Being His Fake Girlfriend

~5

“Class was cool today, see you later and maybe we can study for that quiz coming up on Monday”, Andy said as the bell rang to end the period before lunch.

“Sure, the parking lot at 3:15”, I nodded.

“Yeah, I don’t want anyone seeing us so they can spread rumors, they already did with Zack Wednesday morning after he talked to you Tuesday”, he explained.

“It’s no problem”, I said as I put my book in my bag.

He left with his friends who were part of the popular crew.

“I heard Zack confronted Kayla this morning after the way she talked to you at the library on Wednesday”, Jenelle informed me as I sat down by a table outside.

“Really?”

“Yes, she was so pissed that she told him he only talking to you to make her jealous”, she laughed.

“She got absolutely nothing to do with her life”, I took out my lunch which was consist of chicken sandwich, salad, and orange juice.

“Look, girls, it’s the girl that’s trying to steal my boyfriend and Andy’s pathetic ex”, Kayla said as she stood in front of the table.

“Didn’t Zack already warn you, Kayla? You are so pathetic because Zack is so over you and yet you still claim him as yours”, I snapped, “and Jenelle isn’t pathetic because you don’t see her pinning over ex like you are, clearly you don’t know how to take a hint”, I added.

“Whatever, but Zack will be mine. We are meant to be”, she waved me off.

“I highly doubt that, if you were meant together then why did he confront you about me?” I crossed my arm.

“Maybe out of pity, you’re a boyfriend stealer first you went after your friend’s ex now it’s Zack. Who knew that mute girl here is a hooker?”

“Stop comparing me to yourself Kayla, it wouldn’t make you feel better about yourself.”

Everyone gasped.

“You’ll pay for this, mark my words”, she pointed at me, “let’s go, girls, we wasted enough time on some nobodies.”

“Ugh I can’t stand her, someone needs to take her down big time”, Jenelle stated.

“How do you suppose we do that?”

“Get to the main source of the problem, Zachary. She’s still claiming him as hers, right? Well someone needs to cease that property and take the entire spotlight off her”, she smirked.

“In other words date Zack?”

“Exactly, everyone would be gossiping about his new girlfriend and him they would forget Kayla and her nonsense talk.”

“But who’ll date him?” I frowned.

“That’s the part we have to figure out, all I know we are going to take Kayla down.”

***

“Hey”, I said to Andy after everyone left only some teachers remained.

“Good, you changed. I forgot to tell you earlier”, he said as he took my bag.

“You don’t expect me to go with you anyway in that uniform, right?”

“Of course not”, he laughed and opened the door for me. I got in on the passenger side and he got behind the wheels.

“Would you like to eat first?” He asked as he turned on the engine.

“Can we just go through a drive-thru? Not really feeling to wait in line”, I responded.

“Sure and you can turn on the radio if you want”, he nodded as he drove out the parking lot and gates.

We stayed silent for the first ten minutes until we arrived at Mc Donald’s.

“I want a Big Mac, fries and coke”, I ordered.

“And I’ll have a double cheeseburger, extra fries, and Iced Mocha”, Andy added.

“That’ll be $7.50”, the speaker said.

We waited till the cars in front of us moved up.

Andy pays and receives our order, “here you go”, he handed me my bag and cup.

“Thanks”, I took it and open the bag, taking out a few fries and shoved it in my mouth.

“You’re hungry huh?” He smirked.

“A little”, I admitted.

We drove for another twenty-minute then he turned into a road which had no traffic or vehicle in sight.

“Where are we going?” I asked.

“To my spot, it’s not far and you will enjoy the view”, he assured me.

“Ever brought Jenelle here?” I asked.

“No, I found it after we broke up, this is my thinking and escaping place”, he replied.

He parked in a dirt road and got out, “we’ll have to walk for a few minutes, bring your chemistry with you and your food”, he said and opened the door to the backseat. I got out of the car with my textbook and food and Andy had a blanket in his hand and his food as well.

“Follow me madam”, he said in a fake accent and I laughed.

We walked until we came to a clearing and a beautiful view, “it’s beautiful”, I gasped.

“Told you”, he set his food down and laid the blanket on the ground, we sat down and enjoyed the view while we ate.

“What do you want to study after high school?” Andy asked.

“No clue”, I admitted.

“Don’t tell anyone this but I want to get into Julliard, I want to be a choreographer “, he turned red.

“That’s so cool”, I said.

“I been taking private lessons with a former choreographer who choreographs dances for movies whom my parents hired”, he explained.

“They’re totally in on it?”

“Yes, this is Julliard we’re talking about. My parents knew I was a dancer since I was young, my cousin got in there three years back, and she is a violinist”, he added.

“That’s cool, so you’ll be auditioning next year?”

“Yes, I’m working with the drama depart right now. I think next year they’ll be having one big musical act and I want to choreograph the entire thing, people from Julliard is going to attend. Our year has people with great talent like acting, dancing, and playing instruments”, he explained.

“I’ll come watch, just keep a ticket for me”, I smiled.

“Will do, now let’s get down to some chemistry”, he took my textbook.

****

“Thanks for the hangout, see you at school Monday”, Andy said as he parked in front of my gate.

“Sure and you better study over the weekend”, I said to him as I opened the door.

“Of course partner, we’re going to ace that test”, he winked.

 I got out, shut the door and gate opened a little to let me through.

One more thing, there were cameras all around the house.

“How was your date Brit?” Delia smiled as I entered the house.

“It wasn’t a date”, I rolled my eyes.

“If you say so also there is someone here to see you, they’re upstairs in your room”, she added with a wink.

“Who?”

“Go see for yourself and dinner is at 7, please come downstairs on time.”

I headed upstairs to my room, I opened my door and there sitting by my desk was Zachary Grant going through the small bookshelf.

“Can I help you?” I crossed my arms.

“Muffin you’re finally back how was your date?” He smirked.

“It wasn’t a date Grant”, I hissed, “what you’re doing in my room? Wait, what are you doing in my house?” I demanded.

“Calm down, Delia invited me in so nice of her. Anyway, I’m here to make a proposal.”

“Why?”

He got up, “it’s really simple, be my fake girlfriend for the rest of the semester.”

“What’s in it for me?” I asked.

“Well Brittany, I’ll make sure no one bullies you and your friend”, he said.

“No one would ever believe we are dating”, I pointed out.

“Well we’ll just have to prove it muffin”, he winked.

“No falling in love, right?” I asked.

“That’s our number one rule”, he answered.

“Okay, one-semester fake dating you? I’m in, but after all, this is done I’ll be the one breaking up with you”, I stated.

“Deal, our first date is tomorrow night at 7, don’t be late muffin”, he kissed my cheek and left.

What the heck just happened?

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