Anna and the Pain

Don't you just hate those days that never go right? Your hair won't comb down properly and there's a lump at the back, then, you drop part of your breakfast onto your uniform, and then, just to make things worse, the people at school are GAY.

Well, to be specific, Autumn and Audrey are just too annoying.

I hate it how I feel like the odd-ball out when we have to be together. Every moment is a torture. It's like they already have this connection even though they can't like each other. I mean hello, Audrey's a REJECT for Pete's sake. Autumn's a FRIGGIN PEROXIDE. THE TWO DON'T MIX. It doesn't make sense. If anything, shouldn't it be me that's the one who's the go-between? Shouldn't I be the one who Autumn talks to in a low-voice in the back row? Or shouldn't I be the one who whispers a reply to Audrey?

Don't get me wrong. I'm not jealous. Why would I be? I'm not even friends with them. It just annoys me.

That's why I decided to finally finish the dodgy latin assignment that Audrey and Autumn started. Frankly, I felt a bit guilty since I've done nothing about it for two weeks and the last time I might have mentioned it was when I was PMS-y (that was the time when I mentioned Wikipedia). And then we handed it in. And now I feel hot and flustered. Audrey and Autumn annoy me. They infuriate me. How dare they leave me hanging. WE'RE A GROUP DAMMIT. WHEN DID THEY BECOME SO CLOSE?

There must be a story behind this sudden friendship. What happened? Autumn's mobile went off in the middle of Latin (when did Autumn have one? I must get her number...) and suddenly she shared a look with Audrey. Then, afterwards they left together in a hurry without even say a goodbye to me.

Don't get the wrong idea, I wasn't expecting them to say bye to me. It's just that it was a group project and I was in the group. Right?

NO. NO. I have issues. It's obvious that I have jealousy issues that shouldn't even exist. It's not like they're my friends, are they? It's not like I'm friends with them like I am with Jadee is it? Why should I be annoyed if they're in a little exclusive club that I can't even join. DO I LOOK LIKE I CARE?

I really don't. But Jadee disagrees with me.

Jadee: You know, Anna, you have serious problems. What's so good about those two anyway? Don't tell me you want be that buddy-buddy with them.

Me: No. I'm not concerned by it. I'm just interested to know how they got so close even though I didn't. It's not like they spent any more time together than I did. Plus, this doesn't add much to my ego, you know. I pride myself on being someone who can be friends with anyone. Even you. The cynical you.

Jadee: I'm not cynical. I'm a realist. Take it as you will. Take my advice, get over it. Move on. There are more interesting things to think about. Have you noticed how close Francesca and Holly are nowadays? Francesca's serious competition for you. You'd better be careful if you want to be school captain.

Me: JADEE. Can't you just advise me for a moment? It's obvious that I'm not going to get over it. I NEED TO BE A PART OF THEIR EXCLUSIVITY. Is that a word?

Jadee: Then... try and be nice to them. I'm sure they'll like you more then.

Me: ... right.

But in the end, I took her advice. I said that Audrey played netball well. It's going to be Autumn next.

Audrey #5

I may have given the impression that I harboured some kind of admiration for Autumn.

I would like to say that this is not the truth at all.

She's dumb, shallow, conceited and can't even write out information in her own words. 

I mean like...as if that information sheet on Augustus she sent to me was written by her. I refuse to believe that she knew all that just from her own reading in the past.

What is she supposed to be, anyway? Nerdy?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

So anyway after she gave me that PLAGIARISED sheet following our friendly and pleasant conversation on the phone, it turned out that it somehow had all the relevant information I  needed. How lucky. I think Autumn is just blessed with luck. Like her flawlessly foundation plastered face and well proportioned chest with implants. And the fact that she has me to write her assignment for her...

I think I should go for School Captain. I totally think everyone would vote for me.

...

Actually I heard something shocking the other day. I was on my way to the Music School to do some much-needed violin practice (I know. I know. Why do I force upon others the jarring sound of badly played violin? Indeed, why do I force it upon myself? Why not simply give up? And yet I cannot, for it is only through violin that I can truly connect with ...he.......um. Moving on.) WHEN I HEARD some horrifying words. Let me quote.

"Hey, so who do you think's going to get School Captain?"
"Hm I don't really know...some people have said Anna...you know Anna Lee, right?"
"Oh, yeah. Do you really think so? I guess she is quite popular, and she's always really nice.."
"She kind of looks like a man though..."
"*laughter* That's probably part of her appeal..."

UM. WHAT THE HELL? ANNA? MUSIC SCHOOL SINGING INCIDENT ANNA?

ANNA SCHOOL CAPTAIN?

I am sorry, but no. I think not.

She's unreliable and incompetent. I cannot believe she asked me to use Wikipedia to find out information on Augustus. See, we can't have a School Captain who uses WIKIPEDIA. She doesn't even contribute properly to group assignments. Also, she seems really guy obsessed. I bet she's trying to meet up with guys from Sean Exeter before Human Relations, so that she can be all like omg look how cool I am i have guyfriends.

