Arthur & Mary

- Mary -

I hope Arthur understood what he's dealing with, and by that I mean Olivia. She's not worth the trouble.

But I could not not question why was I doing what I was doing? Why was I fighting for him? Was it okay to fight for a boy I hadn't known that long?

I could't ask my sister something like this. I shall not tell her anything unless I am sure he's the one. But how?

- Arthur-

That was awkward on so many levels. Like, Mary came there just to mess with Olivia? She asked me to not blame her for what was going to happen, but I still don't understand. Is it okay to think that she really couldn't sing Amazing Grace but knew how it should be sang? And was she really that happy when Olivia told her to get out? Or was she revenging because Olivia ruined our moment... Then I must make sure to kiss her already and tell her my feelings for her before some real war starts.

But how?

I looked at the window and surprised her doing the same. She was watching me and wanted me to look at her. But she didn't react in any way.

I waved at her. She smiled and waved back.

Her smile made me think it was all okay. Yeah. Should I tell her now?

No way I can do that!! I overexcited myself just by thinking about it.

My heart jumped when I realized Jimmy was just next to me and waving energetically at Mary, and she answered.

"Come over!"he shouted and my ears broke.

I saw her lips mimicking the words "Right now?" and Jimmy nodded, and I caught myself doing the same, and she started laughing.

I, Arthur Garner, am an idiot. A stupid idiot in love.

- Mary -

I rushed downstairs and put on socks only after I reached the floor.

"Where are you going?" my sister asked.

"Next door."

"To do what?"

"They called me over. Jimmy wants to play with me."

"I didn't know you like kids."

"I don't. Jimmy is a fan of mine and I mustn't disappoint my fans" I said and left the house.

I almost ran to the Garner's and Jimmy opened the door before I could even knock.

"Elsa!" he yelled and jumped in my arms, and I lifted him.

"Howdy, Jimmy?"

"Sing Le'go again!"

"Sorry, but not today. I am keeping my voice safe for a while until the big concert. I last sang to you a few days ago. Elsa only sang once."

"Twice. The second time it was the full song and the first a duet with Anna."

"Right, twice. In a year. That's all you get this year. Next time take care when you ask me for concerts!"

"Oooh... Not fair."

"Fair enough."

"Mary!" Judy greeted me. "How are you doing?"

"Very well, Ms. Garner."

"Have you come to talk to Arthur?"

" Actually Jimmy was the one that invited me over" I corrected her, and we both seemed a bit disappointed because of that.

"Then are you staying for dinner?"

"If you insist!"

"Very well, I'm almost ready. Come help me put it on the table."

"Sure!" and I went inside the kitchen to help her.

- Arthur -

Yet again, I proved myself to be the idiot of the year. One more thing and I'll be the idiot of the decade. I can already imagine getting a No-Bell Prize for discovering a way to be an idiot without doing anything.

I sighed loudly as I saw Mary entering in the kitchen with mom and Jimmy disappointed looking at them. He seemed somewhat rejected. Actually, he was. Which meant I had a chance.

But I am too stupid for her. But I still want her.

I put a hand on my heart, feeling it aching and trying to get out of the rib-cage just because I said that. I want her.

That was how I felt. I wanted her.