Between the Lines

Part 3

Luke's POV

(A week later)

"Class, I've decided on partners for the poem project already." Professor Reid chirps as she shuffles into the classroom.

Pleasepleaseplease let me get the cardigan girl. Whatsername again? Catherine? Carmen?

"Caroline Walters,"

That's it.

"You will be paired with Madison Green."

Shit.

Reid continued calling out names until there were only four people left; me, Annoying Colored-Hair Kid , Pretty Ponytail Girl, and Mustache Dude. Pretty Ponytail Girl seemed more my style. Not to mention that I wouldn't mind working with her at all. She was kinda hot.

"Luke Hemmings and Michael Clifford." Reid said looking at Colored Hair Kid.

He shot me a questioning glance and I shrugged. Immediately, his voice was filling the room.

"Seriously Reid? What could possibly make you pair me with Lip Ring?? He doesn't even speak!" Michael, I guess, exclaimed.

I rolled my eyes at him, not exactly surprised by his comment. I also found myself wondering the same thing. What could we possibly have in common?

To this Professor Reid added "it's Professor Reid, Mr. Clifford. And you'll see. Give each other a shot and do the assignment."

He looked at me again and let out a sigh.

Once Reid was done with the class, I hurriedly gathered my things and began making my way to the door. I had my eyes glued to my feet when I slammed into something. Someone.

"Sorry..." I mumbled, keeping my head down.

"Woah woah wait. We need to figure out when we're gonna meet." Said the stranger.

I look up and see that's it's my new partner.

"I'm Michael by the way. It's Luke right?

"Yea."

"Listen, sorry for what I said in class. I wanted to get paired up with Alex. You know, the girl with the ponytail? Anyways, we could meet at your place tomorrow after class? Where do you live?"

Does this kid ever stop talking?

"Uh, by the Steinbeck library. Second building, second floor, room 1547." I stammered.

"Steinbeck library, second building and floor. 1547. Got it. Alright see you tomorrow then Lip Ring."

What just happened?