Chapter 5
Rita sighed. Juno had missed the bus this morning, and a quick check by his and Peter's lockers showed that neither of them were at school.
"Mista Steel..."
Rita decided to take it upon herself to write notes for the two of them so that they wouldn't be missing anything by not being in school. By third period, she had two papers filled with drawings and doodles that she deemed incredibly helpful. Of course, Peter and Juno were going to have a hard time deciphering the notes, but Rita was extremely proud of herself.
When the last class of the day came around, Juno and Peter ducked into their seats next to Rita just as the bell rang.
"There you are Mista Steel! Here's some notes for the two of you!"
Juno eyed the papers she handed him warily.
"Rita, are you sure-"
Peter interrupted Juno, glancing at him pointedly.
"Thank you so much Rita, you are too kind."
Rita grinned at the compliment, then began to truly look at the two boys. Peter's normally put-together outfit seemed to have been hastily thrown on. Juno always looked disheveled, but today, exceptionally so. Realization slowly dawned on Rita.
"No...you didn't...oh you did, didn't you? Oh Franny's gonna love this!"
As she excitedly chattered on, she was unaware of the fact that the boys hadn't been listening to her. Peter, looking out the window, was too lost in thought of the adventures he could take Juno on. And Juno, staring at Peter, was simply thinking about Peter's gorgeous eyes