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m i c h a e l

Finally, the last fucking question from this stupid test.

12) Name three important dates of the first world war, and what happened. (55% of the final grade)

Fuck! You gotta be kidding me, I was doing so well before. I tried to remember Ashton's tips about important dates but the only thing on my mind was his voice saying "Don't swear".

I rolled my eyes at myself, and started thinking harder. Suddenly the month August hit my mind like a train. I remembered Ashton telling me that something happened on Obama's birthday, 4 August.

My head was full of words, but no answers. I started drumming my pen on the table, receiving some odd looks, but I didn't care. I turned to my right and found Bryan staring at me. He is an exchange student to study english from Germ- wait. GERMANY! Quickly, I remembered something.

1.) 4 August - Germany invaded Belgium.

Finally, something. Only two more. People were already leaving the classroom making me feel more nervous, but Mr. Trainor sent me a polite look. I took a deep breath and kept thinking.

Oh my God, I know something happened on my birthday. I think it was a battle, oh shit but the name, how was it? I bit my lips, and ran my hand through my hair.

1.) 4 August - Germany invaded Belgium.

2.) 20 November - Battle...

After a few seconds, I gave up and wrote some random answer. I stood up and handed the paper to my teacher, who was grinning widely since I used more than 10 minutes in this test.

Today was a test day, so we could leave the class and chill until the other period starts. I usually go to the cafeteria where nobody is and sit in the corner listening to music.

Somehow, the cafeteria was full today. Teenagers were laughing and cheering for some reason. I made my way to my usual place, but someone got my attention yeling my name.

"Michael!" I turned around and saw Ashton. He was sitting with some friends, who were all staring at him. He noticed his friends' gaze and walked over me.

"How was the test mate?" Ashton asked while adjusting his bandana.

"Eh, it was good. But I forgot some important things." I answered him shyly.

"Oh really? What things?" He asked frowning.

"That battle on my birthday, I totally forgot the name."

"Oh the first battle of ypres." Ashton said like it was the most obvious thing. "What did you write?"

"Battlefield?" I answered quietly and blushing.

"Oh my God, mate." Ashton said giggling and clapping his hands like a monkey.

Ashton wouldn't stop laughing loud, and this was getting other students attention. I could see Luke and Calum staring at us, Cal was laughing along with Ashton but stopped when Luke slapped his stomach.

"Ahn, yeah. I gotta go now, have a nice day." I said awkwadly and blushing.

"Oh okay mate, if you need help text me." he said still giggling and giving me a 'bro-hug'.

I left the cafeteria quickly and waited till the next class started.

*****

After school was over, I wasn't in mood to go home. So I decided to go to a ice cream shop down the street.