"There will be no talking on the phone, no going out, no friends over
UNLESS for school purposes. You two will drive together to school and
there will be no after school activities. That means that football and
cheering is over for the both of you. There will be no use of the internet
unless needed for school work and then I will supervise your work. You
will go to school and come right home afterwards. If I find out that you
two were out doing whatever, your sentence will be longer," Leeann
explained as Adam and Cinder sat on the couch holding hands, listening to
their punishment. "And all this for a month. You'll be free on
Thanksgiving. I believe this is all fair for what you two did today. I
can not believe your actions. You both have been suspended TOO many times
this year. And every single time has been because of fighting. Mr.
Bischoff called my office and explained to me that the next time you two
are caught fighting, you'll be expelled. I will not tolerate this in my
house! Do you two understand me?!"
"Yes mom," they replied as Lizzie burst into the house.
"OH MY GOD!! Ya'll won't believe what happened this afternoon!" she yelled as she ran into the living room. Cinder and Adam slowly turned around and looked at her, not positive they were allowed to. Leeann placed her hands on her hips and stared at her. "Whoa, did I like interrupt something?"
"What happened Lizzie?" Leeann asked as she sat in the recliner. Lizzie slowly went around the couch and sat next to Adam.
"Okay, so I'm walking down the hall with Shannon after school, we were goin to the cafeteria to get a soda before leaving, and Amy's standing in the hall with Mr. Bischoff. He like had her backed up to the lockers and just kept closing in on her. So Shannon and I stop and watch whatever was goin on and we saw him put his hands on her waist. She stood her ground and pushed him away. He glared at her and locked her to the lockers. So Shannon and I run up and interrupt. Then he like pounces on Shannon and I, telling us that we should have been long gone and if we had any sense we'd quickly leave the scene. I look at Amy and she shook her head at me. We told him we weren't leaving without Amy and that we were going to the police once we left," Lizzie said.
"So did you?!" Cinder exclaimed happily.
"Wait, what was going on?" Leeann asked calmly. "Why would you go to the police?"
"Sexual harassment, Aunt Leeann," Lizzie replied casually.
"Sexual harassment?!" Leeann exclaimed.
"Yeah, he's been like that with Amy for almost a month. He's also tried something with Trish, Lisa Moretti, and some others," Cinder said quietly.
"Like you," Adam said quietly.
"Adam, what'd you just say?" Leeann questioned.
"Today he did it to Cin," Adam replied with a sigh.
"Oh my God!! Are you alright sweetie?" Leeann worried.
"I'm fine Mom. He just said that I'd be able to come back on Thursday if I would just wear my cheering uniform for him," Cinder explained.
"That asshole," Leeann fumed.
"He also touched her. He ran his hand through her hair and put his hand on her shoulder," Adam added.
"Did you three go to the police? Because if you haven't we would be right now!" Leeann said standing up in a huff.
"Yeah, we went, but they won't do anything unless more people besides just Amy came forward," Lizzie said.
"Get your coats, we're reporting him right now," Leeann said as she ripped her coat off the hook by the door and stormed out of the house. The three kids looked at each other and slowly moved for the door.
"When are you going to tell Mom about the letter you got today?" Adam asked.
"I'm not," Cinder sighed.
"But Cin this is something you've been wanting for years!" Adam said.
"But I'm grounded now and it's taking place in two weeks. Mom's not gonna unground me by then!" Cinder exclaimed.
"What are you two talking about?" Lizzie asked.
"Today in the mail I got a letter from the people that run the Junior Surfing Championships. They want me to go to Hawaii in two weeks for the competition. Apparently they were at my last competition that I won. But now that I'm grounded, Mom'll never let me go," Cinder said as they climbed into the car.
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"Well, today has been an interesting day, hasn't it?" Adam joked as he sat on the edge of Cinder's bed. She looked up from the picture she was making with coal and smiled at him.
"Yeah, I just hope we don't have anymore days like this. I don't think I can handle it," she chuckled lightly.
"So looks like we'll be having Vice Principal Flair instead, huh?"
"Yeah, I mean he may not be like Bischoff in the sexual harassment area, but he favors Paul and them far too much. They're gonna run the school," Cinder said shaking her head as she stared down at the picture of some tribal designs. "What do you think?" She held up the pad of paper to Adam and he smiled.
