[fluff]
"Today, we're gonna be talking about current events and how they parallel events in Ancient History." Mr. Matthews said excitedly, "To start off, I want you all to think of a recent news article you read. Discuss it with your partner, then each group is going to share out how it relates to something we've learned about in history."
Maya was casually leaning back in her desk when she felt a voice in her ear.
"Hi there, partner," Lucas said tauntingly from the desk behind her.
"Ugh, exactly the person I didn't want."
She groaned and turned her desk backwards to face him.
"It's a pleasure to work with you, ma'am," he said.
She grimaced. He was being exceptionally irritating – and happy – today. The stupid smile on his face baring his perfect set of gleaming white teeth was enough to unnerve her and mess up her whole thought process.
"So quiet today, Maya. What's the matter, that big ole clutter bucket up there not working?" He said, pointing to her head.
"I am absolutely dying of laughter on the inside," she said, her face completely serious.
He chuckled at her sarcasm. It was cute, although he'd never admit it to her.
"Like, wow, you are so funny. You shouldn't be working at the rodeo, you should be working as a stand-up comedian. Ranger Rick, the Comedian."
He opened his mouth to start talking, but she continued on, this time with real irritance leaking into her voice.
"But you wouldn't just have to be Ranger Rick. You would have your alter egos, Ranger Roy, and your best friend, Huckleberry."
The more she talked the, the less she was really focused on what she was saying. Lucas had a feeling Maya wasn't altogether there-her mind was wandering elsewhere, annoyed, probably about something that had happened with her mom.
"And Huckleberry would just absolutely love Ranger Rick and Ranger Roy. Then Bucky McBoingBoing could hop along and.."
She kept talking but he became mesmerized just by the way she was talking. Sometimes she got too carried away in how she was doing something that she forgot what she was actually doing. Like when she had been making fun of him dance and she started dancing crazily herself.
He tilted his head and unconsciously leaned closer towards her as she stared off into the distance, talking about Lucas' various alter egos.
It didn't matter who he was, what nickname he had, or how big his alter ego was. He could listen to her talk forever.
a/n: this didn't end up the way i wanted it to, but i liked the beginning and am okay with the ending. i'm gonna try updating more often. again, i'm really sorry for the long waits. as always, thanks for the support and keep reviewing! =)
