It wasn't long til the Brain reached the Sugar Bowl (it only took five-ten minutes). He went in and noticed that Jacky was sitting at the very back, staring outside and twirling her fingers in her hair. The Brain made his way to the table and sat down.

"So, what did you want to talk to me about?" asked the Brain.

"I want to hear about your trip to England." said Jacky, still staring outside and sipping on her strawberry milkshake.

The Brain was confused. "She wanted to talk to me alone about my trip to England?" thought the Brain.

"It was great.." said the Brain "When I first landed, I suffered from a bit of jet lag, but that changed after a good rest. One of the assistant coach for Munsfield United took myself and several other players on a tour throughout England. We visited the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, went on a boat trip along the Thames River, visited the Mansfield soccer..or football stadium where I might play..." The Brain said the last part quietly and slowly. Jacky's composure changed – she seemed a little sadden by this fact.

"So you didn't meet anyone?" asked Jacky.

"Didn't she already ask that question?" thought the Brain.

"Er, no. Surprisingly not. I didn't see anyone who caught my eye. And besides, I had someone else on my mind during my trip."

Jacky wasn't sure what he meant by this. She looked at him, but he was looking outside. She wanted to know who it was that he liked, but was too nervous to ask. She placed her hand on the table and started to drum her fingers.

"I wonder who he likes.. Maybe its Francine – nah, it can't be can it? Or maybe Fern? They seem to get along. Or could it be Sue-Ellen?" All these thoughts were racing in her mind.

The Brain noticed that she was different. She kept drumming her fingers on the table, and looked deep in thought, as if she was mentally fighting with herself. He didn't know what to do.

"Should I tell her that I like her now?" thought the Brain "No.. too early. I mean its the beginning of the school year...but what if I don't get another chance?" The Brain was also mentally fighting with himself too.

Jacky was still drumming her fingers on the table until it stopped. The Brain put his hand on her hand.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to anno– " said a blushing Jacky. "I wasn't gettin' annoyed." The Brain didn't remove his hand from her hand. He looked at her, and she stared back. "I've got to do this.." thought the Brain.

"The girl I --"

"Hey guys!" shouted a familiar voice.

The Brain was interrupted.

It was Buster and Binky (apparently he has spare second period too). The Brain and Jacky immediately took their hands away.

"What are you two doing here alone?" asked Binky

"We uh, were just talking about our summer holidays." said the Brain.

Buster could see past that lie. It was hard to keep a lie from Buster. Ever since third grade Buster has always been tryin' to find the truth. He even pretended to be a detective and once saved Arthur from

being kept at school while Mr. Ratburn's class went on a field trip!

"Well its almost time for lunch, so we better be getting back." said Jacky

"Its alright, I texted everyone that we were gonna have lunch here." said Buster, waving his cell phone.

"I'm going to go to the bathroom." said Jacky. She got up and left to go to the bathroom.

"Look at her ass when she walks away," said Binky. "Mm-mmm." The Brain gritted his teeth.

Buster and Binky sat down where Jacky was sitting.

"So why are you two here?" asked Buster.

"We were just talking about our summer. That's all."

"I don't believe you."

"Why?"

"Cause if you just wanted to talk about your summer, you would..or atleast I think.. have invited me along." said Buster.

Just before the Brain could answer, Jacky came back. She noticed that her seat was taken, and noticed that she had to sit beside the Brain. A hint of pink rose to her cheeks. She took her spot beside the Brain. Once she sat down, the rest of the gang came in. The gang knew the owners quite well, so Arthur and George grabbed a table and placed it near the booth (since it would be hard to fit 10 people in one booth...) Everyone grabbed a chair and placed themselves among the table.

There was chatter among everyone for about 10 minutes. Fern, Muffy, Sue-Ellen and Francine were talking about Mr. Lucas, the hot biology teacher, Arthur, Buster, Binky and George were talking about Mrs. Dawes, the wicked and evil Chemistry teacher. The Brain and Jacky just sat there, listening to the conversations and sometimes joining in.

"Okay, everyone, its time to draw straws!" said Arthur. "Who ever gets the pink end has to order the food."

Everyone reached towards Arthur's hand and picked a straw. The Brain's hand slightly touched Jacky's hand.

"Not me," replied Muffy.

"Nor me." said Francine.

"Aw man, I got it!" said Arthur. Everyone laughed.

As Arthur got and took everyone's order and money, Jacky's hand was resting on the seat. The Brain put his hand on top of her hand and kept it there. Neither one looked at each other.