/Jack/
"And that class is how you do an algebraic expression for those who needed reminded." said my teacher Mr. Brawl scribbling an assignment number on the board. I quickly scribbled the page number into my notebook.
I had two math classes this semester. It is absolutely dreadful, and it doesn't help that i'm that particularly good at math. Atleast i know how to do an algebraic expression, some poor kid in my class had to ask the teacher even though this is stuff that was learnt in middle school. I cant blame them though, everyone learns differently.
I started working on my assignment and thankfully the bell rang a few moments later, signaling the end of the period. Thankfully, this was my last class of the day.
"Alright class, remember your homework, and have a great Christmas break." said my teacher dismissing us with smile.
I grabbed my things from my desk and hastily jumped out of my seat. I was beyond ecstatic, but also nervous. In just six hours i would be meeting Finn. I couldn't keep the smile off of my face as i left the classroom with a small bounce in my step.
I stolled up to my locker to find Sophia already leaning against it.
"Jack are you ready?" She said, a grin booming against her face.
"Not really." I said scratching the back of my neck and looking down at my feet.
"What?" she said, confusion filling her voice, "Why not are you not excited anymore or something?"
"No!" i replied, "Of course i'm excited."
"What is it then?" She questioned.
"I told you earlier." I said getting quieter as I said each word. She looked at me confused, before her face lit up in understanding.
"You're still caught up about that?"
I shook my head yes, keeping my head faced down at my feet.
"Jack" she said, placing her hands on my shoulder. "Look at me" she said sofly.
I kept my face down. Not because i was being stubborn, but because i was embarressed. I shouldn't be worried but I am and she probably thinks im acting like a baby.
"JACK I SWEAR TO GOD LOOK AT ME BEFORE I HIT YOU!" she yelled, catching the attention of some people in the hallway. I snapped my head up to look at her, my cheeks heating up as i saw the gaze of some people looking our way.
"Jesus Sophia no need for threats" I mumbled. The people turned their heads back to whatever they were doing before and i was relieved.
"Jack, like i said earlier," she started, "he is going to love you. And if he doesn't well, then he just wasn't worth your time anyways. Plus, he's get a stern talking to from me, if you know what i mean." I chuckled a bit at that.
"Thanks for making me feel better Sophia" i said pulling her into a hug.
"You're welcome loser" she said with a slight laugh, ruffling my hair.
"Race you to the door" she said before sprinting off down the hallway.
"Hey, not fair, you cheated" I called, shutting my locker and running after her.
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As I walked up my front porch steps to go inside i noticed a little note taped onto the door. I pulled it off the door and read the words that were scribbled on the page.
'Hey sweetie,
emergency at work, won't be home till late so i might not be able to take you tonight, call up a friend or something.
