The Road to Happiness, The Long One
A/N: And here we are with Chapter 2, please leave comments/suggestions
SSF (Summary So Far): Cal saved Kara. Kara has invited Cal and Mason to dinner at her parents after school today. Boom, all caught up.
Characters: Cal (Your "average" mysterious male), Mason (Cal's best and most trustworthy buddy), Kara Danvers (Kara Zor-El, AKA Supergirl), Barbara Gordon (Batgirl), Dick Grayson (Nightwing), Clark Kent (Superman), Lois Lane (Superman's wife), and more that aren't quite ready to be presented yet. (Lots of characters are Out Of Character (OOC).)
Chapter 2
"You told Miss Charlemagne we'd be back late right?" Cal asked.
"Yeah, told her we had a dinner date with some friends. She laughed and said, 'Sure, ok then'" Mason replied.
"I swear she's the nicest manager of any orphanage ever," said Cal.
"Dude… 'manager of any orphanage ever'? Why not nicest and best manager ever? It's like you're intentionally trying to provide extra information for an eavesdropper," said Mason sarcastically.
"…there are no words to answer that," said Cal. They laughed and then walked in silence for a bit.
"I've got a game for us when we're bored during school!" Cal exclaimed.
"Achievement unlocked! 'Made at least one game a week for 2 months straight'," Mason laughed.
"Ha ha, anyway, we could bet on specific details about people talking. For example, I could bet Mr. Thereou will say the word 'Exocytosis' exactly 4 times," bet Cal.
"Fine, I'll play, but you better not cheat!" Mason laughed.
"You and I both know I'm still not sure HOW to cheat," sighed Cal.
"So you keep saying…" said Mason. Cal laughed. "Remember to keep your mouth shut tonight."
Cal sighed, "I know."
"First up, Mrs. Keathly in Geometry. Coldest classroom ever, first of seven," Cal sighed.
"I know it's Tuesday, but your sighing is really getting me down man. I mean, I'd rather hear a depressing yawn than your sighing," Mason pointed out.
"I'll keep my sighing to myself," Cal sighed loudly. Mason smiled and shook his head. They walked into their classroom and took their seats.
"Ahhh, seats straight from the arctic circle," said Mason sarcastically. Cal smiled.
"…I'm just saying that Dick is a nice guy, I've met him, and that you should give him a chance," Kara said as she walked into the classroom.
"Ok, I will, but you better not say a word to him!" Barbra blushed. Kara noticed Cal, smiled, and blushed. Cal waved. Kara waved back. Barbara silently poked Kara jokingly. Mason reached over and attempted to poke Cal, but without looking, Cal grabbed Mason's wrist before he could poke him.
"You're supposed to let me poke you!" Mason grumbled.
Cal shook his head, "Not gonna happen."
"It's gonna happen, just you watch," Mason promised. Then the bell rang throughout the school.
"Now class, we are going to be learning about the 5 theorems to prove that 2 triangles are congruent," said Mrs. Keathly, the geometry teacher.
-5 minute break-
"Done with our notes and worksheet for the day. You?" Cal leaned over and whispered to Mason.
"DAMN, it's been like 5 minutes!" Mason said, shocked.
"'We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is ripe to do right'," Cal quoted.
"You know I've never remember quotes about time well… Um… Morgan Freeman? Seems like a Morgan Freeman quote…" Mason guessed.
"Not quite, but Morgan Freeman played him in 'Invictus'…" Cal helped.
Mason sighed, "You and I both know we've never seen that movie."
Cal smiled, "But we DID see the trailer in the previews of one of our favorite movies of 8th grade…"
"8th grade huh? OH! Nelson Mandela!" Mason lit up.
"There you go," Cal smiled. Mason shook his head.
"There, finished. Now what?" Mason asked.
"Now, we play. $5 on the word 'reflexive' coming up 10-15 times." Cal said.
"Ok, but we need rules and or limits." Mason said.
"How about this: $1 for a word said at least oh-so-many times, $5 for oh-so-many times to oh-so-many times, $10 for a summarized sentence that the teacher says, $15 for exact number of times a word is said, and $25 for an exactly worded sentence that the teacher says?" Cal suggested. Mason nodded and agreed.
"What are these rules for?" Kara leaned in and asked.
"Well, we get bored and make up games. This type of game includes betting. NOT GAMBLING, betting. There is a difference." Mason leaned over and answered.
"Well, I've got money, and I'm in." Kara said.
"Wait, maybe we shouldn't do it with money…" Cal started.
"You scared I'm going to take all your money?" Kara joked. Cal narrowed his eyes at her for a second.
"I'll take a challenge any day. All right then, let's do this," Cal smiled. "$5 she says 'reflexive' 10-15 times."
"You're on, I bet $10 she says something along the lines of 'and that's all the time we have for today'," Kara bet.
"You two bet too small, I bet $25 she says 'triangle' exactly 32 times in 5 minutes," Mason said.
"And we're off!" Cal said smiling.
-Break-
"Well, the period's over and Mason bet a total of $125 and won… $25. Kara bet a total of $55 and won… $35. I bet a total of $65 and won… HA! $65!" Cal said triumphantly.
"Wait, let me see that! No way!" Kara exclaimed. She took the paper and looked over the numbers. After thoroughly looking through them she shook her head and slumped in her desk in defeat. Cal took the paper back with a look of shame.
