Wowie! ff.net has finally been up to par recently. Do you realize the
withdrawl I've had from lack of fanfic??? Anywho. It's been a while since
I've posted a chapter for this fic. so here it is. But first, there are
three people I need to thank.
Alanna: Thank you so much for your support! I'm so honoured that you've been following this fic. The story is slowly building up to something (what that is exactly, is still yet to be determined). I already have chapter 8 written. so you can expect that up in a couple of days.
EIE: Whew! Your fingers musta been tired after that review!!! Lol! :) I'm still quite shocked that no one wrote you a summary of the finale after that much time. I'm just glad that I could be of service to you! And I agree, it was very EVIL of someone to write you a fake summary. what's up with that? Hee hee :) Your input is always so appreciated!!! Besides, your reviews always put me in sucha great mood! Thank you so much for that! I'm glad you like my odd characterization of Ned and Veronica. I definitely have way too much fun writing their scenes. ;) And yup. Another somewhat filler chapter. hey that's what I'm good at. you know, rambling. :) Anywho, I don't know much about a season premiere. I'm not even sure if there is a season 4. I mean, there's all this speculation and stuff. but as for solid proof. me don't got any. Oh oh. I just saw "Brothers in Arms". wow! That was an amazing episode!!! I now understand why ppl loved that eppy so much. Alrighties. I'm expecting another chapter from you soon. cuz your fic is so amazing and you need to continue it asap!!! :) okey dokers? Again. thanks for all your support and encouragement. you make me feel so special! You truly are the best!!!
CrimsonCat: I totally understand your impatience for m/r shipperness. I'm like that myself. Hee hee. Ned always seemed so. blatently oblivious to his surroundings. it's so funny. As for the finale. I was perturbed by the whole cliffies they left us! Amazing how they do that for every single finale. you know, the whole death factor looming about. Anywho. I'll try to post the next chapters soon in order to get to the m/r filled chapters to appease you. ;) but for now, I guess you'll have to settle for these chapters. lol!
To everyone else who is following my story. I wanna thank you for just reading my work. even tho you may be a silent reader. (eez okey. I forgive you.) As always. onto the actual chapter. (of course, apologizing in advance for any typos, errors or crazy non-sensical stoof)
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"So, are you going to go? I mean, you've been staring at that invitation for over an hour."
Marguerite snapped out of her dazed trance and glared at her friend.
"Go to my high school reunion? You're kidding me, right? That has got to be the furthest thing from my mind!" And as if to prove her point, she tossed the invitation over her shoulder nonchalantly.
Finn smiled. "Yah right, Margie. Aren't you even the slightest bit curious as to what happened to all your classmates?"
"No, not really. The only two people from high school that I care about married each other 3 years ago." As Marguerite spoke, the front door chimed. "And in comes one of them right now."
"In comes one of them what?"
"Nothing."
Veronica looked at Marguerite suspiciously and then at Finn.
"Finn, what is she talking about?"
Just as Finn was opening her mouth, Marguerite clamped a hand over her to muffle any words that Finn was attempting to say.
"Not one word, Finn." She hissed through her teeth.
"MARGUERITE! Stop that!" Veronica shook her head. Sometimes Marguerite acted just like a child.
"I'll let go if Finn promises not to say a word." She challenged.
Rolling her eyes, Veronica decided to play along. "Finn, you promise, right?"
Finn nodded and mumbled something. Slowly, Marguerite's hand unclamped.
"See, children, it's that simple." Veronica said mockingly. "Now are you guys ready for a lunch break or what?"
Marguerite grabbed her hand purse and walked from behind the counter.
Finn smirked before blurting out, "Marguerite doesn't plan to go to her high school reunion!"
Marguerite's eyes widened in horror and Veronica's head snapped up.
"Finn, you are SO going to pay for that!"
"Says you. Now common, slowpokes, I'm getting hungry!" She dashed out the door before Marguerite could reply.
As Marguerite locked the door, she looked Veronica sternly in the face. "And you say I'm childish!"
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"Tell me again why you're not going."
