The following Monday all of the freshmen were called into the auditorium during homeroom. Rachelia, Magic, and Megana sat together in one of the back rows.
After a few minutes they saw the principal, Mr. Jones, walk up on to the stage. He blew into the microphone to see if it was on.
"Hello boys and girls," he started, Hello and welcome to Rhelmstown Highschool!"
The crowd was silent. Obviously none of them cared about school; especially on a Monday.
"I have called you all here this morning to tell you about a traveling opportunity."
You could hear the students' ears perk up. Mr. Jones could tell too because he kind of got a smile on his face.
"As some of you may know, every year the freshmen take a trip to New Orleans over the winter holiday."
At those words you could hear all of the boys in the room start to shout and whistle. Mr. Jones laughed.
"Don't even think about it! We are not going during Marti Gras!" The boys started to moan in frustration. "Yes I know disappointed you must be, but…"
Megana and Rachelia turned each other. They both knew that if they needed an answer about the pendants they could find it there. Just then Rachelia got a look of excitement and confusion.
"Megana," she said jabbing her in the gut.
"Ouch!" She said after receiving a sharp pain in her stomach. "What?"
" Look down at the stage. Do you see the boy leaning against the stage?"
She looked. "Yeah, so?"
"That's Jeremiah."
"Oh. You're right he is hot, in a dark sort of way. I like him."
" I knew you would."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"Megana, come on. You're fifteen years old and you've never had a boyfriend. Not even a crush. You talk about boys nonstop. YOU NEED A BOY FRIEND!"
"Hey, I just haven't found the right boy yet. It isn't just about looks. He has to make me smile and feel special. We have to have things in common. Not just our favorite bands and things."
"You are looking for too much in a guy to be looking at highschool boys, seniors maybe but, not freshmen."
They looked back at Mr. Jones who was still talking even above the students.
"Now, while you all may get to get away from your parents. That doesn't mean you won't be watched." He motioned to Jeremiah as well as some other upper classmen. "These students, as well as some of your teachers will be your chaperones."
Rachelia got yet another look on her face this one was a look of understanding and happiness. If Megana and Jeremiah could spend time together they might start to get friendly with each other!