Chapter 12: Rules and Deals
A/N: I promised I would attempt to finish this story, I'm going to keep to my word. Here is the new chapter just 4 days after the previous chapter, I hope you all enjoy this chapter as much as I enjoyed writing it. Thanks for all the new favs and follows from everyone! Keep up the good work!
"Suspended for like a week or something?" Marie asks, The head of year sighs as he looks at one of his students. Double D starts to look concerned about the matter in question.
"That will be decided later, I don't want to see you in trouble with anything." The head of year informs, Marie stands out of her seat.
"But what if-" Marie stops herself as Double D grabs Marie's wrist halting her statement, Marie looks down at the seated Double D who is shaking his head at Marie. The head of year glances at the hand on Marie's wrist.
"I have no other choice Marie, the offence you committed deserves to be punished" The head of year slowly stands out of his seat, Double D lets go of Marie's wrist and stands up. "I believe I am being more than kind with his warning considering your track record" The head of year adds.
"erm...we understand sir, I'll make sure Marie doesn't get into any trouble" Double D promises, a half grin emerges on the head of years face. Marie darts Double D a troublesome look, Double D does his best not to look in Marie's eyes.
"I hope so. You two should be preparing for your next lesson in 20 minutes, I'll see the two of you around school." The head of year bids the two farewell, Double D nods his head and walks towards the door. Marie stares daggers at the head of year prior before leaving. The head of year sits back in his seat and sighs to himself.
"She said it was her who stole the document, but she said she stole it at lunch time. I never leave my office at lunch...but I had to act on the possible culprit. She's hiding something..." The head of year rubs his forehead at the thought of the dilemma he's in.
Whilst in the corridor, Marie swiftly kicks her locker. "Who does he think he is? Suspension!" Marie voices her complaints, Double D holds his bag up as a shield between him and Marie.
"He'll only supply the punishment if you get into any trouble, it's best for your own well being if you stay out of trouble" Double D injects into the conversation, Marie simply tuts as she turns around facing Double D.
"You know me, I'll easily get in trouble" Marie expresses her doubts, Double D lowers his bag down.
"You did a fantastic job last week, you only got into trouble twice. This week make it your goal not to get into any trouble, if you do that you're welcome to visit my home again on the weekend..." Double D hesitantly makes the same deal, Marie pauses as she leans on her locker.
"Hmm...I guess you're right..." Marie agrees, Double D breathes a sigh of relief. "You're only inviting me because you secretly love me right?" Marie says flirtatiously with a sly grin, Double D nervously looks away from Marie.
"erm...so what do you think of the mock exams?" Double D changes the subject, Marie carelessly rolls her eyes as she turns around and opens her locker.
"I don't care, it's only a mock" Marie answers as she peeks inside her locker.
"B...but a mock exam can assist in confidence building towards an exam and insight about the range of questions the exam will be about" Double D states his opinion, Marie slams her locker. A loud yawn escapes Marie as she swings her bag up over her head and placing it on her back.
"It's not the real thing, so it doesn't matter." Marie says as she begins to walk down the corridor. "Come on..." Marie calls out to Double D, Double D walks down the corridor with Marie.
"I worry about your lack of concern about the mock-" Double D continues to lecture Marie.
Whilst around the corner of the corridor, Kevin peeks his head out to see Double D and Marie walking down the corridor towards him. "You better be right Jonny...when did she start wearing glasses?" Kevin questions as he leans up against the wall. "I'll do what I do all the time, traditional corridor tactic" Kevin plans as Double D and Marie is about to walk pass him.
"Whatever, I just don't think-" Marie is cut off, as Kevin places his foot out causing Marie to trip to the floor. Double D gasps at the sight, Kevin watches on in anticipation.
"Oops" Kevin says mockingly, as a skeptical smile emerges on Kevin's face.
"Marie, are you okay?" Double D lowers to the floor attempting to assist Marie to her feet, Marie lightly pushes Double D as she carefully stands to her feet. Suddenly Marie grabs Kevin's shirt and pushes him up against the wall.
