Ahhh! Enjoy!

Stephan felt very manly walking up to his tutoring session, swearing he wouldn't show a hint of emotion to Rachel. But then she looked at him and smiled. He positively crumbled. He offered a faint smile then he sat down. She handed him back the essay he had done a week prior. It had an 'A' on it. He looked with disbelief.

"Really?" Was all he managed.

"Indeed. Good job!" She seemed a bit too happy for his taste. Why did he have to like her? It made everything more confusing! She shrugged off the thoughts and offered a smile. "I know you can do this without my help."

"How do you know?" He asked a bit too sharply "How do you know anything. This is not what I wanted at all." She frowned.

"I know this isn't ideal but we have to until your grades are thoroughly improved. Just focus on that. Okay?" She tried to pat his hand but he was already up.

"No!" His exit would have been much more dramatic if he hadn't tripped over a pile of books, while she stifled a giggle.

Jace stood near the window, merely examining the view, when he noticed the "student" of his recent girlfriend. The guy was being clumsy and avoiding eye contact. Jace laughed and whispered to himself "What a pansy." To his surprise, Stephan barged over to him.

"So your him? You're her boyfriend? I have one thing to say, pal, I would be very careful if I were you!" He sneered with wide eyes that made him like a crazy homeless man. Jace looked about and smiled.

"I wouldn't worry about me. It's you who needs protecting." Before Stephan could even ask, Jace had punched him, and Stephan slid to the floor. "So I hope you realize I'm not going to be someone you like. So don't cross my path." He adjusted his tie and headed to the library to surprise his girlfriend. Stephan swore under his breath.

Rachel looked at Jace and smiled. "Its already holiday next week!" She said.

"Yup. So I have a question. What is with the dude your tutoring?"

"I don't know. Why? What happened?"

"Nothing much. All I know is were are not good friends."

"Is everything ok?" She asked giving him a pleading look. Jace shrugged and noticed someone in the distance.

"I'll be right back. Okay?" He gave her a quick peck on the cheek and ran off.

Jace walked up to Stephan "Why are you stalking her?"

"I'm not. I'm just out here for fun."

"I don't believe you."

"Believe what you want."

"Do you want me to tell her about you following her everywhere?"

Stephan thought for a moment. "No. I'll tell her."

"What are you planning?"

"Why would I tell you?"

"Just tell me or your dead."

Stephan, who had his broom, shrugged and flew over to Rachel. "Um, I need to tell you something."

"What?" she asked with a twinge of annoyance

"Your boyfriend's a tool. And I hope your happy with him." He smiled as her face regained its normal confused look.

"Huh?"

"I'll be seeing you later?"

"I guess."

"It's a date then!" He smiled and shouted to Jace, "Hey Fleabag! I'm dating her too! Have fun sharing!"

Jace gave Rachel a look. She returned it.

"Don't ask. I don't even know! But I evidently have a date with him. It doesn't mean anything. I swear!" She lied without knowing it. Jace believed her.