"Hey Clyde."
"Hey Rani."
"So, how's your chem going?"
"..."
"Due on Thursday?"
"…"
"It's worth 20%?"
"Well shit."
"Clyde, you are the most hopeless person on the planet. It's a wonder dad hasn't expelled you yet."
"I bribe him well, eh? Ow, that hurt!"
"It was meant to. Stop poking your tongue out, you look ridiculous."
"Why thankyou."
Rani giggles.
"So, what was the chem thingummy?"
"We're meant to research a famous chemist and explain their contributions to the world of science etcetera. We started it ages ago."
"I have no recollection of this event."
"Clyde!"
"Wait, actually… is that that thing that Dr B's been going on about and taking us to the library to do?"
"Yep."
"Oh, well then I've started it at least."
"Who are you and where is the real Clyde?"
There is a silence.
"Rani?"
"Yeah?"
"I could probably do with a going-over of chem. You know, if you're not too busy helping me with every other subject."
"You're an idiot."
"You are an amazing human being!"
"Tell me about it."