Letting out a loud sigh, Marguerite put down her fork. "Veronica, I went over it already. I have no plans to go back to relive my horrible past."
"But Marguerite, you're a successful entrepreneur. Don't you want to go back to."
"Brag?"
"No. Just to hang out with old friends."
"You and Ned were my best friends. Who else is there that I would possibly want to see?"
Veronica gave Marguerite a knowing look. Marguerite just sneered in return. Finn, who was eating while she enjoyed the developing tennis match conversation suddenly noticed the drop in room temperature. She noted Marguerite's scoffing face.
"What? What's that look for? Marguerite?"
"Nothing Finn. Veronica's just out of her mind!"
"You are so not going to do the same thing you did last time!" Veronica gave a stern look.
"What did you do last time?" Finn chimed in unaware of the hostility between the two.
"How was I supposed to react with you interrogating me like some criminal on trial?!"
"Look! There you go again! OVERREACTING!"
"I'm not overreacting!" Marguerite's voice was getting dangerously loud.
"What? What are you two talking about?" But Finn's voice was barely heard above the two temper-filled women.
"Marguerite, I'm not asking you to jump off a bridge, get married or something! I just want you to go out and have some fun once in a while."
"I AM FUN!" She glared.
"Oh. Sure you are. You're just a FOUNTAIN of fun! Whoa! Better get the umbrellas out. The "funnest" is just spewing off of you in barrels!!! Watch it Finn! You better shield your eyes!!!"
"Veronica, I so don't need this right now!" She tossed her napkin aside.
"Oh no you don't! I'm not giving you the chance to walk away from me again. Last time you rudely ended our conversation. This time I will have the pleasure." She tossed a twenty-dollar bill on the table and picked up her purse. "Marguerite Krux. You can be so irritatingly stubborn." And with that said, she got up and calmly walked out of the restaurant.
Finally, Marguerite noticed the extra, unwanted attention of all the other patrons of the restaurant. "Don't you people have anything better to do then to listen in on other people's conversation? Go back and eat your bloody food!"
"All right. I think this lunch break is over." Finn turned and smiled apologetically at the waitress and other patrons, "Can we have the check please."
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They walked back to the store in silence. But as Marguerite opened the door, Finn felt compelled to speak.
"I don't want to open a can of worms or anything but I really think you should go to your high school reunion." Marguerite opened her mouth to reply but was interrupted as Finn continued. "No. Don't interrupt me. I need to say this and you need to hear this. So what if you're not married. You're the owner of your own jewellery store. Probably one of the best in town too! I'm not saying go back to brag or anything. But what harm could possibly be done from attending it? Besides, what are you going to do instead? Sit at home? Do nothing? Stare at a wall???"
Marguerite sighed. Finn had hit the nail on the head. Even after only one year, Finn knew her too well. It was time she admitted the truth. Her whole temper tantrum was an attempt to steer her friends from the real reason she was opposed to going to the reunion. "You're right. It's just that." She struggled to reveal her true feelings.
"You don't want to show up by yourself." It wasn't a question but more of a statement. Now, it all made sense. "Do you want me to go with you? I can pretend I'm your sister or something. A long lost cousin perhaps? Then if Ned and Veronica end up talking to other people, you won't be by yourself." Finn offered.
"You'd do that for me?" Marguerite asked in sheer amazement.
"Of course I would. Why wouldn't I?"
"Finn, how is it that you know me so well?"
Finn just smiled knowingly, "I'm your friend, Marguerite. That's why."
"You don't know how much this means to me. Thank you so much Finn." She smiled warmly and hugged her friend.
"Now, we only have one problem."
Marguerite eyebrows raised in confusion. "What's that?"
"What am I going to wear?"
TBC.
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There we have it. Chapter 7. And both Marguerite and Roxton plan to attend the reunion. Oh, the hijinx that will ensue!!! ;) but I must warn ya. my muse has been buggin' me to write more about their past. so I'll throw you guys some tidbits in the chapters to come. Look forward to the first meeting between Marguerite and the others in chapter 8. Anywayz, I know that ff.net was wonky and ppl weren't able to get on ff.net or review. but for now, everything seems to be okey dokers. so ppl, please take the time and review. It'd be appreciated! Cuz I love to hear from you!!!