"You're going to pay for that..." Marie tightens her grip on Kevin's shirt, Marie clenches her fist with her free hand and raises it against Kevin's face. "Do you have any last words before I plaster your face on the wall?" Marie threatens, suddenly Double D grabs Marie's fist stopping her from delivering a brutal blow. Kevin looks away flinching slightly.
"Marie don't" Double D warns in a short and sweet manor, Marie shakes her head. Double D starts to nervously sway from side to side.
"He's asking for it though..." Marie says as her fist begins to uncontrollably shake, Double D lets go of Marie's fist and moves closer to Marie's ear.
"You know the consequences if you inflict harm on a fellow student" Double D warns, Marie groans as she quits pinning Kevin up against the wall. Kevin drops to the floor, as soon as Kevin hits the floor he looks up at Marie.
"J...just don't do that" Marie sounds defeated, Marie turns her back on Kevin and grabs Double D's wrist. Marie pulls Double D down the corridor along side her. Kevin regains composure as he holds leans against the wall aiding him to his feet, a sick grin appears on the face of Kevin.
"Jonny was actually right...she can't do anything..." Kevin thinks maniacally to himself as he plots other schemes and plans.
Marie is first to enter the classroom in a tantrum with the frantic Double D following close behind her, Marie throws her bag on her desk and sits down frustrated. Marie buries her head in her hands, Double D cautiously approaches her. "Marie..." Double D calls out, Marie chooses not to acknowledge him. Double D sighs as he sits beside Marie. "Marie a word of advice erm...just attempt to ignore-" Double D is interrupted mid sentence.
"It hasn't even been 5 minutes and someone is trying to get me suspended!How can I ignore it?!" Marie raises her voice, Marie looks beside her in anger at Double D. "It's so annoying that I can't do anything to him!" Marie groans as she punches down on the desk, causing Double D to shrink in his seat. Double D clicks his fingers after discovering an idea.
"If these acts of bullying continue, notify the head of year about-" Again Double D s interrupted mid sentence.
"Looking at my track record, I don't think he'll be on my side" Marie answers, Double D pauses before speaking again.
"What if I tell the head of year about the recent-" For the third time Double D is interrupted.
"That's sweet, but he'll just think your defending me just because we're on this study program thingy" Marie says halfheartedly, Double D sighs as he looks at his study chum.
"Please Marie, patience is key to success." Double D supports, Marie simply shakes her head at that statement. "Don't worry, if you don't react to his constant teasing he'll grow tiresome and leave you alone. All he wants is a reaction out of you." Double D assures, Marie pauses as she stares into Double D's eyes.
"So if I ignore him...he'll just stop?" Marie asks for confirmation, Double D hesitantly nods. "Well you haven't been wrong yet, I guess I believe you" Marie accepts, Marie lays her arms on the desk and rests her head on her arms. Double D begins to take out his equipment and places it on his desk.
"I just hope that was a mere accident on Kevin's part and not intentional, as more of this petty teasing could cause a major dilemma for Marie." Double D thinks of the concerns facing both of him and Marie. Suddenly the door starts to jitter back and forth, Double D turns his head facing the door.
"For the last time Ed, it's pull not push!" A loud familiar voice can be heard outside.
"That's what I'm doing Eddy, but the door is possessed by the-" Before Ed could finish his ludicrous story, the door swings open.
"Told you Ed, it was pull..." Eddy says in displeasure as he enters the room alongside his tall chum. Eddy struts in and spots the other two familiar students in the classroom, Eddy slowly walks towards Double D and Marie as Ed trips over a chair. "Where is everyone? I understand the teachers pet and the shadow of the teachers pet being here" Eddy comments, a nostalgic grin emerges on the face of Double D. Marie lifts her head up after hearing that comment.
"Who are you calling a shadow? Shorty!" Marie voices her dismay, Ed walks up behind Eddy with a number of chairs tangled on his legs and feet. Eddy looks over his shoulder at Ed.
"Need a seat?" Ed asks honestly, Eddy turns his attention off Ed and looks at Double D and Marie.
"Well...where is everyone?" Eddy repeats himself, Double D turns around looking at the seemingly empty classroom. Double D peeks at his wristwatch.
"You're 15 minutes early for class so-" Double D is interrupted by his shorter friend.
