Chapter nine

IVAN.

" So video games or a movie? ". Kegan asked as we packed our things to leave the class right after the bell rang.

" I think I'm up for a movie ". Aden agreed then they both turned to look at me.

I sighed. " I can't today guys, I need to speak to March ".

" About? ". They asked in unison. I don't think I'll ever get used to them doing that. Like how do they even do it? They always say it's a twin thing and none twins 'just won't get it'.

" I'll tell you guys later, maybe text you guys, just later ".

They looked at each other and back at Ivan then shrugged.

" Okay ".

" Hey Ivan ". The high pitched female voice said. I turned to look at the blonde.

" Um hey Sydney ".

" I was thinking, maybe you'd like to- ".

" Sorry I can't, busy ".

She frowned. " But you haven't even heard what I have to say yet ".

" Well you can always say it later, I'm kinda busy ". I slung my backpack on and turned to look at the twins. " Later guys ".

" Later ". The chorused and I left the class before I could get wrapped up in Sydney drama.

I walked down the hallway heading to the administrative block, entering inside and heading to the principal's office.

" Hey Uncle ". I entered inside.

He looked up from whatever he was reading and a small smile tugged at his lips seeing me.

" No, no, no Ivan ". He chuckled. " I'm your sister's twin anytime and anywhere, but in here I'm the principal, okay? ".

" Yeah sure, principal March ". I said smiling at him.

" So.. Why are you here? ". He asked folding his hands on the table.

" Actually I need to talk to you about something ".

" Okay, come sit ".

I pulled out a chair and sat down.

" What do you want to talk about? ".

" Um- Anne France, I heard she's going to be withdrawn from school ".

" Well that's what her aunt wants ".

" But that's not what she wants, she doesn't want to stop going to school, she should have a say to ".

He sighed. " I know Ivan but her aunt just thinks that'll be the best thing for her an- ".

" Do you think so too? ". I cut him off. " That it will be best if she just drops out ".

" It's not easy to say but yes I do think it'll be best for her. She's not one of our best or even average students, school isn't for everyone and maybe she's one of them ".

I sighed then brushed my hand through my hair in frustration. it's not supposed to be this hard.

My eyes suddenly caught on a flier on his desk and I flicked my tongue excitedly as an idea popped in my head.

" What if I prove to you that school is for her? that she can do better? ".

" And how are you planning on doing that? ".

" The senior high school bowl competition, Anne will be representing our school ".

He leaned back on his chair laughing but immediately stopped seeing the serious expression I had on.

" Oh wait, your actually serious about this ".

" I am ".

The high school seniors bowl competition is this competition held every year. High school seniors representing schools around America, that's like fifty states, come to compete in a series of intense questioning. It's a really big thing for everyone especially those who compete considering even college scouts who are willing to give out scholarships will be there. Only one school is chosen to represent each state and this year our school was chosen, it might be just Americans but its broadcasted all over the world.

" Ivan, that competition means everything to the reputation of this school and you want Anne to represent us ".

" Yes I do ".

" I'm sorry but I can't allow that ".

" Why not? ". I asked trying not to yell.

He sighed. " Because she can't do it, I know she can't do it, you know she can't do it ".

" Well your wrong ". I folded my hands. " I know she can do it, anyone and I mean anyone can do anything ".

" Ivan- ".

" You always told me never to say I can't do anything because I CAN do anything, so you can't say she can't do it ".

" Ivan do you even realize what your asking me? ". He sat up on his chair. " Your asking me to put the reputation of everyone in this school and everything I've worked for into the hands of a girl who can't even come to school early ".

" No Principal March, I'm asking you to give her a chance, to prove herself to you and everyone, not just in this school but in the world that she can do it ".

He sighed. " But Ivan- ".

" I'll coach her, I'll make sure she's ready before then and I promise that she won't disappoint you, just give her a chance ".

He groaned and I knew then that he had agreed. He then reached down and pulled the drawer open taking out a long stack of books and dropping it on the desk in front of me.

" The screening process is going to be in the next three months then the semifinals two months after and then the finals, also two months after, these are notes for subjects on questions that are going to be asked ". He said referring to the stacks of books. He picked up the flier and slapped it on top of the stack of books. " I trust you Ivan, so I hope I won't regret this ".

I grinned. " Trust me, you won't regret this ".

" Is that it? You can go home now ".

I nodded and stood up picking up the stack of books.

" Thanks uncle ".

He sighed. " No problem kid ".

I left the office, leaving the administrative block.

God, Anne is going to kill me.