31: One of the Best Days

Jarren’s POV

           I closed my locker and headed to first period as the bell rang. I hadn’t seen Jillie, so I was assuming she was late. I walked into the classroom and took my seat at the back. I lay my head on the desk and pretended to be asleep. I learned that girls were less likely to try to talk to me if they thought I was sleeping. I sat in class that way the entire time until the bell rang.

           I made my way to Chemistry and sat at my table. Jillie came in a few minutes later with a girl with black hair. She and Jillie had a few of the same facial features, and she was short like Jillie. She was only a little taller. Maybe about five foot three or so. Jillie took a stool from an emp