"It looks great sis. You're really talented, in like EVERYTHING! Ya know, it kinda makes me sick," Adam joked.
"I can't believe I'm gonna have to pass up this surfing opportunity!" Cinder exclaimed as she slammed her body against her headboard.
"C, you don't have to. Just tell Mom. She knows how much this means to you. I'm sure she'll let you go. It is just a weekend. You'll only have to miss Friday afternoon classes," Adam said.
"Stupid Charlie! This is all his fault!" Cinder frowned.
"Yeah, I know. It's always his fault, but you have to jump at this. Just talk to Mom. Please? I mean the prizes are awesome! A brand new board and all the equipment you could want. Plus 1000 bucks to the winner. And there's always that possibility that you could get picked by Roxy to be their next model," Adam said.
"Adam, there's really no point. Just forget it," Cinder sighed as Lizzie walked tiredly into Cinder's room. "Why are you tired?"
"It's all that tongue actions she's been getting from Shannon," Adam teased causing both Cinder and Lizzie to hit him in the head with pillows. "This is why I never hang out with you two! I always end up injured!" He stood and walked out of the room, waving to the two girls.
"Personally, I think you should tell your mom about the letter," Lizzie spoke as she laid down across Cinder's bed.
"Oh not you too!" Cinder laughed.
"Hey, I could get a trip to Hawaii. I say if you've got the opportunity to go to some tropical paradise, you jump on it!" Lizzie laughed.
"You just wanna check out the hot surfers."
"Nah, they're really not my type. I'll take my Shannon over them any day."
"I'm sure you would," Cinder laughed. "How are you two doin anyways?"
"Great. I don't think I could ask for a better relationship right now."
"That's good. You deserve it. I mean you don't totally have the best parents in the world, ya know? Always leaving you by yourself for weeks or sending you off to family's houses," Cinder said.
"Well, your father isn't exactly Mr. Perfecto either," Lizzie responded.
"Yeah, well, I wouldn't know. The damn bastard walked out on us," Cinder said angrily.
"I know you're gonna hate me, but maybe you should find him. Get some of these unresolved issues resolved."
"Lizzie, I'm tired, I've had a long day, I'm goin to sleep," Cinder sighed as she crawled under her blankets.
"Fine. Goodnite Cin," Lizzie said as she shut the door behind her, turning the lights off on her way out.
"Believe me Lizzie, I want to find him. Mom just won't let me," Cinder said quietly to herself.
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"Cinder, may I speak with you for a second?" Leeann asked her daughter as she walked into her room. Cinder nodded and her mother walked to her bed, sitting on the corner. "Adam told me about the letter you received yesterday."
"I'm gonna kill him! Mom, I'm not asking to go. I realize that I'm grounded," Cinder said closing up her English book.
"Sweetie, you should have told me about it. This is something very special and important to you. Why didn't you tell me about it?"
"Because I knew you'd say no. I know I'm in massive trouble for getting in a fight with Lisa Marie. So I didn't want to hear the rejection."
"Honey, you're going," Leeann smiled.
"Yeah, okay," Cinder laughed as if her mother was joking.
"Honey, listen to me, you are going to Hawaii," Leeann repeated.
"I'm going to Hawaii?!" Cinder squealed. "AHH!!! Thank you so much Mom!"
"You love surfing, and I understand that. I'm not trying to stop you from doing something you love and are very good at. Now, when is it?"
"In two weeks," Cinder answered brightly.
"Oh honey, I can't get work off in that short of notice," her mother said. Cinder's once bright Copeland smile faded.
"Oh I understand," she said sadly.
"Cinder, I'm sorry."
"It's okay, I didn't want to go anyways."
Leeann put her hand on Cinder's cheek and smiled at her. "C, I'm gonna see what I can do to get you there. I promise you'll be there."
"Mom, don't worry about it."
"You deserve this. You've been surfing for 10 years. You've won so many championships. You should be there."
"I'll take her!" Adam yelled excitedly as he burst into his sister's room.
"Oh no. No way in hell will I allow my two teenage kids and niece travel the islands of Hawaii by themselves," Leeann smiled.
"Hey it was worth a try," Adam shrugged.
"Don't worry I'll figure this out. I hope I can get money for us all to go as well. That's going to be tough."
