The Bet, you never win

The Bet (2) - day of hell

At home, my alarm went off and I opened my eyes. It was such a beautiful day today, the sun was shining the birds were chirping. But then I remembered.

It was not a beautiful day today. No! I had to go to school today. There I would have to face the ‘Challenge’. I jumped out of bed. One hour to get me ready and at school. Luckily, I lived just five meters away from school. I opened my closet and saw all the new clothes that I had bought yesterday. There was at least one good thing about this terrible day. From now on, I was no longer an ugly duckling. I sat down at my desk and did my makeup and hair. When I was finished I chose my clothes. Luckily, Emilie had created kits so I wouldn’t combine wrong. When I was finished, I had still 10 minutes to get to school. I quickly grabbed my new book bag. It’s basically a handbag. I was ready.

At school, I breathed in deeply before I walked up the stairs. I don't know how this day will go. I walked quietly to my locker, everyone was staring at me. I heard everyone around me whispering things like is she new? Is it true? She looks good! Do you know her? Etc. It was kind of fun to be standing in the spotlight. But then I saw Brad, Jazz, Jamez and Randi coming towards me. They were planning something. I saw it on their faces. But then, Randi, Brad and Jazz all stopped at their locker. Jamez still walked toward me.

He stopped just one centimeter before me. He was so close that I could feel his breath on my skin. Why was he the one that I had a crush one? My body started to tingle when he put an arm on my shoulder. I took a step away from him. I had to be strong.

“You can continue to resist but someday you will give in,” Jamez said smoothly.

“Why do you think I would ever love four suckers who just are busy with a stupid game that they have invented in bridge class? If you guys think that I ever will fall in love with one of you suckers, then you have it wrong! I hate you guys and that will always remain so!”

He took a step forward, making his body touch mine. I wish I could take a step backwards, but he kept me stuck so I couldn't move.

“Let me go!” I screamed but he just started to laugh. Before I could say something else, he pressed his lips on to mine. I pulled loose. Now I stood a few footsteps away from him.

“Never touch me again!” I screamed. I quickly rushed off to my classroom so he couldn't say anything else, but before I could go inside I was pulled back. My body hit hard into a locker. Of course, it was Jamez that pulled me back and was now standing before me.

He leaned against the locker so his face was close to mine. I got the urge to kiss him but luckily, the bell rung before I could. I ducked under his arm and ran into the classroom. This day was really terrible. Jamez had already kissed me. But it was only a second before I pulled away so it does not count as a kiss, right? My thoughts went crazy and I didn't hear when the history teacher asked me a question.

“Lexi? Lexi? Lexi? Are you all right? Lexi? Lexi?” the history teacher asked.

“Sorry sir,” I went for a quick excuse. “Sir I don't feel so good. Can I go home?

“Go to the sick room and sign absent,” he replied and nodded.

Quickly, I grabbed all my stuff from the back and dropped it in my handbag. I can go home! At least one good thing happened today. Now I can’t see the boys anymore today. I had never lied, but now I was happy that I had. This day had not entirely gone as planned.

When I was back home, I walked quickly up the stairs to my room and grabbed some towels. A shower always made me feel better.

When I came out with a towel around me, I saw Emilie and the 'Challenge'. Of course they didn’t give up just because I had gone home early. What had I been thinking? But why are they here? Why had Emilie allowed them to come in? I stared at them all, and I almost accidentally dropped my towel. Luckily I turned back into the bathroom and slammed the door shut.