December 2 2022

A month has past as the school announced the first term exams on December, Everyone was stressed and had to study for the upcoming exams. After School, Michael was seen standing near his locker as He was talking to Finn about the exams.

Michael: So, The exams are coming up.

Finn: Urgh, Don't remind me bro! Now I'm gonna spend more time studying.

Michael: *Sighs* That means no more joining in for Call Of Duty?

Finn frowned as Michael rolled his eyes, He was also a bit upset when he heard about the exams. While both of them were talking to eachother, Tiffany was seen walking towards them.

Tiffany: Hey guys!

Finn: Hey Tiffany, Excited about the exams.

Michael and Finn looked at eachother while holding their bags as Tiffany was looking at them.

Finn: Looks like your girl isn't happy

Michael: Of course, Who wouldn't be?

Tiffany: I gotta start focusing in the exams alot, Its gonna tiring but that's school life.

Michael: *Gives a thumbs up* Facts.

Finn: Hey, Maybe we should go to Michael's House.

Tiffany: *Smiles* Yes! I wanna meet your parents.

Michael: Wait, You two wanna meet my parents?

Finn: I mean why not? They're fun!

Tiffany was smiling at Michael as McMahon gave a smile to her, He decided to bring them over.

They left the school and arrived at Michael's house as He opened the door and walked inside with his friends as Hunter and Stephanie saw him and smiled.

Hunter: Welcome Home, Michael.

Stephanie: Oh, Did you bring your friends over?

Finn: *Smiles* Hello.

Tiffany: Hi there.

Hunter: *Looks at Tiffany* Hey there, I never seen you before.

Tiffany: *Smiles* Oh my name is Tiffany Valentine and I am Michael's girlfriend actually.

She smirked and grabbed Michael's arm as Hunter had a huge smile on his face while Stephanie was shocked as Finn was smiling at both of them.

Michael: *Chuckles* Yeah, We have been dating for a month.

Stephanie: Wow! You two were dating for a month and never told me?

Hunter laughed a little as Michael was holding his neck as Finn said something to them.

Finn: And I am Michael's best man.

Michael looked at Finn as They all started laughing, Soon they took their seats and were talking to eachother while They also mentioned about the exams and Stephanie told Michael to study hard for the exams.

Sometime later, The trio went to Michael's room and they talked more about the exams as They decided to study together and help eachother.

Meanwhile Chris was leaving the school as He heard some people gossiping about him but he completely ignored them and walked outside the school gate until he saw Salma standing there while smiling at him.

She showed him a sign to follow her as the students were leaving the school as Chris smiled and nodded.

He walked forward and followed Salma until they were away from the school as Chris was walking towards her as She looked at him.

Salma: Hey Chrissy.

Chris smiled at her as Salma continued smiling at looking at him, For the past month Chris and Salma have became good friends with eachother despite their differences. However Chris developed a crush on Salma and as the days pass by, His feelings grew stronger.

Chris: Howdy.

Salma giggled as Chris took off his headphones and was looking at her as Salma looked at him.

Salma: What were you listening too?

Chris: Oh I always listen to music when I'm leaving school.

Salma: Nice, What kind of music?

Chris: Death Metal. Wanna listen to it?

Salma: Oooh that's cool, Sure.

He gave her a piece of the headphone as Chris even wore the headphone. Both of them were really close to eachother as Chris was finding a song, Salma was staring at Chris and smiled at him as Chris played a song for her.

They were listening to the song as Salma actually liked the song.

Salma: Wow that seems really cool.

Chris: I'm really glad you liked it, But you gotta adjust the volume when you wanna listen to song like this.

Salma: *Laughs and removes the headphone* Your right, It was pretty loud.

Chris chuckled as He took off his headphone as He asked her a question.

Chris: So, Why did you call me here?

Salma: I was wondering if we can walk back to my house actually. If your not busy though

Chris: *Smiles* Sure.

She nodded and smiled at him as Both of them were talking to eachother while walking back to Salma's house.

Salma was holding Chris's hand as She was struggling to walk because her feet was hurting. Both of them continued holding hands as They were getting close to her home.

Salma: Thank you for walking me back home, Chris. I just wanted some company.

Chris: Don't worry about it, Its fine. And don't overwork yourself at home because your feet is hurting.

Salma couldn't help but smile as Both of them were standing outside her house.

Salma: Thank you. You know, I don't understand why everyone avoids you and call you troublemaker.

Chris: just chuckled and fixed his hair as Salma spoke to him.

Salma: Deep down, You care and love alot. That's what I really like about you.

Chris smiled at her as Salma was looking at him.

Chris: Its not a big deal to me, Salma but thank you for the kind words. I'll be there for my loved ones.

Salma smiled and fixed Chris's hair as Both of them were smiling at eachother before Salma shared a kiss with him. His eyes were widen as She broke the kiss and looked at him.

Salma: To be honest, I really like you Chris. Even if you were my student, You were actually someone that was there for me, cared about me and made me feel happy everytime.

Hayek was looking at him as Chris was staring at her before he gave a smile to her.

