“So what did you tell your mum?” Beatrice asked as I closed the passenger door of her car and slung the straps of my bag over my shoulders clutching them tightly to myself.
“Well, I told her you paid for my fees,” I smiled warmly. as I kicked the small stone on the ground out of my way.
Cars kept converging into the school’s park as lots of students huddled around the school’s ground.
“And she bought that lie?” Beatrice asked tauntingly as she chuckled slightly adjusting the band of her denim Jean trouser, while I rolled my eyes, she knew it was Lucas who paid the fee in the first place.
“What do you expect me to say? That a guy paid for my fee most especially from my worst enemy,” I scoffed as we walked closer to the school building.
“I was just kidding!” Beatrice laughed throwing her arms over my shoulder as she drew me closer to her body.
“Mum will even kill me if she knows it’s from a guy, I’m not ready for her kinky interrogation that I won’t have answers for,” I said almost laughing at my statement.
“I will definitely add salt and pepper to the situation if she asks me,” Beatrice teased while I poked her side as she withdrew her arm immediately from my shoulder mirthfully then walked forward to push open the school’s large wooden door.
We walked through the hallway crowded with hormonal teenagers while I noticed the creepy stares I got from the students, they never stop that crazy attitude of theirs. Some were so arrogant as they pointed their fingers at me and gave me weird looks while few minded their own business.
“Guess you’re the center of attention this morning,” Beatrice joked as we got closer to my locker.
“We know they do that always,” I replied dryly as I placed my fingers on the lock and turned the dial to the right numbers till it opened swiftly.
“Uhm! I’ll be staying at your place tonight,” Beatrice announced making me dart my gaze to her with furrowed brows.
“You know, I’ll be preparing for the excursion tonight, I’m going tomorrow,” I explained flickering my gaze to hers so our eyes could meet.
“I know… That’s why I want to spend a night with you,” She smirked cockily while I stared at her not understanding why she wants to spend a night with me.
“Okay fine! I hope you don’t have something fishy up there,” I smiled playfully as I jabbed her forehead with my finger.
“You have to find out, yourself,” She smirked smiling devilish.
I knew she was up to no good.
The bell rang and I grabbed my book for the first subject as Beatrice ran to her own locker.
She’s such a clown and will always be one, she hasn’t even picked her book for the first period.
I turned around and my gaze fell on Lucas, his hair was a bit curly and looks wet as my fingers itched to stroke his hair.
He wore a white round top with a black leather jacket and black jeans with matching white and black Dior sneakers.
Even among the students, he seemed to be the tallest, he was manipulating his phone as he shoved his left hand into his pocket.
Damn! He’s so hot…
I bit my lips and escaped to class feeling lucky he hasn’t taken notice of me.
Few students were in class, and the girls seemed to be more excited as they chatted among themselves, well it’s all because of the excursion.
I walked to my permanent seat beside the window and placed my book on the desk, we will be having English which was a great start for the day, students kept coming into the class until we were almost filled.
Mrs. Anthony walked into the class with her rocking heels and classic Gucci bag. She looked more of a fashionista than a teacher.
She’s quite aged but doesn’t look like one, she’s close to 45 and yet she looked like 25, well she got a nice shape and skin.
“Good morning class, ” She greeted placing her bag on the teacher’s table as we responded immediately.
Lucas barged in and walked into the class to his seat not even sparing Mrs. Anthony a glance.
“Ptttff! So arrogant,” I murmured under my breath.
Mrs. Anthony too ignored him and cleaned her eyeglasses before putting them on.
Jenny and her crew barged in as they wore the same black converse with navy jeans and a white blueberry designer top.
Mrs. Anthony glared at them but didn’t say anything as they made their way to their various seat.
“Hi, baby!” I heard Jenny cooed and it was obvious she was referring to Lucas.
“So, let’s start today’s lesson,” Mrs. Anthony said before the door opened again averting everyone’s attention to the door.
