The day is barely half over and Kelly has had enough. She finally got rid of Candy Kirkpatrick and her long lecture on ballet, but now her phone won’t stop ringing. She has a vague idea who it might be and no, it’s not Eddy Mullis.

Eddy is still there, in the lobby. He’s not bothering her or anything, he’s just standing there, acting weird. Apparently, he’s doing the T challenge, or some of those silly things.

Whatever, Eddie wasn’t a problem, but on the way out, Kelly’s phone keeps ringing.

She wasn’t planning on answering, but Candy appeared in the doorway, so Kelly preferred to take the call than to get stuck with her again.
Kelly: Yes?
Brian: Hi, Kelly, it’s me, Brian Petersen, remember me?
How could she not remember, when he calls her at all hours, even during school time. He’s calling cause he insists on asking her out on a date; Kelly politely declines.

Kelly: I’m sorry, Brian, but I have a lot of studying to do for tomorrow.
Brian: So I see you later at the yoga class?
Kelly: Hm, I don’t think I’ll go, like I said, I have lots to study.
Brian: Then how about tomorrow?
Kelly: Brian, I told you I have a boyfriend.
Brian: *Chuckles*. True, but that’s okay, I’m not the jealous type.
Kelly: But my boyfriend is, so no, bye, Brian.

Kelly: *Hangs up*. Wow, is this guy pushy, can’t he take a hint? I had to play the jealous boyfriend card, or he wouldn’t leave me alone. Well, in a way it’s true, Dale wouldn’t like me dating him, obviously.

Kelly: Well, at least I got rid of Candy in the process. Now I can finally go home to rest… No, wait!

Kelly: Sh*t, I totally forgot I had a class at 12! If I hurry, maybe I’ll catch up on some of it. Damn, that’s what I get for taking Brian’s call.

Kelly: I wonder how long he’s going to keep harassing me. Should I ask Dale to talk to him? Maybe then Brian will stop calling me, but – What if they have a fight? I know Dale, he’s a tough nut to crack; and Brian… that guy doesn’t know when to quit. Gosh, why are some men so uncivilized?

Anyway, Kelly made it to her class. Late, mind you, but she made it. Phew!

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