Chris: You know, I really liked you as well Salma. I even felt like you cared alot about me even after the fights I cause or the trouble I make. You just seem to understand me alot.

Chris hugged her as Salma hugged him back as He continued smiling and whispered to her ear.

Chris: I'll always be there for you.

Salma felt really happy as She hugged Chris tightly as She said something.

Salma: I know your an amazing person, You can fix your mistakes.

They continued hugging eachother as They broke the hug and shared another Chris together before saying goodbye to eachother as Salma went to her house.

Meanwhile Kaya and Seth were talking to eachother outside the school as students were talking and leaving the school as Seth spoke to her.

Seth: *Sighs* These exams are gonna be something.

Kaya: I'm excited though.

Seth: Of course you would, Studying is your favourite thing but it's not for me.

Kaya: Don't worry Seth, You gotta try and study hard.

Seth: *Yawns* That's true. . . Anyways what's going on between you and Alex?

Kaya: Us? Nothing honestly. We have became really good friends.

Seth: Thats great to hear. Honestly alot has happened for the two months, You know with Priscilla and Aj.

Kaya: I understand, But I'm making sure he gets better.

Seth: Same here, I never really liked Priscilla and When he started dating her, It really shocked me.

Kaya was listening to him as Seth continued speaking to her.

Seth: Same scenario for Aj, Except the good thing was he didn't dated her.

Kaya: Thats true, I told him everything before he went out with Aj.

Seth: Thats right, He was about to deal with two troublemakers. . . Speaking of him, There he is.

Kaya: Oh! I'll go talk to him right now.

Seth: *Chuckles* Alright then.

Kaya smiled and ran towards Alex as Seth was smiling to himself and watched the two talk to eachother as Seth always hoped that Kaya and Alex would be together atleast.

Kaya: Hey Alex!

Alex: Hi Blueberry.

Kaya had a huge smile on her face as Alex chuckled and smiled at her.

Alex: Thats what your friends called you on kindergarten right?

Kaya: Thats right, Its been awhile since I heard it.

Alex: I see then.

Alex had a smile on his face as Kaya and Alex were having a conversation together before Alex decided to bring Kaya over to his house.

Later on, They made it to Alex's house as Kaya greeted Alex's mother and Both of them went to the room as They sat down and were talking to eachother, Kaya had a huge smile and continued admiring Alex.

Soon, They decided to study together and be prepared for the exams, Alex was writing on his notebook while Kaya was reading but kept staring at Alex.

Alex: *Notices Kaya*Is everything okay?

Kaya: *Blushes* Yeah. . .

Alex smiled at her which made Kaya smile at him.

Alex: You need a glass of water?

Kaya: Um sure, I feel thirsty.

Alex nodded and got up as He left the room as Kaya was looking at his notebook as She decided to do something.

Soon, Alex got up and gave the glass of water to her as She thanked him and was drinking. Alex was looking at her before he noticed something written on it.

I love you.

Alex was confused and shocked as He looked at Kaya who was blushing and was looking at the wall as Alex was silent and continued staring at her.

Alex: Kaya?

Kaya was silent as She turned and looked at him while her cheeks were red as They were looking at eachother.

Alex: Did you write this on my book?

Kaya was silent as Alex was looking at her and knew it was her. Kaya was looking at her book as Alex continued staring at her before she said something.

Kaya: No. . .

Alex was looking at her as Kaya was looking at the book before Alex moved her hair as Kaya looked shocked and stared at Alex as He smiled at her.

Alex: You know, You can just tell me.

Kaya was looking at Alex as He smiled a little before Kaya cleared her throat.

Kaya: Okay, I actually. . . Had a crush on you since I arrived at this school. I really liked you but you were dating Priscilla at that time.

Alex was looking at her as Kaya was silent and looked at Alex.

Kaya: I really do like you-

Alex: I love you too Kaya, You were there for me when I went through my breakup with Priscilla and even told me to not go near Aj. I appreciate it alot.

Kaya was shocked as Alex was smiling at her before Kaya had a huge smile on her face as she hugged him, Alex smiled and hugged her back.

Both of them were hugging eachother as Alex's mother saw both of them because Alex left the door open a little as She had a huge smile on her face and walked away.

Meanwhile Benjamin bought his friends and Ariel to his house as They were sitting while Jessica and Cassie were yelling.

Jessica: I'm so angry and stressed!!

Cassie: Why did the exams came now!? I hate it!

Jessica: ME TOO!!!

Shawn and Benjamin jumped as They looked at eachother by Jessica's sudden raise in her voice.

Benjamin: What the?

Shawn: Geez, Jess you need to calm down.

Benjamin: You should tell Cassie.

Jessica: I'm just telling my frustration!

Ariel: *Laughs* The look on Benjamin and Shawn's face though.

Shawn: Jessica, Cassie. Look we studied and learned alot of stuff, And thanks to Benjamin on helping us with some things but we gotta deal with it one way or another.

Cassie; I'm still not ready though.

Benjamin: Maybe it won't be that bad. Let me ask a chemistry question, When a beam of white rays is dispersed by a prism which colour will be refracted to a larger extent?

Jessica: I don't know!