It was Ben and I rolled my eyes, remembering how Beatrice had been talking a lot about him, lately.
Well, I’m happy for them, just wished it was the same for me and Lucas.
Am I even thinking of being in a relationship with that psycho?
It can never happen…
“Why are you late, Ms. Layton?” Mrs. Anthony asked, her voice already letting us know how annoyed and irritated she was.
“Sorry ma’am, my car broke down,” Ben said as a faint smirk formed at the corner of his lips.
Mrs. Anthony glared at him while Ben just shrugged and walked further into the class over to his seat.
I glanced back seeing Lucas laugh slightly exposing his glittering white teeth and dimples as Ben hit his shoulders lightly.
How could one be so devilishly handsome?
‘Ptttf! You’ve asked those questions a dozen times maybe you should go to his parents for answers,” My mind sneered.
Everyone became silent as we all listened attentively to what Mrs. Anthony was teaching.
I hummed Ed Sheeran’s song – ‘My bad habits quietly in class as I listened with rapt attention, jotting down the valid points, Mrs. Anthony listed on the board.
“So, I’m going to pairing you up in twos for your project work, you’re to submit in the next two weeks,” She announced and I groaned internally praying I don’t get paired with someone we’re not on good terms.
“I will choose the partners myself and there’s no changing,” She warned staring at every one of us in class as she raised a piece of long paper in her front.
“Now, listen to your partner’s names,” She said and I prayed silently I get hooked up with Leticia, she’s the only person who understands my being in this class aside from Beatrice.
“Bella and Damien… Ben and Christina,… MG and Susan…,–”
She kept on calling the name of the students with their partners while I felt my heartbeat racing more than it was supposed to be.
“Leticia and Michelle, Jenny and Lizzie,” She called and I sank further into my chair restlessly, she has called almost half of the class but still hasn’t mentioned my name or Lucas, and the one person I wanted to be paired with was taken.
“Lucas and Camilla,” She announced and I coughed terribly on my seat.
“No way! Mrs. Anthony Lucas can’t get along with that slut over there and I don’t want Lizzie,” Jenny burst fuming furiously.
“I don’t want you either,” Lizzie sprang up from her seat, she’s proud and rich just like Jenny but prefers being alone, she’s more of an introvert.
“Hold it there!” Mrs. Anthony ordered banging her palms on the face of the table as it made a loud thud.
“I’ve made my decision and that’s final,” Mrs. Anthony glared at both Jenny and Lizzie.
“Baby, why are you not saying anything, tell her you don’t want that poor stricken rat over there,” Jenny whined annoyingly while I glanced back at Lucas who just stared blankly at the board without giving a response to her.
Why does this have to happen?
Lucas of all people, my body shuddered as I thought staying with him without him not doing something lechery.
“Jenny, I suggest you keep your mouth shut or else I will have to put you in the detention room,” Mrs. Anthony scolded and the bell rang after that as she hurriedly called the rest.
Mr. Kent walked in next then I realized we were having Geography for the next period, I wondered how it skipped my mind.
“Morning class,” He chirped striding over to the teacher’s table.
The girls reciprocated excitedly and I couldn’t help but snort lowly.
Bunch of Jerks…
I guess this excursion would be nothing but a disaster to me.
“So, I guess you all are ready for the big day tomorrow?” He asked and the whole class went into a fit of clatter.
“We’re more than ready sir, except for Camilla, I don’t think she would be able to make it with us,” Jenny pouted giving me a condescending smile.
‘Little did you know your boyfriend was the one who settled my fee,” I scoffed internally.
“Miss. Evans you’ve paid for the excursion why can’t you make it?” Mr. Kent asked with a quizzical look.
“I’m coming,” Was all I said as I glanced at Jenny who was dumbfounded as all the excitement in her face drained off.
“Very well, let’s start today’s lesson,” He said and wrote the topic on the board.