I can't control it-a BFDI and inanimate insanity fan fiction

Chapter 15: Taco's tale

Le time skip (A/N I have written that so many times this chapter XD):
"Tora......TORA! Are you even paying attention?" I suddenly hear Mr Mephone say
"Uh yeah!" I lie. It's been hard for me to concentrate today because of what I found out yesterday.
"Ok then, will you repeat what I just said. Tell me how to solve quadratic equations using the formula."
I froze up, not knowing what to say. I then realise he said quadratic equations using the formula. I've known how to do that for as long as I can remember thanks to Steve! This is perfect, I won't get in trouble for not listening and I won't reveal that I'm actually smart since he's just said it!
"-B + or - the square route of B squared - 4AC all over 2A"
"And what do the A B and C mean?"
"AX squared + BX + C. So for example in the equation '5X squared + 3X - 7', A would = 5,  B would =3 and C would = -7, and the equation would be -3 + or - the square root of 3 squared - 4 times 5 times -7 all over 2 times 5, or -3 + or - the square root of 9 + 140 all over 10"
"Huh.......so then I guess you were listening?......sorry, it just looked like you weren't."
Then the bell went, signalling the end of another school day as well as the end of the week. I'm so glad, this was the craziest and longest week of my life.
"Before you all go I need to talk to Tora about the test that you guys did the other week." My eyes open wide in shock. That was the last test we did and I probably got a higher score in that test than any other I've ever done! If Steve is nearby he will overhear-wait! No! Stop making yourself panic, Taco. He's not nearby. He's not anywhere near the school. There is no way he will overhear.
"Did you do that badly? Don't worry, I won't judge, I did pretty bad as well. I'll wait for you. Then we can walk to Hotel OJ for the sleepover together." Pickle says. I nearly forgot about that sleepover. Wait, did he just say he'll wait for me?! HE WILL HEAR OUR CONVERSATION AND FIND OUT IM ACTUALLY SMART BUT I WONT BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN TO HIM AND I DONT WANT HIM TO FIND OUT LIKE THIS HE NEEDS TO HEAR THE TRUTH FROM ME!
"NO! I mean, I don't want you to overhear just how bad things are. Plus I don't want to keep you waiting. You go on and I'll see you at the hotel."
"You sure"
"Yeah. I'll see you there, bye."
"Bye"
As soon as everyone else has left the room, Mr Mephone says "Tora. You got an A in the test, why do you always mess around in class?"
I'm not sure how to answer that. The other day it would of been easy for me to answer, but now that I know Steve knows where I am and is probably looking for any opportunity to prove I'm still smart, so I can't tell him the truth. Instead I just shrug my shoulders and say "good luck in tests"
"No, this is more than good luck, you had to of had at least some decent knowledge on this stuff in order to get an A. Now tell me the truth."
I sigh and say "it's complicated. A very long and complicated story. And due to the events of that story I can't say what happened either. There is no point asking me about all of this right now because I can't say anything about it, so please just let me go."
He sighs and says"alright, fine, you can go. But this is just the end of this topic for now, you're not going to avoid it forever."
"Bye, Sir" I say whilst leaving the room, not waiting to hear him say bye.
I walk to my locker and grab my stuff. I then exit the school and start walking to Hotel OJ. About a minute after exiting the school gates I hear a familiar voice say "Hello, Tora. It's been a long time, hasn't it." I quickly turn around, and sure enough it's him! Steve!
"S-SOUR CREAM!" I shout, trying not to show how scared I am right now. Obviously I'm failing.
"Oh stop acting dumb. I know the truth. That rather loud conversation you were having with your parents yesterday cleared up any confusion I had, and those grades of yours are even more solid proof"
"Ok, fine! What do you want, Cobs?!"
"Wow and you're supposed to be the smart 1 in the family. It's obvious what I want. I want you. Your intelligence will give Meeple the boost to get more money. But just so you know, you don't have a choice."
"Get away from me, psycho! I don't care what you do to me! I will never work for you! I don't care what happens to me"
"Who said I was talking about you getting hurt if you don't help me. You've been spending a lot of tine with those friends of yours. Especially that Pickle guy. They all seem nice. It would be a shame if something bad were to happen to them."
"KEEP THEM OUT OF THIS! THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS!!!!!!"
"Of course I'll keep them out of this......if you agree to help me"
"FINE! Just stay away from them."
"You saying your work with me is all well and good, but I want proof that you won't betray me at any point."
"What do you want me to do" I sigh
"You are going to you rich friend, OJs home. I want you to go into his parents safe and get at the very least "1000000"for him. When you get it you will chuck it out of OJs parents bedroom window."
I sigh as I say "ok. I'll do it"
I'm sorry everyone. I'm sorry, Pickle .