Lunch time rolls around and like any other food deprived teenager, I get to the lunch room as quickly as possible. When I'm scoping out the room for a seat a hand shoots up. That hand happens to belong to Rich surprisingly. Even more surprising, he's looking straight at me. I run over to him and take a seat. While putting my tray on the table, I take quick notice that Jenna, Chloe, Brooke, and Jake are here too. No Jeremy and Christine. Why do they want to sit with me then?

"Hey Michael," Jake says with a smile.

"Hey," I reply quietly. I'm not that bad around new people. I just quiet down a bit when I'm unfamiliar with them.

"We have Second Period Chemistry right?" Rich asks. I nod. "Do you have a partner for the project yet?" I shake my head. "Do you wanna be partners? I don't understand what we're learning and I was hoping being partners with you would help. Jeremy says you're great at that stuff and you have good memorization tips."

"Uh, sure! One of us just has to go to the classroom to sign us up."

"Great! I'll do that on my way to Spanish."

Just then, Jeremy walks over with Christine latched to his arm. They take their seats, Jeremy next to me and Christine on the other side of him.

"Sorry we're late. So what were you guys talking about?" Christine says with a smile.

"We were just discussing the science project," Rich answers.

Suddenly Jenna perks up and slams her hands onto the table. "We should have a giant sleep over!"

"Who's house though?" Jake asks.

"Mine would be available," Chloe offers. "My parents are off on business for the week."

"So, this Friday?" Jeremy asks.

"That's good for me," Chloe says. Everyone else simultaneously agrees by talking over each other with similar responses.

"What about you Michael?" Jake asks.

I look up from my try and swallow my food which causes me to choke from it not being chewed all the way. I continue as if nothing happens, "Uh, sure. That sounds fun."

Everyone starts laughing at my little incident so I join them. At least there's a bit of humor here.

Once everyone calms down Chloe speaks up again. "I have the key to the beer and wine cabinets so we can really have some fun." Cheers erupt around the table.

"Jeremy tells us you have a weed stash Michael. You should bring some," Jake says. The others join him in silent pleads.

"Sure. I'll be sure to bring some." My parents should be gone by then. They said they only have a week. I'll be able to run in real quick for my weed.

The bell rings. Everyone stands up to throw away their trash before heading to their classes. Friday. I'm actually looking forward to it.

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Feel free to point out any errors or typos because I can't catch them all when I read over this again okay thanks.