The Cursed Sleepover

[Chapter 1]

Lauren scribbled down notes, glancing vigorously up then down at the board. Her teacher eyed her with approval, nodding in reply.

A loud crackling snore interrupted the silence, bringing Lauren out of her thoughts.

Her teacher, Mrs. Lee, frowned.

"Looks like someone is having a good nap." She remarked, her eyes narrowing.

Lauren turned around, glancing back at the person who had- oh, god!

Michael Evans.. the hottest guy in school. His eyes were fluttered shut, his black hair neatly pushed to the side of his pale face. He was so dreamy-

"Mr. Evans! Wake up!" Mrs. Lee barked, her eyes lit with annoyance.

Michael's eyelids flashed up, a frown masking his exhaustion.

"Um, I'm clearly awake." He moaned, rubbing an eye with his hand.

"Oh, Michael. You're an excellent student, but.." Mrs. Lee started, pausing. Michael looked quite proud towards her compliment, a smirk plastered across his face.

"But, this is your fifth time during this term.. falling asleep in my class." Mrs. Lee casted her own smirk. "Detention for you, I'm afraid. Tsk." She clicked her tongue, returning back to their lesson, as Michael moaned in reply.

Lauren silently chuckled to herself, blushing. 

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"Hi, I'm Lauren, and I'm seventeen in High School. I have a pretty normal life.. or so I thought. But I'm just really an ordinary girl. And, heh, that's Michael. The hottest guy at my school.. he's eighteen- a few months older then me."

"I-I've had a crush on him since eighth grade. Go ahead, call me obsessed, desperate- but no. He's just so perfect.. he's hilarious, confident, and pretty smart. Y'know, the 'basic' description. He's everything I'd want in a guy..."

"But I doubt he likes me back. He already has enough drooling girls all over him.. I'm probably just another one of them to his point of view."

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"Make sure to put your notes in your journal. Class dismissed." Mrs. Lee announced.

All students arose from their seats, huddling out the room. Michael scrambled after them, though Mrs. Lee pulled him aside, rolling her eyes.

Lauren giggled aloud, catching Michael exchange a silent smirk with her. She grew flustered, as she found herself out the room.

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"Mr. Evans.." Mrs. Lee grumbled, pulling out a slip. Ugh, a detention slip to be exact.

"Is there anyway I don't have to go.." Michael started, resting his hand on the side of his head. "There's a reason why I keep falling asleep." He added, his emerald eyes darkening.

"I'm listening." Mrs. Lee raised an eyebrow.

"I have to help my mother with her bakery. And I work quite late..." He explained, shuffling his feet.

"And, if you keep me here.. I won't have anytime to do my homework." Michael enumerated.

"Ugh, it's hard to acknowledge that you're nearly an adult, Michael. But fine, I'll let you pass this time." Mrs. Lee sniffed.

Michael nodded gratefully.

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Lauren sprinted down the hall, catching sight of Misty. Her best friend since toddlers. They always had each other.

"Bestie!" The two squealed, hugging each other. 

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"And that's my friend, Misty. She's seventeen like me."

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"So, how did class go with Mike?~" Misty questioned, waggling her eyebrows.

Lauren cringed, though blushed in reply. "Same as always. He fell asleep, I admired him-" She giggled. 

Misty shook her head, clicking her tongue along the roof of her mouth. "Girl, this has been going on for what?- Oh yeah, three years now!" She scoffed. "You have to start making a move!" Misty added.

"Misty, I doubt he likes me back.." Lauren muttered, biting the inside of her mouth with disappointment.

"Yeah, that's why you have to make him like you!" Misty moaned. "Some people need a push on the right direction." She nodded to Lauren, dramatically thrusting an index finger at her friend.

"Right.. let's stop arguing about boys." Lauren murmured- realizing Misty was taking this too far.

"Any interesting stuff happen in your science class?"

"Eh, I guess. My teacher announced a partner project." Her gaze lightening. "And she'll be telling us our partners tomorrow." Misty added.

"That's cool!" Lauren grinned, setting a hand on her hip.

"Hey.. I've been pretty interested in paranormal stuff lately..." Misty confessed, rubbing her elbow.

"Oh my gosh, me too!" Lauren squealed, giving her friend 'jazz-hands'.

"That's why you're my bestie!" Misty giggled.

"So, I was thinking about having a sleepover sometime. And we could play some 'scary' games." Misty thought aloud.

"Yeah, we should totally do that." Lauren nodded.