Chapter 3
"Why not," he whinnied. "Because. Its a stupid name." "Yeah well so is Casey." "I didn't even suggest Casey." "So?" "You are so stupid," I gave him a dirty look. "What about Dasey," Kelsey leaned forward showing everything in her shirt. Ew, cover yourself up! I look away and see Derek practically drooling. "Whats Dasey," I say looking at the baby. "Derek and Casey put to together." "Only couples do that," Sam said. I hear movement andI turn back around. She isn't leaning over desk anymore. Thank you! "Aren't they a couple?" "No! My god how many people are going to ask us that," Derek erupted. Whats his damage? "Derek be quiet you might wake the baby," I shushed him. "Its a freakin doll." "That screams," I protest. Derek sits in his chair staring at the wall. "We are not naming it Dasey." "What about Daisy," Kelsey says. "No, she doesn't look like a Daisy," I look at the doll. Derek doesn't say anything. He must be giving us the 'silent treatment'. I try and think of a really silly name that will make Derek talk again. "Kelsey what do you think of Talulu?" "That sounds cute," Kelsey smiles. "I wish we had a girl. Talulu." Man she is weird.
"We are not naming our kid Talulu," Derek looked at me annoyed. "I think it sounds cute too," I smile teasing him. "Well I think it sounds stupid." "Like you can think of something better," I look down at the sleeping doll in my arms. It is making cute baby snoring noises and its really cute. Man, I wish I could keep this doll forever. "Whats your middle name?" "Ashely. Whats yours?" "I was just thinking of a name but mine is Michael." I nod. "Ashley is too popular." "Yeah there is Ashley Tisdale-" "Total hottie." I roll my eyes. "And Ashley Leggat. You know some people say I look like her," I smile. He looks at me and shakes his head. "I don't see it."
"Whatever. How about Gabriella?" "No way. I dated a girl named Gabriella it would just be weird," Derek sat up and we sat sitting facing each other. I don't know how long we sat completely focused on each other andthe name of our doll. I laughed at a some of the names he suggested. "Elizabethth?" "That'smy sister name." "I know it'll be like your honoring her or something." I was surprised that the doll didn't wake up at any point of our talking. "I love her but I can't name my daughter Elizabeth." "Julie?" I looked at the doll and smiled. "That's perfect." I looked up at Derek who was smiling at me. It was a real smile and rare. It disappeared quickly and I it took a lot of strength not to sigh. I jumped hearing the bell ring.
"What do we do with the baby," Derek asked. Ms. Maldonado quickly came in looking flustered and her lips look swollen. Was she kissing someone? "Okay kids write the first and last name of your child on the tags that are on the sheet and put the dolls on my desk. Make sure you pick your child up when the day is done or you'll get a 0 for the day which is pretty major." "Whats her last name going to be?" "Do I have to pick everything," Derek stood up. "Julie McDonald sounds cute," I smiled. "Please Julie Venturi sounds way more awesome." I didn't want to fight Derek since we actually have gotten along for a class period which is the longest time ever. So I gave in. "Sure, Julie Venturi sounds cool," I shrugged.
I wrote down her name, wrapped it around her wrist, and we gave the baby to the Ms. Maldonado. "Wait, Ms. Maldonado why did first period get to keep the babies?" "I forgot to tell them which is why I went to the office for them to make an announcement I can't imagine what they had to go threw taking care of them during class," she laughed. And set Julie in a glass case. didn't she say she was going out for a drink? Weird.
Derek and I had his next class together too. So I decided to catch up with him and walk to P.E. "Hey Derek!" "Hey Case." "Wanna go to P.E.,"' thats a weird question. "Yeah. Remember I can't 'miss' anything anymore." I nodded. "I hope we aren't playing dodge ball again," I bit my lip remembering the last P.E. class. "Usually I would agree with you and say its a kids game but seeing you running around and pelting you will dodge balls is hilarious," he started laughing. I smacked his stomach which was pretty hard. He must be working out.
"Yeah it just cracks me up," I say sarcastically. I look at all the people who seem to be staring at us. The looks of jealously in some girls eyes. Must be my imagination. "Come on Princess don't be so hard on yourself. Maybe if you just let us hit you and you go out you wouldn't make an even worse fool of yourself." "You know I didn't catch up with you to be teased." "I know but its fun!" "Shut up Derek." "Like I am going to listen to you," he nodded at one of his guy friends and winked at a girl.
"Do you have a date to the dance?" Derek looked at me with a raised eye brow. "Do I have a date to the dance? Casey who do you think you are talking to?" "I don't know I'm just trying to have a conversation." "Yes, I do have a date. I have 2. Do you have a date to the dance?" "I was thinking about asking Sam but then he just fell for Kelsey and her fake boobs." Derek laughed. "Max hates me and I feel likewise, and no one in this school really is my type." Derek laughed again. "I didn't know you even had a type." "Of corse I do every girl does." We stood before the locker rooms and I waved bye to Derek not that he waved back and went into the girls locker room.
