A/N: Well… this has been nice. This has been fun since this story started since 2018. My sincerest apology to all readers and fans that had read and loved this story since the beginning, but I can't do this anymore. The story is way too complex and with the requirement of 6-7K words at minimum for a chapter is too much for me. I understand if you guys are angry or upset at me. It's alright. Maybe in the future this story would get updated and continued. Who knows?. But for now it's safe to say that this story is finished / indefinite hiatus though I am leaning more to the former. Again, I love you all and thank you so much for all the support through all these years. I wouldn't write this story if it wasn't for you all. Thank you for being with me throughout this amazing journey. Be safe out there. As a bonus, this is the unfinished chapter 8 of The New Boy in School. I hope you enjoy the last bit of this story.
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After a few minutes of waiting, Humphrey finally comes downstairs, wearing gray shirt and a charcoal colored cargo pants that reached his shins. He still wears his mask though, much to the disappointment of the girls. Behind him, are Hunter and Ginger, his pets. "Hello girls. I am sorry for making you wait" Humphrey apologized softly. His voice alone is enough to make the shiver. How he does that they don't know.
"Oh no worries Humphrey! Just take your time to look best for us!. Especially this hot blondie here…" Princess replied, and said the last sentence in a hushed tone that's being greeted with a couple of giggles from her friends much to Kate's annoyance. "Am I missing something here?" Humphrey asked. "No no! You missed nothing! These girls are just weird" Princess smirked.
"Alright. So, what brings you here?" He asked. Princess suddenly slaps Kate's back violently, causing Kate to yelp in pain. "Hey what was that for?!" She snarled. "Go answer his question dumbass" Princess replied, giving her a raspberry. Rolling her eyes, Kate immediately stares back to Humphrey. But immediately after that she regrets it and reverts back to her shy state. "W-Well, I kinda got myself into a stupid truth or dare situation…" She trailed while tapping her index fingers together. "I got dared to go to your house and spend a whole hour here… I am sorry if I am making you uncomfortable" She apologized quietly.
Humphrey's gaze is still at her, as if trying to pierce right through her soul. She could feel the intensity of his gaze physically. "Well, I guess it would be fine. But next time…" He leans forward, eyeing all the girls intensely. "Make sure to notify me first" His voice was firm but serious. Princess, Candy, Sweets, Reba, Janice, Daria and Kate all gulp in unison. "Y-Yes Humphrey. It won't happen next time" They answered.
His gaze softens and he leans back to the couch once more. "It's too late for now but the least I can do is- oh hello there" Humphrey was replying back when Ginger leapt into his lap. "I'm sorry but my cat is clingy. He likes to get all the attention" Humphrey explained while petting the cat gently. "I am sure someone else would like all of your attention as well" Candy quipped, earning a slap from Kate and fist bump from Princess. "Yeah and that someone would be…".
His gaze softens and he leans back to the couch once more. "It's too late for now but the least I can do is- oh hello there" Humphrey was replying back when Ginger leapt into his lap. "I'm sorry but my cat is clingy. He likes to get all the attention" Humphrey explained while petting the cat gently. "I am sure someone else would like all of your attention as well" Candy quipped, earning a slap from Kate and fist bump from Princess. "Yeah and that someone would be…".
GLOMP!.
"Hunter" Humphrey finished. His pet wolf glomped him right where he sat. The girls couldn't even see him since the wolf is blocking his entire body. Ginger squeezes out from the bottom with an annoyed face before launching himself to the wolf, smacking his face. The cat vs wolf war has begun. "If you guys keep fighting I would not give you more treats. Ever" He threatened softly. Both pets stop immediately before licking him lovingly as a way to apologize. "Apologies accepted. Now don't do it again unless you want to-" Humphrey didn't get the chance to finish when a furry blur collided with him.
The girls could not believe their eyes as they see Humphrey being assaulted with his pets. Ginger and Hunter, who were initially subdued, couldn't help themselves but to join in the fray. Sasha is there along with her and Hunter's pups while there's a new cat that they haven't met yet. Humphrey could only look to the with apologetic and tired look as he tries to wrestle back the control. But it's proved to be hard if not impossible.
"Hunter! Ginger! Sasha! Waffles! Stop right now!" A booming female voice rattled the house. The entire furry chaos immediately stop and collect themselves, all of them hanging their heads low with the exception of the pups. Luna immediately orders Sasha to get all of her pups back to their room, while the rest remain.