"15 minutes early! What am I supposed to do for 15 minutes!" Eddy folds his arms, as he sits on the desk behind Double D and Marie. Ed noticing Eddy has sat down, Ed barges pass Eddy almost knocking him off his chair and sits beside Eddy. Double D turns his seat around facing Eddy and Ed.
"erm...I apologize for my lack of appearance for scam night, how did your meeting go?" Double D starts a conversation, Marie carelessly shrugs and lays her head on her desk again. Eddy sits forward in his seat looking pleased.
"You missed one heck of a scam night, I have a fool proof scam!" Eddy announces, Ed's one eyebrow perks up.
"Do tell Eddy!" Ed says with excitement, Eddy turns his head and looks confused at Ed.
"You was there lumpy" Eddy reminds Ed, Ed pauses and thinks for a number of seconds before slowly nodding. "Listen up sockhead, the Ed-Tectives!" Eddy informs at the top of his lungs, Double D tilts his head confused.
"Ed-Tectives?" Double D questions, Eddy rubs his hands together maniacally.
"Yes our detective business, any rumor around school will be cracked for a simple quarter" Eddy updates Double D on the scheme, Double D rubs the bottom of his chin.
"As far as shady rumors are concerned, what would classify as a school rumor?" Double D asks.
"Ghost stories, school changes and conspiracies. You name it we solve it!" Eddy promotes, Double D scratches the back of his head unsure about the plan.
"I wish you the best of luck on your scheme Eddy, I sure hope it goes well for you" Double D responds, Eddy raises his eyebrow.
"You're not going to help? We're sitting on a goldmine with this plan" Eddy attempts to sway Double D into agreeing to assisting with the plan.
"I'm sorry Eddy, at the moment I have other predicaments to deal with currently." Double D answers, Eddy groans at the answer and sits back in his seat. Marie raises her head and looks to her side at her Study Buddy.
"Let me guess, it's to do with the Kanker over there" Eddy says as he points at Marie, Marie stands out of her seat.
"Do you have something to say to me shorty!" Marie explodes in anger at Eddy, Eddy raises his hands trying to calm Marie down. Ed stands out of his seat in fear.
"Ahh! Kanker, when did she get here!" Ed says cowardly, the three turn their heads and look at Ed disappointingly. Eddy sighs as turns his attention back to Marie.
"It's nothing, I'm glad Sockhead is helping you with your studies..." Eddy slyly says, Eddy clenches his fist tightly as Marie quietly sits down in her seat. "Ugh...I don't know what I want! Having a Kanker as my bodyguard or having sockhead for a scam?!" Eddy is at a crossroad, Eddy squints as he looks at Marie. "Wait a minute when did you start wearing glasses?" Eddy questions, Double D places his hand on his head surprised it took him this long noticing.
"I have to wear them" Marie gives a short and simple answer, Eddy simply shrugs as the door swings open and as a flock of students enter the room. Marie side glances and sees a familiar student from earlier entering the room, Kevin enters the room along side Rolf and Nazz.
"It totally worked, there was nothing-" Kevin quits gloating as soon as he makes eye contact with Marie, Kevin sits down among his usual group of friends. Marie has yet to take her eyes off Kevin. Soon the teacher walks into the room and class commences in its usual fashion.
During class, the teacher sets the task of working in pairs and groups to answer a number of questions from a textbook. Double D sighs after hearing the task "I fear that teachers are becoming slightly unoriginal, it's been the same structure for a number of lessons" Double D comments to himself, Double D feels a small prod against his side.
"Is this right?" Marie asks, Double D glances over at Marie's notebook.
"Hmm...have you precisely counted the number of protons and neutrons?" Double D asks, Marie confidently nods. "Yes it appears to be correct" Double D confirms, a smile emerges on the face of Marie. Suddenly Double D feels a tap on his shoulder from behind, Double D looks behind him to see Eddy sneakily leaning forward looking left and right.
"Psst...what's the answer to question 1?" Eddy whispers, Marie tuts.
"Figure it out yourself" Marie responds, Eddy glares at Marie as Marie turns her back to Eddy and continues her work.
"It's simple Eddy just count-" Double D is interrupted when giving some much needed advice.
