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Chapter 16
Matt
I get to the room, and Yvette calls me over to the desk next to her. I don’t feel like having to stare across from her, watching her try to flirt with me, so I decide to just sit next to her. Oscar and Greg are there, along with Sarah Donovan.
Sarah was part of the reason for Carter’s downfall earlier this year. She knows Carter and I are best friends, so it comes to no surprise when she rolls her eyes as I walk in. I don’t really have a problem with Sarah, because how does the old saying go? ‘Hell hath no fury’? But I’m already in a mood because of getting shot down by Izzy, so my words come out sharp and annoyed as I look at her.
“What’s she doing here?”
Sarah rolls her eyes while Yvette speaks up. “She’s my BFF.”
She shoots me a look as if that explains everything and I look around the room for anyone else to update me.
“We all know Sarah will be on the court,” Oscar antes up. “And we needed another girl to get some of the candidates listed.”
“Fine.”
“Okay,” Yvette starts. “So, we all know the usual candidates will be listed. For the girls, me, obvs.” She puts a hand to her chest and smiles that fake smile she’s perfected. “And, of course, Sarah, double obvs.”
Sarah chimes in, “I think Natalie and Jackie, from my cheer squad, would make excellent candidates. You should put them on the court.”
“Okay.” I let out an annoyed laugh. “You know we aren’t choosing the court here, right? We’re just putting names out there for the senior class to vote on.”
Sarah keeps her eyes locked on me and her lip curls something wicked. “Whatever. You know, I’m just gonna say it right now; he may have been the big man on campus at the beginning of the year, but Carter Dixon will not be on prom court.”
For someone who was invited to this meeting, Sarah’s certainly acting like she’s running the show. Greg and Oscar flash each other a worried look, then they look over at me.
“Whatever.” I brush it off. “He doesn’t even want to be on the court.”
“Good,” Yvette says, much too chipper for my liking. “Okay, those are good names, Sarah. But speaking of Carter, that girl he’s friends with now, what’s her name?” Yvette looks at me for the answer.
I’m pretty sure she’s talking about Jen, because based on looks, Jen would fit right in with their type. I’m sure that’s all they are basing these things on. Jen is a lot nicer than these girls though, and smarter too. But I still see Sarah scowling at me, and I can’t pass up the opportunity to say it.
“Emma?” I grin from ear to ear, looking over at Sarah.
Sarah wanted to hook up with Carter all year, and there were rumors that they had. Just the fact that he is dating Emma now still pisses her off.
“No.” Yvette shakes her head, oblivious to Sarah or my reaction. “The blonde girl, who’s in drama. Janet? Jessie?”
“Jen,” I answer.
“Yes.” Yvette smiles. “She could totally rock prom court. We should add her name to the list.”
I shrug. “Okay, then what about the guys?”
“You, obviously, Mr. President.” She gives me a sultry smile, and I’m reminded of my birthday last month when she used a Marilyn Monroe voice and whispered in my ear, ‘Happy birthday, Mr. President.’ Hot, breathy, whispers? Definitely a turn on. But once reminded where they were coming from, all I could do was give her an uncomfortable smile back.
“Yvette, I don’t think I should be on it. I still have to make sure all the stuff is in order and–”
“Oh shush,” she swats at me to stay quiet. “No prom court would ever be complete without the student body president.”
“Yo, put my name on the list,” Oscar chimes in. “Being on prom court will definitely up my stock.”
“Okay, who else?” Yvette says, writing down Oscar’s name. “Greg?”
“Nah, I’m cool.”
Greg has always been a stand-up guy. He seems about as thrilled as me to be at this meeting.
