Chapter twelve
"So are you going to go on that date now that Drake's off the market?" Mindy asked Hailey as they walked down the halls of Belleview High.
"I didn't turn down Aaron because of Drake. I did it because I didn't want to go with him. I really like these classes that I'm taking Mindy. You know how much I want this…"
"Want what?" Josh asked as he interrupted their conversation.
"Hailey has this thing about becoming an actress. If you ask me it's a little silly." Mindy told Josh with a loud whisper.
"Hello, I'm still here. And it's not a thing, I've wanted this for a long time. My mom was an actress remember, well a small one, but she got to be in things." Hailey told both of her friends. She walked to her next class alone.
Josh came over to the table where his brother and Mindy were sitting. Surprisingly they were getting along for once. "What's up with you two? Am I being Punk'd?" They both laughed at him as he sat down next to Mindy.
"No, we were talking about you. That make you feel better?" Mindy said as she took a carrot off of his tray.
"Actually yes, at least I know you two were still being mean, just to me." Mindy laughed and waved at Hailey so she could join them. She came over and sat next to Drake. She smiled at him when he looked at her.
"So I am so happy today. I can finally go to one of my classes after school, and not have to leave early to go help with Megan. I am so glad that your parents are back." Hailey said. Josh laughed at her, but Drake turned his head to hide his disappointment. He liked having Hailey over all the time. Then when he looked up he saw Rachel coming towards their table. He shifted nervously when she finally reached the table.
"Sweety, I tried to call you, but I got your answering machine, so I thought that I'd just come here." Hailey focused on her food, and Josh and Mindy focused on their own conversation. Drake and Rachel talked for the rest of lunch, and she even waited for him until after school so they could go out.