Later that evening, Ephram met Madison and Jess at their place so they could help him study for his upcoming history test. When he arrived, Jess ran out and stole the hat off his head and began running around the yard since she knew he would chase after her. She stopped and her back was to him, she stuck out her butt and put her hands out in front of her as far as they'd go, "hut, hut!"
Ephram laughed, "this is not football, Jess. Don't make me hurt you!"
Jess' eyes became wide, "if you can take your hat, then we'll go study." she smiled widely. Ephram drew in a deep breath then walked closer to her. He jumped on her back, something she wasn't ready for and her legs gave out and the two fell to the ground. Everybody was laughing, Jess was in hysterics, she lost and hadn't expected what Ephram was going to do. Madison was on the porch, her arms crossed watching in amusement at the two kids.

As Ephram stood up and took his hat bad, Jess yelled, "you're so Juvenile!"
"me?!?! Oh, that's it" and he jumped on Jess again, pulling his hat over her head and over her face. Then he jumped up, "fine, you win" and he ran towards Madison and hid behind her. Hugging her from behind with his chin on her shoulder. Jess stood up and yanked the hat off her head and threw it towards Ephram, "are you here to play or to study!'

Ephram laughed, "I came to study thanks. When you're ready to help then come on in." and he pulled Madison into the house and shut the door behind them.
"Funny!" yelled Jess as she opened the door and shut it behind her. "Geeze, lets study already, gah!" She laughed at herself.

The three of them studied for a couple hours before they decided to take a break for the night. Jess made up flashcards for Ephram. She said that it helps when one does the flashing and the other does the guessing. Before he left, he thanked Jess for being such a big help. Madison walked Ephram outside, "you're going to do fine."

Ephram kissed her lips lightly, "thanks for helping me."

"my pleasure sweetie." her hair was waving in the wind, the night air was cold. Ephram rubbed her arms as they talked for a little while longer. He pulled her close and whispered sweet nothings in her ear before kissing her goodbye. Madison started laughing. She noticed Jess in the window making funny faces at them, smushing her face against the glass and blowing on it. Ephram couldn't help but laugh. He picked up his hat, since it was still on the porch, and he threw it at the window, making Jess flinch. She flipped him off with a mock smile then disappeared into the house.
"You bring the kid out in her" Madison said jokingly.
Ephram put his arms around her waist. She tilted her head and smiled, "I have a gig next week, you should come."
"Count on it. Are you promoting anybody too?"

Her eyes beamed, "yeah! I think they are a pretty promising band. I cant wait to see what's in store for them."
"Well, with you behind them, they'll go far."

"oh, thank you!" Madison kissed him, then she involuntarily shivered.

"You should go inside." Ephram said as he rubbed her back. He leaned in to kiss her sweetly before heading to his car.