Disclaimer: Don't own anything except for Lacey.
A/N: Okay, since I'm really not creative enough to make up situations with science like they do at Blake Holsey, I'm going to be using situations from various episodes, and just kind of putting a different take on it, or just put Lacey in that situation. This chapter doesn't have mind-blowing stuff in it, but the next chapter will definitely have some more stuff going on.. Anyway, hope you like it, and thanks so much for the reviews. And please, keep the reviews/feedback coming.
Smob1487- I usually send an email back for review replies, but since it's an anonymous review, I'll just reply here. Haha, yeaah, finally someone hot for Lucas. Lucas: paving a way for all nice guys. Thanks for the reviews, I hope you like the rest.
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Lucas's gaze, hidden behind his text book, watched as Madison, her cheerleaders, and Lacey stood up. Lacey stood up reluctantly, knowing that it was lunch and she would have to follow Madison and her cheerleaders, and sit with them, as they twirled their hair, giggled, and talked about other girls.
"Okay, so Lace, cheerleader tryouts are next week-" Madison said, not looking back to the priceless expression of Lacey's face.
"And?" Lacey asked, and the group of girls got quiet.
"And," Madison smiled, looked at her friends, and shot Lacey a serious look. "You have to try out. With me being the captain, I can definitely let you in, but first you have to at least practice a little." She looked at her friends, and smiled, "We'll help you."
Lacey looked at the girls, all taller than her by a few inches, peering down at her in intimidation. She smiled, "Yeah, that's not gonna work for me."
Madison began to glare, "You're my cousin, Lacey. How do you think that's going to make me look?"
"Like your cousin isn't your clone and doesn't want to cheer? I don't do smiling for public display, Madison." Lacey retorted, and the silence became deafening. It added to the affect that the science club was listening from their circle.
Madison stood up straight, raising her face in the air, "Fine. I'll take that as a 'ask me later, Madison, because I am in a pissy mood right now.'"
Lacey rolled her eyes.
"Come on girls, let's get lunch," Madison turned on her heel, and the girls followed. Lacey sighed, watching them walk before her. Noticing the club was to her right, she looked over slowly, as they looked away, pretending that they weren't eavesdropping.
She gave a small smile, "See you guys tomorrow?" She said, shyly, and they nodded, all answering at different times.
"See ya-Bye-Tomorrow!" Lucas said, as she gave a smile before walking out of the classroom. He closed his eyes tightly, and his forehead went down, hitting the table.
The four stared at Lucas. "Well," Marshall said, talking for all of them.
Lucas lifted his head up, slowly, confused to why they were all looking at him, "Well, what?"
"Come on, Lucas," Corrine said. "Tell us about her," The other three nodded.
"Yeah, man. How'd you get her to talk to you?" Lucas stared at Vaughn, "I didn't mean it like that. I mean, she's Madison's cousin, and Madison wouldn't talk to you, even if it was her first day of school."
"Well," Lucas sat, his elbows resting his upper body up. "She isn't really like Madison at all. You heard that conversation. She's not the cheerleader, Madison type." Lucas looked down, eyes wide, "She likes science."
"Well, we should go get her then!" Vaughn said, standing up, "Because you know, we should get more science club members."
"I'm sure your reason to run after her, and force her to come is not because she's hot?" Josie asked, and Vaughn shrugged.
"The fact that she's hot is just a factor to how valuable she could be in Science Club," Vaughn said, as Marshall and Lucas nodded along with him.
"You guys can't force someone to be in Science Club," Professor Z said, walking over to them.
"I got forced into Science Club," Vaughn said, sitting back.
Josie muttered, "Because you needed it."
"Anyway," Professor Z said, quickly so Vaughn wouldn't have time to throw a comment back at Josie. "Tomorrow I was thinking that I could give you guys a speech on genes. I was going to give a lab, but I think it's better if I give you a background information type of speech."
Marshall and Lucas shared the best friend look they did on occasion, and looked back up at Professor Z.
"Uh," Corrine said, looking at Professor Z, who was obviously looking for a better reaction. "Fun?"
"Tons," Josie mumbled, smiling.
"Is a lab better?" Professor Z, asked, looking at his students.
They all nodded and answered in unison, "Yes."
"Hm," Professor Z said, looking down at his notebook and taking note.
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"So, are you going to tell me about her?" Marshall asked Lucas, the two walking up to their rooms.
Lucas shrugged, "What's there to say? She's nice."
"So, you talked to her?" Marshall asked, and Lucas looked at him funny.
"No, we walked in silence," Lucas rolled his eyes at Marshall, who obviously didn't catch on to the sarcasm. "Yes, Marshall, I talked to her. She's nice."
"Do you like her?" Marshall asked, and Lucas shot him a glare. "I won't ask you that yet, then. Did you stutter?" Marshall continued with his interview.
Lucas groaned, "Of course."
"Smooth," Marshall nodded, as they reached the top step. "How'd you start talking to her then? You obviously didn't initiate it."
The two held their books, with one hand, at their sides, looking at each other, not noticing the girl quickly walking towards them, not looking forward, but looking back as if she was running from something.
"Well-" Lucas started, as Lacey slammed right into them, almost falling back, until Lucas grabbed her elbows. Holding her up, Lacey stepped forward, only a few inches away from Lucas. Marshall's eyes got wide, as Lacey looked up, and Lucas, face obviously scared, just stood there looking at her.
"Uh," Lacey whispered, stepping back. "Sorry, I'm just-" Lacey's face scrunched together as Madison's voice could be heard down the hall asking if Lacey was there. "Trying to hide from Madison. Could you help me out?" Lacey asked quickly, as Marshall and Lucas looked around for their room.
"Here," Lucas said, as Lacey and Marshall hurried into their dorm room.
Shutting the door, Lacey stood there until she could hear two pairs of shoes walking past. She sighed, and turned around to see Marshall and Lucas awkwardly standing there.
"So," She smiled, taking a breath. "What's up?"
"Uh-uh," Lucas said, looking at Marshall. "Not really much." Marshall looked at him, giving him a weird look, as Lacey's smile dropped in confusion. "Not a lot. Not much. Nothing really." Lucas said giving a 'hah', bit his bottom lip, and nodded.
"Uh," Lacey looked around their messy room, their things thrown all over the place. "Could I stay here for a few minutes? Until I know that Madison is gone?"
Marshall and Lucas's jaws dropped slightly, and they nodded slowly.
Lacey smiled, "Thanks, guys." She looked at the book case and walked over, "So, what do you got here?" She faced the books, looking through as Marshall grinned, punching Lucas in the arm, who didn't look as excited as Marshall did.
