The bad girl and the dork

Nothing is more exciting than experiencing new things, right? Wrong.

Man, tutoring sucked. It was my second  tutoring session with Tom and I think he's less scared than last time but he's still on edge. I don't get that kid.

He's not too bad at chemistry though. I didn't expect him to be bad, since we're both in AP Chemistry, but you never know.

Every Tuesday and Thursday we'd have our little tutoring session. I couldn't wait until next Thursday, that would be the end of this. I'm not sure if I prefer this or detention.

I guess I prefer tutoring. Tom had told me I explained everything much simpler than our teacher. I guess that's my little secret. Teachers tend to use big words so they can remind themselves that, yes, they did have a master's degree and once in their lives they'd actually had ambition until life pushed them into a poorly paid teaching position.

By using big words they make things way more complicated than they were. My brain automatically changes everything into simple bits. It's easier to remember then. Plus, I have a big imagination so I try to think of everyday situations and apply the material to it.

To be honest, I wasn't aware I did this until Tom had pointed it out.

I'd decided to cut this tutoring session short. Tom was okay with it. Well, he was okay with everything I said so it doesn't really count. I got bored. He was doing fine and making his exercises silently so I was just sitting there.

Just like detention. Sometimes I think this little project was biting me in the ass.

I scribbled something on a note and went to the classroom where detention was held. When I walked inside I could see Code, ready to blow his brains out and Ben just taking a nap in silence. Code looked surprised to see me.

He'd be smiling in a second.

His expression said 'wtf are you doing here?' and I answered him by winking at him.

I walked up to the teacher and handed her the note. I had faked a very adult handwriting and I was convinced it was believable. It said:

Code has to leave detention earlier today. He has an appointment with his proctologist.

Yep, I had basically written Code had to see a buttdoctor. I tried to look serious but it took a lot of concentration. The teacher raised her eyebrow.

"And why exactly do you have this note?" Oh right, I guess that didn't make sense. It was an impulsive idea.

"Code gave this to me because he always loses his notes but he forgot I didn't have detention today. You see, I tutor people every Tuesday and Thursday." Remember when I'd said I don't lie? Little white lies obviously don't count.

The teacher looked at me for a moment to see if I was being serious. She then looked at Code. "Code, could you come over for a second?"

Code looked utterly confused, I really hoped he wouldn't screw this up but knowing him he'd probably play along.

"Yes, mrs O'Donnell?" Psh, suck up. For a second I'd thought he was gonna bat his eyelashes.

"Is it true you have to leave early because you have an appointment?" The teacher was still holding the note in her hand.

Code frowned for a second. No, don't look confused!

"Oh I'd totally forgot! Thanks for bringing the note Jill! Yes, it's true I have an appointment, my mom wrote me a note but I gave it to Jill because I always lose everything" He scratched his head.

I was beaming internally. This was too perfect. It would've been awkward if he'd told the teacher something else.

"No problem, I know you've been having buttproblems so I didn't want you to miss your appointment with the proctologist" I faked concern. Code shot me a quick glare but he recovered when he noticed the teacher was still looking at us.

"Eh, well... you can go Code" The teacher said. I think she was a bit grossed out. I mean who wouldn't be? Buttproblems? Gross.

"Yes, thank you mrs O'Donnell" He grabbed his bag and we got out of there. Fast. That room was suffocating.

When we were near the entrance Code turned to me "I appreciate this but buttproblems? Seriously?" He flicked my head and I finally could burst out laughing. I'd been holding it in ever since I'd written that note.

"You're welcome! So what are we doing?" I grinned.

Code was still glaring at me but I could see a small smile appear on his face so I knew he wasn't really mad. In fact, he should be worshipping me for getting him out of that hellhole.

"Let's go to my place, I think my parents brought some leftovers and I'm starving" My stomach replied with a growl. I guess I was hungry too.

"Awesome! I'm gonna leave the car at my place, okay?" I loved the restaurant leftovers. They were the best thing ever.

"Sure, I'll follow you" When you drive from school to Code's place you pass mine so it seemed silly to drive to Code's with two cars.

We always drove up to my place and then I'd jump into Code's car. We're very efficient like that.

When we arrived at my place I went inside real quick to toss my bag away. I took a look in the cupboards for a snack for our drive and then I spotted my Bean Boozled beans.

I couldn't believe I'd forgotten about those! I quickly tossed the beans in the normal jelly beans package and hurried outside.

"Took you long enough" Code had a bored look on his face. I guess we both needed a lot of stimulation because we got bored very easily.