"Just give me the answer, I don't need the fancy mumbo jumbo" Eddy mocks as he waves his hands, Marie grins and shakes her head.
"But Eddy-" Double D attempts to speak some sense into Eddy, whilst on another table Kevin glances at the teacher and back at Marie.
"I'll show you guys it's true" Kevin says, Rolf scratches the top of his head as he holds the book up to his face. Nazz simply yawns as she watches Kevin tare a small section of a piece of paper out.
"This table is nothing but confusion...what is the meaning of letter of H and AU!" Rolf struggles as he reads the science periodic table, Kevin nudges him in the side.
"Dude watch" Kevin attempts to grab Rolf's attention, Rolf simply ignores Kevin.
"Shush, Rolf is trying to figure out what these doo hickey letters are..." Rolf puts his full focus on the textbook.
"What are you doing Kev?" Nazz whispers, Kevin grins as he scrunches the paper up and places it in a straw he has handy in his hand.
"Do you think I can hit it?" Kevin asks, as he holds the straw up to his mouth. Kevin takes another look at the teacher being enthralled by reading a newspaper.
"Just leave it Kev..." Nazz warns, Kevin takes a deep breath and puts the straw in his mouth and exhales firing the paper ball across the classroom.
"At least help with question 2..." Eddy pleads to Double D, Marie clenches her fist and turns around facing Eddy.
"Just quit-" Before she could finish her sentence, a small paper ball hits the side of Marie's face. Marie immediately turns her head to witness Kevin holding the straw that fired the paper ball, Kevin begins to chuckle to himself. Double D places his hand on Marie's shoulder.
"Remember just don't react" Double D advice's, Marie sighs as she returns to looking at her school work.
"Keep calm, don't react" Marie psyches herself as she picks up her pen and continues to write. Eddy pushes Ed's head out of the way to see Kevin holding the straw.
"What the heck was that? Why didn't she do anything?" Eddy ponders, Kevin tares another piece of paper out of his notebook and scrunches it up again.
"Told you she can't do anything, watch me do it again" Kevin announces to his usual friends, Nazz puts her hand over her mouth in surprise whilst Rolf has literally buried himself in the textbook. Before Kevin fires the next round, he looks at the teacher who is still reading a newspaper. Kevin fires the next round, it makes direct contact on Marie's cheek. Marie begins to grit her teeth, Marie tightens her grip on her pen and snaps it in half.
"Don't do anything just-" Double D is interrupted as another paper ball is fired at the side of Marie's face.
"Easy for you to say..." Marie utters, Eddy watches on as a flurry of paper balls are fired at Marie.
"Do something! Throw a table, chair or sockhead at him! Do something!" Eddy watches on in disbelief, Double D is about to raise his hand but suddenly Marie grabs his hand and stops him from raising it.
"Don't, they'll just think I started it" Marie says, Double D cautiously lowers his arm. Double D places his hand on his chin as he looks across the classroom at Kevin.
"Hmm...I think I'll be able to endure a number of paper balls then he'll get bored...it'll keep her out of range" Double D plans, Double D leans closer to Marie. "Swap seats with me" Double D instructs, Marie tilts her head.
"Huh? Why?" Marie wonders, Double D looks directly into Marie's eyes.
"Just trust me" Double D says, Marie hesitantly shrugs as she stands out of her seat. The two study buddies swap seat with one another. Double D flinches expecting the worse from the paper balls. Kevin groans as he lowers his straw down and places it on the table.
"Can't do anything, if I hit him she'll definitely do something..." Kevin accepts his defeat, Kevin shakes his head and returns to looking at Rolf.
"Now that you're finished wasting paper, what does AU mean? Is it Animal Update? I ask you" Rolf bombards Kevin with questions, Double D spots Kevin's change of attitude.
"That is very unusual...Kevin normally has no complaints about firing the dreaded paper ball at me, but today he does...is he intentionally only focusing on Marie?" Double D attempts to figure the matter out, Eddy sits deep in his seat with his arms folded.
"Has she gone soft or something?" Eddy speculates, as he stares at the back of Marie's head.
