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Chapter twenty-four: Not giving a crap

𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙥

Now that Alex and I are on good terms putting us in clear view of each other during a very dull assembly is not the best idea.

As our headteacher, Ms Jones, drones on about school inspections and whatnot, I haven't been too bothered about paying attention. Alex has been keeping me entertained by imitating her as she speaks.

As I stifle a laugh, I catch Lucy's attention, and she quickly glances over in the direction of Alex, who has now turned away from me to avoid getting caught by a teacher.

Lucy's lips curl into that usual knowing smile, and I can't help but blush. I haven't told her about Alex loving me as, for the same reason why I didn't tell my mother, it feels too personal. The only person I have felt comfortable telling is my sister. But, I have updated her on our date.

Luckily, Cami hadn't seemed to notice, which I'm quite surprised she hasn't as Alex and I have been shamelessly catching each other's gazes all week. Instead, her eyes are on the large screen hung over the stage, and is mouthing 'what the fuck'. I frown at her, wondering what Ms Jones was introducing to this school this time and when I do, I have to refrain from gagging.

School uniform.

Fucking school uniform.

It's like England all over again. I cannot, under any circumstances, wear a uniform to school. Especially not the one projected onto the screen. Who thought a red and green striped tie would be a good idea? We'd look like Christmas ornaments.

"Due to the growing number of strikes being issue to girls for skirts that are too short and shoulders being on display, after multiple discussions, it has been decided by the school board that we will offer you a school uniform effective immediately." Ms Jones says, speaking into the microphone she can just about reach, even wearing heels. A loud groan comes from us students, but she gives us all a pointed look, and everyone shuts up immediately. She's a tad intimidating despite her height.

"As short skirts are our main priority to battle, this school uniform will not include a skirt. Instead, you girls will have to wear pants just like the boys. We do offer two separate pants: one design for the girls and one design for the boys, however, it is up to any of you to decide which one you will wear, as long as you come into school wearing the uniform. The uniform also consists of a blazer, tie, white shirt and plain black shoes. We understand that you may not be able to purchase the uniform straight away, so that is why we are allowing you six days, which will be Wednesday next week, to buy the uniform. You will be able to find this uniform on our website, in the stationary shop in this very school and in the school uniform shop which sells the uniforms of the private schools. If, past Wednesday, you fail to come into school wearing said uniform, you will be issued detention, a phone call home and you will be made to change. Repeated offences will land you in an in-school suspension and can escalate to an out-of-school exclusion too if you so wish to continue. We will be keeping our strike system, however, instead of using it for skirt length and stomachs being on display, we will be striking you if your top button is not done up or if your shirt is not tucked in and the number of strikes before a sanction will be reduced to three. We understand that this may not be very appealing to you though we do remind you that you will get used to it and I will be looking forward to seeing you all in your brand new uniform on Monday. Thank you."