Chapter 80: Songs
Chapter 78
I was sitting at the usual corner table of the school cafeteria with Carly, Sam, and Freddie. The lunch rush was just starting to peak, and trays clattered all around us as students shuffled through the lines.
A few minutes later, Regina and Cher approached with their trays. Regina sat down right next to me. Cher slid into the seat across from her.
"Hey, everyone," Cher said with a friendly nod.
"Hey," we all responded almost in unison.
The table filled up quickly, but it didn't feel crowded. Just comfortable.
Regina bumped my shoulder lightly. "You better not steal any of my fries."
"No promises," I said with a smirk.
Cher poked at her salad with a fork, already jumping into the conversation like she'd been there from the beginning.
Regina looked around the table with a satisfied grin. "This is officially the most popular table in the ninth grade."
I just rolled my eyes. I liked being popular—but for Regina, it was more than that. It was like some school-life goal.
Sam smirked and leaned back. "How come Freddie is in here?"