Romance in Handcuffs

While Ollie Was Gone

Fawn's POV:

"Ollie!" I called as the blonde boy walked into the room. He was wearing a white collared shirt with black slacks. I don't know why but he always dressed in formal clothes.

"So what did I miss?"

"This," Mark said while holding up our hands. Ollie chuckled and looked at Marley. They shared a suspicious look.

"What did you guys do?" I asked in a firm tone. Mark gave me a surprised look but Marley and Ollie were used to my serious side.

"I wasn't really gone when they did the presentation," Ollie replied slowly.

"And the cops didn't really lose the keys," Marley said, looking down at her feet.

"Where are the keys at?" Mark growled out. That was actually pretty hot. I'd listen to him growl all day long.

"They're in my locker... But I won't give them to you." Mark gave her a death glare. I'm actually hurt that he wants to be apart from me so badly.

"Just give him the damn keys!" We were in the courtyard so when I yelled I didn't get a detention. Also nobody really cares what we do so long as we are not in the building.

"Why, Fawn?" Marley asked, confused as to why I would want to be away from Mark. I gave her a look.

"Mark shouldn't be dragged into your little shenanigans when we aren't even close to him." I noticed that Mark was staring at me but I looked away. I couldn't let him know my true feelings. I don't want to be apart from him. We probably won't be this close ever again.

"I can't get the keys now because classes will be starting soon but I can get them after school," Marley said with a sigh.

"Actually we can just be unlocked tomorrow," Mark said, surprising all of us. "I have something planned for tonight." Well at least we'll have one more night together. I think I'm going to tell him. I think I'm going to confess my feelings to Mark.

***

Lunch came quickly. I feel like the universe hates me and loves to see me become all red and squirmy in embarrassment. He actually wants to spend more time together with me! What if it's just a prank though? I mean he could get with any girl at our school and he wants to waste his time with me.

"Are you okay, Fawn?" Mark's voice broke me out of my thoughts. I really need to stop being so out of it.

"Yeah I'm just tired. What exactly do you have planned for tonight?" I asked. He only smirked in reply, turning towards Ollie. Ollie was having a conversation with Marley about a new anime. I probably would have joined in on the conversation if it weren't for my inability to stay on this planet. Marley would always have to pinch me to get me to pay attention to her words.

"Marley what have you been up to lately?" Marley blushed a deep red and glared at Mark. What has she been up to lately? Maybe she has been hanging out with that guy we met on Halloween night.

"I've been doing stuff," she replied bluntly.

"What kind of stuff?" Mark was pushing her and Marley was going to blow up if he continued. He innocently tilted his head to the side.

"Just stuff. Why should I have to give you a detailed answer?"

"I'm just asking you a simple question. Why so snappy?" She got up and walked to his chair. Then she slapped him.

"Marley!" I exclaimed, shocked.

"Sorry Marley, I was just playing around."

"I'm sorry Mark. I shouldn't have slapped you. I've just been so confused lately. And to be fair you were being a jerk." I am so confused right now. What the heck is going on? What did I freaking miss? I was especially weirded out when she started crying on his shoulder. She's being more emotional than a pregnant woman.