1 Soulmates.

"So the GPS (global positioning system) is a satellite based navigation network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the US department of defense ", Mr. Peter the computer teacher paused and scanned the faces of the students.

"------Ashton----" oh God! I don't know why he called me but I willed myself to pay attention.

"Sir?"

"GPS was originally intended for what purpose?".

This was a new topic but this man doesn't care. "Ashton! I asked you a question "

"It was for military use" I replied hoping to impress him even though it is a little.

He didn't look impressed, he never was, to me he was an inanimate object given life, I don't care.

"That said and done, let's move on to----" The bell rang for Long break. Already feeling sleepy , I was grateful, couldn't imagine another minute in computer class.

I walked out of the class to the basketball court and watched as some junior students bickered over which group gets to play.

Alicia, my childhood friend came over bringing snacks for us.

"Did you see Racquel today? They said she left because she's sick but her brother said she left to see her boyfriend"

"That's not news, Racquel and her twin brother are close" I replied munching on a doughnut.

"If Raphael asks you on a date, would you go?" Alicia asked from nowhere.

"What? "

" Well let me put it out for you, he is Racquel's twin , he's not only handsome but also hot, aka fine boy, no pimples, most girls want to be with him and most guys want to be him, he and his friends are so cool and yes! he is so athletic"

"I hope you won't dump Ayobami for him." I spoke on her 3 month old relationship.

"Of course Ayobami is my air but no one passes by Raphael without taking a second look"

"Alicia" I giggled reprimanding her.

"Ever dreamt about him when playing basketball?"

Of course I have, even when he was not playing any sport but I was not about to admit that to Alicia so I faked a groan, "Alicia please, we've got class"

"Don't stop please, This is more interesting" came a voice behind us. We turned .

It was Raphael.

Omg! Raphael was one of those persistent guys who likes to get to the bottom of an issue.

"Excuse me" Alicia said pretending to act normal and not gossiping, no- no- not gossip, talking, yes, talking about him.

"Excuse us , we are leaving, we've got class" he moved but as I walked away I could feel his eyes boring into my back.

Phew that was close, I exhaled .

Geography class

"So, River Niger flows from Futa Djallon in Guinea, ok we will stop here". Mr. Faranle packed his books.

"No assignment?" Tumi, the best geography student asked and I groaned inwardly.

"That's right, Do a research on mountains, Highlands, Water motion, how many are you guys? "

No one answered , we all knew he was going to give us group project.

"That Tumininu does not have sense, he is an idiot" someone behind me said and I recognised the voice to be that of Chika , the lazy bone of the class.

"I hope Raphael is in my group" another person proclaimed loudly. Catherine ugh!

Catherine feels she deserves it all, gosh she disgusts me. Everyone knows she likes/loves Raphael but which girl doesn't, Raphael is our school girls dream guy.

Catherine asked Raphael out but he rejected her flatly.

"He has started calling names girl, so snap out of your daze" Alicia said snapping her fingers in my face. I want to hit her, she knows I don't like that but Mr. Iddo had began truly,

"Erm, group A, to my left guys when I call, Group B to my right, Group C to the back of the class and Group D remain seated.

OK guys so Group A we've got Catherine Adeshina, Mistura Noble, Dorris Ofiniche, Tolu Fletcher. Nominate a group leader. Group B --------"

I tuned him out and began to think of when I could go home or to the hostel when I heard my name.

"What?" I ask.

"Group C" Mr. Faranle answered annoyance evident in his voice. I move quietly to the back of the class, don't want to attract unnecessary attention this morning and I know I must have been caught red-handed (like not listening to him), I stop short of a few steps when I notice Raphael in my group and groan inwardly.

" Your projects OK, hmm Group A leader---"

I looked at him ,can he make a nice sentence outside geography without seeming stupid?

"Listen " Raphael poked me slightly in the ribs. I sigh, that would be three times right in how many minutes.

"Group C, you've got to explain malaria existence in the world in relation to the latitudes ". I groan inwardly again. Mental note to drop geography 2nd term.

"And you are presenting"

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English class.

"Not staying for so long so you don't have to give me those faces" Mr. Iddo, the English teacher said as he smiled.

Mistura who we called 'Mia' laughed, "He is very perceptive ''.

"We are facing Golden stars on Thursday, next week and your midterm break is coming so you have to tidy up your scores ".

Old story, they've been and I don't think I'm the only one who's waiting for 2nd term to arrive so we can act a little bit more free.

"We have an interesting debate coming up and we haven't started preparing" he threw his hands exasperatedly.

'Not my fault ' I silently say.

''But they haven't also started preparing because we received the topic from the organizers today and so we still do have to every to win. We'll need 2 males and a female, I don't want it to seem like I'm being preferential so I'll leave you to nominate "

"I nominate myself "

"No Catherine, as a cheerleader, they'll need you to boost their morale".

"That's right ", she sat with pride.

"What a way to reject someone "Alicia said and we laughed turning heads.

"Raphael and Jace would you please go? " The English teacher asked obviously tired of waiting.

"One condition "

"Yes?" I looked at Jace to judge his reaction, oh No! that mischievous smile, I mouthed to him not to do anything crazy and he just smirked.

"We would like to choose the girl''

Oh No! Whatever it is, I don't think it'll be good.