"I'm pranking your brother so the wait was worth it" I deadpanned.

Code look surprised "Tell me!" He yelled like a kid that wanted to know what he'd gotten for Christmas.

"Fine, calm your tits" I smiled at him. I could see he was rolling his eyes even though they were watching the road.

I told him about my plan and he gave me a high five.

When we arrived I was surprised to see his parents in the kitchen. I guess I wasn't the only one that was surprised. Code looked a bit frozen.

"Mom, dad, what're you doing here?" They were never home at this hour. It was past five o'clock so it was gonna get busy very soon at their restaurant.

"We're happy to see you too Code" Paula, Code's mom said dryly. I loved Code's parents, they were cool.

"Jill! I haven't seen you in so long!" Paula walked up to me and gave me a big hug. I hugged Paula back. "It's been too long!" I replied with a smile.

"You look beautiful as always" Code's dad, Derrick, appeared behind his wife. See, this is why I love Code's parents. They're great for my self esteem.

I snorted "Yes, an entire day of school can do that to you" I said, being my sarcastic self. I knew I didn't look great. Derrick went in for a short hug.

Yep, they were huggers. It had surprised me the first time I'd met Paula and Derrick but I'd grown to love their hugs.

"We're not working this evening. We figured it was time to give our kids a proper meal instead of only cooking for strangers" Paula winked at us.

"Might as well be cooking for strangers" Code muttered. I don't think anyone was supposed to hear it but I did.

I know it sucks when you're parents aren't home often. But with my mom I know it's temporary, unfortunately that's not the case with Code's parents.

I squeezed his upper arm and he gave me a little smile that didn't reach his eyes.

Maybe I should leave. This is obviously a family moment and since they rarely have those I really shouldn't intrude.

"I'm leaving, I'll let you guys have your family time. It was nice seeing you, Paula and Derrick" I was already turning towards the front door until I felt a hand touch my shoulder.

I turned around and noticed Derrick shaking his head "Nonsense, you're staying! You're practically family anyway" This guy is so charming. Seriously. If I was into much much older and married men I'd totally go for Derrick.

"You're not gonna leave me alone with all that testosterone, are you?" Paula winked.

They were just saying that to be polite.

"Yeah, I know how much you love our parent's food" Chase walked into the kitchen suddenly. He did have a good argument.

When I didn't reply immediately Paula clapped her hands "Great!" I guess I didn't have a choice anymore.

I didn't mind though, I loved Code's family. I looked up at Code to check if it was okay with him but he looked relieved. Weird.

"You okay?" I asked quietly. He was still standing next to me.

"Why wouldn't I be?" Translation: not really but I'm answering with a question to tell you I don't wanna talk about it.

Code and I went upstairs to play some Mario Kart until dinner was ready. He didn't say much but I knew his mood had improved since he was totally into the game. Needless to say I hadn't won yet.

"Food!" I heard someone yell from downstairs. Code and I immediately jumped up. I would've laughed at the situation if I hadn't been starving.

By the time I was sitting down I had to stop myself from drooling. The smell alone was to die for. It was chicken pasta and it looked and smelled heavenly.

I was seated next to the brothers and opposite Paula and Derrick. I was mainly quiet while they were catching up with each other.

"Any wild plans this weekend?" Derrick asked to no one in particular.

"Not really, but next weekend we have, right Jill?" Code turned to me. What the hell was he talking about. Had we made plans I'd totally forgotten about?

"Right...?" Was my convincing reply. I couldn't think of anything. Maybe I'd zoned out while we were making plans? I don't know. "Remind me again?"

Code snorted "Only you would forget your own birthday" I laughed along with him.

Wait what?! That was next week? Holy shit. I really had forgotten. I was turning eightteen next week and I hadn't started mentally preparing myself.

"Our little Jill is growing up" Code cooed and ruffled my hair. I grunted.

"At least one of us is, baby" I deadpanned. Chase snorted at my comment. Code was a few months younger than I was so he shouldn't be the one teasing me.

"So Jill, what's new with you?" Paula asked. Nothing much, really.

"Eh... well I'm tutoring someone" I guess that was something adults wanted to hear, right? My mom's initial reaction was to laugh at me. She'd thought it was a joke. She didn't really know how to react when she realised I was being serious.

I didn't blame her.

"Really? That's great, Jill. So that's why you guys were home late" Paula looked at me with a proud look on her face. A look that she'd give her own kids.

