"What up?" I greeted as I closed the dorm door behind me.

I was surprised to see the only inhabitant of the room was Hannah, who was pacing uncontrollably.

"I've really gone and done it now" she says and I'm not sure if she's talking to me or herself.

"Hold on" I say as I move towards her and grab her by her shoulders

"What the heck is going on?" I ask roaming her face for answers and all that comes to view is a look of sheer panic.

"Okay" she exhales deeply before looking me in the eye.

"You know how you were really bummed out about not being able to attend Chem class?"

I nodded remembering the incident like it was just yesterday. Because it was just yesterday.

"So I was talking to Amy and Lily about it and after hearing how bummed you were they suggested we pull a prank on him to get him back"

"Uh huh" I had a sick feeling in my stomach and I did not like where this story was heading.

"So we planted stink bombs all over his office right thinking it would stink up the place"

"Pause, why the hell are these chicks willing to help me get revenge -which I didn't want to have" I turn to narrow my eyes at her and she gives a pathetic shrug in response.

"They're always up for a prank no matter the reason"

"Whatever. You were saying..." I ask as I pinch the bridge of my nose in frustration.

"Did he find out the bombs were from you?"

"Not exactly. They won't go off until tomorrow morning"

"So you want to deactivate the bombs?" I ask

"Pretty much"

"Why? You seemed so hellbent on getting revenge. Even though it wasn't yours to take" I add and she gives me an apologetic look.

"Did you realize it wasn't important to take revenge and it's better to just forgive and forget" I ask suspiciously.

"Sure let's go with that" she turns to walk towards her bed.

"Hannah!" She stops in her tracks and turns to look at me.

"Fine! They changed the offices today in the staff meeting they had when we were offloading the stink bombs. Something about new teachers and using old classrooms to create space blah blah blah"

"Get to the point already" I say hysterically.

"Alright, long story short that isn't going to be his class tomorrow morning"

"What!? Then whose class is it gonna be?" I ask, now pacing with her. I had long ago freed her shoulders from my deadly grip.

"Mrs Walker's class"

I stopped pacing. All the color drained from my face. Of all the teachers why'd it have to be Mrs Walker!?

You see. Mrs Walker is the wife of the proprietor (which is the freaking owner of the freaking school!) and she won't hesitate to do anything in her power to find out who was responsible for it.

And with that kind of power, there are probably a lot of things she can do to get her way.

So therefore easiest mode of operation. Deactivate the stink bombs before tomorrow morning at...

"What time will they go off?"

"8 am. That's when he has his first class"

Okay so deactivate the stink bombs before tomorrow morning at 8 am. Sounds easy enough we still have...

I paused to look at my wrist watch: 8:34pm.

11 hours and 26 minutes. That's gotta be enough time to find and deactivate all the stink bombs.

"But you're gonna need a plan"

Hannah and I both turn to the voice of the third person. It was Grace, leaning against the bathroom door.

"How long have you been in there?" I ask still recovering from the shock.

"Long enough to know that 11 hours+ won't be enough for you guys to pull this off without my help" she replies as she pulls her black study desk and chair to the center of the room and places her laptop on it.

"While you guys were babbling on about your 'easiest mode of operation'"

My cheeks flushed.

"Was I saying that out loud?"

"Pretty much" Grace answers before Hannah even has a chance to open her mouth.

She was typing away on her laptop before she finally brought something unto the screen.

It looked like a design for a building.

"Not just any building. This is the building that has Mr Martin's ex-class. If my calculations are correct, which they usually are" she adds smugly, "then this air vent right here will lead us to his classroom no problem" she says pointing to a narrow tunnel I now recognize as a vent.

"But there's only one problem" Hannah states looking at the plan inquisitively.

"Which is?" I ask still trying to make sense of the drawing in front of me.

"How do we get to that vent? It's on the side of the wall on the fourth floor" she says pointing to the black and white representation.

I was still having trouble understanding it but I saw it as well.

"Yeah, how are we gonna get up there?" I ask

"We get a ladder. Problem solved" Grace says closing her laptop.

"No, not problem solved. How are we gonna climb a ladder to get to the vent without security seeing us" Hannah reasons.

"Yeah, I mean any security guard that sees three teenagers climbing up a ladder into a vent as anything but sus needs to be fired" I state, going to sit on Grace's bed.

"Five actually" Hannah adds.

I look at her blankly.

"Amy and Lily" she simply states dropping on her bed.

*Ding*

I want to check my pocket for the unknown text but Hannah stops me.

"It's mine" she says holding out her phone.

She reads the text then her expression turns to one of disbelief, then anger before returning back to its usually state of indifference.

"Make that four"

"Who bailed?"

"Lily. Apparently she can't get caught because it would ruin her rep and her parents would get mad blah blah blah" she says in frustration before tossing her phone unto her pillow.

"What a flake" she mutters

"Well, anyway" Grace says pulling us back on track, "How are we gonna distract them long enough for us to get inside?"

"Leave that to me" a fourth voice says.

We all turn towards the door. It was MJ leaning against the door frame with a smirk on her face, obviously enjoying watching us in our disheveled state.

"How long have you been there?" I ask.

What is with people today and making unexpected appearances?

"I dunno. There's just this dramatic flare in the air today" MJ answers.

I really need to stop saying my thoughts out loud.

"You really should" the three girls answer in unison.

"Sorry, I just do it when I'm nervous" I say offering them a nervous smile.

