Author's Note: I've gotten some reviews already, and requests to continue, with longer chapters. So will try to do just that! Heh. Read on, and enjoy. But most importantly review! :D

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When Robbie and Ray got to their algebra class they realized that they were the first ones there, despite Ray's nap time incident. They sat down in their regular seats – next to the windows in the far left row. Robbie turned around and looked at Ray. He seemed preoccupied with something, and Robbie was pretty sure he knew what it had to do with.

"So, what's going on with you and Lily?" Robbie asked Ray.

Ray groaned and changed his expression from one of absent mindedness to a discouraged one. "I just can't figure out what to do." He sighed, then continued, "I want to do something for her, something special. But I don't know what to do."

"Well, getting her a gift is always a good idea. Girls like that kind of stuff." Robbie suggested.

"Right. Remember, I've tried that. Jumpy Jr. didn't go over too well with her." Ray continued, but it sounded more like he was talking to himself, "It's not my fault she shook the box though..."

"So, maybe you should try something that isn't alive this time?" Robbie thought to himself for a minute, "How about a necklace, or earrings, or something like that?"

"Maybe. That could work." Ray's mood started to lighten up a little while talking to Robbie. He always had a way to look at the brighter side of things, or at least find a detour or two out of anyone's problems. "But she doesn't really wear jewelry much at all."

"True... maybe you could buy her some guitar picks?" Robbie suggested.

"Maybe. I don't know. I never was any good at figuring out stuff like this."

"Well, you do know that there is a first time for everything."

"Yeah. I guess so."

Students slowly started to fill up the classroom, and in a few minutes the bell rang. Mr. Mc Ewan got up from his desk where he was grading some last minute papers from Friday to address the class. "Good morning class. Please start working on the opener if you haven't done so already. In five minutes I will start to go over it, so I would suggest that you work diligently."

Ray sat in deep thought for a couple minutes while Robbie started to work on the opener problem that was written on the chalk board. "Audrey." Ray blurted out loud enough for Robbie to hear him, but quiet enough so that the other students that were in the room couldn't hear.

"What?" Robbie asked. He was confused as to the purpose of Ray's random outburst.

"Audrey. I can ask her for advice. Who would know what to buy a girl better than a girl? And plus, she's Lily's best friend. I am guaranteed good advice this way." Ray stated ever so confidently.

"Wow. You're actually right. Brennan, you never cease to amaze me. At least when you're serious. And think about things." Robbie laughed.

"Oh really. Implying that I'm usually not serious and don't think?" Ray laughed. He knew that this was ever so true.

"Of course." Robbie laughed. After a few seconds, he looked at the clock. 3 more minutes to finish the opener. "Ray, shut up and work on your opener!"

"Alright. I see how it is." Ray laughed. "Yeah, I should probably work on it."

"That's what I thought."

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Later that day, in 6th hour lunch, Lily, Robbie, Ray and Travis were waiting in the lunch line to get their food. Ray was in a better mood now, and was looking forward to talking to Audrey after school today. Hopefully her intelligent female input would be able to be well used. While waiting in line, Lily asked Ray, "So Ray, enjoy your nap in history?"

"You know it!" Ray replied with a smirk.

"I figured as much. You know, you should probably sleep at home and at least try to pay attention in class." Lily suggested.

"Maybe. I'll have to sleep on that one!" Ray smirked.

Lily punched him. "Honestly Ray."

"Ow!" Ray rubbed his arm.

Robbie laughed. "You did deserve that one Ray. We all know it."

"Maybe. But I dunno." Ray gave a defeated shrug.

The four of them got their food and made their way to their usual table. Once they got there, they sat down and began to eat.

After Robbie opened and took a sip of his Jones Soda, he broke the silence and said, "So Ray, have you talked to Audrey yet?"

Lily became alert at the sound of her best friend's name. "What about Audrey?"

Ray didn't know how much Lily needed to know right now, so he decided to say, "Nothing. I was supposed to talk to her...about something." He paused, then remembered Robbie's question. "To answer your question Robbie, no, I haven't seen her yet to talk to her. Maybe after school before I head to the station."

"Alright, sounds like a plan." Robbie replied.

"I see...okay then." Lily said. She was curious as to what Ray needed to talk to Audrey about, but she knew that she shouldn't dig deeper. Ray would fill her in as soon as she needed to know what it was that was going on.

"So, what are you guys thinking about the lit project?" Travis asked. In fourth hour lit, Mrs. Marban had given out the second quarter project outline. The project was to, in groups of three or four, act out a chapter from The Scarlet Letter as it is, or to re-write a chapter to reflect the group's opinions and act that out.

"I think it's gonna cut into my cartoon watching time!" Ray said jokingly.

"Seriously Ray." Lily said, annoyed. "I think we should be able to pull it off, and do well on it too."

"Right. It can't be that hard, can it?" Robbie added.

"Just as long as we keep on task when needed." Travis glanced over at Ray and shook his head, jokingly, in disgust. "I think this will prove to be quite interesting." Travis chuckled when he saw Ray's expression. He looked so disappointed that he needed to actually put effort into something other than the show and random brainless stuff.

"I wonder what Ed and Ted will do. That's what's definitely gonna be interesting." Lily stated, and then laughed.

"Yeah. Those two are so crazy, it's funny. But in a good way of course." Robbie added.

Before they knew it, lunch was almost over. They all gathered their things and got ready to leave when the bell rang.

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That's all for now. I felt like posting what I had, so, as I'm sure you've already noticed, I did. I'm not sure if it's too much longer than the last chapter, but like I said, I wanted to post it! I hope you liked it. But there is one thing that you should do for me before leaving – review! Heh. I'll write some more soon, and hopefully have something more posted maybe Sunday or Monday.