Walking Madison and Chloe home

Adam was walking home after a conflicting after class meeting with Ms. Moreau. He had been so sure that there was some spark there that he just had to fan before it became a flame, but now seeing as she was engaged, he wasn't so sure about his plan anymore. Seeing Mr. Ward's soft side was a real surprise for Adam, who had simply known him as the bona fide jerk teacher at Azure Rocks, thinking of that side of him made his decision easier, but seeing the genuine love he had for Mary was forcing Adam to think of other things to do during their study sessions.

"Earth to Adam." Madison said waving a hand in front of his face. Adam snapped out of his inner thoughts and smiled at the two pretty girls walking beside him.

"Did I miss anything important?"

"Chloe flashed the crossing guard, but that's about it." Madison said nonchalantly.

"I did not!" Chloe said as her cheeks turned red.

"Don't worry Chloe, I know better than to believe little Maddie over here." Adam emphasized the word little, describing Madison's smaller breasts.

"This joke again? How many times do I have to tell you Adam, I'm not showing them to you." She said seriously, before breaking out into laughter at Adam's equally serious expression. "And anyways, I'm happy with what I've got, at least I'm not afraid to show it." She said teasingly to Chloe.

"Hey, I'm not afraid either, I'd just prefer if I didn't that's all." Chloe said uncomfortably.

"You've got a great body Chloe, you've got to show it more." Madison said slinging an arm around her friend's shoulder.

"I know, it's just that I've never really been very comfortable showing my body around other people, especially guys." She said looking pointedly at Adam.

"Hey, I'm not asking you to strip here. In all seriousness though, I agree with Madison Chloe, you've got nothing to be uncomfortable about from what I can tell. I understand you've got to take your time, and I'm sure that the many future boys in your life will understand." Adam said with a little chuckle. Chloe's face reddened at Adam's remarks and she mumbled out a 'Thank you'.

The three friends walked the rest of the way to Chloe's place, and saw her off, saying hi to Zack and Taylor who were chilling on the front deck while their parents got dinner ready. Before long, the two siblings were called back inside, and Adam and Maddie took that as a cue to continue on. Maddie's place wasn't too far from Zack's, and thus not far from his either. "So, I'm guessing that your meeting with Ms. Moreau didn't go too well?" Maddie asked as she walked with her hands held behind her back.

"Did you know she had a fiancé?" Adam asked her.

"You mean Mr. Ward? I didn't know they were still together, they've been engaged for a couple of years now, everyone just assumed their relationship wasn't going anywhere."

"Well, that's not how it looked in there. You should have seen it, Mr. Ward was actually being nice and there was an emotion other than boredom or anger on his face."

"Wow, I would've loved to see that. A once in a lifetime event." She said with a dramatic voice, making Adam laugh. There was some silence as they continued to walk towards Maddie approaching house. She turned to him as they stood at the curb to her house "How's Chelsea doing?"

"Chelsea? She's fine, she's dating some soccer player. Nico? You know him?"

"You're kidding me? Nico? No wonder he's been acting all superior the past couple of days." She remarked with a chuckle and a shake of her head. "So, no girl friend?"

"You'd be the first to know."

"Yeah, right. I somehow guess that honor would go to Heather."

"Oh come on, I don't need a girlfriend, I've got you, my friends, to keep me company."

"Yes you do." She said as she hugged him goodbye and walked into her house. Adam stood there watching her leave. _Girls, they ask the weirdest questions, _he thought as he shook his head and walked back to his place kicking rocks as they appeared.