School was back in full swing which met the start of classes, homework, and also fun with friends, and boys as well. Boys. Ava’s obsession. They were her obsession. And what was more exciting was the fact that she had ffleubert with her this year. Of course he was with her last year, but this year he was WITH her. There was a complete difference.
 
Still, the beginning of the school year was busy and Ava wasn’t getting to spend as much time with ffleubert as much as she would like. It was easy to spend time with the girls as she was always with them after hours, but boys, and ffleubert especially, she had to make a special effort to see during the day.
 
Right now he was nowhere to be found so she chose the next best thing: another boy. Luck would have it that ffleubert “Hi!” she said cheerfully, her eyes wide, a huge grin on her face when suddenly her boyfriend was at her side, taking her hand. She waved goodbye to the other boy, telling him she would talk with him later, before she turned her attention back to the boy who was holding her hand. She kissed his cheek.
 
When is your birthday, sweet? It’s the kind of thing one should be aware of, don’tcher know? F’rinstance, should it be a matter of days, I have to cut along and buy a present or such.”

“It’s November thirtieth,” she told him promptly, because he had asked. She leaned into him, snuggling against him. “But you don’t have to get me anything. Really, you don’t.” She kissed his lips once and then twice. “Honestly. Just erase that from you mind.” She swiped her hand across his forehead, as though she were doing just that. “There…now what were we talking about? Oh, right, how sweet you are.” She grinned.

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