Ahh. I swear, I am so sick of the whole year level. This stupid sex ed program is not even tomorrow. it is NEXT WEEK. That's like, seven whole days before you can even set eyes on those of the not-so-fair gender. Who even cares? Think of all the maths tests you could fail in that time. I practically failed my last maths test. 22/30 for Analysis, oh my god. I'm trying to get my brother to tutor me, but it's not working. I think I am truly a lost cause.

I feel bitchy today. I think it's probably because I stayed up too late doing Latin last night. I wasn't able to practise my beloved oboe. I fail at violin so much. It's depressing. Anyway.

Wow. Is that Autumn I see? Where is her makeup? Oh god. Is that a pimple???

I don't know if i should laugh or cry. There is a pimple on Autumn Nguyen's forehead.

Well, what can I say. At this rate, we'll soon become best friends and Anna will start going out with one of those Sean Exeter guys she seems so obsessed with. Oh yay. Maybe i'll be able to witness Anna and Anna's boyfriend, dressed in exactly the same way!

Come to think of it, i've never asked Anna where she gets her clothes...

i'm pretty sure she frequents men's stores, though.

That's okay! Men's clothing looks good on Anna. Yeah. I wonder if I'll be able to tell her and her boyfriend apart!

Okay, I think that brief conversation with Autumn has stimulated my bitchiness area, formerly asleep. But what to do? I KIND OF LIKE IT.

I definitely need to sleep more. And I need to find out when our next maths test is, so I can study for it. Not that I'll end up studying for it, but whatever.

If Autumn gets a higher mark than me, I will scream.

I actually think she got a higher mark than me last time. Not that I know. everyone is super secretive about their marks for some reason. I have a feeling it's because they can't deal with my large and beautiful glasses. I wonder what Anna said about them. Such a...normal girl.

I NEED TO STUDY.

oh god. Latin assignment.

well, let's see...Anna...wait..it's Audrey (oops. can't tell the difference between them anymore.) somehow stalked me and found my number. She called my house. I swear she stalked me.

stalker: "Hello...is this um...Autumn?"

Well duh.Omg. i think i recognise this voice.It can't be! No, she wouldn't have the nerves "Hey...who is this?"

stalker: "um. it's Audrey. I'm just wondering about the emperor assignment..." (I pretty sure it was Audrey. that rusty-bicycle voice)

OMG. it's due tomorrow. damnit. "Oh...okay. Um. Have you..er..done it?"

stalker: "Well...not really.I'm considering doing the research now, but i'm not sure how we should be splitting this up."

oh god. Why? Why do you have to put me through this? "Um. Well...I know a bit about Augustus, so i think i can send the info to you. are you able to write it up? sorry i have a date tonight...and i don't think i'd have time to do it properly."

and thus i revealed my true nerdy nature. All i have to do now is wait for the rumour to spread..like a contagious disease around the school...slowly...painfully crippling me into...*mental blank* damnit. hold the suspense.

Well i think i gave her a heart-attack then because there was a short strangled sound on the other end of the line...then silence. Maybe i was wrong. Maybe Audrey would take the secret about my nerdiness with her to her tomb. wishful thinking.

Stalker: "Um. okay. do you have my email address?"

she's alive. "um. no. um " i don't stalk people. "Um. and how did you get my number?"

stalker: "it was in the class contact list."

"oh..." Damn. why didn't i think of that? Oops. I withdraw my accusation...XD

I can't remember how i managed to scare her away, but i did. So, I racked my brain for all i know about Augustus and sent them to her. I'm pretty sure most of the facts are wrong. BUT ANYTHING GOES WHEN YOU"RE DESPERATE. All you need is confidence, then people always believe you. I actually won a debate once on pure improvisation...but then again it's probably just my amazing beauty that stunned the adjudicator.

So. Human Relations with Sean Exeter. eww...wait, I think Henry goes there. I saw him again last week. His school finished early so I asked him to come to see me. i can't believe he actually rode his bike for one and a half hour...in the rain. poor guy. I meet him at the gate and we walked to the stations to go to his apartment in the city.


i think the rain somehow melted my wall...of superiority and selfishness. So no, I was not flirting with Henry ...because he's a friend. Okay, okay, i can feel myself going into the reflective mood. So i shall move on before i say anything regrettable.

OMG. do i like Henry? that never crossed my mind before. I already have a boyfriend, yes. BUT. *sigh* even if i do like him...i don't think i want to date him.

woah. i think it's way past my bed time. no wonder i'm being so rambly and weird. wait, i don't think rambly is even a word. oh god. i'm losing my braincells.

I hope Audrey is actually doing that assignment. I gave her all the information and allowed her to glimpse my nerdiness. She should be grateful.