"Won't somebody stand by me
Stand by me just one time
Won't somebody stand by me
Stand by me just one time"
-Somebody Stand by me, Faith Hill
"Ohhh work it sexy!" Crystal said as Riley walked into Ms.De's office in her dressy clothes.
"Dressed to impress, Riley?" Ms.De asked
"Yeap" Riley said and took off her coat. On Fridays, seniors were allowed to dress up, not where their uniform which was a gift from God, because the students hated those damn skirts. Anyway, Riley usually wore pants, and a nice blouse with her leather low heeled boots, but today she wore a semi short black skirt, one that she wouldn't get detention for, and a red long sleeved top that was suppose to go off the shoulder, but Riley wore on her shoulder so she wouldn't get in trouble. For once her hair was down and curly, and she wore high heeled shoes, ones she usually busted her ass in, and wore for parties when she knew she would eventually take them off to dance.
"Whats going on?"Jackie asked
"Nothing, just wanted to dress up" Riley laughed
"Vote for Pedro!" Madison said walking into the office
"VOTE FOR PEDRO!" Everyone in the office said in unison, causing Mr. Santiago to stop at the door and sigh.
"Why did I take this job?" he asked the ceiling
"Because your mama kicked you out of her house" Riley answered causing everyone to laugh
The head nun aka the principal walked into the office. "Good morning everyone" she said, not noticing Mr. Santiago jump in to the closet.
"Good morning sister" Everyone said back, as the girls tried to discretely take off any hoop or dangling earrings, and adjust their clothes.
"Riley. They called and said they would be here around eight period. I know you get out after 7th…"
"It's fine Sister, I'm usually in here anyway" Riley responded
"That's fine then." She replied and left the room, causing everyone to release the breath they had been holding, and Mr. Santiago to come out of hiding from the closet.
"Were you hiding in the closet?" Ms. Jameson asked him, laughing at him
"Yes" he said fixing his tie
"Why?"
"Because…I was in a room with all these girls." He said and grinned
The bell rang, and everyone quickly proceeded to leave the room. Mr. Santiago leaned against Ms. De's desk, and Ms. Jameson stood beside Ms.De's chair.
"What?" The religion teacher asked
"Well?" Ms. Jameson responded
"Huh? Oh…I still don't know whats wrong with Missy, but Riley's fighting back" She said
"Orton and her are close…how close I don't know" Santiago responded
"We gotta get the scoop on this Stephanie chick" Ms. Jameson said
"That we do" Ms.De said
Shakespeare class
"Ok who does not have their outline and intro paragraph typed?" Mr. Santiago asked his class. Today was the day their outline, intro paragraph and thesis statements were due for their senior research papers. Either they do it and pass, or they don't graduate. Fun.
He groaned as 3 people raised their hands. "LADIES! It said on the paper typed. Typed!"
Riley laughed and placed her head on Madison's shoulder as she watched the man run around the auditorium. They were there to finish up the last of the soliloquies, and god damnit the man was a drama qu…well king.
"He's so dramatic, isn't he?" Jackie turning in her seat so she could see them
"What man isn't?" Riley responded
"I heard that…Now see…" he continued
Riley looked at Chrystal. "Was he talking to me?"
"Ignore him" She replied rolling her eyes at the teacher. Riley picked her head off Madison's shoulder and poked her.
"What?" Madison asked her
"Vote for Pedro" Riley responded and adjusted her skirt
"Duh" Madison laughed
"Ok ladies, your rough draft is due February 4th…TYPED" He said
"TPYED" he stressed, practically kneeling on the floor.
"Is he on the floor?" Melissa, one of the girls in the class asked.
"Yes" Riley, Madison, Jackie and Chrystal responded looking at him
"Ohhh… kinky" the girl responded causing Riley to choke on her water
"Ms. Smith are you ok?" He asked looking concerned
"Fine" Riley coughed and managed a smile, waving her hand in the air. "Just fine"
"Ok" he said and continued with his ranting
"I think he's sick" Jackie said
"Seriously" Chrystal responded
"He's being nice" Madison said
"Well, this is what we're going to do. Type that thing up during lunch, don't even eat, just go type it, and get it to me" The teacher said
"Wtf….STOP BEING NICE! YOUR'E SCARING US!" Riley screamed
"Will Riley Smith please come to the office?" Someone over the intercom suddenly said
"NO!" Riley, Madison, Jackie screamed
"What did you do?" Mr. Santiago asked
"I dunno" Riley said getting up and leaving, not bothering to take her books, knowing she would be back before the bell rang.
She ran up to the office, and stepped in front of the desk
"Ah yes, Riley, whats the name of the girl whose coming today?" The secretary asked
"Oh, Stephanie McMahon"
"Ok that's all" Riley left the office rolling her eyes.
"What did you do?" Her teacher asked her as she re-entered the auditorium
"They just wanted to ask something" She responded and sat down
8th period
"You alright Riley?" Madison asked
"Yea I'm fine, just jumpy" She responded smiling at her friend
"Aw, you scared?" Missy said
"Why are you here?" Riley asked her
"Cause I can be"
"But no one here really likes you"
"Please sweetheart, at least my boyfriend likes me, unlike yours"
"What is your fascination with Randy?" Riley asked her. "Why can't you just stay obsessed with your own boyfriend? Leave mine alone"
Missy stood up and got in Riley's face. "Maybe if you…." Missy began
"I suggest you sit the fuck down little girl" Stephanie said from the doorway
"Who the hell are you?" Missy said spinning on her heel
"Your worse nightmare" Stephanie responded walking towards them, her heels clicking on the floor. Riley gave Stephanie a kiss on the cheek
"Have any problems finding the place?" Riley asked her
"Not at all. Nice outfit" Steph said laughing as she looked at Riley's outfit, which was almost identical to hers, except her shirt was blue.
"Thanks. Love that blue on you" Riley responded
"Got to represent my show girl" Steph said to her
"Of course" Riley laughed
"What the hell is this?" Missy asked
"Oh this? This is my good friend Stephanie. Stephanie, this is…Missy" Riley said, not really having a title for the girl
"This is Missy?" Stephanie asked, a shocked look on her face. "Riley, come on! You can take her down in 2 seconds flat!" She continued causing most people in the room to laugh.
"You know…" Missy began, but Stephanie cut her off
"Shut it. I can ruin your life. Try and mess with me, hell mess with Riley again and I swear I will" Stephanie said.
Riley laughed, and grabbed Stephanie and pulled her out of the office. Once they were in the hallway, Riley grabbed Stephanie into a hug.
"You so rock" Riley said
"I so know!" Steph laughed
"Your entrance…"
"Perfect timing." Stephanie continued the sentence, both of them laughing. Riley looked down the hallway and smiled at Mr. Santiago who was walking towards the main office. He smiled and nodded his head at her.
"That's Mr. Santiago" Riley said to Stephanie
"I was right." She said. "He is cute" She continued
"He's also my teacher!" Riley laughed
"So what are we doing?" Stephanie asked her
"Uh, well today, we're getting dinner and watching some movies, unless you have other ideas, tomo, we're taking the train, don't look at me like that, we're taking the train to the city, and hitting Broadway, and this fun restaurant called Mars 2112. Then we'll walk around the city, and Sunday is up to you" Riley said
"Sounds great to me. But can I meet that teacher?" Steph said distracted as Mr. Santiago walked towards them.
"Like I have a choice!" Riley laughed and smiled as her teacher walked towards them.
"Are you sure I can't…" Stephanie trailed off
"Positive!" Riley said