The school bell rings notifying everyone that it is lunch time, the classroom slowly empties as Double D has a sneaky peek at Marie's work. "Hmm...it appears that due to Kevin's annoyance, her work performance is slightly dropping." Double D spots multiple errors in Marie's notebook, Marie closes her notebook and places it in her bag.
"Please tell me he isn't in our next class..." Marie pleads as she zips her bag up, Double D pauses and taps the bottom of his chin.
"I don't believe he's in our next class" Double D answers, a tiny smile grows in Marie's face. Meanwhile behind the two of them, Eddy stands there with his arms folded.
"How long are you two going to take?" Eddy says impatiently, Ed walks behind Eddy with his unknown expression.
"Food Double D! My belly grows hungry!" Ed announces, Eddy looks over his shoulder at Ed.
"You're always thinking about food" Eddy comments, Double D chuckles at the exchange between his two friends with the same name. Marie leans on the table trying to keep her distance from the three of them, Double D notices Marie's obvious attempt to stay away.
"erm...do you want to join us for lunch?" Double D carefully asks, Eddy turns his head around listening to the conversation between the two study buddies. Marie fidgets with her feet and hands like a child being told off, Eddy walks forward standing beside Double D.
"Go ahead, it was fun the last time you sat with us. When you knocked shovel chin out haha" Eddy praises, Marie slowly shakes her head. Double D raises his eyebrow at the response, whilst Ed is trying to pay attention to what's going on in front of him. "We need our bodyguard..." Eddy plots.
"Are you positive?" Double D asks for confirmation, Marie nods her head. A sigh escapes Eddy, Eddy turns his back and starts to walk to the exit of the classroom alongside Ed. Double D watches his friends and soon darts his head back at Marie, Double D looks at Marie concerned.
"Hey sockhead, are you coming?" Eddy asks, Double D is about to speak up but is interrupted.
"Go with them, they're your friends after all." Marie accepts, Double D bites the bottom of his lip. "I'll be fine, I have something to take care of" Marie says, Double D looks at Marie suspiciously.
"You're not going to get into-" Double D is interrupted, Eddy begins to tap his foot on the floor out of impatience.
"Trust me, that's the last thing I'm going to do." Marie promises, Double D pauses for a second. "Just go" Marie orders, Double D hesitantly walks towards Eddy and Ed waiting at the door.
"Finally! You took your time!" Eddy hurries his friends out of the door, Double D has one final glance at Marie before the door is finally closed. Marie stands in the centre of the classroom, Marie places her bag on her back.
"I'm not eating in the cafeteria, I know what will happen. Might as well go to the old hideout" Marie plans where to eat her lunch, Marie slowly walks to the exit. Marie leaves the classroom.
"Do you have a mystery that needs to be solved? Or a rumor that needs to be busted? Have no fear, the Ed-Tectives will solve any rumor for a quarter!" Eddy promotes as he's walking down the corridor to the cafeteria, whilst Double D and Ed follow behind him. Eddy opens the cafeteria door and enters it alongside his friends.
"You name it, we solve it!" Eddy continues to raise his voice, Double D and Ed take their seats in their usual cafeteria spot. Double D spots a familiar crowd of students, Kevin, Rolf and Nazz sat around their table. Kevin keeps his eye on the three of them and soon darts his eyes around the cafeteria, before letting out a groan.
"She's not with them...ugh...it's more fun messing with her than them..." Kevin voices his dismay, Nazz folds her arms and shakes her head.
"Just leave it Kev, just enjoy your lunch" Nazz recommends, Kevin carelessly shrugs and continues to eat his lunch.
Meanwhile in the school corridor, Marie is cautiously walking down the corridor. Marie continues to look over her shoulder whilst walking "No body better mess with me" Marie proclaims, as she stands in front of the janitors room. "No one should find me in here" Marie thinks to herself as she enters the janitors room.
"So tell me sockhead?" Eddy asks with a load of food still in his mouth, Eddy spits pieces of his food out as he speaks. Double D grabs his handy napkin to shield himself from the projectiles.
"Can you repeat that Eddy? I wasn't paying attention" Double D answers, Eddy gulps his food before speaking. Ed begins to drown his sandwiches in gravy prior to consumption.
