after the lunch bell finally rang, i went to my locker to get my gym clothes and put my lunch away. i caught up with Lilia and Emma and walked to the gym with them.
when we walked into the gym, our coaches were standing in the gym and a lot of people were sitting on the floor. guess that meant we had to sit down too.
"good afternoon, class. as most of you know, we are starting our dance unit in gym. so we won't be changing for the month as dancing doesn't require you to wear your gym strips. and since this is grade 12, we of course, are expecting everyone to remember most things from last year. and we are also going to learn new partner dances."
everyone groaned at the word "partner dance".
"hey, guys. be mature! we did this every year from grade 7." our other coach said.
"yeah. and we're going to try and move on to slow dancing." even louder groans. the coaches rolled their eyes.
Anna put her hand up.
"yes, Anna?"
"what if some people can't dance with someone of the opposite gender? you know, because of religion and stuff."
"oh. they can dance with their same gendered friends who are also restricted."
"ok."
"and we will let you guys choose your partners." the coach said, smiling. everyone cheered. i looked over at Emma, who looked a bit sad.
"hey," i nudged her. "what's up?"
"ugh, Daniel isn't in our gym."
i laughed.
"hey!"
"what? i mean, yeah, he's cute. but look around."
"ew." she laughed. i did too.
after gym was over, i went to my locker. i got my backpack out and walked home with Emma and Maddie.
"so, you excited?" Maddie asked me.
"huh, for what?"
"partner dancing??"
"oh! um, i don't know. kind of. what if he has to sit out?"
"nah. his arm should be fine by next Wednesday."
"hm, hopefully." i said. i looked up and my house was in front of me.
"okay, see ya!" i waved at them and went inside my house. i locked the door behind me and went up to my room.
we had some dumb homework to do. so i got it out of my bag and started on it so i would be free for the rest of the day.
an hour later, i wanted to take a break so i went downstairs to eat something, when suddenly the doorbell rang. my heart started beating fast. i ran upstairs to my room and looked out the window, trying to get a view of the front door. i saw a head of blonde hair. just Corbyn. i was so relieved that it wasn't another burglar.
i went back downstairs and opened the door to look at the skinny tall blonde boy standing in front of me.
"hey!" he said, walking in.
"whats wrong?" i asked.
"oh, nothing. just wondering if you wanted to hang out with us." he pointed to his car, which had the other three sitting inside.
i thought about my homework but didn't care. since i was almost done anyways.
"sure, where?"
"well Zach wants to go to chipo-"
