Nathan was waiting for Jill in front of her class. She had stayed back a bit after the home bell had rung so she could talk to Mrs. Crooks about the grade assessment. She wanted to know how the marks were tallied so she could work out her schedule. That was Jill! She was a perfectionist. She had to know precisely what was expected of her, especially when it came to education.

"So we have 10 projects in all and our first one will be given out next week?"

"Yes Jill like I explained to you 3 times."

"I know Mrs. Crooks and I know you'll probably go through it with the class again next week it's just I want to know in advance of what's to come."

"I understand, you care very much about your grades, but you don't have to worry. I've seen your transcript and you have outstanding grades as well as achievements. You'll do fine dear."

"Thanks Mrs. Crooks, but just to make sure first project is worth 10?"

Mrs. Crooks laughed at the overly determined girl. She hadn't seen a more focused student since Haley James.

"Yes Jill, it is. Now go home and enjoy your weekend. I didn't assign any homework and I'm sure your other classes didn't either."

"Okay Mrs. Crooks but..."

"Go Jill."

"Okay I'm going. Thanks Mrs."

"Alright see you Monday."

Jill left the classroom closing the door softly behind her. She didn't notice Nathan until she turned around.

"Oh Nathan hey what are you doing here?"

"I just came from Coach Whitey's office and I saw you in class still so I thought I'd wait and drive you home."

"Oh okay thanks but you didn't have to."

"It's cool. I like having someone to talk to when I'm driving."

She smiled and he gladly returned one back. They were at his car and he was opening the door for her.

"Thank you."

He went to the other side to open the door for himself but noticed she had unlocked it for him.

"Thanks."

"It's the least I can do." She began to tease him jokingly, "I could get used to this you know, you driving me. It's like I have my own personal chauffeur."

Nathan scoffed and laughed, "How was your day?"

She let out a sigh, "The usual; went to all my classes, had lunch with you, bugged my teachers, refused Vegas back, you know."

Nathan laughed.

"Sounds like fun."

"Mmmm not really. The having lunch with you part was, the rest nah."

Nathan smiled.

"Yeah you getting chased by the bee, that was hilarious."

"Hey!"

"What? It was your idea to eat outside."

"First of all eating outside is cool and second I wasn't being chased by the bee. It went up my skirt."

"The bee scored yeah!" Nathan cheering for the bee.

Jill shot him a look and pushed him, "Ughh perv."

"Hey driving here remember."

"Sorry."

"So you're parents coming in tonight?"

"Umm not this weekend. They're too busy in Charlotte. They'll be here next weekend though."

Nathan nodded as he turned the corner to her street.

"Well here's your place. Hey I just noticed you don't live too far from me, probably a couple of streets away."

"Cool."

"Pretty much."

Both laughed.

"Okay so I'm going to go now," Jill opened the door of the car, "Bye."

"Bye."

Jill walked towards her house. Nathan waited until she got in before he started up his car again, and then headed home.