A/N: As promised and as it was given to me, here is something which I wrote for Aquila Tempestas on the eve of Christmas. We don't know each other much, but through this at least, we got talking, which I would consider a start ;P Since you said you would like something light-hearted, I decided to post the third chapter of this for you, with a little sprinkle of RobertXJulia (Do tell me how it was, okay?)

And a Merry Christmas to everyone – the readers and writers alike, with a wish that everyone gets the strength to get over the losses of 2020 and 2021 brings a lot of delights, desires and cold evenings.

Again, as this the characters are passing notes here, their handwriting will be different which is indicated by different fonts. Here's the guide:

1. Hilary: Normal

2. Tyson: Bold

3. Kai: Normal Underlined

4. Ray: Italics

5. Tala: Bold underlined.

6. Julia: Italics underlined

7. Robert: Bold Italics

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Ah, here we are together in the Detention room again, marking papers of 11-year olds. How romantic, don't you think?

You're not even one percent sarcastic, don't even try.

You wound my pride, sweetheart.

Great. Go repair it.

I think you saying yes to my proposal of going on a date will help.

Down the lane, second store from the right, ask for a band-aid. That'll help more.

Honestly Tala, your ominous presence is half of the reason why Hilary keeps refusing.

Do you even know what 'ominous' means?

He read it last evening, and he's been hung up on that word ever since. Kai nearly threw him in the pond when he used it the 25th time.

The most surprising thing in this entire narration is that Granger can read.

Fuck off Valkov. How else do you think I was writing the responses?

You're sitting beside Kai. Who knows, he might be reading for you. It's all a part of babysitting duties ;)

I won't give warnings.

Kai, you look pissed you off and Tala has that look which says he pissed you off. Was there a fight or something?

If yes, it won't do well to the Football team if the captain and vice-captain start taking detours to detentions.

If yes, then Kai couldn't you have been kinder so as to break Tala's nose?

Shut up Granger. We're just here because the top contenders for head girl and head boy have a detention too and I wanted to have a look at the frowning face of Miss Fernandez. Kai is just pissed off because I dragged him here to give me company.

No, this is just an excuse for you to get out of the Chemistry remedial class.

Actually Kai, you can't fault him. That's the reason I'm here too. Plus, it's not every day you see the going-to-be head girl and head boy serving detention.

Chemistry is a good subject. You guys are pathetic.

Chemistry is a pathetic subject. We guys are good.

And how can you not enjoy the look on Robert's face? It will actually make a kid piss in his pants.

Exactly Tyson, beware.

Last I checked, I was the bravest here.

Last I checked, you cannot kill a spider.

Last I checked, you cower before Kai.

Last I checked, you run away from an angry Hilary.

Last I checked, you fear Julia finding out that you dropped wine on her dress.

Last I checked, I disowned you all as my friends.

Last I checked, Kai told something very interesting.

Last I checked, Julia is in a foul mood.

Guys, no! I love you all, I swear on my unborn kids I love you all. It was just a joke. Let's call it a truce, okay?

Last I checked, we were 'disowned' ;)

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YOU DID WHAT TYSON GRANGER!?

Nothing

Do not lie! Ray just told me everything and if you were planning to reach home alive after this detention I swear to God, you will not!

But Ray is lying! Julia, you honestly think I will do this? Me? Tyson Granger? You're my nearest and dearest friend Julia! If you're teeth, then I'm the gums. If you're the right shoe, then I'm the left shoe. If you're the TV, then I'm the remote! Your things are like my own kids!

….. I suddenly understand why Hilary keeps refusing to go out with you.

Is it because my sense of humor is way ahead of what her tiny brain can keep up with? I knew it.

I'm not forgiving you, Tyson. That dress cost a lot and Raul had to save from his pocket money to gift me that on my birthday. You're not getting off the hook that easily, mark my words.

You'd like a knife, Julia?

Ray are you my friend or hers?

Hers.

You disowned us. We are just playing our part.

Robert, you're going to be the head boy, help me out. Your future female counterpart is going to kill me.

Can I not be involved in this?

Considering that I got dragged here, I don't think you stand much chance.

