"...for Grzesiek," Kamiński said, and the entire class seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. "Now, as you can see, we have a tie between Zuzka and Gracja. Now we'll vote differently. Whoever wants Zuzka to be the host, raise your hand," Kamiński said. Almost half the class raised their hands. Mr. Janusz counted 10 votes for Zuzka. "So, as a formality, who's voting for Gracja? One, two... 12 votes for Gracja. The rest abstained. So, Gracja is the host, Zuzka is the deputy, and Grzesiek is the treasurer," Kamiński said. The bell rang. The class erupted in a buzz. Everyone left.
They didn't do anything in religion class because the priest wasn't there. Gracja kept looking at Daniel. He also glanced at her every now and then. After religion class, he had Polish. Kamiński came in halfway through.
"May I interrupt?" Mrs. Ambrozik asked. The woman nodded. "I forgot to hand out your photos. Who wanted the class photos?" he asked. Everyone showed up. Mr. Janusz handed out all the photos, and when he left, the bell rang.
Then came German. The teacher arrived, as usual, after the bell. She looked at Gracja.
"What are you staring at?!" the girl asked quietly.
"What kind of monkey is she?" Renata exclaimed. The girls started giggling. Paola glared at them.
"Be quiet!" she screamed. Gracja glared at her. "If you don't shut up, the whole class will have a quiz because of you."
Groans could be heard in the classroom. Gracja and Renata shut up, but not for long. Gracja didn't care that the slut had a quiz. Let her do it! "
We're taking out the papers," Paola said. The class started groaning and screaming. "Silence!"
The quiz was exceptionally difficult. Gracja didn't write anything. She knew she'd get a F. After class, while Gracja was packing, Paola said, "
Gracja, stay. And the rest of you, leave."
Gracja stood at the teacher's desk.
"Be careful how you treat me, you little shit, because I might make your life miserable, you little bitch!" Ms. Liza shouted and left the classroom. Gracja stood frozen, watching the closing door...
Gracja stood there until the bell rang. The last bell, because it was already 4 p.m. The lesson didn't last long. Renata stood in front of the classroom with Maciek and Bartek.
"So what? Why did you take so long to leave the classroom? Paola left a long time ago!" Renata demanded. "
That whore threatened to make my life miserable," Gracja said. Maciek and Bartek immediately joined the conversation.
"What?" Bartek asked in surprise. "What a slut!"
"Let's go to the locker room?" Maciek suggested.
The four of them went down to the basement locker room. They grabbed their coats and left the school.
"Shall we walk you? Our bus isn't for another 40 minutes, because the other one just missed us," Maciek said. Gracja agreed. It was getting colder outside. Gracja told them everything Paola had told her. Maciek and Bartek declared that he would make her lessons miserable too, since she was teaching them German too. "She seems
so innocent," Bartek said.
"Yes, and so pretty," Maciek added. "
Okay, you know what, you better go to the bus stop, and I'll walk home on my own," Gracja said.
"Fine. Just don't worry about that whore! We'll pay her back tomorrow somehow," Renata said. "
Of course I won't. That's not my style," Gracja said, smiling.
"See you tomorrow then!" Renata shouted as she left, turning around. The boys did the same. Gracja went on her way. Her mother was at home, doing a crossword puzzle.
"How was school?" she asked when Gracja entered the kitchen.
"Nothing," Gracja replied, and left. She didn't want her mother to ask what was going on. Why was it "nothing?" And she was afraid her mother would see the bruises. After all, the powder had probably worn off long ago.
She went to her room. She didn't feel like doing her homework, so she turned on the radio and listened to songs. It was getting darker outside. When 5:30 p.m. struck, Gracja received a text from Zuzka...
"ZUZKA FROM YOUR CLASS IS HERE. CAN YOU MEET ME? WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT SOMETHING IMPORTANT. WRITE BACK," Zuzka wrote. Gracja immediately replied, "I CAN MEET YOU. PREFERABLY AT THE SCHOOL. BE THERE IN HALF AN HOUR." Gracja started getting ready. Her mother came into her room.
"Are you going out?" she asked.
"Yes, what?"
"I'm going out too, so take your keys," her mother said. Gracja immediately got them ready, put on her shoes and jacket, and left. She walked quickly because he had an appointment with Zuzka ten minutes ago. On the way, she thought about what he would say to her about Daniel. Because surely that was what she wanted. Gracja wondered if Zuzka would want to do something to her, but it quickly passed, and she thought no more about it.
Zuzka was already standing in front of the school in her black coat. Zuzka was a black-haired girl with dark brown eyes. She was very pretty, but Gracja wasn't any uglier either.
"Hi," Gracja said.
"Hey," Zuzka replied. There was neither envy nor malicious intent in her eyes.
"So what did you want?" Gracja asked uncertainly. "
I'll tell you in a moment. We're waiting for a few more people," Zuzka said, and sat down on the wall. Gracja sat down next to her. After a few moments, Daniel, Renata, and Bartek arrived.
"Hey!" Bartek shouted. Renata greeted him too. Only Daniel was clearly confused.
"What's going on?" he asked.
"I'll explain everything in a moment. Maybe we should go somewhere? To the bunkers? Or somewhere," Zuzka suggested. So they went to the bunkers. It was dark and quite warm outside. There was no wind. Only a light breeze blew softly every now and then. "
I wanted to talk to you about something. All of you," Zuzka said when they reached the bunkers. Everyone looked at her, unsure what she meant. "Since you moved here, our lives have changed. Renata finally has a best friend, and Daniel, hmm, a girlfriend," Zuzka said. Daniel immediately cut in.
"What girlfriend?! You're my girlfriend!" he shouted.
"Shut up! Do you think I'm so stupid?! You think I don't see that I don't know what's going on between you two?!" Zuzka shouted. Gracja felt confused. She didn't want this to happen. "Now Daniel, you choose! It's either me or Gracja!"
Daniel looked at both girls. Gracja wasn't sure what he would do. They'd been getting along well for a few days, dating, but Zuzka had been his girlfriend for a few months. Daniel remained silent...
"I see you've already chosen," Zuzka said, lowering her head and slowly walking away. Daniel sobered instantly.
"Zuzka, wait!" he shouted, running up to her. No one could hear what they were saying, but after a moment, it was clear who Daniel had chosen. She and Zuzka kissed passionately. Gracja was disappointed, but somehow she didn't feel like crying or being sad. When she was in love, she used to get down and cry after something like that. And now? Now she was happy...
Renata approached Gracja.
"How are you feeling?
" "Fine. I'll be fine. I don't think I love him after all. Not him," Gracja said. Renata put her arm around her, and they both went to Zuzka and Daniel.
"Zuzka wants to apologize to you. I didn't think it would go this far. That Daniel would feel something for me and be interested in me," Gracja explained. Zuzka looked at the boy. He nodded. Zuzka walked up to Gracja and hugged her like a best friend. Gracja didn't know what was happening. The girl who had been her worst enemy just this morning was hugging her like a friend?! It was strange, to say the least, for Gracja.
"I want to apologize to you too. I misjudged you, and now I know it was Daniel's fault too. Maybe I'm not a good girl," Zuzka said.
"You're wonderful! It's my fault! I saw a pretty girl and forgot about you. Will you forgive me?" Daniel asked. Zuzka kissed him on the cheek. Gracja smiled broadly. Renata and Bartek stood embracing each other in a friendly way. Gracja thought that maybe Zuzka wasn't as bad as she looked after all?! She finally forgave both her and Daniel. And to forgive something like that, you have to have a truly big heart and a lot of kindness inside you...
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