"Live it up, drink it down, party hard!"Fact: A party was never complete without pudding. Her chocolate pudding was a delight to eat, but it was rather disappointing. Alli much preferred her homemade chocolate pudding alcoholic shots... But as a teacher, she couldn't bring that to a school picnic! That would have to wait, until the teachers got together for a (tame) party. It's such a shame, really. Alli knew so many recipes that would get a person pleasantly drunk, but she loved this job and wouldn't risk getting fired.
Alli eventually became visible to the people already at the picnic, as she walked gracefully through the grass. Her
outfit fluttered around her as a warm breeze blew past. Taking care not to dip her long hair in her pudding, she made a beeline towards the table that hosted all of the food, while looking curiously at the cloth-covered object. What was that? The Student Council had no doubt come up with another crazy idea.
Seeing everyone mingle brought a smile to her face. It felt so good to be back.
"Don't judge a book by it's cover."It's about time.
Why should Yuki be forced to wait to make her fabulous debut at this school? She had waited a long time for a school gathering, because after all, Yuki should make her appearance when there were as many adoring people to be in awe of this Japanese superstar idol. I mean, look at her! Yuki freaking
killed her outfit consisting of a fluttering pink skirt, and her cute, short-sleeved sweatshirt. Nobody would look better than her, this she was sure of. Who else would be born as naturally adorable as Yuki Sakurai? The people who got plastic surgery can try, but please.
As Yuki strutted towards the picnic area, she noticed people placing food onto a table. Oh right, potluck. Did she bring anything? No. Did she feel bad? Of course not, Yuki should be waited on hand and foot, not be bringing her fabulous food for these lame people. What? Of course she can cook! I mean, not well, but still. No, no. Shut up. She just thinks that her food is too good for everyone, that's all! Jeez, get your shit together.
She was the newbie at this school, and she only noticed her roommate, Alice, the only one she had met so far. Everyone else was a complete stranger... And excuse me, why weren't the bowing down to her, and begging for her autograph? Didn't these people know who she was?!
Oh right, probably not. They were Americans.
Oh my fucking God.
They're so ignorant.
Feeling disgruntled that her Japanese fame didn't get noticed, Yuki awkwardly hovered by a tree, pouting silently to herself.
"Well... That was awkward.""Whoa!"
Wren's slender frame wasn't enough to send the tall principal sprawling, but
his muscular one was enough to send Wren stumbling backwards, apparently.
"Oh jeez, I'm so... Sorry..." Brenden's voice trailed off as he noticed the girl that had ran into him.
Holy shit. It was Catherine Sinclair. It was
her, the girl who was in his favorite movie. Brenden was momentarily stupefied, unable to form rational thought in the presence of such a star. What was someone like her doing here? Oh, oh right. She was one of his students. Oh god, she was his student. Wren went to his school. Whoa. HOw could he forget? Dammit Brenden, get your shit together! Would it be weird to ask a student for her autograph? Should he not?
Fortunately, Brenden was saved from making a complete total fool of himself when Hayden suddenly rushed over.
Great. Just great.
If Brenden didn't already look like an idiot after bumping into Wren--literally--he most definitely would now. Hayden had such nice form when he ran, did he know that? His speed was pretty impressive too, definitely athletic, probably worked out... Brenden almost forgot about the cornbread until Hayden shoved it into his hands, he had been busy staring at--
Stop.
Just stop.
How were you supposed to react, when Wren and Hayden, the two people that were capable of stunning Brenden into silence, both just suddenly appeared out of nowhere? Brenden wished he knew. Damn, where was his witty tongue right now? Brenden, quick, say something witty! Say something to break the ice!
"Uh..."
Smooth. Real smooth Brenden. Nice job. I'm sure that was witty, broke the ice, and didn't make you seem like an idiot at all. God, when Hayden's eyes met his, why did it immediately wipe his mind of every rational thought that he was capable of thinking? This wasn't good... Stop acting like an idiot, please Brenden. This is painful to experience. He's not an awkward guy, really! It's just something about being in the presence of one of his favorite actresses and that vice principal... Dude, he was so enthralled that he didn't notice the football that barely hit him.
He felt like slapping himself in the face when Hayden took off after snatching his cornbread. No, don't go! For another moment, Brenden stared after him in a mixture of confusion and--nope. Just stop. He just had to do something. But first...
