SYMPHONY

CHAPTER THREE

Lunch. The one-word terror for an average student. The popular’ always take the seat in the middle of the overly crowded cafeteria surrounded by other student bodies with a vantage point to observe and target unsuspecting victims for bullying.

As usual, Sarah Russel is with her minions by her side probably talking about her newest purse. I roll my eyes just as Susan takes a seat opposite me at our spot; we made ours by the corner of the cafeteria far from searching eyes.

“I officially hate chemistry” Susan exclaims digging into her fries

“You always say that every time” Tracy is one of our friends, we weren’t so close, But we always ate lunch together says as she takes her seat

“Hi Tracy” I greet

“Hi Beth, Any news from summer camp yet?” Tracy ask stuffing her mouth with vegetable salad.

Everyone knows this is a big deal for us singers, the moment we get to explore and meet big names in the industry.

Before I can answer Susan does it for me. “Yes, there is news and a good one at that” She grins

I knew she wouldn’t keep her mouth shut.

“So?” Tracy looks between both of us
Susan is staring at me, her mouth pressed together and I know she’s itching to let the cat out of the bag.
So, I nod at her.

“shefuckinggotin,” she utters in a rush, then exhales and screams “She fucking got in” making heads turn in our direction.

“O lord!” I mumble placing my palm on my forehead

“Who got into what?” Callum ask settling down next to me

“I got into music festive summer camp”

“Wow that’s great Beth, congrats”

“Thanks, Cal”

“So, I heard from a friend of a friend, who heard from a fr- “

“Go on dude, stop with that whole friend of-a-friend crap,” Susan says kicking Cal’s legs under the table

“Owww, stop being impatient Suzy,” he reprimands matching her glare with his

“Go on then and it better be something fun”

“Ron’s having a party Friday after the game with west Carson prep”

Rashford High is having a game with west Carson prep, the super pricey private school, at least in my opinion, on Friday during summer break.
There is usually a party at Ron's after every win that we never get to go to because we never get invited.

“So, are you like invited or what? Tracy ask

Ron’s parties are always legendary but based on invitation only. So as always, I don’t go for them because I never get invited.

“Nope I don’t”

“So, what’s the point of telling us now
“ Suzy says rolling her eyes.

“So, you could like try to score an invite from Ron” Cal is looking at me as he says this

“Why the fuck are you looking at me?” I ask my hands ajar

“If I were a girl like y’all, I would have these MFs eating out of my hands you know”

“Excuse you jerk, you are a mf too and not all girls like to go around half-naked just so they get noticed by hot guys,” Tracy says her eyes on the cheer squad in the middle of the cafeteria where Kathy has her tongue down Dwayne’s throat

“I agree with Tracy” I nod in agreement.” Lunch has been great guys; however, I need to warm up for music class” I stand with my lunch tray. “See you after class”.

I head to my favorite class.
                                       
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Exiting music class, a sense of fulfillment washes over me, despite the presence of Sarah Russell. The look on her face when she discovered that I would also be attending summer camp was priceless.

Since middle school, we've been nemeses, locked in a constant battle to prove ourselves as the best. We competed fiercely in every endeavor, and time and again, I emerged victorious. Meanwhile, Sarah gained popularity and acquired her own group of followers who obediently carry out her every command.
Susan is waiting at our locker, so I throw in my books and we begin the walk to the car park.

“So where are we headed?” I adjust my seat belt properly. I'm one of those drivers that have to make sure their seatbelts and that of their passengers are properly secured before they drive.
So I look at Susan as she quickly snaps her seatbelt in place. Better to be safe than sorry.

“You are such a mummy” she makes a face at me. “To the mall” 

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