Nathan briefly wonders for a second if his seat mate and team mate is actually is the chesire cat , having gotten lost in this world .
Theo's grin brightens at him as if though a hint that Nathan hasn't paid him enough attention.
Nathan whispers " why don't you shut up for a second?"
Theo's grin droops a little " Why would I ? You didn't show up yesterday. I got face planted on the court . Least I can do is to make suggestions about your 'punishment' . "
" Oh please" Nathan mocks " as if my presence will keep you from doing that . "
Theo doesn't budge " should call Carter ? " He grins again" or should I call the ' drama queen'? "
Now Rachael may be Carter's friend since their diper days . But she sure isn't a front bench lover .
Grades? Avarage.
Daydreams ? Infinity.
She would rather sit in the back bench and daydream her costume design . Okay may not the last bench, but she would seat by the window and stare at the lemon tree outside.
As if too check his deduction Nathan glances at her lightly. Just slightly turning himself,one hand gripping hard on Theo's widened mouth in surprise.
Rachel is indeed sat by the window seat .
Emily's bag half tousled over on the next seat to her .
Why does even Emily even like in Rachael?
Emily is sportsman . Actually, she is a damn brilliant one . Flash of school they call her . And that flash with Rachael?
Nathan's mind almost calculated sports probability . The only common variable between Rachael and Carter is not being able to "run' .
"Ah !" Nathan turns back sharply with a shreaking noise " Theo?! What the fuck ?"
He moves his palm as fast as possible. Theo laughs with mouth open as if he didn't just lick Nathan's palm .
" Tit for tat !" He says to Nathan " don't you be surprised. I don't like being hold shut mouth . "
Nathan signs in disbelief " Could have given me a verbal sound ? I wasn't holding your tounge in the first place ! "
Theo jerks his head back in laughing, right hand smackng against Nathan's left shoulder with mild force .
" Oh shit !" Nathan whins softly , almost under his breath.
Theo stares as if he can't believe that hurt Nathan's shoulder.
He questions that almost immidietly " ah dude ? Was that very strong ? "
Nathan is holding his shoulder by then, still wincing quietly . There's very light flutter in his breath . But Theo doesn't notice that , still surprised that his smack was powerful enough to hurt , nonetheless during laughing.
Nathan messages his throbbing shoulder a little bit ," Not there Theo. "
Theo can't help but question " what happened? Did you fell in drama club ? Like...down the stairs ?"
Nathan almost doesn't answer, still looking down , trying to move his shoulder slightly.
" No" he replies looking at Theo.
" I don't remember seeing that two days ago . You sure didn't run into something?"
Nathan grits teeth a little in frustration" I slept weird last night. If that helps. My side pillow is kinda heavy " .
Theo rolls is eyes " that's bullshit – "
Just then a teacher steps in , a bit too casual in his posture.
Voice loudly ringing through class he makes an announcement " All right folks! Free period for two hours . Go do what you gotta do " he galnces around the class " don't get too excited. Class will resume after lunch " .
The moment he steps out , half the class erupts in cheer with most students rushing out .
Theo wiggles his eyebrows " So ? What are you gonna do ? Wanna hit the court ? " His eyes slightly moves behind Nathan as if making a mental note of something before continuing " or you are going to your drama club ?"
Nathan deadpans " not my club ."
Just then Rachael appears front of him .
" Nathan let's go " her voice more of a command than asking politely.
Nathan almost glares at her , uufffff not again " for what ?"
Rachael smiles softly as if he is a child not aware of greater parts of life .
" Helping, lifting holding props . May be find remaining skeleton " , She glanced at his face directly " may be to cry in despair a little. Let's go " .
Theo doesn't control his grin like at all " oh you gotta go bro "
Rachael nods sagely.
Nathan opens his mouth in protest why of all things this early in the morning he has to go ?
But Rachael doesn't move an inch , neither has the smile on her face disappear. If anything it has grown wider.
Rachael yanks Nathan bag from the desk .
She grins ,as though embodiment of politeness " let's go part-timer" .