Lab Rats: You and Me

C2 - Test Trouble

Chase's POV

I'm extremely excited about the test. I know it sounds nerdy and weird, and I often get mocked for it, especially by Adam and somewhat by Bree, but I have been doing countless amounts of homework for the last week preparing for this. Did I overprepare? You can't overprepare for a test, can you? No, it's impossible. I'm the master of tests, of course, I know how to prepare for it. What I do not know how to prepare for, however, is what I will be discussing with Bree when we are going home. When I inevitably finish the test long before everybody else does, I will consider more about the situation with her. And maybe look at her whilst I do it. She chose a really adorable outfit today. It was difficult for me to keep my eyes off her earlier. I think I will attribute these bizarre things down to puberty. Naturally, I would be attracted to her because I see her so much and of course it's because she's pretty and cute and ado—stop, I must stop thinking like that. Well, at least whilst I am in school. I cannot distract myself with this during a school day when a huge test is upcoming. Maybe I can do so after. Bree's at the end of the hall walking to the class now, and now, it is time to begin the test.

Bree's POV

The test is so difficult... if only Chase could help me... wow I even struggle to get through a test without thinking about him? This is getting out of hand. Just focus Bree... wait he might be done. If he is he could use his Override App to tick the right answers for me? I look over at where he sits and he's already done. In fact, he's looking at me? He's just blankly staring at me. Chase hasn't even noticed I'm looking at him. I clear my throat to try and get his attention, and he finally notices. He shakes his head realising he's staring at me and turns red. I think he might've been daydreaming. Bit weird. I mouth the word 'help' to him, hoping he understands what I'm asking him. He mouths back the word 'no that's cheating'. Wow, Chasey, you can't even help me with a test? Did I just call him Chasey in my mind? A nickname, yikes. I put my hands up asking 'why not?' and he just shakes his head. For fuck sake Chase! It's only a physics test!

Chase's POV

Is she asking me to help her out on the test? I need to figure that out because if I help her out then I can get into her good books. Is that still a phrase? I don't know. Hang on; I could use the Override App! I don't think anyone is going to see me, right? I put my fingers to my temple and activate the override app, and connect to Bree. I start to fill out her test with the correct answers. All I have to do is pretend like I'm writing my test out, and her brain will copy the same movements I do. She might be impressed by how effortless I'm doing this. What am I thinking? She might not be my sister but she's my best friend. I don't want to risk that, right? Well, maybe I could find out if she would be interested first. I need to plan what my actions will be with her. This might take all day when I get home. I must think of an in-depth plan to try and win her over. Suddenly, a bell goes off... wait... that's the end of the examination time... oh no... I lost track of the time... I've screwed up her exam! What am I going to do? I desperately try to rush through, but due to the slight problem of her position at the front of the classroom, she is quickly stopped and I am forced to force her to hand over her incomplete paper. Upon completion of the handover, I deactivate my override app control over her. Bree immediately casts her head back and looks at me with sheer anger in her eyes... it doesn't take a genius to see that I've messed up here, does it?

Bree's POV

I CAN'T FUCKING BELIEVE IT! I asked Chase to help me and he did, but his stupid head must've drifted off and he screwed up my test! I'm gonna kill him. I walk out of the classroom and wait for him. I don't care how smart he is, he's fucked up this time. Chase walks out and looks guiltily at me. I look at his clearly upset and remorseful face. I feel so bad... I looked at him with such anger and disappointment... he must think I hate him... I can't be angry at him.

"Bree... I am so so sorry... I can't believe I screwed up your test... it's all my fault that you're going to fail the exam..." Chase pleaded. I'm so angry and want to kill him but at the same time, I just want to hug him and tell him it's okay. His face in that mood is so adorable. Adorable? I can't stop thinking about him like that even after he's screwed me over! Something's wrong... or right... I don't know...

"Hey it's okay... I shouldn't have asked you to cheat for me anyway. It was stupid of me. I'm the one who should be sorry." I comforted him with. "You were only trying to help and it went wrong. Thank you anyway." I tried smiling at him to try and make him feel at least a little bit better if I could, but I knew deep down he wouldn't feel any better at all.

"Bree I know you asked me to cheat but it's my fault for screwing it up when I helped you cheat! If it wasn't for me, you could've finished the test and you would've got a better grade than you would've with me. How do I make it up to you?" Chase asked. You can tell how upset he is. He really didn't mean this. I have an idea.

"First of all, you can explain to me what the hell happened! You went off thought and I was doing all of the same actions you were! I was blankly staring in front of me and my eyes were hurting! And second, maybe you can take me out for ice cream to make me feel better," I said. 'Good idea' I thought to myself. Not only do I get an explanation, but I also get told what he's messed up with AND I get a date with Chase! Wait, not a date. No I mean I get ice cream. And a date. Okay, maybe I want to go on a date with him. Is it a date? It's just ice cream.

"I would explain to you exactly what went wrong right now but..." Chase stuttered. I raised an eyebrow and put my hands on my hips. "...but I've got to take you to the ice cream parlour now haven't I?" he smiled at me whilst saying. Guess I'm gonna have to order the biggest one there.

"Great! I'll see you after math as we planned then!" I said. He smiled and pulled me in for a hug. It felt nice hugging him. He may be a total dork and nerd but, he is quite a good hugger. And a strong hugger... what have I been thinking?

Chase's POV

We have unfortunately reached the end of the school day. Well, to an extent it's a sad end as I enjoy school to the nth degree, though I am looking forward to spending time with Bree. Even if it may cost me a few dollars due to my sheer incompetence during that examination. I would expect if I buy her an extra-large sundae maybe it would surprise her and put her in a better mood. I believe she was genuinely upset and I am desperate to make it up to her. I stand outside her classroom waiting for her to leave. I cannot wait to make it up to her and make her feel how she deserves, which is a lot better than I have made her feel.

She exits her class and looks around for me and sees me next to the water fountain. She walks over to me and locks her arm with mine. Her smile and energy were adorable, I suppose. These feelings are weird. Maybe spending this time with her will help us both feel some positive emotions towards each other.

"Hey Speedy!" I quirked. "Someone's energetic and excited!"

"Yeah, I'm excited for you to spend a bucket load of money on a sundae for me to make it up to me!" she said. I smiled knowing she would obviously mention an expensive ice cream and said,

"How could my genius predict you were going to ask me to get you a massive sundae?" Her look symbolised the phrase 'shut up' to me but also 'of course you would' at the same time. Females. They're so incredibly random. Though, that face was kind of cute. Oh goodness, what am I thinking? Maybe I like these thoughts.

We're walking to the ice cream parlour, arms linked, laughing, and joking. I texted Leo to tell Adam and Mr. Davenport that we would be staying after school to study. Little did I know, however, this 'test trouble' apology would turn out to be a defining night for me and Bree.