OUR EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Can't it roll of your back

You should love, not fall in love, because everything that falls gets broken.
:Taylor Swift

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Natalia's POV

"What the hell were you thinking? You should have just told him, 'Sorry mister, I can even wash your shirt for you if you want' but no, you and you stupid self chose to go all Trump and Macron... "

We are now in gym class and Jessi keeps ranting on and on about how I acted. She thinks coffee boy is going to blow a bomb in my life. She is acting as if she was the one threatened.Am  not saying am complaining, its just annoying.

"... so you see you are in deep shit. Are you even listening to me. Nate? "

I let out a sigh, shut my locker then turn to her giving her all my attention now.

"I have been listening for the past one hour and your ranting isn't helping. "
She widens her mouth in shock and tries to gather her words. Its so comical but dare me laugh right now.

"Ranting? I'm just trying to help. "

"And I get it. Can we just go to the pitch already. I'll make sure to implement what you just told me. Ok? Happy now? "

"Better"

"So can we go already? "

"Let's go but be careful Nate. "

"I will mom"I joke

"Now that's my baby girl. "
We just laugh and walk to the pitch.
Everyone seems to be in a meeting. A minute is barely over when Jessi says she needs to use the bathroom. She leaves and the coach keeps ranting on and on about the dos and donts.

Am not really a fan of gym class but it was better  compared to drama class. I can't go all Romeo and Juliet. I wasn't gifted in that sector. I feel a presence beside me and am glad Jessi finally returned.

"Jessi what took you so long. This coach won't stop ranting and I really wish I hadn't choosen this class." I turn and am surprised to see the douche bag.

"You? "I blurt out.

"Yes miss, me. Or do you see any Donald Trump or Emmanuel Macron? "
He's just trying to piss you off  stay calm Talia, stay calm.
"What are you even doing here. "
"Well I didn't know we are supposed to take permission from you baby doll. But to answer your question,  you know this muscles and abs just don't make themselves. "

He flexes his arms and I see his biceps and triceps bulging rythmically. My eyes move involuntarily to his shirt. Its too tight and I can see his abs. I notice too that he changed his shirt.

"Don't. "
"Don't what, do this? "
He flexes his arms and I shut my eyes in annoyance. I reach to my ring on my index finger and gently move it.

"I don't mean that, I mean don't call me baby doll. "
" Will your boyfriend get pissed and come knock these muscles out. "

Ok this is the last straw.

"Just shut up Ok? "

I realize I just snapped out when this catches the attention of everyone -including the coach.

"Mr Matthews, can you take your girl and go flirt somewhere else? If you haven't realized we are in a very important session. "

His girl? Flirting?
Oh no, he got it all wrong.
 
I'm about to speak in my defence when this,  this Matthews guy cuts me.

"I don't think she will like to go anywhere right now coach. We are comfortable here, but thanks for your concern anyways. "

This guy is really out of his mind. I grit my teeth in annoyance. I just want to slap the hell out of him.
Oh goodness, am sure he'll give me a migraine.

And the coach,
that poor guy says nothing, he just shakes his head and goes back to saying ... uhm.. what he was saying.I can't blame myself for not paying attention. 

"What was that all about Matthews? "
"What?  You are the one who was shouting gaining attention from everyone. I only helped them resume what they were doing. "

Before I think of a comeback, his phone beeps and if I am not mistaken, I think I  see a flash of concern come over his face before it disappears just as it came.

"Looks like we are going to continue with our chit chat some other time baby doll. And remember my threat. I don't usually make empty promises. "

He leaves but not before giving me his signature smirk. I feel like strangling him with my bare hands.

Why can't he just let the incident roll off his back.

Jessi comes back almost immediately clutching her stomach, with her face contorted.
"Geez, those cheese I ate at lunch didn't settle well with me. "

This girl!

"Are you okay? "I ask  rhetorically.

"Well, you could say that. Nate? "

"Mmh. "

"Why are  most people, scratch that. Why is it that majority of the girls are sending you the ' you took something from me 'glare. "

I look at them before rolling my eyes. Oh no, this is all your fault Matthews.
She looks at me before narrowing her eyes at me.

"Ok, spill what happened when I was away? "

Here goes nothing...

***
So this evening Jessi and I thought it will be nice looking for a job. I mean we can't totally depend on what the school gives. So here we are on a job hunt.

I don't know where we started from but I know we have been walking for hours. Each place we went to kept giving us the,  'I'm sorry but we are not hiring at the moment. '

"Nate, why don't we go try that restaurant over there. Besides, I noticed it has the same name as our school, Lashton. "

I sigh desperately and look at it. Hope this one works.
"Let's give it a shot. "

So we walk tiredly  towards the entrance and go in.
Big mistake!

This is a classy one, not like the ones we've tried.
Infact, we look out of place with our sweatpants and tank tops.

We walk over to the counter and inquire about any job offers and the lady refers us to the manager.

An hour and loads of questions later we are hired.

Finally!
Infact, the salary is almost thrice what's any ordinary restaurant can offer.

We are supposed to start work as from tomorrow evening.

Hope this one goes well.

Today's chapter out,
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