Carl and his friends were at their usual spot- the back of the school. They seemed to find solace there and they also made important decisions there. They were the only ones that didn't find the place as a terror and it was rather soothing to them.
Carl sat on a tree stump while Harry and Jeff stood up. It was out of will.
"We noticed something recently." Jeff started the conversation.
"And what'd that be?" Carl said, standing up thereby showing enthusiasm in the new found matter.
"Why are you so close to Melissa these days?" Jeff queried. And
"Yeah I thought you detested her because she's Cody's sister." Harry said, folding his arms with a frown.
Carl exhaled. He nodded his head and grimaced.
"I wasn't to use that to get back at those two nerds".
"How do you intend to do that?" Harry asked.
"It's not hard. I will convince her to be my girlfriend and then shatter her fragile and stupid heart into pieces. I will get them through her." Casey said with a maniacal laughter.
"That's so cool bro. you are so smart". Harry said.
"I wasn't even reasoning to that respect. You are the man." Jeff added.
"Exactly, anyone who gets in my way gets easily mashed like a tomato." Carl said, cracking his knuckles.
"Let's get out of here already. It's closing time". Jeff suggested. The trio walked back into the school after they had gotten their fill of truancy for the day.
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The bell for lunch break chimed. Students thronged out of their various classes. Most of them headed to the cafeteria but Melissa wanted to be exceptional for the day. She walked into the football stadium and sat on one of the spectators' seat. She just wanted to be alone for no reason.
She sat down in silence for about five minutes. She looked up and saw Carl approaching. He finally got to her.
"Hi. Carl. She said waving to him with a smile.
"I'm good. What about you?"
"It's the same here. Sit beside me." She offered, displaying a radiant smile on her face.
"Thanks". He said and sat down.
"By the way, you are absent in class most of the time".
"Yes, I don't want to be the teacher's pet. Only weaklings do that".
"Although I attend, I'm not attentive sometimes. With my ear pods in my ear, I'm listening to the upbeat montage song I released last week. It was the one I released at that music fest concert."
"I agree with you. Studying is for saps. Besides, I've listened to the song and it's the best."
"Thanks".
Carl twiddled out of nervousness. He was about to ask the most popular girl in school out.
"Do you like me just as I like you?" He asked, regaining his boldness. The quest
"Yes, I like you." She said with a smile that revealed her perfect dentition.
"How about we date?" He asked, doubting the effect the question would trigger.
"Yes, yes and yes." She said and kissed him on the lips.
"This is working faster than I had expected". He said to himself and smirked.