Chapter 15 Offer accepted.
The scene shows Sue Snell, Tommy Ross and Mrs Desjardin in a classroom.
Sue and Tommy sit next to each other, while Mrs Desjardin sits opposite them.
"What did you two do?" Asks Vicky.
"I don't know Vicky". Answers Sue.
She looks at Tommy who doesn't seem to be any wiser then her.
"Yeah right Sue". Says Vicky.
Vicky looks unconvinced.
"Girls, remember this movie shows parts of our future." Says Mrs Desjardin.
The girls and Tommy look at Mrs Desjardin.
"So you say that you don't know why Tommy and Sue are in trouble". Asks Vicky.
"What makes you think Sue and Tommy are in trouble?". Asks Lila Thibodeau.
Vicky turns to her left and looks her friend in the eyes.
"The look on Mrs Desjardin's face".Answers Vicky.
Lila and her twin sister Mary look at the big screen.
"Good point". Says Mary Thibodeau.
Rita:"Come on, Sue".
"You and Chris are best friends".
"We WERE best friends". Says Sue.
"If you two...".
"If you three are planning on playing a
joke on a lonely, defenseless girl...".
Realisation shows up in everyone's face.
"You think that Sue is trying to pull a prank on Carrie?" Says Beth (the nurse).
"Not just Sue, but Sue, Tommy and Chris". Says Mrs Drew.
Everyone in the room looks at Rita Desjardin.
"You know, I can't blame her". Says Tina Blake.
"You have to admit that it is strange".
"A defensless girl?!" Shouts Freddy Delois.
Freddy stands up and points at Carrie.
"The girl can move things with her mind!"
A lot of people in the room can't help themselves and burst into laughter.
"She can put me into a hospital without moving a finger!". Continues Freddy Delois.
Some people stop laughing and look at Carrie.
Carrie is looking at the screen and doesn't seem to notice the stares.
They suddendly feel uncomfortable.
They know that Carrie wouldn't do something like that, but the thought that she can do that isn't a nice one.
Tina Blake walks in the room.
She stands still and listens to the conversation.
"Tina, what did I tell you about respecting other people's privacy!". Says Melissa Blake.
"Sorry, mom". Says a embaressed Tina Blake.
Sue:"This has nothing to do with Chris".
"Or you, Miss Desjardin".
"And for me...".
Tommy:"Listen, with due respect, Miss
Desjardin, this is between Sue and me".
"He is right Rita". Says principal Morton.
The people in the room watch in silence the gym teacher and the principal.
"I am protecting her". Says Rita Desjardin.
"You can't interfere with the personal life of youre students, Rita". Says Mr Frogg.
Rita glares at the teachers and principal.
"Why do I have a feeling this isn't gonna end well?" Whispers Ruth Gogan to Norms Watson.
"I am protecting Carrie!" Says Rita.
"I know Rita, but it is against the rules". Says Mrs Drew.
"Something you and the other teacherd clearly failed at". Says Rita.
Rita claps her hand over her mouth in shock and her eyes grow wide.
The teachers and principal look hurt and ashamed.
"I'm sorry". Says Rita
"We know we have failed Carrie". Mrs Martina
There is a awkward silence between the teachers and principal.
No one knows what to say.
"I think we should continue watching the movie and talk about this later". Says Mr Holt.
Everyone just nods and turns their heads to the screen.
"It's kind of like a private thing".
"And what is the big deal anyway?"
"It's just for one night, right?"
"Famous athletes like
Tim Tebow,
he takes kids to prom all the time
and everyone loves him for it".
"I never thought you could be so arrogant, Ross". Says George Dawson.
Tommy laughs and punshes George in the shoulder.
Rita:"Really?"
"You're hardly a famous athlete".
"This is a really big deal for her".
Tommy:"Listen. it doesn't matter".
"She said no".
Sue:"So you'll try again".
Rita:"Don't".
Tommy:"Okay".
"With who do you agree, Tommy?" Asks Heather.
"Uhhhhhhhh". Says Tommy.
