(Pursuing Anya)

*April 11th, 1943*

*1:30 pm* *

*Margaret Hospital School*

It was another warm day as the warm breeze rushed through Neville while he was walking across the outside quad with his hands in his pockets.

"Why did I have to stay in this stupid hospital for a few days? My injuries were fine.." Neville spoke to himself with annoyance before looking over to see Anya walking toward the same building that he just came out of.

Soon, Neville smiled while quickly taking out a comb to fix his hair before walking over to speak with Anya.

"Good Afternoon, Anya. Where are you going on this fine day?" Neville asked Anya with a smirk much to the annoyance of Anya.

"Oh, Hello, Neville. I'm doing fine and it seems Frankie was allowed to release you, right?" Anya responded while stopping to face him as Neville smirked back.

"Correct, I was getting annoyed at that four-eyed bitch anyways, but besides that.." Neville responded; however, he was quickly cut off by Anya who was offended by what she heard.

"Don't call Frankie that, okay? She's a good and well-meaning person, she can be strict at times but that still doesn't give you the right to call her that." Anya sternly scolded Neville while the young man shrugged off the advice before laughing.

"Calm down, I was playing around, although I like that fiery attitude of yours, you can put it to good use.." Neville responded while gently stroking Anya's hair which made her quickly slap his hand away.

"Don't touch me, okay? And I know what you mean by that, you are truly disgusting. I have a boyfriend so please don't get any ideas." Anya sternly scolded Neville once more before entering the building, leaving Neville alone.

"That damned Calvin.." Neville uttered in defeat before turning around and resuming his walk; however, Neville wasn't giving up just yet and Anya knew that.

*Frankie's Office*

Anya entered the office room to speak with Frankie before sitting down on the chair.

"Good Afternoon, Anya. Did you finish those papers on what you learned during the process of taking care of Neville?" Frankie asked Anya while reaching her hand out hoping to receive the papers.

After this, Anya would nod in a confrontation before giving her the papers.

"Of course, and he had a bit of an attitude at times, but he was willing to pull through." Anya responded with a chuckle while Frankie smiled with a chuckle rather amusingly at this.

"Oh, he gave you some trouble as well? Glad to know I'm not the only one. I thought he would be nice but he's just like that brat Judith." Frankie responded in the same amused voice while Anya was caught off guard at the fact she knew who Judith was.

"Wait, you know that Judith and Neville are cousins and Judith's changed for the better, she still thinks she's a bad person but she's a good person now." Anya asked Frankie in a surprised voice while she was met with the girl nodding.

"Correct, and the other day, I was looking through Neville's paperwork that I filled out for him and he had the last name as her, and I recognized it as one from the famous Miller Family but going back to what you said, I'm glad Judith changed her ways at the least." Frankie explained to Anya while the girl nodded her head in an understanding way.

"I see, how interesting, and I'll be heading out now, let me know if you need further assistance, okay?" Anya responded to Frankie once more before getting up to head for the exit while Frankie nodded.

"Sure thing, and I'll let you know if I need anything, have a wonderful afternoon." Frankie responded to Anya for the final time when she saw her leaving the room and closing the door behind her.

*Outside Quad*

Anya exited the room and proceeded to walk across the beautiful quad area that was filled with beautiful trees and during this, she thought about her encounter with Neville.

"Gosh, I never expected Neville out of all people to have the hots for me. I wonder what even changed with that boy, I truly don't get him at times.." Anya thought to herself before sighing at the absurdity of this.

During this, Neville, who still hadn't left the premises, watched Anya before working up the motivation to speak to her once more as he walked towards her.

"Anya, I was wondering if you were available later this weekend. I want to take you out to dinner and perhaps have some fun later on." Neville offered Anya in a rather pleasing yet calm voice while he and Anya walked together; however, Anya picked up speed to put some distance between herself and Neville before she stopped in her tracks.

"I know what you mean by "fun" so just Leave me alone. I'm NOT interested in you, okay? I have a boyfriend, and if you keep harassing me in such a manner then I have no choice but to tell Judith, okay?" Anya warned Neville in a stern voice while the man chuckled at this.

"Come on! I can't help it. It's just I never know how attractive you are. That Clara Bow-like hairstyle and Your blue eyes. It's just making me feel things…" Neville pleaded with Anya in a rather pathetic voice which Anya found to be quite unpleasant.

"No, and I mean it! I'm not interested in you so just buzz off and leave me alone, okay? Have a nice day.." Anya sternly told Neville for the final time before quickly walking past him so she could finally get to her destination.

After the confrontation, Neville stared back at Anya and he was determined to have her as his woman.

"I won't give up…" Neville silently spoke to himself before accepting his defeat of the day as he eventually left the premises altogether.

After seeing this, Anya sighed with relief before resuming her walk to wherever she was planning on going.

*Anya's Office*

After the confrontation with Neville, Anya sat in her office as she was jotting down notes on what she learned today.

"Gosh, Neville is so annoying. I never thought he would have the hots for me. I wouldn't mind if I didn't have a boyfriend, and it seems he's not quite understanding of that." Anya thought to herself while she had a look of confusion yet curiosity on her face as she continued to write down her notes for a few more moments until a knock on the door was heard.

This prompted Anya to direct her attention to the door before she began to answer it.

"Please come in." Anya responded in a polite voice before the sound of the door opened, revealing Frankie as she entered the room.

"Hello, Anya, are you okay? I looked through the window and it seemed Neville was giving you a hard time." Frankie asked Anya while sitting down on one of the chairs in the office.

"I'm doing good, and thanks for asking. It's just Neville was being annoying, that's all." Anya responded with a smile while Frankie was relieved to hear this as she spoke once more.

"Glad to hear, and I had my fair share of creeps. Not even a nerdy freckled girl like me can't escape them." Frankie responded before laughing to herself while Anya joined in the laughter.

"I guess being attractive has its side effects, but thanks for checking up on me, It means a lot." Anya responded joyfully while Frankie gave her a smile and a thumbs-up.

"Of course, you're my partner so I must ensure your safety." Frankie responded as she and Anya continued to chat amongst each other for the remainder of their free time.

Despite what happened, Anya still found comfort with her friend, Frankie.