Gemma's POV

Bree and I walked into school that day and Adam introduced us to his locker. "Check out what I've done with my locker! Ta-da!" Adam motioned towards his locker and opened it. You cannot believe what was inside. "Here's where I keep my books. Down here I keep random strands of hair I've collected to make fake mustaches. And here is where I stockpile old lunches, or, as I like to call it, my tum-tum yum-yums." Adam explained and I groaned in disgust.

"Hey, Leo. What's that?" Bree asked as Leo came walking towards us, holding his progress report. I had mine in my bag.

"My progress report. I can't believe my science teacher says I'm always late to class." Leo whined.

"Well, you are always late to class." Adam and I said together.

"I know that, but I don't need it publicized." Leo snapped and I raised my hands in surrender.

Chase stormed over to us holding his progress report. "Look at this! An A-minus! I knew my Home Ec teacher had it out for me. Always criticizing my muffins!" Chase complained.

"Ha ha! I beat you! I got a D-plus! 'Plus' because I'm better." Adam said and I stared at him with a look.

"Adam, the 'plus' is-- you know what? It's just not even worth it anymore." Bree said and I agreed with her.

" 'D' is not a good grade, but we don't actually really expect you to get good grades." Chase said and I grinned and took out my progress report.

"I got all A-pluses. So, I beat all of you." I said and showed them my report.

"Nice." Bree said and high-fived me.

"Aw, man. My own girlfriend got a better score than me." Chase said and sighed disappointedly.

"Was that meant as a comment or an insult?" I asked.

Chase ignored my question and said, "I'm engineered to be the smartest person on the planet and I just got an A-minus. I've been relegated to into the huddled, unwashed masses of minuses, like you!" He sat down on the bench and I sat down next to him.

"Ahem." I said and raised my eyebrows at my boyfriend.

"Oh, yeah. Except for Gemma." Chase corrected and I gave him a kiss.

"Chase, I know this must be hard for you, but, I mean, look at the bright side-- seeing you fall flat on your face is really fun for us." Bree said and Chase glared at her.

"I have to find a way to reclaim my superiority." Chase said.

"Well, you could sign up for the student of the semester competition." Leo suggested and I face palmed. That wasn't a good idea.

"Oh, no. Leo, why'd you say that? The boy already has a big enough ego as it is. Slowly and slowly, he's gonna turn into Big D." I said and Chase glared at me.

"What's that?" Chase asked ignoring me again.

"Every semester, kids compete to see who can best improve the school. Whoever gets the most votes wins free pencils, a bumper sticker and a cheesy picture of himself on the wall." Leo explained and pointed to the cheesy picture on the wall with a girl on it. It really was cheesy.

"And that cheesy picture will show everyone that my brilliance reigns supreme. I am so gonna win!" Chase said and stood up.

"I call your free pencils! No, wait, I'll take the cheesy picture! Oh, gosh, they both sound so good." Adam said, not making up his mind. The school bell rang signalling us to go to our next class. Adam and Chase looked at each other before both saying, "Race ya!" And they ran to their next class.

"Alright, see you two later." I said to Leo and Bree and walked to my next class.

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The next day

I woke up and put on my outfit for the day (at the top). I geo leaped to school and saw Adam, Bree and Leo. No sign of Chase, so I walked over to them.

"Hey, vote for Chase." Chase said, giving a card to a girl. "Tell your friends. Vote for Chase for Student of the Semester. Here's my website, where you can peruse my platform, marvel at my skills, or even play a game of Chase trivia, where all the answers are about me." Chase smirked and the girl looked at him weirdly. Chase then saw us and asked, "Hey! What do you think?" Chase showed us the same card he had shown the girl. It was a picture of him grinning and the American flag in the back and it said 'Chase the Dream'.

"What do I think, or what's appropriate to say to your face." Leo said.

" 'Chase the Dream'? Please do not give these to anyone I might want to become friends with." Bree said and I laughed at her answer.

"I've got a whole plan. Check it out. I even linked the latest facial recognition software to the school database to create a laser automated attendance system." Chase explained and we walked towards the school entrance.

Andrew walked through the doors and the machine said in Chase's voice, "Andrew Lamb has been late three days in a row." The security guard that was standing by the doors, grabbed Andrew's arm and started dragging him somewhere, probably to Principal Perry.