Honestly, don't these kids have better things to do than to engage in this infernal behavior of passing notes and gossiping? And Tyson, you really should apologize, denial of one's own faults is not the character of respectable men.

Bold of you to put Tyson in the category of respectable men.

Or 'men', in general.

He's our oldest baby.

Fine. I accept my mistake and I am very sorry for that. I didn't do it on purpose, but I was scared about you finding it out, Julia. I apologize for it. Just don't kill me and I will do everything you say, I promise.

No.

Please?

NO.

It's okay, let him be. Besides, you do have an election to win and killing him would damage your reputation. You can thrash him all you want after next week.

...Fine. Apology accepted. Promise filed for later use. Now fuck off from here before I change my mind.

Thanks Julia and I owe you one too, Robert.

My pleasure.

Just look at that grin plastered on his face. I swear he would have been in tears by now had you not interfered.

Well, I can't let a deserving candidate like you slip on the chance to become the head girl just because of a lapse of self-control.

Sometimes, I can't tell the difference between you trying to flirt or just being your smug, 'look-my-pride-is-even-taller-than-your-height' self.

Let's settle on the former. It's in our advantage, if we are getting into positions soon.

Sometimes, I can't tell the difference between you purposely writing double-meaning sentences, or just being unsuspecting and mistaken.

Let's settle on the former. It's in our advantage, if we are getting into positions soon ;)

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I'm back.

I'm disappointed.

How did Julia not kill you, Tyson?

Ah well, no one can stay angry with a guy as good-looking as me, right?

Down the lane, left turn from the third corner, 2nd building across the street, 4th floor - therapist's office. He might help in curing your delusions.

Why the fuck do you keep intercepting and hijacking my notes to Hilary?

As a friend, I'm saving her from the repeated exposure to you.

Tala, honestly, marry me.

Any day you say ;)

My will to live left this conversation.

I propose a summer wedding, by the beachside.

I want my gown with a pinkish hue.

My will to live left this planet.

Come back, I need someone to polish the boots at the wedding!

I nominate Kai to be the Best Man, and Julia as the Maid of Honor.

Accepted, except the speech part.

Accepted, but Tyson's getting me the new dress.

My will to live left this fucking solar system.

Goodbye, Tyson. We'll miss you.

Count me out of 'we'

Me too

Me three

Is today 'Tease Tyson day'? Why the hell am I getting picked for?

The world is a ruthless place.

More so for babies who disown their families. I read an article yesterday regarding how, if you get kidnapped, they pluck your eyes out and make you beg for a living.

Shut up I'm not a baby!

Yes you are. Ever wondered why we let you win all the time? Why you are the shortest among us?

That's just faulty genes, okay? I'll grow taller in a year or two. Besides Kenny is shorter than me, what will you say to that?

He's a mini baby.

And Daichi?

He's the micro baby.

Fuck off guys. You can't just insult the 3 times nominee for the Most Desirable Guy of the school like this, okay?

And exactly who are you talking about?

If you are the nominee, then I sure as hell won those awards.

Excuse me kids, I get asked to present these awards.

...Remind me why I don't go to a girls' school.

I think what Tyson meant was the 'Most Despicable Guy' of the school. Then the line-up sure makes sense.

You don't have to be jealous of our eminent honors, Fernandez.

Why would I be jealous of people who take a bath only once in a week?

That's a very baseless allegation!

Exactly, Tyson gets a shower once in 10 days. Oh God Julia, get your facts right! XD

Fuck, really? That's news! But I suppose it is okay actually, even Hilary and I don't take a bath in winters XD

WHAT!?

What?

HILARY TACHIBANA YOU HARASS ME EVERYDAY FOR THAT!

Who? Me? No. Never. Not even once.

THIS IS UNFAIR!

It's a proof of your idiocy Granger if you thought any sane person would venture in the bathroom to take a bath when it is literally snowing outside, right future wife?

Absolutely, future husband.

My will to live left this whole damn universe.

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Passing notes should be banned.

Yes. Their snickering is nauseous.

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PS: Once again, Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, with the hopes that 2021 has none of the losses we faced in 2020 and that things soon improve for everyone.