"Wake up."
I shot up in class after hearing the stern voice of Ms. Shapen in my ear. I rubbed my neck and looked around confused. I was in an empty classroom. I squinted with tired eyes at the clock in the front of the room, my eyes widening when I finally realized I had just slept through History, and an added extra fifteen minutes.
Crap.
"Oh my God, I am so sor-"

"Save me the excuse, Mr. Hart. You're only hurting yourself when you decide to snooze through my lessons. I hope you are aware of our exam tomorrow," Ms. Shapen lectured me.

"Uh, exam?" I asked rubbing the back of my neck again in embarrassment. She sighed.

"Study up. You're lucky I'm not making you stay for detention. Your nap took up my time," she replied.

"Again, I'm really sorry-"

"See you tomorrow."

I sighed and collected my books. Getting up from my seat, I swung my book bag over my shoulder and walked out of the class. I rubbed my head, feeling another incoming headache. Those have been happening quite often lately. I sighed for probably the billionth time that day, until I saw Charlotte leaned against my locker.

That's when I finally smiled for the first time that day.

"Hey," she said softly while wrapping her thin but comforting arms around my waist. I hummed in reply, wrapping my arms around my best friend's shoulders and laying my head on top of hers. We stayed like that for a while. I shut my eyes in contentment. No other students were in the hallways and that's when I realized again how late it was after school.

"Sorry for making you wait," I finally spoke, but not budging from our embrace.

"Eh, it's whatever. I heard your talk with Ms. Shapen," she replied while letting go. "I could help you study later."

"Thanks, Char. But you really don't have to-"

"Shut up. I'll sleepover. We can study all night if we have to," she replied strictly.

"God, what would I do without you?" I asked rhetorically, running a hand through my hair. "My grades have been really falling apart lately and I just can't seem to stay awake."

"Hey," she took a step towards me and laid a hand across my face. It's not unusual for us to have this level of proximity, but it wasn't an often occurrence either, so I took it by slight surprise when I felt the skin of my cheek underneath her hand grow warm.

"You look awful."

Any awkwardness was disintegrated. I rolled my eyes in a joking manner, stepping back from her grip as she laughed.

"No, but seriously, you need to be getting sleep, Henry," she said seriously, taking notice of the dark circles beneath my dull eyes. I nodded.

"I know, I know," I replied. "It's just, with school and work, it gets a little overwhelming-"

Just then, as if hearing me, my watch beeped, alerting me to get to Ray. I groaned.

"Come on," Charlotte sighed. "Let's get to work, Kid Danger."

Hey guys! Thanks for stumbling upon my story, means a lot. xD Sorry for the shortness, but this is just the prologue. Chapter 1 will be fairly long, I promise. xD So what do you think? Do Charlotte and Henry have feelings for each other? All rates and reviews appreciated! :)