A stupid idea?

It sure was just another ordinary university weekday. Much too in the middle of the week to be doing stupid shit like this. Even if it was late afternoon. But John was out of the ordinary. According to Redcrest University denizens anyway.

John leaned against the rough bark of one of the many oak trees. The position affording him a strategic view of the library entrance. Beside him. Mark was nervous. God. This kid was a mess of anxious energy. Seriously. Mark looked like he'd jump if a mouse fartd too loudly.

Mark kept fidgeting anxiously. "Are you sure this is a good idea. John? If Lydia catches us..."

John let out a low chuckle (this is a stupid idea. You're right.)

"friend. Relax. That's the whole point. Isn't it? For Lydia not to catch us or at least not catch you" he smirked.

A flash of perfect white teeth in the dim light. Anna and Mark. Like a plot from one of those cheesy rom-coms he aften devoted. A girl forbidden from dating until her older sibling did. A secret boyfriend. And him. John cost as their only hope.

( To think i actually agreed to this.) he still wasn't entirely sure why he'd agreed to this ridiculous scheme. Mostly he found himself with a lot of free time now that his reputation had tanked... For very bizarre reasons since his return to Redcrest. That he never bothered to correct. And then there was now genuine curiosity about this enigmatic Lydia the sibling who was now apparently the living obstacle between Anna and Mark's romance. Besides. Anna and Mark were his friends. Who needed his help with a backward family law that prevented them from going public with their relationship. They were also the only people in this entire fucking campus who weren't afraid of John. And he got fond of them.

John's phone buzzed in his pocket. He pulled it out. The screen illuminating his face. Speak of the Devil. It was a message from Anna.

**Anna ** you guys in position? Mark. Stop looking like you're about to rob a bank. Lydia's heading to the library!!! Join. Try not to traumatize my sister too much or I will really kill you.

John ( she can see us and Lydia? At the same time? That's some talent. Perhaps she should be on the actual spy mission)

John snorted. Showing the screen to mark. "see? She has faith in us. Especially you"

He clapped a hand on Mark's shoulder. A little harder than necessary. "just stick to the plan. You see Lydia you disappear. I handle.. How to say."

Mark gulped. Nodding quickly "Right. Disappear. Got it" he paused " wait. Anna can see everything we are doing? I mean how deas she know..."

John laughed. He was about to make a comment when there was a flash of movement by the library entrance.

There. Entering the building just as Anna had noted was Lydia. Right on schedule.

" alright. Mark " join said. Giving mark a light shove that sent him stumbling a few steps away into an alcove "Disappear. My turn"

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