Chase pointed to Principal Perry's office and said, "Straight to the principal's office, Andy. He'll thank me later for putting him on the right path." I stared at Chase in disbelief. He was not going to win this way.

"Oh, dude, you're never gonna win with that. Kids want fun stuff like jacuzzis in math class and hallways paved with candy. Ooh, and I also think biology would be a lot more fun if we could juggle the frogs before we dissected them." Adam said to Chase.

"That's frog abuse." I said to Adam.

"Fine, we'll do it after, but it's gonna get messy." Adam replied to my statement.

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At lunch

Adam and I were waiting in line for lunch and he was in front of me.

"Ooh, turkey!" Adam said and put some turkey in his plate. I got a sandwich and some lettuce with a drink. "Ooh, gravy!" Adam said and poured the whole bucket of gravy in his plate. The lunch lady looked at him giving a shocked look with her mouth hung open.

Adam went to sit down when I heard, "Step away from the gravy." Chase's robot voice said.

"Don't tell me what to do, turkey!" Adam snapped at his lunch.

"Adam, that's my nutritional scanner, insuring that everyone gets a balanced, nutritious lunch." Chase explained, walking to us. I skipped the machine and Adam said,

"Ohh, Chase, I don't think your scanner's a very good idea." Adam said and sat down and I followed.

"Of course it is! Who doesn't love being told how to eat properly?" Chase asked and walked over to us.

A boy went through the scanner and the machine said, "More green beans." The boy walked away in annoyance. Then, a girl went through the scanner. "Too many fries." She huffed and walked away. Another boy went through and it said, "A cupcake? Really? I wouldn't, but it's your health." The boy rolled his eyes and walked away.

"Chase, you're going about this all wrong. Let me and Gemma help! Look, we know how to win you votes." Adam said and I nodded and we walked out of the cafeteria.

We walked back in with me on Adam's back and us both riding in on an awesome DJ set. There was dance music playing and Adam said in the microphone, "Everybody say hello to DJ Chasey Chase!"

"Adam, Gemma, what is going on?" Chase asked us and I could see jealousy in his eyes when he saw that I was on Adam's back.

"We're helping you win! Or should we say-- we're helping you win!" Adam said in the microphone and it echoed throughout the whole cafeteria.

"I do not need a cheesy DJ setup." Chase declined.

"We know. That's why we brought you this awesome DJ setup!" I said.

"It's a lunchtime dance party!" Adam yelled and picked up a ladle and started swinging it around. Everyone else followed, as did I. We started dancing around. "Go gravy! Go gravy! Go gravy! Go gravy! Go gravy! Go gravy! Go gravy!" Adam yelled and I felt someone wrap their arms around my waist and pull me down from Adam's back. I looked behind me and saw Chase giving me a look.

I sighed and said, "Alright, fine. Let's go." But, before that could happen, a boy high-fived Chase and he smiled nervously. I held Chase's hand and kissed him and led him out.

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A few hours later

Chase and I walked in the cafeteria, holding hands, and we saw Adam lifting a vending machine and as he was about to set it down, Chase yelled, "Hey!"

Adam turned to us and accidentally let go of the vending machine and it landed on his foot. "Oooooooowwww!!!!!" Adam yelled in pain. I cringed.

"Adam, for the last time, that is not a giant lunchbox!" Chase said and I looked at Adam weirdly.

Adam got his foot free and explained, "No! It's part of your new campaign to win Student of the Semester. I-- I mean, you-- put a vending machine in study hall."

"But those aren't even healthy foods." Chase complained.

I looked closely at the vending machine and asked, "Is that Key Lime Pie?"

"I don't know. Gimme a buck and I'll find out." Adam said and motioned with his hands to give him my money.

"Not gonna happen. I know you just want my money." I said to him and he sighed in defeat.

A few kids ran to the vending machine and took out some snacks. "They love it!" Chase said, grinning.

"Of course they do. They're getting their meal from a machine. And you didn't think you needed my help. I'm totally gonna win this thing for you." Adam said and sat down in one of the chairs and set his bag on the other.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa! You're gonna win this thing for me!" Chase said in disbelief and I knew that this was going to turn out bad.

"Yeah, I just said that. Don't you think your sudden popularity has something to do with my ideas?" Adam asked and smirked.

