Challenger

Sam's POV*******

I was still annoyed with that girl! Did she have to show her appreciation by clinging to me like a fudging cat?!

My mind was still clouded so I pulled out my books to read. I could hear voices from the door of the class and I saw Richie talking with a girl. I peered closely and was both surprised and annoyed to see Cat girl!

I quickly buried myself in my book but I couldn't help glancing at them from time to time. I saw Richie's ears turn red. She must have said something to make Richie blush.

They finally ended their discussion but I saw her glance at me. Our eyes met for probably a nanosecond, then she winked.

What the?!

I didn't know if it was just my mind playing tricks or she really winked at me, because she had already turned her gaze back to Richie.

Richie must not have noticed that her friend's focus was on me for a second, but I noticed! She winked at me! What a sly fox!

I saw her leave and Richie walked into the class and sat beside me.

"Hey Sam" she greeted me with a warm smile that I didn't see her give her friend.

"Hi"

"Ready for the test?"

"Is that even a question?", A voice I recognized butted.

I and Richie turned to Oliver that had just walked in. He repeated his statement before taking his seat from Richie "Is that even a question? Sam would give the teacher a dollar for a test! That's how serious he is with this!"

Richie giggled "You're right, Oliver"

"I know I am. I know Sam more than any of you!"

He was right, but that was because he was the only classmate that I thought was most tolerable and bearable to stand our closeness.

"Well, because you're best friends" said Richie

"He's not my best friend" I muttered but they couldn't hear me.

"Haha" Oliver chuckled.

That was when Fiona walked into the class with her can of Sprite.

Seriously, could that girl last a day without Sprite?

She was one of the shortest in the class, but she was the most feared. She could beat the living daylights out of you only if she felt like, we called her Fifi, but deep down she could be nice to people.

Oliver was a dark skinned guy that was still battling with acne. He wasn't handsome, but he wasn't ugly either. He liked to barb his hair real low, so that his skin could be seen. Honestly, the low cut fits him better than hair did.

Fifi was a light skinned blonde that carried traces of brown in her hair. She was short and slightly busty and had fast hands and a sharp mouth.

"Lenard can never play with school. He'd sell his family to graduate if he could."

Sell my family? That was quite a highly overated statement. I didn't hate my family.

"I wonder if he could last a day without studying?", Said Oliver.

I could not.

"Whaaaaat? You want Lenard to die? Books are his life force!" Fifi let out an exaggerated gasp.

I rolled my eyes and faced my book again.

Fifi sat in front of me and said "I need someone to explain the topic for the test"

Oliver rolled his eyes "You waltz in the class, looking like you're ready for anything they throw at you, but then you ask for someone to summarize the details for you"

"It's my way of Reading" Fifi snorted.

Oliver pulled out his book and started explaining. I started to correct him in the places where he was wrong and Fifi groaned.

"I wish they'd just cancel the stupid test"

I looked up at her closely and she smirked "Hahaha! Can you see that?!"

Oliver seemed amused "You're right when you said he would sell his family"

She was? I just... Really wanted this test.

~~~

"The test has been cancelled"

I froze hearing those words from the teacher's lips.

"Sir, Don't cancel it please" I begged him.

The teacher just looked at me as though I had gone crazy.

I sat back down feeling annoyed that the teacher had canceled the test I had worked so hard on.

Oliver leaned in to my right and whispered "maybe if you give him a dollar now, he might reconsider about the test"

Even though his words were weird and crazy, I thought that it could work so I stood up and I shouted "Sir, I will give you $5 if you give us a test!"

The teacher and everyone else looked shocked. Everyone was surprised by my words. The teacher just asked me to sit down and I frowned.

"Hey, dude. Brighten up, some of us didn't study for that test. It's a Monday Blessing"

"That is not my problem! It's yours! I don't care whether your lazy butts didn't read well enough. I worked hard for this test and nothing else is my concern except that test!"

Oliver blinked and looked away "Okay" he said coldly.

I didn't care if I hurt Oliver. I only cared about the test.

I don't care if it's true.

I would certainly sell my kidney for that test!

~~~

Angel's POV******

I was looking forward to my next class- English.

I loved that class like cats love catnip. Especially when it came to writing.

No, not letters and stuff, I meant story writing.

It was so fun to let out all my freakiness that was bottled up inside my head and just pour it out on paper for people to read.

"What are you writing this time?" A short guy, Justin asked me as he scooted closer.

Most of my classmates were my friends, because we all had something we were known uniquely for.

"Hmmm. I guess, I'll write about... An urchin" I smiled.

Justin pulled a look "Urchin?"

I nodded and started writing. He peeked over my shoulder and I saw my 4 close friends walk by.

"Hey, Angie" they chimed.

I squealed "Beatrice! Vivian! Aya! Glory!"

I squeezed them all and they smiled.

Beatrice flashed puppy dog eyes "Are you eating today? We wanted to invite you to the cafeteria"

I shrugged "Yeah, sure"

Beatrice pulled her long blonde hair back "Yay! Don't worry! It's on Vivian!"

Vivian turned red "What?"

