Chapter 3

Geography class was everyone's favorite period. Why?
The teacher of course! He's funny and chill. He's told the class a lot of funny and scary experiences he's encountered in his lifetime.

"For today you will all create a fictitious country!" He announces.
Some students get excited why others groan.
Jesse got excited for this project.

He's good at making things up along the way especially when they have this freedom.

"Buuuut-! But. You will have to add governments, natural resources, currency, jobs, mountains, valleys, blah blah blah blah. Blah," the teachers words ceased away as Jesse's face scrunched into a frown.

He was in the clouds thinking about his new country that he hadn't noticed all the sudden noise around him.
All the chairs were being moved!

"Jesse! Stop daydreaming," his classmate shook his shoulder.
"I wasn't daydreaming," Jesse turned around to see the boy already taking out paper and a pen.

"Maximum of three people per group! Alright time starts...now."
The teacher walks to his desk.

Angie's desk was right in front of Jesse's desk so she turns around only to be faced by his back.
She draws back and ponders.
He said a maximum of three people. Maybe I can work with Jesse!

She smiles at the idea but is interrupted by a blonde boy tapping on her desk with a pen.

Angie looks up at the smiling boy who says, "Do you mind if I use your desk to work with these two boys? I'm sorry. You can use mine if you want."

Angie turns around to look at Jesse and Ty who were as curious and shocked as she was. They probably weren't expecting to work with this popular boy.

Angie gives her famous fake smile and gathers her belongings.
"Not at all. I'm sure you'll all do great with this assignment."

Lukas notices her tone and quickly says, "Angie, please. I asked if you minded. It's okay if you do."
"No! Lukas, you can sit here. I'll go...," she trails off as her eyes search the room for two people groups so far.

Good for her, she finds her loyal classmate and friend Jess.
"With Jesse!" Angie smiles.

Lukas smiles back and follows Angie's gaze at Jess. His eyes soften for a split second.

Angie ignores his reaction to the name and just walks toward Jess' table.
Another shock comes to her when she sees the famous red head chatting with Jess.

Jess looks up, "Angie! Sit down. With you, this group is complete!"

She sits down and stares at Petra. She looks way prettier up close.
"I don't think we had the chance to meet. I'm Petra," she holds out her hand.
Angie shakes it and responds with her name.

"Alright then! Lets get started with this project. I'm so excited." Jess grins.

Petra looks at her and then at Jesse across the room.
"You're just like that boy over there. Hyper, sporty, and cute."

Jess smiles at the compliment and looks at Jesse who was enjoying talking to his group.

"Actually, he's my brother," Jess begins to draw the shape of their fantasy country.

Petra raises an eyebrow.
"Ah. That's interesting. I didn't know."

"Yeah. A lot of people were shocked when they found out."

Petra nods and glances around the room at her new classmates.
One boy who was in a group with two other kids, caught her eye.

He looked bummed and bored.
Andy. Was it?

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