Yay! I'm finally updating! I'm so sorry for the wait! School kept me really busy. A special thanks to amianfan12 for giving me ideas for this! I won't keep you any longer than to say I don't own 39 clues!

Dan walked into Ekat class, shifting nervously. He didn't notice girls, so he had no clue how Natalie would react if he asked her to help him. He sat down with the rest of the class, waiting for Mr. Wood to arrive. The teachers here never seemed to be on time, not that Dan minded. When he finally arrived, only the Ekats were unsurprised at seeing his disheveled clothing and harried look. He looked like he had been up all night working on something, which in fact, he had.

"Calm down everyone. How many people have started their project?" Mo one raised their hand besides Dan, the Starlings, and Hamilton. Mr. Wood interrupted Dan's thoughts.

"For those who aren't already aware of this, I am allowing everybody one partner. It is not required, but it's recommended. You might manage to get a better project done faster. You get today to pick partners and work in class, but after that you will work on your own time. A working model will be due in a week. Any questions?" He looked around, and everyone shook their heads, eager to start.

Dan took a deep breath as the class dispersed around the room. Natalie was sitting at her table, shifting through her custom-made Vera Bradley backpack. She pulled out a piece of lined paper and started writing as Dan awkwardly sat on the seat across from her.

"Hey Nat," he said as he fidgeted. She looked up and glared at him.

"My name is Natalie, Daniel." He scolded himself silently. He needed Natalie. He had to be polite.

"I'm sorry Natalie." He grinned at her surprised expression. "What? Surprised?" She composed her features quickly.

"Of course. I didn't think there was an ounce of decorum in your blood," she replied stiffly. He laughed, and a smile flitted across her face. He though she was prettier when she smiled, but wasn't about to tell her so. He didn't feel like being slapped. Her smile disappeared almost as fast as it appeared however.

"Anyway," Dan started, "I wondered if you would, um, help me with, you know, the project." She was silent for a moment.

"Daniel, you hate me. Why, out of everyone in this room did you pick me?" she asked, her voice curious.

"You're the only one who wouldn't ruin my plan, and you might just be useful." Her head tilted, and he nervously watched as she considered his statement.

"Let's hear this plan of yours," she resolved. "I'll decide afterwards." So Dan told her his entire plan, after swearing her to secrecy of course.

"Then, you'll give Ian the earrings to give to Amy. We'll be able to spy on them as long as Amy's wearing the earrings." Natalie grinned evilly.

"I'll give you credit Daniel. This is genius. Enough blackmail to raise my allowance by a few million pounds! Anyway, what will the cameras connect to? Will there be two spots?" Dan held up his hands interrupting her, much to Natalie's displeasure.

"Does this mean you're in?" Dan asked hopefully.

"Of course. This is the perfect chance to humiliate Ian. Spying on him and Amy will allow me to collect my revenge for him not letting me host that ball last month." With that, Natalie skillfully took over, adding to the design plans. He watched as she redesigned the earring in accordance with the newest fashion and adjusting the technology accordingly. Miraculously, the design was planned out by the end of class. They showed it to Mr. Wood, and he approved it immediately.

"Great idea. Tell me if you need any help." Natalie smiled and Dan bobbed his head up and down.

He spent the rest of class looking at the pairs and ideas. Ian and Jonah had joined surprisingly, as well as Amy and Nora. Less surprisingly, the Holt twins were also working on something.

The rest of the day passed by as a blur, more homework piling up as the day passed. Soon he was standing in the last class of the day. Nellie sat at the desk, reading over a piece of paper.

"Hey kiddos. Sit anywhere." the kids followed her instructions, and sat tables separating the sixteen year olds from the others. After everyone was situated, Nellie grabbed the papers and stood up.

"So, apparently, we can't just play games to bring us together, we actually have to sit and learn stuff." Everyone groaned at the prospect of another boring lesson.

"However, we can do it sometimes," Nellie said, eyes gleaming. "So today, we are going to a team ropes course. Everyone pair up with someone and stand by the wall. "

Ian sauntered over towards Amy. Why better way to finally get her to trust him than partnering up with her? She saw him walking and faced the other direction. He continued forward undaunted and tapped her shoulder. Her shoulders slumped in defeat as she turned around with a resigned look on her face.

"Yes Ian?" He knew she was too polite to turn him down, and he used that to his advantage.

"Would you like to be my partner?" Ian asked smoothly. She sighed as she nodded her head. He reached for her hand, but she turned and walked toward the wall. Rage jolted through him, but he calmed down, knowing she didn't trust him. It turned to rejection as he joined her.

"Love, that wasn't very polite," Ian whispered in her ear as Nellie helped the younger kids agree to teams.

"Neither is throwing someone to sharks, but that didn't seem to stop you," she shot back. Ian let out an exasperated sigh.

"I thought we were over this," he grumbled.

"What? Just because I'm a madrigal I have to forgive and forget?" she stormed.

"Why now?" Ian asked, confused. "You were fine with me during the kidnapping."

"You weren't trying to make me fall for you again so you could break my heart!" she stormed, trying to keep her voice down. From the stares the class was aiming at them, Ian could tell it wasn't working.

"Love, I'm sorry. For Korea, for Australia and everything else! What more do I have to say?" She hesitated, and then her shoulders slumped.

"I don't know." He took in her saddened expression and thought of something.

"Love, can you put up with me until Saturday?" She paused, conflict written all over her face, but she eventually nodded. He smiled, pleased. "Meet me at the hammock on Saturday at 11 am. Alright?" She nodded, slightly confused.

The drama ended as Nellie finally took them outside and they started to work.

Hamilton met Sinead after Madrigal training, and they resumed working. They worked diligently until dinner, keeping up a constant stream of chatter. Eventually the talked turned to Amy and Ian.

"That was so dramatic," Hamilton laughed as he put the finishing touches on a tablet. Sinead hurried to defend her best friend.

"It wasn't her fault! He was being a complete jerk!" Hamilton chuckled.

"He did come up with a good solution though," Hamilton said as he took his completed tablet to Sinead. He reached up to stack the tablet with the others on the shelf above them. He was standing right next to her when she whispered.

"It was sweet, wasn't it?" He lowered his arm from the shelf as she turned to him. He instinctively leaned forward, and she mirrored his actions. She was so close to him. Then…

"Hey guys, it's almost dinner time… oh." Amy retreated from the room with wide eyes as she realized what she had walked in on. They both blushed and Sinead started to get packed up. Hamilton rushed out as fast as he could. He didn't notice when Sinead smiled softly as she locked the door and followed him downstairs.

Well another chapter done. I'll probably update over vacation, but no promises. Anyway, please review telling me:

- How are the characters? Too OOC?

-Should I do the whole day with every class, like two chapters ago or just the important classes, like this chapter?

- Any CC or feedback. Regular comments are welcomed too!

So please review! Oh and thanks to everyone. I haven't updated in weeks yet not one day went by where I got zero visitors! I love you guys! Kahillkid5 out!