Songs for this chapter:
King for a day - pierce the veil ft. Kellin Quinn
Damned if I do ya (damned if I don't) - all tike low
The Best Thing - we are in the crowd
I swiftly turned my body towards the front of the class doing my best to avoid Luke's stare.
The Coach said, "Human reproduction can be a sticky subject-"
"Ewwww!" groaned a chorus of students.
"It requires mature handling. And like all science, the best approach is to learn by sleuthing. For the rest of class, practice this technique by finding out as much as you can about your new partner. Tomorrow, bring a write-up of your discoveries, and believe me, I'm going to check for authenticity. This is biology, no English. So don't even think about fictionalizing you answers. I want to see real interaction and teamwork." There was an implied or else.
I sat still in my seat making no attempt what so ever so make conversation with Luke. He was close, too close for my comfort. He smelt of strawberry milkshake and aftershave.
I found the clock on the wall and tapped my pencil in time to second hand. I planted my elbow on the table and propped my chin on my fist as I blew out a sigh.
Great. At this rate I would fail.
I had my eyes pinned forward, but I heard the soft glide of his pen. He was writing, and I wanted to know what. Ten minutes of sitting together didn't qualify him to make any assumptions about me. Flitting a look sideways, I saw his paper was several lines deep and growing.
"What are you writing?" I asked
"And she speaks english," he said while scrawling it down, each stroke of his hand both smooth and lazy at once.
"What did you write?" I said while leaning in close enough but not too close. But before I could make out a sentence he folded the paper and tucked it into his pocket.
"Okay, I'm assuming this assignment is graded so do me a favor?"
He fiddled with his fingers and nodded.
"Just cooperate and try keeping your immature comments to a minimum," I said
"Now what do you do during your free time?"
"Free time," he repeated thoughtfully "I read comics and play video games" he said nervously
I rolled my eyes, of course. A low life who has nothing better to do with his life.
"Do you sleep naked?" He asked
My mouth threatened to drop but I held it in check.
