Extra Credit

All Out

"Man can you guys believe it? Kane actually fell for someone!" Chris said as we all got in the elevator to leave. We had stayed with Kane for about an hour and all he could talk about was wanting to get to know Shyann. I thought it was kind of cute honestly. It wasn't every day that Kane expressed his deepest feelings for other people even after just meeting them.

"Yeah I know, I guess Hell has just frozen over." Mark said as the door closed.

We shared a laugh before Bill asked, "So what are you two doing after this?"

Mark shrugged, "Actually I was going to ask you and Aria that question. There's a carnival in town and I was thinking we could go check it out together."

I smiled brightly at that idea, "Oh I love carnivals."

Bill sighed, "Damn, we better stop by the bank then. I don't want you paying for anything little lady."

"No it's fine; I don't want you guys to dote upon me." I said as I checked my purse to see how much money I had on me.

Mark chuckled, "Sorry Aria, but when you're the only female among us, you don't get a say in what you do…therefore we got you."

I looked at all of their faces before deciding that I had lost this fight. I shut my purse and folded my arms with a smirk, "Ok then."

We all stepped off the elevator and headed out towards the parking lot. Before we could go our separate ways, Mark stopped us and asked, "Hey Aria could you and Chris actually switch for now. I need to speak to you alone if that's alright."

I glanced at Bill who put his arm around my shoulder, "We're actually staying together today so that this stalker will think she's with me."

Mark's eyes widened, "No offense Bill but I look a lot younger than you,.I think she'll be fine riding with me honestly,"

"He's right," I said before glancing at Bill, "Look if it's just a ride to the carnival I'm sure it'll be fine. Besides, I'm with three of you today. He'll think twice before trying anything stupid."

Bill nodded, "Alright fair enough…be nice to my goddaughter."

Mark flashed a smile before turning and leading me to his truck. The entire time we were walking I was taking in his appearance that day. His hair was now completely red and pulled back into a tight braid. He wore his usual sunglasses with a black Affliction T-shirt, blue jeans and some black Timberlands. He looked really good…no wonder Tracy was so worried about other females trying to steal him from her. But I didn't want Mark. Sure he was a real nice guy but I couldn't date someone that was my teacher in college or my boss. It was just too weird.

When we got to his truck he gladly opened the door and helped me inside before getting in himself. I buckled my seatbelt as his truck roared to life.

"So what's up?" I asked.

He glanced at me for a moment before pulling out of the parking lot. "I was just wondering how you were feeling after what happened yesterday at the shop. I know Tracy was being a bitch and I'm real sorry about that."

I sighed, "It's ok Mark. I'm actually not surprised that she acts that way."

"What do you mean?" he asked as he relaxed in his seat.