Disclaimer: She's the Man characters were for entertainment purposes in this story only, and they don't belong to me in any way. I do own the storyline though.
Viola stared at her reflection, while she fastened her tie around her collar.
"Okay," she said softly to herself, "you can do this," Viola turned her head left and right to make sure nothing was out of order "You are a dude, a very bad ass hunky dude." She then straightened her uniform and left sideburn "And right now you are pissed at whoever Oliv-" Viola stopped herself sort and stared at herself squarely in the mirror. "Your girlfriend is tutoring." She allowed that fact to sink in for a while, but then shook her head in ironic disbelief.
Viola then grabbed her sling bag and walked out the door.
As 'Sebastian' strutted through the corridors of the school, Viola couldn't help but notice that she was gaining attention from some of the students.
--Sheesh, does Sebastian always get this much attention?-- she thought as she clutched her bag nervously, --Or do I have something on my face?-- she then wiped her face as a few more appraising looks from the girls came her way. Viola then suddenly remembered what Paul had said; 'I don't think Olivia was the only girl that was falling for you as Sebastian you know.' Viola almost stopped dead in her tracks, but before she could even do so, somebody knocked into her from behind, making her stumble.
"Oh hey Sebastian," greeted Andrew genially as he steadied himself "sorry about that." Viola shrugged it off and readjusted her sling bag. As she continued to walk, she found out that Andrew joined her side.
"What's up, Andrew?" she started conversationally. "Oh nothing," he replied distantly as he stared at the top of her head. Before Viola could ask him what was wrong, "Hey, weren't you taller?" he asked squinting at the same spot while his stride matched Viola's pace. Viola's eyes widened and instinctively cleared her throat, deepening her voice, before coming up with a quick reply. "No man," she said, "I stopped growing – you're just getting taller that's all, bro." Viola didn't think it was believable enough, but Andrew accepted it without a cause and continued walking, finally taking his gaze off her head.
"So, uh" Viola continued swiftly, hoping to change the subject of her height, as they turned to another corridor, "how are things going on with you and Paul?" Andrew suddenly faltered in his step but he tried to cover it up by shoving his hands into his pockets, "I think he's mad at me for some reason," he answered looking down and watching his shoes. Silence hanged between them through the busy corridor and Viola broke it quickly, "Well, did you do or say anything to make him mad?" she asked.
Paul looked up, "No, I don't think so…" he answered softly, "But both of you are together, right?" Viola asked without skipping a beat. It took Andrew a while before answering, but his reply came out in little incoherent short stammers. Viola then decided to soon confront Paul about this, but now she had to change the subject. "Okay, cool' she said forcing a hint of disinterest, "Anyway, do you know who Olivia keeps tutoring, Andrew?" she asked. Andrew's mood then changed instantly, glad on the change of topic. But he then had to frown the next second, "Olivia tutoring?" he asked in slight disbelief, "she must be smarter than I thought she was!" he said to himself smiling.
Viola rolled her eyes and quickly caught a glimpse of the library further up. Before she could find a reason to walk away, Andrew saw Toby in the distance and joined his side without saying goodbye to 'Sebastian'.
"Well that was easy." She said softly as she opened the door to the library.
Viola figured out that, if Olivia is in fact tutoring somebody, they are bound to do it in the library. --Unless, Olivia is giving another kind of lesson…-- Viola then shuddered at that thought and quickly reassured herself that Olivia would never do that, not when she has a boyfriend.
Ducking in and out of bookshelves and maneuvering her way through study tables, she couldn't seem to find that particular blonde. Come to think of it, the library was empty.
"Looking for something, Hastings?" Came a voice Viola knew too well. Turning around, she saw the bald and multi-tasking Principal, Heratio Gold. He sat behind a desk with a plaque labeled 'Librarian' on it and he was typing information into a computer. Gold then looked at 'Sebastian' over his spectacles.
Unconsciously clearing her throat, making her voice go deeper once more, Viola replied "Actually I was wondering if there were any tutors for World History."
The Principal now had his back turned on Viola as he categorized some files into a cabinet, "Ah," said Gold, "World History; nothing like a good view of the behind, ey Sebastian?" Fortunately, Gold could not see the face that Viola was making. He then turned around to see 'Sebastian' innocently staring back at him and then cracking one of those bitter sweet smiles. "Well, there is one person who teaches World History here after school, Sebastian." said Principal Gold.
Viola then perked up in interest.
"Olivia Lennox tutors that subject," said the principal waving a file in the air, "but I think she has her hands full at the moment because she is already tutoring someone." Viola shifted her foot as she looked at Principal Gold, clearly waiting for him to say anything else. Unfortunately, the bald man just smiled at 'Sebastian' through his beard.
"Well sir," started Viola deeply, "do you know who she is teaching?" he asked obviously showing no hints of interest.
Before Principal Gold could reply, the phone rang and Gold stared at it; clearly interested at the object and having no more attention for the student in front of him. "Sir, could you just tell me who it is?" Viola tried desperately once more to grab the man's attention as he picked the receiver up, smiling. "I'm sorry Sebastian," replied the headmaster as he covered the phone with his hand and looking at the 'boy', "but I have to take this call it's very urgent."
