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Let It Burn
IX
Ghoulia stood there at Sloe – Moe's locker, sliding her note into it. She hoped he'd remember to meet her in Study Howl for lunch. They were going to go over their essays for Monster Literature (A.P) and peer – edit. They also had a date this Friday for the movies, but work before play was her motto.
"Hey Ghoulia, how's it goin'?" Clawdeen greeted the pretty zombie female.
She gave a big toothy grin and happy sounding groan.
"Ahh, I see! You're hoping to meet Sloe – Moe for lunch to study again this week?" The other ghoul gave a slow nod. "Oh that's creep-er-iffic Ghoulia. You really like him don't you?"
The other's cheeks blushed; she began to fix her hair as she gave a sheepish smile and light hearted moan.
Clawdeen grinned, her pearly white canines shining brilliantly. "That's great! I'm so happy for you ghoul."
Ghoulia then looked to Clawdeen, perked in interest at the canine female.
"Oh no, y'know me. I'm not taken or tied down to a monster, Ghoulia. This lone wolf wants to perfect her look a little more before that." She sighed and gave a shrug. "My parents are cool with Clawd and Draculaura dating, which is great, that's awesome, but they're harping on me about 'having my own pups'." She sighed, "It's all good though, if they're not bugging Clawd – I'll take the hit for him."
Ghoulia gave a slow nod and smile, placing a comforting hand on Clawdeen's shoulder.
"Aww, thanks Ghoulia. You're the greatest. Hope you and Slow – Moe have a great time! Keep me posted ghoul." And with that, the ghouls separated ways, both having things on their mind, but still subconsciously wondering about the whole ordeal going on between Heath and Abbey.
As a matter of fact, all of Monster High was concerned and wrapped up in what was going on. Abbey didn't let on that she knew about anything, but Heath just wasn't acting himself and it'd been this way for long enough. They just wanted things back to the way they were and hopefully, they would be soon.
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Grace paced back and forth, waiting for the parents to arrive. She didn't normally do conferences like this, but it was a special situation. It just had to be addressed and it couldn't wait any longer. "Mrs. Bloodgood?" A shy male voice came from the doorway, an even smaller knock on her already opened door. She couldn't help but to notice right away he was a hundred percent pure normie. And a very good looking normie as well. A blush rose to her cheeks.
"Mr. Burns?" He gave a small nod, then his wife entering behind him. "And Mrs. Burns, how lovely to see you both." In all the years Heath attended Monster High, she never could say that she really met his parents before he dated Abbey. She didn't quite get the chance to know them in depth, but Abbey adored them so, so much.
Abbey herself said whenever she was over at Heath's home, she felt as if she was home, in the completed sense. If Abbey could warm up to people and have a deep care for them, they must be wonderful people. Isaac cracked a smile that right away Grace noticed Heath's was very similar. He pulled something out of his back pocket. "Alright, what did he break and how much will it cost us?"
Grace chuckled; he must be exactly where Heath got his sense of humor from. She watched as Heath's mother, Skyler, smacked her husband's arm. "Oh stop that Isaac, he's not that bad."
Isaac shrugged, running a hand through his soft deep red hair. It almost seemed brown, with a reddish tinge to it. "Well I'm sorry darling, pardon me for assuming." He told her with a chuckle, but then gave Grace his undivided attention, just as Skyler did.
"Have a seat you two." She suggested warmly, "I'll be with you in just a moment." She started to move unnecessary papers out of the way of her desk.
Skyler sat down slowly, tucking some pin straight, honey blond hair behind her right ear. Her eyes following the papers that were being moved. She glanced to her husband, a smirk on her face. "Doesn't this feel like high school all over again?"
He narrowed his eyes, "Yeah, except you'd be the one called to the office and I was the one hauled in to save your ass- butt, excuse me." He said with a smile.
Grace looked at him sternly, "Detention, Mr. Burns."
His eyes widened, "… seriously?"
She laughed and shook her head, "No, no of course not. I'm just playing," she waved it off, but then cleared her throat. "mind you I did call you in here for a specific reason. I wanted to break some news to you both."
Skyler looked to Isaac, who returned her gaze and both of them focused back on Grace once more. "Of course, please do." Skyler pressed, hoping Grace didn't feel uncomfortable with them.
She sat upon her desk, one leg crossed elegantly over the other as she sighed. "There's no easy way to say this… but congratulations grandma and grandpa."
Isaac's eyes widened, "… us?"
She chuckled, "No, no – the people behind you." Before he could turn to look, she continued. "Yes both of you, Abbey's pregnant and Heath is the father."
Skyler couldn't stop a smile from appearing on her gentle facial features. "You know… that makes so much more sense than what's been happening. All we knew was that she just broke up with Heath and didn't even tell him why." She let out a small giggle, "I mean usually if Heath does something wrong, Abbey tells him exactly what it was in full detail. That's why this suddenly being broken off with no explanation, didn't make sense to us. Now it's much more clear."
Grace nodded; thankful she didn't have to explain anymore in order for them to catch on. "Yes, she misinterpreted that he didn't want their… child, and so she got angry and in the 'heat of the moment'," Grace figured she'd purposely neglect to tell them about their grandchild possibly having been conceived in the back of Heath's car, "broke up with him. Abbey is a very complex person I'm sure I don't have to tell you that." They both nodded, still listening to Grace's words intently. "She just wanted to prevent hurt from happening, but unknowingly caused it. I've talked to her and did my best to convince her that pulling away from Heath and not giving him a chance – is the wrong thing to do. The child is half of Heath's too and he deserves a fair chance. With Abbey, you have to plead a full case with her. Hell, you almost have to hire a lawyer." She chuckled, looking at the other two to see their emotions.
Isaac nodded his head in agreement. "It makes sense, all of it does. So… Heath doesn't know, does he?"
Grace shook her head in negative response. "No, he doesn't. I believe she wants to be the one to tell him, I just hope she does it soon." She shifted her gaze to the clock, "Oh shit! Whoops, sorry, I've kept you too long. I have other things to get to unfortunately but let's get together soon." She told them, to which they agreed, standing up from where they were seated, soon ushering them out. She'd almost forgotten about an important assembly she had to speak at.
She couldn't help but to feel excited and happy though, now things would finally be straightened out, or so she hoped.
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"We are going to be grandparents Isaac!" Skyler was still grinning from ear to ear, even on the way home. "This is so exciting! Oh my gosh. Aren't you happy Isaac? I can't wait! A baby from those two would just be so damn precious."
Isaac had a smile on his face, "Most people would y'know, take into consideration their age and what not – but I think Heath will definitely step up to the plate and be a good dad. It's hard to believe our son is going to be a father… I don't think the reality of it will sink in for awhile."
Skyler nodded, "Yeah, right now it just seems like a dream. Like it's not real, but it is. I just hope everything works out between them for the best."
Isaac reached for his wife's hand, caressing it gently. "You know it will."
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