- - S a s h a -

The day had been quite different for Sasha as well.

She wasn't sure if she would have a good time or not. In fact, she had almost written off the possible experience altogether and would have gladly done nearly anything else that wouldn't require unnecessary awkward interactions between her and her classmates. Instead though, she had hit the jackpot and had been paired up with the best possible partner for the day. He wasn't overly excitable or hyperactive. He had enough common sense to have a conversation with. And he was kind and sensible. Sasha couldn't help but detect a faint sense of dread as they headed back towards the bus.

With their adventure coming to a close, it was uncertain if they would continue to hang out or if that would be it. It wasn't as if they did anything up to today. The school year was drawing to a close, they only had two months left until summer vacation would greet them. Of course Sasha would rather spend it inside or at the library, rather than at some day camp or swimming hole. Garret mentioned how fun the day had been and then he thanked her though she wasn't sure why he owed her any sort of gratitude. They both had fun in their own right. "Yeah I know and nah, no need to thank me." She waved a hand as they got on the bus and she slid into an open one, at which Garret got in after her.

That little action sparked some excitement in her.

So it seemed their bond wasn't about to be severed. Sasha's smile brightened up a little more as the other students hurried onto the bus so they could head off. Of course as predicted, they were late, while she and Garret were early. "Oh...don't mention it." She took the offered can of soda and laughed a little, mostly at herself. Then he went on and mentioned how they could hang out again. "Oh yeah." She said quickly but then a loud noise interrupted her.. "I'd...I'd like that a lot. Sure." She said a bit louder and settled back into the stiff seat of the yellow bus. When everyone had been accounted for, they took off and the ride was uneventful for the pair. As the stop came up for Garret, she looked up to him.

"So long." She waved to Garret who headed off. The bus pulled away from the curb and dropped off some students on the route while others waited to go back to school and go home another way. Sasha got to school and walked home herself. Once she did, she put her soda in the fridge and decided to save it for lunch the next day. The day quickly turned to night and after dinner, the phone rang. Sasha's mother answered it and then smiled warmly, "It seems you have a gentleman caller. Hold on." She handed her daughter the phone who flushed.

"Hello?" She then was told it was Garret. For some reason it made her nervous. A boy had never called for her before, unless it had to do with homework. "Hi." She said. It was then decided that she would come over after school on Friday and they could hang out. "Sure, that sounds fine with me." She said, finding herself stumbling over her own words. It was unlike the well read girl who seemed a tad older than those around her. Even so, she hung up and spent the rest of the night in her room, trying to get her mind off the call.

The rest of the school week passed without incident and on Friday after the bell had dismissed the class for the day, Sasha found Garret outside of the classroom and slung her backpack over her shoulder. "Ready?" She asked him as they headed for the bus stop so they could head to his house. "So..." Somehow she was finding conversation difficult like when they first paired up at the park. "Do you think your kitty cat will be shy or friendly? I have a feeling it may smell my own animals on me." She said and looked down at herself.

- - D e v o n -

It had all been terribly fun and amusing for the redhead.

A day at the amusement park had been just what the doctor had ordered. Sure, he loved to play at school with his friends but a change of scenery was welcomed. It broke up the mundane school life, that's for sure. He and Ami spent the time playing games and eating junk food, not paying much mind to when they had to meet back at the bus so the day could finally end. Devon ran a hand through his hair and watched his partner finish up a game in which she won something. He had tried a few times but shrugged off his loses, saying that the stuff was lame and cheap anyway.

He was happy for Ami, that she got something to take away from the day they had together.

Boys weren't too sentimental though so it didn't bother him that all he had to remember the fun was the memory. That was good enough for him. "Nice." He gave her a grin as they turned away from their game. "Now what?" He asked her as he surveyed their surroundings. He couldn't spot a lot of their classmates so it got him thinking that it was about time to go, which sucked because school would be even more dull by comparison to the fun they had over the past few hours. "I guess it's time to go huh?" He sighed. Ami was quick to grab his hand and fug him toward the crowd. "Alright alright." Devon cringed at her nickname.

Of course he knew that if he hated it, she'd only keep it up. He knew he needed to find a counter to her teasing. That would show her. Ami let go of his hand and he hurried along after her towards the designated meeting spot. He was rather sad to have to say goodbye but he knew he'd be back come summer, he'd make sure of it. Ami was quick to hop onto the bus, she gave a spirited greeting and hurried along. The male stood back and rubbed his neck, knowing that she didn't look as sorry as she said she was. And to be honest, he wasn't either. "Yeah my bad." He chuckled, lips curving up in a sly smirk.

He then headed back and smacked one of his friends, James, on the head as he passed him. Then he took one of the few seats left, the one beside Ami. Theo was in front of them, along with another lad. Amity was quick to strike up a conversation with Theo which left Devon to sit back and watch with mild interest. If he had been paired up with Theo, he was sure he would have had just as good as of a time, as he did with Ami. Which made him ponder a little. Was Ami really as cool as his other friends? It was something to chew on as the trip to school began.

On their way, Ami headed off along with some others. He gave a wave to her and soon his own stop neared. He got off and headed inside, unlocking the door. Once he made himself a snack and did his homework, he headed off to the park, as he was still pretty energetic thanks to the field trip. That night he had dinner with his parents and told them about his trip. They were happy that he made a new friend and mentioned he should hang out with her again. It was a notion that had been stuck inside his head for a while.

Was there any harm in hanging out more?

Not really.

So Devon found Ami the next day between classes and asked if she wanted to hang out after school on Friday. At the prospect of what to do, he just smirked and told her he had a plan and needed an accomplice. When Friday managed to roll around, he led Ami towards the private high school, Applewood Academy. "I've always wanted to check this place out and see if it's as snobby as they say." He whispered to Ami as they neared the guarded gates. "Let's try the back." He said and hurried around to the other side of the tall brick fench. Applewood made students wear uniforms and take certain classes and be in clubs. It sounded pretty awful in Devon's mind. "Should we see if we can hop it? Think you can or do you need some help?" He asked her, his tone plain and neutral with just a hint of mischievousness.