This was prompted by justkeeptyping!

"Hello, there, beautiful."

Mara looked up at Jerome from her laptop and smiled. Looking him over, she took in his appearance; the school uniform. Every other guy wears it but it was the way that Jerome wore it that sold it for him; he looked…hot. A blush clouded Mara's tan cheeks when she thought that and when his nickname sank in.

"Good morning, Jerome," she said softly, looking back at the computer screen.

"Guess what tomorrow is," he told her, taking a seat behind her on her bed.

"Valentine's Day," Mara replied instantly.

"Mhm," he nodded, brushing her hair away and resting his chin on her shoulder.

"Why, did you think I didn't remember it?" Mara chuckled.

Jerome snaked an arm around her waist and took one of her hands in his free one, bringing it up to meet his lips. "No, just reminding you,"

"Alright, well, don't worry." Mara smiled at him over her smile.

"I can't wait,"

"I can't either," Jerome murmured.

Mara giggled, taking her hand from Jerome's grip to type on the laptop quickly.

"I'm serious," he said, bringing his hands up to her neck.

Mara gasped slightly when she felt something cold against her chest. She looked down and picked up a small pendant, it was a gold ball made from tiny hearts with little red beads inside. Jerome clasped the necklace securely around his girlfriend's neck and his hands went to her waist as he peeked at her over her shoulder.

"An apple,"

"Yes, why?" he smirked.

"I love it, thank you," she turned and kissed his cheek. Slinging her legs off the bed and closing her laptop, she walked over to the vanity mirror. She unclasped the necklace and placed it safely in her jewelry box. She reached for the collar of her school shirt when Trudy called them down to go to school.

"I'll be right there," Mara assured the blonde and wrapped her tie around her neck, pushing him out of the room before he could ask why she won't wear it.

"It was bizarre; usually she wears whatever I buy her." Jerome told Alfie, digging through his locker.

"You do know what that means don't you, Jerry?" Eddie asked, walking up to them and leaning against the locker beside Jerome's.

"No. What does it mean, oh great and powerful Sweety Junior?" Jerome said sarcastically without turning to him.

"It means, she doesn't want to wear it, she doesn't like it, she's getting bored, and she's going to break up with you." The American replied.

"Ha, oh, Edison, you make me laugh. No, see, Mara can't break up with me, she loves me too much." He smirked, his cockiness coming out naturally.

"I don't know…" Eddie raised an eyebrow at the blonde and walked away whistling casually.

Jerome rolled his eyes, watching Eddie's retreating form. He stood there, going through his locker until the bell rang and everyone left the hallway. He finally slammed his locker shut and slid down to the floor, back against the tan lockers. Was she going to break up with him?

"Jerome," Mara called, jogging up to the blonde as he stalked across the yard to school, hidden by the shadows of the forest beside them.

"Hello, Mara," he replied.

"Where have you been? You've been leaving class before I get a chance to catch up, sitting with Alfie and sometimes skipping class. Is everything alright, is Poppy sick again?" she rambled.

"No, everything's fine."

"Then why have you been avoiding me?" she grabbed his shoulder, stopping him and standing in front of him so she could see his cold blue orbs.

"Why won't you wear the necklace?" he shot back before he could think about it.

"Is that what this is about? Oh, Jerome, you left out the yet. I won't wear the necklace yet. I don't want to wear it until I give you yours. Believe it or not, our presents are similar in a way."

Realization dawned on Jerome but he recovered quickly, staring down at Mara with fake sympathy. "I hate to say it Mara but I don't wear necklaces. I'm more of an ascot kind of guy."

"I know you are. Come by my dorm room after school and I'll give it to you." She started to walk away but turned back to him. She placed her hand on his shoulder, bringing him down to her and kissed him. "Happy Valentine's Day, by the way,"

"So, Jeffray, what did you get me?" Jerome smiled, entering her bedroom.

Mara smiled back and held out a leather case.

He took it cautiously with his eyes narrowed at her suspiciously. Flipping it open he found a silver watch. He took it out and turned it over, a red apple on the back with JCMJ carved into it. He chuckled and set the box on the bed, strapping the watch on. He rested a knee on the edge of the bed, leaning over Mara and placing a light kiss on her lips.

"I love apples," he smirked.

Mara giggled and licked her lips.

Something shiny around Mara's neck caught his attention and he unbuttoned the first button of her uniform shirt. He pulled the chain and pendant he'd given her out. She gave him a look that said I told you so and he chuckled.

"I love you,"

"I love you too,"

Well? How was it? The links to their presents are on my profile, as per usual. :D

I need some prompts if y'all want some more chapters! I'm tryin' to go for 100 drabbles before Halloween...so I need prompts!

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#5: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." -Romans 3:23

God bless!

-Rachel