"Why didn't the Kanker do anything in class? Last time shovel chin did anything, she knocked him out." Eddy begins to chuckle slightly, as he grabs his sides. "I'd love to see that again" Eddy almost falls out of his seat chuckling.
"I don't agree with you supporting Marie's actions, she could have been in major trouble for that" Double D warns, Eddy carelessly shrugs.
"Whatever, why didn't she do anything in class?" Eddy asks as he leans forward in his seat, Double D scratches the back of his head.
"Perhaps...she doesn't want to get into any trouble any more" Double D hesitantly says, Eddy grumbles at that suggestion.
"She's only been with you for a week now and she's already gone soft..." Eddy complains, Eddy stands up out of his seat. "Anyway, I've gotta go. Come on Ed" Eddy demands, Double D tilts his head.
"Go where?" Double D speculates, Eddy simply grins at Double D as Ed slowly stands out of his seat. "Start the Ed-Tectives business" Eddy proclaims as he walks away from the table, Ed follows close behind him. Double D simply shrugs as he continues to eat his lunch.
Meanwhile in the janitors room, Marie eats her final sandwich. "Who knew eating alone can be so...lonely, at least no one's bothering me." Marie thinks to herself as she stands to her feet. Marie looks at the clock above the door "Better head to class" Marie plans as she walks towards exit, Marie cautiously opens the door and peeks her head out looking side to side before exiting.
Marie walks out into the corridor, Marie again guardedly looks around to make sure the coast is clear. Marie halts her walking and notices something unusual, above the water faucet where students fill their water bottles. Marie spots graffiti, Marie and Edd within a pink love heart. Marie smiles when looking at it "Aww that's sweet" Marie comments, as she's about to walk away she returns closer to it. "Wait a minute I didn't write that! Who wrote this? Do we have a fan or something?" Marie speculates as she peers closer to the writing. Suddenly there is a blinding flash of light.
"Quit it Ed, take the picture of the evidence!" Eddy yells, Ed continues to hold the camera up to his face.
"I'm a camera man Eddy" Ed says sluggishly, Eddy wipes his eyes from the flash. Marie turns her head looking at the two of them.
"What the heck are you doing here?" Marie asks, as soon as Eddy regains his sight he clears his throat with a cough before speaking.
"Do you have a mystery that needs to be solved? For just a simple quarter we can solve it for you!" Eddy promotes, Marie looks back and forth between the graffiti and Eddy.
"I guess I do..." Marie wonders, turns her head facing Eddy. Marie spots Ed playing with the camera "Wait, isn't that camera from the Art and Photography room?" Marie asks, Eddy nervously nods his head.
"er...yeah, they let us borrow it..." Eddy says hesitantly, Marie rocks her head back. "If sockhead was here, he wouldn't have let us steal this" Eddy regains his composure, as he walks forward and looks at the graffiti. "Hmm..." Eddy speculates as he switches his gaze back at Marie.
"It actually wasn't me this time" Marie pleads her innocence, Eddy takes a few steps back from the graffiti.
"For a quarter, I can put this case at the top of my list" Eddy says as he puts his open hand out, with a sinister grin. Marie groans as she puts her hand in her pocket and pulls out a quarter, Marie hands over the money to Eddy. Eddy tightens his grip on the money.
"Ed! Take a picture of the scene of the crime" Eddy instructs, Ed salutes as he sluggishly walks towards the crime scene. Ed begins to take pictures of the graffiti, Eddy turns his attention back to Marie.
"Did you see anyone when you saw the writing?" Eddy asks, whilst remaining in character. Marie folds her arms, whilst being under cross examination.
"No, I just saw it there when I walked pass" Marie says the truth, Eddy nods his head.
"Hmm...interesting..." Eddy makes a mental note of the statement.
"What's happening here?!" A worried voice from a far asks, all three turn their attention to the voice to make sure it isn't a teacher. Instead it's Double D jogging up to the three of them, the three breath a sigh of relief. Double D quits jogging as he stops beside Marie and Eddy.
"I'm making a quarter what does it look like?" Eddy answers, Double D regains his breath back as he notices the graffiti on the wall. Double D frantically walks over to the graffiti. "Hey! Don't mess with the evidence!" Eddy warns as he stamps his way over to Double D.