Benjamin sighed and laid his head on the table as Ariel was laughing while Shawn was holding his laughter before Benjamin looked at Jessica.

Benjamin: I thought I already told you about this. Its Violet.

Jessica was silent as Shawn asked Cassie a question.

Shawn: Cassie, Why is the ice slippery?

Cassie: Its not because I'm slipping right now because of the exams!

Benjamin gave a stare while Shawn facepalmed as Ariel continued laughing.

Benjamin: Okay, You both need to relax right now okay?

Jessica and Cassie were staring and crossed their arms as Shawn was talking to them while Ariel sat next to Benjamin with a smile on her face.

Ariel; Don't worry, Cassie and Jessixa are just stressed out. They will calm down soon.

Benjamin: I know that actually.

Ariel: You should be our teacher, Maybe exams would be fun then.

Benjamin chuckled as Ariel smiled and played with his hair as Benjamin was smiling at her.

Benjamin: I don't know how would that be.

Ariel: Aww come on, Your the coolest and I won't be taking my eyes off of you when your teaching on the board because of how handsome you are.

Benjamin's eyes were widen as He coughed and started blushing as Ariel had a huge smile on her face as He looked at her and smiled.

Meanwhile Anne and her friends along with Orlando were also at Anne's house as They were thinking about the exams and talked about how frustrated they were.

Amanda: Great, I'm so "Excited" for the exams.

Keira: Hahaha Same here! I love studying.

Scarlett: So true, I'm gonna spend my whole day studying.

Anne: This is definitely great news

Orlando was seen laughing at the sarcasm of the girls as He was smiling at them as the girls looked at him.

Scarlett: Why are you laughing?

Orlando: *Laughs* I never knew you girls love to study.

Amanda: Do we? No of course not!

Orlando: Hahaha I knew it.

Keira: This is just urgh. . I hate this.

Anne: My dad even told me to focus on my studies when I called him about the exams.

Orlando: This is going to be a busy time for everyone.

Keira: How are you so calm, Orlando!?

Orlando: Uhh I don't know what I can do if I get upset.

Scarlett: What do you mean? You like exams!?

Orlando: What? No. I'm saying because If I get upset the exams won't even get cancelled.

Amanda: Well you do have a point.

Anne: Whatever! Can we talk about something else? My blood is boiling from this.

Keira: Sure, Lets talk about that one Instagram post I saw.

The girls were talking to eachother as They were trying to change the topic and crack some jokes but Anne still felt upset, Orlando noticed her as He smiled and gave Anne a small hug.

Orlando: Don't worry, Anne.

Anne: I'm frustrated.

Orlando: I know I know. But I dont want to see you upset.

Anne couldn't help but smile as the girls were silent and smiled at them as Anne hugged him.

Anne: Your always the best.

Scarlett: Aww you two are so cute!

Amanda: Right! Girls should get a man like Orlando.

Orlando laughed as Anne was smiling at them while they continued talking to eachother and all of them decided to gossip.

Meanwhile Jack was at his house as He washed his face and changed his clothes, Jack was at his room as He decided to start studying a little early today.

He was thinking alot about the exams and felt a bit stressed out but he tried to relax himself, While he was reading. Jack heard his Mom calling his name as He went downstairs.

Jack: Yes Mom?

Jack's mother: Jack, There is a girl that wants to see you.

Jack was confused until He walked towards his Mom before he saw who it was.

Chloe: Hii!

Jack was shocked as his mother was smiling at them, Chloe was holding a tray on her hand as Jack walked towards Chloe.

Jack: Hey Chloe.

Chloe: I wanted to give you some cookies actually.

Jack had a smile on his face as He took the tray from her hands as His mother spoke.

Jack's Mother: You know her?

Jack: Yeah I do. . . She's my girlfriend.

Jack's mother was shocked and had a smile on her face as Chloe was smiling.

Jack's Mother: Oh wow, How come you never told me?

Jack: Sorry, I was actually gonna tell you.

Jack's Mother: Its fine. How about you come inside, Chloe?

Chloe had a smile on her face as She walked inside as Jack's mom smiled at them before walking away as Jack was looking at her.

Chloe: Your mother is so kind.

Jack: Thank you Chloe.

Chloe: *Kisses his cheek* Its fine, I hope you like the cookies I made for you.

He smiled at her as Both of them sat at the couch together as They were about the exams.

Chloe: Are you ready for it?

Jack: I should be.

Chloe: Don't worry Jack, I'll be your cheerleader!

Jack chuckles as She laughed a little and looked at him.

Chloe: Seriously though, Don't feel nervous and stressed.

Jack: Thank you so much, Chloe.

Jack held her hand as Chloe was smiling and blushing while Jack's mother saw both of them. Soon they decided to try the cookies out as Jack and his mother liked it.

As time went by, Everyone was enjoying themselves while thinking about school.

Thats what high school is like, Study more and well and experience love, friendship and many more but it also includes troubles and problems.

A/N: This is the final chapter to The Road Ahead. Thank you so much for reading! And thank you all for the support on this book. I really appreciate it ❤️ :)

Epilogue will come out soon!

Stay strong and take care of yourselves! :)