"Class today I will be assigning you a group project." says my history teacher, Mr. Z. "Ever third person will pull 2 names from this hat before I tell you the project." He holds the hat up
Ben is to my right and is the one to pull out the names.
He pushes his glasses further up the bridge of his nose and puts his hand in the hat slowly before pulling two names out.
His eyes flicker to me for a minute before announcing who his partners are.
"Jane Trevors and Liam Hastings." he says biting his lip nervously looking up at me then to Liam.
Why is he so nervous?
"Okay" says Mr. Z "next."
After everyone pulls out the names of their group from the hat, Mr.Z hands out the project guidelines
"For this project you will be researching in depth on a topic of imperialism. it can be from anytime, anyplace, any culture. it doesn't matter but it must be significant to imperialism. It will be due by the end of next week."
The class calls out protests but Mr.Z quickly shuts them up with threats of detention.
"I will give you the last 20 minutes to collaborate with your groups." He says
Liam comes over to sit with Ben and I. Ben and Liam start glaring at each other.
"So." I say trying to break the tension "what do we want to do our project on?"
It takes them a minute of trying to out stare each other before realizing I spoke.
"I'm sorry what?" says Ben scratching the back of his head awkwardly
"Uh so our project? what's our topic?" I say
"I don't care." says Liam casually leaning back on his chair. he leans back and pulls out his phone.
"Okay then I guess it's you and me." shrugs Ben pulling out a pen and paper.
"Oh no you don't." i say snatching Liam's phone. " Didn't you hear Mr. Z, it's a 'group project'."
He rolls his eyes "well if it's a group project then why don't you come over to my house after practice and we can work on it then. okay sweetheart?" he says in a low husky sexy voice that totally makes me knees go weak. Get over yourself Jane, he's trying to manipulate you!
I know guys just want to get girls alone to turn on their charm and get laid and all that suff. They say women a manipulative, but I think they are wrong. guys are always trying to get girls into bed.
"Don't call me sweetheart." I say through gritted teeth
"Whatever you say, sweetheart." Before I can say anything the bell rings
"Meet me by my truck after practice." says Liam
I turn to Ben who is fiddling with his pen "Ben is that time good for you?" I say watching the reaction on Liam's face from the corner of my eye.
Liam's face is in a state of shock. For a moment before going back to his signature smirk.
"Uh um ya I guess." Ben shrugs
"Great." I say standing up quickly and picking up my books before anyone can say anything "see you guys later."
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"Okay guys great practice, tomorrow we will be scrimmaging. So come earlier" coach Jones yells over our sweaty exhausted team.
The team groans. some of the guys fall over in exhaustion while others are pouring gallons water from the cooler onto themselves. Today was one of those boiling hot days that we should of been in the weight rooms instead of outdoors.
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All Boys Have Cooties (ON HOLD)
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