I got a text from Vladi the next day, saying his parents grounded him from his phone because he got a C- on an algebra text, so he was allowed to tell me he why he couldn't send or get texts or anything, but that was it. Sure, I guess it made sense, but seriously, why did this have to happen as he was about to tell me how he was feeling? I guess I would have to put any thoughts of him out of my mind until after the whole Wild Card event was over. Meanwhile, I had let my friends know about the competition that weekend.
"Will it be on TV?" Devon asked as we were riding home on the bus.
"No, it's just a webisode thing on their site — under the Michigan section," I said.
"Oh, so like, no one will see it, then," Tori said.
That was what I was hoping for, but it didn't seem nice of her to put it that way. I just nodded in response.
"That's awesome, Landry," Peyton said.
"Will any of the models like Talisa or Rae Ellen be there?" Ashanti asked.
"They said two will be there, but I don't know who yet, because a couple states are doing a wild card thing."
"What if it's Talisa? Wouldn't you die?" India said.
"Or Jem," Ashanti said. "That would be amazing."
"Will you text us to let us know how it's going?" Devon asked.
"I can't contact anyone until the finale comes out. I have to hand over my phone when I get there 'cause they're worried about the results coming out before they upload it. They were super strict about it in the contract," I said.
"Weird, since it's not that big a deal," Ericka said.
I shrugged.
"Well, good luck, and let us know as soon as you can," Ashanti said. "Did you tell Vladi about the contest?"
"Wait? You and him are talking again?" Tori asked.
"We're talking, but no, I didn't say anything to him."
"Probably a good idea. You don't want him to ask you out just because he wants to say he's dating a model," Tori said.
Peyton raised her eyebrows. "Whatever, good luck, and text us when you can."
I got off the bus at my stop and went to start packing.