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A legend to help out when reading….
"Hello" – Talking
'Hello,' – Thinking and Announcements (on radio, PA, etc.)
"To be or Not To be," – Quotes (will appear at the beginning of chapters)
Any word that is in Italic – Empathize the word
God send me an angel, From the heavens above – Lyrics or a letter/note, e-mails (Their BOLD AND ITALIC)
Chapter Ten: November, December, and January
"Autumn Season Ends
Snowflakes falling from the sky
Winter Wonderland."
November
"Is there anything missing for you guys?"
It was Jess's turn for this week to get the groceries, and Jess made a list.
"Can you get some radishes?" Anna asked, "I want to try out a new recipe for dinner."
"Okay," Jess replied as she wrote it down, "Aya, what about you?"
"Nothing," Aya replied.
"Aright then," Jess said as she place the list in her pocket, grabbing her purse, and heading for the doors, "I'm leaving, so, see you guys later."
And with it, Jess shuts the door, locking it from behind, and head outside of the apartment.
Wiping the table, at the café, Jess thought of December, mainly the holidays, for it would be her first time without her family. Jess had thought of getting her family gifts, and sending them to mail, however she has to get them sent within a rang from two to three weeks in time for Christmas.
After cleaning the table, Jess went to the back counter placing the dish cloth in the sink.
Jess then felt a tap on her shoulder to turn to see Karen.
"Hey Jess," Karen said, "Is it possible that you can stay for an hour longer today, because Susan is ill to not make it in for her shift, and we have Kylie to come in for her, but will be late. So, is it okay for you?"
"Okay," Jess replied. She didn't have much to do anyway.
"Alright, thank you," Karen said before she headed out to serve some customers.
Jess took a look to the people in the café, and saw a few more customers coming in, getting Jess to get ready to greet them and take their order.
"Hello, welcome to Moonlight Star Café," she greeted, "May I take your order?"
"Hey, Jess! I'm open!" yelled one of the members of the Sports Club.
Today was a Friday, and after school, Jess attends to her weekly club to play some sports for her start of the weekend.
Jess dribbles the ball a few times before she stops at her tracks, pivoting to look for her teammates in the open.
"Over here!"
Jess taking a glimpse of one guy, waving his hands, and throw the ball to him.
He caught the ball and dribble to the basket ball hoop, aiming the ball and throwing it into the hoop.
The ball hit the backboard, but manages to get in the hoop, giving their team two points.
"Nice shot!" Jess yelled.
"No sweat," the male teen replied.
They play for a good 42 minutes, and have about an extra 45 minutes to enjoy the fun before the club's done for the day.
"Here!" said a girl, as one of the teammates passes the ball to her. She dribbles a few times before she stops to pass it to one of her teammates.
She was about to throw the basket ball, but for some reason her hands had nothing to throw.
One of Jess's teammates manages to steal the ball, dribbling down to the hoop that their team shoots. Every member of the two teams went to defend or steal the ball from them.
The teammate who got the ball, throws it towards the hoop, hitting the backboard, but didn't go in.
Jess manages to get the ball, hoping to get a rebound shot.
Jumping up she was about to throw it into the hoop, when one of the teammates from the opposite team not only manage to knock the ball out of her hands, but also knock her down to the ground.
Jess fell on the gym floor, but manage to get up a few seconds later.
"You okay Jess?"
"Don't worry I'm fine," Jess replied.
They immediately continue to play for a few minutes when the teacher responsible for managing the club, blow the whistle.
Everyone stop on what their doing, to pay attention to the teacher.
"I'm sorry to say this," the teacher began, "but the sports club is done a bit early, for a meeting I must attend to. So, put everything away and head out."
Some went to the lockers, while the others volunteer to help put the basket balls away.
Jess was a bit disappointed but didn't show it to anybody.
'At least it's better than having the club cancels for the week.'
December
'Attention all students, this week is your last chance on purchasing your tickets to the Winter Snow Ball, or the Winter Talent Show. Winter Snow Ball tickets cost $10, while the Talent Show cost $5. Purchase them while they are available and half of the money would go to charity,' said a student who does the morning announcements for Emi Nagasaki's School of the Arts.
"Did anybody asked you to the Winter Ball?" asked Serenity.
"A few guys, like Mark, Justin, Michael, and Ryan," replied Aya, "but the problem is that I don't know on who to pick for the Winter Snow Ball."
"What about you guys? Any guy asked you out?"
"Well, I am going to the ball with Peter from my English class," said Anna, "Plus I'm also going to see the Winter Talent Show."
"I promise Daniel that I would go with him after he helps me out with some of my Math homework," Rose replied.
"I'm not," answered Sakura.
"I'm going in groups with Meilin, Samantha, and Trixie," answered Roxanna.
"I'm heading to the talent show, but not the ball," was all Jess said.
"Why?" asked Aya.
"Well," replied Jess, "for one thing, I'm not interested in attending to the ball. And secondly, even if I did, no guy would ask me out because I'm still new to this school."
Jess then notice some of her friends' reactions. They have a feeling of being uncertain, as if they know something.
"Okay be honest," said Jess, "does one of you have something to say that I'm not aware of?"
"Um…yes," answered Rose, "You see, what you said about the guys not asking you, well, um, you being new to the school aren't one of the reasons that they haven't asked you."
"It's not?"
