Opposites attract

Elections

2 weeks later
"Emma, there's pretty much no way I'm gonna win this" I sighed. We were standing side of stage waiting for elections to be completed. "Hey! Don't be so negative, we brought it back after the debate! You'll be fine".
"We put up a few extra posters" I said flatly.
"Yeah bu-" Emma stopped talking and stared over my shoulder. I looked behind me to see what exactly she was staring at.

Well, it was a who rather than a What. Lucas was standing at the entrance of the hall with Chris and Alex.
"What's he doing here?" I frowned.
"I don't know but I want him to leave".
"Isn't it great" Adren grinned stepping in my view. She was wearing the most ridiculous hot pink dress, "he came back for elections. He's allowed to got for captain! Unlike someone else..."

"Wait what?!" I exclaimed.
"He beat someone up! I got wrongfully accused of spilling milk on myself!"
"I guess everyone was willing to do whatever it takes to keep you from becoming captain" Adren smiled. I looked at Lucas then at Emma who looked as if she could cry. This was not happening.

I walked off side stage and stalked over to Lucas. He had his back to me but that didn't stop me. "Can I talk to you?" I asked folding my arms. He turned around and looked surprised to say the least to see me.
"Shri- I mean Blakely".
"Can. I. Talk. To. You" I said slowly accenting each word. He looked at Chris and Alex who just shrugged and laughed. "Ok then" he nodded.

I walked out of the common room and waited in the hallway with my arms folded. He followed closely after "So, wanna make out or..." "How has your nomination not been revoked?" I asked ignoring him.
"Dunno" he shrugged.
"Lucas! I'm not sure if you remember this, but Emma, my best friend who had dreamed of going for junior captain for literally her entire life wasn't allowed to because Adren accused her of doing something as stupid as spilling milk on herself. There's no way you were allowed to continue that easily after beating up a kid, what'd you do?"

"That 'kid' is a dick, and he slapped you. Maybe Mr Harris realized I was doing everyone a favor". "Oh my god!" I groaned, "How many times do we have to go over this? Lucas you've abused me as much if not more than him! Where do you get off thinking you can beat him up for hitting me when you've done worse!"

"I know I've done worse! I'm trying to make it right, remember?"
"Yeah I remember" I nodded, "that lasted a few days didn't it".
"I really don't understand what I did" he sighed. "I still have your jumper! You remember why?" "Oh come on" he rolled his eyes, "that was a small one. No one can be super nice to someone 24/7".

"Apparently you can't be nice to someone longer than a weekend. Anyway, this isn't why I wanted to talk to you, I want to know what you said to keep yourself up".
"I didn't say anything. I didn't even want to stay up. I only did this because-" he stopped talking and looked down at his shoes then back up at me, "never mind. The point is, I didn't do anything".

"I'm sure" I nodded, "Well I hope you lose".
"Ow, my feelings" he laughed.
"Get out of my way" I rolled my eyes and walked around him back into the common room. I found Emma waiting side of stage on her phone. "Hey What happened?" She asked me turning the phone off.

"I wanted to know how he's still up".
"Did he tell you?"
"Apparently he didn't do or say anything to stay up". "Well if that's true it's even worse! I don't mean to be dramatic but why is it that him, a constant trouble maker who everyone knows isn't gonna take this seriously is allowed to stay up when I'm not? Like it really boggles my mind!"

"Maybe it has something to do with the fact that you hadn't been nominated yet when you got in trouble?"
"Maybe" she mumbled, "or maybe it's because he's a popular BOY and I'm a nerdy GIRL".
"You think this has to do with sex?"
"That's the only reason I can think of! No one takes girls seriously, it's been like that forever".
"That's a pretty intense accusation".
"Well, I'm a pretty intense bitch" she said "will you come with me to see Mr Harris?"

"Seriously?" I asked. "Seriously" she nodded.
"You know I will, I've always got your back, but what difference will it make?"
"I'll have peace of mind knowing this isn't a sexist school...or I'll be filing a law suit, one or the other". "Ok" I smiled, "I'll come with you.

"Can I get everyone's attention please!" Mrs Dwyer called out.
Emma squealed and hugged my arm tightly. "The votes have been counted, and can I just say, I am excited for the school year ahead with our new junior captains and vice captains!"

Everyone cheered and actually sounded excited. There were a lot more people here than at the debate or nominations. I wasn't really nervous though, I knew I was going to win so it didn't matter.

"We're going to start with the boys" she said slowly opening the envelope with one hand. I looked at Lucas who smiled. I just rolled my eyes then paid my attention attention back to Mrs Dwyer. "Oh" she mumbled, "this is interesting.

"Who is it!" Someone in the crowd yelled. A few people mumbled in agreement. "Give me a second please, be patient".
"I'm gonna go up there and snatch that paper from her I swear" Emma said shaking her head. "Ok!" Mrs Dwyer finally began, "You're junior boy vice captain for 2018 is..."
I prayed and crossed all my crossable body parts that it was Chris so Robbie could be captain.

"Chris Samuels!"

Everyone cheered as Chris walked from his spot at the back of the common room and onto the stage. He got a few pats on the back and one on the butt from Adren as he walked through the isle.
"Congratulations Chris!" Mrs Dwyer smiled. She clipped Chris' badge on his shirt then when she was done everyone began cheering again even louder.

I wasn't happy he was in a position to lead the school, but I was glad it wasn't Lucas.

"Alright, now for your junior girl vice captain".
She looked down at the piece of paper in her hand and I swear I saw her sigh.
"Karen Summerly".
Everyone clapped but I don't think there was much surprise there. Karen for vice and Adren for captain.
Mrs Dwyer clipped Karen's badge on Then everyone cheered again.

"Now, What we're all waiting for. Your junior boy and girl captains for 2018!"
Everyone cheered in excitement.
"For the boys..." she looked down at the piece of paper in her hand, "Lucas Everett!"

I felt my jaw drop and my eyes widen, Who in their right mind voted for him?! I got he was popular but he was so mean, AND he was suspended! I looked at Emma who's expression mirrored mine. Lucas smiled and walked up stage. Everyone but Emma and I was on there feet. There were whistles and squeals from the girls.

Mrs Dwyer clipped the badge on his shirt then he went and stood with the vice captains.
"This is so not fair" Emma mumbled glaring at him, "we go to see Mr Harris straight after this" I agreed.

"And now for the girls".
At this point I didn't even want to win and I knew I wasn't going to, I was just so pissed off about Lucas.

"Your female school captain for 2018 is..."