Alanna: Thank you so much for your support! I'm so honoured that you've been following this fic. The story is slowly building up to something (what that is exactly, is still yet to be determined). I already have chapter 8 written. so you can expect that up in a couple of days.
EIE: Whew! Your fingers musta been tired after that review!!! Lol! :) I'm still quite shocked that no one wrote you a summary of the finale after that much time. I'm just glad that I could be of service to you! And I agree, it was very EVIL of someone to write you a fake summary. what's up with that? Hee hee :) Your input is always so appreciated!!! Besides, your reviews always put me in sucha great mood! Thank you so much for that! I'm glad you like my odd characterization of Ned and Veronica. I definitely have way too much fun writing their scenes. ;) And yup. Another somewhat filler chapter. hey that's what I'm good at. you know, rambling. :) Anywho, I don't know much about a season premiere. I'm not even sure if there is a season 4. I mean, there's all this speculation and stuff. but as for solid proof. me don't got any. Oh oh. I just saw "Brothers in Arms". wow! That was an amazing episode!!! I now understand why ppl loved that eppy so much. Alrighties. I'm expecting another chapter from you soon. cuz your fic is so amazing and you need to continue it asap!!! :) okey dokers? Again. thanks for all your support and encouragement. you make me feel so special! You truly are the best!!!
CrimsonCat: I totally understand your impatience for m/r shipperness. I'm like that myself. Hee hee. Ned always seemed so. blatently oblivious to his surroundings. it's so funny. As for the finale. I was perturbed by the whole cliffies they left us! Amazing how they do that for every single finale. you know, the whole death factor looming about. Anywho. I'll try to post the next chapters soon in order to get to the m/r filled chapters to appease you. ;) but for now, I guess you'll have to settle for these chapters. lol!
To everyone else who is following my story. I wanna thank you for just reading my work. even tho you may be a silent reader. (eez okey. I forgive you.) As always. onto the actual chapter. (of course, apologizing in advance for any typos, errors or crazy non-sensical stoof)
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"So, are you going to go? I mean, you've been staring at that invitation for over an hour."
Marguerite snapped out of her dazed trance and glared at her friend.
"Go to my high school reunion? You're kidding me, right? That has got to be the furthest thing from my mind!" And as if to prove her point, she tossed the invitation over her shoulder nonchalantly.
Finn smiled. "Yah right, Margie. Aren't you even the slightest bit curious as to what happened to all your classmates?"
"No, not really. The only two people from high school that I care about married each other 3 years ago." As Marguerite spoke, the front door chimed. "And in comes one of them right now."
"In comes one of them what?"
"Nothing."
Veronica looked at Marguerite suspiciously and then at Finn.
"Finn, what is she talking about?"
Just as Finn was opening her mouth, Marguerite clamped a hand over her to muffle any words that Finn was attempting to say.
"Not one word, Finn." She hissed through her teeth.
"MARGUERITE! Stop that!" Veronica shook her head. Sometimes Marguerite acted just like a child.
"I'll let go if Finn promises not to say a word." She challenged.
Rolling her eyes, Veronica decided to play along. "Finn, you promise, right?"
Finn nodded and mumbled something. Slowly, Marguerite's hand unclamped.
"See, children, it's that simple." Veronica said mockingly. "Now are you guys ready for a lunch break or what?"
Marguerite grabbed her hand purse and walked from behind the counter.
Finn smirked before blurting out, "Marguerite doesn't plan to go to her high school reunion!"
Marguerite's eyes widened in horror and Veronica's head snapped up.
"Finn, you are SO going to pay for that!"
"Says you. Now common, slowpokes, I'm getting hungry!" She dashed out the door before Marguerite could reply.
As Marguerite locked the door, she looked Veronica sternly in the face. "And you say I'm childish!"
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"Tell me again why you're not going."
Letting out a loud sigh, Marguerite put down her fork. "Veronica, I went over it already. I have no plans to go back to relive my horrible past."
