//------------------------------// // Chapter 6: Grades // Story: Memories // by CottonMiller //------------------------------// “Something's wrong with Connie,” Niss told Adagio as calmly as she could sound. “What do you mean?” Adagio replied, as she looked up from the book she was reading, now sounding extremely worried. Well, that didn't help. Niss chuckled nervously, “Well, you know that Connie got a C on her science test, right?” “What's that gotta do with anything?” Adagio said, annoyed. “E-Ever since Connie got that grade, she's been… obsessed lately,” Adagio raised an eyebrow at this, still not understanding where Niss is getting at, “Connie’s been taking her school tests really seriously now. She's been studying at lunch, free time in class, at home, on the bus,” “She must want a really good grade then,” Aria interrupted, rolling her eyes, “Plus, isn't that where people don't mind you studying at?” “You don't understand! Connie's been doing this non-stop. She doesn't have time for her animals, her cat, Tasha. Me and Combob even asked her if she wanted to take a break to ride with us to the movies: Connie quickly said no and kept studying,” Niss sighed, “Me and Combob are trying to make her take a break for once and relax. Because this whole test thing is making her go,” Niss to a finger to the side of head and swirled it around in circles, making the ‘She's gone nuts,’ gesture. “And how do you want me to help?” Adagio asked. “Could you please talk to Connie to take just one small break and hang out with us?” Niss pleaded. Adagio raised an eyebrow and looked down at her high heeled boots in thought, “I'll see what I can do,” *** Adagio looked down at the sleeping Connie. Consense had her head on the desk, a whole bunch of papers stacked right under her head. Her hair was a mess and was almost out of it's ponytail holder. Her makeup was slightly smudged but not by much. And she had a pencil her right hand. “You're right. It doesn't look like she'll stop studying anytime soon,” Adagio said, looking over the sleeping siren. “Me and Cobbie are going to the park. You can come with us if you wake up Connie,” Niss explained getting her white jacket. “Where IS Combob?” Adagio said, a bit annoyed as she looked around. Her and Combob never really got along. “She's already at the park,” Niss said as Connie started to finally wake up, “Gotta go! See ya later!” Niss walked out the door and shut the it behind her. “Hey, Connie. How'd you sleep?” Adagio greeted the sleepy siren as Connie woke up from her deep slumber. “W-Wait… What time is it?” Connie asked groggy. “2:37 pm,” Connie's eyes widened, “WHAT?! WHY DIDN'T YOU GUYS WAKE ME UP?! I have a science test tomorrow! I need to study for it!” Connie yelled as she quickly went through her papers, trying to find her science study sheet. She found it, but Adagio grabbed her hand before she can pick it up, “Hold it, Ms. Lover. You gonna have to stop studying for a minute and hang out with us, you know. You immortality doesn't revolve around studying,” Adagio explained. “But, I need to pass this test! Considering my last grade, it shows that I need to study harder!” Connie replied, getting a bit mad at herself for her last grade on her science test. “Connie,” Adagio began as she bent down to Connie's height, trying to meet her eye level, “We all know you want good grades, but there's more to life than school. Like your friends, your animals… me,” Adagio whispered the last part to herself, blushing. “What was that?” “Nothing!” Adagio blushed harder, “Anyways, a 'C’ on your test is okay. I know you usual get ‘A's or more but no one's perfect all the time,” Connie frowned, “You are,” This caused Adagio to blush more, “N-No! No, I'm not!” Connie giggled, “So, what do you say? Me and the others are coming to the park. Wanna join?” Silence filled the room after that question. Then, Connie smiled, “Anything for you,”