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A week has passed since Jackson had arrived at Monster High. Jackson was slowly getting into the rhythm of this school. The unexpected was always expected…from ghost students flying through the walls to random giant monster plants rushing through the halls grabbing anyone unlucky enough to be in their path. He was starting to really enjoy the school…it was easier with friends of course. They were always there and Heath even talked to Manny…who of course just laughed and started to go out of his way to make Jackson's life harder at school. Of course he tried to when he made the mistake to bully Jackson near Deuce who didn't even wait for Manny to run before he stoned him. All in all Jackson was slowly, but surely feeling like he found out where he belonged. Then again…he still had a problem with an over-dramatic princess who seemed to hate Jackson more than ever. Well ever since Deuce made her apologize to him in front of the whole cafeteria. The only thing that changed between Jackson and Cleo was that Manny was no longer called to 'punish' Jackson when he got lippy with her. Even with all the drama aside he really loved his classes…expect maybe history. He did have a friend in history though…besides Heath and Deuce. Well more like acquaintance, her name was Ghoulia and she was the only person…well zombie that was standing in Jackson's way of being top of their class. They didn't talk much, but that was okay for Jackson who started reading up on zombie languages, so he could talk to her without looking up a translation every time she talked. It was good to have a person to study with and compare notes with especially when Heath got bored with class and would talk Jackson's ear off while Deuce slept.

Jackson chuckled under his breath as he remembered last class when he was trying to write down everything the teacher put on the board, when Heath kept talking about some party that would be going on that Friday. It didn't help with Deuce started to listen to him and start talking about who will be able to go which according to Deuce Heath was not on the list. Ghoulia, of course seemed to have noticed Jackson's predicament and stopped him after class to share her notes.

That was two days ago and now it was Thursday lunch time and Jackson made his way to the cafeteria reading over Ghoulia's notes one more time before he gave them back next hour in Mad science. Walking over to their normal table Jackson seemed to get there first like always. He sat his books aside and grabbed his notes from history adding and marking out certain things he was sure wouldn't be on the test. "Come on cuz! Its lunch can't you take a break?" Heath said as he watched Jackson work.

"We might have a test in History today," he said not looking up from his paper.

Heath's color drained from his face as Jackson said that. He could not fail this test! "Jackson man! You have to help!" Heath rushed over and grabbed Jackson's papers out of his hands to try to read his short hand.

"Why can't you write like normal monsters?" He whined out as Jackson snatched his paper back and went back to going over it, "well if you didn't talk the entire time then you should have your own notes."

"You…are….such…a"

"Hey guys!" Lagoona said making Heath stop short of insulting Jackson who just chuckled.

"Hello Lagoona." Jackson said smiling at her.

"Have you seen Gill?" She asked ignoring Heath who was trying to get Jackson's paper from him. "No I haven't, but if I see him I'll let him know you are looking for him."

She shifted uncomfortably, "Thanks Jackson." She walked away heading out of the cafeteria.

"What do you think that was about?" Jackson asked Heath who seemed to have a flame in his hand about to throw it at Jackson. "Really Heath?"

Heath quickly extinguished the flame, "I don't know I wasn't paying attiention." He bit his lip trying to look at Jackson's notes.

Taking a deep breath Jackson handed his notes over to his cousin who yelped with happiness and quickly grabbed the notes and moved down out of reach of Jackson. "You really have to stop doing that?"

"Doing what?"

Shaking his head again, "Not paying attention to anything?"

"I pay attention when I think it is worthy of my attention."

"That makes no sense Heath and you know it!" Jackson laughed getting a look from Heath.

"What doesn't make sense?" Deuce asked as he sat down looking over at Heath who seemed to be too engrossed with what he was reading.

"Heath." Was all Jackson said.

"No surprise there." Deuce said laughing, "So dude did you break him or something. I never seen him like this…it's kind of scaring me."

"I told him we might have a test in History today."

Deuce gave the same reaction to the news as Heath did. "Oh please tell me you are joking!"

"No sadly I am not. That is why Heath is not talking, for once."

"I can still hear you!" Heath growled to them both.

"Well I am glad you still can cuz." Jackson said chuckling.

"So do you think I can-"

Jackson hands Deuce his other set of notes that he copied down for him, "even though you shouldn't fall asleep in class."

Deuce gave Jackson a grateful look as he read over the notes.

They sat in quiet for a few minutes before Heath remembered something important, "Oh guys! I almost forgot to tell you!" He shouted making Jackson jump and pull off his headphones.

"That didn't last long…" Deuce moaned out as he gave the notes back to Jackson.