"No. I think that people are finally realizing my campaign slogan, 'Chase the Dream' " Chase said and winked, then continued. "Is about me. I'm the dream! It works on a lot of levels. Don't hurt yourself." Chase patted Adam on the back.

Adam looked shocked before saying, "But, my strategy was ten times better. You can't just deal with the fact that I'm finally smarter at something than you are."

"Oh, really? Ten times better? What'd you use, all your fingers and toes to count that one out?" Chase questioned. Real mature, guys, I thought. Note the sarcasm.

"You know what? You always treat me like an idiot. But, not this time because I'm entering this contest, and I'm taking you down!" Adam said, standing up.

"You wouldn't." Chase threatened.

"Are you not listening? I just said I would!" Adam yelled in Chase's face and picked up his bag and walked away. The only problem with this was that Adam's bag had been caught on a chair and he was dragging the chair as well.

Chase turned to me and did his stupid, adorable smirk. I raised my eyebrows at him and he asked, "So, you think I'm gonna win?"

"Meh." I said and Chase's smirk faded. "Just kidding. It might be a half chance between you and Adam." I mumbled the last part.

"What?" Chase asked, since he heard me.

"Oh, would you look at that. I have to...go somewhere." I changed the topic and kissed Chase. "Bye."

Chase laughed before saying, "Bye, babe." I blushed at 'babe' and smiled. The rest of the day went on and we soon went home.

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The next day

At school the next day, I met Chase handing out his cards. I walked over to him and kissed him. "Here you go. Vote for Chase." He said, handing a card to me.

"I already have...10 times." I said.

"Here you go. Vote for Chase." He said, giving his card to a boy. "And don't forget to stop by the nurse's office for your free scoliosis screening, sponsored by...yours truly." Chase said, gesturing to himself. A horn honked and Adam drove by driving a mini party bus or something.

" 'Scuse me! Comin' through! Who wants to ride the High School Party Bus? Whoo-hoo!" Adam yelled. Everyone crowded around the bus and Chase and I walked over to him.

"Do you honestly believe that giving kids rides to class is gonna make them vote for you?" Chase asked.

Adam scoffed and replied, smiling, "Who's going to class? We're just cruising the halls."

"Hey, everyone." Chase announced, getting the school's attention. "Wouldn't you rather walk to class, knowing you're also fitting in 2% of your daily exercise requirement?" Chase asked and everyone ignored him. I gave him an apologetic look. "No? Okay."

"Attention, party-bussers! There will be no stops, so if you're looking for a ride to class, plan your jumps accordingly." Adam said and some of the kids sat at the back of the bus. I pouted a little since I wanted a go. Chase looked at me with his one of his eyebrow raised and my pout faded.

Leo walked up to us from behind the stairs and said to Chase, "Well...my scientific polling, which consists of all your crumpled-up business cards in the trashcan, shows that Adam is beating you by a comfortable margin."

"If I'm going to compete with him, I have to start thinking like a simpleminded creature, one who goes through the day on basic instinct and random impulse, like a dog or a monkey or a sea slug." Chase said and suddenly stopped pacing.

We all looked at each other before answering together, "Or Adam."

Leo walked away and I looked at Chase and he said, "You know, now might be a good 5 minutes for us two to spend a little time together."

"Oh, I'm sorry. I think I hear my 'boyfriend' calling for me." I said, teasing him.

Chase growled and pinned me to the wall. I straddled his waist and he smashed his lips against mine. The kiss was rough, yet passionate. Our lips moved together in sync and his hands went under my shirt. His warms hands moved around and I pulled Chase closer. He licked my bottom lip and this time, I let him in. Our tongues explored each others mouths and we pulled apart out of breath.

"Hey!" Principal Perry yelled to us. "Shouldn't you two be in class?!" We looked at each other wide eyed and ran to our class. As soon as school was over, we went home. Chase and I spent the night watching movies and sharing a few small kisses, which soon turned into heated kisses.

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Next day

I walked into school to see Chase selling burgers and Adam making a foot massage shop. "Here you go. Enjoy your 'Chee-ase' burger!" I heard Chase say, giving a burger to the kid in line. I gave him a 'really' look and he shrugged at me. I walked up to him and asked,

"Chee-ase? Really?"

"Yep." Chase replied, popping the 'p'.

Adam walked towards us and asked, "A hamburger cart? That's the best you got?"

"The only thing juicier than my burgers is what you're about to eat, which is a big, heaping pile of hot, tasty defeat." Chase replied.

