Uncanny|| E.G.D

I want to pick my partner.

I decided to walk to school today so I could think clear. Only my brain was filled with a series of questions that only he could answer. I decided to write them in my journal.
"I don't understand why he talked like he did? What's wrong with him? Is he some sort of serial killer?
I literally can't conjure up any resolution to his mysteriousness. He's just not right in the head. He like reads me. I feel like when I look at him that's why I can't look away. He looks so deep into my eyes, I feel as if he sees right into my thoughts. Maybe he does."
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I walked into my English class. I'm always early so it's just Mr. Lowery, a bunch of empty desks, and myself most mornings.
"Hey, Mr. Lowery!" I greeted him with a smile.
"Hello Ms. Collins." He smiled back.
"What are we doing today?" I asked sitting my things on my desk.
"I'm assigning partners and you guys are getting started on the partner work." He replied.
"Oh," I paused walking to his desk and crossing my arms, "Would you consider something for me?" I asked.
"What might that be?" He questioned back.
"I want to pick my partner." I blurted out.
He raised his eyebrows.
"That could be arranged," he paused, "don't mention to anyone that I let you do this." He said getting out the class roster and a pen.
"Name?" He asked clicking the pen.
"Ethan Dolan." I said biting my lip out of pure nervousness.
He looked at me, "Ember, if this boy is going to cause a conflict between the assignment, I'm afraid I can't pair the two of you." He said.
"Oh. No, no. He and I are good friends. He's a hard worker, as am I. I can assure you there's nothing to worry about." I lied.
He sighed before saying,"okay," and writing our names next to each other.
I smiled as the bell rung and I sat down in my desk. Soon the classroom filled and Mr. Lowery closed the door. Ethan wasn't here yet. I was thinking of how I was going to react to the fact that Ethan and I were going to be partners, so he wouldn't know that I planned this. I quickly shut off my thoughts when Ethan walked in.
"You're late." Mr. Lowery stated.
"Clearly." Ethan chuckled before sitting down and Mr. Lowery shaking his head. I looked over at him and he was already staring at me. He smirked at me and I rolled my eyes.
"Alright time for me to assign partners." Mr. Lowery said walking to the podium in front of the room. After calling out many partners he finally called Ethan and I.
"Ethan and Ember." He called out and I shifted in my desk, hoping to look nervous. I looked at Ethan once again and his jaw was clenched but not looking at me.
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After school I was walking home when my phone buzzed.

Unknown: I told you he's no good. Now by being his partner, oh honey, you're just testing your luck.

Oh my Gosh. It was the same number. Why do they keep texting me? More importantly, how do they know everything?

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