Wow… back! It has been a long time, I just read part of the last chapter, and I remembered I needed to update. So here I am. Exams are over, expect updates like crazy!

May stood outside of the English room door and took two deep breaths. She decided last night that she was ready. She also went and looked online and it said that confidence was the key, and this time she was ready…or as ready as she could ever be. She gently pushed open the door and headed towards the empty desk next to Drew. She then took one final deep breath and turned to face him. HE looked at her questionable. Obviously deciding whether to talk or run.

"Hey Drew," May half way whispered. Drew gave her a smile and an awkward two finger salute. May offered a gentle smile. "Sorry about yesterday… I know it probably seemed weird," she admitted.

"Probably?" he asked. His voice was full of sarcasm. May flustered a little but remembered her confidence and put on another smile.

"Yeah, I know, very weird," she stated. Drew stared at her for a few seconds and then smirked. May giggled.

"Yeah, well I haven't gotten hit by a ball like that in a long time." He offered. Once again May giggled as Drew's smirk broadened.

"Hey Misty," Dawn squealed. She quickly grabbed onto Misty's upper arm and squeezed it tightly. "Look at May! Look at May! She is doing it, I knew she could!" she exclaimed. Misty smiled and the both began to observe their friend.

"Yeah, she is doing very well for her. I mean she is leaning in, making since, and she is even sincerely smiling. He seems to be smiling too," she noted.

"Yes, I know. I knew my plan would work. You guys should have more faith in me," she bragged. Misty nodded, it wasn't often Dawn got credit for ideas like this. "See, next is you and Ash," she informed.

"HEY! Don't get any ideas. My relationship with Ash is fine, we don't need your help. We are good friends as it is," Misty reprimanded. Dawn shook her head and drew a small heart on the paper in front of her.

"Who said friends? I know you want more, and Ash is too dense. Without my help you won't make it. I think first I am going to mix in some, 'How to get along without hitting the other person with a mallet' tips first though," Dawn responded. Misty quickly punched her in the arm as the teacher walked in.

Dawn and Misty raced to the car to see talk to May, but stopped dead in their tracks as they saw her leaning against the car talking to Drew. 'The tree,' Misty mouthed. She and Dawn crept over quietly behind it, which was just in hearing range.

"You know what Maple," Drew smirked. "Today wasn't so bad, we should hang out more often… at school I mean." May tried her best to hold back a nervous giggle as she smiled.

"Yeah sure, most definitely," she agreed. She had to consciously stop her head from bobbing up and down. He then walked over to the small rosebush beside the tree and handed the last red rose to her. May's cheeks heated as she accepted it. Without another word he began to walk away. May sighed as she pressed the rose to her chest. Today was definitely a good day. She then opened the door to the passenger's side of the car and buckled herself in. Within seconds her two friends were there to congratulate her.

"So, didn't I tell you it would work? Tell me I told you it would work!" Dawn squeaked. May began to look at the rose once more and nodded.

"You even got a present, and doesn't red mean love?" Misty added.

"Come on guys, it was the only rose left. I am sure he would have picked a yellow one if it were there," she defended. Both girls gave each other a knowing look.

"Well anyway, this is the perfect time to give you the next one. Misty reach in my book bag and get it, will you?" Dawn urged. Misty nodded and began to prod though her friend's belongings.

"Alright, here it is," Misty started. "'Smile at them! It sounds totally obvious, but it's easy to get knocked off course when you're trying to flirt with a hot man or woman. Whether you're sitting chatting to your potential new date, or gazing longingly at them across a crowded room, don't forget to smile at them. It's most effective if you manage to make eye contact at too – they'll know for sure that you're flirting with them.'"

"Hmm… that is too easy, I think you already did that one today," Dawn accused. May began to wave her hands in front of her defensively.

"Yeah, she it right Dawn. She definitely needs to take it slow. At least this can help her build her confidence," Misty interjected. May happily nodded.

"Fine, I see when I am out numbered. Humph, get out?" Dawn ordered. She then tilted her nose in the air while holding back a grin. May looked in front of her and noticed her house.

"Fine!" May yelled. She then snatched her book bag out of the car and headed for the front door. She then turned and smiled to her friends who were waving good bye. Once inside she took off her shoes and headed through the kitchen to her room.

"Hey May, mom left us both a brownie… can I eat yours?" he asked. He quickly looked back to the tv expecting a harsh response.

"Sure thing," May called. She then climbed the stairs and shut the door to her room.

"First she is all mad and now she is actually giving up food. I want to stay in middle school, high school seems confusing," he admitted. He then shrugged and grabbed the remaining brownie and devoured it while watching an episode of Bamboo Blade.

Alright, I hope you like this chapter. Yes, I realize I spared May… no I am not losing my touch. Anyway, I hope you like this chapter. Oh and note the Bamboo Blade reference! That show is AWESOME! If you haven't watched it, go to FUNimation and watch it now. You won't be disappointed.