After we finished changing, we began to make our way up to the gym floor. I had tied my long black hair into a pony tail, altering my bandana from its simple knot form to a biker style. I adjusted my sports jacket and pulled at my grey leggings that was under my t-shirt.

I was usually one of the fastest to change and be in the gym, with a few others.

I looked around as we waited for our P.E. teacher to come by. My friends that were with me in class was Azalea, Kalonice, Stella, and Clara, as they were making their way from the changing room.

I decided to sit down on the bleachers to give my stomach some time to digest my lunch. I never knew why we had P.E. class right after lunch. I thought you weren't supposed to do any exercise until after two hours after you ate.

I stretched out my legs and played with my foot, unable to keep them still.

When more of my classmates enter the gym, I waved to my friends who saw me. They began to make their way and as they did, my face soured when I saw Amanda.

She saw me and gave her own disgust before she dramatically turned her head away from me.

I swore I could hear the "Humph!" from all the way here. She immediately began to talk to her friends, chatting animatedly and laughed about something.

I didn't bother to pay attention nor listen on the conversation. It didn't matter to me anyways.

Azalea took her spot next to me as did Stella, squishing me between them. Clara and Kalonice stood in front of us.

"So...Kaitlyn," asked Kalonice, "I heard some stuff happened?"

I craned my head back to look up at Kalonice, who was much taller than the rest of us.

Other than her tall stature, Kalonice's most notable feature was her curly, auburn hair. Her bluish-green eyes was also a notable feature that reminded me of crystal clear lake. Her fair skin complimented her hair and eyes.

I groaned and covered my face, the incident from earlier crashing down on me.

"Right, you weren't there at lunch" I remembered.

Kalonice shrugged and nodded.

"Yeah, I had to talk and do some work for Language Arts. I ate lunch there with a few other students."

I sighed and rubbed my face with one hand. It looked like I had to explain things all over again.

I explained starting with me accidentally falling asleep in the library, Amanda confronting me when I was still groggy that may have contributed to the situation, then her offer-

Then I also explained what had happened during lunch with Jason and my childhood friends; Hunter, Jayden, and Alex.

After I explained everything, Kalonice pondered. I could see her brain working it through before she responded.

"Well that was weird" she commented.

I sighed and nodded.

The girls and I quickly changed topics as we began to talk until class started. They were still interested in what happened and I was thrown back into the conversation.

"So...what's with you and Hunter?"

"Huh?" I dumbfoundedly said.

"I mean, Hunter seems pretty protective of you" pointed out Clara.

I scratched the back of my head before letting out a breath, "He is but he and I are just friends."

I saw the girls' faces give that look and I groaned. "I mean it" I huffed, while also rolling my eyes.

"Sure, like you and Jayden are 'just friends'" teased Stella, while air-quoting

"Also friends. Same with Hunter, and Alex. They're my childhood friends, if we had some kind of romantic feelings for each other, you wouldn't think I would know by now?"

"Uh huh" the others said at the same time.

"Oh come on! Give me some credit at least!"

"Then...what about Alex?" asked Azalea.

I froze and nearly choked on my own spit. "Absolutely not!"

"And why not?" she pressed on.

"Cause one, he's one of my best friends since we were kids! And second of all, he's definitely is not, nor will he ever be interested in me" I defensively said.

"How can you be sure?" asked Jessica.

I rolled my eyes, "I'm sure because he told me."

"Ooooh~"

"Quit it" I said exasperated before I crossed my legs in a criss-cross and held my chin on my palm. My elbow resting on my leg. "Besides, he's not interested in what I am nor anyone similar."

Before the others could press on for me details, we heard a whistle blow. I felt instantly relieved as we all turned to the sound and we saw Mrs. Jensen, clip board in hand.

"Alright girls! Gather around!" she yelled throughout the gym.

