Chapter 128: October
Chapter 126
It was the beginning of October, and little by little, the world began to find its rhythm again.
That morning, the five of us were gathered in the school cafeteria: Cher, Regina, Carly, Freddie, and me. Sam had gone to get food.
Pippa walked past the cafeteria entrance and spotted us. She gave me a quick "Hi, Jake," followed by a more general, "Hey, everyone," directed at the rest of the table. Then, without stopping, she continued on her way to the classroom.
After seeing Pippa greet me, Carly leaned in.
"You and Pippa?"
"We're friends. I didn't even flirt with her," I said.
Carly looked at me, suspicious. Freddie was busy texting a message, while Cher and Regina were deep in a different conversation.
Sam appeared with a piece of bread in her hand.
"What's the conversation?" she asked.
"That I'm just friends with Pippa," I replied.
Sam looked surprised. "That is... actually true! You're all friendly talk, but not a single flirt. Why wouldn't you do that? You don't want to kiss her? She is kinda cute."