Dear Readers,
Unfortunately, this fanfiction is not going to be a Valentine's Day Special due to lack of viewer reception from the last Arthur Special. However, Mr. David Cohen would like for me to continue with this fanfiction by request. As a result, I am uploading this chapter just for Valentine's Day so please forgive me if it seems to deter slightly off the original storyline. I am trying to blend both the storyline and today's holiday themes together harmoniously. Please enjoy!
keesha tennelli
The next day, Brain ran right into the classroom with papers in his hand.
"Fern! Fern! Guess what? I just came up with a lot of ideas for the quiz show!" said Brain, excitedly.
"Huh? Oh sorry Brain, I wasn't paying attention," said Fern, confused. She focused her eyes on Brain.
"Check it out! I worked on these all last night! Our trivia wheel has replaceable wooden blocks with clasps attached, so we can do a section on body chemistry! About how we feel the way we feel about things sometimes. I'm really hoping we can try it out at lunchtime and they just made the new wheel block from shop class just today," continued Brain, skimming over his sheets.
"Oh wow, that sounds exciting Brain! We can give it a try sometime!" said Fern, happily.
"Alright!" cheered Brain, punching his fist in the air. He grabbed Fern's hands and began to dance and jump up and down. He stopped and looked into her eyes while she gazed back when all of a sudden...
"Hi Brain!" said a voice.
They both turned around and saw Lydia Fox sitting in her wheelchair. She smiled at Brain.
"Hope I'm not distracting you or anything! You looked lost in the moment," she continued, cheerfully.
"Oh no, no, not at all," said Brain, snapping out of the moment. He let go of Fern's hands and focused his attention on Lydia while Fern looked at him confused.
"I just wanted to know if we're still on about meeting after school so I can give you a hand," inquired Lydia, gazing at Brain's eyes.
"Sure! I can come right over to the library like you said! How about 3:30?" asked Brain.
"Sounds great! See you later, Quiz," said Lydia, teasingly. She wheeled away while Fern looked onwards in shock.
"You told her about the trivia show?" asked Fern, turning to Brain.
"Well, yeah Fern. I just felt like I needed to get her help, that's all. Nothing to it," said Brain, reassuringly.
"Brain, I thought I was your assistant! Why didn't you just tell me?" asked Fern, exasperatedly.
"Because I thought you didn't mind!" said Brain, looking shocked.
"Well, I didn't expect for you to go behind my back like that!" retorted Fern, slightly angry.
"Fern, I'm sorry, okay? And what's the problem?" apologized Brain, concerned.
"Nothing, okay? It's just, I thought this was gonna be our thing that's all," said Fern.
"Don't worry about it! Not only is Quiz Factual smart, he is also genuinely nice! As long as I'm around, he has a heart of gold," reassured Brain, smiling gently at Fern who felt her heart melted right away.
"Awww…thanks Quiz, I mean Brain," said Fern, smiling back.
"No worries! You can call me that at lunchtime when our trivia show starts!" said Brain, winking at Fern. She smiled sheepishly and blushed with an embarrassed flush.
"Alright everyone! It's time for class!" said Mr. Ratburn, walking into the classroom. He set his books on the desk and began to write on the board from his papers in his hand.
Fern and Brain took out their books, pens and notebooks and started writing down notes.
…...
February 13, 2013 (The day before Valentine's Day)
Brain sat down at her desk, contemplating on what to do for Valentine's Day. He was thinking long and hard about what to do to impress Fern. He leaned back on his chair and closed his eyes. Write her a love poem? Nahhh! Too easy. How about a rocket ship? No, it'll take too long to build that! Or how about…body chemistry, why we're attracted to certain people?
"That's it! Now I know exactly what to do!" exclaimed Brain, jumping up. He grabbed some papers and got to work.
…...
Meanwhile, back at the Walters residence, Fern was lying on her bed just thinking about the same thing.
"I wonder, oh I wonder, what in the world I could do to impress him?" said Fern, pondering carefully.
"I made him this card but I wonder if it's good enough for him to notice?" she said, pulling out a handmade light red card for Brain with a heart on the front in small letters. She placed it on her face and thought for a moment before looking at the phone next to her bed.
"I know what I could do, call Buster. He knows some advice," said Fern, dialling Buster's number. She heard the phone ring on the other side until she heard him pick up on the third ring.
"Hello?" said Buster's voice on the other end.
"Hi Buster! I was wondering if we could talk. Can you meet me down at the Sugar Bowl in half an hour?" said Fern.
"Sure! I'll be right over!" said Buster.
"Thanks! See you there!" said Fern. She hung up the phone while she heard a click on Buster's end. Fern grabbed her purple coat and headed out the door while her mom heard her footsteps down the stairs.
"Oh hey Fern! Where are you going?" said Mrs. Walters.
