Rumors

I had fun at Skate Park. It was like skateboarding-all-you-want! I keep on riding my skateboard and perform some stunts. Cole even taught me a new stunt and he was impressed when I got it easily. I’m proud of myself! I had so much fun with Brandon’s friends. They’re really cool and all that. They were even more impressed when Brandon mentioned that I join the Skateboarding competition and stuff. I’m flattered in their reactions. I really like them! All of them! Oh, wait, except for the jerk.

A week had passed. Jacob and I were really good friends. We don’t go lunch together but we spent time together. He accompanies me to the school library, to the faculty office and drops me to my classes. I received no death threats yet but rumors about us are spreading. Girls do that. They sent notes too! This is one thing that I really hate it whenever you have a friend or sibling that is really popular (I’m speaking in general terms here!). This is more like show business if I can say. As of Caleb Johnson, he’s my mortal enemy! I keep on avoiding him but I can’t. He keeps on making fun at me, and like Jacob, I receive notes and rumors from people about us too. Eew!

“First was Jacob, and now Caleb? Of all people...” I said looking on a note that is in my locker.

“I smell something fishy around here!” Joanna said, teasing me. “Are you two…” she was about to continue when I look at her to the eye like I wanted to eat her or something. “Oh! Never mind!”

It was Wednesday afternoon when Violett and I finish our soccer practice early. We decided to go to the other side of the field to watch Joanna’s cheerleading practice. When we got there, the cheerleaders were busy in practicing. I can see Joanna being toss in the air several times.

Joanna, among all of us, is the most girly. She can’t go with you or wherever she is going if something is wrong in her fashion look for the day. An example of that is if she lost an earring or if she can’t find the right accessory or outfit that goes in her look. She always experience Fashion crisis. A very talkative person who always talk a lot especially when it comes to gossips, rumors and stuffs. Name it, she knows it all!

“Go team!” I cheered as we get to them.

“Done with practice already?” Joanna muttered. “Kyle, I want you to meet someone. She’s my friend.” She said and went away. She came back with another girl. She’s around 5’’ in height, slim and WITH Black short hair.

“Kyla, I want you to meet Mimi. Mimi, this is Kyla.” Joanna said, introducing me to the girl.

“Oh! Hi Kyla! I’m Mimi! Mimi Johnson.” Mimi said shaking my hands.

“Kyla Bradley.” I replied with a smile in a face.

“Cute braces!” Mimi exclaim as she sees my braces flash in different color. I got conscious on that one and close my mouth. I forgot about the braces thing with colored rubbers.

“Thanks.” I replied, embarrass.

“Finally, I meet Joanna, Violett and Derek’s best friend from London.” She said grinning at me. I smile and was flattered on what she said.

“We’ll go to Ice Castle. You two want to come?” Violett invite them.

“Yeah. Sure. Just in time, were done here.” Joanna said, turn back to get her bag.

“What about you Mimi? Join us!”

“Sure! I’ll get my bag.” Mimi said and follows Joanna.

We went to Ice castle, an ice cream shop near the school. We usually go here every time our class is already done or practice. Derek and Jacob came in after 10 minutes. The two were already tired from practice. Violett tried to let them go home to take a rest since they really are exhausted but they refused. I have fun with my friends especially Mimi, who is like Joanna, a total talkative! She and Joanna keep doing the talking while we listen. I also talk but minimal. I keep on asking questions on Mimi. Asking on where she lives, how did she meet my friends, until it ended up Mimi talking about her Math Classmate.

“He’s a total Boredom! Just because he got the looks and charm, that doesn’t mean I’m going to like him!” Mimi complains.

“Who, I mean, what did he do anyway?” I ask curiously.

“I don’t know his name and I have no plans on knowing him.” Mimi said, complaining again. “Who does he think he is? Just because he’ very intellectual and stuff don’t give an assurance that Mrs. Cooper have to show me that I’m dumb at Math!”

I don’t know what to say to Mimi right then after. I’ll just tap her on the back. I was about to ask Jacob about the history test tomorrow when my phone rang. It’s Brandon.

Me: Hello?

Brandon: Kyle? Where are you?

Me: Ice Castle. You’re done already?

Brandon: Yeah, you wait for me and Mr. Railey there in 10 minutes.

Me: Just text me when your already outside.

[end of call]

‘”Brandon?” Jacob asked.

“Yeah. He’ll be here to get me.” I said as I put my phone to my bag.

Not later, my phone rang again; it was a text message FROM Brandon. I look outside and I see the car.

“I’m going now.” I said as I get my bag. “Brandon’s here.”

“I’ll walk you outside. “Jacob offered. We go out and he waited for me to get inside the car.

“Hi Brandon.” Jacob greet Brandon, who was sitting at the back seat where I’ll be sitting.

“Hi Jacob. The two of you together?” Brandon asked in a protective tone.

“With friends.” I said and turn to Jacob. “Bye Jake, see yah tomorrow!”

As I close the car door, Mr. Railey starts to drive. Brandon was looking at me like a monster.

“Are you and Jacob dating?” Brandon asked, still on the same tone as he talked to Jacob.

“No.” I replied not looking at him. I was trying to settle my things. “Is this about him walking me outside earlier?”

“No. Rumors are spreading. Are the two of you…”

“NO! How many times do I have to tell you? Were not dating or stuff.”

And why are you together?”

“He’s my friend, duh? And second of all, he’s Derek’s friend. You never asked me about that when I’m with Derek.” I said, now looking AT HIM. “What’s wrong with you?”

“I’m your big brother by 3 minutes and 10 seconds!! I should protect you!” Brandon exclaim at me like he was trying to take back what is his.

“What a protective brother then!” I muttered. “You don’t really have to do this.”

“Yes I do and I will!” Brandon exclaims again with emphasize on every word.

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A/N: Double Update!