Brenden finally managed to get his mind working again as he grinned at Wren. "Whatever you decide to call me is fine, Wren. By the way, can I talk to you later? I'd love it if you could tell me about that movie,
"Silence". It's one of my favorites, but for now, if you'll excuse me..."
Taking off after Hayden, Brenden followed him, even as he racked his brain for something suitable to say to him, once he caught up.
"Hayden, wait!"
Goddammit.
"Nobody is perfect. That's why pencils have erasers."Acacia's shouts of laughter could be heard. She was currently almost doubled over in laughter as she observed her brother's impulsive actions. Oh my god, Hayden, you are too funny! Despite being a man in his thirties, Hayden was acting exactly like a smitten teenage girl, discovering a crush for the first time. And he still denied the attraction? Come on bro, if you're going to deny it, make it at least a little less obvious!
Eliza was probably staring at her in confusion. Eliza hasn't met the Principal yet--that Acacia knew of anyway--and even if she did, she probably hasn't seen too much interaction between the principal and the vice principal. But to Acacia, it was blatantly obvious. She had never seen Hayden act that way around anyone, and it wasn't too hard for her to connect the dots once she saw the look in his eyes the first time he saw Mr. Aldrin. Seriously, love at first sight, just like the Disney movies that they watched--and sang--together.
Acacia wiped the tears from her eyes and swallowed her giggles when Cole approached them, making an effort to compose herself. She couldn't wipe the broad grin on her face though, probably looking like a complete idiot. "Hey Cole. My summer was you know, summer. How about yours?" Once she had blinked her tears of laughter away, she examined her friend thoroughly. She didn't miss the slightly panicked look in his eyes when he said she looked good. So, she gave a giggle and a reassuring smile.
"Thanks, you don't look half bad yourself! Have you been working out?"
It was at that moment, that Acacia witnessed Brenden chase down Hayden. Oh jeez, it was time for an intervention! She didn't want to see Hayden make a complete total fool out of himself again. Although it was hilarious, it was slightly painful to see as well. She felt the embarrassment that he most likely did, and she couldn't bear to feel it again. It was like that scene in a movie, where someone did something stupid and you felt ashamed for them. And even worse, this was her brother.
"Come on guys, let's go!" Acacia spontaneously grabbed the hands of Eliza and Cole, and quickly dragged them over to the dunk tank hidden under a large cloth. She quickly let go of their hands and jumped onto an empty picnic table.
"Ladies and gentlemen! Please gather round, and give me your undivided attention!"
Once everyone gathered round, Acacia grinned, excited at what she was about to present to everyone. The students would already know what was going on, but she had purposely kept it a secret from the teachers.
"Thank you all for coming to our annual picnic, I hope that you're having fun so far! But be aware, the fun is only just starting. Because I have here..." With a dramatic sweep of her arm, Acacia whipped off the cloth covering the dunk tank, exposing it for everyone to see. "
A DUNK TANK!!"
"Now the rules are simple! A person sits in the seat suspended above the water, and everyone else gets three chances to throw the ball at the target! Once the ball hits the target, the person in the seat falls into the water!!" Acacia was totally channeling the personality of a game show host right now, no question about it. "Teachers, students, you are all
highly encouraged to both sit in the seat, and to do the dunking before I begin to force people!"
With a twinkle in her eyes, Acacia looked directly at the new Principal. "Mr. Aldrin... I would like to officially welcome you to the school, but I'm afraid that I can't do that until you've been properly initiated! And well..." She gestured towards the dunk tank with a smirk.
Brenden couldn't help laughing. First, he had been saved from striking up an awkward conversation about the reason he had chased after Hayden, and now, he was being asked to participate in being plunged into water. Well, fortunately for Acacia, he was up for that, and wouldn't need to be forced.
"Fine, fine..." He chuckled as he began moving towards the dunk tank. On his way there, he pulled off his shirt, exposing his bare upper body as he tossed the shirt carelessly to the side. He wanted a dry shirt to wear later. He also stripped off his shoes and socks before climbing onto the seat. "Are you satisfied, Ms President?" He asked with more laughter.
"YES!!" Acacia squealed happily, bouncing up and down. She retrieved a ball that she had prepared, and shouted to the crowd, "WHO WANTS TO DUNK THE PRINCIPAL?!"
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