The next day at school like usual Alana was ecstatic as she raced to Science. As the bell rang for class to begin, Alana's happiness soon turned to gloom as she looked to the empty seat close to her. Just as Alana sighed a sorrowful breath the door opened. "Sean, this is the 3rd time this week. If you are late again I will have to send you to Principal Raditch." With that Sean muttered under his breath and took his seat. For the rest of the class period Alana tried to listen to what Ms. Hatzilakos was saying but she couldn't help but stare at Sean. Her daydream was quickly popped, "Alana?? Alana??" Alana looked up to see Ms. Hatzilakos and the whole class (including Sean) staring at her. "Yes?" Alana said in embarrassment. "I asked you what the symbol for Zinc was." Ms. Hatzilakos said. "Oh I'm sorry. It's Zn." She said with lingering embarrassment. "Thank you Alana. From now on please pay attention." Alana nodded and smiled. Just as she was about to start her notes again she heard some whispers from the back of the classroom. "She is probably distracted since it's almost lunch. We better get there fast before she eats all the food!" This was followed by laughter. Alana suddenly started to feel the tears in her eyes. Suddenly the bell rang allowing Alana to leave before having given the class a chance to make her cry. Alana tried to hurry up to her locker but she was stopped by a hand on her shoulder. "Hey. Hey." The voice said. Alana turned around to see Sean. Shocked, Alana tried to keep her composer, not wanting Sean to see her cry. "Yeah?" She asked suspiciously. "I haven't met you properly yet. I'm Sean." He said. "Yeah I know." Alana said quietly. "Hey don't let those idiots get to you." He said sweetly. "Aren't they your friends?" Alana asked confused. "Yeah but I never said they were nice. They are what they are, no more no less." Sean said. "Thanks. Is that all?" She asked curiously. "Uh no. I was hoping you could help me." He asked reluctantly. "How is that?" Alana asked wondering what she could do to help him. "Well as you can see I'm not really doing good in Science and Ms. Hatzilakos has it out for me. I can't afford to be held back again. I was just wondering if you could tutor me or something." He asked still reluctant. Alana couldn't believe what Sean was asking. "Uh. Sure." She said trying to sound like she was debating it. Inside, Alana was screaming 'YES!!'. "Ok, cool. I'll be at your house at 4:00. Is that ok?" He asked. "Yeah. Here is my address." Alana said quickly jotting it down on a piece of paper. With that Sean smiled and walked away. Emma quickly came up and asked Alana what Sean wanted. Alana told Emma and she just had one thing to tell her friend. "Watch out for Sean. He can be trouble." "Emma I'm just helping him study. I don't think Sean is going to ask me out or anything." Alana laughed but inside she couldn't help but think how great it would be if that did happen.