The grandfather clock rang six times. Red awoke in the library since Ashley had her door locked for the night. He stretched and rubbed his sore back and walked toward Ashley's room. The room was unlocked with the door open. The bed was messy, so she must have woken up. Red made her bed accordingly like he was instructed to do daily. He went to the washroom to freshen up. A used towel hung on the rack. Red usually took his showers first, even if Ashley took hers or not. A handful of perverted thoughts rang through head. Red regained his senses and shook it off. He found a mini-towel, just for him, inside one of the cupboards and began washing off the filth of yesterday. He left the shower feeling much better, then cheerfully walked down to the kitchen.
The kitchen had one chair pulled out from the table, and an empty bowl in front of it. Red took the dish and placed it in the sink. He made eggs and toast for his breakfast and had milk as a beverage. Red washed the dishes and while wondering where Ashley went off to. Seeing no sign of her, he began searching the mansion. Nowhere to be found, Red began to panic. He look everywhere in the house and even out the front door. He regained his senses and went back into the house, setting down next to the front door. Red sighed and figured Ashley would be fine, always was, always will, even if it involves force. He looked up at the ceiling and a note caught his attention. He plucked it off the door and read it.
Dear, Red
I woke up early today and decided to take on my morning routine without your help. I got everything ready for myself and is headed off to school the very moment I'm writing this. I made a list of things you need to do for the day.
1. Take inventory of all my ingredients and catalysts needed for spells and potions.
2. Do the laundry.
3. Water the plants in the yard, and feed the carnivorous one with a slab of meat.
4. Feed the monster in the dungeon with 5 slabs of meat and fill up it's water dish.
P.S. The pasta was good, hope you can make more of it again.
Red scratched his head, "It's usually just a list of things, not a real note." He folded the note into fourths and started his chores
Diamond City Junior High comes into view. Ashley's watch reads it is 6:02 AM. Ashley usually doesn't get to school early. It's always on-time or just plain late. As she steps onto the pavement of the parking lot, a limousine pulls up towards the school. Two familiar faces exit. Jr. and Evelyn exit the car. Evelyn, looking like she just wants to step outside and into a spotlight. Jr. wore his usual navy blue sweatshirt and blue jeans, but Evelyn looked much different. She had a black top with white sleeves and white buttons. She also had light green jeans, with pretty little jewels and buttons on it. Evelyn just screams for attention.
Penny rushes up to Ashley and squeals in excitement, "A limousine, in our school's driveway? They must be really rich to afford this simply going to school! I can't wait to meet them!" She dashes off to see Evelyn, which is feeling very awkward having a bit of a nerd rush up to her to shake her hand.
While Penny babbles on to Evelyn, Jr. walks up to Ashley with a pleasant "Hello." They stand there for a few seconds. They both blush, and Ashley turns away and walks toward her class. Feeling the same way, Jr. pries Evelyn from Penny's endless chatter and goes to the principal to speak about the transfer.