I know I said I would update in 3 days... 3 days turned into 2 weeks...OTZ OTZ OTZ! I've been so sick and whatnot, with a broken bone in my foot and all that other school related stuff that ins't important. Yeah, I know, reality exists... I'm working on getting a scanner, that way when I post artwork on deviantart it doesn't look like the Satan sharted all over it 0_0
28. Repeat
Alice opened the enormous double doors, only to see tons of people, not just drama members. They were carrying buckets of paint in every shade of every color, wooden palettes being stacked in boxes. Racks of bizarre clothing in every form, shape, color, style, and pattern were being shoved here and there. Wooden planks were being tied to ropes, lifted up by pulleys along with nails and other tools. Boxes filled with costume accessories were pilled up in corners and props were carried to the far end of the stage. The curtains were currently being taken down.
It's a little early for this, isn't it?
"Hello Alice, nice to see you again," White cooed, appearing from behind a pile of wooden boards."Care to join the others? They're rehearsing in the lounge."
"Uh, sure, but what's going on here? Why is there so much...uh, construction, going on?"
"The plays, of course! We get a head start every year. I will not allow set backs on my stage!" White was about to say something else, but he was instantly distracted."You there! Don't handle those paints so carelessly!" He said, storming off to find out who had been carelessly shoving paint cans onto the floor without stacking them properly.
Alice scurried off the lounge, only to find everyone there chatting away. Some rehearsed lines, while others sat there and read to themselves.
"Nee-san! Nee-san!" The twins cried, wrapping themselves around her tightly."H-Hello...P-please let go..." she gasped out. They instantly released from the hug."Is Nee-san here to practice with us? Please?"
How could she resist such cute faces?
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"Look Brother, an new face."
"Yes Brother, I know. She seems nice!"
"Maybe, but remember what Boss said. Never judge a book by it's cover."
"Hey Lady, what are you doing here?"
"Oh, I was wondering who owned this mansio- GAHHH!" Alice fake screamed while the twins held plastic poleaxes against her.
"Ah, we can't go on. The next part is where the dumb ginger shows up."
Elliot, a ginger? ...that's disappointing.
Time Lapse - 1 Month
Alice had currently been in school for two months now. She came back to her dorm every day with piles of homework up to her ankles, drama practice was in full swing, student council was starting soon, and now Alice's schedule had been switched. The school's Board of Education had asked for a more cultural impact on the students, so now there was a foreign language class. That was a class Alice knew she was going to hate.
She swapped emails with Lorina every other day, and once she got a job, Alice hoped to buy a camera so she could send pictures of the school and her friends along with the emails.
As she headed to this new "Foreign Language" class, Alice caught a familiar glimpse of someone she hadn't seen in a while.
Julius is back !?
Yes, he was. He'd been gone for almost 3 weeks, and God only knew how much homework he'd have waiting for him, and tests, and quizzes, and exams...
Alice was sure they would have Foreign Language together. Nope, she was wrong. But there were a few other familiar face; Boris, Nightmare, Ace, and Peter.
"Alice! Come sit with me!" Peter cried. Ace moved in front of him."Or you could sit by me!" Obviously Boris had something to say; he also found a way to butt in. All the while, Alice slipped away to sit by Nightmare.
"Ready to learn a foreign language that we'll probably never use?"
"Of course," he let out a sigh. Alice frowned in confusion.
"W-what's wrong?"
"Oh, it's nothing. Foreign language, it reminds me of my family. Just a little saddening, that's all. But I think you'll like learning a new language. It's really rewarding once in a while." Alice pondered. She felt bad for asking.
Nightmare's family is all the way in Germany. He's all alone...
"You make it sound like I'm an old man."
"You act like it sometimes."
"Hey!" They laughed. Having friends was so great.
Alice glared down at the language encylopedia before her. It sat there, mocking her. 'Beginner's Guide to Spanish', it read.
You won't defeat me, Spanish Dictionary! I'll show you who's boss!
Unfortunately, after the first Spanish test, Alice realized she still had a lot to learn.
Three Days Later - September, 27- Thursday 7:35 pm
Lorina,
I'm looking for a job. I've already filled applications and everything and they have my cell phone number.
I really hope someone calls back. It's really boring being by myself when everyone else is at work.
I want to send you pictured of my friends. Maybe you can meet them sometime!
Love, Alice
Alice sighed, closing her laptop. She reached over to the dresser and grabbed a brush. Pulling it through her hair, Alice glanced at herself in the mirror. She noticed tiny bags underneath her eyes.
Who was she kidding? How could she get a job when all her time was devoted to school? At this point in time she didn't care that much, and money was a real necessity; something that was needed by a majority of everyone.
And she was tired, too. Coming to the dorm and seeing that messily made bed filled her with happiness. After putting her most recent book report in her notebook, Alice changed into a nightgown and climbed into bed.
Tomorrow's Friday...yay...
And with those thoughts in her head, Alice was soon sleeping like the dead.
Well, school is about to get easier, so I'll update more frequently. What kind of things should happen with Alice and her friends? I'll go with just about anything, so let's shoot the breeze over a review, shall we?
