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Okay, okay...this was a hard chapter to write...hope you enjoy it...thanks to Musically(who is an awesome writer by the way) and Mr.Oogie Boogie for reviewing!
(just for reference, Jake does not know that Dr. Finklestien is technically his 'grandfather'. )
After t he kitchen sink incident, Jake managed to slip out of the house. He had to, for there was one slight error in his plan to take Suzy to the ball.
He hadn't asked her yet.
So, Jake tried as inconspicuouly as possible to walk to Dr.Finklestiens, Suzy's 'home'. He gulped as he took hold of the large iron knocker, pulled it back, and let it fall. The result was a shattering slam.
After what seemed like an eternity, the doctor answered the door.
"What is it??! Oh, come in then." he said gruffly. Jake silently went inside.
"Well, what does the prince want?" sneered the doctor. Jake swallowed. "I am requesting your permission to take Suzy to the Halloween ball, sir." he said. The doctor looked impressed. Jake knew using the thesaurus would be a good idea. "Hmmm..." said the doctor. Suzy appeared in the doorway of the kitchen.
"Doctor...Oh! Jake!" she scrambled to make herself presentable, "Hello! What are you doing here?" she asked. "I am requesting for the honor of taking you to the Halloween ball this evening, Miss Suzy Stitches." Suzy looked flushed, and Jake was glad that his mother and father taught him how to be polite.
The doctor cleared his throat. "Yes well, I'm afraid Suzy won't be going to the ball." he said. Suzy looked about to cry and Jake was very angry.
"Is there a reason doctor?" he asked agrily. "Well, ah, no, but I'm sure Suzy has chores and such..." "Well, unless you have a particular reason, I see no point in keeping her home..." Jake pointed out. The doctor was angry now.
"You listen here! Suzy is not going to the ball and that's final! Now please leave my house!" he said, gesturing to the door. Jake angrily stomped out. He shot one last glance at Suzy.
She was near tears, and her shoulders were slouched. Jake knew he would find a way to get her to the ball.
But for now, he was being shoved out the door.
Jake stomped home, refusing any social interactions with the townspeople. He slammed the door to Skellington manor behind him. This was enough to make Sally curious as to what had gotten her son so angry.
"Whats wrong Jake?" she asked. Jake glared. "The stupid old duck face won't let Suzy go to the ball! And for no reason too!" he shouted. Sally filled with rage. Jake was amazed at her reaction; his mother was always patient, calm and cool, but this must hit close to home, as she was furious.
"Jake I promise you that I'll take care of this.." she said angrily, and stomped off to find Jack.
Okay, I know I promised you the ball, but that'll be in the next chapter or two more! Depends how long I make the chapter...anyway, the more reviews I get the faster I'll post!!