Alexandra ran to the bathroom in tears. She couldn't believe that Mr. Bristlestone would do that to her. Right as she was about to leave the bathroom the nurse came in. She apologized for what happened and asked if she was ok. Alexandra told her that she shouldn't be apologizing, it wasn't her fault, it was all Mr. Bristlestone's fault. The nurse, Mrs. Newman was a very understanding person. She had helped Alexandra a lot the past 2 years. Alexandra asked if she could get a note from Mrs. Newman to go home. She could not go back into Mr. Bristlestone's class. If she did she was afraid she would punch him in the face. Even if she skipped his class it was only 2nd period, she would have a whole day in front of her to get made fun of. Luckily, Mrs. Newman wrote her a note right away.
On the way out of the school, there he was. Cody was going into school as she was leaving. Alexandra was so embarrassed. Her hair was a mess and her makeup was running from crying. Well at least he didn't know who she was. Well, that what she thought. As they met on the school side walk Cody said," Oh, hey Alexandra, where you going?" Alexandra didn't know what to say. First she was surprised that he actually knew her name. She tried to reply but all that came out was air. Finally she got out that she had a stomachache and didn't feel well. He said, "Awww, well I hope you feel better" all Alexandra could do was smile.
Alexandra lived fairly close to the school so it was no problem to walk home. But the whole walk home was questions. How did he know my name? Why did he even acknowledge me? Why did he have to be so nice? Will he regret talking to me after he finds out that she likes him? All these questions without answers. She wondered if he would make fun of her too tomorrow at school. If she even went to school tomorrow. Maybe she could accidentally "sleep in too late." She didn't want to face all the kids laughing at her and calling her names.
On her iPod, Alexandra had a texting app. Only Samantha had her number. No one else would want to text her so she didn't give it to anyone. But just to see if Sam had texted her the next morning she checked her messages. There was a message from 1(716) 532-2711. She didn't know that number. She opened the message anyways. It said "Hey, this is Cody =] Samantha gave me you # how u doing? R u gunna b in school today? Hope to c ya soon. And btw srry tht every1 laughed at u yesterday. Tbh I kinda like u 2. We shud tlk more. U can txt me any time on this # so hope 2 c ya in a lil bit =]" Alexandra couldn't believe it. He said he kinda liked her too! Now she definitely had to go to school.
The walk through the school doors she got some glares and snickers. Samantha ran up to Alexandra. She was so excited about something. She said tht Cody, as President of the school, called an assembly. He said tht we shud learn to treat others all the same. He didn't use Alexandra's name but everyone knew he was talking about her. Then he announced the whole school that he likes Alexandra. All the "populars" and the girls that flirted with him were mad. Then he talked about upcoming school events such as, the Dance, Relay for Life and Bald for Bucks. Alexandra couldn't believe that he told the whole school that he likes her. This was turning out to be the best day of school. Some people's attitudes changed that day too. Many kids said hi to her and they weren't sarcastic about it. They were actually finally accepting her. In one day she moved up on the popular pyramid about three levels.