"But Marguerite, you're a successful entrepreneur. Don't you want to go back to."
"Brag?"
"No. Just to hang out with old friends."
"You and Ned were my best friends. Who else is there that I would possibly want to see?"
Veronica gave Marguerite a knowing look. Marguerite just sneered in return. Finn, who was eating while she enjoyed the developing tennis match conversation suddenly noticed the drop in room temperature. She noted Marguerite's scoffing face.
"What? What's that look for? Marguerite?"
"Nothing Finn. Veronica's just out of her mind!"
"You are so not going to do the same thing you did last time!" Veronica gave a stern look.
"What did you do last time?" Finn chimed in unaware of the hostility between the two.
"How was I supposed to react with you interrogating me like some criminal on trial?!"
"Look! There you go again! OVERREACTING!"
"I'm not overreacting!" Marguerite's voice was getting dangerously loud.
"What? What are you two talking about?" But Finn's voice was barely heard above the two temper-filled women.
"Marguerite, I'm not asking you to jump off a bridge, get married or something! I just want you to go out and have some fun once in a while."
"I AM FUN!" She glared.
"Oh. Sure you are. You're just a FOUNTAIN of fun! Whoa! Better get the umbrellas out. The "funnest" is just spewing off of you in barrels!!! Watch it Finn! You better shield your eyes!!!"
"Veronica, I so don't need this right now!" She tossed her napkin aside.
"Oh no you don't! I'm not giving you the chance to walk away from me again. Last time you rudely ended our conversation. This time I will have the pleasure." She tossed a twenty-dollar bill on the table and picked up her purse. "Marguerite Krux. You can be so irritatingly stubborn." And with that said, she got up and calmly walked out of the restaurant.
Finally, Marguerite noticed the extra, unwanted attention of all the other patrons of the restaurant. "Don't you people have anything better to do then to listen in on other people's conversation? Go back and eat your bloody food!"
"All right. I think this lunch break is over." Finn turned and smiled apologetically at the waitress and other patrons, "Can we have the check please."
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They walked back to the store in silence. But as Marguerite opened the door, Finn felt compelled to speak.
"I don't want to open a can of worms or anything but I really think you should go to your high school reunion." Marguerite opened her mouth to reply but was interrupted as Finn continued. "No. Don't interrupt me. I need to say this and you need to hear this. So what if you're not married. You're the owner of your own jewellery store. Probably one of the best in town too! I'm not saying go back to brag or anything. But what harm could possibly be done from attending it? Besides, what are you going to do instead? Sit at home? Do nothing? Stare at a wall???"
Marguerite sighed. Finn had hit the nail on the head. Even after only one year, Finn knew her too well. It was time she admitted the truth. Her whole temper tantrum was an attempt to steer her friends from the real reason she was opposed to going to the reunion. "You're right. It's just that." She struggled to reveal her true feelings.
"You don't want to show up by yourself." It wasn't a question but more of a statement. Now, it all made sense. "Do you want me to go with you? I can pretend I'm your sister or something. A long lost cousin perhaps? Then if Ned and Veronica end up talking to other people, you won't be by yourself." Finn offered.
"You'd do that for me?" Marguerite asked in sheer amazement.
"Of course I would. Why wouldn't I?"
"Finn, how is it that you know me so well?"
Finn just smiled knowingly, "I'm your friend, Marguerite. That's why."
"You don't know how much this means to me. Thank you so much Finn." She smiled warmly and hugged her friend.
"Now, we only have one problem."
Marguerite eyebrows raised in confusion. "What's that?"
"What am I going to wear?"
TBC.
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There we have it. Chapter 7. And both Marguerite and Roxton plan to attend the reunion. Oh, the hijinx that will ensue!!! ;) but I must warn ya. my muse has been buggin' me to write more about their past. so I'll throw you guys some tidbits in the chapters to come. Look forward to the first meeting between Marguerite and the others in chapter 8. Anywayz, I know that ff.net was wonky and ppl weren't able to get on ff.net or review. but for now, everything seems to be okey dokers. so ppl, please take the time and review. It'd be appreciated! Cuz I love to hear from you!!!