Chapter 8: Reactions

Fiona finally figures out where that came from and is now going to put Van to the test.

Second period goes by quickly and Van still wonders how to ask Fiona to the dance. The two are out in the hall lingering a bit before 3rd period.

"Math was boring. All those angles and things will give you a head ache." Van complains.

"Well let's just say that's a way of how the acute angles getting to know the equations." Fiona says hoping to make a certain answer rise.

"Heh I guess it is." Van says through small laughter. Their private happy moment is cut short for when Thomas shows up.

"Hello Fiona. Ready for third period?" Thomas asks now standing to her side.

"Um yeah. Van meet me after 3rd period so we can chat some more ok?" Fiona says smiling at Van.

"Oh sure, no problem." Van says smiling back. Fiona walks away with Thomas trailing of course. Watching how Thomas is acting puts a smile on his face.

"That Thomas tries too hard." Van says walking off to his third period class. While walking to his class, Irvine happens to spot him and walks with him.

"Hey man what's up?" Irvine says as Van breaks his trance.

"Oh hey Irvine. I'm confused on how to asks Fiona to the dance." Van says now approaching his class.

"Just ask." Irvine says.

"It's not that easy. It's easy for you because you and Moonbay do everything together. I bet she's your date right?" Van asks as Irvine's cheeks turn red.

"Hey we are going just as friends." Irvine says defending his point.

"Mmm Hmmm, anyway it's going to be heard for me due to the fact that I never did this before. I'm use to being asked, but not doing the asking." Van says worrying still.

"Well just kinda slide it into a question or conversation you two have and see where that leads." Irvine says as Van nods.

"That could work. Thanks man." Van says smiling.

"Ok tell me how that goes. I got to get to class." Irvine says running to his class. Van enters his class and takes his seat. Trying to find the right words are going to be tough.

Fiona's Third Period*

The teacher is talking, Thomas is staring at her and not listening and Fiona is trying to figure out a way to get Van to spill.

:::I wonder why he is so nervous to ask me out. He probably thinks I'm going to reject him like most girls have. Oh poor thing::: Fiona thinks to herself now looking around the class and spotting Thomas staring at her.

::::I really wish for once he would stop staring at me and pay attention.:::: Fiona turns back to the front and back to listening.

:::Look at my future wife down there, smelling pretty and looking very beautiful.:::: Thomas thinks to himself, not noticing the teacher standing over him with a yard stick.

"Is my teaching boring you Thomas?" The teacher asks knocking Thomas's concentration off. Thomas slowly looks up at the teacher who is staring at him.

"You're not boring me." Thomas says straightening up.

"Good. Now back to what I was saying." The teacher says going back to the black board.

:::She can really distract a man from his work.:::: Thomas says taking one last look at Fiona.

Lunch*

The third period lunch bell has finally rung and classes are piling out. Van is already at the class for when Fiona gets out. Fiona gathers her things and leaves the class, not with Thomas following this time.

"Why do I have to clap erasers?" Thomas whines.

"When you don't pay attention, you stay after class." The teacher says taking a seat behind the desk to grade papers. Without further protest, Thomas continues to clap his erasers.

Outside of the class*

"I see you survived this class with Thomas again. How do you manage?" Van asks now walking her to her locker.

"Oh I just do. He sits far from me so it's real easy." Fiona says making Van laugh.

"I see he's not following us and being a pain as usual." Van says looking around for Thomas.

"Oh no he has to stay after class to clap erasers. He wasn't paying attention to the teacher." Fiona says smiling. "He Is annoying and that part I can admit myself."

Van laughs as they approach Fiona's locker. She does the necessary steps to open it.

"So what do you want to do for lunch? Hang out or struggle to scarf the food down?" Van asks as Fiona puts her book bag in her locker.

"I would rather do the soda thing." Fiona says now closing her locker.

"Smart move." Van says imaging how awful the food tastes. "That stuff is nasty, so soda will save you."

Fiona laughs this time harder then the last.

"Van you are funny." Fiona says now slowing down her pace with her laughing.

"I try. Want more jokes? I got more." Van offers.

"Maybe later." Fiona says as they walk to the cafeteria.

Study Hall*

The teacher is absent from the class, but the class progresses.

"So what are you doing next Friday?" Irvine asks as Moonbay draws on her binder.

"Oh nothing why?" Moonbay asks looking up from her binder.

"Oh I was just wondering. Something special is happening here and I hoping you can join me." Irvine asks casually.

"Oh really, what might that be?" Moonbay asks leaning forward.

"I don't know, a dance maybe." Irvine says leaning forward.

"Are you asking me out?" Moonbay asks slyly.

"What if I am?" Irvine asks winking.

"Then I think you got your answer." Moonbay says pulling back and going back to her drawing. Irvine grins as he watches her as she continues to draw.

::::I wonder how she would look in a dress.:::: Irvine asks himself as she stares at her.

Middle of the room*

"So there is this dance next Friday that's going on. Wanna trash it?" Raven asks looking at the poster.

"I don't think you have to ask me that." Reese says smiling.

"You bring the crazy glue and I'll bring the feathers. I really hate the principal so he's first." Raven says grinning.

Lunch*

Van and Fiona are outside enjoying the fresh air and sodas. They have found a bench and are sitting on it talking. Van is still struggling to ask about the dance.

"Fiona, there Is something I want to say to you." Van starts, but stalls.

"Yes?" Fiona asks putting her pop down to listen.

"Well I have this friend who really likes this girl and they are really good friends too. Well he's scared to ask his female friend out to a certain party that will be occurring soon." Van explains without using real names.

"Ok go on." Fiona says.

"Ok well, if you could help him out, what would you say to him or what advice would you give?" Van asks hoping not to be obvious.

"Well I would say if these two friends are really good friends, then he could just simply ask her out, but only as a friend since he doesn't feel comfortable asking her the other way." Fiona explains now clearing her voice for another answer. "And yes Van I would love to."

Van's eyes brighten up hearing that answer.

"I hope I'm not rushing you into this." Van says.

"Oh not at all. This will be my first time at a dance with a guy. The other dances at my other school, they had separate days for dances for boys and girls. The girls would go one night and that following night the boys have their time." Fiona says sighing. "It was terrible."

"I can imagine." Van says comforting Fiona. "I'll make this a night you will have in memory forever."

Fiona turns to Van with a smile.

"I have no doubt you will." Fiona says giving van a warm smile.

Class Detention*

Thomas is on his last with clapping erasers.

"Am I through yet?" Thomas asks turning to the teacher.

"Not just yet. You have to clean the black board." The teacher says now hearing Thomas's groaning.

"The price you pay for not paying attention." The teacher says still grading papers.

Thomas looks out the window at the two on the bench, wishing he was out there enjoying It with them.

"This really and personally sucks." Thomas sulks now picking up the sponge to cleans the board.

Ok it ends here. If it seems the story was fading out in parts it's because I'm having a sugar crash. But I hope you did like it and please review telling me how you liked it. Flamers save your breath.

Thanks.