Hey, I forgot this last time. I just came to add it. Oh, and before you read this story, one thing; You know all that stuff that's going on in Lybia? Well, the same thing (almost) is happening in Syria, but more people are dieing. like 600! I know Lybia needs some help too, but this is serious! Syria is being totally ignored with Lybia getting all our attention! Please take notice of this, and alert whoever you can.

Disclaimer: I do not own HoA.

"Hey Mara," Jerome said sliding into the seat next to her. "How was your day?"

Mara sighed teasingly but smiled. "I think you would know, Jerome, you're in all my classes. Even Biology, which, as you can see, we're doing right now." She smiled again then turned back to focus on the teacher who was explaining chemicals and their reactions to each other.

"Yes. And confusing enough, Mick is in it. Make's you think, doesn't it?" Jerome said cockily, leaning back in his chair and putting his arms behind his head.

Ignoring his comment Mara said, "Yes, if you know he's in this class, then why are you sitting in his seat?"

Jerome turned to face Mara, putting on a rather cocky smile. "Why don't you change seats?"

"Well, I, um…" Mara turned her head to avoid answering. Jerome could see a faint blush lighting her cheeks and he grinned.

"Mara, Mara…Looky there! Is that Mick and…Amelia Pinches?" Jerome chuckled quietly as Mara turned her face to look a few rows back where, outstandingly, Mick was sitting with the pimple faced girl.

Mara scowled, but then her tone changes light and her face became calm again. "So? That's only because you sat with me. I'm sure there was nowhere else to sit. You can't blame him."

Jerome studied her and noticed, (as he was good with detail,) that her lips were turned down slightly, and her smile didn't reach her eyes. And according to her eyes, they were stressed and annoyed, though they were shadowed with happiness and a calm look. He also noticed her hair was a tad messy, and her books weren't in their usual order.

"Are you okay, Mara?" Jerome said with sympathy. "You seem stressed." Not only seem it, Jerome thought, you look it. Mara, don't stick with Meaty Mick. You can go with Joker Jerome or-may I say-Jolly Jerome! If all you want is someone with happiness.

Leaning close to her ear he whispered these things. "Mara, don't stick with Meathead Mick! You can go with Joker Jerome, or may I say, since you like happy guys, Jolly Jerome?" He raised his eyebrows, but in his head he silently added bitterly, Or Jealous Jerome. That's all you make me be now with you playing Kisses with Mick.

She pushed his head away. "Lay off, Jerome. He's doing the best he can. Having a busy sports schedule doesn't always leave much time for education."

He looked at her and snickered lightly. "Or you," he laughed silently. "Come on, Mara, class is over. Let's go." Standing up, he paused and looked down at her.

"What!" she said incredulously, the said it quieter. Jerome was putting a finger to his lips because the teacher's back was still turned, and all the other students were too ignorant to pay attention or notice. "Where are you going? The bell hasn't even rung yet!"

He smiled softly. "It has now. Come on, Mara, let's ditch. You really wanna re-learn what you have learned already? Trust me, I know. Remember, I keep tabs on everyone?" He said when Mara opened her mouth to object as she blushed.

"Oh, Jerome. No matter what I say you're gonna drag me along anyway, correct?" said Mara looking tired.

Jerome smirked. "See, Mara, you do know everything! Let's go."

"Jerome, since I'm coming, why don't we use my brains? It would be better to sneak off at a better time, like the free period we have before lunch when we can hang outside," Mara suggested.

Jerome nodded. "Alright. I was going for an exit that would be sneaky and noticeable, but I guess you idea will do. It has enough sneaky to suit me," sitting down, he put his arm behind his head again.

Mara let out a sigh of relief. She didn't want to go ahead with his rashness.

"But, of course, you do realize that period is in five minutes?" Jerome raised both eyebrows in question.

Mara sucked in air again and put a hand to her head as if she had a headache.

Jerome grinned. "Thought so. Your plan isn't as great as you though, isn't it?"

Mara shook her head and spent the remaining five minutes scolding herself and thinking of a way to get herself out of this, while Jerome spent the remaining minutes thinking of places they would go and how he would get Mara to like him. This, of course, would not be needed as you will soon see but will still help with the situation.

Finally the time came.

The bell rang.

Mara groaned. This is gonna be horrible.

Jerome grinned. This is gonna be great.

Okay! I want you to review, of course, but keep in mind what I said above. Syria needs our help too!

~Dragonclaw11