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Hey, what's so funny?

Don't take it personally. She's texting Mayor Bear.

Claire has a new boyfriend.

Oh my gosh, shut up.

I don't know what we are yet. Merrick's not really into labels.

Doesn't that mean he's talking to other people?

Aren't you worried?

Our connection is different.

I haven't liked anyone this much before.

Maybe ever.

Has he asked you to homecoming yet?

No, but we are seeing this French movie after school.

I'm really nervous.

If he watches subtitles with you, he's your boyfriend.

Just be careful.

Isla's his next-door neighbor and said he texts all of the girls.

Okay, that's just gossip, Simone.

See, he's probably texting me right now.

Oh, hey, Merrick, over here.

Are you ready for your math test today?

Honestly, I'm freaking out. My mind is like all over the place.

Oh, well then here.

Take some chewing gum and go find a quiet place to study.

What do I do to deserve you?

See you all later.

Like I said, just be careful.

Do you think Simone is right about Merrick? Am I being naive?

Um, you know, Simone can just be a little cynical sometimes.

Listen to your gut, not the gossip.

My gut tells me that he's genuine.

Then stop stalling and ask him to homecoming already.

If he says yes, he obviously likes you. You know what?

You're right. I'm gonna do it. Just put it out there.

Hey, Claire, what's going on? I wanted to ask you something.

Okay, who are you always texting?

What? Oh, that, sorry. That was my mom. What was that you wanted to ask me? It's

fine. Can wait until after school.

We had plans to see that French movie, remember?

Right. I forgot we talked about that. I can't today.

What? Why not?

I have to do something. My dad needs me to do chores.

Really? You seemed so excited before. Am I reading this wrong?

Hey, no, you're not. Whatever you wanted to ask me, can we do it at lunch?

Fine.

Okay, great. Can't wait.

Okay, so he said he was only texting his mom, but he completely forgot about the

movie we had planned after school, so... I text my mom all the time.

Isn't that weird?

That's weird.

Forgetting plans? Come on, who does that?

Just feel like he's hiding something. But, I mean, I already asked him about

it, so what can I do?

I know. Just forget you lost your phone and ask to use his.

Don't do that.

You're going to get your feelings hurt. Yeah, no, I'm not going to snoop through

his phone. That's crazy paranoid behavior.

Well, you don't have to snoop. It's just a test to see his reaction.

If he acts sketchy, then there's a problem.

And if he doesn't?

Then ask him to homecoming. I can't do that. I mean, I already asked who he was

texting, so he'll know.

I mean, I can do it for you if you want.

This is so... Adorable, sweet, romantic.

I just wanted to set a vibe just in case you still wanted to pop a certain

question.

Hey guys, mind if I join you?

Actually, we were kind of doing a little lunch date thing.

Okay, lovebird, you don't have to rub it in. I just needed your advice.

Okay, so what's the deal with your friend Arwen? I was thinking of asking

her to homecoming and I was trying to check her camogram, but it's private. Do

you think I could check on yours?

Uh, yeah, I guess so.

Here.

For starters, I got us assortment of the vending machine's finest.

Yeah, so fancy. You really went all out. Personally, I recommend the chip pretzel

combo.

What's wrong? Everything okay?

Um, Claire, we need to talk. Like, uh, Belle just broke her ankle.

What? What? Oh my god, how?

She, um, slipped on a banana peel. We need to go. Sorry, Merrick.

Rosabelle, is she okay?

She's fine. I was just a lie to get you away from Merrick. But I looked through

his phone.

God, you weren't actually supposed to look. Okay, well, I didn't expect him to

give it to me. Do you want to know what I saw or not?

Fine, yes, of course. What?

Okay, so he was messaging this girl named Rai Rai. I looked at her profile.

She didn't have any pictures, but I looked at their messages, and it wasn't

great. I mean, that doesn't prove anything.

Maybe they're friends.