Beatrice turned to her with an innocent face "What, you said you had money to by lunch for the whole school"

"I wasn't planning on buying it for the whole school"

"It's not the whole school, it's just us 5"

Vivian scowled "Why don't you get your boyfriend to pay?"

Beatrice blushed "I don't want to bother him"

Right on cue, two guys came forward and stood behind Beatrice.

"Hey beautiful" the blonde one whispered in her ears.

Blood rushed up to her cheeks "A-Allen"

"Hey" Tad breathed into Vivian's ears huskily.

Vivian smacked him away, but her nose was pink "5 feet mister"

Allen turned Beatrice around and smirked "I couldn't help but wonder if I could whisk this goddam princess away"

Beatrice used her hands to cover her face as she got redder.

Awwwn. What a sight to see. I'm waiting for my own love ya know? My love life's been a mess.

"Don't worry, Al. She's all yours" I told him

I turned to Beatrice "Maybe another time" I winked.

Beatrice nodded and the two walked off with their lovers.

Glory and Aya turned to me and asked for my stories.

I stretched my arms "They've gone places. Been around ya know?"

The two looked confused.

"What do you mean?" Aya asked.

"My books have gone so far. To behind and beyond! I just hope they make it to Disney" I huffed.

Glory rolled her eyes "You and Disney. Why can't you be obsessed with normal stuff like kdrama"

I gave her a look "Because I don't want to be a part of this unrequited love you have with Asian actors and BTS. Allen might lose Beatrice to BTS"

Glory shook her head "That's not the point"

I stood up to leave after hearing the bell

"I'm not making a point. I'm making a circle"

I saw the two wearing a confused look and sighing with helplessness. I was a nutcase; Everyone's nutcase

"Angie!" I heard my two fam pals call.

We were family in the class. Gracie was the mother and Evelyn was her cute lil beany daughter. I, on the other hand, was the Godmother, choosing only to appear when I felt like.

"Gracie! Evie!" I squealed and they ran up to me

"You having lunch? It's on Gracie!" Evelyn beamed.

I smiled. Of course. Gracie's mom was rich and wanted everyone to know that so Gracie was bestowed with riches. She also brought amazing food and snacks from home. I loved her, because we had similar taste of music and she was a generous girl.

We linked hands and headed for the cafe to get our lunches.

I paid 5 bucks for my meal and Gracie showered us with drinks and snacks.

I was giggling and laughing when Evelyn spoke up "Are you going to eat that doughnut, Angie? And that drink, too"

I rolled my eyes "Haven't you had enough, Evie. You know that even if you eat a whole house, you won't grow any taller than this. I'm surprised by how much you eat in a day. How do you not get fatter?"

Gracie chuckled "Simple, because she's getting heavier"

Evelyn hit both of us playfully and we laughed.

I told them that I'd leave the the cafe early.

"Okay. Take your snacks along, cuz I don't think I can stop Evie from eating it all. She could fry a brain for food, you know?"

I giggled and took my snacks along.

I was just walking by Richie's class when I found a loner boy seating on his own, with a book in his hands. Oh, this is going to be fun.

~~~

Sam's POV******

I had already rejected all my mates' invitations to sit with them for lunch. I didn't want to be stuck with having a conversation with them. I forgot to bring lunch from home and I was starving, so I brought out a math textbook and started solving.

I felt someone's presence in front of me and I found the same sly Cat girl sitting weirdly on the seat in front of me.

"What are you doing here?!" I snapped on horror.

She flashed a toothy grin and took a quick glance at my textbook.

"What are you doing here?" I repeated my question in a menacing voice

She smiled and waved her hands "I just wanted to see you"

I narrowed my eyes and scoffed "You've seen me, now leave"

Her smile broadened and I couldn't help but stare at a small cute dimple that only appeared on her left cheek.

Wait! Why did I just notice that?!

"I wanted to admire my Knight's splendorous beauty. Why don't you take off that mask of ice, so that I can be bathed by your warm rays"

I blinked. Why did that sound so... Cheesy?

"The only rays you'll be getting from me are dark rays" I muttered.

"Ouch" she chuckled and I saw her lift a donut to her mouth.

Grooooooowwwwwwl

Everywhere was silent. I felt all my colors rush up to my cheeks in embarrassment. Why did my body betray me like that? I usually have control over my own body! What's wrong with me.

She glanced at her donut that was inches away from her mouth.

She dropped the snack and a drink on my table and flashed me a sweet smile. Not the big silly ones from before. For some reason, my heart jumped.

What was that?

"Eat. I've eaten already so I don't need more" she said.

I muttered a thank you and ate.

She smiled as she watched me eat my food. It felt awkward and creepy.

"What's your name?" She asked. I was surprised that she couldn’t recognize me. Everyone seemed to know almighty Samuel Lenard.

I finally realized that I had been pushing her away and she gave me snacks. I felt somewhat touched.

"It's Sam"

"Sam?"

"Yeah. Samuel Lenard" I repeated

She giggled "Well, you're really cute, Samuel Lenard"

I choked on my drink and felt my cheeks redden.

She stood up and touched my nose with her index finger "And you have a challenger"

She skipped along humming a merry tune and I could feel my heart racing.

What just happened?

A challenger?