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A Trip Through Time
Chapter 13: School
Phil looked confused when his great grandson suddenly hung up the phone, before he shrugged and hung up.
The elderly man soon went upstairs to see his time misplaced grandson and his friends reading some old comics that have been saved until then.
"Hey grandpa...you need something?...'Arnold asked as he tore his gave away from his comic.
"Nothing really, just wanted to check and see if you kids were alright...how are you holding up?..."Phil asked.
"Considering the fact that we are 25 years away from home and with nothing interesting to do, just peachy..."Helga said sarcastically.
"That's nice...anyway, dinner will be ready in about an hour..."Phil said.
Suddenly they all heard a crashing noise and some maniacal laughing.
"As soon as I manage to catch the great boar, we will be eating good tonight!...'Echoed, along with some more crazy laughing.
Phil heard this, shook his head and sighed.
"On second thought, I'll order you guys a pizza..."Phil sighed, much to Helga, Phoebe and Gerald's relief.
They rather not find out exactly what grandma is planning on hunting tonight for dinner.
Phil soon went downstairs and Arnold put his comic down and stared at his ceiling, still amazed at how similar it is to the one from his own time, and yet he knows there are differences.
Being 25 years in the future really surprised him and while he isn't allowed to find out exactly what has become of his life, he knows, just by looking at Andy, that his life is great. Andy even said that their life together is great and he doesn't want that to change.
"Man, Andy..."Arnold thought, still feeling pretty fond of the kid who will become his future son.
So yeah, he is still curious as to what became of his life, but the fact that his grandparents are still arrive, he apparently still lives in Hillwood and he ends up having a son as amazing as Andy is proof enough that it is good, as far as he is concern.
Really, he could wait and see what kind of job he will have, who he will marry...yeah, he wants to know but he is willing to wait and have that be a surprise, and even finding out if his parents-
"My parents..."Arnold paused, as the thought came to his mind.
Okay, sure...the thought has popped into his mind a few times since he came to the future. The thing he wanted to ask Andy the most is...if he ever managed to find them or at the very least, of what happened to his missing mother and father.
He wanted to know, but he can't bring himself to ask since Andy made it clear that any and all information regarding their future is off limits. Arnold is trying to be patient, but...well...
"I just hoped that...whatever happens...I at least managed to find out what happened to them..."Arnold thought in a mixture of frustration and longing.
He didn't even tell the other how such a temptation is pretty much killing him, but he can't. His friends here have no idea what it feels like, having the answer to the biggest question in your life so close, and yet, you can't even ask said question, with the risk of hurting so many.
So he remained silent, as he continued to look up at the ceiling, trying to be content with that fact that, regardless of what happens, he still has 25 years of being with his beloved grandparents and a cool son to look forward too.
It will have to be enough for him...for now.
The Next Day
Andy had woken up early, made a quick call to the boarding house and was glad that everybody still seemed to be okay, and then quickly went to the bathroom to get himself ready for school.
His parents noticed.
"Andy...look at you..."Helga said in a stunned voice.
"What is it?..."Andy asked.
"You're up...and dressed...and it's only seven...and it's Monday..."Helga said.
"Yeah, so what?...'Andy asked, not getting it.
"Usually I have to wake you up on Mondays..."Helga commented and Andy was worried she was suspicious.
"I got up early and couldn't get back to sleep...another curse of Mondays..."Andy grumbled, trying to make himself sound bitter, just to throw his mom off.
She giggled and it seemed to have done the trick.
'Well, I have a cure for those Monday's blues...you're favorite blueberry pancakes...'The mother said as she placed a stack of them in front of her first born.
"Alright..."Andy said as he started munching them down.
"Where is dad, anyway?..."Andy asked as he noticed the absence of his father.
"He got an early morning call from the university...he had to leave early in order to deal with something, so I packed his breakfast to go..."She commented.
Soon Megan came to the table, send a glare to her brother and sat at her usual seat...the one with the booster seat.
The two siblings stared at each other, glared and said nothing while Helga placed some pancakes for her daughter.
"Good morning Megan sweetie, did you sleep well?...'Helga asked her little girl ,who immediately smiled at her.
"Yes, mommy...I had a dream that I saw a unicorn and a rainbow...'Megan said, pouring on the cutesy act.
"Oh that's nice...now hurry up you two...I'll help fix you up Megan and then we have to go to school...'She said and her children nodded.
As Helga then went to give Henry his breakfast, there was an uncomfortable silence between Andy and Megan.
Megan continued to glare at her brother, while Andy glared back. The two blonde siblings, just ate their breakfast and still sent the other distrusting looks.
"Nosy pest..."Andy thought.
"He's still hiding something...you can't fool me...'Megan thought as she continued to glare at him as she ate her pancakes and drank her orange juice.
Soon their mother came back, with Henry all ready and they soon went inside her car, to go to school.
"School..."Andy thought, his mind still on his younger parents and how much he has to keep this lie going with his regular parents.
And it's only Monday to boot.
Later
At P.S 118
Their mother had dropped them off at school and Andy and Megan soon separated to their respective wings. Since Megan is still in kindergarten, she went to Ms. Polly's class, while Andy still had a good five minutes before homeroom with Mr. Simmons started.
The blonde haired, oblong headed kid walked through the halls and was greeted by several of his friends and acquaintances until he went to his locker and soon saw his best friend and locker neighbor, Kiara Johanssen was already there.