"Yeah," said Serenity, "You see Jess, from what we all heard, you seem to be popular with the boys. Anyhow, almost 44 of the male student population wants to ask you out to the ball, but they are afraid to ask you, and how you'll react."
"Don't forget that they some of the guys didn't know how they should act round her," added Roxanna.
"Wow…" was all Jess could say.
"Yes it is," answered Rose.
"Anyway, I'm not going to the ball, but I'm going to the talent show," Jess answered.
The mall was packed since everyone was purchasing Christmas presents for friends, family, or even loved ones for the holidays.
For Jess, with the special deals, and the stuff to buy for Christmas, it was good, but the downfall was the crows of people.
The crowd can be a pain in the butt.
Jess was doing some Christmas shopping like any other people in the mall, and she was buying gifts for her family, and her roommates.
It was a bit hard for Jess to figure out on what her family wants for Christmas, but decides on maybe some new clothes for her siblings and some cologne for her dad. As for Aya and Anna, Anna wanted a couple of CD's from her favorite bands or pop singers and Aya, the other time that they went to the mall wanted some accessories at a store but couldn't decide on what to choose. Her guess is a gift card for Aya.
But first, Jess wanted to get the gifts so, she can sent it to Canada in time.
Walking down the mall, she look at some of the clothing stores seeing the different styles and trends.
Deciding to check the store out, Jess went in to see any clothes that her siblings would like and good enough to keep at her $200 budget for Christmas presents.
'Just need one more present to wrap,' Jess thought.
Jess return to the mall about half an hour ago, and finish everyone's but Anna's.
Jess did some quick cutting with the green and red pattern wrapping, after seeing how much she need to use for her friend's gift.
Cutting some tape as well, Jess manages to place the tape down to hold the wrapping paper for it to cover the gift.
"Jess?" asked Aya as she knocks the door a few times.
'Shit,' Jess thought, 'I've to go hide the gifts.'
"Just a minute," Jess replied, and she quickly and quietly stuffs the gifts under her bed, grabbing her book and pretending to read it, "Come in."
Aya open the door, to reveal her but didn't enter Jess's room.
"Hey Jess, I have a question to ask you."
"Okay, shoot."
"What is your favorite color?"
"Purple."
"Okay, I just wanted to know, thanks, said Aya as she closes the door.
'Looks like my gift from Aya is going to be purple,' she thought.
A few seconds have past, and making sure that the close is clear, Jess went to get the gifts from under the bed, finishing off the last one.
Christmas Day
Jess opens her eyes, sitting up and stretching as she yawns, knowing that today is Christmas.
Jess stare at the balcony window, noticing snow is falling down gently from the grey clouded sky.
She went to her closet getting something to wear for the day, and while finding something to wear, Anna came in jumping excitedly for today.
"Jess hurry up for opening gifts," Anna said as she closed the door for Jess's privacy.
It took a few minutes to find something to wear and putting it on, as Jess look at the mirror to see what she was wearing for the day, a simple white sweater and blue jeans.
Jess came to the living room to see Aya and Anna have a gift in front of them ready to open them.
She joins in getting a gift, given from Anna, seeing that it was from Aya to her.
And each of them open the presents that they have, seeing what they have given each other for Christmas.
Jess got a gift certificate from Aya, and Anna gave her a small make-up kit, even though Anna wasn't sure if Jess wears make-up. She did wear it, but it was on certain occasions, but she didn't wear much.
Aya and Anna were surprise to see the gift that Jess gave them; they thanked her for it and gave her a hug.
A few hours later, Jess came back to her room after having a Christmas lunch, and watching movies with her roommates.
Jess opens her laptop and turns it on, waiting till it was done.
She clicks to the internet, as her type the website that would allow her to see her latest e-mails.
Noticing in her inbox there were two, she clicks the link to reveal the two new e-mails.
One was some stupid advertisement about latest movies on DVDs, and the second one is what she was expected to get.
An e-mail from her older sister, Chantel…
She deleted the first one, but clicked to her sister's e-mail, seeing what she have send to her.
Hey sis',
Merry Christmas from your family! Thank you for sending us the gifts; we loved what you have given us. Although it felt like every Christmas here, we wish you were here with us, we all miss you.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Chantel
Jess smile at this as she sent a reply just simply saying, 'Happy Holidays and A Happy New Year'.
January 2005
Jess went to her Math class getting ready to write the exam, like everyone else.
With the New Year, it was the start of preparations for the first semester exam. She had studied hard for the exams hoping it would be worth it when the Exam Review Day comes.
She went to her usual seat, and got the utensils needed for her Math exam, pencil, pen, eraser, ruler, and a calculator.
The bell rang as everyone got into class, getting prepare for the exam, doing some last-minute studying before Mr. Mikage arrived, but this time holding a pile of paper, their exams.
"All right, everyone knows on what to do when it comes to exams, so place your study notes away, and have a pencil, eraser, and calculator on you desk. And when you get your exam leave it until I say so."
The teacher went to every student, giving them a package of the exam on their desk.
The teacher then place the exam on Jess's desk as she observe the front page only, show the breaking parts of the exam, the instructions, and the words good luck on it.
When the teacher saw that everyone got an exam, he looked at the time to see that it was almost time to begin.
"You may now begin, and good luck to all," the teacher said.
Jess began her exam like everyone else, hoping to be easy, and answering the questions quickly before the time is over.
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