“How about we spend the whole summer together before we go to college?” suggests, Saint.
“I’d like that,” I say, my mood instantly changing.
“You can stay with me, and we can live freely, partying the whole damn summer,” says Lo.
“Sounds like a plan,” I reply.
“You’ll have one final opportunity to have sex with the master,” says Micah.
“I wouldn’t go anywhere near your dirty dick.” I laugh.
“Hey, I wash it,” replies Micah in mock anger.
After talking for another hour, we end the call with promises to talk again soon.
The school year might suck for me, but my summer will be epic. With that thought in mind, I go to sleep with a smile on my face.
Where the hell is Maverick?
He knows damn well the project is due today. I swear, I’m going to kill him if he doesn’t show.
I asked Mr. Barnes if Maverick and I could present our project last, but he still hasn’t arrived. I’m praying that he’s running late for some reason. The last pair presents their project, but still no Maverick. Shit, they’re done. Mr. Barnes pointedly looks in my direction with a not-so-happy look on his face.
“Where’s Maverick?”
“I don’t know, Mr. Barnes.”
His expression turns stern.
“Can I present the project by myself?” I ask.
“Absolutely not, this project is also about the ability to work as a team, which you cannot display presenting your project alone.”
“Can I speak to you after class?”
“Sure.”
When class is over, I remain in my seat. Once the class is empty of all students, I walk to Mr. Barnes where he sits at his desk.
“Mr. Barnes, please give us the opportunity to present our project tomorrow. I know allowing us an extra day doesn’t seem fair to the other students, but …”
“You’re right, it’s not.”
“Mr. Barnes, I had no idea that Maverick wouldn’t be in school today. We’re not exactly friends.”
“Cocoa, I’ll give you a one-day extension, but that’s it. Also, unfortunately, I’ll have to deduct ten-percent of the final grade for a late submission.”
“Okay, thank you, Mr. Barnes. I really appreciate this,” I say, leaving the classroom.
My blood is boiling right now. During lunch, I’m going to drive to his house to confront him. He better have a damn good reason for not showing up in class today. I can’t help but think that he did this on purpose because he has never missed a day in physics class, but today he doesn’t show. It’s too much of a coincidence for me to ignore.
The rest of the morning is going by at a snail’s pace because I’m anxious to confront him as soon as possible. I’m sure he thinks I wouldn’t have the nerve to show up at his house. Well, surprise, he has no idea what I’m capable of. It’s bad enough that I had to complete the project on my own when he refused to participate, but he didn’t show up for the presentation. This was an easy grade for him. All he had to do was memorize the notes.
Part of me is surprised that he would go to this length just to piss me off when his grade will be affected, too. Maybe he doesn’t care about getting a good grade. I’m positive that his father has plenty of connections that will ensure Maverick has the option to be accepted into the best colleges.
When the bell sounds, I immediately leave the classroom, racing to my locker to grab my car keys. I see Dee and Nix as I leave the building. I step right into their path, ready for a confrontation.
“Where the fuck is he?” I ask with vehemence in my voice.
