Not What It Seems

Chapter 4:

I couldn't concentrate on balancing ions. All I could focus on was his smile and how genuine it seemed. But I don't wanna get caught up again so I need to shake it off. Besides I have after school shopping to prepare for and the girls don't want me to miss it. I have my own money though. When you're parents are litigator and business owners you don't have many financial worries. Bzzz bzzz I reach for my phone to see what's so urgent

E-rack: Girrrrllllllll did that really just happen?!?!?
Me: what you talking about
E-rack: you dismissed a kiss from Haston!!! Do you even know what happens now.
Me: yeah he gets over it 😂
E-rack: noooop he's gonna chase after you for 14 days. He's not one to accept rejection
Me: well he better get use to it. Now what time are we meeting the girls to go to the mall?
E-rack: fine change the subject we going at 4 and we'll discuss this there!!
Me: Whatever😏
Bzzzzzzz
Dash: girrrlllll the whole school is already talking about you cause of the dismissed kiss!!!!!
Me: ofc I figured they would oh well
Dash: they saying you stole icky Vicky's man lmao and that you playing hard to get !!!
Me: I really don't want him so how's that playing and she needs to get over herself
Dash: idk I overheard she's planning to teach you a lesson about stealing "her man" 😂
Me: for that to happen I'd have to care which I don't . Meet you later and tell the girls I'm not answering any texts😂😂
Dash- Gotcha 👌🏾

I put my phone away and begin taking notes of the chemical reactions of alcohol and ice. I didn't know there was one. I find myself doodling until the bell rings. "Don't forget students there will be a lab at the end of the month worth 30% of your grade so pay attention" Mr Lemon states

I gather my belongings and quickly rush out of class to my journalism elective. Luckily all my friends have the same last period. We all are creating different media outlets . Me and the girls decided on a magazine over the summer. "Welcome back class" Ms. Peters says as we find our seats." Today you will be creating the layout for your projects feel free to use the entire class time and I will be at my desk if you have any questions" she remarks as she settles at her desk going over notes. Ms. Peters is a very warm and friendly teacher . She wears long dresses and keeps her hair tied in a bun with a pencil sticking out it it. She wears red lipstick and has a string of pearls around her neck. She is always willing to help a student.

We gather at the back of the class towards the desktops. I take a seat and pull up the different magazine layouts.

"We should sign up to work in the computer lab next week" Melissa says. This is the only time where she is talkative she loooves journalism.

"I agree we could have more privacy and space " Shay states as Dash and Erika nod
"Fine as long as we do an amazing job cause I'm submitting this with my portfolio for college" I respond.
"Maelly didn't you get early acceptance over the summer"? Dash asks
"Yes but I want to be in the advanced journalism program with creative writing sessions " I explain
"So I need to show them something that proves I take my writing serious"

"Boo bye" Erika huffs
"You're the one who created a school planner/journal that helps stay organized" she snorts
"You basically paid for college already" she laughs
" see that was a fluff piece I need them to see something creative fun but hard hitting" I say keeping my eyes glued to the layout.

"So this is what I'm thinking" I announce gathering their attention.
"We need hard hitting pieces and gossip and interviews so Dash you'll handle the gossip Shay you'll gather the hard evidence and Melissa you'll handle interviews" i said with precision.

" our goal is to get the scoop on the team and this Kiss or Dismiss thing we're gonna break it open in style" I say catching the look of worry on their faces.
"I'm jp we finding out about the winning streak and what makes them lucky" I laugh.