February, 8th and school started again. I guess winter break was fun, mostly spent it with Meowstic though. It didn't bother me, it's something new then Shinx. But now it's school again, and Shinx again.

It was around 6:30AM, when I woke up. Took a shower, got dressed, eat. Then walked to school. It was pretty nice out, snow was melting, it was strange though. Yuka never let up with the snow till march. But I didn't care, it was nice walking without getting covered in snow. And in about twenty minutes, I reached the school. And hearing students complain about the school start again.

Entering the school, and going to my class, I sat and waited. 7:15 came around, and Sylveon walked in. And once the class silent down, she spoke.

"Well, hope everyone enjoyed their break, it was pretty long. But time to get back into work. And don't forget valentines day is very soon. The 14th, so I hope you have something special planned! Okay, so everyone, head off to your classes." She said.

Getting up with Shinx, we walked out, but was stopped by Sylveon.

"Riolu and Shinx… Can you come here for a minute?" She asked.

And so we walked back to her.

"Is something the matter?" Shinx asked.

"No, no… I just wanted to ask you something." She replied.

"Okay…? What is it?" I asked.

"As you both know, valentines day is in seven days. And on the 14th, I would like you two to help me." She said.

"Help with what? I don't really do anything on valentine day..." Shinx said.

"I want you two to help me. With valentines stuff. You know?" She said.

"Uh… I do-" I cut off Shinx.

"We will help you." I said, looking at Shinx.

"Uh, yeah, sure..." Shinx said, moody.

"Oh, perfect. I also seen that Eevee and Meowstic. You four our really friendly, heh?" Sylveon smiled.

And we left the room, Shinx wasn't happy to help. He just wanted to stay in his house, and watch random movies. But I think we can finally do something. And with that, we headed to our classes. And at the end of school, I walked out and instantly stopped. As a random Chespin.

"He- hey! Th- this is for you!" He said.

It was kinda strange. How he talked, and how jumpy he was. But he handed me a little folded paper. And as I looked up, he was gone. Out of sight.

"Uh… Okay..." I thought.

I looked at the paper in my palm, just wondering what just happened. As I kept looking at it, I broke my stare, as Shinx shoulder bump me.

"Hey, Riolu, we're gonna head to get something to eat. Wanna come?" He said.

"Uh, su- sure..." I said, walking with them.

I was pretty much following Shinx and Eevee. I didn't open that paper yet, so it just stood in my pocket. But after three hours later, I finally departed with the two, and headed home. And around 6:20PM, I opened my house door. And walked in.

At that point, I forgot about that strange Chespin and paper. I took off my clothes, and lay on my bed, just watching some random stuff.

The next couple of hours, I just stayed in my room. But around ten, I was called downstairs. Walking downstairs, I turned to see my mother.

"Uh, yeah…?" I asked.

"Who is TS?" She replied.

"Uh… What?" I asked again.

She handed me a pink piece of paper. And read the short note.

"Keep away… -TS"

Then I remembered that night. And the paper in the door.

"Where did you find this?" I asked.

"I was cleaning up, and found it under the counter..." She said back.

Not wanting to worry her, I just replied.

"Probably Shinx playing a prank… We do this often..."

She seemed a little confused, but accepted it, and walked away. When she walked out of view, I tossed it in the trash. And headed to my bed to sleep.

The next day was nice. Waking up to a sunny morning, and enjoying bacon and eggs. After that, I walked to school, ready for it.

Once I walked in school, I saw Shinx looking very worried. And I was concerned since December.

"Uh, why do you look that way? Did something happen?" I asked.

"Oh man! Riolu, we're in trouble!" He exclaimed.

"What, why?" I asked again.

"I need to focus for real now! I knew this day would come!" He continued pacing around.

"What? What day..." Saying again.

"Midterms!" He suddenly said.

"Midterms…? I thought that was for another two months or something… But why are you so worried? Like a good student, I study almost everyday." I said.

"I thought it was two months also! I thought I had more time to do whatever I want. But now I'm gonna fail! You gotta help me!" He continued to scream.

"Look… Get off me or I'll sucker punch you so hard… But after school, meet me at the school yard. We'll go to the library and I'll help you study..." I said.

He seemed pleased at this, and thanked me, by wrapping himself around me. And I kicked him somewhere that shouldn't be kicked. And he dropped off me, holding himself in pain.

"Meet you after school..." I said, walking off.

And I took his groaning as an okay.

Once school got out, I walked outside and waited. And five minutes later, Shinx walked out. We both headed to the school library and studied. Pretty much all day. Nine came around, and I headed home. Shinx was nearly falling asleep, as I walked off.

Entering my house, I continued to study in my room, getting ready for midterms. It starts in five days. But I wasn't sure how Shinx will deal with this. We'll continued to work till midterms. But there wasn't much hope for him, if he continues to do this to me...