"Take it out of my account. I have all that money in there," Cinder offered.
"We'll see. But I will get you there," Leeann smiled.
"Aunt Leeann, Mr. Hardy is on the phone for you," Lizzie announced handing her the phone. Leeann patted Cinder's knee and took the phone as she walked out of the room.
"So, what's with the party?" Lizzie smiled.
"Adam here told Mom that I got that letter about surfing. So now she's trying to figure out a way for me to go. But don't hold your breath. I don't think it'll be happening."
"Well, I have some news for you three," Leeann announced as she walked back into the room, the cordless phone still in her hand. "Get ready for Hawaii because you're all going."
"How?!" Cinder exclaimed excitedly.
"Gil agreed to take you three and his two boys," Leeann smiled.
"Are you serious?!" Cinder smiled jumping up to hug her mom tightly. "Thank you so much mom. I really appreciate this!"
"No problem sweetie. Just remember when you're holding that giant first place trophy who got you there," her mom smiled before kissing her cheek.
"I get to spend a weekend in Hawaii with a bunch of bikini clad girls on the beach? Life is sweet!" Adam rejoiced.
"Adam, you have Alanah," Lizzie reminded him.
"Right, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the scenery," Adam smiled.
"You're such a pig!" Lizzie yelled hitting the back of his head.
"Again, I hang out with you two and get hurt!" Adam complained.
"Get used to it, cause we'll be around that whole weekend!" Cinder smiled devilishly at her partner in crime. They high fived each other and smiled at Adam.
"Oh man. Mom, can I stay home?!" Adam begged.
"Hawaii will be good for you," Leeann laughed. "Besides, you'll have Matt and Jeff there."
"Oh no, he's not turning my one of my best friends into him!" Cinder exclaimed.
"Afraid that he'll like me more than you?" Adam questioned with a grin on his face.
"No, but I just don't want you to corrupt him or something," Cinder replied.
"Alright kids, you can discuss Hawaii and the corruption of others later. Now I think it's time you all went to bed. Love you kids," Leeann smiled as she left the room.
"Hawaii, can ya'll believe that?!" Cinder said.
"It's gonna be an adventure. Fun in the sun, here we come!" Lizzie laughed.
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A/N: Sorry this chapter was so much shorter than normal, but I'm doin this at like midnite, my Jericho is on Jimmy Kimmel, my neck is killing me, and my wrist hurts. I was really gonna do more for this chapter, but I just can't handle it. So, I'll be heading off to bed after I watch Jericho and finish downloading a couple songs.
"Yes mom," they replied as Lizzie burst into the house.
"OH MY GOD!! Ya'll won't believe what happened this afternoon!" she yelled as she ran into the living room. Cinder and Adam slowly turned around and looked at her, not positive they were allowed to. Leeann placed her hands on her hips and stared at her. "Whoa, did I like interrupt something?"
"What happened Lizzie?" Leeann asked as she sat in the recliner. Lizzie slowly went around the couch and sat next to Adam.
"Okay, so I'm walking down the hall with Shannon after school, we were goin to the cafeteria to get a soda before leaving, and Amy's standing in the hall with Mr. Bischoff. He like had her backed up to the lockers and just kept closing in on her. So Shannon and I stop and watch whatever was goin on and we saw him put his hands on her waist. She stood her ground and pushed him away. He glared at her and locked her to the lockers. So Shannon and I run up and interrupt. Then he like pounces on Shannon and I, telling us that we should have been long gone and if we had any sense we'd quickly leave the scene. I look at Amy and she shook her head at me. We told him we weren't leaving without Amy and that we were going to the police once we left," Lizzie said.
"So did you?!" Cinder exclaimed happily.
"Wait, what was going on?" Leeann asked calmly. "Why would you go to the police?"
"Sexual harassment, Aunt Leeann," Lizzie replied casually.
"Sexual harassment?!" Leeann exclaimed.
"Yeah, he's been like that with Amy for almost a month. He's also tried something with Trish, Lisa Moretti, and some others," Cinder said quietly.
"Like you," Adam said quietly.
"Adam, what'd you just say?" Leeann questioned.
"Today he did it to Cin," Adam replied with a sigh.
"Oh my God!! Are you alright sweetie?" Leeann worried.