"Just down the Sugar Bowl. I'm going to meet Buster in half an hour," said Fern.
"Okay, have fun!" said Mrs. Walters.
"I will!" said Fern, closing the door behind her.
…...
"So Fern, what did you call me down here for?" asked Buster, sipping on his strawberry and vanilla swirled ice cream milkshake.
"I called to see if I could give Brain this for Valentine's Day," said Fern, giving Buster the card to look at.
"Wow Fern! I've never seen it even look so nice! I think Brain will love it!" exclaimed Buster, impressed.
On the heart it read:
"Brilliant
Receptive
Awesome
Inventive
Noticeable"
On the inside it said: "I think you're exceptional in every way. Happy Valentine's Day! –Signed, Fern Walters."
"Do you think I should?" asked Fern, hesitantly.
"Of course you should! I think that explains why you like him so much!" said Buster, giving the card back to Fern.
"I'm just a little worried about Brain that's all. He's been spending a lot of time with Lydia over the past 2 days on this Quiz Factual show. And I've just worked so hard on this card to get him to notice me," explained Fern.
"Don't worry about that! Brain can't possibly fail to recognize your genius! Besides, once he'll look at this he'll flip!" said Buster.
"Really? You think so?" asked Fern, lightening up.
"Yeah, I know so!" said Buster.
"Oh thank you Buster! You always knew just the right words to say!" said Fern, happily. She hugged Buster tightly.
"Hey! Watch my neck!" said Buster, letting go of Fern's arms around his neck.
"Sorry Buster! I'm just so excited! Now Brain'll know exactly how I feel!" squealed Fern, running out the door with her coat.
"Heh heh heh! Girls!" chuckled Buster, sipping his milkshake.
…
February 14, 2013 (Valentine's Day)
"I can't wait to give this card to Brain!" said Fern, excitedly. She drifted into a daydream where Brain accepts the card and they embrace each other so warmly. They leaned into a tender, soft kiss when…
"Fern! Hi there!" said Lydia, cheerfully.
"Oh, hi there Lydia!" said Fern, getting out of her daydream.
"Isn't Brain looking cute today? I can't believe what an amazing scientific genius he is! He certainly is cool," said Lydia, gazing at Brain who walked inside the classroom.
"Yeah, I guess," said Fern, slightly sad.
"Well, I'll see you later!" said Lydia, going inside the classroom.
Fern pulled out the card and stared at it. What if Brain chooses Lydia over me? She pondered. Well, we'll never know unless we try. She stepped into the classroom looking for a seat, when Brain suddenly waved her over with a smile.
"Hi Fern!" said Brain, waving.
"Hi Brain!" said Fern, coming over to sit next to Brain.
"You won't believe it, but for this special Valentine's Day occasion, I'm going to do a special section for this holiday! It's about sexual attraction, and I made it just for you!" said Brain, happily.
"Aw, really?" asked Fern, happily.
"Yes, really," replied Brain, sweetly.
Fern giggled sheepishly with a blush on her face. Brain put her hand on her cheek and they both leaned in for a kiss. Their lips touched each other softly, while Brain and Fern pulled away slowly and looked away.
"So uh, I made this card for you, I hope you like it," said Fern, handing him the card.
Brain took the card out of Fern's hand and read it carefully. He smiled softly.
"Thanks Fern! That's really thoughtful of you!" he said, smiling.
"N-No problem at all, Brain," said Fern, looking at him shyly. Brain put the card on his desk.
"Brain? There's been something I've been meaning to tell you…" said Fern, slowly as Brain looked in her eyes.
"There you are Brain! I've been looking all over for you," said Lydia, going up to them.
"Oh hey Lydia! Fern, I've been meaning to tell you, but I'm going to let Lydia be my assistant from now on," explained Brain, putting his arm around her.
"Wait, what do you mean?" asked Fern, unsure.
"Brain and I are now dating, so we get to spend more time together as boyfriend and girlfriend! One way we get to do all that is if we spend more time together on the trivia show!" said Lydia, excited.
"She's been a real help to me and even gave me a hand with the parts for today's Valentine's Day special!" said Brain.
But, you did it for me! Thought Fern silently. She felt angry and wanted to explode at Brain for doing something like this, but instead kept it inside.
"Okay…I guess, thanks for letting me know," said Fern, getting her things together.
"Where are you going?" asked Brain, concerned.
"To find another seat!" said Fern.
"But what's the problem?" asked Brain, pressing on.
"The problem is that you forgot what was important!" replied Fern, angrily. She grabbed her backpack and headed to the other side of the classroom.
"Wow, I wonder what's been going on. What's wrong?" asked Lydia.
"Nothing…but I may have just lost a friend," answered Brain, slightly saddened.
To be continued