"Why can't you just behave? Is it really that hard?" She asked. All of them still looking down, unable to look to Luna's eyes. "It's alright Luna. They are somewhat skittish when they meet new people" Humphrey said defusing the situation. "I know, but still. This would not go unpunished" She replied. "Now, apologize to Humphrey" She ordered. Hunter, Ginger and Waffles immediately snuggle into his body, while licking him everywhere. "Alright alright I accept your apology. But it's our guests that need your apologies the most" Humphrey said. Not wasting another moment, they immediately go to where the girls are sitting, offering them their sincerest apology.
The girls couldn't help but to coo at their adorable act of apology. "How come you can be so cute?" Princess asked cupping the cheeks of Hunter. Hunter woofs lightly while wagging his tail in excitement. Ginger and Waffles are meowing loudly while rubbing their bodies against the girls' legs. After letting all the girls have their moment with the pets, they finally go upstairs.
"Well now that it's over, I believe I can continue where I left off" Humphrey started. "As I was saying, the least I can do now is to serve you some fresh breakfast. I believe you all haven't had a breakfast yes?" He asked. A growl of unison gives him a reply that he needs. "Sorry" The girls apologized. They are ashamed when their stomach growled, letting them know that they haven't eat anything.
"It is not to worry about. Come on, I would like to make some fettuccine alfredo. I know a place to get fresh pastas everyday" He said as he's getting up. "Luna, would you like to come with me to go to Antonio's? I am going to buy some fettuccines for our guests" Humphrey asked by standing in front of her room's door. "Only if you make me your godly delicious lasagna later on!" She replied back. "I will Luna". A scream of 'yay' is heard from the room before the door slams open revealing an eager Luna with sparkles in her eyes. "What are you waiting for? Let's go!" She squealed.
"Let me get my hoodie first. You go get the car running" Humphrey said before walking back upstairs. "Wait? Are we going to use that sports car of yours?" Candy asked. "Well yes duh. Me and Humphrey are going to sit inside so you girls have to compromise by sitting on the roof while he drives" Luna answered confidently. The girls are looking at her as if she's crazy. "Well of course not! Hahaha why you girls looking at me as if I was being dead serious?" Luna said while laughing lightly. A drop of sweat runs down the girls' heads as Luna leads them to the garage, revealing a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica painted in blue.
Just as they are about to enter the car, Humphrey appears on the garage while locking the door. He is wearing a ashen gray hoodie with the hood covering his head, giving him a more menacing look. "So… where's your Lamborghini Veneno?" Kate asked, trying to strike up a conversation. "That belongs to my cousin. He insisted to me to take it for the first day to school to make up a good impression. I think that's just over the top flaunting your wealth" He answered softly. Kate's heart somewhat becomes warmer and gooey just by hearing his answer. He is a humble person.
"Alright let's get in". All the girls enter the car with Reba, Janice and Daria sitting on the last row. "Oops sorry! I guess this car can only take up to eight people. So the rest of you just have to squeeze in. Sorry for the inconvenience!" Luna shouted from the shotgun seat. "Don't worry! I am sure Kate would want nothing more but to squeeze in between you and Humphrey!" Princess replied with a smug smirk. "Will you stop it and get your fat ass in the seat" Kate grumpily replied, while Princess still snickering with Candy and Sweets. They somehow manage to squeeze in perfectly, probably because they have slim and toned body thanks to their cheerleading practices. "Humphrey, have you locked the front door?" Luna asked. "I have". "Alright, let's go!" Luna said while fetching a remote from her pocket, before clicking on a button to open the garage door.
Humphrey slowly slides the car out off of the garage, before letting Luna closing it. After all is done, they set off to Antonio's pasta store. "So where is this delicious pasta store? I have been living here for a long time but I have never heard it before" Sweets asked. "It's a well known pasta store, how come you never heard it? It's a family run business and they have been making amazing pastas for years" Luna answered. "Well I guess this would be a good opportunity to visit it" Sweets replied. "It will! You'll love it and would never go back to normal market pastas once you have tasted it! Guaranteed!" Luna chirped gleefully.
