Me: Ok, I have to tell you all of my characters have escaped into my house and the boys are driving me insane. The Guys: Are not! Me: Uh, yeah you are. You just cleared out an entire fridge full of food and my mom just went shopping! Anderson: We were hungry, it wasn't like you were going to feed us. Danny: Yeah, you kept us in your closet! Geoff: It was really small in there. Sean: And cramped. Sabrina: While we're on the topic, which one of you was necking me? Danny: ((cough)) Me. Sabrina: Damn, you're good- Geoff, Rob, Anderson, Charlie, Sean and Me: TOO MUCH INFORMATION! Danny and Sabrina: Party poopers. Me: Uh huh, I don't think so guys, my parents are already pissed enough that you're here, let's not get in more trouble, ok? Charlie: Where's your sketchbook? I'm bored. Me: I'll get it for you in a second, just wait for me to post the chapter.
"No!" said Sabrina as we moved into the finally finished girl's dormitories. I set my bags down on one of the beds. "Yes." I told her.
"No way, you got the book?" I was telling her about the book I had lifted. The dorms had been finished a day ahead of schedule, so the parents were hanging around and helping their kids get rearranged. We had had the fortune of getting assigned a room together. The boys of my former dorm didn't look all that sorry to see me go as I packed up. Anderson and crew hung ominously in the doorway. I said nothing to them about our deal as I dug my possessions from their spots and moved them out. Theo had wanted to come to see the campus and meet my 'friends', what he'd really done was made everyone want to pull their hair out. The teachers took one look at him and shuddered. I cheerfully told a few of them he would be attending as a freshman and some of them looked like they would have rather have a dragon in their class than Theo. I had the book safely in my suitcase, I hadn't mentioned it to the others yet. But I had it and they would find out at dinner. So, back to talking to Sabrina.
"Yes, I got the book and when we have the first meeting, you're coming." I told her. "Me?" she squeaked.
"Yes," I said, "You are coming whether you like it or not. I refuse to be the only female."
Sabs shook her curly copper head and pushed her glasses back up her nose. My dad was still around here somewhere. I could see the Prix, so I knew he hadn't left. Part of the reason I wasn't telling anyone other than Sabs that I had the book. It was hot item, and I wasn't in the mood to be caught. I was unpacking my things and spreading them around the new smelling room. It was slightly more modern than my previous one and definitely more comfortable. The contractor had put in carpeting as a freebie for messing up. Of course, this meant I had the chore of vacuuming, but no more cold feet in the morning!
There was a clattering in the hallway and my dad came into view with Sabs' father in tow. How do I know? It was the general nerd look, and glasses. Dad had my flute case in hand. I grabbed it, feeling stupid for forgetting it in the car in the first place, after all, my flute was my baby. Introductions were made. Steven Meeks passed onto his daughter a distinct nerdy look and frizzy copper hair, although he didn't have much left. I knew that put my dad in good spirits. The ladies man he once was would go through shock if he knew that his hair line was receding. Sabrina's twin brother and sister had met Theo and they were running around our room at an astonishing pace. Kyle and Lola were only seven, but they kept up with Theo. Sabs and I grabbed our siblings and made them stand. Both fathers were laughing hard.
"Oh be quiet!" I said to my father as I handed the little demon off to him.
"Oh, Lottie, that was just to funny!"
"My name is CHARLIE, not Lottie, CHARLIE."
"Well, we certainly know which side of the family she gets that from." Mr. Meeks commented to Dad.
"Yep, she's a lot like me."
"I'm standing right here." I reminded them.
"Oo, there's a boy in the hallway, I thought this was a girl's room."
"It is." I said peeking out into the hallway. Anderson was leaning against a wall with a smile that only broadened as I caught his eye.
"I think I'm going to go know." Meeks said, oblivious to anything but the squirming twins.
"I'll call soon!" Sabs yelled after him as he vanished down the hall.
"Bye Charlie." Dad said rumpling my hair. He took a glance at Neil before he dragged Theo off. My brother's parting words were, "No kissing LOTTIE!"
"You're not allowed in here!" I hissed at Anderson. He grinned cockily. "Out!" I said. I went to shut the door, but he put his foot in the frame and stopped it. Pushing it back open he leaned in. "Did you get it?"
