03. the bully's partner

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            "As you all know, this is your last year as high school students," Mrs. Johnson, our english teacher, announced earning a few cheers and woo-hoo from some students, "Montrose Private Academy wants nothing but the best for you all when you leave here which is why Director Bradshaw has asked me to help you prepare for college."

            I watch as Mrs. Johnson pick up a white piece of paper from her desk and walk back to the center in front of the room.

            "I had you guys fill out a paper last week about what college you wanted to go to and what you wanted to major in, well from what you guys put, I've partnered you up with someone of similar interest as you. I want you to get to know each other. As a first year student, it can be hard as you transition from high school to college, so having someone there with you to talk to and hang out with will help you."

            As soon as the word 'partner' left Mrs. Johnson's mouth, I can hear a few mumble and complaint here and there.

            It's our last year here, can't they just leave us alone until we graduate?

            "When I call out you and your partner's name, please sit together," Mrs. Johnson said and look down at the paper in her hand.

            She began calling other student's name and their partners. I wait impatiently in my seat for my name to be called. I remember putting undecided for a college and a major. I wonder who my partner is.

            "Hazel Reyes and Corbin Foxx."

            Shit.

            I forgot he was in this class since I always sit in the front and he sits in the back.

            "Hey, partner." Corbin appear beside me. He puts his backpack on the empty desk next to mine and sit down. I roll my eyes at him and take a deep breath to prevent myself from flipping out. I turn to him and fake a quick smile.

            Mrs. Johnson had just finished pairing other students up and was on her way back to her desk so I called her over, "Mrs. Johnson? Can I switch partners?"

            She looks between Corbin and I, "I don't think so. You two were the only ones who put undecided on your papers. So I want you two to get to know each other and talk about your passion and hobbies and when we meet again next week, tell each other what you think their major should be and give a reason why."

            I couldn't help but fake a smile at Mrs. Johnson and listen to her. What the hell is this nonsense? I don't want to know about his hobbies or passion. It's probably to ruin other people's life to satisfy his own.

            "That way, you'll have an idea of what to major in. No one knows you better than yourself but it's good to listen to others so you can form your own conclusions," Mrs. Johnson said before walking back to her desk.

            "I guess you can't escape me now," I hear Corbin's annoying voice beside me. I clench my jaw at his words.

            -

            I hate today. I just want to go home and sleep.

            I see Lucas leaning on his car and speed walk to him, a smile forming on my face. He always brighten my day.

            My smile quickly turn to a frown when I feel a tight hold on my arm and I'm suddenly pull back to see Corbin with a smirk etched on his face.

            "Hazel..." I hear Lucas mutter so I turn to him and see him glaring at Corbin. Gosh, not again.

            Corbin must've noticed Lucas too and said, "Don't get your panties in a twist, princess. We're partners for english class."

            I hate being partners with Corbin. I scoff at him and jerk my arm out of his hold only to have him grab it again with a tighter grip this time.

            "Let's go partner. We have work to do." He surprise me when he starts dragging me away without a look back.

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Author's Note

I'm thinking of updating this story every Wednesday. Hopefully I follow through with this updating schedule. If I'm not too busy maybe I can update two times per week (Wednesdays and Fridays).

Let me know what you think so far. Thank you for reading! 💕

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