"I'm fine Mom. He just said that I'd be able to come back on Thursday if I would just wear my cheering uniform for him," Cinder explained.
"That asshole," Leeann fumed.
"He also touched her. He ran his hand through her hair and put his hand on her shoulder," Adam added.
"Did you three go to the police? Because if you haven't we would be right now!" Leeann said standing up in a huff.
"Yeah, we went, but they won't do anything unless more people besides just Amy came forward," Lizzie said.
"Get your coats, we're reporting him right now," Leeann said as she ripped her coat off the hook by the door and stormed out of the house. The three kids looked at each other and slowly moved for the door.
"When are you going to tell Mom about the letter you got today?" Adam asked.
"I'm not," Cinder sighed.
"But Cin this is something you've been wanting for years!" Adam said.
"But I'm grounded now and it's taking place in two weeks. Mom's not gonna unground me by then!" Cinder exclaimed.
"What are you two talking about?" Lizzie asked.
"Today in the mail I got a letter from the people that run the Junior Surfing Championships. They want me to go to Hawaii in two weeks for the competition. Apparently they were at my last competition that I won. But now that I'm grounded, Mom'll never let me go," Cinder said as they climbed into the car.
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"Well, today has been an interesting day, hasn't it?" Adam joked as he sat on the edge of Cinder's bed. She looked up from the picture she was making with coal and smiled at him.
"Yeah, I just hope we don't have anymore days like this. I don't think I can handle it," she chuckled lightly.
"So looks like we'll be having Vice Principal Flair instead, huh?"
"Yeah, I mean he may not be like Bischoff in the sexual harassment area, but he favors Paul and them far too much. They're gonna run the school," Cinder said shaking her head as she stared down at the picture of some tribal designs. "What do you think?" She held up the pad of paper to Adam and he smiled.
"It looks great sis. You're really talented, in like EVERYTHING! Ya know, it kinda makes me sick," Adam joked.
"I can't believe I'm gonna have to pass up this surfing opportunity!" Cinder exclaimed as she slammed her body against her headboard.
"C, you don't have to. Just tell Mom. She knows how much this means to you. I'm sure she'll let you go. It is just a weekend. You'll only have to miss Friday afternoon classes," Adam said.
"Stupid Charlie! This is all his fault!" Cinder frowned.
"Yeah, I know. It's always his fault, but you have to jump at this. Just talk to Mom. Please? I mean the prizes are awesome! A brand new board and all the equipment you could want. Plus 1000 bucks to the winner. And there's always that possibility that you could get picked by Roxy to be their next model," Adam said.
"Adam, there's really no point. Just forget it," Cinder sighed as Lizzie walked tiredly into Cinder's room. "Why are you tired?"
"It's all that tongue actions she's been getting from Shannon," Adam teased causing both Cinder and Lizzie to hit him in the head with pillows. "This is why I never hang out with you two! I always end up injured!" He stood and walked out of the room, waving to the two girls.
"Personally, I think you should tell your mom about the letter," Lizzie spoke as she laid down across Cinder's bed.
"Oh not you too!" Cinder laughed.
"Hey, I could get a trip to Hawaii. I say if you've got the opportunity to go to some tropical paradise, you jump on it!" Lizzie laughed.
"You just wanna check out the hot surfers."
"Nah, they're really not my type. I'll take my Shannon over them any day."
"I'm sure you would," Cinder laughed. "How are you two doin anyways?"
"Great. I don't think I could ask for a better relationship right now."
"That's good. You deserve it. I mean you don't totally have the best parents in the world, ya know? Always leaving you by yourself for weeks or sending you off to family's houses," Cinder said.
"Well, your father isn't exactly Mr. Perfecto either," Lizzie responded.
"Yeah, well, I wouldn't know. The damn bastard walked out on us," Cinder said angrily.
"I know you're gonna hate me, but maybe you should find him. Get some of these unresolved issues resolved."
"Lizzie, I'm tired, I've had a long day, I'm goin to sleep," Cinder sighed as she crawled under her blankets.
"Fine. Goodnite Cin," Lizzie said as she shut the door behind her, turning the lights off on her way out.
"Believe me Lizzie, I want to find him. Mom just won't let me," Cinder said quietly to herself.
