----- Next day of school. Enjoy! -----
"Ugh. We actually have to do work today." I moan, leaning against the school and awaiting the bell's ring. "Mmmhmm." Kennedy mutters, not even forming a coherent response. "Honest to god, Ken. It's the second day of school. Are you going to be like this all year?" I roll my eyes. Kennedy reddens and I can't figure out why until I notice that he's looking over at us. AGAIN.
"Kennedy, can we please get over the Edward wannabe and talk about something worthwhile?" I ask in disgust. Jeez, I liked it better when Kennedy thought boys were icky. I mean really – it's only been one day!
"He's not an Edward wannabe. His name really is Edwin Kullun!" Kennedy defends. "Yeah right. He's pulling your leg." "No!" she denies. "I'll figure out the truth, Ken. You'll see." I decide. "Mm. Can't wait." And she's gone back to staring at him.
"Fine then." I say and scope the schoolyard for other friends. I see Jayden and wave, she waves back. "Aren't you excited? School work!" she squeals in a mocking tone and then adds, "Kill me."
"My pleasure. Knife or gun?" I answer just as mockingly. "Umm…neither. Poison me instead." She chooses. "Honestly! You two shouldn't make fun of stuff like that!" Kennedy interrupts us. "Nice to see someone's back from planet lover-boy." I reply evenly. She smirks.
The bell rings and Jayden screams, "Noooo!" at the top of her lungs. Everyone looks right at her. Everyone except Edwin Kullun.
Because creepily enough, he's staring straight at me.
***
"Can. You. BELIEVE. Him???" Kennedy howls at lunchtime. "Believe who?" I inquire. "Mr. Kane. We have him for Geography. He gave us a project!!!" she yells. I sigh disgustedly, "We have him after lunch. Can't wait."
"That's not the worst of it." Kennedy adds, "It's with partners. Boy/girl. And we don't get to choose."
---- Sorry it's so short! Wonder who the partners will be? Yes, it's predictable! ----