He said he wouldn't know where he'd be without her. He's silly. He was probably

like... He's meeting her after school. That lying piece of... How could he do

that? I'm gonna go talk to him. No, you can't, because then he'll know I

snooped. You just... With these type of people, you have to catch them right

hand. And how do we do that?

I have a plan.

Text Belle, meet me at the Watson Pound. Wait, so what's the plan?

These disguises make us look unhinged. Okay, well, they worked, didn't they? He

doesn't recognize us. I feel like I'm getting bedbugs. My jacket smells like

wet dog and... yo.

Sorry, I'll be sure to get the lost and found drag scene next time.

What exactly is the plan here?

We need to wait until I can run into him with Ry-Ry. Her stuff's here, so she's

got to be around here somewhere.

Uh, Ry-R?

Ry-Ry?

Order is up.

That's her?

That's who he's cheating on me with?

She's kind of hot.

Sorry, she is.

Even pretty girls can be gullible.

Gotta tell her the kind of man she's dating.

What? Claire, no, don't!

Are you Rai Rai? Is this yours?

No, I think it's hers.

Um... It's mine.

My friend was just being silly. Thanks.

Your Rai Rai?

It's fine.

Claire, what are you doing here? And what are you wearing?

I could ask you the same question!

No, not your clothes.

What are you doing here?

I thought you had chores.

Um, change of plans.

Fine, sorry.

Ryan's a total math wizard, so he's helping me not fail my math test

tomorrow. If I fail, I'll be screwed.

I'm already in remedial math.

Hmm, something feels off. There's just no way this kid is your math tutor.

How old are you?

I'm 13, but Ramiro in math is pretty easy.

At least for me.

So you expect me to believe that you text your math tutor non-stop?

We're buds.

He lives on my block and we're on the same gaming team.

But how did you know he was the one I was texting?

Woman's intuition.

Simone helped you do it?

And you followed me here to spy?

No, that's insane.

Who would do that?

I know I'm no math genius, but something's not adding.

Congrats.

I hear one more person talk about homecoming, I'm gonna barf.

I take it you still haven't heard from Eric?

Of course not, and why would I?

I mean, it's over.

Kaput. Finito.

Had a good thing and I ruined it.

Sorry, Claire, but don't beat yourself up about it.

Exactly. He was the one that lied to you. About failing math. Who cares?

I literally am the one that let my friend turn me into a stalker.

But still, I thought I was trying to help you. Don't you want to know what

type of person you're dating?

Yeah, but because of you, I'll never actually get the chance. So, thanks a

lot.

Is everything okay, Claire?

You haven't said or eaten much.

Aria's right.

You kind of look like Eeyore today.

You guys, I'm fine. I'm just tired.

Ryan?

Hi. I hope you're okay.

I'm sorry about Merrick. If I had anything to do with that, I know he

really liked you.

Who's Merrick?

Nobody. Just someone I used to be close with.

Thanks, Ryan, but I messed that one up all on my own.

I wouldn't go that far.

You could have told me that you were meeting him.

Can we talk?

I'm just going to get more coffee anyway.

Come on, Kiki. I'll join you.

Sorry I've been avoiding you.

That's okay. I was acting crazy and paranoid.

I would avoid me too.

A little crazy, but not paranoid.

I shouldn't have lied.

I just thought if you knew the real me, you wouldn't want to be with me.

You were wrong. If you would let me in, I would have helped you.

I'm an idiot because I would have loved that. I'd still love that if it's not

too late.

Really? Yeah, but there is something I should ask.

Okay. Are you gonna ask me to homecoming or not?

Would you like to go to homecoming with me?

Yes, finally.

Next time on Chicken Girls.

I told Merrick Ari I needed a tutor. I got Ryan's number and I hired him for

this afternoon.

You think I need a makeover?

Do you have any high heels we could borrow? I feel like a baby giraffe

walking for the first time. Should we get started?

Sorry!