Rivals // Norminah

13

I take my seat in the back next to Alessia for my first period class. I pull out my phone and search up Keith's contact that Dinah sent to me.

Normani:
I'm sorry. I sincerely apologize for everything I said in the classroom a few days ago

Keith:
huh? who the hell is this??

Normani:
it's Normani.

Normani:
I take back everything I said. You and Alessia deserve each other and I let my own problems and anger get in between both of yalls happiness

Keith:
i appreciate it Normani, but i think it's too late. Alessia has been ignoring me and won't give me the time of day

Normani:
leave that to me.

Normani:
p.s. the only people who can know about yalls relationship is me and Dinah. it stays between us four

"Ms. Hamilton, phone away!" My teacher yells.

"Sorry. Sorry" I place my phone in my backpack and take my notes out. Alessia looks at me shaking her head before placing all of her attention back up front.

Halfway through the class as I'm taking notes, the person next to me slides me a note on my desk. I look at them confused but they shrug their shoulders.

I pick up the note off the desk and begin unfolding the paper. I spin it around and read it.

Just wanted to let you know that you look mighty gorgeous today Princess ;)
-China

I look up at Dinah who winks at me before turning back around. I smile at her, even though she can't see me, and fold the note up placing it in my pocket. I glance at Les who's jotting down notes.

"Psst" Alessia looks up at me placing her pencils down.

"How may I help you?" She questions.

"I'm happy you asked. How is Kessia doing?" I question smiling.

"Pardon?" Alessia asks.

"Kessia. Keith plus Alessia. It's a very cute relationship name" I whisper. Alessia rolls her eyes.

"Well Kessia is no longer a thing" Alessia looks up at the board and continues to write her notes.

"Well that's a shame. You should give Keith a chance don't you think?" I point out. Alessia turns to me placing her pencil down again.

"Weren't you the one who told him to stay away from me and got in between us in the first place?" I nod.

"Yes, but that was a mistake on my part and I deeply apologize for getting in between you two" I say deeply.

"Ms. Hamilton!" Both of our heads turn towards the front while everyone's in front of us, turns to the back. "First you text in my class, then you distract one of my brightest students. One more strike and it's to the front office!"

"Right. Sorry Mr. Taylor" I turn back to the front and begin to write down notes. After a few minutes I slightly turn back to Les.

"Just give the kid a chance okay?" Alessia looks at me before biting on the end of her pen then turning back to the front.

-

"I don't see why she's always at your house Mani" Lauren says as I open my locker.

"Agreed. She has no reason to even be in our neighborhood" Zayn adds on.