Chapter 10

"Hey hunny I was just about to call you... is everything alright?" Mom asked in that worry tone mother's use.

"Yeah. I'm just hungry" I said partially honestly.

"Baby girl, you're eating way more than usual although, I'm not complaining. I'll make something yummy for you" mom walked over to me, placing a soft kiss on the middle of my forehead.

I smiled back hugging her tightly. I never dreamed of having a loving mother, friends, going to private school getting the best education, always having FOOD available - it felt surreal like a children fantasy book. Maybe, I do have a fairy godmother out there. But then, there's that incident from last night hearing her voice pleading for help. Unless I'm imagining things from the guilt I felt of living as someone else.

"mommy, I want to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hemsworth. I have some follow up questions about ... my recovery" I said biting my fingernails.

"Are you feeling okay? What's the matter?" mom sounded concerned. Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned the doctor at all.

"I'm perfectly fine. I just wanted to ask if It's okay to join the cheerleading team and just follow up on my progress" I lied.

"Aw my baby girl wants to be a cheerleader. That's new, you never showed any interest in cheerleading. Anyhow, I'll set up an appointment as soon as possible. Now eat young lady"

I hope the doctor can provide an explanation to the voice I keep hearing. After I satisfied my hunger, I lay on my bed thinking about that weird old lady. I took out my laptop typing in the search bar, "switching body from organ transplant" it sounded crazier typed than in my head. Some of these internet people had some crazy story of waking up as a dog form and barking, others claim to live in another dimension, a parallel universe. These are all insane theories that still don't answer my question about a possible body switch from a transplant. Frustrated, I slammed the laptop shut, closing my eyes so I can somehow magically go to sleep.

ugh I. can't. sleep.

"Jaye, if you can hear me, sing the Spongebob Squarepants theme song" That’s it. I've lost my damn mind thinking she's somehow inside this body.

(The words in Italic is Jaye speaking and bold is for Alexa)

Seriously dude

What the fuck you actually replied

Do not freak out like you did last night

How do I know this is actually you?

Well, you're gonna have to trust me on that

How is this possible?

I have no idea. From a scientific point of view; this is impossible. There's one body and two of us. I just don't understand why can't I control my OWN BODY

Did you hear that old lady calling me Alexa?

Yes

Maybe she's a witch who could see my soul trapped inside. I think we should talk to her about it

A witch? Are you joking?

You know for someone stuck with someone inside her own body, you sure are skeptical of things

Fine. Alexa, communicating with you like this drains a lot of energy so I don't have much time. We must formulate a plan, so I can get my body back without you in it.

What do you mean?

I need my actual heart back. Perhaps the transplant is what caused all this...

I can't do that. I died that night of the accident that's why my heart was donated to you. If we switch, what guarantees me that I would survive the operation?

...

Listen, i'm sorry. Seeing me live as you must be difficult. But-

Shut up. I don't want to hear your stupid apology. You just care about yourself. You're so selfish Alexa.

Hey! This is not my fault that I got stuck inside this body. Do not blame me for it. I do want to help you but not at the cost of losing my life!

Hello? Jaye?

Nothing from her. How can she react as if it's my fault? Another surgery could result in us both dying for real this time. She's not being rational about this. Turning and flipping in bed, my eyes were burning begging for sleep while my mind kept running. After a few more turns, I was feeling tired and sleepy.

***

In a blink of an eye it was Monday morning. I haven't spoken to Jaye since Saturday. If she wanted to speak to me, she could reach out on her own will. This situation is beyond frustrating but rushing in another heart transfer is not a light decision. I don't even know how to feel about it, I do want Jaye to live her life as herself and for me to somehow survive all this.

//I got tea to spill// I texted Camila looking for something to take my mind off of the whole heart transplant situation.

//Gurrrll spill. I'll pick you up in 20 mins// She replied instantly.

After the shower, I dressed in my uniform and blue converse, as usual mom styled my hair in two space buns. A red car pulled up in front of my building.

"Get in loser" Camila grinned in the passenger seat that Dee was driving. Without wasting time getting in the backseat.

"Morning. Thanks for the ride Dee"

"Spill it, what happened" Camila going straight to the gossip.

"uh nah. First coffee" We made our way to the nearest coffee shop before going to school. After grabbing our drinks, I told them about the Saturday event leaving out what happened after I got home.

