The year was 1955, Will Schuester was the age of ten. The rhythm of the time was the Rock and Roll, and Bill Haley was still on top of success after releasing his greatest hit "Shake Rattle and Roll" a year ago. Will didn't have any brother or sister, but he considered Daniel Jackson as his brother. The two kids had many things in common, and one of them was music. Will's parents were very kind and liberal, and although most of its neighbors disapprove Rock Music, they always let their son listen to music after homework.
Although Will was only ten, he was very independent and mature for his age. He was the only kid in his school who had a female friend, her name was Emma Pillsbury. For the little Schuester, Emma was much more than just friend. Emma Pillsbury was the youngest daughter of Rusty and Rose Pillsbury, she had just one brother, he was eight years older than her, and he was serving the army. They were neighbors of Schuesters, and they totaly disapproved the friendship of Emma and Will. Not just because Will's parents were liberal and always let their kid listen to Rock Music, but also because Will had a Afro-American friend, Daniel Jackson.
In 1955, there was so much racist people living in the small town of Lima. Rusty and Rose were members of an organization that was promoting "The Ginger Supremacy". They did not like Afro-American people, and the Schuesters had a lot of Afro-American friends. They thought the Afro-Americans were spreading violence and promiscuity through Rock music, and they wanted their daughter far away from them.
But nothing was impossible for the little Schuester, he always found a way to meet his only female friend. The Pillsbury's house were very close to the Schuester's house, and for the lucky of Will Schuester, Rusty and Rose had a meeting with the organization every Tuesday and Thursday after five o'clock. Emma had to stay with her nanny at home until eight, so the two best friends had three hours to play until Emma parents got home.
At five o'clock in point, Will ran to the house of Pillsburys. Before knocking on the door, he took off his beret and ran his hand through his curly hair.
-Hi, Will. Come in! Emma is in the kitchen. We are cooking chocolate cookies! Madeline, the nanny, was sixteen years old, and she was very kind and friendly girl. Although Madeline was a white redhead girl, she was not racist as Rusty and Rose. She knew why them hated the Schuesters, and especially Will. Madeline knew she was risking her job, leaving Will playing and messing around with Emma without their permission. But Madeline knew Rusty and Rose in the palm of her hand, and they never missed a meeting with the organization of ginger supremacy for anything in this world.
Emma was in the kitchen flattening dough with a rolling pin. The table was a mess, flour and sugar strewn everywhere.
-Hi, Emma! Look what I got! Will grabbed the front cover of the vinyl record of Bill Haley. Her eyes widened out.
-Wow, Will! It's Bill Haley!
-Yes it is! My dad gave it to me. I have not open it yet, I know how much do you love Bill Haley, so I decided to open it with you, together...
-Really? Oh, Will. You're so sweet! the little redhead giggled. So what are you waiting for? Emma pointed to the small record player over the counter. Will took the black disc inside the pack, and put in the platter. Will put the great hit of the moment "Shake Rattle and Roll." That song was perfect for the occasion. Will took the wooden spoon of Emma's hand and began to sing and dance imitating Bill Haley.
Get out in kitchen and rattle That Those pots and pans
Get out in kitchen and rattle That Those pots and pans
Well roll my breakfast 'cause I'm a hungry man
I said shake rattle and roll
I said shake rattle and roll
I said shake rattle and roll
I said shake rattle and roll
Well you'll never nothin '
To save your doggone soul
Emma loved the way Will sang and danced. She did not know any other kid of his age who danced as well as Will. He took her hand and pulled her leading to dance in the middle of the kitchen.
Wearin 'Those dresses your hair done up so nice
Wearin 'Those dresses your hair done up so nice
You look so warm but your heart is cold as ice
I'm like a one eyed cat peeping in a sea food store
I'm like a one eyed cat peeping in a sea food store
I can look at you tell you do not love me no more
I believe you are doing me wrong and now I know
I believe you are doing me wrong and now I know
The more I work the faster my money go
Will raised her right arm, Emma spin in the same spot twice, the skirt of her dress floated. Madeline stopped at the door to see the two kids dancing and giggling. She thought to herself:
-They are the cutest kids I ever met.
Later at night, Will was watching the show "Rin-tin-tin" lying face down on the carpet in the middle of the living room. His dad was sitting in his comfy armchair, while his mother was in the kitchen cooking dinner. The small Will was staring at the black and white screen, but in reality he was thinking about his beautiful ginger neighbor.
-Dad, can I ask something? from man to man?
Mr. Schuester giggled. -A talk "man to man" uh? And what it could it be?
-Do you know that Emma is my best friend doesn't you know?
-I thought Daniel J. was your best friend.
-In fact, both of them are my best friends, but ...
-But?
-But I-I like Emma a little more. Will said shyly. And sometimes I want to spend more time with her, and hold her hand...
-Uh-huh ... Do you really like her?
-Yes! But I do not know if she likes me, the way I like her. How do I tell her that I'm, I-I'm... Will began to stammer.
