Disclaimer: I don't own Lab Rats or any of the characters. If I did…let's just say the show would be a LITTLE different! XD
Anyway, yes, this is a new story from yours truly! And I'm very well aware that I need to update "Just A Distraction", "Nothing Can Stop Us Now" and "Convincing"! (Am I missing any?) I will, I promise! I just…you know…need to think of where to go with them…
ANYWAY, this will be a very angsty story! I wanted to do something a little different with Bree and Chase. And what a happy way to start off the summer season! (she says sarcastically..) :P
So, please enjoy! And don't forget to review what you think!
Bree smiled as she flung a paper plane toward Chase, fist pumping the air in victory when it collided with the back of his head. His hand automatically went to the spot that she hit, turning in his seat to give her a look.
"Do you mind?" He asked.
She shrugged. "Not really."
He sighed and turned around again. "Well stop. I'm trying to write my English essay and I'd really appreciate it if you-"
His sentence was cut short by another plane.
"Are you really that bored to be throwing badly made origami at me?" He questioned, spinning around in his chair to face her head on.
"I already finished my homework, unlike some people." She stated.
"Well you're not in advanced classes like me so…"
She arched one of her eyebrows. "Are you implying that I'm not smart?"
He shook his head. "Of course not!" She smiled. "You're just not as smart as me."
Her smile faded at his comment. She narrowed her eyes and threw yet another plane at him, causing him to groan out loud. "Do you want Spike to come out or something? Because it's headed that way!"
"Well he's more fun than you are!" She teased.
She watched him roll his eyes. "Hah ha. Excuse me for wanting to get into college."
"Just have Mr. Davenport build you a college!" She chuckled, grabbing a piece of paper to start on another plane. "He certainly has the money."
He smirked. "I already have my eyes set on one that not even Mr. Davenport can replicate." When her response was an eyebrow raise, he smiled proudly. "Yale."
"Big shock there." She muttered. "Everyone knows you're practically in already. You are a boy genius!"
"Well thank you, but it's not a sure thing yet." He said as she folded the wings of her next plane. "You could get in too, you know."
She snorted. "Okay."
"I'm serious." She looked up. "You're smart enough, you just have to put in the work."
She smiled at him. "Thanks." They looked at each other until she shook her head. "But I don't think so. I don't plan on going to an Ivy League school. It'd be too much pressure."
He nodded just as the lab doors opened and Adam came running in with Leo trailing behind him.
"Dude, just help me out!" Leo whined, making Adam turn to face him.
"No! The last time I helped you win a girl's heart…well..it didn't turn out good, remember?"
Leo gasped. "And what makes you think this girl will fall for you like Danielle did?"
Adam chuckled, gesturing to himself. "I mean, come on."
"Can you believe this guy?" Leo asked, turning to the others. "He thinks he so smooth just because he's tall, handsome and has super strength!"
"Well those are good qualities to have." Bree pointed out.
Leo narrowed his eyes at her. "Thanks for the help." He remarked sarcastically.
"Any time!" She smiled as she stood up. "Except now, I'm going out."
"Where?" Adam asked, taking the seat that she was previously sitting in.
"I'm going with Caitlyn to the mall. Apparently there's this awesome magician doing tricks by the fountain!" They all just stared at her. "What? Magic can be cool! You two should understand." She pointed to both Leo and Chase.
"I only do them to get the ladies." Leo smirked.
"Yeah, and mine was more of a onetime thing, for the talent show." Chase shrugged, holding one of the paper planes that Bree had chucked at his head from earlier.
"Well, whatever, I'll see you guys later." She turned to make her leave when suddenly, "Wait, can I come with you?"
"Why?" She wondered, turning to face Chase with her arms crossed.
"I want to pick up my latest paycheck from Tech Town. Don't you have to get yours?"
"Oh, well alright. But let's go now, I don't want to be late for the magician!" She said, almost excitedly.
"You are so lame." He chuckled as he walked passed her, causing her to roll her eyes but follow him nonetheless.
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Twenty minutes and a trip to the gas station later, Chase pulled into the parking lot smoothly with Bree riding in the passenger seat. Katy Perry was currently blasting through the car's speakers and Chase was trying not to cringe too much.
Bree noticed and let out a laugh. "Come on, this song isn't so bad!"
He shook his head as he turned off the ignition, also causing the music to end. "Yes, it really is." She rolled her eyes with a smile on her face. "Next time the driver picks the music, got it?"
"Sure." She said playfully as she got out of the car, him following her actions.
He was in the middle of locking the doors when suddenly she was by his side, due to her super speed. The quickness caused him to jump nearly a foot off the ground, almost dropping the keys in the process. "Whoa!"
"Sorry." She chuckled as he regained his composure. "But I wanted to ask you something."
"Yes, you are annoying." He nodded.
She hit his arm, making him smile. "I'm serious!"
"Okay, okay." He laughed. "What's up?"
Bree hesitated before looking him square in the eye. "Did you mean it when you said that, if I tried, I could get into an Ivy League college?"
"Of course I did. Sure, you don't have a brain like mine," She rolled her eyes friskily but he stopped her. "I'm not bragging, I was going to say that you're still intelligent. I know. I've seen you. Especially on missions-"
"Yeah, but that's not University smart." She corrected him.
He shrugged. "Getting into college doesn't necessarily mean you have to be a genius in the books." He took a step forward and placed both hands on her shoulders. "I believe that you can do anything you set your mind to, Bree. Whether that be getting into Yale or working at McDonald's! Although I really hope you don't choose that second option…"
She smiled. "Don't worry, I have no desire to work at McDonald's. Taco Bell, maybe."
He laughed lightly at her comment. "So, yes, I was telling you the truth earlier."
Bree looked into his hazel eyes before smiling brightly. "Thanks, Chase."
Then, suddenly, something changed. The small smile that he had had while telling her all of those reassuring words disappeared. In its place was an almost shocked expression, like he had just remembered something really important. Or was it realization? Either way, he looked stunned and even a little upset about something.
"Are you okay?" She finally asked, her eyebrows pulled together into a frown. "Chase, what's wrong?"
He seemed to snap out of his, somewhat, of a trance as he cleared his throat. "Oh, um…yeah. Yeah, everything's fine." He looked to his hands, which were still firmly planted on her shoulders, and quickly let go.
"Come on, Caitlyn's probably wondering where you are. And I'm sure you don't want to miss the magician." He chuckled, but it didn't sound right. It sounded off, nervous even.
"Yeah, sure." She nodded, jogging a bit to catch up with the few steps he had already taken.