Urgh. Maths. Need I say more?

Can't x just find itself? I mean we have to grow up and find ourselves why can't x? I find it very unfair.

I've been staring at this test for way too long and not actually answering it like you're supposed to. Oops.

"Class you've got 5 minutes! Bailey, I would put your pen to paper if I were you because I don't know about you but usually if you have no answers on the test that usually means you've FAILED!" Miss Jezebeth exclaimed or more like screeched as chuckles ripple throughout the class. 

Geez never want to be broken out of thought like that again. I guess she didn't wake up on the wrong side of the bed, she just fell out of it..... head first.

"I don't know about you Miss," I stretch up from my slouched position, "but I have enough problems of my own without involving x and y's failing relationship. However, I think I have an idea for a new question on the quiz." I say in a nonchalant tone but have I mentioned that I haven't got a filter? No? Well, let's get this show on the road because I can see Miss Jezebeth tense in preparation for what will come out my mouth. I cross my arms, sit back in the chair and let a smug smirk settle across my lips. I was the embodiment of calm, "Bailey was in an algebra class taking a test. In terms of x state, how many fucks she should give?"

Everybody burst out laughing, hell, even I - straight-faced Larry - let out a chuckle. My eyes stayed fixed to Miss Jezebeth and her face flushed to a level that would make any tomato jealous. It was quite a sight to see with her platinum blonde hair and dark almost black eyes. Tragically demonic. She broke eye contact in order to glower at every student laughing, which was everyone. They quickly shut up as if someone slammed their jaw shut. It's quite sad that people back down when called out, if you had the audacity to laugh first, own it.

When Jezebeth was done with her Zoltar impression she opened her mouth and guess what? I zoned out. I gathered it was aimed at me but my gaze was drawn to the window where two red orbs were fixated on me.

It was that damn bird again! It opened its small beak and started cawing.

"I'll have you know my name is Chance not damn bird."

What the actual.....fuck. My head snapped from side to side as I surveyed who could have said that. I must've looked like the girl in the exorcist, the thought made me laugh internally. I gathered a few speculative looks as Miss was still talking and I was seen as "disrespectful". My head snapped back up to the crow and it nodded subtly. Oh shit. Today's the day. I have officially gone insane.

Totally and utterly bonkers.

"Oh no, Blue, your not insane just a tad delusional." Oh god, Featherkins is talking to my brain.  Let's hope someone's got the shrink on speed dial because Barney, the purple dinosaur, deleted it from mine.

"MISS MARTIN!"

Crap.

That made me jump. Maybe I left Jezebeth talking to herself for too long like I've just been talking to an imaginary bird.

"Hey! Not imaginary but I swear if you call me Featherkins again we are gonna have problems, you hear?" Loud and clear and I already have problems with you..... Featherkins. I feel my face emphasise its usual snarky expression as my eyes roll back to their normal position.

"MISS MARTIN! ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING?" She slammed her fist on her desk at the same time something hit the window. A black-feathered something. Everybody turned to see the commotion at the window but nothing was there. Where is he? It's like he vanished? I mean I know I have a temper but you don't see me slamming into windows. Stupid bird.

I turn back to Miss, "I was listening Miss but I was just waiting for you to finish your answer to my question." I put my stuff away in my bag as I know what I say next will end up with me being sent out of the room, which I'm not going to argue with. I stand up with my ever-present smirk in place. "By the way, you were way off the mark. The answer was zero. Zero fucks." I tuck my chair in and head towards the door, knowing I've just made my whole year a misery in that class. As I open the door and with one foot over the threshold she says, "Get to the Head Teacher's office NOW!"

And me being the smartass I am replies, "Sure, I think I see pigs fly anyway." I slam the door on raucous laughter and Jezebeth's "RIGHT CLASS DETENTION FOR ALL OF YOU". I hope she knows she's just made me the most hated girl in the school. Dammit, I like being the mysterious aloof girl, not the most hated. I tilt my head back as I walk across the field towards Charlie's block where her last class is.

I check my watch and there's still 15 minutes left of school. That must be a new record for me, I usually have an hour or more to kill if I decide to completely skip class. I pull out my phone and earplugs as I purchase myself on the bench opposite Charlie's class.

As I put my earphones in and found "my" song when a familiar voice intrudes my brain once again. Does he not get the idea of personal space.

"You dare play Chasing Cars, Blue." A flurry of black feathers landed in my lap and little claws grip my thighs. "And no, I have no concept of personal space as you can see." It winked at me. Holy shit, has my love life gone so far downhill?

"Yes, yes it has. If it even existed in the first place." He chuckled. That bastard chuckled. I glared at him and crossed my arms. I mean he has a point, I've never had a real relationship because they are a waste of my time. But that is beside the point! Why am I not more freaked out about this?

"Because you know deep down it is real and I mean deep, deep, deep, deep, deep down in your heart. When you find it, that is." He cawed.

Very funny Twinkle toes. He sighed, "Really, Blue?".

Yes, and why do you call me "Blue"?

"It's a long story." His eyes flashed red and in a rush of rattled wings, he flew away.

"That was weird." I heard a familiar voice say. I turned my head and let a genuine smile appear. Charlie had her eyebrows raised but I could sense her curiosity. "Have you started to become the bird lady from Home Alone?" She tittered as she sat down beside me.

"I wish!" I sniggered. "No one could be more awesome than her. I've been waiting here for 15 minutes and I'm not surprised goody two shoes had to stay for all the lesson."

"What did you get kicked out for this time?" She asked exasperated.

I gasped as I put my hand on my heart, "I thought we were friends, why so quick to think it was my fault?" I dropped the act and let out a bark of laughter at the same time as Charlie. I explained what happened (obviously leaving out Twinkle toes) and we laughed until tears fell from her eyes.

"Ok, I'll let you off for that one. I just wish I was there!"

"Ok, Mom." I chortled, "Let's hit the road, Jack." I point at her to finish the line as I stand up and grab my bag.

"Oh hell nah! No more SINGING my brain can't deal with it!"

"Wrong it's 'Hit the road Jack and don't you come back no more, no-'"

"Ouch! Seriously a FULL water bottle?" I say in a whiny voice as I lean down and pick the bottle up and put it in the bin. I know I'm a lot of things but I don't mess with the environment.

"Yup!" She walked off laughing and I trailed behind wondering how on Earth we became friends as I rub my side and dodge the younger years who have no concept of fast walking.

Charlie turned around, "Hey I heard you!"

Oops, must have said that out loud. Unlike Twinkle Toes.

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Hey, I updated again! I am so proud of myself. I know there are probably spelling errors but I want to get the story moving 😂 I'll edit it later.

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