“He did what?” Chris exclaimed when I told him about Richard and his blowup.
“You heard me! He took my cell away for a month.”
“Wow. That’s just crazy.” He was driving me to school. Then he’s going to go to his own school, since mine isn’t out of the way.
“So, is the ol’ Quickfire back in action?” Chris inquired.
“You know it!”
“What if he finds out about it? I mean, you sure are texting a lot on that thing.”
“Don’t worry, he wont find out. He never has before, has he? And plus, it’s not like I’m stupid! I always keep texting a secret when he takes it away.”
“OK, that’s true. Oh, here we are. Have fun today!” We were pulling up to the student drop-off area.
“No promises! See ya!”
“Later!” We both waved goodbye as I unbuckled and got out.
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“Hey! I’ve got my Quickfire now, just to let you know.” I was talking to Abby as we were waiting by Mal’s locker for her to get off the bus.
“Really? What’d ya do?” she inquired.
“Basically tell Mal that Richard was being an idiot loud enough for him to hear,” I said, shrugging it off. “No biggy.”
“Kendy! Abb! Sooo glad you’re here! Guess what! Guess what!” Mal came rushing in with a big smile splashed on her face.
“You won the lottery?” I guessed.
“You have super powers?” Abby put in.
“No and no. Come on you guys! Be reasonable! Well, I can tell you’re never going to guess, soo… Tommy Kin asked me to the dance!” Mal shrieked. Great. Everybody’s got a boyfriend now but me. Tommy Kin is cute, funny, and sweet. He’s also on the football team, wrestling team, and just about every other sport you can imagine (yes, that includes croquet)! And Abby has been dating Kyle Mink for the last 3 months now, and he’s the most popular boy in school. Like I said: everyone has a great boyfriend but me. Great.
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During 3rd hour, a new kid came to school. Our social teacher, Mr. Beach, introduced him as Erik Little. Witch was quite ironic, considering he is, oh, about 6’5”. He had deep, chocolate brown eyes, and Charcoal hair. He was deeply tanned, but it looked good. Unlike Merissa Higginson, who (over night) came back to school almost orange. Total spray tan. Speaking of, she immediately straightened up when Erik walked in. Erik was tall, dark, and handsome! Perfect. Another guy I’m going to fall head over heals for, and Merissa will get him. Perfect.
“Doo-di-dum, dum-di-doo... Ooo. Here we are.” Mr. Beach was assigning a seat for Erik.
Please don’t let it be by me! Please don’t let it be by me!
“Looks like the only spot left is by Kendra. Is that OK? She won’t bite!” Erik nodded and smiled weakly at Mr. Beach’s lame joke.
“No problem, Mr. Beach. Ummm…” Erik just stood there, face turning red.
“’S there a problem, Mr., um, Little?”
“Who’s Kendra?”
“Ooohhh! My bad! She's in the middle row, last seat. Sorry.” Erik’s face was as red as a tomato, and I can imagine mine was, too. Erik swiftly and silently went to the seat next to me, and sat down.
“Hi, I’m Erik Little.”
“I figured that out. I’m Kendra,” Duh!! Ahhh! I just did exactly what he did! Why did I say that? “Kendra Johnson.” Dorkatron. How stupid can I get? I mean, really? Ugh.
“Kendra! You know the rules. No talking. And Erik, this is not a very good way to start off here.” Mr. Beach said.
“Sorry, Mr. Beach.” Erik and I spoke in unison.