Sophie sat with Marella chatting away in the cafeteria of Foxfire. Sophie had completely forgotten about the slice of Mallowmelt on her plate. "So, who do you have a crush on Sophie?" asked Marella quietly, looking down at her food. I was flustered. "I don't think I'm ready to answer that question." I said as calmly as I could. "Oh c'mon! You are surrounded by cute guys, you have to have a crush on at least one!" said Marella, finally looking up from her plate. "I don't have to. Besides, they're my friends." I said. Looking a little annoyed, Marella said "How about we make a deal?" Curious, I asked "What kind of deal?" Marella replied "I say who I like, afterwards you do to! Simple as that." Unsure what to say, I stayed silent. "C'mon, it's a fair deal." said Marella. "I'll do it only if you promise never to tell." I said after a lot of thought. "Great!" Marella squealed. Marella stayed silent, not wanting to reveal who she liked. "Since the deal is for me to tell first I'll do it, but only because I want to know your crush." said Marella. "I-I like Keefe." Marella stammered. I felt something strange in my stomach. "That's great." I said. Even to my own ears my voice sounded hallow. "So now it's your turn!" said Marella. I took a deep breath. "I like-"
"Hey Foster!" interrupted a familiar voice. "What are you talking about? Me?" Keefe continued joking. I looked back to see Fitz, Linh, Biana, Dex, and Tam. I smiled at them. "No but really, what were you talking about?" asked Keefe, no longer joking. "Nothing." I flustered. They all sat down. Keefe on my right, Fitz on my left, Linh next to Fitz, Dex next to Linh, Biana next to Dex, Tam in between Biana and Keefe. Wait, where did Marella go? I asked myself. "So guys I was thinking of having a sleepover at my place!" said Biana cheerfully. "That'll be wonderful." said Linh. "I'm in." said Tam. "Shouldn't we discuss this after school?" asked Dex. "I'll arranged things with my parents." said Fitz. "I'll be there." I said, "I'll just have to tell Grady and Edaline." Keefe grinned, "I'll obviously be there. Be prepared to get pranked!"
This chapter is way too short, I know. Next chapter will be when Sophie is at home. 'Till next time, bye!