A/N: Somebody call 911! Brianna updated her new story, whoa oh oh! XD Sean Kingston fail.
Every Tuesday night, the Hash Slinging Slasher will visit the Krusty Krab. Macy remembered when she was younger, she'd look outside on Tuesday nights for the ghost bus. She could of sworn she'd seen it on multiple occasions. She laughed quietly to herself, stepping inside the atrium. She always came to school half an hour early, just to sit in the glass room and relax, maybe do some homework she forgot about the night before. She flipped through her planner, scanning the assignments. Everything was checked off, signaling she'd done what she was supposed to. She closed her bag, placing it on the ground as she leaned back, taking in a deep breath. Time to relax.
Joseph Lucas trudged into the school building, yawning loudly. That was a rule his family had. If you're late one day, you're early the next. He'd foolishly agreed to it when they'd started high school. He walked toward his locker, stopping at the sight of curly head of hair in the atrium. His heart beat quickened as he realized who it was. Macy. He felt his throat go dry and the moths in his stomach begin to dance. (He'd always thought moths were cooler than butterflies, and refused to believe such a girly insect was in his stomach. Moths are much more manly) He fixed his hair, his clothes, and checked his breath before stepping inside the atrium. He opened his mouth to speak, but paused as he noticed her eyes were closed. Curiously, he watched her. She didn't acknowledge his presence, just sat there, her body completely relaxed. He smiled gently. "Macy." He called. Her eyes opened, head turning. A small smile came to her face.
"Hi, Joe. What are you doing here?" He took the spot beside her, placing his bag next to hers.
"It's this stupid rule my family has. If you're late one day, you have to be early the next."
"That makes sense." Macy nodded. He yawned again. "It's only half an hour early, Joe."
"Half an hour of sleeping lost." He frowned.
"That's what you get for being late." She bumped his shoulder with her own. He felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand up from the minor touch, his skin prickling. He swallowed. His stomach suddenly growled loudly. Ah, the moths were getting anxious. Macy giggled. "Hungry?"
"Mmhm." He mumbled, blushing.
"We could go to the deli down the street." She suggested. He looked up.
"I'd like that."
"Where are you going?" Macy asked as they stood outside the front of the school. He blinked.
"Down the street."
"It's the other way." She laughed. He flushed, embarresed. She took his hand in hers, pulling him along. He fell in step with her, secretly lacing their fingers. She didn't seem to mind - or notice. "Oh." She stopped short. "I forgot my money. Hold on, let me get my bag-" They'd stopped at their lockers, not feeling the need to bring their things with them.
"I'll pay for you."
"No, no. I can't let you do that-"
"Macy." He smiled. "I have enough money. It's fine." She chewed on her lip.
"I dunno.."
"It's okay, Mace. Really."
"Fine. But I'm paying you back tomorrow."
"You don't have to."
"But I will." Joe laughed at the adorable girl at his side, giving her hand a small squeeze as they entered the store. Macy momentarily scanned the breakfast menu. "I'll just get a bagel. With cream cheese and jelly."
"Jelly?" His nose crinkled.
"It's good!" She stated. He shook his head. "It is. You'll see."
"How may I help you?" The man behind the counter asked.
"A plain bagel with cream cheese and jelly." Macy shot him a look. He grinned. "And just a plain cream cheese bagel for me. Toasted." The man nodded, turning away and going toward the foods that were layed out. Macy watched as he cut open two bagels, but turned as Joe pulled her down an aisle.
"Where are we going?"
"You don't want a drink?" He glanced at her.
"The drinks are too expensive."
"Macy, they're like 4 dollars.."
"That's way too expensive for a drink." She argued.
"Is it?"
"Yes."
"Well, I'm getting one. We'll just share."
"I'm adding 2 dollars to what I owe you." She said as he pulled out a bottle of orange juice.
"Why?"
"Cause I get half. Half of 4 is 2."
"I know. I'm not that bad at math." He handed the man a ten and five dollar bill. 5 bucks per bagel. Ridiculous. They sat on the steps outside the deli. Joe opened the bag, handed over her bagel and opening his.
"Here." She handed half over. He shook his head. "Come on, Joe. Try it."
"Nuh-uh."
"Please? For me?" And here come the puppy eyes. He melted under her stare, nodding mutely and taking the bagel half from her. He eyed it for a moment, before taking a bite. He paused.
"It's okay."
"Okay? It's better than okay." He handed it back to her. She placed it neatly on the wrapper, taking a sip of the drink.
"You doing anything after school?" He asked after a few minutes had passed. She looked at him. "I-I mean, we could, like, uhm, hang out at my place. Or something."
"We're gonna have to do our homework first."
"You can help with my math?" He smiled sheepishly.
"Yeah, of course."
The day went by at a normal pace. Macy found it to be an okay day, but not as good as yesterday. As she opened her locker, a blue note fell out. You are the macaroni to my cheese. She laughed loudly. Although extremely corny, it was kinda sweet. She placed it at the bottom of her locker, beside the first one. She pulled out her Algebra book before closing her locker. She forced it in her bag, adding another 20 pounds to it. She struggled with it for a moment, but the weight soon disappeared. She blinked, turning. "Need some help?" Joe asked.
"No, it's fine. I can-" She reached for it.
"I'm a gentlemen. I got it." He winked. "But, jeez. It's pretty heavy."
"I know." She frowned.
"You carry this home every day?"
"Whenever we have algebra homework."
"So every day?"
"Pretty much." They walked down the hall together, stepping outside. "Uhm, I told Stell I didn't need a ride. Is that okay?"
"Why wouldn't it be?" He cocked an eyebrow. She smiled, turning a corner. "Oops, almost forgot." He placed his and her bag down before stepping in front of her. Her head tilted in confusion. He wrapped his arms around her, giving her a warm hug. It reminded her of the one from yesterday. As he pulled back, he placed a small kiss on her cheek. He slung the bags over his shoulders again. She blushed, shuffling after him.
Another cutesy innocent one. :p
I like Joe/Macy fluff though. :D