I stare at the clock willing it to ring. it's five minutes past when the bell's supposed to go and our teacher Ms Leane is still droning on about microorganisms and fungicides. although I understand the unit it doesn't make it any less bor-ING. BRIIIIING! finally the bell. I rush out to meet ruby in the usual eating spot but I stop dead in my tracks when I see ace peirce, school badboy hottie and player leaning over our table talking with ruby. I hear ruby's giggles from her as she smiles shyly at ace and pushes her cleavage higher and slightly more into his line of sight.
"RURU!!!" I interrupt them as I race towards them and slam my food down. ace nearly jumps a metre in surprise at my outburst but he quickly fixes himself and replaces his shocked face with his usual smug smirk. "hey... ruby's friend. I'm ace peirce. I don't believe we have met."
I squint at him and his outstretched hand, waiting for my shake. I grab his hand and grip it as strong as I can. I see him wince in pain. "Keiran Lee, it's a pleasure meeting you." I say stiffly.