I changed into black pants and a tight pink shirt that I just bought at the mall shopping with Emily. "Nice shirt Casey," Amy smiled at me. "Thanks, Amy. But I thought you were mad at me because of me quiting the squad." i mentally slapped myself. Nice going Casey bring that up just when she is being nice to you. "Oh I am but I saw that shirt at the mall and I couldn't buy it because my dad said it was too skanky. Your so lucky your parents let you walk around like a slut," she fake smiled and went out to the gym. "Don't let her get to you," Emily grabbed my arm. I hadn't realized my hands were in fists.
"I know. But she is so mean I want to smack it out of her." Emily laughed. "I know what you mean. Hey you still haven't told me who is your partner." "I just got here and Derek is my partner." Emily's mouth formed the shape of an O. "Sorry." "No, at least I'm not. We were talking and laughing during class. He is okay sometimes and sometimes he can be a real jerk but kids seem to have an affect on him." Emily had a small smile on her face. "What?" "Never mind," the smile went away replaced by a smirk.
I went out to the gym and crossed my arms across my chest. Was this shirt slutty? She is probably just trying to get in my head. Derek was talking to his friends so I decided not to embarrass him by going up. Mr. Hart walked out of the boys locker room and he looked at all of us with disgust. "BE QUIET!" The gym went silent. Emily came up next to me looking scared. "Today we are going to be trying something new in P.E. Dancing." All the guys started groaning. I golf clapped and smiled at Emily who was staring at Christian and Amy whispering.
"That could have been me. But I picked Sheldon. Does the world hate me?" "Sheldon is okay," I said trying to cheer her up, "He is smart and nice,"I smiled at her. "And annoying!" "Maybe but I am sure you can survive a week. Its not like its for forever." Emily nodded.
"Now come on guys its going to be fun. You get to dance with these nice ladies and know how to dance for the big Under Water Dance," Mr. Hart smiled. Man is today a day of smiling I never see Derek smiles and he smiled, Emily had a sly smile, and now Mr. Hart who has never EVER smiled smiles. Some of the guys started whooping. Derek had his arms crossed. "What kind of dancing," he shouted out. "The tango," Mr. Hart said with a devilish grin.
"Who is our partner," Christian called. "Well I talked to Ms. Maldonado last hour and we agreed it should be your partner in her class." "If your partner is not in this class there should be enough of you to work together." First Maldonado is getting a drink, then she is in the office, and now she was talking to Mr. Hart something isn't right.
"Ha, ha you have to the tango with Derek," Emily teased. My eyes went big that I was sure they would fall out of my head. Dance with Derek, the tango? Isn't the tango like a really sexy dance? I am sure Derek is freaking out right now too. I raised my hand. "Yes, Casey?" "Do we have to dance with partner?" "Well you can't dance alone. And it is going to be a big part of your grade." I pouted as he answered some other questions about doing a show and getting costumes.
"That sounds fantastic. I have another I idea! We should have a contest for the best class and have a show where we could win something. I heard the other school Gregston High is also having tango lessons. Perfect! I am going to go tell Ms. Maldonado right now," he left out. We all stood there confused and some excited. A substitute walked in with her head high. Some guys whistled. She was very pretty.
"Okay kids,"she looked at the whistling boys. "Mr. Hart wants you to tango. Get with your partner and get into rows like in your classroom and don't sit down. I had to teach the other class about the tango so I can easily teach you." Everyone slowly got with their partners. "My partner is a girl," someone shouted. "Then find a guy partner is that so hard to do?" I stood next to Derek and we stood beside the large gap that was bewteen us and the other side of rows. The teacher walked down the gap and slowly turned on her heel. "I need an assiant." Almost every guy raised his hand which included Derek.
"Never mind," she scrunched her nose. "Who has actually been in a tango lesson." I wasn't suprised to see Noel step forward. He seemed to do everything. We have a lot in common maybe I can get him to ask me to the dance. She smiled at him. "Noel. Is that you?" He nodded. "You look so grown up," she opened her arms and gave him a hug. Some guys hollered and moaned. "Thanks." "I used to teach Noel dance lessons. I am suprised you came to this school," she looked around. This place wasn't that bad.
I used to hate when I first came. My all girls school was prfect and clean and this place was public. She started whispering something to him. Finally She clapped her hands and some music turned on.
Think: Take the lead(movie) when the teacher shows them how sexy the tango can be.
Amazing. Everything and it was like sex on the dance floor. My shoulders dropped. All the guys were amazed too not saying anything the room was silent when the song went off. "Okay now face your partner,"she looked at us. Some kisd clapped and others patted Noel on the back saying he was a player. "Are we going to do the same dance," Christian had a Derek smirk. "You wish. You will do something easier and less sexy." I turned to Derek who looked scared. "Now walk in a circle like you saw me and Noel." We all did so. "Now guys grab your partner bringing them to you in a quick snap." Was she trying to ruin my life and make things akward?