"Hey Andy..."Kiara greeted.
"Hey..."Andy said.. ."I called G this morning, he says that...you-know...are okay..."Andy whispered to her as he opened his locker.
"That's good to hear...so I predict that we will see them again this afternoon..."Kiara said.
"Duh..."Andy said as he closed his locker, only to see Courtney appear, with a flirty look on her face.
"Hi Andy~..."Courtney greeted in a way that made Andy gulp and Kiara to look mad.
"Hey Courtney..."Andy said and Kiara crossed her arms.
"Hey...'Kiara said, trying to control her jealousy.
"So, how's your distant relative Aaron?...'Courtney asked.
Andy was confused for a moment,until he remembered who "Aaron" is suppose to be.
"He's fine...loving Hillwood and all of that...'Andy lied and Courtney kept sending him that smile that gave him the willies.
"That's nice...anyway Andy, if you aren't too busy this afternoon, do you want to go to Slaucens later..."Courtney asked as she fluttered her eyelashes, making Andy gulp nervously.
Kiara, thankfully, intervened on his behalf.
"Sorry, but Andy is busy later..."Kiara said and Courtney glared at her.
"I do believe that Andy can answer for himself..."Courtney said with her hands on her hips.
"She is right...I can't go to Slaucens, going over to G's later..."Andy said and Courtney deflated for a bit, while Kiara got a smug look on her face.
"Oh...okay, maybe next time...'Courtney said before she walked away, but not before sending him a wink.
Andy sighed and rubbed his temples.
"Just when is she going to understand that I only like her, not like-like her..."Andy groaned, before he turned to Kiara.
"Forget about her, we have more pressing matters and you know it..."Kiara said as she closed her locker.
Andy agreed and the two of them then went to Mr. Simmons class before the bell rang and they risked getting tardies. All the while, Andy hoped his time traveling guests were okay.
In Mr. Simmon's class
Andy and Kiara took their usual seats, that were right next to each other and saw the bald, graying, elderly man who served as their teacher, Mr. Simmons.
"Good morning class...'The old man said cheerfully.
"Good morning Mr. Simmons...'The students all said in union.
"I trust that everyone had an extra special weekend...'The bald teacher asked.
"You have no idea...'Andy muttered to himself, while Mr. Simmons started with attendance.
During this time, Keisha, Adam and Freddy, his best friends after Kiara, tried to talk to him since they sat around them.
"So Andy, how's that cousin of yours or whatever and his friend?...'Adam whispered to him.
"He's find...he's staying with my great grandpa during his time here...'Andy answered as he whispered back.
'Word around the candy store is that you got into another fight with W.J and beat him again...'Freddy whispered to him.
"He tried to bully my relative and I had to do something about it...'Andy whispered back.
"I can't believe you got into a fight and didn't invite me...'Keisha muttered, before a smirk came on her face..." So, tell us...was it just W.J or did he have his goons with him?...'Keisha asked, clearly interested.
"He had Edgar, Spike, Nick and Joe with him, not that it made any difference...'Andy said, making his friends look impressed.
It's no secret that Andy is the strongest kid in the entire fourth grade, and it was their luck that he is the fourth grade's unofficial body guard to boot. W.J and his cronies can try, but they have never been able to beat Andy, whether it be a street fight or a match.
"Save all that strength for the match...remember that next weeks match is to tell whether you or W.J will make it to the regionals this year..."Keisha pointed out.
"I made it to the regionals three years in a row and it will be four this year..."Andy said with pride.
Suddenly Mr. Simmons came by, apparently having noticed their conversation.
"Children, please...social conversations can be had on their own time..."Mr. Simmons chastised, causing the kids to flinch.
"Sorry Mr. Simmons...'Andy, Kiara and the others all said in union and thankfully he left them off with a warning.
Andy focused on his teacher but his mind went back to the match next week. He has been so worried about this younger parents and godparents that he actually forgot about it.
"Calm down Andy, everything is still under control and no matter what, you can handle time travel and the tournament...just relax...'Andy thought as he tried to continue with the class lessons.
Next period
Soon it was Andy's best and favorite class of all.
Gym class...
Coach Tucker Wittenberg appeared and blew his whistle.
"Okay kids, today we will be doing gymnastics today and for those who don't care enough to know, it's the jumping and flipping kind of sports...'The coach said, making the others, besides Andy, groan.
"First off, cart wheels...first one up, is Shortman, Andy..."Coach Wittenberg said and Andy made a face at that.
Andy sometimes hated going first, but since this is in alphabetical order sort of thing, he has no choice here. The blonde haired boy got into position and easily did a triple cartwheel with grace and balance, causing the teacher and those who watched to applaud.
"Nicely done, Shortman...Nicely done...'The coach said, impressed, before he had the next kid go, who clumsily, barely managed to get it done.
After every did the cartwheels, it was time to do the next activity , which is the splint jump, which Andy also managed to get easily done. After that, it was the front handspring, which he also had down.
Andy continued with gym class, all the while, he kept worrying about his younger parents, hoping that no matter what, they are okay. It's times like this that it truly felt that school was just too agonizingly slow.
He just wanted to get his younger parents back to where they belong, make sure that time doesn't change and for everything to go back to normal and he knows that they will...He just hoped he could wait a whole week until then.
Yeah, he really does not like Mondays.
-To be continued-
Next time on A Trip Through Time
Temptations
REPLIES to my loyal and totally awesome reviewers:
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