"Actually, we were early. Detention, remember?" Code joined in on the conversation.

"Oh right, your fish prank. Very creative" Derrick winked. Have I mentioned how cool Code's parents are?

"Thanks! I finished tutoring early today so I kinda wrote Code a note in your name, Paula" Usually you wouldn't tell someone this but Paula and Derrick think detention is ridiculous so they wouldn't mind. I hope.

"What did the note say?" Paula raised her eyebrow.

I started smiling like Cheshire cat "Well..."

Code interrupted me "Don't"

Code's parents were looking very curious and I was a guest in their house. It would be impolite not to tell them.

"Don't interrupt the girl, that's rude" Derrick told Code in a mocking tone. Chase snorted. He was silently enjoying the conversation while binging on his food. I was doing the same earlier.

"Yes, very rude. I may have written that Code had an appointment with his proctologist" Code was holding his face in his hand. He was clearly embarrassed.

Paula, Derrick and Chase looked stunned for a second until they all burst out laughing. I think Derrick was laughing the loudest., he was actually wiping a tear away.

"It gets worse" Code muttered. I guess he kinda gave up and decided to tell the entire 온라인카지노게임.

"She literally told mrs O'Donnell I had buttproblems" Code turned a bit red but laughed along with the rest of his family.

"Just wait until we tell everyone at work" Derrick hiccupped.

I think at this point Code said he wanted to die but I didn't understand because he had his head buried in his hands.

The rest of dinner was uneventful, just a relaxed dinner with my second family. Every once in a while someone would burst out laughing again. Buttjokes always do the trick. Code's never going to live this down.

After dinner I decided to go home. I had already intruded on their meal so I figured I'd leave them for the rest of the night. Even though they really didn't seem to mind.

I was saying my goodbyes when Code walked up to me and coughed. Gross, don't cough on me. I looked disgusted and he rolled his eyes.

"Jelly beans" He whispered.

Oh.

Ohhh!

That's why the cough sounded like a strangled cat. I'm so clever.

I looked around but I couldn't find Chase. He'd probably be in the kitchen so I headed over there.

I was right. He had just finished feeding Bus and smiled when he saw me approaching.

"Leaving already?" Already? I had stayed too long if you'd ask me.

"Yep. I have something for you though" I smirked at him. He looked very surprised, it was kinda cute. Of course he'd be surprised. Why would I give him something?

My friends would look suspicious and see right through me. I'm glad Chase is still prankable. Is that a word? Prankable? It should be.

I gave him the bag filled with jelly beans. Little did he know I'd exchanged  the packaging. He just assumed it were normal jelly beans. Oh, his innocent mind had yet to be corrupted.

"You're giving me jelly beans?" He raised his eyebrow.

"I figured your M&Ms'd be long gone" I shrugged. I kinda felt like a food dealer. Don't do drugs, kids! Do food instead.

Do food? Really? Forgive me, I'd had a long day.

"Thanks! That's so sweet" He gave me a genuine smile. Sweet. Yes, very sweet. I wanted to cackle like an evil witch but decided against it. I wouldn't want to give it away.

"No problem, enjoy!" He would definitely enjoy them. Man it sucked I couldn't be there to see his face. I mean it would be a little too weird to ask if I could see him study with the jelly beans. How creepy would that be?

Too creepy. Even for me.

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So I guess you want to know what happened with the jelly beans right? Well, let me enlighten you.

The next day I was sitting in class, bored out of my mind. You know, the usual. Then out of nowhere I got a text.

When I grabbed my phone, I'd noticed it were two texts instead of one.

I smiled when I noticed they were from Chase. My mind immediately went to the jelly beans. I'd expected a text sooner but I guess he hadn't studied since yesterday.

It wasn't just a text. It were pictures.

The first pictures had a tube of toothpaste and it said Before. The second picture had the same tube of toothpaste but this time the tube was nearly empty and it said After.

At this point I was very confused. Why would he send me pictures of toothpaste? Maybe he had a toothpaste fetish or something.

It seemed as if he wasn't gonna elaborate so I sent him a question mark.

A few seconds later my phone buzzed again. I quickly opened it.

This was how many times I had to brush my teeth to get the Centipede and Vomit taste out of my mouth. Thanks for the jelly beans, Jill.

When I read this I burst out laughing and I couldn't stop. Tears were streaming down my face. Oh man, I wish I could've been there.

I'd forgot I was still in class so everyone was looking at me like I was crazy. I really didn't care at that moment.

The jelly bean prank was a succes and that was all that mattered.