Will and Layla held hands as they waited for the school bus.
"I can't believe it; we're graduating in a few weeks!" Layla exclaimed as it rolled up ready to take them back to Sky High.
"I know, time goes quickly doesn't it?" Will said climbing onto the big yellow bus and waving hello to Ron Wilson, bus driver.
"I wonder what names we'll get." She said as they took their usual seats and were met from all sides by their friends Warren, Zach, Magenta and Ethan.
"Yours'll be something like Flower Power or something." Warren said leaning forwards between the seats.
"Whatever Hothead." Will said.
"Where were you last night, mate? We were supposed to have a stay at home movie night last night but you called to cancel, and Layla didn't even show up. Were you guys together?" Zach said accusingly from the seat behind them.
Layla and Will exchanged glances before Layla spoke. "Yes, Will surprised me with a romantic dinner at The Paper Lantern."
"Yeah, I know! I was there! I was working that night! You couldn't leave it until a night I wasn't working? I didn't want to see you being all mushy with her in public, man! And neither did anyone else there! Some people complained!" Warren burst out.
At once everyone started sniggering. Will and Layla's public shows of affection were infamous at Sky High. It was really sweet up to a point and then it got slightly sickening. The pair were absolutely inseparable and had been dating for almost all of high school. There was a rumour that Will had already proposed to Layla, but that was untrue. He was thinking about it though.
Then they were distracted by one of Zach and Magenta's quarrels. They had an on and off relationship which was not only hilarious but also slightly sad. Many people said they only did it for effect. This one went along the lines of "Why don't you ever surprise me like that?" "Because you said it was stupid!"
All their powers had evolved over the years too. All but Will's; he didn't need any more power. Layla has finally managed to make lemons and could now shoot ivy vines from her hands. Warren has been able to turn into a complete flame man for a while now and his accuracy has got a lot better. Zach managed to gain control over all electrical equipment; he can also glow a lot brighter in daylight. Ethan managed to make other things, people mostly, melt when he touched them and concentrated and they wouldn't regain their original form until he touched them and concentrated. Magenta's shape shifting widened to other small animals. And that was the lot.
Now they were looking forward to a few free weeks until graduation and freedom. They were also looking forward to the annual Senior Prank War, held usually at this time.
"Any ideas about the Prank War?" Ethan asked Will.
Will shared a look with Warren and smiled.
"You'll see, my friend. You'll see. But it's gonna be good."
"What are you talking about, Will? It's gonna be great!" Warren exclaimed.
Will shot him a meaningful look and Warren took the hint and shut up.