''You are late '' Ms. Waller says, as Harley came into class.
''For the last time Amanda, call me Harley, everyone does'' Harley says, grinning and taking a seat.
''And for the last time, . Refer to me only as '' She spoke in a stern voice, Harley simply pouted.
''As I was saying, as all of you know, we're studying Hamlet-''
''We are?'' Interrupted Digger, which earned an annoyed sigh from both Rick and Tatsu, and a glare from Amanda.
''As I was saying before I was once again interrupted'' Amanda said, still glaring at Digger while he just smirked.
''You need to analyse a particular theme related to both the characters and storyline and integrate it into a combined visual and written composition, and will be due by the end of this semester . You will be in groups, and no you can't choose your groups'' The last part earned a roll eye from Harley.
Amanda started listening off the groups, Floyd didn't really care he knew someone (most likely him) will end up doing all the work.
''Floyd, , Waylon, Rick, Chato, Tatsu, and Digger. That's your group'' Digger grinned when he heard he was in the same group as Tatsu and Waller continued ''The class picked their themes, which leaves you with the theme of 'choice' '' Waller said, which would Harley let out a loud 'HA'
''Something funny, ?'' She asks coldly.
''Is the irony that we got choice, but we don't have a choice, ya know to choose a group or theme. Get it?'' She said grinning.
''Hilarous'' Waller said dully, although Floyd laughed which made Harley smile a little.
''Now, you have a few minutes before class is over to dicuss the project with your groups, go ahead now''
Everyone quickly went in their group.
''So'' Waylon started.
''Ok'' Floyd said ''We know one of else will end up doing all the work, and I'll do it, but it will come at a price-'' He couldnt finish since Tatsu interrupted.
''No, we all do an equal amount of work, having someone else do it all would be unfair'' She said, sternly. Digger nodded, just wanting to agree with everything she said.
''Ok, about this. We are seperated into partners, Harley and I can work together, Tatsu and Rick, and Waylon and Chato can work together'' Floyd decided.
''Wait, what about me?'' Digger says, sounding offended.
''No one likes you'' Harley spat, and Digger was starting to get annoyed.
''Listen here you-'' Floyd stopped Digger before he could finish that sentence.
''Ok, let's just chill'' Floyd said, of course they were already fighting.
''Ok, what about you guys can come over my house and we can work on the project'' Rick suggested. they all somewhat nod
''I'm cool with it'' Floyd said.
''I don't know ya address'' Harley joined in.
''Give me your number I'll text you all'' Rick said.
''Ew, I'm not gunna give you my number'' she replied.
''Harley, come on, don't be difficult'' Floyd told her.
''Just write it down here, is it that hard?" Harley said, something in her voice sounded almost like fear, which none of them could see why it would scare her, but they also didn't care very much.
''Fine'' Rick said, he sounded kinda annoyed. He wrote down his address for Harley, while the others just gave him their number.
''You guys can come over around five'' Rick told them ''sound good?''
Everyone agreed, although Harley still seemed a bit nervous.
''See you tonight, Tatsu'' Digger said with a wink, she rolled her eyes and than the bell for lunch rang.
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As always Harley sat with Joker at lunch "Hey puddin'' she said with a big grin.
''Hello darling'' Joker greeted.
''So puddin, I was assigned this project about halmet or whatever, and we have to work in a group, so um I'm going to work with them tonight on the project'' Harley said, looking down at her hands which where in her lap.
''Who's in the group'' Joker asks her, controlling his emotions.
''Rick Flag, um the annoying australian guy, the pretty girl who everyone thinks killed her boyfriend, wait her name is Tatsu!'' Harley said, and when she saw joker's annoyed face she simply continued.
''Um, anyways, the guy with the crocodile disease, the guy who used to be obsessed with fire, and Floyd Lawton'' Harley finished.
''Hmm, that's a lot of boys in that group, Harls''
''C'mon puddin! Ya know you can trust me'' She pouted.
''It's them I don't trust, although you do like making daddy jealous'' He said, looking her in the eye.
''Puddin, it's just a project, know what I don't need ya approval'' She tells him, she wanted him to say she can go, but if he said no she knew she had to make her own choices sometimes.
