~Ethan's House, Friday, 10:45 p.m.~

"Benny! Stop stuffing you face and pass the popcorn!" Sarah yelled at Benny from where she sat on the couch next to Ethan.

"Bhut dilsh ish deh besht part!" Benny shot back, little bits of popcorn flying out of his mouth as his hand dove back into the bowl he was clutching between his chest and his knees as he sat on the floor, too close to the TV to be healthy. Sarah sighed and turned her attention back to the movie, after quickly glancing at Jane, who was curled up, asleep in the recliner. Shortly after the movie came to it's end. As Ethan switched the TV off, Benny began rolling on the floor, getting popcorn crumbs form his shirt to get everywhere. "Ahhhh its so good! Best. Move. Everrrrr." he said, still rolling about. Sarah stood up and glanced at Ethan, a smile playing on her lips as she rolled her eyes.

"Benny, haven't you seen Jacuzzi Time Machine like…. What, twenty times?" She asked, a teasing tone in her voice. Benny stopped rolling around and looked up at Sarah. His brown hair was even messier than usual, if that was even possible.

"57 times, to be exact," Benny said with a smirk, sitting up. "And it gets better. Every. Time." He ran a hand through his hair and held out a hand, which Ethan walked over and grabbed, helping Benny up. "So what now?" He glanced at his watch. "Awh man, it's only like 11:30. E, when are your parents gonna be home? … What are they at tonight anyway."

"Something Greek, I'm not exactly sure, I saw them walk out in togas and I left it at that. " Ethan said with a shrug. He picked up the bowl of popcorn and gave Benny a 'really?' look. He and Sarah had only had a handful or two, and now the bowl was empty. Benny threw his hands up in the air.

"I was hungry, okay! Hey…. What do you have in the fridge right now?"

"Benny!" Ethan and Sarah groaned exasperatedly in unison. "I'm going to take Jane up to her bed." Sarah said, gently picking her up and flashing upstairs and back only a second or so later. "So… um…" Sarah began, playing with a small, gold ring with a red gem on her right middle finger. "You guys know what next week is right?" she kept her eyes down and her voice was lowered.

"Yeah! Last week of school!" Benny shouted, giving a little fist pump. "Owww!"Benny winced as Ethan's elbow dug into his ribs. "What was that for? It is, isn't it?" Benny's confusion increased as he noticed Ethan's crestfallen face. "Woah… I'm I missing something?"

"No, Benny, your right." Ethan's tone was monotone compared to what it was just a little earlier when they were watching the movie together. "It is the last week of school, exam week… and graduation." He swallowed. "And Sarah… and Erica, are seniors. So that means... This is their last week at Whitechapel High." He too was now starting a the ground as Benny's face fell.

"Oh… yeah.." Benny bit his lip, but didn't let this news keep him down for long. "Well then. We have to make this week… the best week ever!" He exclaimed. "To the kitchen! Any great week needs food. You got any fries, E?" Sarah actually let out a real laugh and lightly punched Benny in the shoulder. Benny rubbed his shoulder and winced. "What it is, Beat up Benny day?" He asked, grimacing.

"Well, If you want it to be, then I'll join in too. I always take the opportunity to smack a pervert." Erica appeared from nowhere behind Benny and smacked him upside the head. She smirked at Ethan, who had just let out a little shriek when she appeared. "Sarah, I'm hungry. Can we grab a snack?" she asked.

"Erica, I kind of need to study for my stupid HTML exam. I don't get computer credits… when am I ever going to need them?"

"Uh, when you're trying to hack a server to get the new leaked ZombieSlayr VI game, duh," Benny chimed in.

"Um… no." Sarah said, crossing her arms.

"Just because we… for some reason unbeknownst to me, hang out with you geeks doesn't mean we're geeks too. But fine. If your gonna have a study party.." Erica paused for a second. "Ishouldproballystudytoo." She scowled as Ethan and Benny's jaws dropped. "What! I don't want to fail and then have to spend another year with you dorks." She hooked her arm with Benny's. "Okay, Sarah. You've got a nerd, and I've got a nerd. Let's get over with this." As she headed off to the kitchen, Benny glanced back at Ethan with a big smile and a gave a thumbs up.

Sarah sat back down on the couch, pulled a laptop out of her bag, and started it up.

