The snowball fight went very well, as far as fun went. There was a dispute between Maureen and Roger over who won, but Mark, Angelo, and Randy calmed them down by saying it was a tie. After everyone was nearly frostbitten and ready to rest, the group decided to go to the nearby coffee shop. On the way there, Mark and Roger drifted back from the rest of the group to talk. Roger started with a sigh. "You really love her, don't you Mark?"

Mark nodded, "I think so."

"Well," he smiled lopsidedly, "Go up there. Sweep her off her feet… as if you haven't already." He laughed and took Mark's camera, which had been video taping the group goofing around. Mark rushed up to the front of the group, where Randy was talking with Maureen and April. He picked her up and swung her around, laughing. When he put her down, he turned her around and kissed her passionately. She pulled away after a few moments and stared at him curiously.

"Where did that come from?" she asked. His smile fell a little bit, and he gazed down disappointedly. She ducked a little bit to look into his eyes (he had a good five inches on her) and waved her hand in front of his face. "I never said I didn't like it," she reassured him, laughing, "It just caught me off guard is all." He laughed nervously.

"You know, I hate that we've been dating for three months and I'm still nervous around you."

She smiled. "I like it," she whispered slyly, pulling him in to kiss him. He happily obliged and felt her wrap her arms around his neck so she could lean against him.

"Okay okay okay," Maureen rolled her eyes, "Let's go you two." Randy pulled away from him and smiled, rolling her eyes.

"She's such a hypocrite," she whispered, inclining her head towards Maureen and David. He laughed and nodded.

"We all knew that."

"I was just stating a fact."

"I know."

When they got to the coffee shop, they sat at their usual table in the corner near the window. It was normal that that table was kept open when there wasn't school. Mrs. Collins was the manager and kept it open as much as possible. Everyone threw their coats on the back of their chairs and took a seat. Mark noticed Randy rubbing her hands together in an effort to warm up and immediately put his arm around her. Roger exchanged a smug grin with him and shook his head as she cuddled up to his side.

"Kodak moment, right there," Collins teased. Randy stuck her tongue out, laughing.

"He's right though," Angelo nodded in agreement, "You two are the sweetest couple I've ever seen."

"Aww, thanks Angelo," Randy smiled at him sweetly.

"Anytime honey."

"Can you guys actually pay today?" a young barista who had just gotten off her shift asked sarcastically. The group jumped. None of them had seen her coming.

"Ummmm…" Maureen, Randy, and Roger said, looking down into their laps.

"Don't worry about it sweetie," Mark murmured to Randy, "I'll take care of it."

"Thanks."

"Mo, I'll cover you," Joanne offered.

"Alright then," Maureen said brightly, "Thanks Joanne."

"Rog, I'll spot you a couple bucks," April smiled.

"Thanks April. I owe you."

"Yeah, I'll keep that in mind."

"Oh boy," Roger laughed, "Now I actually have to pay you back."

"Shall we?" Angelo asked, standing and gesturing to the counter. The group stood up and made their way towards the counter and ordered their drinks. When everyone had been served, they all sat back in their normal places and started to goof off again.

"So," Roger asked Maureen and Collins with a smile, "With a week and a half left until winter break, you two have to have something planned to end the year with a bang."

"Always," Maureen smiled evilly, "Should we tell them Collins?"

"Nah," he replied, shaking his head, "Too many ears around here. We'll tell you later."

"Looking forward to hearing this," Randy laughed, "You guys always have the best pranks."

"Oh, just wait and see," Maureen continued the creepy evil smile, "This year will be the best yet."

"Mo," David said sternly, "Do you really think you should be pulling these stupid pranks all the time?"

"Sure I do. They're fun."

"Well, I don't want to get in trouble."

"You won't. If anything, Collins and I will, but we've only been caught once since the sixth grade."

"Guilt by association Mo. I don't want to hear anything about this prank of yours."

"Fine then. Leave. Don't want to risk overhearing anything."

"Alright then. I will." As he got up to walk away, Maureen called him back, also standing up but on a chair.

"David," she called, sounding apologetic at first. He turned back and smiled at her. She returned the smile, but with a wicked twist to it. "We're over," she said, attempting a sickeningly sweet voice. He shook his head and walked out the door.

"He's an idiot," Maureen said, sitting back down.

"Well, you deserve better," Randy assured her, "He didn't fit in with the rest of us anyway."

"And you know this from meeting him only a handful of times?" Roger asked sarcastically.

"There are certain things you just know about people," she shrugged, "Of course, you couldn't spot these things if they hit you in the nose."

"I could too."

"Would you like to test that theory?"

"You got a plan?"

"Don't I always?"

"What is it?"

"You see that girl over there?" she asked, pointing to a young girl sitting on the other side of the room. Roger nodded, and Randy continued. "Her name is Melinda Stevens. Everybody calls her Mel. She's a freshman and one of my friends from biology. Hang out with her for one day, and tell me what you learn about her.

"Usual wager?" Mark asked, laughing at the two of them.

"Absolutely," Randy nodded, grinning wickedly, "Is it any fun without the usual wager."

"What's the usual wager?" Joanne, April, and Angelo asked. The rest of them just laughed.

"You'll see when Roger loses," Randy assured them.

"You're assuming I'll lose, little sister," Roger elbowed her.

"We all know you'll lose, Roger," Maureen informed him. Collins, Mark, and Benny nodded.

"It's true, Roger," Benny shrugged, "One thing, you've never won a bet against Randy. And two, you couldn't notice these things about people."

"You guys all suck."

"Just drink your coffee Roger, and think about how embarrassed you'll be when you lose."

Roger rolled his eyes, but didn't say a word. Everyone went back to drinking their coffee and joking around, almost getting kicked out for the fifth time that month. As decided to each in their own mind, it was worth it.