Cleo, Emma, and Ricki walked into the Principal's office. They sat down in three chairs that were arranged in front of her desk.
"So girls, I called you in today for a special opportunity. Don't worry, you're not in trouble. We have gotten several offers from schools in the United States for exchange programs. I thought that you three may be interested. This is the list of schools that have offered, and bios about the families willing to take someone in. I know you girls are practically inseparable, so you either all go, or I will ask other students" She said.
"An opportunity to go to America?! I'm in, hand me the paper" Ricki said without thinking.
"Wait Ricki, we don't even know where we are going yet, plus your...ahem...allergies" Emma said as she elbowed Ricki in the ribs.
Ricki quickly realized what she meant and responded "Oh, right my allergy to uh..." Ricki stammered and looked around for something of inspiration. Her eyes fell on a picture of a cartoon sun with sunglasses on a calendar. So she responded with "high ultra violet rays".
This caused both Cleo and Emma to roll their eyes and the principal appeared slightly confused.
"What she means to say is that we'll consider it and talk it over with our parents" Cleo quickly responded.
The girls then each took copies of the paper and left the office after thanking the principal.
"Guys we need a plan" said Emma as the girls started walking through the hall back to class.
"I know, but it's pretty much a free trip to America," Ricki argued.
"It is definitely not free, have you even looked at the paper yet"? Cleo asked.
Suddenly Lewis came around the corner and ran into Cleo, causing her paper to fall on the ground.
"Oh, I'm sorry Cleo, I didn't see you there" Lewis quickly apologized as Cleo bent down to pick up the paper.
"It's fine Lewis. What are you doing out of class"? Cleo reassured and asked.
"Oh, I'm meeting with the principal about an internship I got this fall in the states," Lewis explained with a grin.
"You're going to the states too"? Asked Emma.
"Wait, is there something you girls aren't telling me"? Lewis asked with a confused expression on his face.
"We can explain later Lewis. Meet us at the island later after school" Ricki said.
Lewis agreed and they all headed back to where they were going.