underestimated ⊙ j.f.

09; real

before 07-08

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It's been two weeks since the rumors about Hannah took it's toll in school. I haven't talked to Justin since then but I have seen him at practice. Also, the group and I have started hanging out with Hannah more often. Now instead of just three of us, we had five. "The Fab Five".

"You alright there?" A voice snapped me out of my daze.

I turned around to be met with the gaze of Zach Dempsey. "Yeah. I'm fine." I sent him a small smile to reassure him.

Zach nodded to show his understanding then turned his chair towards me,"So when do we meet for the biology project?" His smirk very noticeable on his face.

My face went pale with wide eyes,"The biology project?"

"Damn, how long were you zoned out for?" The corners of his eyes crinkled softly as he chuckled.

"Most of the period." I shrugged smiling.

"Well we have a project to do, we are partners, and it is due next month." He explained.

"Oh. Well we can do it at my house I guess? Or we can do it at yours. I don't really mind."

"Today?" Zach asked with his eyebrows raised.

"Nah, next month." I replied sarcastically to him.

He chuckled and shook his head."Okay, cool. Send me your address and I'll be over after school. Next week we can meet at my house."

"Yeah, that's good." I nodded as I took out my phone to send him my address. "I sent it to you so be over no later than 4:30pm"

"Great! See you later, then." He sent a wide smile at my direction before exiting the door of the classroom.

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The music blasted through the room while I scrolled through my phone belting out the words to each song.

"DESSSSPACITO"

"Brianna!" My mom yelled from the bottom of the stairs.

I sighed deeply lowering the volume of my music and bending over the railing of the stairs,"Yes?"

"Your friend is here." My mom turned to me with a wide smile.

My feet thumped on the stairs as I made my way quickly to the door, before my mom could say anything embarrassing. My mom opened the door widely and let the friend in. Before he stepped inside the house, I grabbed his arm and pulled him my way. "Hey, Zach! Let's go!" I smiled innocently at him while I pushed him to the stairs softly.

'He is cute' my mom mouthed to me once he was upstairs. 'I know' my mouth made the shape of the words before running upstairs quickly. "Open door, please!" Mom yelled from downstairs.

A sigh escaped my lips when I entered my room. Zach turned around from the picture he was looking at and smiled. "I think your mom likes me already."