Authors Note- Sorry this was so late, but I didn't have it typed up. I want to get this story finished quickly so I can publish another one I wasn't planning to for some time. I'll probably change my mind anyway and not post it until later, but right now my aim is to get it up ASAP.
Cosmo, was, for once, floating in the library. He was looking for a book (hopefully one with pictures) for some homework he had to do to catch up on the school he'd missed. Plus, he might 'accidentally' see Wanda there and get to talk to her. He was sure Juandissimo didn't come to the library, so they would be safe. Peering through a gap in one of the shelves, his heart leapt when he saw Wanda sitting at one of the tables. She looked like she was studying, but Cosmo didn't think she'd mind the interruption. He knew he wouldn't if he was surrounded by as many books as she was. He moved forward to float over to her, but something he saw made him freeze. She wasn't sitting alone; next to her, holding and stroking her hand, was Jon. Cosmo's mouth dropped open in shock. He rubbed his eyes, just to make sure they weren't playing tricks on him. But the sight of Jon and Wanda stayed firmly real.
Cosmo gasped silently as he saw Wanda practically throwing herself at Jon, wrapping her arms around his neck. What was worse was that Jon wrapped his arms around her in return. Cosmo sunk to the floor, his mouth still open. How could they do this to him? Why would Wanda keep on pretending she liked him? How many other guys was she involved with? Turning around, Cosmo saw them get up to leave, Wanda gathering her books. With a determined scowl, Cosmo decided to follow them. He would get to the bottom of this.
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Cosmo had been sitting under a bush outside the Shed for what seemed like hours. He had followed Jon and Wanda back to her house where they had stayed for a few minutes before leaving again for the Shed. It had taken all of Cosmo's limited will-power to stay under the bush and not go floating after a passing butterfly or something. Plus sitting in that bush was uncomfortable. A stick kept poking into his back and leaves kept on tickling his nose. He was about to give up and go home when he heard the door open. Peering through a gap in the foliage he could see Wanda, holding a pile of books.
"Thanks so much," said Wanda to Jon, who Cosmo couldn't see.
"No problem," he replied. "It wasn't so bad, was it?"
"No," Wanda agreed, laughing. "It's never been that much fun before."
Cosmo gritted his teeth in anger; he didn't like the sound of this at all.
"So, same time tomorrow?" Wanda asked hopefully.
"Sorry Wanda, I can't," apologised Jon. "I'm busy. But I'm sure Pall can. He's really good at it."
Cosmo gritted his teeth even more, feeling his hurt and anger increasing with each passing second. But then he told himself to calm down. Maybe he was wrong, as usual. Maybe it was something entirely different.
"Oh, okay," said Wanda, turning away. "Oh, and Jon?"
"Yeah?"
"Please don't mention this to Cosmo. It might hurt his feelings, and he wouldn't understand anyway."
Cosmo felt the bottom fall out of his stomach as he watched Wanda poof home and Jon close the door. Would Wanda really betray him like this? Would his friends really betray him like this?
Maybe Mama is right thought Cosmo as he struggled out of the bushes. Maybe I shouldn't get mixed up with girls. They're nothing but trouble. And my friends aren't any better. As much as Cosmo tried to convince himself of this and as angry as he felt, he still couldn't live with the idea of never seeing Wanda again. And he really did like his friends; the best friends he'd ever had.
Dejectedly he made his way home, an internal conflict waging.
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Wanda was indeed sitting at the library with Jon. She had been doing some studying and revision when Jon had seen her and joined her at the table.
"How's it going?" he asked conversationally.
"Not so well," she answered with a sigh. "I've got all this stuff I have to do and it's really hard and some of it I don't understand and there's not long until the exams and I just know I'm going to fail…"
"Hey, Wanda, you're not going to fail," said Jon, holding her hand reassuringly. "I bet you do understand it, you're just a little stressed…"
Wanda nodded, then without really realising what she was doing, threw her arms around Jon and sobbed into his shoulder. "It's all this studying…and not…not being able to break up with Juandissimo…and I like Cosmo so much…"
Jon patted her awkwardly on the back. He wasn't really comfortable with having one of his best friend's girlfriend throwing herself at him, even if it was just for comfort.
Almost as if she had realised what she had done, Wanda pulled away, wiping her eyes with the back of her hand and smiling with embarrassment.
"I'm sorry Jon," she sniffed, taking the tissue he offered her.
"That's okay," he said, smiling at her. "And if you're really worried about the exams, the guys and I can help you study. Between the three of us somebody will be taking the subjects and can study with you."
"Really?" she said, smiling widely.
"Sure," he replied. "In fact if you want, I can help you study right now. Just not here." He eyed the library with disdain. "It's not cool. How about we go to the Shed? It's peaceful enough there."
"Okay," agreed Wanda happily. She gathered up her books and followed Jon outside. "But before we go there, can we stop at my house first? There's some books I want to get."
"More books?" said Jon, eyeing the already large amount. Wanda grinned and shrugged. They soon arrived at Wanda's house and they floated inside.
"Just wait here for a moment Jon," she told him. "I'll be right back." She flew up the stairs, and while Jon waited for her, Blonda appeared.
"Hi," she said, batting her eyes at him. "I'm Blonda."
"Hi," said Jon. "I'm Jon. I'm just waiting for Wanda."
How many boyfriends does she have? thought Blonda, but she kept smiling.
"So," said Jon, trying to make conversation. "What do you want to be?"
"Baby, can't you see? I want to be famous, a star on the screen." Blonda ran a finger down his tie. "But you can do something in between…"
"Ah, Wanda, there you are!" said Jon, a little too enthusiastically. Blonda crossed her arms and pouted. Just like Wanda to ruin her fun.
"Ready to go Jon? Or are you busy talking to Blonda?" she said with a cheeky smile.
"No, that's fine, we can go!" said Jon, escorting Wanda outside.
"Bye Jon," said Blonda, winking at him as she closed the door.
"I hope Blonda didn't bother you too much," said Wanda apologetically.
"No, she was very…friendly," said Jon awkwardly.
"Yep, that's Blonda," said Wanda with a laugh. "Now we have some studying to do."
Authors Note 2-Ah yes, the old 'mistaken situation' plot devise. Could that chapter have been any tackier? I can't believe I wrote that. I can't believe you read it! What are you still doing here? Go on, get out of here and read something decent. Do something to progress humanity, like inventing a cure for shame.
