Opposites Attract

Chapter 4

"You totally bailed on me yesterday. I couldn't find you anywhere!" Jasper exclaimed, throwing a chip at Sara as they sat down for breakfast in the newsroom the next morning. She picked it up off her lap and threw it back at him with a disgusted look on her face.

"Are you kidding? You can't eat this crap for breakfast." Sara grabbed the bag of chips from Jasper's hand and threw it in the bin by her desk. She fished through her bag for some fruit and handed it over to Jasper. 

"Hey!" he protested but it was too late. He sunk back into his chair, bit into the fruit and turned to face her again. "Anyway, stop changing the subject. I heard what happened yesterday."

Sara threw him a sceptical look. "Not my version of events then," she rolled her eyes.

"Didn't need it," he pointed out and Sara pulled a confused face. "I saw the video. Boy did you slap him or what?!" Jasper's face formed a large smile.

"I think my hand still hurts from yesterday," she said, rubbing her palms together. Her phone beeped and Sara rolled over onto her side to reach out for it. She had one new message. Opening it up, she read:

Lana: heyy, did Jasper tell u i had a favour to ask u? Won't be in today so could u cover 4 me?

Sara sighed and showed Jasper the text. He clicked his fingers as he remembered  the favour and then he scrunched up his nose. Sara brushed it off and returned to her phone.

"But it's her big day, her breakthrough interview with the football team. She should be here!" Sara exclaimed to Jasper as she began typing a reply.

Sara: hi, sure u can't make it? it's ur biggie :'(

Lana: yeah i tried but mums not budgin. apparently its important! :/

Sara: yeah, ur future does tend 2 b pretty vital ;D its fine, dw what do i need 2 do?

Lana: HA HA HA! i had an interview with the footie team so all u need 2 do is ask the q's + film their answers.

Sara: alright okay cool, when will u b back?

Lana: should be a few days max, THANK YOU S! btw i saw u kick butt at the party yday! go girl!

Sara: no worries, just hurry back. i suck at bein u :(

Lana: will do, everything u need is in my paper tray, thanks again! love u, xox

Sara: okay cool, have fun x

Sara turned to Jasper and sighed. "I have to do an interview with the football team. Yay me!" Sara smiled in the most sarcastic way she could. 

Jasper still didn't say anything so Sara pounced on him. "What's up with you?"

"Nothing," he said, grabbing his bag, ready to make a quick exit.

"Okay, well have you finished your piece on the library? 'Cos I need help with Lana's interview this afternoon. She said everything was already in the tray anyway so all we have to do is ask the questions."

"We?"

Sara rolled her eyes and grabbed a stack of papers from Lana's tray. "Yes, we!" She began reading through the first few pages as Jasper made his way towards the door. He opened it slightly and gasped as Sara began screaming.

"NO! NO! NO! NO FRICKIN' WAY! I am not doing this interview! JASPER!"

"Sara," he began, stepping cautiously towards her as she carried a very angry look on her face. If possible, Jasper could imagine smoke coming out of her ears. "It has to be done."