Awkward Bubbles

It was a simple plan. Nothing could go wrong--- could it?

Awkward Bubbles

 

            Simple. A fail-proof plan. Glancing at me over Leah’s puffy bun, Alex winked. I fought back the urge to grin. I had to keep composed.

            “Hey, Leah, I heard it was you that let Bubbles out,” he said causally, leaning across the table. Jonathon raised his eyebrows as Alex stole his chips. Amelia let out a horrified cry.

            “ Bubbles?! Me?”

            “That’s what I heard,” he said.

            Jonathon gave Leah a sympathetic look. “It’s okay, Amelia,” he said, using her full name. “You can’t tell the whole school was under lock down half an hour ago. No one will remember.”

            “But I didn’t let the damn dragon out!”

            “Really? Because Jessica’s telling"” Alex stopped as Leah’s heart face had turned a dark shade of red. Shoving herself up from the lunch table, she charged off.

“That b***h!”

            Alex laughed and stood. “I should make sure she doesn’t kill her,” he said, taking his cue to leave. Of course, this was all part of the plan. To get Jonathon and me alone, that was"

            Jonathon frowned at me as Alex left and my smile fell. “You shouldn’t lead Alex on, Lyra,” he scowled gently and like that"the plan failed.