"Well, speaking of defeat, care for a foot rub." Adam asked and motioned towards his shop.

Chase looked at Adam and the shop in disbelief and asked, "What's that?"

"That is my 2-minute massage shop, winning hearts and minds ten toes at a time. Oh, go ahead, people. First come, first served." Adam said and everyone crowding Chase's hamburger cart, started crowding Adam's massage shop. Adam took a hamburger and said, "Mmmm, good."

"You know what? I've really had it with you." Chase said, pointing angrily at Adam.

"Aww, what are you gonna do about it?" Adam asked in a baby voice.

"You know, you can't really enjoy a burger without a little ketchup on your buns." Chase said smirking and squeezing a bottle of ketchup in Adam's pants. I gasped and looked at Chase.

Adam squirmed uncomfortably and said, "Ha! Joke's on you! I kinda liked it." He then walked away to his massage shop.

"Alright, that was worth watching, but...this is getting out of hand. I mean, you two are brothers." I said to Chase.

"Babe, it's okay. This is how we cope. We're brothers...and the opposite of each other." Chase said reassuringly, but I didn't believe him.

"Okay." I said, sighing. "But, if something goes wrong, don't blame me."

Chase laughed and I kissed him goodbye. I went to my next class.

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A few hours later

Chase and I walked over to Adam and Leo and we were waiting for the Student of the Semester results. "Ah, this is it, the moment we've all been waiting for." Chase said.

Adam gasped and said, "They found a talking horse that fights crime?"

"No. It's the Student of the Semester results." Leo said.

"Miss Thistle gets to open the results because she's the oldest teacher in school." I explained. Miss Thistle was trying to open the envelope, but she was taking such a long time. Chase huffed, walked to her and snatched the envelope out of her hands.

"Oh, just give me the stupid thing!" Chase snapped.

"Chase!" I scolded.

"I mean...let me help you, ma'am." Chase corrected and rolled his eyes at Miss Thistle. He quickly ripped open the envelope and got very happy. "Yes! Yes, yes, yes! I...tied with Adam?" Chase asked in horror.

"Yes! I half-won!" Adam cheered and picked Chase up.

"Put me down." Chase deadpanned and Adam let go of him and walked away. The school bell rang and Chase begged, "There must be some mistake. Maybe you missed a few. Count again, please." Miss Thistle ignored him and walked away.

"No, Chase, she's not gonna make it through another count." Leo said, holding Chase back. He then saw Bree and said, "Oh, I've got to go. My ride's here." He then went to talk to Bree.

I turned to Chase and said, "Hey, don't worry. You can still win this thing. You just need to write that essay thing to win." I said, not knowing what would happen next.

"Thanks." Chase said nervously and I kissed him. We walked back home and met Adam on the way. They started arguing as soon as we got home. We walked to the elevator, down to the lab. I saw Bree and Leo and walked to them.

"I can't believe we tied. Now we each have to write an essay to determine the winner." Chase complained.

"Yeah, and when everyone at school reads my essay, I'm gonna be Student of the Semester." Adam said, taking out his notebook.

"Let me see that." Chase said, taking the book out of Adam's hand. "It's just a bunch of badly drawn rocket ships." Chase said, looking at one of the pages.

"Yeah, next page." Adam said and Chase turned the page over.

"A tiny-headed guy with a big mouth?" Chase questioned.

"Yeah, that's you." Adam said and Chase glared at him. "Next page." He turned the page once more.

" 'I, Adam Davenport, should be Student of the Semester.' " Chase read out loud and Adam was mouthing the words. "That's it?" Chase asked.

"What? It's sharp and to the point. Took me 25 minutes." Adam said and I realized that, that was a world record for Adam. Normally, he'd take 45 minutes to think of a sentence.

"You know what, I'm not even worried because the winner's gonna be the one who can write the best essay, and we all know that's me." Chase said, getting a little bit cocky.

"You think you're so smart. Well, you may be a better writer, but I'm a better-" Adam started, but couldn't think of a word to describe himself.

Chase smirked and said, "That's right. You got nothin'."

"No, I got this." Adam said and fired his heat vision at Chase, but Chase blocked it using his force field.

"Oh, you think you're so cool because you have lasers. Well, guess what-- I can fight back too." Chase said and made his force field small and fired it at Adam.