Does this count as breaking the rules?" Stacey whispered into the phone later that evening .
"No not at all and you know the rule about mortals were abolished a long time ago Stacey "
"I'm not sure "
"About Shaggy's choice? You know as well as I do that this was going to happen "
"But what if he was wrong?"
"He's made up his mind. Do you not like the girl?"
"I only just met her today "
"Tell me about her "
"She took care of Shaggy after he got hurt"
"She doesn't sound bad "
"But she didn't like him at first "
"He forced her into it"
"I guess you're right"
…..
The next day .
Christina shut her locker and saw Shaggy coming. He walked slowly . The pain. It must've been the pain . Once Shaggy reached her she saw that he was holding something . A pink rose . He held it out to her with a smile .
"Thank you for taking care of me " Shaggy said as Christina accepted the gift.
"You're welcome I hope you're feeling better" Christina replied .
"I am thanks "
"Lets go to class "
"I'm still a bit sore"
"Come on I'll help you " Christina said .
Shaggy wrapped his arm around her and walked to history class. Toralie scowled as they walked past .
"You were supposed to hurt him idiots " Toralie hissed to her goons.
"We did"
"I think I need to expose Miss Perfect"
"When?"
"Right now "
Toralie crept behind Christina . Suddenly she pushed Shaggy to the side and ripped Christina's jacket off with everyone watching .
"Are those wings?"
"What is she?"
"A freak "
"Weirdo"
"And the normies call us freaks "
"Shut up" Shaggy said through gritted teeth.
"What?"
"I said shut up "
"Who do you think you are"
"The person who's going to teach you a lesson" Shaggy replied grabbing Toralie and pushing her into the wall .
"BOYS" Toralie yelled.
Scar and Bone Crusher grabbed Christina and threw her down . Scar stomped on her stomach while Bone Crusher lived up to his name and broke Christina's arm. Shaggy pushed Toralie down and ran to help Christina . He kicked him attackers down
"What's going on?" Bloodgood asked.
"Toralie and her friends beat Christina up and tried to humiliate her " Clawdeen explained .
Shaggy scooped Christina up and ran to the nurse.
…
Later during free period .
Christina was still in the nurses office . She laid on a cot in the back room . Thanks to Shaggy her arm wasn't broken but there were bruises everywhere . Would she be kicked out of school? There was a light knock on the door . Christina turned and saw Shaggy standing in the doorway.
"How are you feeling? He asked coming in .
"Sore" Christina moaned.
"I've got good news Toralie and her goons got expelled"
"That's nice" Christina sighed.
"I'm sorry "
"About what Shaggy?"
"For everything . Drawing attention saying you were my girlfriend "
"It's fine Shaggy "
"I was a jerk I'm sorry "
"I forgive you " Christina said while trying to sit up.
"Here let me help" Shaggy said gently taking Christina's hand and pulling her up.
"Thank you"
"You helped me I've got to help you" Shaggy replied coming to sit beside her .
"I'm probably the new school freak now" Christina muttered.
"That isn't true Christina " Shaggy replied wrapping his arm around her and pulling her closer.
"Did you see their faces. It's horrible " Christina sighed.
"Your friends don't feel that way"
"They don't?"
"Nope they defended you"
"Really?"
"Yes"
"That's good "
"Christina?"
"Yes?"
"Would you like to know how I got my powers?"
"You said you were the only one born with magic"
"Yes but there's a far more interesting story "
"Shoot"
"A long time ago my mother had magic too. One day she met my dad ,and fell in love however my dad was a normie and for reasons even Mom didn't understand they couldn't be together . She was devastated . Until her older brother came up with a solution . She'd have to give up her powers. She did without much thought and my parents were married soon afterwards "
"That's sweet" Christina said once Shaggy had finished .
"The funny thing was I got my powers a few days after I was born but Sugie is fourteen and doesn't have any magic"
"I once read something that said not all kids inherit their powers "
"That seems to be the case"
Before Christina could respond Dracula appeared in the doorway ready to take Christina home . When Dracula saw them together he wasn't sure what to think . He watched as Shaggy helped Christina to her feet and carried her bag for her . The whole time he had a look of concern . Maybe he really did love her.
…
Shaggy opened the door to his house and stepped inside .
"Hey Shaggy " Sugie greeted .
"Hi"
"How was school?"
"Toralie and her goons got expelled "
"That's the bully that picks on Christina isn't it?"
"Yes"
"What else happened?"
"They humiliated her . It was disgusting to watch I nearly lost my temper "
"That is bad"
"Yeah"
"I've got good news though."
"What is it?"
"Uncle Vincent is coming "
"Really when?"
"Right now "
The siblings turned and found Vincent Van Ghoul standing behind them .
"You're here" Sugie squealed.
"How's my favorite niece?"
"I'm your only niece" Sugie laughed as she hugged her uncle .
"Hello uncle Vincent" Shaggy greeted.
"Hello Shaggy anything interesting to tell me?"
"I met the most wonderful girl "
"Did you mark her?"
"Well of course I did and please don't ask me why I'm tired of explaining why "
"Very well then I won't ask" Vincent laughed before sitting down beside Shaggy.
"Shaggy really likes her" Sugie exclaimed sitting beside Vincent .
"So I've heard. Tell me about her "
"Well she's really nice and helpful . She helped me raise my grades"
"Is that it?"
"Shaggy keeps saying shes really pretty "
"Sugie" Shaggy groaned .
"Have you met her Sugie?"
"Yes she taught me how to draw and she helped Shaggy when he got hurt"
"When did you get hurt Shaggy "
"Saturday night"
"Did you not fight back?" Vincent asked surprised .
"I tried but there were two of them . They beat me up but then Christina showed up and helped me"
"She sounds nice "
"I wish you could meet her"
"Why can't I?"
"You knew you can meet her actually "
"Can she come tomorrow Shaggy?" Sugie asked .
"Maybe "
