chapter 6 - Biology Partners?
Ethan POV
Everyone has been looking forward to Senior year. Some are excited only because of Prom, some because of the scouting season and some because of graduation. I am more excited about graduating, although I am also looking forward to the scouting season. Getting a scholarship in University would be a big thing although I don't need a scholarship because my parents are rich.
Senior year has barely begun, and I was already feeling that this will be a long one. I was on my way to my locker with Zach and Ryan when there was some commotion going on in the hallway. There was a group of students piled up watching over someone being bullied, most, probably. We were just about to pass by when Brittany, one of the most annoying girl in class, pulled Maddie's hair. Maddie fought back, and when she grabbed Brittany's hand and twisted it to loosen Brittany's grip on her hair, Brittany knew she was screwed. It was a fun sight to see because not everyone fights back when being bullied specially by Brittany. I was about to leave when Brittany saw me.
"Ethan , look at what she did to me. She broke my wrist." she fake cried.
"Brittany , everyone practically saw what happened. You started it and Maddie did not break your wrist. Now get over yourself and stop being dramatic." I said to Brittany. Then I turned to Maddie and asked her," Are you ok? Do you want to go to the clinic?"
"Yeah, I am fine." she said.
So I left and went straight to my locker. I don't know why, but I have this icky feeling I can't explain. Maybe it's just because the scouting season is getting closer.
After putting my extra clothes for basketball practice later in my locker, I went straight to the office. I have to get my schedule fix since I have 2 subjects scheduled for my 1st Period. I was in the office for 20 mins. The 1st period already started 10 minutes ago. By the time I arrived in my History class, Mr. Thompson was already taking attendance.
"Sorry for being late, Mr. Thompson. There were some mix-ups with my schedule." I explained showing Mr. Thompson, our History teacher, my schedule.
"Alright, go ahead and sit next to Ms. Carter." Mr. Spencer said, pointing at the empty chair next to Maddie.
I smiled at her and sat on the empty chair next to her. I noticed that almost everyone in the class was looking my way. I am guessing it is because I am sitting at the back.
I was texting on my phone when someone hit me. When I looked up, it was Maddie. It seems like she did not notice me because she was so focused on the paper she was holding.
"Sorry, my bad." I said.
"Uhm... Sorry I was focused on my schedule paper uhm.." she said nervously.
I don't know why she was nervous, but I let it go. I was about to enter the class when I bumped into her again.
"Hahaha. Sorry again. Go ahead, ladies first." I said, smiling at her..
She smiled shyly at me, then entered the room. I sent my message to Zach before entering the class. I scanned the room and there were few chairs that were vacant. I saw an empty chair at the back and went straight to it. I sat at my chair when I saw Maddie is my seat mate.
"Hey! You take Biology as well, huh? I hope you don't mind me sitting here." I said.
She just smiled at me and went back to her books. I took my phone out to play some games on my phone while waiting, but before I even got to open a game, Mr. Bennett entered the room.
"Good morning, students. I hope you had a wonderful vacation and had lots of rest because you are going to have a project that will be submitted at the end of the school year." Mr. Bennett said.
Complaints were heard from almost every student.
"All right. Before you complain more, this project will be done in pairs. I will announce who will be your partners. Now quiet down so that I can start discussing the project and who will be your partners. "Mr. Bennett explained.
After 30 minutes of him discussing the project, he proceeded with the partners. I was waiting for my name to see who will be my partner. It does not really matter who I will be partnered with because I love Biology so it won't be a heart project for me.
'Mr. Rodriguez you are with Mr. Hang, Ms. Walton with Mr. Peterson, Ms. Carter with Mr. Walker'
It took me 10 seconds to realize who Ms. Carter is, and then it hit me.
'It's Maddie, you dumb ass.'
I looked at her and she seems like she is having some internal fight with herself. She looks so funny. Mr. Bennett continued discussing the project and the topics. He dismissed the class 5 minutes early. Who would complain? I for one is starving. I woke up kind of late this morning, so I missed breakfast.
I pulled my phone out to text Zach and the guys about lunch when Mr. Bennett called me.
"Ms. Carter and Mr. Walker, you were two of the brightest students I had last year. That is why I paired the two of you. I'm looking forward to reading your research for this year." Mr. Bennett said before leaving.
I was actually surprised with what he said. Before I even had time to process everything, he already left. I was about to leave and head to the cafeteria when I remembered I don't have Maddie's number. Since we will be partners for this project, we will work a lot together.
I immediately opened my dial pad so that I could give it to her, but then she disappeared. She was just right next to me a minute ago, then she was already by the door when I looked up. "Hey Maddie. Since we are going to be working a lot on the Biology project, let's exchange numbers so that we can plan on where and when we should work on it." I said, walking over to her while handing her my phone.
She was kind of hesitant at first, but then she took the phone and typed in her number. I did not pry more.
"Here." she said, giving me back my phone.
I sent her a message right away, letting her know it's my number.
I saw her phone light up and she looked at it. I saw it was a number that was not saved and knew instantly that it was mine.
"That's my number. See you around Maddie." I said before leaving the room.