Heath glared at Deuce for a moment, "there is a new ghoul!"

"That isn't exactly new news…I mean new peop-…monsters…are a common thing." Jackson said shrugging off Heath, he thought about putting on his headphones again, but decided against it since his headaches seem to be getting worst.

Heath snorted, "Her name is Frankie and she is kind of cute!"

"Heath…I don't always trust your judgment on ghouls." Deuce said chuckling, "but I do know who you are talking about, I seen her in the halls." He rested his head in his hand, "come to think of it she was trying out for the Fearleading squad.

"Do you think she will be a good Fearleader?" Heath asked.

"Like I know or care…not really my thing." Deuce answered with a shrug.

Jackson just listened like he normally did. Frankie…he knew her…she was in his Home Ick class…Heath was right for once. She was cute in her own way. Her green skin…the one electric blue eye…the other sea green, even her voice…Jackson couldn't help but wonder about her.

"Earth to nerd! Hello Jackson!" Heath said trying to snap Jackson out of his day dream when he finally gave up and pushed him off the bench they were sharing.

"Ow! What was that for?" Jackson yelled rubbing his backside.

"You were drooling all over the place!"

"I was not!"

"Was too!"

"Ghouls!" Deuce yelled over Jackson, "I swear you both fight more than Clawd's sisters."

"We do not!" Both Jackson and Heath shouted at Deuce who threw both of his hands up in surrender, "Of course not."

"What about my sisters?" Clawd asked walking into the conversation.

"Jackson and Heath fight like them," Deuce whispered to Clawd as Jackson and Heath were busy calling each other names.

Clawd studied the two in front of him as he sat down next to Deuce, "Do you think we should throw water on them both?"

Deuce shook his head, "Okay, okay, I have heard enough guys come off it." Deuce said trying to make peace of the situation.

"Never thought you would be breaking up fights that isn't even really a fight," Clawd said chuckling as Deuce was ignored by both of them.

"You could help," Deuce shot at Clawd who laughed a little more. "Jackson!"

"Yes Deuce?" Jackson asked looking over at him as he pushed Heath off the bench again.

"About time I got your attention." Deuce said as Heath went to retaliate when Deuce placed his hands on his glassed. "Don't even think about trying it Heath or you will be spending some time as a stone."

Jackson laughed as Heath glared, "why don't you stone him?"

"Because he is sitting down being good, you were going to start it again."

"We aren't three Deuce," Jackson said slightly offended.

"If you act it, I will treat you like it,"

Jackson made a noise at Deuce and went to eating his untouched food. "We don't act three!" Heath uttered making Clawd laugh, "Man, I grew up with a lot of siblings and what you guys did is what I would do with my sisters when I was three."

Heath slumped down in his seat quietly while Jackson chuckled at him. "He insulted you too you know." Heath grumbled at him.

"Yes I know," Jackson said still eating, "but unlike you I don't take it to heart."

"I don't take everything to heart!"

"Sure you don't Heath," Jackson said with an eye roll waving off his cousin's next attempt to bother him.

"Attention all Ghouls and monsters!" A loud authoritative voice sounded through the cafeteria.

"Look Deuce it is Cleo." Heath said sitting a little straighter to see her even though it wasn't hard to see her when she was standing on the back of one of her servants.

"Oh she must be giving out the list to her party!" Clawd said excitedly nearly bouncing out of his seat.

Deuce turned around to see his ghoulfriend better, placing his arms behind him, he made himself look comfortable but also to look like his normal I don't give a care in the world feel. Cleo smiled at her boyfriend who smiled back. Ah….she was the luckiest ghoul in the world to have him. Jackson went back to eating ignoring the whole thing, Cleo may be Deuce's girlfriend and Deuce one of Jackson's closest friends, but he knew he wasn't going to be invited.

"I have the list of every ghoul and boy who will be attending my party this Friday!" She stated clearly as everyone gathered around. "Only the best and the coolest will be allowed!"

Jackson really wanted to put his headphones back on but the pounding headache made him think twice about it. So he was forced to listen to her call out every person on her 'list' which was most of Monster High…even Heath! How did he get invited! The only person that seemed to not be on the list was him. Jackson had expected that…but he didn't expect to be one of the only ones. More like the only one. He just sat there and pushed his food around trying to get over that small feeling again. That lonely feeling that never seems to go away, of course he would never tell Deuce that not being invited bothered him. Jackson didn't need another forced apology.

"Umm…are you Jackson Jekyll?" A small voice asked making Jackson jump and turn around.

