We drove to the boys school. They got out and walked to the door of their school. Joey just sat there watching all the middle schoolers run to class. Then he turned off the car and sat there looking at me. "What"? I said as I looked at him with teary eyes. "What happened with you and your mom"? He said softly. "Nothing can we go"? "No unless you tell me". I didn't want to tell him I was moving. So. I lied. "We just had an agreement about her being drunk. Can we go now"? "You wouldn't get that worked up over her being drunk. What happened"? "I told you. She was talking about me running away. Or something I think she was still drunk. But I'm better now. So, can we go"? He started the car and drove off. I could tell he knew I was lying. As we drove rolled down the window and put my head on the door. Closing my eyes. Dreaming that all of this was a dream. But I snapped back to reality when Joey said my name and shook me. I woke up to find we made it to school, I totally forgot about my makeup I looked at my reflection in the mirror of the car door. I looked fine. I was surprised my makeup didn't get ruined. Anyway, we got out and walked to the school. We got inside where our friends were. I smiled and right away Kalel knew something was wrong. "What"? I asked her "What's wrong. Did he do something to you" she said as she pointed to Joey. I laughed "No. Nothing is wrong" she folded her arms and glared at me. "Stop! Nothing is wrong. I promise". I couldn't believe I was lying to my best friend. A teacher came up and pulled Joey aside and had a sheet of paper with her. As I turned back around all of my friends were glaring at me. "What"? I said quietly. "What is wrong"! Kalel said as she stomped her foot. I sighed. I should just tell them. I looked at Joey he was still talking to the teacher. I turned back around. "I'm moving" I said quickly and quietly everyone gasped. "But don't tell Joey I will tell him soon". Kalel looked at the ground and sighed. Stacy looked at me with sad eyes Mariza did too. "Kalel? I'm sorry it's my grandma". She looks up "Oh, I'm sorry I thought you were just moving just because". I shook my head and she hugged me. As I told themwhat happened this morning Joey walked back to us. I stopped what I was saying. The first bell rang. Me and Joey went to Mr. Coppers class.

It was boring as usual and it was even harder when you have a secret from your ...... Boyfriend? That's right I forgot to ask Joey about that. I took a piece of paper out of my notebook and wrote:

Joey, I really like you and I can tell you like me. I wanted to ask you if we are dating or not.

Love, Meghan.

Short but sweet. I slid it over to him. He read it and smiled. He looked over at me. He grabbed his pencil and wrote the answer down. He slid it back to me. It read:

I don't like you Meghan.

I love you and I yes I would really love to be dating you.

I smiled. The second bell rang.