Chapter 3

André

The one that did this was….. MACKENZIE! Why didn't I expect this? She was trying to get rid of me for a long time now! When I joined this school she made fun of me all the time because I had the locker next to hers. She also hates me because I won a prize in the past and she didn't. It was for a picture painted by me. I applied to a competition and I also won! The other reason is that I am a part of Brandon's gang. I am the only one that knows she has a secret crush on Brandon and she's using her boyfriend James to get closer to him. The funny part about her plan is that no one from the gang likes her so James avoids to introduce her. She came in the office and she was like:

''Oh no! Nikki, I can't believe you did this to the principal's office. Poor man!''

''Mackenzie, stop! You know I didn't do this!" I yelled.

''Omg, why are you yelling at me. Principal, help me!''

Why is she such a drama queen?

''If you don't stop right now I'll give you more detention miss Maxwell!''

Suddenly, Mackenzie was pale. What did she expect? Me to get expelled? I knew she did this to get me expelled. Because Mackenzie makes fun of me almost all the time, I got pretty good at reading her mind. The sad part is that I don't have any proof that she bullies me. Ugh. By the way, I want to prove that I am innocent! But how? At first I didn't know what to do, so I let the principal call my parents. I was hopeless. I thought I would get suspended. The principal let me go, with Mackenzie.

''I know you did this on purpose…'' I said.

''Of course I did. You deserve this.''

Then she went back to her class. When I entered the class everyone was giving me strange looks… Zoey didn't say anything, but I could feel that she was constantly looking at me. When it was time for lunch, I wanted to go, but I remembered I would be judged for something I DIDN'T do. So I went to eat in the bathroom like the annoying times when I didn't have friends. The difference this time is that I have friends but I have to hide from them! While I was eating, someone entered the bathroom. I heard something:

''Oh, ok. See you soon, Chloe.''

Oh, no! It's Zoey! I know she will recognise my shoes because she complimented them earlier. I have to hide. I climbed the toilet, so she couldn't see my shoes, but I had to put down the meal. It was so weird! I heard her say:

''Uhm? Who put this meal down?''

I had to stay silent. She was finally gone! I decided to exit the bathroom and throw the remaining meal. Then I met Brandon, but he wasn't alone. I mean, not with his gang either. He was TALKING to Mackenzie! Mackenzie was flirting with him! How could she?! I just walked past them because I needed to get to my class. Sadly, Brandon saw me and said:

''Nikki, wait!''

I had to stop. I wasn't mad at him, just sad because I got in trouble and I let him wait for me.

''Why didn't you come to lunch? Did something happen?''

''I-''

But of course I got interrupted by Mackenzie.

''Why are you trying to seem the victim here when you destroyed the principal's office?!''

''What?!'' said Brandon, shocked.

''I didn't. She's lying!''

Brandon's pov

I don't know who to believe! Nikki, my new friend, or Mackenzie, James' girlfriend?

''Sorry, guys. I think this is between you two.'' I said.

I left the room and the girls kept arguing. I went back to my class.

Nikki's pov

How could she be such a pathological liar? I can't stand her! I decided to go back to my class and stop arguing with her. I am going to prove I am innocent and show to the world what a liar Mackenzie is! I hope Brandon didn't believe Mackenzie. He probably believes Mackenzie because we only know each other for 3 days or so? When I entered the class, the English teacher had already arrived. She doesn't like when I am late, but this time it's important!

''What happened? Why weren't you at lunch? I wanted you to meet Chloe.'' asked Zoey.

''Yeah. I am sorry.''

''What's wro-''

''STOP TALKING ZOEY AND NIKKI!''

Ugh. This teacher is too annoying. After the class ended, I wanted to talk to Brandon.

''Zoey, I have to go. I have to talk to Brandon.''

''Awwwh. You form such a cute couple!''

''Stop that!'' I laughed.

I literally ran to Brandon's class, but he wasn't there. Then someone asked:

''Who are you looking for?''

There was a boy with black straight hair, good looking and he seemed kind.

''Oh. I am looking for Brandon.''

''I can show you where he is if you want.''

''Please do.''

He showed a room I've never seen before. I entered and saw Brandon taking photos of the pictures. It was the art room! I remembered I wanted to apply for that, but I was too scared. I still am by the way. When I was about to enter, the boy whispered:

''A pretty girl like you doesn't deserve Brandon.''

Then he left. What did he mean by that?! I don't even know his name!

''Hey, Brandon.''

''Oh hey, Nikki. What are you doing here?''

''I came to ask you something…'' I said, shyly.

''What is it?''

I am too scared to ask!

''Uhm-''

''Who do you believe?''

''What?''

''Me or Mackenzie?''

Then he started laughing like crazy. Nothing is funny!

''Of course I believe you. Even if we became friends only 3 days ago, Mackenzie isn't and will never be trustworthy.''

''I am glad you know that.''

In my head I was actually dancing out of joy. I was doing the Snoopy dance. I am relieved! For a second, I actually thought he believed Mackenzie!

''Can you stay?''

''Sure. Why?''

''I want you to be my photo model. If you agree of course.''

''Yes! But I am not really good looking.''

''What are you talking about? You're gorgeous! Now, let's start!''

I couldn't believe he called me gorgeous. I am so happy! We started the photo shoot, and it went great! I was posing in all the positions he was telling me and I actually looked good in those photos.

''I never had a photo model. All the photos are amazing!''

''I agree!''

''Can I publish them to the school newspaper?''

Yay! I am going to be famous!

''Yes.''

I chose 3 photos and he published them.

''Thank you for this.'' Said Brandon.

''I should thank YOU for the amazing work you do!''

''I am flattered.''

We started getting closer and closer. We were about to kiss when…..

''Hello, guys! Did you finish your photo shoot?''

I was about to punch that boy.

''Oh, hello. I haven't caught your name pretty lady.'' Said the boy, seductively.

''My name is Nikki.''

Brandon rolled his eyes at him.

''My name is André.''

Brandon's pov before André came.

When me and Nikki were about to kiss, André had to ruin the best moment of my life! I hate André since 6th grade when I liked a girl named Lucia. He stole her from me. I still think she liked me back, but when André started giving her flowers and flirting with her, she fell in love with him! I wasn't going to let that happen again! Not with Nikki! I just met her and I started to like her more and more. I hope she doesn't fall in love with André! She is sweet, caring, honest, friendly and so on. I could describe her all day. I know it seems crazy, but I actually feel like I've known her for ages! About André, WHY WAS HE TRYING TO STEAL MY CRUSH AGAIN?!

''What are you doing here, again?''

Nikki's pov

What is going on between Brandon and André? I have never seen Brandon so mad before. They seem like they hate each other for a long time now.

''Do you want a free ride home with the handsomest boy on earth?'' said André.

''Uh, no? You don't even have a driving licence!'' said Brandon, visibly mad.

''Oh, I have a Lamborghini and my father is driving it.''

''I believe you are going home by bus.'' said André, laughing.

''Please stop arguing! I am going home my foot because I live close.''

''Bye bye! I'll let you solve your problems! ''

Then I left. I was laughing so hard. I stood there and listened to what they were saying.

''Look what you did! She left!''

''ME?!'' said Brandon.

''YES YOU! ''

''Don't you dare do that again.''

''And what if I do?'' said André.

''You will see the consequences.''

I left because this fight was getting on my nerves. When I got home, I couldn't stop thinking about them. Did they both like me?