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thing. He got pretty frustrated sometimes because he had to repeat himself all the time. Personally, I thought it was entertaining.
    “No kidding,” Zander piped in. “I’ve got him too, seventh period.” He did seem like a nice guy. Most guys would have run the other way from a girl on the verge of a breakdown.
    “Oh, cool,” I said, smiling. Perhaps if he never found out how weird I was last year, he’d actually keep talking to me.
    “Let me see your schedule, Tru. Maybe we have something together, too.” Isaac scooted closer, tipping the table as he adjusted his weight.
    Zander frowned, then stood up. “Gotta run. I’m supposed to meet with my counselor about some paperwork. I’ll see you in English, Tru.”
    “Sure. See you then.” I watched him as he stepped back to the tree to snag his backpack. He hesitated there, turning back to us, like he was rethinking his actions. But with a tightening of his jaw, he twisted away and loped off across the pod. I felt a strange desire to follow him. My heart squeezed and I had to make myself breathe slowly. I was so messed up!
    All three of us girls watched him, enjoying the view.
    “Nice…” drawled Phoebe. My heart tightened uncomfortably at their slack jaws. Then I saw Phoebe glance quickly over at Isaac, who was scowling. She rolled her eyes as if he’d said something annoying.
    “Okay, let’s all get our schedules out and compare,” suggested Phoebe.
    As it turned out, I had a class with each of them. First period with Ruthie for Algebra II, fifth period with Isaac for drama, and sixth period with Phoebe for PE. Originally, I had been peeved to be stuck in drama, which was way out of my comfort zone, but knowing Isaac would be there with me took away some of the sting. At least I’d know someone who would talk to me in all of my afternoon classes. And maybe I could figure out what bothered me about him. Ruthie and Isaac had two classes together already, but only World Civilization with Phoebe.
    By the time lunch was over, several guys had stopped by to chat with Phoebe, and just as many girls had hit on Isaac. I wasn’t surprised, but it was getting old really fast. Ruthie also caught up with some old acquaintances. Fortunately, Isaac kept me from feeling like a total pariah. I couldn’t help but give him points for that.
    Ruthie and I were dumping our trash when Val Johnson, Ruthie’s first ever boyfriend back in middle school, stopped by to ask her about her classes. Despite my personal prediction that he would turn into a class nerd (which I’d told Ruthie to console her after they broke up in eighth grade), he’d become a school jock, and turned out pretty smokin’ hot himself. Unfortunately, it came with a typical jock personality. Ruthie didn’t seem to mind, though. She gave me the “I’ll catch up with you later” look. So I waved good-bye and took off to my locker to get my stuff for drama.
    “Hey, don’t forget me!” called Isaac.
    I’d already forgotten we had the next class together. To be honest, I was wondering about Zander and his deep blue eyes. Isaac was being really nice to me, and there I was zoning off about another boy.
    “Sorry. I have to stop by my locker first.”
    “No worries. I’ll walk with you!”
    “Thanks,” I said, smiling up at him. How shallow was I to feel this awesome about walking to class with a guy who looked like a beach model?

 
     
     
    Hormones
     
    As our drama teacher went over the classroom rules, I had to keep my hand over my mouth so that I didn’t burst out giggling. Isaac mimicked the teacher with amazing accuracy. If he didn’t go anywhere with his singing, he definitely had a career in acting. But apparently, the rest of the class wasn’t as talented. Their reactions eventually tipped off the teacher.
    “Mr. Efoti, I’m glad to see that you are such a natural entertainer.” Mr. Romano peered at us, a small smile on his lips. “Perhaps you can put that charm to good use and