Chapter 0502 Almost immediately after, the door opened again and a skinny, nerdy- looking guy walked into the room.

“Is this the student committee room?” He asked peering around.

Before I could answer, Becca spoke first.

“Hey, Luis!” She said cheerfully. He smiled pleasantly at her. “I saved you a seat next to me,” she added, waving him over.

He quickly walked further into the room and toward her. I handed him a signup sheet and a key as he walked by and murmured, “Thanks.” I got a key for Matt as well and slid it across the table to him and another for Skylar. § “Everybody in the committee gets a key to this room,” I explained.

“Even if we don’t have any scheduled meetings, you are all welcome to come here to get work done. I am planning on having a meeting at least once a week. But I'll keep you updated via text messages, so make sure my number is in your phone.” I felt like I was truly in charge; the feeling was surreal. I spent my entire life watching my father be in charge, so I suppose it was like second nature to me.

The door opened again, and I turned to see Rachel running into the room. I was honestly surprised to see her.

said to her,

late,” she said, rushing past me and taking a seat at the table. “I had some stuff to do beforehand.” “Seems you always have stuff to do lately,” I said; not trying to sound mean, but I was

glanced at me, pressing her lips firmly

much dryer than it

weren't like

said, not wanting to get into an argument. I grabbed a key from the baggie and handed

took the key

at her. She smelled off; I couldn’t explain it. Just different. But I didn’t say anything to her about it out loud; I just shook my head and clanked at

10 past 8, which meant I needed to start

I said, shrugging and glancing at

who looked disappointed.

very first plan idea Becca and I had. A fall formal. We never had a back-to-school party and we've already been back for

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