"Of course." I ceded. "Now get lost before we're both up to our eyeballs in trouble." He quirked an eyebrow. I lifted my foot a little. "Don't make me use this, ask Rob." He moved his foot and moved off. I shut the door and found that it had no lock to keep out unwanted persons. Sabs and I talked about everything we possibly could until the bells rang for dinner. We struggled at high speed into our uniforms and ran down the corridor with a few other girls. I came to a magnificent sliding stop in the dining hall on the freshly waxed floors. My heavy shoes left black skid marks. I was reprimanded firmly by the Trig teacher, an older chap by the name of Foster. As soon as his back was turned, I gave him the finger. The whole hall was sent into laughter and no one could figure out why.
As I ate my way through a plate of spaghetti and meatballs, I felt a rustling around my feet. Piqued, I looked under the table and nearly killed Sean and Geoff. They were on their hands and knees beneath our feet and looking up skirts. They grinned sheepishly at me as I threatened them.
"Neil says tonight at one, the main hall." Whispered Sean. "We're going out." Added Geoff. I rolled my eyes and sent them on their way back to their seats saying if they didn't go directly there I would expose them. I had a feeling that a paddle was still stored in the headmaster's office for such occasions.
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I was awake at twelve. An hour earlier, but it was a good thing because very foolishly I hadn't left my flashlight out and it took me fifteens minute to find it. I needed twenty to prize Sabrina from her bed, get dressed and hide the book on my person. I pulled my hood low over my face and tried to feel mysterious. I couldn't do it. Sabs and I eased open the door and crept out into the murky hallways. It took us ten minutes of being lost before we found the main hall. Five forms melted out of the shadow. I could make out Anderson as he was tallest. I switched my light on and flashed it over the book. Anderson nodded.
Rob led us over the rough terrain to the cave. Swift and silent as shadows we were. The beams of flashlights bounced and swerved madly as their beholders moved. I switched mine off and ran ahead. I hid behind a crevice in the rocks of the cave. When Rob and the others came into view, I leapt out and shone my light in my face. "Arg! I'm a Dead Poetess!" I said in a spooky voice.
"Dead Poetess?" some on asked.
"Well, duh." I answered. "I'm not a guy am I? Therefore I am a poetess." I told them in a logical tone. I ducked into the cave with the other six behind me. The seven flashlight illuminated the cave and played over the relics of a bygone Society. I found myself a spot on an outward jutting rock and took out the book. I flipped to the front where the opening message was written. Sabs, who was sitting next to me and very afraid, I could tell, looked over to see what I was reading. She raised her eyebrows at the bold poem. I waited until the rest of the boys had found a place to sit and were relatively comfy. Then I started up.
"We are here to re-reconvene the Dead Poets Society. With the addition of a few Dead Poetesses." I added. "Meetings will be conducted by myself and the other new members present." The others nodded in response; Sab's glasses caught the light and glinted sending sparkles everywhere. I took a deep breath and plunged. "I went to the woods because I wanted to live deliberately. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life."
Me: There we go! Charlie: Why were Geoff and Sean under the table? Me: It was their idea… Sean and Geoff: Yeah Charlie, you weren't supposed to kick us on that first take. Charlie: Well, what the hell else was I supposed to do? Anderson: I don't know, maybe just gone with something for a change? Rob: Yeah, do you have to argue about everything? Charlie: Shut up, this chapter had way too much toilet humor in it. Me: Charlie! See the Ben and Jerry's? Good girl, fetch! ((tosses the ice cream)) Rob: Is that all it really takes to keep her happy? Me: Yup. Hey, where are Sabs and Danny? ((she gets up from her computer and checks the closet. They are making out)) Anderson, Charlie, Rob, Geoff and Me: IT BURNS! Sean: Woo hoo! Me: Danny, step away from the nerd! Sabrina: Hey! Me: I need to go sort out some problems… Rob: No freaking kidding. Me: Oh shut up, think about what I can make you do. Rob: I'd rather not, thank you very much. Me: Then shut it. And to all who read, there will be chapters 10 and 11 posted on Saturday and Sunday of this weekend!