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Um, what's with the duffel bag?

I'm going on a class trip to the state capitol. Since when?

Since I signed up last week.

It's for students who are into local politics, and I'm going to meet the

governor. Do you even know who the governor is?

Yeah.

It's, uh... Oh, hey, Arwen.

Looks like you're all packed up.

Yeah, I think I overpacked, but options, right?

Totally. I brought this pantsuit, but maybe that's overdoing it.

Anyway, I'll see you after school.

Now I see why you're such a concerned voter.

Shut up. A long bus trip? Dinner with the governor?

It's so romantic.

Simone and Arwen sitting in the tree. I'm leaving now.

K-I-S-S-I-N-G.

I know yesterday's pop quiz was a rough one.

But some of you risked the occasion.

Some of you did not.

Don't forget to go over chapter five.

Not so fast, Simone.

Let's talk.

What's going on?

I thought we were turning over a new leaf. I swear I studied for this test

all night.

I've just been having trouble focusing.

I understand.

And I'm sure you'll do better on the quiz this afternoon.

But, no, I can't. I'm going on a class trip. I'm meeting the governor. It's my

lifelong dream.

Hey, what time does the bus leave?

Four. Be here at three, and if you pass, you can go. And if I don't?

I'm afraid you're not going to be able to go.

Miss Jacobs still on your case about that pop quiz?

Yeah, I have a makeup test.

I used to hate those.

Wait, aren't you a straight-A student?

Now I am, but it wasn't always like that.

Can you keep a secret?

Sure.

What's that?

They're these pills.

Ever since I started taking them, I've gotten my grades up so quickly. They

basically make me want to do my homework.

What? Seriously?

How do I get some?

Well, you can get them prescribed, but you have to do all these tests.

And I have my quiz at 3.

Yikes. That's rough.

Well, you seem to have a lot. Could I just have one?

The thing is, you're not the only one who wants them.

What do you mean?

Like, if you don't have a prescription, they're, like, really expensive.

So people pay for those?

Yeah. $10 pill.

And you're sure this is gonna work?

Like a charm.

Okay, when did the European Renaissance take place?

The 14th century.

Come on.

The 15th century. Yep. That was close.

Who was the king of England at the time?

Henry VIII.

Yes. Good job.

Okay, this is kind of a harder one.

Um, who invented the printing press in Europe?

Leonardo da Vinci?

Johann Gutenberg.

Shoot, I should have gotten that one.

I mean, you got most of them. You just need to pass, right?

It's fine. Just give me the book and I'll memorize it myself.

Ooh, someone's confident.

Well, let's just say I have a secret weapon.

Secret weapon?

Like what?

Clearly she means her crush, Arwen.

Sure. Something like that.

I hope you're not up to anything.

Oh, sorry.

I'm sorry. I didn't see you there.

So, getting excited for the trip?

Yeah, I'm really excited to see Governor...

The governor.

Me too. She's so inspiring.

Obviously, I watch her campaign videos, but hearing from her directly, it'll be

so cool.

Exactly. She's such a boss. Yeah, the boss of the whole state.

Hey, are you all right?

Yeah, I just have a little headache.

Do you need to go to the nurse? We still have an hour before the bus.

I'm totally okay.

Well, then, do you want to hang out for a little until it's time to go?

I'd love to, but I need to go see Ms. Jacobs.

Everything okay?

Yeah, she just has a question she wants me to ask the governor.

Wow, I would have thought Ms. J voted for the other guy.

You can never tell, right?

Meet me here before the bus, okay? Bye.

All right, 45 minutes.

Don't you worry, Ms. J.

Good luck.

You alright?

Yeah, totally.

Simone, what's wrong?

I... I just need some air. Okay, if you're feeling sick, you can take this

exam first thing tomorrow morning. No, but what about the class trip?

Okay, like I said, the trip can wait.

I think I need some fresh air.

What are you doing?

What do you mean? You're making a scene.

Whatever you gave me, it's making my head spin. That happens the first time.

You need to pull yourself together.

I would if I could. Thanks to you, I'm gonna fail this test.

Don't blame me. You're the one who gave me the pills.

Excuse me?

Did you say pills?

Ms. Jacobs, it's not like that. Simone, what's going on?

I'm in big trouble.

So I'm missing the class trip, I failed my quiz, and I have detention for two

weeks. And worst of all, Arwen saw it all happen.

I'm sure she'll understand.

Well, she hasn't texted me back at all. It could be worse.

I mean, I heard that you got suspended.

And it's on her permanent record. And I'm permanently over with Arwen.

Maybe she likes troublemakers.

And on top of all of that, I have to retake this quiz.

Are you ready? I mean, I studied really hard, so I think so.

Good luck. We're here for you.

All right, third time's a charm.

I guess studying really does work.

Wow, what a discovery.

I have a good feeling about this one.

Hey, you're back.

It was only a one-day trip. Did you think I was joining Congress?

I just didn't think you wanted to talk to me.

I have to admit, I was surprised.

I mean, I was surprised you didn't just tell the nurse about your problems

concentrating.

I was actually diagnosed with ADD last year, and I take those pills when I'm

having trouble.

Really? Yeah, it can be super helpful.

But it did take a while to adjust.

God, I'm such an idiot. I can't do anything right. You're not an idiot.

And sometimes it's not about the right way. It's about ending up in the right

place. Yeah, if the right place is detention, because that's where I'm

going to be.

I was thinking something more like juniors sometime soon.

When you're out of detention, you can get a coffee.

That would be really great.

Oh, before I forget, I have something for you.

See you later.

I can't believe Arwen got this for me. Isn't it romantic?

Super romantic.

I can't wait till I'm ungrounded and I can take her on a date.

Maybe we can do a double date with Claire and Merrick.

Sounds fun.

I want a double date.

What? Nothing.

Next time on Chicken Girls.

We're reviving an after-hours thing at Junior's later. He was totally flirting

with you. What if we get in trouble?

I can't go either. I have plans to study with Merrick. Julian said Merrick was

going. Maybe we could go downstairs.

Or I could kiss you.