Hey guys! How's life? Sorry I haven't written in a really super long time. School is killer. Try having a life (over-rated, I know), good grades, and enough sleep, and you will have no ff written. Anyway... You'd better review if you know what's good for you. Enough of A/N, and onto the story!

Calvin POV

Puzzled. That's the only word that describes how I'm feeling. Why would Susie sprint out her door like that? More importantly, why would she sprint away from me like that? She was later than usual on her morning routine... Probably just late for something at school that she remembered when she saw me. That makes sense...

I'm walking to school, trying to think this morning through. First Hobbes goes mental, then Susie starts acting weird! Clearly today is not my day. I spend the rest of my walk thinking of ways to convince Susie to see me after school. And I know what you're thinking; Calvin is such a handsome and charming young man. He should have no problem with girls. And you're right, I am pretty amazing with the ladies, but this is a delicate matter that must be done right the first time.

I arrive at school, drop my stuff off at my locker, then trudge to math class. Oh, right... The test is today... Oh well. A bad mark will only give me more time to "study" with Susie. Wink wink. I try to concentrate, I really do, but all I can think of is Susie. Susie smiling, Susie furrowing her brow in concentration, Susie looking at me in admiration, Hobbes glaring at me... Mental pictures show up at the most inconvenient times. I go back to the test, but I can tell it's not going well when one of the equations rearranges itself into C+S= 3

"Calvin! Didn't you hear the bell ring? What are you still doing here?" screeched my math teacher, Mrs. Roberts.

"Uhh, sorry Ma'am. I'll just go now," I mumble and quickly rush out the room.

Now is time to put my plan into action. English class is next, and Susie normally sits in front of me, next to her friend Beth. It'll be simple work to slip her a note. I walk to class in a hurry, excited for what seems like a life-changing opportunity. Once inside, I scan the room for the one. When I spot her my spirits rise, only to have them trampled on when I realize she's not in her usual seat, and all the seats around her are filled. I slowly walk to my desk, spiralling downward in misery.

All class long I try to steal glances at her, but she sits behind me, so this takes quite some effort. I don't hear a word the teacher says the entire period, until she interrupts my intense focus and screeches "Calvin! Since you were clearly listening, why don't you tell us about the symbolism in Romeo and Juliet?"

Oh damn. Time to make some crap up. "I think that their love is a symbol of destiny, of how some people are fated to be together, and no matter what they do, they'll always be together in the end. I believe in that. Against all odds, they will be together." Only Susie is on my mind. I could care less about Romeo and his stupid girlfriend, or I guess his wife. Without consciously meaning to do so, I stand up, turn around and gaze at Susie. Uncontrollably I say: "So what do you say? Will you go out with me, beautiful?"

Next to Susie, her friend Beth leaps out of her chair, runs up to me and kisses me right on the lips, beaming. What did I just do?

"Ummm, actually... Here's the thing..." I stutter.

"Oh my God, I knew you would ask me eventually, and wasn't it so romantic how you did it with R and J, like oh my God I could just die RIGHT NOW, and I'd be happy! So where are we going? And when? And why now?" She kept going and going, until I finally admitted it.

"Beth. I'm sorry. Please sit! The problem is... I wasn't really asking you." I glance first at my shoes, then at Susie.

"Ugh! I knew you were a bitch! How could I be so stupid to think you would actually go for me? Susie Derkins always gets the guy! When's my turn?" Beth kept yelling, getting very upset. I have no intention of consoling her, but put my full attention to Susie. She's shaking, almost as if she's cold, and I wait to see her expression. I take a step towards her, when suddenly, she looks up and stares into my eyes. Everything feels right in this moment. I wouldn't change it, unless I could possibly make it last longer. That's when she shoots up, pushes past me, and storms out the door, tears streaming down her face.

Suspense! How does Susie feel? Will Calvin understand how a teenage girl's emotions work? We'll see! To anyone who read this, thanks for not giving up on me, and my story. I appreciate it, but I appreciate it even more if you review. Even if it's one word. ("like" or "dislike" or "hurry" or "wow" or anything!) I obviously appreciate long reviews even more, but I'll love anything that lets me know how you like it. Peace and love! (or whatever it takes to get the job done)