Inside the Books

The Rise & Fall

Mackenzie blinked at me, rather confused.

"You are still confused? Fine. Remember the time in class when I told you I might know the future? Well, if I wasn't There, will you bully Nikki and her friends?" I questioned her.

Mackenzie thoughted for a minute. Then, her face started to go to a worried look.

"Oh, well, um... I don't really know... Will I? I-I guess," She said, more like a question.

I signed. "I think so too. Since I'm here, you can't really do anything. You know why? You better watch out," I told her. It isn't exactly a threat, but, that's me!

"Ugh, it's not you. It's Nikki I want to tore in half," Mackenzie growled.

"Why? Is it because She was 'looking' at Brandon Roberts when she passed the hall?" I smirked.

Mackenzie looked at me with surprise, her eyes went wide.

"H-how do you? Oh. W-wait... so you mean you actually know the damn future?!"

"Yup" I replied, crossing my arms.

"Whatever. If you're just here lecturi-!" Mackenzie then, did a little smirk.

"Hey, I like you. Do you wanna join my clique? If not, let's talk at the library tomorrow."

I just nodded so, tomorrow it is!

As she sashayed away, I went to the library to find Nikki. Pretty soon, I found it since I was lost and all but I did it! I took a deep breath and went in.

I saw Nikki chatting away with Zoey and Chloe. I smiled as I watched them become slowly BFFs... But soon, I realized I was staring at them too long and Nikki noticed it.

"Yo, Jade! Come here!" she called as she waved over.

I nervously sat down with them. But... Why was I nervous? I don't know but what if I destroy the plot?! What if...

I suddenly noticed that Nikki and her new BFFs are staring at me. I chuckled.

"Um, are you alright? Anyway, guess what!" Nikki cheered.

"What?" I lied cuz I know what she's going to say.

"Chloe and Zoey are in the same exact class as me! Can you believe it?! It's fate!" Nikki squealed, clutching her friends.

Then, I hear a snicker right behind me. I turn around and I saw Mackenzie with her CCP friends. As my eyes caught the CCP's eyes, they glared at me but, to my surprise, Mackenzie shook her hands frantically to try to make then stop glaring.

I hear one of a CCP, I believe Jessica, did an annoyed sound, as If she wanted to continue glaring and snickering at me.

"Mackenzie! The frick! What's wrong with you nowadays?! Ever since that dork Nikki came by, we're hardly doing 'anything' anymore! Open your eyes!" as She said this, everyone in the library looked at her since, we ARE at the library.

"Excuse me?" Nikki whimpers, almost as if She was about to cry.

"Tsk! You were a dork ever since! Don't act like you aren't! Besides, we caught You staring at Bra--"

Drrrrrrrrrinnng!

"Whatever," Jessica scoffed and the rest of them walked away to their classes while their clomping of high heels could be heard out in the hallway.

"Come on guys. Nikki, it's okay. Lets go to class together," and we went off to class like we should.

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"Please take a seat. This is Math class and I suggest to Everyone to take a seat!" Mrs. Claudia, the math teacher, called out.

I found a spot that is next to Mackenzie. Ugh, seriously?! What could go wrong now?? I have no choice anyway.

As I Sat down next to her, Mackenzie didn't even took a glance at me. I studied to see what's She's looking at. Oh... Yes!! Brandon and Nikki are sitting next to each other! That's good. Plus, they are right in front of us.

I leaned closer on the desk, my feet on the chair.

"Hey. Um, my name is Brandon Roberts. What a-about you?" he stammered.

Nikki giggled. "My name is Nikki Maxwell. Nice to meet you."

I could hear Mackenzie growling. Wow, even I couldn't be that smooth to a boy. I listened more closely.

"So um, I never seen you around before. Are you new here?" I could see Brandon pushing a strand of his hair out of the way. Oh my gosh, He does look hot while doing that.

"Yes, actually I am! Me and my friend, Jade Crystal, are both New at the same time!" Nikki explained.

"Jade ... Crystal? My, that's weird," he thoughted.

Before I could finish it off, the teacher took attention to us once more.

"Enough chit chat! It's math and you're going to do the work I give you! Is that understood?" he eyed us.

Well, this is sure to be a long day of math...

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Pretty soon, when I finished my math homework early, Mackenzie tapped me on the shoulder. I swayed at her direction.

"Hey, um, since you know the future, could you possibly tell me what's going to happen with Me and Brandon?" she fiddled.

I just did an eyeroll. "Excuse me miss rich girl but you must be mistaken me for a fortune teller," I blasted her in a whisper but unfortunately, someone heard us from across us and told the while class.

Everyone started pointing and snickering at Mackenzie. I can tell that She really wanted to be invisible by now.

"How could you?!" she hissed, as she tried to hide her face with her hair.

"Pft, you're the one who said it! It's true, MacDonald," I smiled, clearly enjoying that I, can finally help Nikki in this story.

I just put my hands on my chin and listening closely to the teacher. But, I know that even with all this hair in her face, She was glaring daggers at me.

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Pretty soon, class is finally over! As I scooped up my things from my desk, Mackenzie purposely bumped into me, papers falling onto the floor.

I clenched my fists. Is This girl slightly scared of me?! I guess not. I'm gonna get her back, just you wait.

As I was about to pick up my papers, Brandon Roberts helped me first. He picked them all up in just one shot. I guess he was pretty used to picking up newspaper articles.

"Here you go," he smiled, showing his bright teeth.

"Uh, thanks Brandon. Were you used to picking up newspaper or are you just experienced with this?" I chuckled, liking my sense of humor.

Brandon did not laugh, or giggled like I was expecting. He did a surprised look.

"Hey... How did you know I was in the newspaper club?" he told me, rather suspiciously.

"Um, lucky guess?" I lied. Hey, I couldn't just say that I know the future to everyone!

"Oh. Well, I guess, see you later," he waved and out of the class he went.

I sighed. This is going to be difficult. If you're a reader of Dork Diaries, well, just be sure to not get sucked into this world.

I left the class but what I didn't know is that someone, looking into the class window, has tears in her eyes, rage filling her heart.

"I know he was cute but I didn't know he was THAT cute... Why would you do this to me?"