"Now, class," Mrs. Green, the French teacher, said cheerily, "The sign-up sheets for exchange students is on the door. You can sign up after class."
Right on cue, the bell rang and Chris got up instantly, rushing to the classroom door.
The rest of the class left lazily and slowly.
Leo, Mouse, Alice, and I met Chris at the door.
"Hey, Buddy." I said, "Shouldn't we ask Mom before signing up to host exchange students?"
Without taking his attention away from the sign-up paper, in which he was reading, Chris handed me his phone and said, "Here, text her."
"Why me?" I said.
"I don't want to get it trouble for texting in school." Chris explained, "You're used to it."
I shrugged and Chris took his phone back. He said, "On second thought, use your phone. I don't want mine to get taken away."
I scowled at my brother and took my phone out.
Hi mom. can we host 2 exchng stdnts frm irlnd? Chris wants 2. <3 Angie
I put my phone back in my pocket and Chris immediately said, "Did she text back?"
Just then, my phone buzzed and I checked it.
Well, I'll have to speak with your father. Tell Chris he can sign up later if Dad says yes. He's already at the sign-up sheet, isn't he? Tell him to wait. Love you, Sweetie. Put your phone away. Love, Mom. :)
"Yeah, she did." I said, putting my phone in my pocket (but not turning it off), "She said you need to wait and she's gonna ask Dad."
"Darn it!" Chris said, sighing, "I just think it would be so fun. And plus, extra credit!"
"Why are they from Ireland?" Mouse said, "This is French class."
We all looked at Mouse; That was a pretty good question. Good job, Mousey.
"Well, Ireland is in Europe." Chris said, "So is France. The students are from Ireland, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, Poland, and Spain."
Mouse shrugged, "Shouldn't have asked."
There was a pause and Chris almost squealed, "Oh, I wonder what they'll be like! Do you think we'll get boys or girls? How old do you think they are? What do you-"
"Chris," I said, putting my hand on his shoulder, "You're getting way ahead of yourself. Mom didn't even O.K. it yet."
Chris sighed and said, "Ange, Dad is going to be on a business trip for the whole summer."
I shrugged, "So?"
Chris rolled his eyes like I was an idiot and said, "The exchange students only stay for the summer."
"Oohhhh..." I said, feeling stupid, "Should I text Mom?"
"Later," Chris said, "I have to go to math, you have to go to social studies. See you in study hall."
"Later," I said, waving him off and going to fifth hour.
On the bus, Chris would not stop texting Mom and asking about the exchange students. He pointed out the fact that Dad wouldn't be here for the summer and Mom said she had called Dad earlier and he had pointed that out to her as well.
Hi, Mom! So did u ask Dad about exchng stdnts yet? Well i remembrd Dad wont b here 4 the summr!
Yes, you're right, Sweetie. I think it would be just fine if the students came for the summer. Love you, Mom.
REALLY? thnk u mom <3 U!!!!!
We got off the bus and Chris was jumping up and down, saying, "Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, I can't believe it! We can host exchange students for the summer! Oh my gosh, I'm so excited! I can't wait! I can't wait! I can't wait!"
"So, Chris," I said sarcastically, "Are you excited?"
Chris stopped jumping and said, "Well, duh, Angie!"
I got a text message from Leo.
LEO: So u guyz r doin the exchng stdnt thing?
ANGIE: Yea wanna come w/ us 2 the airport in June?
LEO: K. Guess what?
ANGIE: ?
LEO: Luv u.
ANGIE: Thats nice.
LEO: :)
I closed and put away my phone, "Leo's coming to pick them up at the airport with us in June."
Chris' face fell and he groaned, "Whyyyy?"
"I invited him." I said flatly.
Chris groaned and took out his phone, "Okay, I'm inviting Geoffry."
"What the hell? Whyyyyy?" I whined, trying to take his phone.
Chris texted Geoffry with one hand and put the other on my face, pushing me away.
We probably looked pretty stupid while I waved my arms around frantically, trying to get Chris' phone.
CHRIS: Hey Sweetie! Want 2 come 2 airport in June 2 pick up exchng stdnts?
GEOFFRY: Sure Honey. Sounds fun!
Chris smiled and put his phone away, "He's coming."
I groaned and said, "I'm inviting Alice! HA!"
Chris looked confused and said, "She's my friend too, how is that bad for me?"
I sighed and said, "Dang it."
So, we were getting exchange students in a month. Fun.
Let's see this last.
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