The Scientist

Nerd (7)

I sit at my desk and set my bag at my feet. I open my book and turn to the first page. I start humming a random tune to myself, it helps me focus sometimes. I hear a chuckle from someone and look around, seeing a few other students in the room. This includes Kenny, but he's on the other side of the room.

I shrug it off and go back to reading. I tap my foot on the ground and I get all jittery. I take a deep breath and the jitters calm down a little. People start filing into the room when the warning bell rings.

Mr. Nolan walks to the front of the room and checks his papers. He hums slightly as he does and I smirk.

"Ryan, can I talk to you outside for a second?" He says, looking up from his papers. My hands suddenly get really sweaty and I clear my throat.

"Yeah, of course," I say softly. I slide out of my desk and walk towards the door. Mr. Nolan follows behind me and I walk out the door.

"Kenneth, you too." Mr. Nolan says, leaning back. Kenny stands up and walks out with us. Mr. Nolan shuts the door behind Kenny and looks at us.

"Listen, boys. You two had been doing exceptionally well in my class. And I want to reward you guys." He says simply. I smile and look at Kenny. I'm proud of him.

"You two are going to the gym to hang out and do almost whatever you want." Me. Nolan says softly. Kenny looks at me and smiles. I smile back at him and Mr. Nolan opens the door. We walk in, just to grab our backpacks.

We leave the History room and Kenny pushes my shoulder.

"Good job, nerd." He says softly, but jokingly. I smile and look over at him.

"You too, jerk," I say, mimicking his tone. He looks at me and we lock eyes. I smirk when I see them. They remind me of the grass on a spring day.

We get to the gym and I set my bag down at the wall. I slide down the wall and sit crisscrossed. I pull out my phone and check Instagram. Kenny sits down next to me and takes a deep breath.

I wonder what's on his mind.