Her blue and green eyes shined as she looked at Jackson. Heath was right…she was gorgeous, her black and white striped hair seem to match her eyes perfectly. "Yes." Jackson squeaked out making her giggle and him clear his throat, "I mean yes, yes I am Jackson."

"My ghoul friends said that you are good at mad science?"

"Yes I am," Jackson said shrugging trying to look anywhere but her eyes.

"Can you explain this for me," She said sitting down next to him pulling out the paper they did two weeks ago.

"This was a while ago," Jackson said looking over the paper. Why would she have a paper this old and not have it done.

"Well….it's kind of hard to explain." She said looking at her hands. She jumped up sending sparks out of her bolts making Jackson rush away. She blushed and started apologizing, "Jackson I am so sorry!"

"Its fine it just caught me off guard." He said sitting back in his normal spot, "see all is better."

She just looked down making her hair cover her face, "I remembered I didn't introduce myself."

"Your name is Frankie…" Jackson said laughing when she explained her sudden movements.

She looked up quickly, "h-how do you know me?"

"Second hour…Home Ick you are in that class with me."

She her face turned red for the third time, "Oh I am-"

Jackson waved her apology down, "Don't worry about it," he forced himself to look away from the blushing gir-ghoul in front of him to the paper he was suppose to be helping her with. "So what is the story on the paper?"

"Well…"She said awkwardly playing with her hair. "My parents were trying to make sure I was all caught up with school before I came…"

"Are you in my Mad Science class next hour?" Jackson asked as she pulled out her schedule. "If it is right after lunch then I guess I do," she started to spark again.

Jackson who was more ready for it this time moved out of the way, "well we are getting partners today for a couple of experiments," he told her ignoring the fact she shocked him, "you can sit next to me and I will help you out."

Frankie gave a realized sigh to know that she wouldn't have to figure it out all on her own. She may have been reanimated with science…but understanding how was a whole different story…why did her parents think she was smart enough to understand it.

"Frankie!" Cleo yelled walking over to where Jackson and Frankie were sitting, Deuce was following behind her and Heath was talking to another girl who seemed to be giggling at him.

"Oh. My. Ra…not you too!"

"I didn't do anything?" Frankie said trying to make sense of her new friend's sudden anger.

"She doesn't like me too much." Jackson said chuckling when Cleo shot him a look and Frankie looked horrified. She couldn't have just messed up again!

"Don't sweat about it Frankie," Deuce said making Cleo move forward and to face Jackson, "She just decided that now was a good time for her to start getting along with my friend."

"I don't see why I have to like him!"

"You don't have to like him Cleo!" Deuce whispered in a deadly tone making Jackson raise an eyebrow and Frankie bite her nails. "Just do it! He is my friend and I like hanging out with him." Deuce crossed his arms, "It makes everyone else's lives easier if you just gave in and start being nice, like inviting him to the party tomorrow."

"Deuce! No!" Cleo shouted turning her back to him.

"Then I won't go." He said bluntly making Jackson choke on his milk he was drinking.

"Deuce really it doesn't matter…I have homework to-"

"No Cleo is just being cruel for no reason." Deuce said not looking at Jackson but keeping his cold glare on her ghoulfriend.

"Deuce…."Cleo whined not liking it when Deuce called her out.

"You can't whine out of this one." He stated clearly, "you either invite him like you did everyone else including Heath! Or I won't go."

"Fine!" Cleo yelled throwing her hands up into the air, "You are invited to my party Jackson Jekyll," she pointed threatening at him, "you better be there or I will find out where you live and drag you there! I will not have you stand me up when I was forced to invite you!" Cleo turned her stern gaze upon Deuce who did not back down, "and you mister have a lot of making up for this! This is not how you treat your ghoulfriend!"

"It is how I treat my ghoulfriend when she is being cruel and unfair." Deuce stated as Cleo turned and marched away from them.

Once Cleo was out of sight Deuce slouched onto the bench laying his head down on the table. "Why do I have to like the most over-dramatic ghoul that ever walked this earth?"

"Because love works in strange ways?" Frankie asked not really knowing what to do besides to pull out a normie magazine to see if it had the answer Deuce was looking for.

Jackson looked over her shoulder at the magazine. He was never one for any type of magazine but these were complete trash. "You know those lie a lot." He said as he pointed at one of the articles.

Frankie pulled the magazine to her chest looking more than offended, "they do not! They taught me everything I need to know about high school!" She gets up and rushes away.

"Smooth dude," was all Deuce offered to Jackson as Jackson copied Deuce's head on table position.