Chapter 3: Monday

Ralph's POV

The bell rang as we walked into school, it was our last year and we were fed up of it all. Henry slumped back a few steps behind me. I grabbed his arm and pulled him up to me.

"Come on mate, don't be a pussy" I hissed

"I don't wanna face her" Henry whined

"Grow a pair" I said, slapping his back. He shot daggers in my direction then sighed, stood up straighter, inhaled deeply and briskly walked inside, crashing at his seat in the back of the room.

The lesson was uneventful, with the exception of every student being aware of Henry and Margaret's night together. There was a lot of snide comments and giggling. Our teacher Mr. Drewstone was only a few years older than us, only just out of Uni so he too was quite childish, and didn't exactly help the teasing, instead joined in the gossip and made every possible innuendo and snide comment, much to the class (minus Margaret and Henry) 's amusement.

After what to me seemed like 20 minutes but to Henry seemed a lifetime, the lesson was over. Lunch time came. Me and Henry, walked out of school and to the local skatepark. Being the upper years we had the privilege of being able to leave whenever we want.

As soon as we were out of the school grounds I took out a cigarette and lit the end. Henry held his hand out silently asking for one, which I granted. Usually he doesn't smoke, he tends to only enjoy the second-hand smoke. Firsthand was his telltale sign that something was seriously wrong.

We walked in silence for a few minutes, both taking deep drags on our cigarettes, enjoying the satisfying feeling of the smoke filling our lungs. Relaxing at the extended exhale. I was unable to maintain the silence for any longer. I stopped and turned to face him. He too stopped next to me.

"Look mate, I know you feel bad about going against Gurinder but your were drunk, you were high...So was she, it didn't mean anything. Things shouldn't be awkward between you guys, your such good friends..." I said. Henry took one more drag before flicking the butt to the ground, he exhaled and turned to me.

"I don't regret it...But I didn't want to do it...Ya know" he said

"The gangs meeting up tonight. Gonna go catch a movie. you're coming. I know what your like Henry, no compromises were all going. We won't mention it, but it's been ages since we've all gone out together" Ralph said

"Fine" Henry said

I checked my phone quickly, glancing at the time. We started to make our way back to school.

As we were walking a few words escaped Henry's lips, in barely more than a whisper. I don't know why but I chose to ignore them. I think it was because Henry never meant for me to hear them. He quietly whispered

"I think I love Margaret"

Just because I chose to ignore it, didn't mean that a smile didn't creep into my lips and a plan formed in my mind.

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