We all made our way to her and stood around in a circle of mass. Mrs. Jensen made a quick headcount to see who was here and who wasn't. After quickly jotting down those who weren't here on her clipboard, she looked at us.

"The year is ending and since it's pretty hot right now, we're going to have a co-class with the boy's class-"

She was briefly interrupted by the muttering between us before Mrs. Jensen continued-

"The gym is way too small for our group and it's not ideal for the boys to be running out in the field, just in case they get a heat stroke."

I shifted my legs and stuck my hands on my hips. I briefly tried to remember who was in the boy's class. I know Hunter, Jayden, and Alex were in the other class (conveniently enough).

"So Mr. Jensen and I-"

Mr. Jensen being Mrs. Jensen's husband.

"- decided we would have an easy day today. We'll all make our way to the forest park nearby and be under the trees' shade."

At that moment, the door opened and like that, a mass of male students started to fill in. We all looked and saw Mr. Jensen leading the group.

I immediately sought-after Hunter, Jayden, and Alex which I found quickly. I waved and grinned at them and Jayden smiled, waving in response.

Alex flashed a smile in greeting to me and Hunter, well, he simply looked over and tilted his head.

I was at the front more or less but I could hear some of my classmates clamoring over some of the boys.

Particularly one of them being Hunter.

Although I agreed that Hunter was very dashing, it felt weird to hear people gush over him; since I practically grew up with him. I tried not to let the disgust appear on my face too much.

Then the whispering and excitement got louder when Jason was in view. Some of the girls particularly were waving to him and calling him out (particularly Amanda).

Unfortunately, and fortunately, Victor wasn't in our class.

Mrs. Jensen didn't pay attention to the girl's excitement as she had already was making her way to Mr. Jensen. I moved forwards to follow and so did my friends.

Once we were all gathered together, our respective teachers began to count how many of us there were.

We were more or less made up of an equal team before we were given either Red or Blue mesh vests to tell which one of us were on which team.

I took the Red vest and slipped it over my head and my arms through the holes. I pulled on it so it was all straightened out. I looked around to see who was on my team and who wasn't.

Stella, Azalea and Clara in the blue team, along with Jayden and Alex.

I openly pouted and dramatically reached out for them crying "Nooooo" to which Stella and the others equally responded back with.

I could feel glaring eyes upon me and I sighed, familiar with the feeling.

I turned slowly and from my peripheral vision, saw Amanda wearing a Blue Vest, glaring daggers at me.

I raised an eyebrow wondering what was her problem this time?

Then I felt an arm around my shoulder and a small weight. The smell hit me first and I recognized it.

It was always a hint of earl grey tea with the smell of lavender combined with normal musk. I looked and grinned, throwing an arm around Hunter's shoulders as well.

"We're on the same team! Huzzah!" I cheered, snickering.

Hunter chuckled before he spoke.

"Can't leave you by yourself, can I?" spoke Hunter, a bit of his British accent seeping through.

I snorted and patted his shoulder, before dramatically a hand on my chest.

"My, my Hunter, my friend-" I said, giving him a dubious look. "-Do you not trust me?"

Hunter released my shoulder and gave a pondering gesture.

"Hmmmm, I dunno," Hunter wondered, "how do I know you're not going to trip and sprain your ankle?" A smirk appeared on his face.

A running joke between us was that I always got injured somehow. I still carried a few bandages with me just in case I split the skin.

"Hey, hey, you may never know? I'll reach a new record!" I argued, playfully folding my arms together and stuffing my hands under my armpits.

Hunter grinned at me before his face instantly soured. I felt an arm around my shoulder and I tensed.

I usually had a strong sense of smell but for some reason, this guy almost smelt like nothing.

"Hey, it looks like we're the same team."

I looked, and my face switched to my normal, polite persona.

"So it seems" I replied to Jason.

Jason looked down at me and Hunter was giving Jason a look.

'Ah-' I thought.

Now I know why Amanda was glaring daggers at me.

Greeeaaatttt....