-That you're in love with her? Will's father held a giggle.
-Y-yes. His cheeks blushed.
-Well ... You can't pressure a woman to fall in love for you, but if you're really in love with her, then you should be honest, and tell her what you are feeling in your heart.
Will stared his dad for a few seconds, thinking about what he just said.
-Thanks for the advice, Dad. He gave a small smile and turned back to the TV.
-You're always wellcome, kiddo.
Finally the weekend arrived. Emma was wondering what she could do on a shiny and bright Saturday afternoon with her nanny at home. Emma's parents were traveling to one of these seminars of "Ginger Supremacy", and Emma would be alone at home with her nanny for the second consecutive weekend. Madeline was sitting in the armchair reading a Agatha Christie's book "Peril at End House", when she heard someone knocking on the door, she took a little fright.
-Will? What are you doing here? You should be traveling with your parents to Cleveland!
-That's why I'm here. I came to invite Emma to enjoy us.
-Are you crazy? I can't let her go anywhere. She has to stay here with me, until Mrs Rose and Rusty came home.
-But they are going back home Sunday after seven, we'll be home at five! They'll never know that Emma was out! And you'll have the weekend free just for you!
-I can't Will, I'm sorry.
-Come on, Madeline! I know that Sir Rusty didn't pay you some overtime, don't you think it's fair to take at least one day off?
She opened her mouth and closed. She didn't know how Will know that the Pillsburys owe her money, but she knew the boy was telling the truth. Suddenly Emma appeared beside Madeline.
-Hi, Will. I overhear you saying that you will travel to Cleveland, is it true?
-Yes! And I'm trying to convince Madeline to let you enjoy us. Will gave Madeline a angry look.
-Ahhh! Please Madeline! Let me go with Will! Please, please, please! The petite looked at her nanny with those innocent doll eyes. Madeline looked at Emma biting her lip, then looked at Will.
-Okay! But promise me you'll behave!
-I promise! I promise! Emma said shaking his head. Ginny hugged her nanny.
-You are the best babysitter in the world!
An hour after everyone being with bags packed, Will's father Turned on the engine of his Ford Fairlane Victoria, and headed to Cleveland. The Schuesters had a charming house there, it was situated right next to Lake Erie. In Cleveland, the Schuesters were neighbors of the Jacksons, Will's friend's parents, Daniel Jackson.
In the first two hours of traveling, Will and Emma spent most of the time singing Bill Haley and Little Richard songs, and playing "Rock, Paper and Scissors." After a certain time, Will's father noticed that they were both very quiet. He looked at the rearview mirror above his head and nudged the arm of his wife,holding a chuckle. Will's mother looked back, they were both asleep. Emma was resting her head on the right shoulder of Will, and he was leaning his face against the side of her head. Mrs. Schuester smiled at her husband, and he smiled back.
When they arrived in Cleveland was almost dark. From their house they could see a part of the sandbar near Lake Erie. The sunset was breathtaking. When the Jacksons, neighbors of Schuesters, noticed that Schuesters had just arrived, they were greeting them.
-Hey! It's so good to see you! George Jackson, Daniel's father, gave a warm hug in your old friend.
-It's good to see you too, George.
George's wife also also greeted Mr. Schuester and his wife. Will's mother introduced the little Emma for everyone.
-This is Emma Pillsbury, she is Will's friend. Will's mother said putting one hand behind the back of the petite.
-Hi, Emma. George's mother and the redhead shaked hands.
-Hi. She said shyly.
Will's parents invited the Jacksons for dinner at that night. While Mrs. Mariah Jackson gave a hand to Will's mother to cook catfish filets in herbed lemon cream sauce, and the two men talked in the living room, the kids were upstairs in Will's bedroom, playing Monopoly.
After the Jacksons left, Will and Emma were chatting sitting side by side on the porch steps, while Will's parents was doing the dishes.
-The sky is so beautiful tonight! I can see even the Milky Way. Emma said looking at the sky.
-Really? Where?
-Right there. The redhead said pointing to the glowing band arcing across the night sky.
-It's beautiful. Will looked at her with the corner of his eye. -Em, I need to tell you something...
-What is it? It's one of your secrets?
-No ... The boy rubbed his hands on his knees. -I like you Emma.
Emma giggled. -I know, sillyhead! You're my best friend, I like you too.
-No, I like-like you. Will grabbed her left hand with his both little hands, looking straight into her eyes. Emma's eyes widened, she wanted to say something but any word came out. The small Schuester approached his freckled redhead friend and gave her a kiss on her lips, it was a sweet and innocent kiss. The two kids had never kissed anyone before, that was their first kiss. When they withdrew their faces, they stared at each other for a few seconds, with eyes wide.
-It was weird, wasn't it? Emma finally managed to say something.
-Y-yeah, it was. Will swallowed.
Suddenly, Will's mother called them to go inside the house, it was time to sleep.
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