Myles and Cole

Chapter 33 | Myles

"Myles."

"Hey, Myles."

I turned my head and looked at Arsen.

He smiled sheepishly. "Do you have an eraser?"

"No talking during testing conditions students," The teacher said.

It's first period and I've got a maths exam.

I said to Arsen, "No."

I'm writing in pen. Who writes in pencils now anyways? I took a glance around the classroom. Yep, everyone is using pens.

Arsen probably needs to write using a pencil because of all the mistakes he makes. Okay, that was a little mean.

I sighed internally. Can't the clock go any faster? I've already finished my test. Well, not really finished it but I've done as much as I know how to do.

I just hate maths. Which is probably why I'm in the lowest math class.

Jemma was in the highest.

I felt my phone buzz in my pocket. I shifted a little in my seat so I could sneakily pull my phone out of my pocket halfway and take a look.

Cole: Not going to school today. I can pick you up after?

Oh, he's not gonna be here. Damn it.

Why isn't he gonna be here?

I decided it was too risky to reply so I'm gonna answer Cole's text later.

I had two more questions to go when the bell rang.

Urgh. I puffed out my cheeks.

All I'm hoping for is a pass. It doesn't have to be a great result.

When I exited the class I found Mycah walking down the hall.

"Mycah!"

He turned on his heel.

"Wait!" I rushed up to him.

Mycah looked concerned.

"Do you know why Cole isn't at school today?" I asked.

"Huh, I didn't realise he wasn't here. I don't have first period with him."

I looked down. "Oh, okay."

Mycah's face had an expression of understanding. "I'm sure it's fine, he's fine."

When Mycah left I pulled out my phone to text Cole.

Me: Why aren't you gonna be at school today? Has something happened?

His reply was instant.

Cole: I'll pick you up after school.

That's not what I asked.

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When school was over, I waited half an hour for Cole to pick me up.