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Aunt Millicent was not happy. Not as the least bit.

She threatened to 'teach Wendy a lesson she'd never forget' but in the end, decided to shoo her off to school. Wendy Darling arrived at St. Georgina's Primary School for Proper Young Ladies. Many of the uniformed girls walked by her, giggling and pointing at her secretly. They must have read the article.

She was thankful to find Donna and Susan at lunch/free time under the huge oak tree outside the school.

They smiled widely at her. Donna said, "So, who's the mystery guy in the paper?"

Wendy moaned, "Please, I don't want to talk about it. Aunt Millicent had a fit."

"Come on, give us the juicy details!" Susan begged.

Wendy took a bite out of her sandwich and swallowed, "His name is Peter Pan, he-"

Donna held up a thin hand, "Hold on, Peter Pan? The Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up?"

She frowned, "Precisely, how do you know that?"

Susan crossed her arms, "Wendy, everyone knew that story since they were babies. I personally don't like being lied to."

"But, it's true -!"

Donna shook her head, and one of the familar girls Justice walked over, "Hey, the older girls are going to field behind Border, want to come?"

Donna and Susan nodded, leaving Wendy behind. She followed behind them. Border stood for Border's Secondary School of Gentlemen. It was an all boy's school, teaching boys how to become men, the eldest girls got to roam the pasture just behind it and met guys there; eating lunch and flirting. Wendy saw plenty of girls and boys sitting in the grass, flirting noticeably and snogging on the blankets.

Talk about public displays of affection.

She stumbled over a picnic basket when a hand seized her, Byron had her by the elbow and had a look of turmoil on his face, "I saw you in the newspaper."

Wendy whispered, "Let me go Byron, don't start a fuss." His eyes flashed and he took hold of her wrists, "When were you planning on telling me you're seeing someone else!" She whispered, controlling her trembling voice, "Byron, let me go, please." Byron threw her back and she lost her footing, striking her head against a tree. Wendy saw stars in her eyes as her friends ran over to help and he grabbed her again. Someone got there before the girls could assist.

Byron was suddenly thrown onto his stomach and Wendy fell to her knees as she gazed dazedly at her redeemer.

Peter Pan glared at Byron, "Stay away from Wendy."

"You!"

One look at Peter's furious eyes and he took off, Donna and Susan stared at him gawking. Peter helped Wendy to her feet and asked concerned, "Are you alright?"

Wendy rubbed the bump on the back of her head, "Yeah, I think I'll live." She turned to her friends, "Oh, Donna, Susan, meet the Peter Pan."

They nodded at him, mouths still wide open and Peter flashed a mild grin that made them both sigh thoughtfully. He still had an arm around Wendy, "Who was that?"

"Someone very aggravating but don't worry about him. Hopefully he'll never hassle me again." Wendy perceived as a crowd of girls were circling around them, a few winked in Peter's direction.

A certain snobbish girl named Bethany walked passed them, giggling and pursing like lips, making a kissy sound.

Wendy reassuredly heard Peter say, "Wendy, let's go somewhere less crowded."

They walked away, Wendy's friends encouraged her. Peter and Wendy wandered far into the nearby meadow, an ackward silence fell around them.

She sat down and tucked a strand of her long hair behind her ear, "I - I don't know you went to Border." Peter sat down beside her, "My parents made me attend." He smiled, "It's nice to know we're close by." Wendy looked at him and couldn't agree more, she murmured, "I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you when you grew up."

Peter said, "It's ok."

Wendy pulled her knees to her chest, "Do you miss Neverland?" He smirked, "Sometimes, I do really miss Tink."

She gazed skyward, "I'm sure she misses you." Peter took her hand and held it to his face a moment, "Do you remember how we first met?" Wendy laughed, "Yes. I thought you were such an odd thing, trying to stick your shadow back on with soap!"

They chuckled, Peter replied, "I thought you were the most amazing creature. Deep inside myself, I always thought of you more."

She basked in glowing happiness that emerged from herself and Wendy had to get up, "I should be going, we'll be late for classes."

"There is a Cermonial Ball at a Town Hall. Will you be present there?"

Wendy nodded, "Yes, why?"

He leaned over, whispering in her ear, "I will meet you at the grandfather clock near the entrance." Peter slowly walked away, letting her hand go at the last second.

With shivers down her spine, Wendy shouted, "I will be there!"

Her russet curls drifted around her eyes as she added softly,"I promise."

Unfortunately when Wendy got back, the Headmistress was waiting, waiting to give her a long confinement. Bethany peeked behind her, grinning evilly.

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