AN-Yes, I know. I'm finally updating. Earlier today, I was just looking at my last update of this story, and I got random insperation. Oh, and just so you don't worry about it, the things in this episode will be continued in the next episode. Oh, and I just have to say that I'm extremely proud of this chapter. It's probably my favorite part so far that I've written for this story, so I hope you like it as much as I do. And remember people, review!
Disclaimer-I don't own Strange Days (duh) but I do own an mp3 player (finally!).
Sean stared at the door after his sister slammed it, scowling.
"What right does she have to tell me who I can and can't hang out with?" he asked himself out loud.
He stared at the door a little longer, then he stood up and walked out the door.
"I'm going to hang out with Aly no matter what she says," he mumbled to himself.
Then he headed down the hallway towards the girls' dorm.
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Callie was sitting on her bed staring at the wall and thinking about what Sammi said to her.
"I don't like Brendan," she said to herself. "He's my best friend. I couldn't like him. Could I?"
Vanessa walked in the door just as Callie was finishing her sentence.
"So, want to tell me why you're talking to yourself?" Vanessa said, sitting down on he bed.
Classes had ended about a half-hour ago, but Vanessa was still working on something in the science room.
"I wasn't talking to myself," Callie said. "I was talking to Peanut Butter." She picked up the monkey stuffed animal on the bed next to her. "He's a very good listener."
"Ok, so why were you talking to a monkey stuffed animal?" Vanessa asked.
"Because I felt like it," Callie said.
"That's the only reason?" Vanessa said, doubtfully.
"Yup," Callie said.
"So, what were you talking to Peanut Butter about?" Vanessa asked.
"Nothing." Callie sighed and lied down after saying that.
"Sure," Vanessa said.
"Fine! I was talking about Brendan."
"And maybe what Sammi said to you about Brendan?"
"Maybe," Callie said, sighing again.
"So, was she right?" Vanessa asked. But she had a feeling she already knew.
Callie nodded. "Do you think that's crazy?"
"What?" Vanessa asked. "That you like Brendan or that Sammi was right?"
Callie glanced over at Vanessa and glared. "You know which."
"I know, I know," Vanessa said. "And I don't think so. I mean, he's nice, he's cute, and he likes you. Why wouldn't you like him?"
"I don't know," Callie said. "But are you sure he likes me?"
"Duh!" Vanessa said. "He only flirts with you like all the time!"
No he doesn't!" Callie said.
"Yes he does!" Vanessa said.
"No he doesn't!"
"Yes he does!"
"Are you guys going to fight forever?"
Vanessa and Callie both jerked their heads towards the door when the heard another voice.
Brendan was standing in the doorway leaning against the wall with an amused look on his face.
"In case you guys forgot, it's time for science club," he said.
"Oh, it is?" Callie asked.
"Yeah, it is," Brendan said.
"Ok, we're coming," Vanessa said.
"Ok," Brendan said. Then he noticed that Callie was trying to avoid looking at him. "Hey Callie, you ok?"
"Oh, yeah," she said. "Why?"
"No reason," he said. "Anyway, you guys might want to hurry."
Then he turned and walked down the hall.
"What was with the darty eyes?" Vanessa asked.
"What are you talking about?" Callie asked.
"You know what I'm talking about," Vanessa answered.
"No I don't," Callie said. "Now, we have to go. We're going to be late."
"Whatever," Vanessa said.
Then Callie walked out of the door and Vanessa followed her.
But on the way to the science room, Ben Jacobs stopped them.
"Hi Vanessa, hi Callie," he said.
"Hi Ben," Callie said, not sure how to react. Ben usually wouldn't be caught dead talking to a science club member. "What's up?"
"I just wanted to talk to you," he said, looking right at Callie.
"Ok, I obviously have nothing to do with this," Vanessa said.
Then she walked away and started heading towards the science room.
"So, what do you want to talk to me about?" Callie asked after Vanessa was gone.
"Well, I've seen around school a lot lately and I was just wondering if you might want to go out with me," he said.
"Are you asking me out on a date?" Callie asked.
"Yeah, kind of," Ben answered. "So, what do you say?"
"I'm not sure," Callie said. "I'll think about it."
"Ok," Ben said. "I'll talk to you later."
"Ok," Callie said, watching Ben walk away.
After he was gone, she headed to the science room.
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"Ok, let's get started," Professor Z said, looking around the room at the science club. "Wait, where's Callie?"
"Um, she'll be here in a few minutes," Vanessa said. "She had something to do. We can just start without her."
"Ok," Z said.
Z started talking about the laws of motion and while he was talking, Leslie leaned over to Vanessa and whispered "So, what's Callie really doing?"
"She's talking to someone," Vanessa answered.
"Who?"
"Oh no one, just Ben Jacobs."
"Ben?" Leslie asked. "Why does Ben want to talk to Callie?"
"Girls," Professor Z said, interrupting them. "Do you guys have something you want to say to the rest of us?"
"Not really," Vanessa said.
"Hey, sorry I'm late," Callie said, walking through the door and sitting down next to Brendan.
"And perfect time for Callie to come in, just so we can get more off track," Z said.
"Sorry," Callie said.
"So, what did Ben want?" Leslie asked.
"Why were you talking Ben?" Brendan asked.
"No reason," Callie said to Brendan.
"Come on, Callie, what did he want?" Vanessa asked.
"Yeah, I'd like to know that, too," Efron said.
"Same here," Cameron said.
"Ok, how come everyone's all of a sudden ganging up on me?" Callie asked.
"And why has everyone completely forgotten that this is science club?" Z asked.
"Just tell us what Ben wanted and we'll leave alone and go back to talking about science," Brendan said.
"Fine!" Callie said. "He asked me out, ok!"
"He asked you out?" Leslie asked.
"On a date?" Brendan asked.
"Yes, on a date!" Callie said. "Did you think he asked me to go outside with him?"
"Well, you're not going, are you?" Brendan asked.
"Why would you automatically assume that I wouldn't go?" Callie asked.
"Because it's Ben," Brendan answered.
"What's wrong with Ben?" Callie asked.
"He's a jerk!" Brendan said.
"Well, I don't think he's a jerk," Callie said. "In fact, I am going to go out with him."
"What!" Brendan said.
"Yeah," Callie said. "I'm going out with Ben. And if you have a problem with that, then you'll just have to deal."
Everyone sat staring at Callie and Brendan until Callie finally said, "You can continue now, Professor Z."
"Ok, so 20 minutes ago, you realize you like Brendan," Vanessa whispered to Callie. "Now you're going out with Ben?"
"Yup," Callie said. "And Brendan will just have to deal with it."
"Are you just going out with Ben to make Brendan mad?" Vanessa asked.
"Of course not," Callie answered. "I like Ben. Making Brendan mad is just a plus."
Vanessa rolled her eyes at Callie then looked back up at Professor Z.
End of Episode
AN-By the way, the reason Callie has a monkey stuffed animal named Peanut Butter is because my favorite birthday present from my last birthday is a monkey stuffed animal named Peanut Butter. I just thought I'd clarify that.
