Laura : I'm sorry did you just say boyfriend? *raises her eyebrows*
Ross : *nods*
Laura : Umm *looks at the pond* Ok than. This is a little awkward...
Ross : Why? I'm just trying to help you.
Laura : But isn't this going to extreme?
Ross : I don't see it that way. I see it as a friend trying to help a friend out.
Laura : *scratches her head* So you're saying you'll be my fake boyfriend?
Ross : Yep.
Laura : But then we'll have to keep the act until we graduate and that's like two years.
Ross : We can keep the act until you really fall in love with someone and get a boyfriend.
Laura : What if I don't get a boyfriend by the time we graduate?
Ross : *shrugs* You got any more ideas?
Laura : *frowns* No.
Ross : So do you want me to be your fake boyfriend in school?
Laura : Can I think about this please?
Ross : *chuckles* Laura, its not like I'm asking you to be my real girlfriend. We're just gonna be fake. We won't even kiss. Just hugs and calling each other names.
Laura : Exactly! I have to think if I want to deal with this fake relationship.
Ross : Ok, think what you need to think. I'm just trying to help you out.
Laura : Thank you *smiles* You know the time?
Ross : It's soon going to be 11.
Laura : We should be going home.
Ross : Yeah. If my parents get home and I'm not there, my brother and I are dead!
Laura : Ok.
Ross : *stands up* I'll see you tomorrow at school.
Laura : I'll see you than.
Ross : *smiles and leaves*
Laura : *takes a deep breath and smiles*
---Next day---
Laura POV -
I'm in the kitchen right now trying so hard not to smile.
Vanessa : Why are you so happy little sis?
Laura : *bites her slip, trying not to smile* Me? Happy? No! I'm like any other day! *nods, trying really hard not to smile*
Vanessa : *stands up from the kitchen table* Do you have a boyfriend Laura?
Laura : No! I'm...
Come on Laura! Come up with something!
Vanessa : Your what?
Laura : I'm happy I finished my project!
Wow! Seriously Laura! What type of excuse is that?!
Vanessa : Hmm, right!
Laura : Believe what you want to believe big sis! *smiles, takes a bite of a granola bar, and heads for school*
---In school---
Calum : I called you last night three times and you didn't answer. Everything all right bro?
Ross : Yeah.. I was just out with Laura finishing our project.
Calum : Oh well. I have to tell you something!