"Now, since Mason lost $100, that's $50 each for me and Kara. Kara lost $20 meaning $10 for each me and Mason. Now the totals are at $35 for Mason, $85 for Kara, and $125 for me," Cal said. They divided up the money properly and left the classroom. Kara and Barbara stopped to talk.
"I think you cheated," Mason joked as they walked towards their next class.
"That's what they all say," Cal replied.
"Soo… What was up with you and Kara today?" Mason asked smirking. "I mean, she actually talked and acknowledged us, mainly you, but us."
"Nothing was happening. She only talked to us cause her and Barbara got moved across the room, we were back where Kara was placed, and you and I both know we're only back there cause we are both disruptive and yet very efficient. Not hard working per se, but efficient." Cal answered. Mason shook his head.
"You keep telling yourself that buddy. I'm pretty sure you save a girl's life and she starts to acknowledge you more…" Mason said. They reached their classroom and walked in. "You know it's true since you have most of your classes with her and she sits relatively near you in each of them… Just watch, she'll happily talk to you for a medium sized conversation at least in each. I'm willing to bet you $90 for it."
"I'm pretty sure you don't even have $90, but I'll take that bet. And when I say I'll take the bet I mean if I win you don't owe me anything, but if you win you get your $90," said Cal. Mason grinned. They sat down in their appointed spots in the front of the classroom.
"Second up, Mr. Thereou, Biology. Two of seven," Cal said slowly.
"Too bad Mr. Thereou doesn't trust us enough to let us be in the back," Mason said.
"I think it's because of your devilish look in your eyes. I mean, I'd keep a close eye on you if you were my student and had that look too," Cal explained. "At least we sit next to each other."
"Yeah, strange isn't it… All our classes together we sit directly next to each other," Mason said suspiciously.
Cal raised his hands in defeat, "Alright, as I've said before, you caught me. But this has no harm to it and you know it."
"True, no harm, but it IS cheating," Mason said smiling.
"What's with you and claiming I'm cheating all the time?" Cal asked smiling.
"We both know you can, so I just feel the need to guess if you did or not," Mason explained.
"You and I both know I don't exactly know HOW to cheat and I WOULDN'T cheat in our games," Cal said.
"I know, I know. I'm just giving you a hard time," Mason laughed. Cal smiled and shook his head.
"Hurry up Kara! We're going to be late!" Barbara rushed in pulling Kara along with her. Kara hurried in and waved at Cal. Cal smiled and waved back. Kara also smiled and sat in the desk directly behind Cal. Barbara sat next her and directly next to Dick.
"Ok, this period we're going to shut up and listen. I think Barbara is finally going to talk to Dick. Who knows, we might even be able to help!" Mason leaned over and whispered. Cal looked at him confused. "I mean, helping's our thing, soo…"
"Oh, that's what you meant. I thought you wanted me to… 'cheat'…" Cal whispered back.
"Oh nah man, this is nature. Shouldn't 'cheat' with nature. I'm just suggesting that we offer advice to Dick if we NEED to," Mason explained. Cal thought about it, then nodded. Mason put his finger to his mouth and smiled. All throughout the class, Mason and Cal quietly took notes about shy Barbara's and Dick's conversation and any thoughts or suggestions they might have. This is how the conversation went:
B: So, uh, how was your night?
D: Not bad, didn't do much other than workout and sleep. You?
C: (…workout honesty? Narcissist…?)
B: *Blushes* I didn't do much either. Just played with my little brother.
M: (…little brother. Siblings is a good 'responsible' sign.)
B: So how does your workout go?
D: Depends on the day, but really it's just your basic push-ups, pull-ups, and various other common workouts.
C: (…)
B: *Blushes again* That's so cool!
D: *Smiles* Yeah, wanna feel?
C: (…)
M: (Same…)
B: Wow, you feel SO strong!
D: I know right! That's what happens when you've been working out since you were 13.
B: 13! Wow, 3 years of working out! Dedication!
C: (…I'm right)
M: (Yeah, I know. Also, 'responsible')
D: Well, you look good too!
B: *Blushes*
D: Well, what are your hobbies?
C: (…he asked first… maybe not narcissistic)
M: (We'll see…)
B: Well, I enjoy reading, jogging, and hanging out with my friends. You?
D: Pretty much the same!
B: That's so cool!
C: (Yeah, no. Not narcissistic. I was wrong.)
M: (We were both wrong. Don't sweat it.)
D: Well hey, are you free Friday night? Maybe I could take you out to dinner then?
B: *Somehow blushing heavier than before* Yeah, I'd like that.
*Bell Rings*
D: Well, see you then.
B: See you!
-Break-
Cal and Mason walked to their 3rd period in silence. Cal opened his mouth to talk, but decided against it.
"Well, that was… interesting," Mason said, breaking the silence.
"To say the least…" Cal said, shaking his head. They walked into Miss Beady's classroom. Cal and Mason walked and sat in their desks.
"Ever wonder where those other 2 doors lead?" Mason asked.
"All the time." Kara and Barbara walked into the classroom. Kara waved at Cal for the 3rd period in a row. They smiled and Cal waved back. The bell rang and everyone took their seats.
"Third up, Miss Beady, English. Three out of seven," Cal said dismissively. Miss Beady walked up to the front of the classroom to begin the class. Before anything could happen, Cal's eyes widened as he felt something was wrong.
*GUNSHOT*