Martin took a deep breath as he got outside to the play ground. He seriously couldn't wait for Valentines day to be over.

It was now afternoon recess, right before everyone would go home.

Anyway, he would've gone and played with Chris on the monkey bars, but, Chris was surrounded by lots of girls his age, including Aviva and Koki. And, Martin swore that his brother almost seemed to enjoy all the attention.

And there was no way he was going to ever play with Zach, so, he didn't even think about it.

And, that Jimmy kid he had met the other day would've been probably fun to play with, but, he was still probably hiding from cooties, and was in his classroom.

"Hi Martin..." Laura's voice came from behind him, breaking his thought, "Whatcha doing?"

"Oh, hi Laura... nothing really... except being bored..." Martin said as he sat down on a swing.

"I'm being chased by Zach again... " Laura groaned, smiling a little as she sat on the swing beside him.

Martin laughed a little, "Really? You know he likes you right?"

Laura made an 'ew' face, and stuck out her tongue, "Gross! Why on earth would I like him?"

Martin shrugged, "I dunno, he's just all up in himself I guess... so, I bet I can swing higher then you!"

Laura smiled, "Yeah right!" she said as she and Martin both worked on getting higher.

During recess, Martin played with Laura the whole time. The raced, climbed, slid, and jumped on and around playground equipment.

Finally, they both sat down near the monkey bars, catching their breath after they had both run around the whole playground.

"So," Martin asked in between pants, "Where did... you live, before you came here?"

"Great Britain... my mom's home land..." She said slowly.

Martin blinked, "But, you don't even sound British..."

"Well, wouldn't you know my dad's from Texas, and that's where I lived before I went to Britain."

"Wow... you've been all around the world!" Martin said eyes wide.

"That's how it seems... and just think, in a week I'll be in California..." she said sighing a little.

Martin froze, "You're not staying here?"

"Nope... Are family has been moving around a lot ever since my mom died 3 years ago..." Laura said, with a sad gaze in her eyes.

"Oh, I'm sorry... but, do you really have to go?" Martin asked, not exactly wanting to loose his new friend.

"Yeah... I do... We're packing up tomorrow and we'll be gone on Sunday..." Laura said standing.

"Sunday? Wow..." Martin said with a shake of his head, and he looked down to his pocket where a piece of paper stuck out, "Um, well, I guess I should give this to you before you go then..." and he handed the paper to her.

Laura took it gently and saw it was a picture of herself and a few animals. "Happy Valentines Day... From Martin..." She read out loud. She smiled slowly, "This is an awesome picture Martin! Did you draw it?"

Martin nodded slowly.

Laura smiled and sighed, "I wish I could've got you a valentine card, but, since my family's going soon, my dad said I had no use of making any..."

Martin smiled slowly, "It's okay, I don't want a card anyway. I've come to the decision that Valentine's Day is stupid..."

Laura laughed, "Yeah, it is, isn't it? Though, I might end up liking it when I'm older..."

Suddenly the bell rung, and Martin and Laura exchanged glances. School was over, and Laura would be leaving to California.

"So, when will I see you again?" Martin asked.

Laura shrugged, "I really don't know... maybe never... but, I'm hoping we will meet again." she smiled.

Martin nodded, "Me too."

"Well... goodbye..." Laura said with a wave, as she started off.

"Bye..." Martin stuffed his hands in his pockets.

Laura suddenly stopped, and ran back to Martin, giving him a kiss on the cheek before she ran off towards the door smiling and calling out, "Til we meet again!"

Martin was a bit stunned at first, but then a blush and a smile rose up on his face.

But, he then noticed Jimmy standing beside him with wide eyes.

"What?" Martin asked blinking.

"You have cooties!" Jimmy screamed and ran for the door.

Martin laughed a little, before realizing something, "Wait... he's right!" and he ran towards the door to wash his face off.

THE END?

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