Sorry I didn't update! I did say I would try…but, well, vacation and stuff, I was gone for a while, so I didn't wanna sped my time updating, yadda yadda, just read this please!

Disclaimer: I do not own HoA.

Previously on "Stuck"…

Jerome smiled at her and they spent the rest of the time licking their cones in silence. Jerome put his arm around her casually, but that was interrupted.

"Hey! Get your hands off my girlfriend!"

Jerome took his arm away from Mara and both turned around. Mara gasped. "Mick? Is that you? Why aren't you in school?"

"I could ask you the same thing," Mick replied. "Anyway, the teachers gave me permission to train outside of school, since they didn't want me interrupting their classes. If I'm going to win the trophy again, I have to train my best," Mick turned and faced Jerome. "And you! What are you doing with my girlfriend?"

"She needed some relaxation time," Jerome replied coolly. "I decided to take her out. Anyway, she had fun, didn't you, Mara?"

By now Jerome had put his arm back, and he lightly squeezed her shoulder, and when she glanced at him, she noticed he had somewhat of a panicked look in his eyes. So she decided to help him.

"Yes, of course." She felt Jerome relaxed and he gave a small, satisfied smile. "You haven't had much time for me, with all your training, so Jerome took it upon himself to help me. Isn't that right Jerome." She glanced at him, and he raised his eyebrow, but gave a small nod.

Mick clenched his fist and silently fumed. "Are you sure?"

Oh, Mick. Sweet, Naïve Mick… Jerome smirked inwardly. Sweet, no. Naïve…yes.

"Of course I'm sure," Mara replied evenly. "I would never cheat. Mick, you know I'm not like that! Anyway, how can you not trust your own girlfriend?"

Jerome bite his fist to cover up his laughter. Mick was in a tight spot now! Mara had certaintly switched things around. Mara, upon seeing how uncomfortable Mick looked, grinned triumphantly.

"Um, well, er…" Mick tried to explain, "Um, well, you see…I just-"

Mara held up her hand. "Save it, Mick. We can talk about this when we get back to the house."

Mick blinked at her. "Yes, of course," suddenly he began to speak quickly. "Anything for you, Mara. I'll go back now. You can go back alone with Jerome." Convientently a cab had pulled up, and Mick rushed to get in it, sticking his head out of the window he cried, "See how I trust you!" Just before the cab sped away.

Mara turned to Jerome. "What a laugh."

Jerome grinned at her. "I agree."

And they began to go back to the house, not knowing what awaited.

Ok, so, in the first A/N, I know I seemed a little rushed, but I just wanted you to read the chapter. Also, I know the 'cliffhanger' is too much of a hanger like the last one, but I'm going to update tomorrow (In the US, Wednesday). Anyway, just…review!

~Dragonclaw11