Margo and Antonio's Love Story

Partners

Jenny and Chase went to the park to talk about their plan.

" Why do we have to talk about our plan at the park? "

" Because I have to babysit my brother. So remind me what the plan is? "

" So that partner thing, when everyone's out of the class, I sneak in and change the names while you watch if anyone comes by the door. Hey, while I'm at it, do you want me to put your name by Antonio's? "

" And why? "

" Well, since your helping, the least I could do is bring you - whatever pleasure Antonio brings you "

" No. It'll just take longer and it'll give us more chances of getting in trouble "

" Okay...if you say so..."

The Next Day in School...

Everybody was at their lockers and Mrs. Smith was in the teachers lounge, when Jenny and Chase walked to the classroom door.

" Okay " Jenny said " You change the names and I'll keep watch"

" Ya I know I'm not that stupid " said Chase as he quickly walked in the room.

He went behind the teacher's desk and looked through the stack of papers. " Where's that stupid paper? " He looked through the stack of papers. When he finally found the paper he got a pencil, and erased his name and put it next to Margo's. Chase glanced at Jenny and erased her name and put it next to Antonio's.

Jenny sharply whispered " What's taking you so long? "

Chase came out of the room and whispered back " Calm down, I'm already done! "

" Okay great! Can we go now before we get into trouble? "

" Ya whatever. You know you worry too much "

" Well excuse me for not wanting to go to detention and get expelled! "

" Whatever "

In Class...

" Okay everyone! Today's homework, or should I say, this weeks homework assignment is to do a report and a diagram about Pearl Harbor with a partner - "

" Mrs. Smith! "

" Let me finish. And as it has always been I choose the partner and it's a guy with a girl. Okay so, what was your question? "

" Never mind... "

" Okay here's the list... "

Jenny uncomfortably wiggled around in her seat while Mrs. Smith called out the names.

"... Jenny and Antonio... "

Jenny looked toward Chase and gave him a what - the - heck - did - you - do look. Chase mouthed back ' Why are you so mad I know you want this! '

" And Chase and Margo. So please get with your partners and get started! "

Margo walked to Antonio and said " I'm really sorry we didn't get paired up "

" That's okay it's not your fault. Plus we can help each other after school...or you can help me correct my mistakes "

Margo laughed and said " Okay I'll see you - "

Chase walked up to her. He stared at Antonio as he said  " Come on Margo, I'm really anxious to work with such a smart and pretty girl! " He put his arm around her.

Antonio gritted through his teeth " Yes, I know. She's my girlfriend "

" Well we better get going. And you should, too ". He pointed to Jenny as she flirtatiously waved at him.

He walked to Jenny as he thought to himself I'm gonna keep an eye on him and if he even touches her he's gonna get killed!

Margo was looking through her text book for information when Chase started to move a piece of her hair and moved his hand under her chin. He turned her head to face him. " Wow. Your eyes are so beautiful. "

" Thanks, but you know we should be working, right? " Margo said as she faced her book again.

" I don't care about that, baby...  " He made her face him again and turned to the position of a kiss. Margo slowly backed away, putting her finger on his lips and said " First of all, please don't call me ' baby '. Secondly, I already have a boyfriend "

" I know. It's me "

" No, your not. So can we just focus on our work? "

Antonio was watching, just as he said he would, and thought I'll give him one more chance, but if he tries anything on her again, I'm gonna get some serious detention! For the rest of class, Antonio anxiously watched the clock and Jase. From what Antonio saw, he didn't pull any other serious tricks that really ticked him off.

Jenny stopped talking about their project. " So, Antonio, how's your relationship with Margo? "

Antonio shifted his head to face Jenny. " It's going great she's really nice and caring to me "

" Oh that's nice, but I have a question for you..." She inched closer and grabbed his hand.

" Sure what is it? " He moved his hand.

" Who would you date if you didn't have Margo? " She grabbed his hand and held it tighter.

" I don't really know, and I don't think about it much...And can you please stop holding my hand? " He scooted away a bit.

" But I don't have anyone that does that for me...I want you to be that person "

Doesn't everyone? Antonio thought.

" Jenny, you are a wonderful girl, but I already have someone in my life that I love. But I'm sure you'll find someone that loves you. So, let's just work on the project "

" Sure "

The rest of the time, Antonio again focused on the clock and spying on Jase. When the bell finally rung, he quickly gathered his stuff, went to Margo, grabbed her hand, and pulled her out of the classroom. She stopped half way to their lockers.

" Antonio what's wrong? "

" No, it's nothing, amor. I just..."

" What? "

" I'm just excited for math... "

" Antonio, I know you well enough to say that your excited for any class of yours. What's actually going on? "

" Nada! So, uh, wanna wait for Angel and Melissa? "

" Sure..."