Caught In the Act Just take it, Shiloh whispered excitedly.

Holding out a innocent looking ball point

pen. Looks are deceiving though, because folded into that simple black pen was a piece of paper that
decided fate. That paper contained the answers to our fifth period history test. At this point in our
young lives that paper was worth more than gold. Despite this, I still hesitate. I mean, yeah, Ive
cheated before, but nothing like this. Memories of last night drift through my thoughts, when I was
supposed to be studying for this test today. In actuality, I was watching a special double episode of
90210. The breath of fear washes over me and I slowly take the pen. Shiloh grins. Now, just dont get
caught, Shilo stated somberly, with raised eyebrows. The serious moment having passed, Shiloh
smiled and waved goodbye, as she hurried off to some unknown place. I stared at Shilohs bobbing
blond ponytail while she ran. The annoyingly loud bell rang, echoing painfully in my numb head. The
bell woke me from my daze and brought me back to reality. The bell for fifth period. I shuddered with
the realization, that the time had come to take my test. Why didnt you just study? I scolded myself.
Then you wouldnt be in this position, I thought bitterly. Then you wouldnt have to cheat. A thick ball
of fear settled into the pit of my stomach, as I merged in with the crowd of students headed back to
class. Walking, I noticed the front gates out of the corner of my eye. I really wished that I could just
walk through them right now. My friend Joey caught up to me suddenly, and linked arms with me. We
talked as we walked and Joey noticed the pen. He didnt say anything though, just gave me a look
that said, "I cant believe youre going to cheat. I tried to smile at him and squeezed his hand before
walking over to my seat. The bell rang again announcing the start of class and the fairly young
teacher began calling out the roll. Within minutes the teacher was buzzing around, passing out test
papers, and answer sheets, while yelling for people to put away their belongings. Hurry up people, I
thought. I wanted to get this over with. After she finished passing out the tests, the teacher made her
way to the door. She yelled for us to go ahead and start, she would be right back. Thousands of
nervous butterflies swarmed into my body, and my blood grew hot with anticipation, this was my
chance. Quickly my hands flew to my backpack and snatched the precious token. I dismantled it and
unrolled the paper; it was typed very small and neatly. I glanced around as I slid my heat sheet
beneath my answer sheet. Instantly I made eye contact with my teacher and gasped, I hadnt noticed
her come in, that worried me.