"You know Erica doesn't really mean all that stuff she says.." Sarah murmured softly, her face illuminated by the soft glow of her computer.

"Hm?" Ethan said, distracted by how pretty Sarah looked with her dark brown, nearly black, hair falling in her face.

"Erica's really not that bad," Sarah continued. "I mean, she's just used to people teasing and making fun of her for being smart, and all she ever really wanted is to be accepted. That's why she makes all the comments that she does. But… between you and me, I'm pretty sure she enjoys hanging out with you two almost as much as I do." She looked up at Ethan smiling, and he took a seat on the couch next to her. "And I know for a fact that she's as upset about…." Sarah couldn't continue. She swallowed. "… the upcoming week as I am." She bit her lip and pulled up Notepad ++ with some coding she had been working on. Ethan took one look at it and gave Sarah an over exaggerated look of horror. Sarah rolled her eyes. "Oh come on!" She exclaimed. "It's not that bad! Okay, fine! Maybe it is! So help me fix it." She gave Ethan a playful shove and the two of them began talking, typing, and getting ready for the exams, putting the fact that graduation was only a week away in the back of their minds.

~Ethan's Kitchen~

Erica opened her calculus textbook and sat down at the table. "Okay, dork. Nerdify me." She leaned back in her char and crossed her arms. Benny pulled out the chair besides her, shaking her head as he sat down.

"Okay, first of all, Erica, you're just as much of a nerd as I am, and I know you already know this stuff. And secondly, really? We're alone in here…" Erica hissed him and Benny scooted his chair back a few inches. "Easy, babe! I didn't mean it that way, but, if you want to canoodle, I'm all for it." Erica flashed her fangs again and Benny whimpered. "I mean, what I was really trying to say was, Erica, you don't need to pretend." Confusion flashed across Erica's face for a brief second, but it was gone as quickly as it came.

"Whatever." Erica said, but her voice had less of it's edge. "Let's study. I know you're good at Calculus, and it's the one thing I'm not amazing at." She ran a hand through her dirty blond hair and stared down at the textbook.

Benny stared at Erica. The only time he could remember mentioning being good at Calculus was when Erica was under the effects of that love potion he had made. Could it be that she had been…. conscious of her actions then too? No. Benny gave his head a tiny shake to clear his thoughts then leaned in closer to Erica to help her with her math, trying to keep the thought of how delicious the undead could smell out of his mind.

~12:36 p.m.~

"We're hooooomeee!" Ethan's parents whisked through the front door in their togas. Sarah shut her laptop and Benny walked in from the kitchen.

"Um.. How did your… thing… go?" Benny asked, walking over to where Ethan and Sarah were.

"Oh, our Toga Party Caesar Appreciation Night went wonderfully, thanks for asking, Benny." Ethan's mom smiled at him. "I am going to go check on Jane. Thanks for coming, Sarah, you're a life-saver."

"Oh, it's no problem," Sarah said, smiling. "I hope you had a good night!" She picked up her bag, then turned to Ethan. "Thanks for helping me, Ethan. I might just be able to pass my web design exam now. See you on Monday!" She gave a little wave and flashed out the door. Ethan sighed and plopped down on the couch.

"What are we going to do without them?" He asked Benny who walked over to sit next to Ethan.

"I don't know, E. But what I do what to know is… did you and Sarah get some… canoodling in?" Benny waggled his eyebrows mischievously as Ethan's fact started turning a bright red.

"Wh.. What… n… no!" He stammered out. "Benny!" Benny just smiled back at Ethan, obviously enjoying his discomfort.

"Come on, man. You've got to tell her sometime! I mean… we only have a week left…"

"Hey, you need to man up too!" Ethan retorted playfully. "What about Erica? Have you said anything to her yet?"

"I'm just waiting for the right moment, E. I've got everything planned out perfectly." Benny said, causing Ethan to roll his eyes.

"Oh, I'm sure you do, I'm sure you do."

"Whatever," Benny stood, still smiling. "I'll see ya later, E. I better get home before Grandma decides to revoke my wizard powers for a day again. Benny out!" And with that, Benny walked out the door, leaving Ethan sitting on the couch, shaking his head at his best friend's antics, and his thoughts swimming about the upcoming week.

Hello everyone! This is my first real story fanfic, so I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter! I really appreciate reviews to help me make it even better and I'll try and update as soon as I can!

I love you all,

Zanna