My Rainbow of Confusion

Chappie 3

Chapter 3: Oh Great Oracle

I'm walking through the hallways of Havington High school carrying yet another text book. I have no clue how I'm supposed to get this in my locker, not with all the other books I have.
Teachers are really something else. They truly don't believe that you have other classes besides them. Well most teachers. Some are actually pretty cool like Mr. Odell my English teacher. On Fridays we watch a movie.
As I make my way to my locker Crate comes running up besides me.
"I have news." She says out of breath.
"Do you really, you know every time you have news it affects my life greatly." I look at her.
She laughs, "I know, and this one naturally, you don't get a pass."
I hand her the text book when we get to my locker.
I put the combination in and open it.
Seeing all my other school supplies I again think, how on Earth am I going to get this book in here?
"How lovely, what's the news?" I ask her.
"There's a new student." She says.
I furrow my brows, "again? Its only been a day since Sam." I take some folders out and throw them on the floor.
"I know," Crate begins, "its really odd."
"And how does this affect my life?" I ask her.
"He is just your type." She looks at me and I look at her.
"Crate-" I once again stop short when I see Dylan James, part of the student council, escorting another boy whom I have never seen before.
This boy, I wouldn't have guessed was knew because he blends. Unlike Sam.
His hair is blonde, he's tall and doesn't look like the sport type. His blue eyes meet mine and he holds contact.
I know I should look away but I can't, he is really cute.
Once they leave my eyesight Crate steps in front of me.
"Okay you can yell at me now." She says.
"Crate what the hell."
"I know I know, but its not my fault the universe wants you to choose." She says. "His name is Abraham."
"Abraham. Sam. This is ridiculous." I say taking the text book from her and shoving it in my locker.
I then reach down to pick up my folders that I placed on the floor.
Now how am I gonna get these in.
"Its not ridiculous, its fate. You are meant to be with one of them." She tells me.
"How do you know oh great oracle." I ask.
Crate opens her mouth to speak but closes it when she sees someone approaching. Her eyes flick from me to the person and I turn around to see Cassidy Sinoma.
Good ole Cassidy Sinoma hates Crate and I. Of course I have no clue why Crate says she has a pretty good idea.
At the beginning of this school year we had elections for our senior class president.
I decided to run, but just for fun. Honestly, I just wanted to make a bunch of posters with my parents and Crate and hang them up all over the school like they do in the movies. I even made cupcakes.
It was all fun and games until I actually won.
I didn't want it so I gave the position to Crate who was also running.
Crate wouldn't accept it unless I was her Vice President.
So that is our story and also why Cassidy hates us. She wanted to be president but she didn't win at least have of the student body's votes. And then when she heard I was giving my winnings away, she jumped to the chance to be my friend. I'm not dumb, I saw right through those lies and gave it to Crate.
She's hated us ever since.
That was 3 months ago.
"What's up Cassidy." I ask her.
"I assume you two saw the new boy, dreamy isn't he?" She questions.
"Sure, he's cute." I answer.
"Well he's not for you, so don't get too excited. You two lesbian lovers have each other and my throne, so don't go asking for more." She looks at us.
Scary.
"Do you even know his name?" Crate asks her.
She looks at her, "he's new, no one knows his name Denise."
"I do." I mumble. She sends me a glare.
"Cassidy go away. That boy is not the prize cattle at one of your dad's farm shows, he's human. And you are the only one who is in a race for him." Crate rolls her eyes.
I too am honestly done with this conversation. I close my locker and start to walk away, Crate follows.
Cassidy stands there for a moment before storming off.
Crate laughs, "I pity the poor fool."
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I have two classes with Sam. And two with Abraham.
Could this get anymore complicated?
I walk into physics and sit at my table by myself.
"Alright, everyone you know what we are doing today yes, finish the lab from yesterday go ahead don't waste time." Mrs Jones waves us to the back to the classroom to finish our labs.
I reach in my bag to get my lab packet to do the post-lab questions. Since I work by myself I finished the lab yesterday. I'm ahead, as usual.
I'm on question number 3 when I feel the presence of another.
I look up to see Abraham, beaming at me.
"Partner?" His voice is deep and husky. That shit can move mountains and calm the seas.
I blush lightly and stand, I don't even compare to half of his height.
"Well, um, I um, I'm finished. I'm done with the lab." I stamper. Oh my god.
"Well I could use some help, if you don't mind." He says.
He is adorable.
"S-sure. Where did you set up?" I ask him.
"Set up?"
"Yeah, where is your microscope and your-" I stop talking as I see embarrassment move across his face.
Great job Amber, you made him feel bad.
"No, um, sorry come lets set up, together, and I'll help you yeah?" I try to say things that will make him feel less useless.
He nods his head and follows me to the instrument closet.
I start telling him about this project and everything he needs to know about Mrs Jones.
"Four kids, all grown up. Unless you hate your next class and you want to miss at least half of it, don't bring them up. She will talk your ears off." I inform him.
He laughs. I'm glad I saved that catastrophe from a little while ago.
The class ends and Mrs Jones tells Abraham that he can have another day to do the lab. She then thanks me for helping him.
I hand her my post lab questions all completed and her face shows that she is impressed.
"Thank you for helping me you're really smart." Abraham compliments me.
I blush, "oh I'm not but you're welcome. See you around." I wave.
"Wait! I didn't get your name." He calls.
"Oh right, its Amber, I'm Amber." I call back and out the door I go.

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