Shaggy and Christina soon arrived at Monster High. As they parked Shaggy realized something.
"You know neither of us is dressed for a dance," he pointed out.
"Oh really?" Christina laughed as she snapped her fingers.
Suddenly they were dressed for a dance. Christina wore a lavender ankle length dress with a black ribbon at the waist and him. Her hair fell in waves down her back and she wore a velvet headband. the ensemble with fringed black ankle boots. Shaggy meanwhile, was dressed in a black tee and jeans. A few minutes later the Mystery Machine rolled up next to the motorcycle.
"Hey, guys," Shaggy greeted as the others got out.
"Hi,"
"Are you guys ready?" Christina asked.
"As we'll ever be," Daphne sighed.
Christina led her friends up the steps and into the school building. The halls were remotely empty with only a few students wandering about. White twinkle lights were strung throughout the halls guiding them to the gymnasium where the dance was taking place. Christina smiled as they stepped into the gym. Holt was up at the turn tables and Christina wondered how long Jackson had lasted. She then spotted the headmistress by the snack table observing the students. Before Christina could speak to her however...
"CHRISTINA"
Christina's head whipped around to see Molly barreling toward her pulling her boyfriend Danny behind her. Christina caught her excited friend by the shoulders laughing as she did so. Molly proceeded to crush her long-time friend in a tight hug.
"I missed you too Molly," Christina said patting her friend on the back.
"I thought you weren't coming back until next year!" Molly squealed.
"I'm not actually I received an invite from Headmistress Bloodgood,"
"Oh," Molly replied suddenly saddened.
"Hey, we'll still hang out okay?"
"Great,"
"Now I've got to see Headmistress Bloodgood about something important,"
"Okay,"
Molly left with Danny heading over to the dance floor soon getting lost in the music. Christina took this opportunity to guide her human friends over to the headmistress.
"Christina it's good to see you again,"
"Thank you for the invitation Headmistress and thank you for letting my friends come along,"
"You're very welcom. I've been in touch with your teachers at Crystal Cove they say you're doing much better "
"Yes ma'am,"
"I'm glad to hear it,"
"Thank you,"
"Christina I was wondering if you would help me with a little project of mine,"
"What is it?"
"I was thinking of a human monster exchange program,"
"How would I be able to help?"
"Well, since you're already enrolled at a human school I was thinking you'd be perfect for the job,"
"I'd love to,"
"May I volunteer to go here?" Velma asked sheepishly.
"If it's alright with your parents,"
"I'll ask when I get home,"
"Good now go enjoy yourselves,"
"Gladly," Christina laughed.
Before Shaggy could follow he was stopped by the headmistress.
"Shaggy may I speak with you?"
"Uh, sure,"
"I'm very pleased that Christina was able to make a friend like you. She used to be so different when she started here then I don't know what happened to her,"
"She's a great friend,"
"You know you could transfer here next year,"
"What?"
"Christina needs a friend like you here. Think about it now, go enjoy yourself,"
Shaggy found that Christina had taken a seat in a far corner of gym hidden slightly from view . He sat down next to her.
"Why aren't you reconnecting with your friends?"
"I'm not one for parties," Christina sighed.
"Why?"
"I can't dance for starters,"
"Well, I can't dance ether," Shaggy chuckled.
"The others seem to be making friends," Christina pointed out.
"Who's Fred talking to?" Shaggy asked.
"That's Clawd he's dating Draculaura,"
"So, that's Clawdeen's brother?"
"Yes, and you remember Clawdeen," Christina said pointing out where Daphne was talking with the werewolf.
"Velma talking to a zombie,"
"That's Ghoulia," Christina explained.
"Well, the Freak returns," Toralie sneered stepping in front of the two friends.
"Leave me alone," Christina grumbled putting her head in her hands.
"Go on take off the jacket Christina show us all what you really are," toralie challenged.
"I believe she said to leave her alone," Shaggy replied curtly.
"Ah, the freak got herself a mutt," Toralie laughed coldly.
"Okay fine," Christina said marching to the center of the gymnasium.
After she'd gotten everyone's attention she dropped her jacket with her head held high. While onlookers gassed Christina merely picked up her jacket and returned to where Shaggy was sitting. Toralie in a stupor had left them alone.
"Why'd you do that?" Shaggy asked confused by Christina's actions.
"I'm so tired of her,"
"And?"
"I wanted her to leave you alone,"
"Thanks,"
"No, problem,"
The two fell into silence only to be interrupted by a very excited Spectra.
"Spectra I'll give you an exclusive interview later okay?"
"Great,"
As she floated away Daphne came over and proceeded to pull Shaggy away claiming she needed to speak with him. In response Christina merely shrugged and pulled a book out of thin air before adjusting her ruffled sleeves. Meanwhile Daphne and Shaggy were having a very important chat.
"When are you going to tell her?" Daphne prodded.
"What?" Shaggy asked befuddled by the statement.
"When are you going to tell Christina you like her?" Daphne tried again.
"What I don't like her," Shaggy said with a nervous chuckle.
"Don't even try that. Shaggy I see it in your face every time you look at her now man up and tell her the truth,"
"I don't know how,"
"Dance with her,"
"You know I can't dance Daphne"
"Well, try at least,"
"Fine,"
Shaggy returned to where Christina was sitting with her nose in a book.
"So, what did Daphne want?" She asked looking up from her book.
"She wants me to uh, like, dance with you," Shaggy laughed.
"But we can't dance remember?"
"We can try," Shaggy replied as a slow song started to play.
"Perfect," Christina laughed.
"Shall we?" Shaggy asked offering his hand.
"Of course," Christina replied allowing Shaggy to lead her to the dance floor.
"Just so you know if I do horribly I give you permission to turn me into a monkey or something,"
"Good to know,"
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