Vanessa's POV
My week has been tough; Dianne barely sits with me anymore. Lately, Jake has been sitting with me, along with Bianca, who I think had a crush on him in kindergarten.
I’m not jealous—Jake can date whoever he wants, except Heidi, but that’s not a concern for me.
It’s Friday, game day.
“Hey, Vanessa,” someone calls as I open my locker. I turn to see Bianca approaching.
“Hey,” I reply shyly.
“Do you like Jake or something?” she asks abruptly.
“No,” I respond.
“Then why does he keep hanging out with you and smiling?” she growls.
“I don’t know; he just started,” I say, closing my locker.
“That’s not what Heidi told me,” she snaps.
Clearly, Jake and Heidi have a history.
“Is she spreading rumors? I’m glad she’s spreading something other than her legs,” I retort.
“Whatev