Mrs Desjardin and Sue shake their heads.
Sue:"It's not okay".
Rita:"Tommy",
"When you show up to prom
with Carrie White on your arm,
don't you think you're going to look
the tiniest bit ridiculous?"
The crowd goes silent and turns to Rita.
Rita is pale and faces Carrie.
Carrie looks at Rita with hurt and betrayel in the eyes.
"I don't mean it that way, Carrie". Says Rita.
"So, it is not embarrassing to be seen with me?" Asks Carrie.
Only Rita, principal Morton and the mystery person pick up the double meaning.
"No of course not sweetheart". Says Rita.
Carrie still looks a bit hurt.
"I was trying to stop Tommy for asking again, I think". Says Rita.
Rita gives Carrie a kiss on her forehead.
The crowd looks with smiles at the scene before them.
Well, almost everyone.
"Do those two seem a bit too close, or is it just me?" Whispers agent Maggie Mcgregor to her partners.
Geraldine Jones and Zack Rigger nod.
"Yes, but we can't just jump to conclusions". Whispers agent Geraldine Jones.
"I know, but if those two are in a relationship...". Whispers agent Maggie Mcgregor.
"What is the problem?". Asks agent Zack Rigger his partners.
Agent Maggie Mcgregor glares at him.
"She is underage and her homelife is horrible".
"Such girls are vulnerable and are often taken advantage off". Whispers agent Maggie Mcgregor.
"That is true, but that girl seems to have her gymteacher around her little finger". Whispers agent Zack Rigger.
"Guys we don't know if those two are really in a realtionship, so stop it!" Whispers agent Geraldine Jones.
The two agents nod and stop bickering.
Sue:"We don't care how we look".
"Do we?"
Tommy:"No".
Sue:"Come on".
The scene shows Carrie walking home from school.
She sees Tommy Ross getting out of his car and walking to her house.
"You are going to my-my houssseee?" Asks Carrie.
It takes the crowd just a few seconds to understand why Carrie is so scared.
"Oh shit". Says Cindy Young.
She runs to him.
Carrie:"What are you doing here?"
Tommy:"Aren't you going to ask me in?"
Carrie:"What do you want?"
"You can't be here".
Carrie starts to shake, thinking about how her mother would react on Tommy.
She is going to whip me with Daddy Ralph's old balt and call me horrible names...
She doesn't notice the worried glances that are send to her by the other people in the room.
Tommy:"Right to the point, huh?"
"Cool".
"About the prom".
"You kind of left me hanging".
Carrie:"I already told you".
Carrie looks at the cars behind Tommy.
The crowd looks with worry at the screen.
Tommy:"I know, but I was hoping
that you'd change your mind".
"Girls change their mind all the time".
Carrie:"Why are you doing this?"
Tommy:"Because I want to".
A car that looks a lot like that of Margareth White is behind Tommy.
"Oh no".
Is the thought of almost every single person in the room.
Carrie:"You need to leave".
Rita takes Carrie in her arms and hugs her.
"She can't hurt you". Says Rita.
Rita keeps saying this and feels Carrie relax a bit in her arms.
Tommy:"I'm not leaving until you say yes".
Carrie:"Why is this so important to you?"
Tommy:"Because I think
that we would have a good time".
"And because I think
that what you read in class was cool".
"I looked up that book
in the library myself".
"That's the guy who brought
the temple down. Samson, right?"
The car that looks like that of Margareth White rides out of the street.
Carrie:"Yes".
"And now leave before that crazy mother gets back". Says Romy Wilson.
Yes, okay, I'll go.
Tommy:"I have to be back by 10:30".
Carrie:"Sure, okay. Um..."
Tommy:" I'll pick you up here at 7:00?"
Carrie:"Okay".
Tommy walks to his car and leaves.
Carrie watches him ride away.
The crowd feel their worry go away with.
After a few seconds their relief turns in surprise.
"Wait, Carrie is going to prom with Tommy?!". Says Jessica Upshaw.
The students start to whisper with their friends.
Here is the entire chapter. I hope you all like it. Till next time!