08:07am, Evans Highschool.
First period.
All the teaching staff and student governors are having a meeting with the principal in the conference room. Technically, it's a free period for all classes.
OCTAVIO: Of all the periods to have a meeting, why now? Which means math class won't be holding, Damn it. (Closing his math textbook and putting it back into his school bag)
CARL: Sorry. I know math is your favorite.
OCTAVIO: I missed Mr Aaron's class yesterday, now I'm gonna miss it today again.
CARL: Yeah, why weren't you in school yesterday? Tried calling your phone but you never picked up nor returned my texts. You missed a whole lot of drama.
OCTAVIO: I was feeling under the weather so my mom insisted that I stayed back at home. What did I miss?
CARL: It's about Matilda and Prudencia.
OCTAVIO: What havoc did they cause this time around?
CARL: On the contrary, they've been suspended.
OCTAVIO: Say what now?
CARL: For one year.
OCTAVIO: I doubt if I heard you clearly. My ear lobes just vibrated as a result of the sound waves that egressed out of your oral cavity.
CARL: Stop acting like you're better than me at A.P. Biology. (He rolls his eyes and Octavio laughs)
OCTAVIO: Even though I expected them to be caught eventually, I'm still surprised. One year?! They're basically repeating senior year.
CARL: What if she doesn't let this slide? I mean Matilda. That girl is relentless.
OCTAVIO: And rich.
CARL: Yeah, you think she's gonna accept defeat just like that?
OCTAVIO: I dunno, but at least for now she's gone, and there's some peace.
CARL: You're right.
OCTAVIO: What about Bob and the other dude working for her?
CARL: They betrayed her eventually.
OCTAVIO: Stop keeping me in suspense. Blast me in details all that happened yesterday. (Sitting upright and tilting to Carl, adjusting his glasses)
CARL: Yesterday morning while talking to Mr Brock, I saw the admin staff taking Prudencia and Matilda to the...
"THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY!!!"
Hearing this, everyone turns to the classroom door to see Tyler standing there putting on a red hoodie with the inscription "69 IS BACK". Bonnie walks into the class with him.
"Tyler"
"Tylerrrr!"
"One and only sixty nine"
"Welcome back, dude!"
"Sixty nine is back, bitches!"
There's so much noise, everyone's excited to see him. Most of the boys in the class gather around him.
TYLER: Whoa! So much love, seems I was missed by everyone. (Grinning and swaggering to his seat, still shaking hands and bumping fists with his classmates)
LAURA: Except me.
TYLER: Oh yeah? So why is there a '69' boldly written on your top? (Dimming his eyes, everyone shifts their attention to Laura)
LAURA: What? No!... it's just a stupid coincidence, why are y'all staring at me? (Zipping up her jacket and covering the inner T-shirt)
BONNIE: Girl, is it what I'm thinking? (Teasing, raising a brow)
LAURA: No way, don't even go there.
CARL: How do you know what Bonnie is thinking?
LAURA: Look what you've caused, Tyler. I'm so gonna kill you. (Hiding her smile)
TYLER: Need a gun?
Fourth period, CHHS.
Elvis has his eyes glued to his phone screen as he checks some feeds and updates on the Cleave Hills student blog.
CLEAVE HILLS BLOG [CHB]
•Buzzing: BBB
•Trending hashtag in the last 24 hours #bbb
•Latest gossip @ Evans high school
•EHS/BBB
•http.//evanshighschool/gossip.news/info
•Follow this link to view
ELVIS: Why is news from Evans highschool trending on our school blog? And what the hell is BBB? (Clicking the link)
Feeds
Boss Bitch Busted
•#bbb - read news
•#bbb - view images
•#bbb - trending videos
•#bbb - related searches
ELVIS: The caption is hilarious, I gotta watch this. (Walking through the hallway, not raising his head for once)
"Oof!"
ELVIS: Watch where you're going! (Bumping into a girl)
"Excuse me? It's you who should watch where... Elvis?" (Regaining her balance)
ELVIS: Gwen? Oh my God, I'm so sorry, didn't know it was you, pardon my clumsiness. (Helping her pick up her notes that fell)
GWEN: It was just an accident, and thanks. (Collecting the notes). So where are you headed?
ELVIS: Just coming from the gym. I and Marcello spoke to Karen about letting you join the squad.
GWEN: Are you serious? You hang out with Marcello? That big guy? He's one of the most popular jocks in school. (Surprised)
ELVIS: Of course, we're teammates, remember? Apart from that, he's like a big bro to me.
GWEN: That's really cool. So what did Karen say?
ELVIS: What do you think? Obviously, Marcello was able to convince her to let you join. She really didn't need much convincing though, you deserved the spot.
Gwen is about to speak but Elvis cuts in.
ELVIS: Tell you what, she wants you to meet her at the courtyard after school today so she'd introduce you to the rest of the squad.
GWEN: Are you serious? This is really happening!
ELVIS: You're officially a member of the squad.
GWEN: A million thanks! I couldn't have done this without you.
ELVIS: The credit goes to Marcello. I only did the little I could. And again, you deserve it.
GWEN: Thanks again, and again. Can I hug you?
ELVIS: Are you expecting me to say no? (He smiles, arms wide open, she hugs him tightly)
GWEN: I owe you one. What can I do to...
ELVIS: You owe me nothing, okay?
GWEN: Elvis...
ELVIS: Alright, if you really wanna return the favour, there's something you could do for me. (Gently stroking his chin)
GWEN: Anything.
ELVIS: You, me, coffee, 6pm today... Deal?
GWEN: Are you asking me out on a date?
ELVIS: Well, if that's what you choose to call it then I guess uhm...
GWEN: Deal.
ELVIS: What? For real? I mean yeah... cool. Dalton's Café, I'll see you there.
She smiles before leaving the hallway. Elvis stands there, grinning from ear to ear.