The science fair ended, but the tension between Xander and Romeo didn’t. Because of Xander’s little slip up, Romeo has been keeping a close eye on him. The conversation about Xander’s slip up was only postponed because Xander threw the napkin with the dead body of the roach inside towards us. Even I was surprised when he suddenly pulled a Hailey May Collins stunt. Of course, I did not scream, but Romeo, on the other hand, ran out of the venue as fast as he could. Thankfully, Romeo, as Ethan, no longer has the opportunity to ask him about it. To put it another way, it's been awkward between the three of us since. “Why is it that you guys still sit at MY table even though our project is over?” I ask irritably during lunchtime when the two decides to sit with me. “For the last time, Hailey. This is not your table. This is the school’s property.” Xander responds, eating his meal in peace. “You.” I glare at him. “You have friends! Why do you want to sit here!?” “I was hoping to

It is starting to become worse. The rumours, I mean. A lot of them have been circulating the idea that Felisha and Gabrielle were a thing, but it quickly ends out of jealousy for mine and Eliot’s modeling work. “This is such a mess. I thought that clearing our relationship would be the end of it.” I say, scrolling through social media and reading all the news about Felisha and Gabrielle. Just as I am reading an article, Xander snatches my phone. “Hey!” “That’s enough of that!” Xander scolds me, glowering like there's no tomorrow. I assure you that Xander and I are friends. He’s only acting grumpy because he is supposed to tutor me. “You read a lot more of those articles than your textbooks.” “At least articles have scoops.” I point out. “The textbook can help you get a score on the test.” Xander retorts. Damn it. He’s got a good point. With a defeated sigh, I slump on my seat. Sheen lets out a mocking laugh, earning a slap at the back of his head from Sandy. “You’re one to t

I try to think of reasons why the two of them would be hanging out together, but my mind keeps drawing a blank, save for one. I need Xander’s gaze and to make some hand gestures that I know he’d understand. ‘If she’s keeping you hostage, do you want me to beat her up?’ I merely punched my right fist to my left while discreetly looking at Vanessa before meeting Xander’s eyes again. Immediately, Xander got the message and was aggressively shaking his head. “Hey, you’re Gabrielle, right?” Ethan starts to wonder while looking at Xander. He already knows Gabrielle’s true identity is Xander, so he is trying his best to keep things normal. Ethan, thank goodness he is not a useless companion, begins to ask the question that has been bothering me. “Who are you with?” You know what? Forget what I just said. He just asked the wrong question. Still, I have to admit that it is better than nothing. Xander starts to turn to Vanessa. His face frowns uncomfortably when she starts to cling to him

I am just enjoying getting pampered by the makeup artist in my private room in the studio when I hear a loud knock on my door. “Hailey!” Xander’s booming voice is enough to startle my hair and makeup artists from their work. Despite how angry Xander sounds, I can’t help but smile. “Oh, boy. It seems like I have a guest!” I clasp my hands together in fake delight before looking at my hair and makeup artists. “Would you two mind to leave and let the kind visitor inside?” The two look at me strangely. The word ‘crazy’ might not be so far from their minds at my reaction. They start to excuse themselves and open the door for me, letting Xander, dressed as Gabrielle, head inside. He looks furious, obviously. Why wouldn’t he be? I just did something that I knew he wouldn’t like. “Hi, Gabrielle. I am so glad that you can make it.” I batted my eyelashes innocently and clasped my hands together. “Hai—Felisha, what is the meaning of this!?” He tries to keep his voice low, but considering

Romeo’s plan sucks. For a while, it did work. I noticed Xander sparing us glances at school whenever he could. He would occasionally stalk us, which is weird considering that it’s Xander. We all know that Xander has a proud personality, which is why it is something that he will never do. Weirdo. One time, I have had enough of the awkwardness between us, and I try to approach him myself, but he just runs away like a scared cat. Again, he’s a weirdo. We did speak for a short time and it seems like he is starting to open up a bit, but whenever I mention Vanessa, his mood starts to change and he avoided me once more. Romeo and I were thinking about “breaking up” since the plan seems to be failing. There aren’t that much sponsors who wants Ethan, Felisha, Vanessa, and Gabrielle in one screen because the ship of Felisha and Gabrielle are still too strong that they are afraid of backlashes from them. Over the course of pretending to be lovers, I hate to admit it, but Romeo and I ha