Life Gets Better

9. First grade

I went to the first graders' class. I opened the door and saw Mike immediately. I went towards him, he smiled and said:

-Princess? What are you doing here?

-Princess?!-kids cried and gathered around me.

-Are you a real princess?!-one of them asked.

-Yes, children. Meet princess, Luxi.-said Mike.

-I WILL GIVE YOU A PRINCESS! BRING YOUR ASS HERE AND EXPLAIN SOMETHING!

As soon as I stopped talking I noticed that children were staring at me in shock. I could tell they were a little scared as the grabbed each other.

-Oh no!-Mike cried-The princess turned into a witch! Kids, attack the old lady!

He could hardly keep himself from laughing.

I was so angry now! A witch?! An old lady?! I am just 16 you know! That's it! He is f*cking dead!

I made a few steps towards him as kids attacked me.  I fell down. They were hitting me with their small but strong hands. It was painful, but it was easy to get away from them. I ran towards Mike and angrily opened my mouth preparing to cry at him when...

-We are sorry, prince Mike. We weren't able to stop the bad witch.-said one of the kids.

They were so sad that a few more minutes and they would begin to cry.

-Mike-I whispered-What are we gonna do now?

-Don't worry, I have a plan.

Suddenly he grabbed me and I found myself sitting on his lap.

-Kids, don't cry! You did everything right!-said Mike.

-Really?-one of the kids asked

-Yes!

-B-But the witch...

-We all know very well that the witch is a bewitched princess, right?

-Yeah!

-Shall I remove the spell?

-Yeah!

-Good job, Mike-I whispered.

-How are you gonna do this?-a little girl asked.

-With a kiss of course!-said Mike and kids' eyes began to shine.

What?! Excuse me?! I didn't sign for this!

I tried to stand up, but he was stronger than me.

What the heck is he doing?! Let me go!

He leaned towards me and I covered his face with my hands.

-Stop it you pepper!

-Pepper?-he giggled and leaned back.

-Yes! You are as terrible as a pepper!

-You know that a lot of people like pepper, right?

-That's right. A lot of people like it and a lot of girls like you, but I am not on that list.

-Still, pepper is not an insult.-he continued giggling.

-Give me a break! That was the first thing that came to my mind!

I stood up and went towards the door. The kids were asking:

-Prince Mike, aren't you going to turn the witch into the princess?

-Not yet. Let's wait. I like seeing the witch blushing.

-I am NOT blushing!-I said and shut the door behind.

Ok. I lied. I was blushing, but what did he expect?! To kiss a girl like this! He had no right to kiss me! He is neither my boyfriend nor my husband. He just likes playing around! Why doesn't he just find somebody else to mess around with?!

I entered the classroom. The teacher was looking at me for a while and I realized that I was still holding the jacket!

-I gave him the pills.

-Why did you bring the jacket back?-Mr. Mcanly asked.

-I was cold, so he gave me the jacket and said to bring it tomorrow.

-Alright, take your seat.

That was close. I was so focused to ask him about the number that I forgot about the jacket and then those kids and... Wait! I didn's aske him! Shit! I forgot! What am I gonna do now?!

I looked back at Sophie and bit my lip.  She nodded.

It's good that she still remembers it! Bitting a lip was our sign. That ment that we needed to talk with each other in private. Maybe I can get some more details from Sophie.

I turned around and the teacher saw me. He called me out.

What should I do? I don't know this part very well. I will get a bad mark. That's not what I need right now.

I stood up and faked slipping on the floor. I fell down on purpose and I won't lie, it hurt really bad.

-Are you alright Ms. Cooper?!-The teacher cried.

-Eh...kinda.

I sat down and patted my head.

-Alright, sit down and rest, I will bring you some ice.

Yes! It worked! I'm saved! I did it! Here, I said that I could lie! I wish Mike was here! I want to see his stupid face when he realizes that he was wrong! I can lie!

Suddenly I heard somebody laughing on the left. It was weird because there was only a window on the left. I looked at the left and there was Mike.

-What the hell are you doing here?! Where are the kids?!

-They are right here.  We were taking a walk when I heard something falling and by the noise I could tell it was something heavy. I wanted to know what it was and of course it was you.

-Shut up, idiot!

-How many nicknames do you have for me?

-As many as I want!

-By the way, good job on lying to your teacher. It was quiet impressive.

-I know, right.

-But technically, you didn't lie it really hurt you right?

-Yeah, but I "slipped" very well!

Suddenly the teacher entered the door and Mike ran away. He gave me some ice and I put it on my head. It was so cold! My brain froze! Yes! My brain! This coldness got to my organs.

Soon the lesson was over and Sophie came up to me.

-You faked it, right?

-Am I really THAT bad at lying?

-No, I just know you too well.

We giggled.

-So, what did you want to talk about?

-Well, do you have any idea where he got your nuber from?

-Maybe...

-Really?! Tell me!

-No.

-What?! Why?!

-Because I promised him and you know that I take promises very seriously.

-Yes, but...

-No buts. Now I have to go and reread geography. I want to get a good mark today!

-You don't change. Hey, how about we go to our favourite cafe after school.

-Sounds great! I haven't been there like forever.

-I know, right?