"Moving past Tammy's weird behavior, how do you plan on distracting them long enough?" Grace asks as I chuck her a pillow at her, earning a laugh from all of us.

"Just leave it to me. But unlike Grace, I'm not doing this for free"

"Okay, what do you want Maple tree?" Hannah asks coming to stand in front of MJ.

Hannah's surname is Mable, hance the nickname Maple tree. Which she finds annoying but that doesn't stop us from using it.

"You know I hate that nickname" she growls.

"Which is why I used it" Hannah smirks back.

"I don't wanna clean this weekend. Someone, anyone else should take my turn cuz I'm going on a double date with Bryce" she says confidently.

Hannah scoffs, Grace screams and I feel something inside me squeeze. Bryce asked Hannah out. I should be happy for her, so why do I feel like someone just kicked me in the chest.

The two just jump up and down for a full minute while Hannah retreats to her bed in annoyance. I just sit on Grace's bed, unable to move.

Get up Tammy and be happy for your best friend.

I look around. The girls are still giggling like fans excited about their favourite boy band while Hannah is on her bed reading yet another magazine.

Phew, I didn't say that out loud.

I figured it would be weird to just watch them so I took a deep breath, put on my best fake smile and went to join them.

"I'm so happy for you bestie"I say as I give her a hug.

"If he doesn't have you back by ten he'll have another thing coming" I threaten playfully and she laughs in return.

She doesn't think anything is wrong. That's a good sign. She'd probably be too happy to notice even if I was rolling on the floor hysterically. Though that sounds way too dramatic.

The laughter stopped and with it my thoughts. Did I say that out loud?!

"Yeah, we're done now Hannah" MJ says sitting on her bed. Grace was back on her laptop. It was as if they hadn't just been screaming their heads off just a few moments before.

"You gonna sit down or what?" MJ asks gesturing to the spot beside her on her bed.

It was then that I realized I was still standing.

"Yeah sure" I say before sitting down next to her as she leans her head on my shoulder. I could still feel her giddy with excitement.

She must really like him. Now I know that I have to bury every chance I even thought I had with Bryce. MJ's my best friend and no guy is worth hurting her over.

We smoothed out the rough parts off our plan and agreed we'd sleep a little and sneak out by 1 am so we'd have enough time to get in and out of there before 5 am when the janitors unlock the building. It was just 9 pm on the dot so we had four hours before we had to leave.

Each of us would take a thirty minute shift then there would be a thirty minute interval in-between each shift. We would sleep for thirty minutes first so thirty minutes before we were to leave 12:30-1:00 someone would be awake to wake the rest of us in case the alarm clock failed.

We had to go to sleep and everyone else was asleep except me. I turned to my side so I could see MJ sleeping peacefully.

"You like him, don't you?" Hannah asked. She was looking at the ceiling so I hadn't noticed she was still awake.

"Yeah, but what can I do. MJ likes him too. A lot" I explain referring to the screaming fest she had before. There was no point denying it to Hannah. If she was bringing it up she must already be 100% sure of herself.

"I can tell he likes you too"

My eyes lit up and I felt selfish for feeling this way.

"How can you tell?" I wanted to sound indifferent but the excitement in my voice gave me away.

"I've known Bryce for a long time. If anyone can read him like a magazine, it's me" I laugh at the reference to her magazine addiction.

But my face falls when I think of something.

"If he likes me then why did he ask MJ out on a date?"

"Honestly, Bryce is as confused as he is cute. Which is very"

We both laugh at this but not loud enough to wake the others.

"He may think he likes MJ but I can see it in his eyes that it's you he wants"

I felt it again. That guilty pleasure associated with anything that involves Bryce and me. But I couldn't do that to MJ. She was my best friend after all.

"I can't hurt her" I say and Hannah seems to get it.

"I know" she says before going to sleep.

I turn my attention back to MJ's peaceful sleeping face with care in my eyes like that of a mother looking at her child. And I go to sleep with one thought going through my head.

Don't worry MJ, no boy is ever going to get between us. Ever.

Phew! Another chap up. I'm on a roll today🙃😂🤝

WARNING: Long author's Note. Read at your own risk😂😘

Howdie lilies 🤠

Ignore my weirdness 😂 Anyways how'd you like this long chappie? (Well it was long for me anyway). And yeah, I call them Chappies now🙃

What do you guys think of MJ's double date? Or the second heist? God, Hannah gets into a lot of trouble 🤦 We really need to have a talk.

Hannah: But we're just having fun! *stomps her foot on the ground like a toddler*

Me: Quiet down! Can't you see I am talking to the audience?!

Hannah: Ooh, can I talk to them?

Me: Absolutely not
But she ignores me anyway.

Hannah: Hello my adoring fans!
I just roll my  eyes at her vanity.

Hannah: Wish us luck on our second heist!

Me: And your last

Hannah: No promises🙃

Me: Alright, where was I?🤔 Ah yes

What do you guys think of Tammy and Bryce? Tyce, Brammy🤔😂 Let me know if you have better ship names in the comments✨

Hannah: I think they really suit each other.

Me: Hannah!

Hannah: Sorry *mutters* buzzkill.

Me: I heard that. Don't you have to get some sleep for the heist?

Hannah: Oh yeah, bye my lovelies *throws air kisses while I just roll my eyes*

And pls don't forget to like, comment and share!😘♥️

And lemme know if you would like to talk to the characters more often. Hannah asked me to ask and that was the only way to make her leave🙄😂

Love you loads and thanks for staying with me this far💕

~Your fellow lillipad💖