"Marie...how many times have I lectured you about-" Double D is interrupted.
"It wasn't me this time trust me! If it was me, I'd say it was me" Marie pleads her case, Double D sighs as he turns around to Marie. A grin emerges on Marie's face "Maybe...it was you trying to promote our love to the school?" Marie says flirtatiously, Double D quickly shakes his head. Double D pulls out his handkerchief and runs water on it, thus cleaning the graffiti off.
"Why did you do that?! You got rid of the evidence!" Eddy yells his displeasure, as Ed continues to take picture of a blank wall.
"I don't like seeing the school corridor being-" Before Double D could continue, the school bell rings signalling that lunch is now over.
"...I'll crack this case if it's the last thing I do!" Eddy exaggerates, Double D walks away and faces Marie.
"Come, best to get to class as soon as we can" Double D recommends, as he walks pass Marie. Marie follows behind him, Marie casually looks over her shoulder at Eddy and Ed. Ed continues to take pictures of the blank wall.
"Smile! Say cheese!" Ed orders as he clicks the camera button, causing a blinding flash. Eddy groans as he grabs Ed by the scruff of his neck and attempts to drag him. "But Eddy...I didn't do a close up!" Ed worries, Eddy shakes his head.
"Just come on Ed..." Eddy says whilst struggling to drag Ed away from the blank wall.
Meanwhile during lesson when work is set, "I swear it wasn't me, believe me" Marie pleads her case again. Double D raises his hands instructing her to calm down.
"I believe you, it's just...I wonder who would write that besides you" Double D says, Marie shuts her eyes as a flirtatious grin emerges.
"Hmm...are you sure it wasn't you?" Marie asks, Marie's eyes open to see Double D deep in thought.
"I can assure you, it wasn't me." Double D says confidently, Marie leans back in her seat and looks up at the ceiling.
"I'd love to meet the person and shake their hand, on their good taste in couples" Marie jokes, there is no reaction from Double D which surprises Marie. "Anyway, I find it cute of them" Marie comments, Double D slowly shakes his head.
"I think you should be more concerned, than finding it adorable" Double D recommends as he taps his pen on his notebook.
"Why? I agree with them" Marie says boldly as she sits forward in her seat.
"The blame may be brought to you, due to your past records of doing something like this" Double D cautions, Marie folds her arms. "Marie would be the obvious choice who did it, considering her recent history" Double D contemplates.
"Grr...I bet it was Kevin..." Marie groans, as she grits her teeth.
"It's best not to blame others, when we don't know the real identity of the culprit. Best not to think about it now, we have other matters to attend with" Double D changes the subject again, Marie turns to her side facing Double D.
"What?" Marie asks a short question.
"Your attitude towards mock exams" Double D answers, Marie childishly puts her fingers in her ears not wanting to hear the lecture again.
"I don't want to hear this again" Marie complains, Double D folds his arms looking at the childish Marie.
"Marie it's for your best interest to take mock exams serious, what will it take for me to get you invested at mock exams?" Double D pleads, suddenly there's a twinkle in Marie's eyes. Marie takes her fingers out of her ears, as a sly grin emerges on her face.
"Hmm...so you want to do one of them deal things again?" Marie asks, Double D hesitantly nods. "What do I have to do to get my reward?" Marie asks, Double D pauses.
"Revise and pass 3 of your mock exams, grade C or higher" Double D answers, Marie taps the bottom of her chin.
"Okay, that sounds fine with me. What do I get if I do it?" Marie asks, Double D pauses before answering.
"You are able to stop at my home for-" Double D is interrupted by Marie putting her index finger over Double D's lips.
"Shh...I was thinking of something else..." Marie says flirtatiously, Double D begins nervously shake as Marie lowers her index finger.
"W...what did you have in mind?" Double D cautiously asks.
"We go on a date" Marie says confidently, Double D immediately shakes his head at that demand.
"I must protest, I don't believe that reward fits the task of completion." Double D answers, Marie grumbles disappointedly. Suddenly the twinkle in Marie's eyes return.
