Marlene watched the shifting emotions in James's face. What had she said to provoke such a reaction? She gave out a small squeak of surprise when he suddenly lunged toward her, planting a solid kiss on her cheek before snatching up her parchment and stowing it away.
"What do you mean, you have to go? I blocked off time for you, you plonker!" But Marlene wasn't truly mad. If she had given him an idea about Lily, then maybe the whole drama could finally be taken care of and the both of them would start acting like themselves again.
"If it works, then you're welcome!" She yelled after him as he charged up the hill, school bag swinging wildly at his side. She shook her head and gathered her own things, heading back up to school at a much slower pace.