Chapter 28 Taking finals, Celebrating and a Proposal
The gang's first semester at Miskatonic University was almost over. They all couldn't believe so much as happened during their first semester. Velma got a new boyfriend and Shaggy finally moved on when he met Crystal. Now it was time to prepare for final exams before the semester ended. "I can't believe how fast this semester went. Finals are coming up and after that we'll be on semester break until the end of January" said Freddy. "I know right which is why we must study that way we'll do really well on our final exams and pass our classes" Velma stated. Just like with their midterms the gang along with Johnny formed their study group again and this time Crystal joined them because she liked the idea of studying with Shaggy and his friends. "Do you think I'll pass my finals?" Crystal asked Shaggy. "I believe so since I've seen the grades on your class quizzes and papers that you've written. They're really high!" Shaggy said trying to motivate his girlfriend. Crystal smiled at her boyfriend and was motivated to study even more. For many weeks everyone prepared for their final exams either together or on their own. Johnny especially enjoyed studying alone with Velma because he felt uneasy around Shaggy because he kissed his girlfriend before Velma turned him down flat. "Next semester is my last semester here at Miskatonic University. Do you think I'll do well enough next semester to graduate?" Johnny asked. "I believe so. I've seen you study really hard and your grades are so much better than before" answered Velma. "You know Ms. Jinkies everyone back home always thought of me as a big dummy because I'm not really smart and I do and say things that are really stupid but I couldn't help it. Most women I meet always thought of me as stupid and pig headed because I used to use lines to pick up women that way they'll go out with me which never works out but you're different so I thank you so giving me a chance" said Johnny.
"I don't think you're stupid. You just made choices in your life that didn't work out for you including how to get a girl to go out with you. When you first spoke to me I thought wow this good looking guy actually spoke to a girl like me who is more into being smart than being pretty" Velma told him. "I think you're beautiful Velma and I like the fact that you're really smart because that is what makes you a wonderful person" Johnny stated. Velma hugged and thanked Johnny for what he said as they continued to study. Finally the day came for everyone at Miskatonic University to take their finals. Finals were being held all week and the gang considered it the longest week of their lives because they studied really hard. When finals week ended the gang, Johnny and Crystal took a breath of relief knowing that their exams and the semester was over. However their troubles weren't over yet because they had to wait until their final grades were posted online which didn't happened until a few days later. "Ms. Jinkies I pass my finals and my classes and it's thanks to you!" Johnny said as he held Velma and twirled her around. "I'm happy you passed Johnny Boo" said Velma with a smile. The gang also passed their exams and Crystal did too. "This is groovy that we all did well and I think we should celebrate our victory over dinner what do you guys think?" Crystal asked everyone. "That sounds like a groovy idea" Shaggy said as he and the gang decided to meet up later tonight to celebrate. The gang, Crystal, her dog Amber, Johnny, Carl and his girlfriend Helga went to have dinner at Bow Wow which was the same restaurant where Shaggy and Crystal had their first date.
"I've never been to a dog theme restaurant before" said Daphne. "Well there is a first time for everything and I think you're all going to like it here. I know Shaggy and I did when we came here with our dogs" Crystal said to Daphne and everyone else as the hostess came and sat them down at a table for ten. A waiter came to their table and took everyone's orders before leaving. "So Johnny what do you plan to do after you graduate next semester?" Velma asked. "I don't know but I hate the idea of being away from you so I'm hoping to find a job and a place right away near campus that way I can come see you when you're done with your classes" answered Johnny as he winked at Velma. Velma thought it was sweet of Johnny to want to be near after he finished College because she hated the idea of being apart from her Johnny Boo. It was every busy that night at Bow Wow because a lot of students from Miskatonic University were also having dinner to celebrate finals and the semester being over. The waiter eventually came back with everyone's orders. "OMG this food is amazing!" Johnny said while he was eating. Everyone agreed with Johnny and was grateful to Crystal and Shaggy for suggesting to celebrate finals being over. When everyone finished eating Carl got up because he wanted to say something to everyone, "If I can have everyone's attention I have something important to say." The gang and everyone else at the restaurant were curious to know what Carl wanted to say. "As most of you know Victor and I were declared the winners of the Science Competition and we split the prize money. I'm happy to say Victor and I have teamed up that way we can help the environment together to make the Earth a better place. Also I have something to ask my beautiful and wonderful girlfriend Helga" Carl got down on one knee and took out the most beautiful diamond ring that anyone has ever seen. "Helga you've been by my side through thick and thin and I can't imagine spending the rest of my life with anyone else but you. Helga would you do me the honor of becoming my bride?"
Helga was crying tears of joy because she had always dreamt of the day that Carl the man she knew was her true love would ask for her hand in marriage. "Yes Carl I will marry you. I love you my handsome scientist!" Helga cried as Carl put the ring on his bride to be. "CONGRADUATION!" Everyone at the restaurant said to the happy newly engaged couple. "Johnny will you be my best man?" Carl asked. "You got it buddy" answered Johnny. After the gang left the restaurant and Helga called up her family back in Sweden and told them the good news. They were happy for Helga especially her parents and they couldn't wait to see their daughter finally marry the man that stole her heart.
