Nerd Gone Prom Queen

Chapter Twenty-Five

I stood there with my mouth wide open.

"You gonna let me in or just stand there?". He frowned.

I stepped to the side and he walked in.

"What are you doing here?". I sighed.

"I live here to, or did you forget". He rolled his eyes.

"Look I didn't let you in to fight so if that's what you want to do then you can leave". I huffed tiredly.

"I came to get some more of my things". He shifted and turned to go to the bedroom.

"So your moving out?". I frowned.

"Pretty much". He said nonchalantly.

I rolled my eyes and sat on the couch.

He came back with his bags. Before he could leave someone knocked on the door.

"I got it". Zack answered.

I heard the door open.

"Hey-um is Iris here she left this in my car". Canon said.

I jumped off the couch to see what he was holding.

He was holding my ring Zack got me.

Lord? Why?

"Oh-um thanks Canon". I took the ring and smiled at him.

"See you later". He smiled awkwardly and went back down the hall.

Zack shut the door then turned to me.

"What the hell was your ring doing with him". Zack shouted.

"It doesn't concern you". I flinched at his loudness.

"Like hell it does! I gave you that as a gift the least you could do is not leave it in some random guy's possession!". He spat.

"He isn't some random guy, his name is Canon and we went out on a date". I rolled my eyes.

"So I confess my feelings to you and you go out on a date?". He sounded hurt.

"I'm an adult, I can go on a date if I want". I chuckled.

"You know your cold-hearted". He shouted.

"I'm cold-hearted? Your the one who confessed your feelings to me, when you were lying about who you were the whole time!". I yelled back.

"You know what I'm leaving, call me when you've stopped being an inconsiderate friend". He spat before leaving.

I plopped down on the couch. Why can't my life just go right for once? I decide to sleep on the couch tonight.

Bailey hops up on the couch and snuggles with me.
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I wake up to my alarm. Hopefully Zack wasn't acting stupid. I got up leaving Bailey on the couch. I showered and got dressed.

After dressing, I made myself a chocolate, peanut butter, and banana smoothie. Bailey had woken up so I fed him and poured him some water.

"Mommy has school today but I'll see you later". I kissed his head.

He barked happily.

I went out the door, as Canon was coming out of his apartment as well. I mentally face palmed myself.

"Iris?! Are you going to school too?". He smiled walking with me to the elevator.

"Actually I am, Sunflower High". I gigglad at the embarrassing name.

"I've heard of them, I go to Lakeside Prep". He shrugged.

"Sounds cliche". I chuckled.

"Yea, um-I-know we uh-don't have any labels as of right now but who was that guy last night?". He scratched the back of his neck.

"An old friend". I shrugged.

The elevator doors opened and we stepped into the lobby.

We walked in silence to our cars.

"See you later?". He looked over at me before getting in his car.

"Of course". I winked flirtatiously.

I got in my car and headed to school.
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Attention future prom queen nominees, you have exactly one week to get at least ten votes to be officially on the ballot. This year's nominees are:
Stephanie Marcella
Riley Rena
Iris Paisley
Good luck ladies and may the best lady win.

When the principal called my name, my head shot up. Who in their right mind put me in the nominees. I looked over to Zack who was talking to a girl next to him. I turned back around and continued copying down the notes for the next test. It's obvious to see that he had found himself a new best friend. The bell rang and I went to lunch. Well since my name is on the nominee list, I guess I could go and try to get some signatures so I could at least get on the ballot.

I went outside to the courtyard, looking for some easy targets. I choose the nerd table.

"Hi, guys I'm Iris Paisley and I'm running for prom queen, and I was wondering if you'd like to help me out with a few signatures". I smiled.

"Um-prom queen? Isn't that a bit cliche?". A guy with thick glasses and braces turned away from his chess game.

"Well, it would be if Riley Rena got elected prom queen. But it wouldn't be if I got elected". I explained.

"What's the difference between you and her?". A girl with a ratty sweater on frowned.

"My GPA is 4.8". I sighed.

They all turned to me now.

"Of course we'll sign". The thick glasses guy took the clipboard away from me and handed it to all his friends.

Once they passed it back I had all the signatures I needed. I turned away and headed to the front office to get my name on the ballot. When I got there Stephanie was turning to leave.

"Oh! Iris, looks like you changed your mind". She beamed.

"Not necessarily,  someone signed me up for prom queen". I frowned in confusion.

"I did". Riley's evil voice piped up behind me.

I turned to her.

"And why exactly would you do that?". I rolled my eyes awaiting to hear her malicious plan.

"Because, with you running against me, I'm sure to win". She smirked.

She turned in her signatures and grinned evily at me.

"Happy campaigning Stephanie". She walked out of the front office.

"Someone needs a chill pill". Stephanie giggled.

"Tell me about it". I sighed tiredly.