Shall We Dance
Disclaimers: Coraline and company are owned by Henry Selick and are copied without permission. I do not own any of the characters I will mention except for Missy Granger and Josh Sully. I have made this story for fun and not profit.
Writer's Note: First off, this takes place when they're older; at least sixteen years old. This is also one of my first Coraline stories so don't judge me badly. This story is a bit of a romance and can be a bit emotional. It also has a lot of adventure. Also, the school that they're attending is not a uniform school, just to be sure to not make you confused. Some parts may also have them a bit out of character. (Rated PG for extreme drama and action)
Part One
A luminous golden sun shimmered brightly over the quiet town of Ashland Oregon. The day was quite warm and beautiful which was rather surprising for the beginning of May. Many sounds of cars and other vehicles hummed steadily as they headed toward their personal destinations. Before long, a soft breeze rushed past the window of Ashland High School. Beyond the window sat a young girl with short blue hair. Resting her head in her hand, the girl's radiantly hazel eyes gazed at the world outside.
"Coraline Jones!" Shouted an angry voice.
The girl snapped from her trance and turned. Looking straight to the front, she could see the teacher glaring back. Few of the girls giggled while others murmured to themselves.
"I know astronomy can be dull," He told her, crossing his arms. "But I would appreciate it if you didn't take a nap in my class!"
"Sorry, Mr. Fuller." She replied, frowning.
Mr. Fuller huffed with disappointment. Soon, he returned to writing on the board. Coraline gazed down at her text book as Mr. Fuller rambled on about the subject. It had been another boring day for Coraline to bear. After a moment, she glanced at the clock; there were five minutes left.
Coraline breathed a silent sigh and turned back to her text book. It had been over four years since she had moved to Oregon. She could hardly believe she was already in high school. It seemed like ages before the bell finally rang, though the time that passed was only about three minutes.
Coraline jumped out of her seat quickly, slinging her tan messenger bag over her shoulder. It hit her ribcage heavily, and she winced slightly. Undeterred, the teen quickly shuffled through the crowd of excited teens and tweens, slipping outside. The sun blazed into her eyes, and she blinked a few times, the lighting outdoors being extremely bright compared to the dim classroom.
As her eyes soon adjusted to the brightness of the world around her, Coraline began her way through the school yard. Just then, she something caught her eye. Coraline turned to see a young girl about her age. She had long dirty blonde hair that curled down the sides of her face.
She was dressed in bright pearly pink and snowy white blouse and skirt; somewhat like a cheerleader would wear. She had bright icy blue eyes; which complimented her really fair skin. The girl made her way over with a smug grin on her face.
"Well if it isn't Caroline Jones." She smirked.
"I'm Coraline." Coraline said, coldly.
"Whatever." The girl replied.
"Whatta you want, Missy." Coraline asked, slightly annoyed.
Missy smiled with amusement.
"Oh; just thinking of how you fell asleep in class." She replied, mockingly.
"I wasn't asleep," Coraline told her, glaring. "I was thinking about something."
"Right," Missy answered, smugly. "Thinking about your boyfriend."
At this, Coraline felt a flow of heat rushing to her freckled cheeks.
"First of all he's not my boyfriend, and second of all, that wasn't what I was thinking of." She replied, angrily and feeling slightly embarrassed.
"Right, he isn't." Missy replied; making Coraline gaze become cold like frost in December. "Like you could ever get a boyfriend; with these tacky outfits you wear." Missy stated.
Coraline gazed down at her black and gray, and dark destroyed jeans; before looking back at Missy again. "Like I care what you say about the stuff I wear." Coraline replied; crossing her arms as she turned away.
"You should." Missy replied, with a snobbish smile.
Coraline whirled back around to glare at the prep. Coraline was about to snap out a comment; when, she soon saw a young boy running toward them. He had radiant, emerald green eyes; which complimented his dark skin. He was dressed in a long black and silver jacket and a pair of dark blue jeans along with a pair of black fingerless gloves.
Though, he was a bit taller than Coraline, his light slouch made him seem to be her exact height. Soon he stopped before them.
"Hey, Jonesy." He smiled; referring to Coraline.
"Hey." Coraline said, quietly.
"You kids have fun." Missy smirked, leaving the two behind.
Coraline glared back, watching her leave.
"What was that about?" Wybie asked. Coraline sighed.
"Oh, just Missy being a jerk-wad." She replied, seemingly annoyed. Wybie chuckled.
"Well, forget her, Jonesy," He smiled. "It doesn't matter what she tells you," Wybie continued. "What matters is what you think."
Coraline nodded; her gaze turned at the ground.
"Yeah, maybe you're right." She said.
"Believe me, Jonesy," Wybie started again. "I wouldn't want you to ever change who you are." He continued. "Because I like you the way you are."
This caused Coraline to look up at him again. A look of shock was in her hazel eyes as another wave of heat came to her face. Soon she shook off the strange feeling and smiled.
"Thanks, Wybie." Coraline smiled. "I'm glad we're best friends." Wybie grinned back.
"Me too, Jonesy." He replied as they continued to make their way through the school yard. Soon, they reached a black Hurley motor cycle; which was a bit dull from the constant use of it; though Coraline didn't really mind it at all. After they were both aboard with the importance of a helmet, Wybie revved the engine of the machine; and they were off.
Along the right home, the chilling wind whipped past them as Coraline began to think back to what Missy had said before. Coraline knew she and Wybie had been friends for what seemed to be forever now; though at first they have had a rocky start. It was then that a question came to Coraline's mind. 'Are we really together?' She thought to herself.
As she continued to think, Coraline soon had an uneasy feeling that rushed through her entire body. A feeling she had never felt before.