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"Cinder, may I speak with you for a second?" Leeann asked her daughter as she walked into her room. Cinder nodded and her mother walked to her bed, sitting on the corner. "Adam told me about the letter you received yesterday."
"I'm gonna kill him! Mom, I'm not asking to go. I realize that I'm grounded," Cinder said closing up her English book.
"Sweetie, you should have told me about it. This is something very special and important to you. Why didn't you tell me about it?"
"Because I knew you'd say no. I know I'm in massive trouble for getting in a fight with Lisa Marie. So I didn't want to hear the rejection."
"Honey, you're going," Leeann smiled.
"Yeah, okay," Cinder laughed as if her mother was joking.
"Honey, listen to me, you are going to Hawaii," Leeann repeated.
"I'm going to Hawaii?!" Cinder squealed. "AHH!!! Thank you so much Mom!"
"You love surfing, and I understand that. I'm not trying to stop you from doing something you love and are very good at. Now, when is it?"
"In two weeks," Cinder answered brightly.
"Oh honey, I can't get work off in that short of notice," her mother said. Cinder's once bright Copeland smile faded.
"Oh I understand," she said sadly.
"Cinder, I'm sorry."
"It's okay, I didn't want to go anyways."
Leeann put her hand on Cinder's cheek and smiled at her. "C, I'm gonna see what I can do to get you there. I promise you'll be there."
"Mom, don't worry about it."
"You deserve this. You've been surfing for 10 years. You've won so many championships. You should be there."
"I'll take her!" Adam yelled excitedly as he burst into his sister's room.
"Oh no. No way in hell will I allow my two teenage kids and niece travel the islands of Hawaii by themselves," Leeann smiled.
"Hey it was worth a try," Adam shrugged.
"Don't worry I'll figure this out. I hope I can get money for us all to go as well. That's going to be tough."
"Take it out of my account. I have all that money in there," Cinder offered.
"We'll see. But I will get you there," Leeann smiled.
"Aunt Leeann, Mr. Hardy is on the phone for you," Lizzie announced handing her the phone. Leeann patted Cinder's knee and took the phone as she walked out of the room.
"So, what's with the party?" Lizzie smiled.
"Adam here told Mom that I got that letter about surfing. So now she's trying to figure out a way for me to go. But don't hold your breath. I don't think it'll be happening."
"Well, I have some news for you three," Leeann announced as she walked back into the room, the cordless phone still in her hand. "Get ready for Hawaii because you're all going."
"How?!" Cinder exclaimed excitedly.
"Gil agreed to take you three and his two boys," Leeann smiled.
"Are you serious?!" Cinder smiled jumping up to hug her mom tightly. "Thank you so much mom. I really appreciate this!"
"No problem sweetie. Just remember when you're holding that giant first place trophy who got you there," her mom smiled before kissing her cheek.
"I get to spend a weekend in Hawaii with a bunch of bikini clad girls on the beach? Life is sweet!" Adam rejoiced.
"Adam, you have Alanah," Lizzie reminded him.
"Right, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the scenery," Adam smiled.
"You're such a pig!" Lizzie yelled hitting the back of his head.
"Again, I hang out with you two and get hurt!" Adam complained.
"Get used to it, cause we'll be around that whole weekend!" Cinder smiled devilishly at her partner in crime. They high fived each other and smiled at Adam.
"Oh man. Mom, can I stay home?!" Adam begged.
"Hawaii will be good for you," Leeann laughed. "Besides, you'll have Matt and Jeff there."
"Oh no, he's not turning my one of my best friends into him!" Cinder exclaimed.
"Afraid that he'll like me more than you?" Adam questioned with a grin on his face.
"No, but I just don't want you to corrupt him or something," Cinder replied.
"Alright kids, you can discuss Hawaii and the corruption of others later. Now I think it's time you all went to bed. Love you kids," Leeann smiled as she left the room.
"Hawaii, can ya'll believe that?!" Cinder said.
"It's gonna be an adventure. Fun in the sun, here we come!" Lizzie laughed.
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A/N: Sorry this chapter was so much shorter than normal, but I'm doin this at like midnite, my Jericho is on Jimmy Kimmel, my neck is killing me, and my wrist hurts. I was really gonna do more for this chapter, but I just can't handle it. So, I'll be heading off to bed after I watch Jericho and finish downloading a couple songs.