I tried my hardest to get my name taken off of the nomination list, but apparently, it wasn't allowed. I mean, seriously? Shouldn't it be my choice if I wanted to run for homecoming king or not? I even tried coming up with ways to make sure I would lose, but I lost count on how many people came to me in the hallway saying that they're voting for me.

I couldn't believe I was saying this, but I was really hoping Raphael would beat me.

"By the way," Orchid said as I pulled into the parking lot of the school the night of the dance. "I voted for you...