here and now, the story of the rest of our lives

by BiblioMatsuri

Here, glimpses of strange eternities. Now, the story is just beginning. True drabbles, WIP. Newest - commodity: "Danny shuts the door, quietly, and locks it."; whitens: "There's an ectoplasm stain right there, near his hands."

14. blazes

"Do I want to know why your legal guardians couldn't be here?"

The girl fidgeted. "Auntie said to tell you or Principal Ishiyama that there was a 'Code Hotplate', whatever that means."

Lancer blanched. "I see. …All the forms are in order, so I see no problems with your enrollment into Casper High School for the coming fall semester."

She beamed.

"Of course, Principal Ishiyama will make the final decision." He hesitated. "There is one thing I'd like to confirm."

She sat up straighter, ready for the inevitable catch.

"Are you sure you want to take Home Economics, Miss Fenton?"