-We're not doing anything wrong, one of the boys mutters, but he doesn't look convincing.
I stare at them up and down with contempt.
-If you want to lie, at least do it correctly
They nod quickly before walking away, murmuring amongst themselves. I then turn to the news, falsely surprised.
-I didn't think I'd see you again so quickly with the news
She wipes her tears and tries to appear strong.
-If you hadn't made the whole school hate me, I wouldn't be here, she said to me.
I nod my head, not completely agreeing.
-Your parents never told you that you had to take responsibility for your actions
-I am an orphan…, she said
-My condolences but try to remember them for next time
-...
-And don't disappoint me because I expect a lot from you, I added
As I join Rhea and Nyx, a sneaky idea germinates in my mind. With a mischievous smile, I propose a daring plan to my friends.
-Girls, I have an idea. How about turning on the fire alarm to create some chaos? And if we can take advantage of this to steal the director's phone, that would be perfect.
Rhea and Nyx exchange a surprised look before smiling in turn.
-What do you have in mind? Rhea asks, intrigued.
I explain my plan to them, a devilish smile on my lips.
-Tomorrow, instead of apologizing to Mrs. Dubois, I am going to humiliate our dear director by using her own phone against her. I think it will add a fun touch to our little rebellion.
Nyx laughed softly, shaking her head.
-You are really something, you. How do you plan to go about it?
- Easy, I replied. We trigger the fire alarm, everyone will rush out. During this chaos, we infiltrate the principal's office and find her phone.
The new girl, who was listening in silence, frowned.
-You know I heard everything?
-Anyway, whether you say it or not, it won't change anything in my life, I replied, rolling my eyes.
Rhea and Nyx nod, ready to follow the plan. We separate, each preparing for the execution of our blow.
A few minutes later, we find ourselves near the fire alarm. Nyx, the most agile of us, approaches discreetly and activates the alarm. Immediately, a shrill bell rang, throwing the school into a hubbub of confusion and movement.
-Here we go, I whispered as we quickly headed towards the principal's office.
We take advantage of the general panic to slip into the administrative building. The principal's office is closed, but not locked. With inordinate confidence I open the door and we slip inside.
-Quickly, look for his phone, I whispered.
Rhea and Nyx search methodically while I stand guard by the door. After a few minutes of searching, Nyx triumphantly held up the director's phone.
-Find ! She said, a bright smile on her face.
I take the phone and slip it into my bag.
-Perfect. Now let's get out of here before anyone notices we're gone.
We slip out of the office, joining the crowd of students gathering outside. No one seems to notice our little escapade.
While the fire alarm is deactivated I take a knowing look at my friends.
-Tomorrow, I feel like it's going to be a memorable day, I said with a wink.
Rhea and Nyx smile, eager to see what I have in store for the Headmistress.