"Ironic. You still love that frozen lasagna from Walmart" Humphrey coughed. "Hey! I only buy it if I was in a hurry! Just put it in a microwave for a few minutes and it'll be ready!" Luna retorted back. "Imagine Antonio's face when I tell him that you don't eat his freshly made lasagnas. He would be very disappointed with you" Humphrey shot back softly. "S-Shut up! He already knows and he's fine with it as long as I eat more of his pastas than those frozen ones!" Luna slapped Humphrey's arm.
The playful exchange between the siblings did not go unnoticed by the passengers behind them. All of them are cooing lightly at the adorable interaction. "Oh my god this is so cute! I really need to post this on my insta story" Sweets squealed lightly fetching her phone out before starting to record the whole thing. More follows suit except for Kate. She is mesmerized by how warm and loving Humphrey is towards his sister. Oh… how she wishes Luna was her.
Wait? What?!.
"Hey Kate, are you going to record this or what? Or are you just fantasizing with the idea of Humphrey having fun with you again?" Princess mocked while grinning. "Shut up, I was just zoning out that's all" She lied. "Yeah yeah" Princess snickered. Kate fetches her phone from her pocket before starting to record the banter. When it's finished, she is hesitant to post it. Looking back to Luna which is currently connecting her phone to the aux cable, and then looking back to Humphrey which is still focusing on driving, she decides to save the video first before posting it on her story.
"We're almost here" Humphrey said. They see a building with a big sign that says Antonio's along with an Italian chef figure making pasta. Humphrey parks the car before getting out of the car to help the girls open the door. "Such a fine gentleman" Candy purred. Humphrey makes no comment and keeps his stature solid as the girls are coming out from the car. Reba and Janice help Daria climb out of the car. The air is fresh and pleasant as it's still around 8 in the morning.
"So this is the place? It looks closed" Sweets asked. "Oh yeah they're still closed but don't worry about it!" Luna replied. She walks to the glass door before knocking on it. A couple moments later, a big Italian wolf with silver fur and lemon colored eyes opens the door. "Buongiorno! (Good morning!). Oh Luna! It's nice to see you again!" The wolf hugged her tightly. "Ow ow! You hug me too tightly Antonio!" Luna squealed in delight. "I am sorry! And- oh! Humphrey!" Antonio hugged him tightly. "It's good to see you too Antonio" He replied.
"So you're Antonio? The owner of this place?" Kate asked. Antonio glances back and forth between Kate and Humphrey, making her uncomfortable. "My my what a beautiful signora (lady). I believe you are Humphrey's girlfriend?" Antonio asked.
Immediately Kate turns bright red while her friends are laughing in the background. "N-No! I-I am his friend!" Kate stammered a reply. "Antonio, please don't embarrass my guests" Humphrey replied. "My apologies. But she is one beautiful lady" He replied. "Now, what do you need Humphrey?" Antonio asked. "These girls came to my house this morning, so I would like to make them some fettuccine. Also, Luna here wants me to make her some lasagna later on" Humphrey explained.
"Ah you are right on time! I have just finished the first batch! Come in!" Antonio said, inviting them into the place. It's a rather big place. There are tables and chairs for people to sit and the whole decoration reminds them of Italian atmosphere. The displays are empty, mainly due to the fact the pastas are not ready yet. There are chalkboards screwed to the ceiling showing dishes and beverages.
"So this place is also a restaurant?" Princess asked. "Yes that is true!. May I have your name please young lady?" Antonio asked. "My name is Princess" She answered with a smile. "It's a pleasure to meet you Princess. A fitting name for an elegant lady" Antonio replied. A collective coughing is heard not a second later, causing Princess to roll her eyes in amusement. "If only he knew the real Princess" Daria whispered, earning snickers of approval from the girls.
"So you make pastas fresh everyday?" Reba asked. "Yes! All made by hands. We believe that making them by hands are better than making them by machines. Because we pour our soul and passion into it. Our love for our food is there. The customers eat what we eat for ourselves. Therefore they would always feel happy and loved" Antonio answered with a big smile. "Sounds like a tedious and hard job for you. Don't you get tired sometime?" Janice asked. "Yes it does sometimes making me tired but, when you love something so much, that tiredness would always go away by itself" Antonio answered.
Antonio opens a door that leads them to the pasta making place. In there, dozens of chefs are working tirelessly creating all kinds of pasta from scratch.