Lessons Learned I

Rachel and I met up at the Bean Scene after class on Friday.

"How much homework did you get?" I mumbled dully while stirring my coffee.

She groaned.

"Too much."

"Pfft, same here. At least you're not in chemistry with Ms. Geoff..."

"I hated chemistry last year. It sucked."

"It's a pain in the ass. This one dude in my class keeps blowing test tubes up."

Her eyes widened.

"Yeah, I know," I mumbled. "Have you seen Alex around?"

"Yeah. We had lunch earlier."

"What's he up to?"

"Being stalked."

I gave her a weird look.

"'Stalked'?"

"Yes. By Ivy Fitzgerald."

"Dude, that chick is in my chem class. She's a bozo."

She laughed.

"Bozo?"

"Yeah. Did you ever see that show? I had to watch it when I babysat my cousins..."

She laughed.

"Nope. What's it about?"

"It's a couple clowns...it's pretty stupid. So, anyway, Ivy Fitzgerald has the hots for Alex, eh?"

"Oh, yeah. She hits on him like crazy."

"Poor Alex..."

"I know..." She paused. "He's a good guy."

"Yeah..." I smiled a little. "He's cute. I'm surprised he's single."

"I know. From what I hear, he's got a crush on someone." She snickered. "I think I know who it is."

"Who?" I asked, already knowing the answer.

"I think he likes you. He got all defensive when I asked."

I burst out laughing.

"Whooaa, you've got the wrong girl, Rachel. He told me who he likes...I'm just not allowed to tell you who it is."

"Well, why not?! I feel left out!"

I looked down at my watch; my eyes widened.

"Rach, I am so sorry, I have to meet Joseph. I'm almost five minutes late."

She smiled.

"No problem. Have fun."

"Thanks. See ya." I got up and hurried out the door.