She groans. My eyes widen; she never calls me Jessica. She only ever calls me Jess. "How have I lied?" I ask. "You said that your boyfriend goes to a different school. But, you told your mum that he's an adult?!" She explains. I sigh, "I told you that because I know you'd freak out." I explain. "I would've preferred the truth, Jess." Layla mutters. "Sorry. Truly, I am." I apologize. "It's okay. Just, one more thing." She says. "What?" I ask. "Is your boyfriend actually Mr. Minter?" She asks quietly, so no-one can hear us. I sigh in defeat. I can't lie to her again. "Yes." I mutter very quietly.

"That's why you two are very close then." She says. "Mhm." I hum. "Are you mad, Lay?" I ask. She shakes her head, "No, just disappointed, Jess." She says. "I'm a bad friend. I'm sorry." I sigh. "Next time, tell me the truth Jess." Layla says as she puts a hand on my knee. I nod, "I will." "Also, don't tell my mum, please." I say. Layla chuckles, "I won't." "Thank you." I smile softly at her. "Anytime." She smiles back.

I look over at Vik. By the look on his face, I can tell he heard mine and Layla's conversation. He looks back at his computer. I look at the computer screen to see him writing an email to someone. My guess is, he's telling Simon.

A wave of guilt comes over me. Will Simon be mad? Surely not. But he might. Is Vik mad? Looks like it. "Urgh..." I groan as I continue doing my work, trying to forget everything. Trying not to panic.

Simon's POV

I get a email from Vik. Confused, I open it.

From Vik; Jessica's just told Layla about your guys' relationship. Just thought I'd tell you.

"Why'd she do that?" I ask myself. I sigh as I comb my fingers through my hair. I'm not mad, I'm just... Confused. Why'd she tell her? She'll surely tell her mum, which'd be bad. Very bad.

Without wasting anymore time, I rush out my office to get Jessica, to find out why she told Layla about us. Again, I'm not mad. I'm just royally confused.

I knock on the classroom door before opening it. Vik smiles at me; "Yes, Mr. Minter?" He asks. "Can I borrow Jessica please?" I ask as I look over at her. Her eyes widen; she looks scared and guilty. "Sure." Vik says. Jessica quickly grabs her things before rushing out. "Thanks." I thank Vik before rushing after Jessica.