“Sorry” I said, getting into the car, and swiftly putting into gear, before speeding off. “Belts on for safety kids.” I grinned at both Ms Kennard and Alice, who had already exchanged light conversation.

I thanked the lord that Alice was to be dropped off before Ms Kennard. I might actually get a few minutes to talk to her and find out some insider information. I pulled up outside Al’s house a couple of minutes later, “Right Al, I’ll catch you tomorrow morning. Give me a buzz if you need some chemistry notes.” I lied purposely, so Ms K would this I was totally into studying and stuff. Al gave me a confused laugh before she headed up her drive. I was putty.

Once I started the car Ms K started conversation, she had a weird smile on, which intrigued me. “I didn’t know you did chemistry?” she said, whit that sly grin again.

“Uh, yeah.” I coughed, “I do. Why?”

“Well, while you were in your little day dream earlier. Alice informed me as to what subject you too were doing.”

“Oh right, yeah, about that.” I cringed.

“Well fucking done Bette, Lie. The best way to start a relationship. And you were caught. Idiot.” Oh my god, i felt like punching my own head in right now. Why don’t I just stop thinking sometimes!?

I was so red my this stage, so I kept my eyes on the road, knowing, Ms Kennard’s were on me.

I decided honesty is the best. “I’m not that good in school, but I try. I thought sounding all chemistry whizz and stuff would impress you and so I said that thing when Alice left and little did I know that you already knew, what I didn’t know you knew. But now i know and well, you see. I..”

“Bette chill right. It’s okay. I see what happened. It’s cool.” She smiled and i just continued driving.

She laughed, making me look over to her.

“You wanted to impress me.” She said quietly with a giggle.

“Shut up, Miss” I said, a little more confidently, “i can drop you off here, if you want.”

“What is this Bette? Blackmailing a teacher into being nice? Never heard that one before?”