''Then why did you tell me?''
''Because, couples tell each other things like this mister J!'' She tells him, feeling somewhat frustrated.
''Ok, but just remeber sweetheart, if one of them makes a move on you, they'll regret it''
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Tatsu was the first one to show up at Rick's, Digger quickly after knowing Tatsu would be early. Eventually they were all there, although Harley was a bit late.
Harley knocked on the door, and Tatsu opened with a glare.
''You're late'' She says, than shutting the door once Harley is inside.
''I was busy'' Harley shrugs, and Tatsu rolls her eyes.
''Ok, let's start this project'' Floyd said, and they all sat down on the floor.
'' '' Harley declares ''Any opening thoughts?"'
''Ya know'' Digger starts "I think the real important part of the story is the ending where Romeo kills himself because he thinks Juliet is dead. He has the choice of killing himself to be with his love, or live the rest of his life miserable without her. '' he finishes.
''That's really beautiful man'' Floyd started talking ''But, you realize this is hamlet''
''Wait really?'' Digger says in a shocked tone ''Wait, when were we learning about Romeo and Juliet?''
''Never, we are learning about Hamlet, ok?'' Floyd says.
''Idiot'' Harley mutters, and Digger scowls her.
''Well, anyways'' Tatsu begins '' the central choice within the play is obviously whether Hamlet should kill his uncle or not''
''But I think the whole final drama of everyone dying at the end isn't just based on that choice, it's a result of all the little choices everyone else made along the way. And those all contributed to Hamlet's decision as well'' Harley adds, and everyone seems surprised.
''Why y'all looking shocked? You think I'm as dumb as Digger or something'' Harley said, sounding offended.
''You certainly seem like it'' Rick mutters, Digger laughs, but quickly stops when he realizes it's also an insult at him.
''Ok, let's start by making a list a list of every example of choice then?'' Floyd suggests, they agree and start working. Expect Chato.
''Hey, hot stuff why aren't you doing anything?" Harley asks Chato, furrowing her eyebrows.
''Sorry, I don't think I'll be much help'' He confesses.
''You still have to do the work, mate'' Digger tells him.
''Yeah we all have to do it'' Waylon says, joining the conversation.
''Leave him alone guys, this project is easy. We don't even need the 7 of us to do it'' Floyd says.
''I'm not gonna let him take credit for our work'' Tatsu says, her voice getting somewhat louder.
''Tell Waller I didn't help, I don't care'' Chato tells her, sighing to himself.
''Come on, we all should put a little work into it'' Rick says.
''Why? Literally every group project i've ever done, it ends up with one person doing most of the work, why are you all so focused on doing it together'' Floyd says, he was already getting frustrated.
''Maybe because it would be wrong for everyone to take credit for something they didn't do'' Tatsu says, fiercely.
''Stop being so up tight'' Floyd says, and Harley giggles.
''Hey! Leave her alone'' Digger tells Floyd.
''I can defend myself'' Tatsu says, harshly.
''Ok, everyone calm down'' Rick finally says.
''Yeah, chill'' Waylon mutters.
''Let's just do this project and then we won't have to talk again'' Rick tells them.
''Whatever, but I want a snack first'' Harley says, and walks to the kitchen.
''I'm going with her'' Tatsu says, and walks with Harley.
Digger stared at Tatsu as she walked away, smiling a little bit.
''Don't try anything with her'' Floyd warns him.
''What? Who, Tatsu?" Digger asks.
''No, Harley. Her man is really possessive'' He says.
''Why would I be interested in Harley?'' Diger asks him, raising a eyebrow.
''I don't know, I thought you tried to chase after woman, like you were some sorta player'' Floyd explains.
''Oh, um, yeah, that's me. I'm like that for sure, um, yeah'' Digger said, it was clear he was lying, but Floyd didn't before to call him out. Although Waylon chuckled a bit at how obvious it was that he was lying.
''Hey, Rick! Do you have any candy or something?'' Harley yells from the kitchen.
Rick sighed, and wondered how long he'd be able to work with these people before going insane.
