The Perfect Couple

I took a few deep breaths and tried to calm my self down subtly, hoping the flush in my face would go away. It slowly receded and Claud and I greeted everyone, as we all started to walk inside.

I couldn't understand why Logan had that affect on me. I'd known him since I was almost 13, and never given him any thought. Any other thought than him being Mary Anne's boyfriend that is. Not to mention the fact that I've dated guys before. A few in fact, and none had that affect on me. I took my mind off Logan, and focused on Shannon, who was walking beside me.

We started discussing some of the plans we had in mind for the upcoming fall dance. We were both on the committee and excited about the dance.

"Have either of you thought about dates?" Claudia interjected into the conversation.

"Not really. Maybe I'll ask Zach Wright… I don't think he is going with anyone" Shannon said slowly. We all started smiling slyly and Shannon started to blush.

"C'mon guys! We're seventeen! It's not hard to admit you like someone or ask them out anymore!" Shannon rebuffed.

I wish it were that easy I thought, looking over at Mary Anne and Logan, who by now were holding hands.

Mary Anne and Logan used to date back in Middle school, but broke up before High school. They only recently got back together, about two months ago, and ever since, I've been driven crazy over the thought. Mary Anne went out with Cary Reitlin for three years before that, and their break up was hard for her, but I never really saw them together to begin with. But I suppose the old saying is 'opposites attract'.

At first I thought Mary Anne was only back with Logan to hurt Cary, or to move on, but Mary Anne is too sensitive a person to do anything like that. And you wouldn't think so by the way she acts with him. Like now for instance, she was looking up into his eyes… I found myself gazing at them too.

Wait! I had to mentally shake myself. I can't do this!

Fortunately for me, we all then parted ways. It's a lot easier to conceal your true feelings for someone when you're not around them.

After Homeroom, I headed toward my History class. History had become one of my favourite classes. Not least because of who was also in my class. I saw him as soon as I entered, sitting in a seat toward the back, on the left side. I headed near him and sat a few seats in front of him.

"Hey Stace!" he greeted me, a warm smile on his face.

"Hey!" I answered, turning around to see him. "What have you heard about this new teacher? Some kids in the lunch line yesterday said he has some strange methods." I asked.

"I guess we're about to find out" Logan replied, nodding toward the door. I turned and saw our new teacher, Mr Milligan walking in and placing his things on the desk. Our last History teacher had left on maternity leave, so this was our first lesson with Mr Milligan.

"Good Morning class! I'm your new teacher, seeing as Mrs Horton went on maternity leave last week-" He paused and his eyes scanned the classroom, "but I guess you all already knew that".

I stole a quick glance back at Logan and he gave me a quick smile.

Oh, how I love that smile.

"To get right into the drift of things, I'll be pairing you up, and giving you a 2000 word essay to work on together. The pairing will be random, so there will be no complaints. However, as for your topic, the two of you will choose what you wish to research and write about, and hand in your report, and a 10 minute presentation, presented in any way you wish. The only outline I will give you, is the heading of your presentation, which will be…" He turned his back to us to write on the whiteboard -'Two people who changed the world by working together'.

"You have by next lesson to choose your historic couple, and run it by me. Now to pair you off".

Mr Milligan started to pair us off while I sat there hoping I wouldn't get stuck with Alan Gray. Although some people think Alan has matured since his practical joke loving days in the eighth grade, I tend to think he is worse. Alan is now into providing comic relief for his peers, and often makes me the centre off his jokes. I'm quite surprised he had remained quiet this long. I tried to steal a quick glance around to see why Alan was being so quiet when I heard my name being called.

"Anastasia McGill?" Mr Milligan repeated.

"Oh, yes? Sorry… I…" I drifted off when I saw the amused look on Mr Milligan's face.

"That's quite alright Ms McGill. I just hope you don't find your partner as boring as you find me" He added.

"Sir? Would you mind calling me Stacey? No one calls me Anastasia." No one but Dad when he's angry at me anyway.

"Stacey it is. Stacey you will be paired off with… Mr Logan Bruno".

I think my heart actually stopped for a second there. It at least jumped in my chest.

I finally worked up enough courage to turn around and face Logan, I gave him a weak smile, and he gave me two thumbs up.

Great, I thought. That's the best way to get over someone, having to spend a large amount of time with them working on an intense project. Just great.