My Neighbour

Chapter 3

"Silence!" A voice I know so well and hate very much screamed, snapping everyone into reality. Everyone scrambled to their place and I quickly scrambled to put my novel away. Mrs Darcy is finally here but I really dont know what she came to do seeing as there are only 10 minutes before the lesson ends. But knowing her, I will not even be surprised if she starts teaching now. She walked to the front of the class and by the look on her face I could feel a lecture coming. One, two...
"What part of do not make noise  when the teacher is not in class dont you get?" Three....there we go I thought to myself. "Do you guys have any idea how this could affect my job? If Principal Morgan was to pass by I would be in serious trouble." She said pausing for dramatic effect than continued "and you guys are not serious with your lives. Instead of studying you are busy making noise for yourselves and for others. God knows why some of you still come to school." She said and I realised the whole class was quiet. As in people were literally holding their breaths but I know its all an act. The moment she is out of that door she will become the centre of their clownish acts. This is what happens after all lectures. She placed her hands on her desk and than cleared her throat to get our attention.
" Anyways, we have a new student who will be joining us as of today" she  said and than the noise broke out again. "I told you so's" and "you sees" could be heard around. I turned to look at V behind me, who had a smug smile on her face and she mouthed "I told you so" I just rolled my eyes and turned back."Due to lack of space, I need a volunteer to sit with him" she continued. Everyone grunted their disapproval. See, we have double desks but trust me when I say no one wants to sit in pairs. So goodluck with that Mrs, I thought, a part of me happy that she is going to have a hard time. I am evil, I know.
"Somebody? Anybody?" She said after  no one answered her. "Well, u give me no choice." Oh no I thought wearily, dropping my head. She is going to choose someone. Please dont pick me. Please dont pick me. And me being me, I made the biggest mistake of my life, and lifted my head so our eyes meet. I am screwed. "Ms Anderson, " she said with an evil smile"you have a sitting partner. Isnt that great!? You are the first person to sit in a pair."  She made that sound like an accomplishment of a life time. I just smiled and nodded my head. I dont mind a sitting partner especially if they are nice, but I love my personal space and privacy. "Let me go fetch him." She said happily clapping her hands.
V was by my side as soon as she left the class"You get to sit with the new guy" she said poking me with her elbow and wiggling her eyebrows. I just looked at her and she laughed loud. "Well someone is happy" she teased and laughed again, than she went to her place. This is going to be one long day.