Chapter 6

Oh no. No, no, no, no.

I glance over at Asher to see him in the same position he has been in this whole time, except now he has a small smirk playing on his annoyingly perfect face.

What a pompous jerk.

There was no way I was going to let him win and see me embarrass myself in front of the whole class. The way he confidently sat back in his chair clearly showed that he didn't believe I could come up with anything. That I would just stand there with nothing to say in front of the class.

No. That's exactly what he wanted,

So, that's exactly what he wouldn't get.

I stand up with shaky hands and wipe them on my sweater, trying to calm my racing heart.

Squaring back my shoulders and lifting my chin up, I totally wing it last second. "Hello. I'm introducing Asher Lester, his favorite color is hot pink, his favorite show is My Little Pony. He takes ballet, and enjoys dancing alone in his room when nobody is watching. His favorite thing to do is bake snickerdoodles, while rocking out to Justin Bieber."

I announce this "information on Asher" loud and clear making the whole class erupt into laughter.

I sit back down in my chair with a satisfied grin on my face, making a point to look at Asher as smugly as I can.

Pride ripples through me. That outta show him.

I sneak a peek over at Asher to see he's staring at me. Anger, annoyance, and amusement all show on his face at once, it only fuels my confidence.

I give him my best impression of his smirk.

After a moment Mr. Ampler clears his throat, quieting down all of my classmates and says

"Okay, thank you Miss Hibbler for that rather....interesting introduction. Asher Lester, it's your turn to introduce Piper" he instructs and sits back down in his chair.

I fold my arms and look over at Asher with a raised eyebrow.

I'm pretty sure of myself. Pretty sure that he can't top that.

He looks right back at me and slowly stands up, his eyes never leaving mine.

With full confidence he turns to look at the class and speaks with just as much confidence if not more "Actually, I'm not sure how to introduce Piper. All she kept talking about was coming over to her house tonight so we can "really explore each other's interests"..."

My whole body tenses up and I just sit there staring at Asher with bewildered eyes,  my mouth hanging low enough to touch the floor, my heart races a million miles a minute and my cheeks are flaring with embarrassment.

Did he seriously just say that?! Well, maybe he could top what I had said after all...

Asher turns around slightly to give me a very annoying smirk, a smirk that I imagine resembles mine almost perfectly.

I feel like dying as the whole class erupts in laughter.

I slowly slink down in my chair and hide my face as best I can with my hair.

After what feels like a thousand years,

Mr. Ampler covers his mouth with his hand for a second. Is it just me or did I just see Mr Ample trying to hide his chuckle? After another moment of him conveniently hiding his mouth, he finally speaks  "alright class, settle down! Mr. Lester and Miss Hibbler, I'll see you after class."

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Mr. Ampler begins by clearing his throat. "Piper, Asher. I'm very disappointed in you two. I was willing to look past the obviously fake introduction of Asher." he pauses to give me a hard look.

"But your introduction was unacceptable Asher. I don't find it amusing when my students embarrass each other, especially so inappropriately. Since you two are going to be working together for this whole year, you're going to have to get along. So, you both are going to have an extra project together. One I feel will bond you two closer. I haven't yet figured out what that project will be, but I'll let you know when I have."

Seriously? Now I had to work with this jerk again? As if It wasn't torture enough having to be his partner all year.

"Yes sir." I politely agree.

"Thank you. You're excused." Mr. Ampler says simply with a nod. "And Asher, Piper?" He adds. "Yes, sir?" I question. "Don't ever think about doing anything like that in my class again. From here on out you two will learn to act like the adults you are and treat each other with respect and at least civilized manner. Understood?"

Asher simply stands there with crossed arms and says nothing. I nod my head but don't speak. I've never ever gotten in any sort of trouble with a teacher before this. It's all stupid Asher's fault.

As we're walking out the door, Asher mutters "this is bull." under his breath, the annoyance in his voice audible.

"Yeah well it's all your fault." I snap.

Asher looks up at me with an expression of both annoyance and shock.

"Mine? You started it when you made me sound gay!" He exclaimed.

"What? Scared you'll lose all the ladies?" I snark sarcastically.

He scoffs "we all know that's not possible." He brags with a scowl.

"Ugh you're so full of yourself." I retort, stomping past him making sure he sees the glare I send his way.

"You would be too if you looked like this." he yells after me

I roll my eyes but say nothing in response, because it's annoyingly true. Why does he get to be so cute, and such a jerk? Ugh.