The next day, the hurricane started and all of the schools were closed.

"Good thing that Sharon is at her parents' house and Dawn's with her mom," I said.

"I know," said Carlos.

"Meredith was spending the night at Cassandra's," said Dad.

"Good thing for that, too," I said.

"She decided to stay there until the hurricane ends. She and Cassandra were doing a project together," said Dad.

We went down in the basement to be safe. I had my sweatshirt on because I was cold. Tigger was on my lap while I was reading when we lost power and I almost jumped. Good thing Dad brought down flashlights just in case we lose power. I went to get one and used it to read.

At the time, I did a lot of thinking: I think I'll learn my lesson. I'll tell her ahead of time, but how would I tell her if I don't see her is the question?

I only have Kayla in all of my classes, so I could have her tell Kristy if I have to. I did tell Kayla if she wasn't dismissed, she'd tell Kristy for me. Study Hall is after lunch and can always tell her. Or, I can text her if Kayla is out or dismissed for any reason.

I want to make up with Kristy, but I'm worried she might flip out on me again. I went to Dad.

"I would like to make up with Kristy, but what if she flips out if I try to talk to her?" I asked. "I'll still wait to get my math test back first, but what if she didn't believe me?"

"It's okay to be worried," said Dad.

"True," I said. "I'll talk to her when I'm ready. I should've told her that I had to study, but it's hard to do that if I don't have anyone in my class since math is after lunch this year. I have to find a way to let her know ahead of time. I only have Kayla in my classes, but she was dismissed that day, so that wouldn't help me out."

"You got a good point," said Dad.

"Looking back, that war was my fault," I said.

"It's not your fault at all," said Dad. "Kristy had no right to flip out on you instead of forgiving you."

I knew he was right. That night, the hurricane ended. I heard our school is flooded, so that school will be closed for another day. The power came back on.

"I'm thinking my plan is to have Kayla tell Kristy if I had to study for a test and I'd text her if Kayla isn't in school," I said.

"That would be a good plan," said Dad.

The next day, I got my math test back and I aced it. Wait until I proved this to Kristy. She'll remember next time. In study hall, I was in the school library when Kristy came in. Here it goes.

"Kristy, can I talk to you?" I asked.

"Actually, I came in to talk to you," said Kristy as she sat next to me.

This is weird.

"I did a lot of thinking last night. I should've forgiven you instead of flipping out on you," said Kristy.

"That part was my fault," I said.

"No, it's not," said Kristy.

"I could've told you, but it would've been tough to do since I have math after lunch. I barely see you except in History and Gym. Gym is before History," I said. "Studying for a math test and passing it is my top priority and I didn't want to start to fail because you didn't want to believe me. I just got it back together and I aced it."

"I suppose you're right. I did realize you apologized for running late to meet me here. I'm very sorry to start a war," said Kristy.

"I'm sorry, too," I said. "I was embarrassed when you did that to me. Why did you think you got kicked out of the school library?"

"You're right," said Kristy. "Do you forgive me?"

"As long as you forgive me, too," I teased.

"It's a deal," said Kristy as we hugged.

"I'll have to find a way to tell you for now on," I said.

"How about we study together while we do any projects together?" asked Kristy.

I didn't think of that.

"I could do it that way, too," I said.

After school, I came home in a cheerful way.

"You look happy about something," said Dad who was home from work early.

"Kristy and I just made up today," I said while I was telling him about our talk. "She had another idea: we can even study together. I didn't think of that until now."

"That was another idea," said Dad.

"I know," I agreed. "We're going to spend time alone tonight so we can catch up."

"Okay," said Dad.

Kayla and Kaylee were glad to hear that Kristy realized she was wrong about what she did to me. I told them that Kristy and I plan to spend time alone and they were both fine with that. Kristy and I hung out at the mall.

We had dinner at the food court and explored in stores until it was time to head for home. I'm glad things are much better now.

The end