"Okay then...we go see a film together at the cinema" Marie says, Double D puts his hand on his chin in deep thought about the proposal.
"Just to see a film together and nothing else?" Double D asks for confirmation, Marie confidently nods her head. "I accept" Double D says, Marie leans forward close to Double D's face.
"Do you want to kiss on it...I mean shake on it?" Marie says seductively, Double D nervously extends his sweaty hand. Marie has a small groan, but shakes Double D's hand. "It's a deal then" Marie confirms. "Aww...he's so cute when he's gullible" Marie gloats about her victory.
"I hope you put in the hard work towards the mock exams" Double D recommends, Marie leans back in her seat.
"You hope I do? So you really do want to go on a date with me then?" Marie jokes, Double D tilts his head at the joke.
"We're just going to the cinema if you pass the mock" Double D confirms the stipulation of the deal.
"I know, but some people see going to the cinema as a date" Marie says charmingly, Double D raises his eyebrow. "I'm actually surprised he didn't catch me out at me saying we'll go to the cinema, it's pretty much a date" Marie thinks to herself. "If I pass I go on a date with him..." A faint blush appears on Marie's face.
"We're only going to see a film, that's all no forms of romantic gesture" Double D affirms, Marie continues to have a grin on her face for the remainder of the lesson.
The final school bell rings, signalling the end of the school day. Double D stands out of his seat after packing his equipment away, to notice stood beside him is the impatient Marie. "You sure take your time don't you?" Marie mocks, Double D merely shrugs his shoulders.
"Slow and steady wins the race, as they say" Double D quotes, Double D picks up his bag and is escorted out of the classroom by Marie.
The two exit the school, Marie casually skips down the steps. "I'd recommend revising as soon as you get home" Double D gives his advice, Marie turns around and smiles at Double D.
"Don't nag me, I'll do it" Marie says cheerfully, Double D steps down the last step finally catching up to Marie who has always been a few steps ahead.
"Try to focus on the subject areas you're struggling with, if you have any questions please don't be afraid to ask" Double D rambles on as Marie rolls her eyes.
"I get it, if I struggle I'll ask you" Marie responds claiming she knows, Double D nods his head confidently.
"I bid you farewell, I'll see you tomorrow" Double D says his goodbyes, Marie does her usual farewell and wraps her arms around Double D embracing him in a warm hug.
"I'll miss you" Marie utters, Double D tilts his head confused by that statement. As he's thinking about it, Marie breaks off the one sided hug between the two. Marie begins to skip off into the distance, as Double D heads the opposite way.
"I've got a date" Marie continues to think to herself on her walk home.
Marie takes her glasses off prior to entering her trailer to be greeted by the sight of Lee and May watching TV, Marie attempts to sneak pass the two without being noticed so she can enter the bedroom.
"Look who's home, the dumb egghead" Lee comments, Marie squints at that statement whether it sounds like a logical insult. May continues to stare at the TV, without blinking.
"Uh...good one? I have some stuff to do" Marie responds, Lee simply shrugs as Marie enters the bedroom.
Marie unpacks her notebooks on the the bed, Marie sits on the bed and opens one of the notebooks. "I'm going to get my date!" Marie with the determination of a warrior attempts to revise, but suddenly the TV grows louder. The sound of laughing and shouting are heard in the room beside her, Marie glares at the door but soon returns her gaze at the notebook in her hand. Marie tries to put her fingers in her ears to block the sound to no avail, as she can still here the TV. "I can't concentrate..." Marie decides to speak up "Hey! Can you guys lower it down or something?" Marie demands, there is a mischievous laughter in the other room as suddenly the TV becomes louder. Marie puts her hand on her forehead "I can't get anything done when they're here..."
Whilst at Double D's home, Double D sits at his desk reading one of his dozens of school notebooks. "I wonder who wrote that..." Double D's mind wonders away from his studies and to the possible culprit. "Who would write something like that...besides Marie..."
A/N: Who do you think the culprit is? Is it really a date if Marie passes? Thanks for reading this new chapter, I believe I'm getting slightly better still a little rusty but I'm getting there. Hope you all enjoyed and can join me next time for the next chapter. Keep up with all the favs, follows and reviews!