"oh my gosh. So Geralt likes Rebecca but Rye and Rebecca are an item?" She gasped and Dee snorted.

"Camila, I've never said either of those things. It appears that Geralt cares about her because he invited her to hangout but she ditched him for Rye" I corrected her. I'd hate for there to be some false rumor because of me.

"That's what I meant. How dense are you Jaye not to read between the line geez. Geralt likes Rebecca that's why he invited her but then, she told him she's busy and instead chill with Rye. They were on a date and finally took them long enough. They're going make such a hot couple "

"I dunno if it was a date and don't care. It was hella quiet in the car, no one spoke on the way home. I thought they were going to argue at least. Oh well, I had a good time before they showed up"

"Woah you little ... you and Geralt hung out. alone." She turned around from her seat facing me with a flirty smile.

"yeah. Don't say it like that like we planned it. It was just a stupid bet" I brought the straw to my lips, sipping my iced coffee.

"just a bet. So why are you blushing" Camila teased.

"I am not. Dee, can you tell your cousin to calm down"

"it's too late now Jaye. You've practically informed TMZ. Now deal with it" she said parking in the school lot.

"It's too early to be in school" Dee sighed and I couldn't agree more. "c'mon we'll walk you to class".

We reached my empty classroom standing outside the hallway to chat some more. Gratefully changing the topic to Camila cheerleading practice.

"Hey guys. Hi Prez" I recognized Daniel from my class was approaching us. He was also Camila's secretary for the Newspaper Club. He was a slim tall boy with expensive glasses frames and equally high fashion sachet.

"Hey Jaye, can I see your english homework?"

"The what?" I asked back confused. I wasn't aware that we had English homework. He told me about the homework due today while pulling it out to compare.

"I forgot! Can I copy yours please? I promise I won't make it look the same" clasping my hands in a prayer, I begged. Scoffing, he still handed me his paper.

"Make it fast. Class about to start"

"Thank you so much Daniel" I sat crossed leg on the floor, I wasted no time in copying his neatly typed homework obviously changing it a bit.

"Here comes Rebecca" Camila said excitedly as Rebecca walked with Chelsea beside looking like they belong in a New York Fashion show. As they approached, a group of guys showered them in compliments while the girls talked about their perfect make up and designer shoes and bags.

"Cam, not now. I need to finish this-" Rebecca passed by us burying those crystal green eyes on me before going into the classroom. How could something so beautiful be scary at the same time, her stare made me flinched.

"Class, hand in the homework on your way in" the teacher announced.

"Jaye hurry up. You know what, give it back, if you're not going to focus" Daniel said snatching the paper from my hand.

Dee and Camila looked at each giving me a 'damn that suck' look. Ignoring them, I went back to finishing the last sentence until Camila squealed, distracting me again.

"What now Camila!" I looked up seeing Rye passing, only greeting Dee with a cool-guy "sup" head nod.

"Hey Rye" Dee greeted. He didn't bother to look down at me. Right behind Rye were Nic and Geralt joking around. Nic waved at us smiling and we smiled back.

"Hey Lee," Geralt said, leaving me wide-mouthed because he'd never acknowledge me before.

"Hi" I replied, returning back to my homework.

Once everyone was out of sight, Camila teased me about Geralt calling me by my last name to her it sounded romantic.

"Girl you're out of your damn mind. Go to your class now" I shooed them away. Right when I was about to walk in the teacher stopped me.

"Ms. Lee, can I have a word with you?" Ms. Oliver pulled me aside, my peripheral vision seeing the whole class staring.

"Jayelina, it's without a doubt that you're a model student. However, recently your performance in class have dropped. If your grades do not improve, i'm afraid that you would have be placed in a non honors class. Is not easy for me to say this but, please bring up your grades" She said sounding sincere. I been distracted with silly stuff not paying attention in class. Reality slapping me on the face. It's true I have not been taken my classes seriously; missing assignments and not paying attention.

This is all your fault. Do you have any idea how hard I worked to get in this school?!

Jayelina shouting was making my head pound.

I'm sorry! I'll try my best to get better grades and do the homework. Please stop shouting. I internally replied, massaging my temples.

The teacher looked at me confused with a slightly terrified face. I probably looked crazy to her holding my head and pulling out my hair.