Cover Girl

Chapter five

I walked into math a couple minutes late.

He asked me to come into the hall and I followed him.

"Mr. Hank, if it's about me being late, it won't ever happen again..."

He cuts me off. "Ms. Jackson you are aware you have a very high grade in this right? I was hoping you would tutor a student for me."

I nod." Yes. Yes of course Mr. Hank. Who is it?"

"There are a couple people who need it, so I will let you know by the end of the day. Stop in at the library 9th period." He chuckles " and as for the tardy I trust you will try to get to class faster in the future."

I got sit in my seat and do my work quietly while sneaking glances in Jake's direction.

When the bell rings I get up and catch up to Jake.

"Hey what's up Jake?"

"Nothing. Going to lunch same as you." He laughs.

Great job Skye! Of course he's going to lunch like every other senior in this school.

"So I guess I am tutoring someone now."

"That poor soul." He grins

"Hey! What's that supposed to mean!" I laugh as I punch him in arm.

He was about to respond when some girl comes up and starts kissing him. It takes Jake a second to realize what's happening and when he does he pushes her off him.

"Kate what the hell are you doing!"

"I'm your girlfriend I can kiss you whenever I want."

Hold up. GIRLFRIEND! what about Gabby? I mean I know it's technically me but I had thought the date had gone so well.

"What about Gabby?" I practically whisper. I know he hears me tho because when I walk out of the cafeteria i can hear him calling my name. It's not till I'm in the abandoned hallway that he catches up to me. Pulling in my wrist to make me stop.

"Skye wait" he pleads "It's not what you think it is"

"What exactly am I supposed to think?! You asked me...er my cousin on a date and you have a girlfriend?" I yell

"I did have a girlfriend yes. But I broke up with her like two weeks ago. She still pretends we are dating  though and I don't know if she will ever stop pretending and just admit that we are not happening."

"Oh well now I feel stupid..." I look at my feet

"Oh please you are like the smartest person I know" he assures me.

I blush and then the bell rings. I would be lying if I said I didn't think about Jake for the rest of the day.

By the time 9th period comes around, I am bubbly as I make my way to the library. Mr. Hank spots me and smiles.

"Hello Skye! Your student is at the corner table over there." I nod and walk in the direction. They are hunched over a book so I can't tell who it is until I get closer. When I realize who it is i start laughing.