"But Principal Gold-!" she started before the man held up a hand to silence the twin. "Not now Sebastian!" interjected the headmaster clearly annoyed now, but he covered his annoyance up by smiling once more, "perhaps you could come back here after school, Olivia will most definitely be here." As 'Sebastian' tried to speak once more, Viola knew it was already useless; Principal Gold was already pressing his ear against the receiver and had turned his back to 'Sebastian'.
Viola then pursed her lips in determination as she marched out the library.
--Fine, and when Olivia does get here, Sebastian will be ready.--
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Viola restlessly tapped her pencil against her notebook as she stared lazily at the clock ahead of her. It was the last period of English and the day and Viola could not wait for the bell to ring.
"5…4…" Viola then began hissing the last few seconds under her breath, "3…2…1"
RIIING!
As the bell rung, Viola jumped off her seat and had already swung her packed bag on her shoulders. As she was about the leave, Viola Hastings saw Olivia Lennox walk out the classroom, glancing at her watch as she did so. Viola was about to trail the blonde haired girl when she remembered that she wasn't 'dressed' for the occasion. Viola then stared at her own watch before looking up to see Olivia walk out of the corridor.
The dark haired girl then turned to a corner and went inside the janitor closet.
A few minutes later, the closet door opened slightly and Sebastian stumbled out clumsily. Viola could swear that she was already used to dress up like her brother, she could dress up blindfolded. Viola passed a trophy cabinet and checked her reflection on it to see that nothing was out of place. Flashing herself a cocky smile, Viola readjusted her sling bag and made a beeline for the library.
As 'Sebastian' was about to enter the library, Viola stopped short and thought of another way to 'check up on' the blonde beauty and quickly found a way around the library.
Carefully walking out of the building, Viola made slowly made her way to the stairs outside. She then crouched beside a wall which had the library windows next to it. Before peering into the library, Viola closed her eyes tight and prepared herself for whatever she might see. "Okay, you can do this." Said Viola softly, "You're doing this for Sebastian, remember?" Psyching herself up, Viola drew in a breath and peered into the library through the windows.
It took some time to find Olivia since the library was now packed with students and teachers alike. As soon as she caught sight of the familiar blonde head, Viola's jaw visibly dropped open.
Seating next to Olivia, and quite uncomfortably close to Viola's standards, was none other than the jock that she introduced to Paul the other day. "James." She hissed. Viola was left crouching outside the library staring at both of them.
Olivia seemed intent on teaching the jock but James had other plans on his mind.
Viola watched as James tried to hold her hand every time and when he would fail; he'd put his arms around Olivia and place them on her seat. Olivia would only gaze at him suspiciously through the corner of her eyes. Groping and flirting, James tried his best to catch his tutor's attention. "Why does Olivia keep hanging around this jerk?" asked Viola loudly that she suddenly caught the attention of a younger student who quickly ran away. It was only until Viola saw that James was leaning dangerously close to an unexpected Olivia that Viola suddenly stood up and immediately make her way to the library.
Bursting loudly into the library, Viola looked around and saw that she had caught the attention of some people. Olivia and James were too far into the library to notice. Viola then marched her way to their table.
"So is this the person you have been tutoring for the last few days?" asked Viola as she came up to their table, making both Olivia and James glance up at her in surprise. Olivia seemed shocked and James was annoyed. "Funny how you forgot to mention who it was." continued Viola as she shot James a venomous look. By now, James was looking pissed.
"Please be quiet in the library!" shushed the real librarian. Viola and Olivia chose to ignore her.
"Sebastian, this is James." stated Olivia quietly "I have been tutoring him World History." The next second, Viola scoffed. "Seems like there's more than History he's interested in, Olivia." replied Viola. James abruptly stood up, towering over 'Sebastian'. Viola thought for a second James was going to beat the crap out of her, but suddenly seeing Olivia stretch out her arm to James, rooting him to the spot, Viola's thoughts went astray. As Viola's thoughts ran wild for a second, it made her realize that the library became too quiet and that everyone was staring at her direction, even the librarian.
As the jock glared at her, Viola then had to frown at the contact Olivia was making with James. She was holding him back by his chest and it seemed to restrain him easily.
"Perhaps you'd like to take back what you said," growled James, "Because Olivia and I 'have' been going out."
Suddenly there was a slight ring in her ears, and Viola felt feeble.
"What?" she asked softly as her features fell slowly.
It was now Olivia's turn to stand up, but her intentions were different than James. "James could we continue this another time?" asked Olivia as she started to pack her stuff. As James looked at her at her in disbelief, all Viola could think of was getting far away. "But Olivia-" began James.
"Yeah perhaps tomorrow," interjected Viola loudly, "God knows how you can't wait to get together every once in a while." Viola then turned and walked away before James could reach over to her. "You probably wouldn't want me around anyways." She finished.
"You got that right," said James in the distance.
As Viola reached the door, she heard Olivia say, "James, stop it." before completely exiting the library and wiping a tear from her eyes.
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