Class dragged on really slowly, but thankfully we were in our last class for the day. My mother already texted me, saying they were already at home. She told me to come straight home; my things were already retrieved from Hayden’s place. I was a little disappointed that I wouldn’t get to see him before I left today. coach Pete is being strict on them, said the scouts, who were coming for their next game, which is making the boys anxious. They didn’t come for lunch since they went for practice, except for Oliver. Right now, we were in our history class. Sofie and Maddie sat on both sides of me, with Oliver behind me. Neither of us were watching the movie being played on the screen as we whispered amongst ourselves.
“Have you talked to Dylan yet?” I whispered to Maddie, and she shook her head.
“Why.” Sofie asked, puzzled.
“I end up chickening out every time I see him, “she sighs. “I just don’t know what to say to him.” “You could always say the first thing that comes to mind; I’m sure it will get his attention. It’s not like it’s your fault you thought you had a bun in the oven.” Oliver chipped in, leaning forward to our seat.
The three of us turned to look at him. Maddie and I had a surprised look on his face, while Sophie looked sheepish. “Oops.” Oliver whispers, sending Sofie an apologetic look.
“He came over yesterday to my place. We were hanging out together; he wanted to know what was up between you and Dylan, and I sort of spilled everything out without realizing it. Sorry.” She gave Maddie her best puppy eyes, with her lips downward.
“It’s okay.” Maddie replied, waving it off. “Though, I would like to know why Oliver came to your place to hang out in your room.” She asked, air-quoting the words.
“Yeah Sofie, I would also like to know.” I watched as Sofie’s face turned red, avoiding every eye contact from Maddie and me, while Oliver had his left hand placed beside the back of his neck with an awkward smile on his face.
“I guess you weren’t the only one keeping secrets, Bree.” Maddie says in a sassy voice, watching the two of them like they were in an interrogation room.
“You’ve got a lot of explaining to do.” I said sternly to Sofie, and she gulped nervously, fiddling with her fingers. “And don’t think you are off the hook too, Oliver. I will get back to you.” I pointed two fingers at my eyes before pointing them in his direction.
He quietly laughed nervously, looking anywhere but the three of us.
“Anything fun and amusing going on there, Miss Parker.” The history teacher called out from the front of the class, making all eyes fall on me.
I rolled my eyes before replying, “No, ma’am.” I had a fake smile plastered on my face.
“I would have thought otherwise with the way the four of you were whispering, giggling, and laughing among yourselves.”
“We were just talking about the movie.”
“And what exactly is the movie about?” She questioned, both hands folded across her chest. My lips parted ways, but nothing came out as I stared at the screen in front of the class. Okay! I had no idea what the movie was about. The smile on my face stretched even more while the rest of the crew tried to stifle their laughter. “Alien invasion.”
She scorned me, clearly not impressed by my answer. “Pay attention, the four of you.” She pointed at all four of us, and I saluted, winking at her.
The bell rang, signifying the end of class for the day. I packed up my things, waiting for the others before making our way to the door. I smiled at my history teacher, but instead she threw a glare my way, making me roll my eyes.
“You, my dear, are full of all sorts of crazy.” Maddie whispered, and we all laughed, leaving the school premises.