Authors Rant that no one gives a damn about: thanks to everyone who reviewed and added this to their favorites. I'll try and post a chapter every few weeks, but no promises. There will adventure/action in the later chapters but this is more of a humor/romance/friendship/adventure, then an all out action fic. T for some swearing and violence in later chapters. SO very sorry for ans spelling/grammar errors.
I own nothing but the car design. ONWARD!
Chapter 3: surprises for Artemis
October 23, Saint Bartelby's School for young Adults
It was 2:55pm as Artemis left his dorm to go to Rose's so could he could fulfill his end of their bet. He didn't know what Rose was going to make him do but over the past 24 hours his active mind had imagined numerous horrible things she could make him do, and as a Fowl man he would have to honor the bet and do what ever she chose. He would never admit it to anyone but he was slightly afraid. As he walked he inspected his attire. Over the past three years under the guidance of his mother and Juliet-and days where he would wake up to find all of his suits missing- he slowly and grudgingly began to expand his wardrobe. He was currently wearing: a black jacket his mother had bought him for his birthday, a pair of jeans, a black leather belt, a white button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, and a pair of black Convers.
When he walked up the sidewalk to Rose's dorm he could hear music pouring from her open windows. He wasn't completely positive but he thought it was either "The Tossers" or "Flogging Molly". More likely the first option. As he arrived at the door he was pleased to find that it was "Tell Me Ma" by"The Tossers". He smiled at her taste in music. Unlike most teenagers Rose detested Rap, and Hip-Hop. Her favorite music genres were: Punk Rock, Irish Punk Rock, Rock, country, and some pop. He then checked his watch and found it was 2:59, almost 3:00pm. He took one steadying breath and knocked on the door. He heard movement from inside accompanied by a loud scuffling, and then the door was opened by Rose who was pulling a button up blouse on over a black camisole. As she pulled on the right sleeve Artemis thought he saw a large pink mark on her shoulder like a tattoo, but it was quickly covered, and she was buttoning up the front of the shirt before he could tell what it was.
Rose smiled and said "Hey there Arty, right on time as usual I see." She then opened the door wider and gestured for him to come in.
Artemis then took a moment to see fully what Rose was wearing. She had on her black combat boots, a light blue button up blouse with a silver design on one side and the sleeves rolled up to the middle of her upper arm, a pair of blue jeans, her hair was down so her curls fell to just above her waist, and a little bit of make-up. She also had her ever present black Flogging Molly wristband on her right wrist. He also noticed that she looked tired, but he didn't know for sure, so he decided to wait for her tell. As he got to know her Artemis noticed that when Rose was tired she would unconsciously run a hand through her hair. Rose then reached into her pocket and pulled out a black remote. She then pointed it at her iPod in its docking port on her desk and hit a button. The music stopped.
Artemis looked around the room. Rose had a standard dorm. It had a bedroom, a bathroom, a small living area with an armchair, a desk and a Small T.V. she had brought from the U.S. As Artemis looked around the living area he noticed that a few pieces of paper and a black leather notebook that was opened were strewn across the desk.
He walked over to the desk and examined the papers. A few were drawings: some cartoon characters she apparently had created, some landscapes, or items, he also noticed a few were what appeared to be inventions, he picked up one that was a design for an entirely new kind of car that instead of wheels had six multi-directional balls that allowed the car to move in any direction at a moments notice. These inventions weren't half bad. He then turned his attention to the black notebook. The page it was open to not a drawing or invention design but writing on it. It was a song called: Reality. He then read the lyrics, and they were amazing. He turned the page and there was another song called: Spoiled Brat. He read it and it was even better than the one before. He turned the page and saw a song called: Best friend. He was about to read it when…
"Shit!" He heard from somewhere behind him. He turned and saw Rose quickly walk toward him and gather the papers from her desk together. She then took the notebook from his hands and placed the other papers inside it. She then placed the notebook in one of the desk drawers.
"How much did you see?" She asked hesitantly.
. "Quite a lot." He responded with a smirk. "I'm surprised Rose, I had no idea you were so talented. Creating your own cartoon characters, designing inventions, and those songs were incredible." Rose blushed slightly but it soon disappeared.
"Thank you. I've never had anyone see, let alone complement my work before." She then cleared her throat and spoke again. "Well why don't we get down to the reason you're here: the bet." Artemis frowned, he had hoped he would be able to divert her attention from the bet, but he wasn't expecting it to work, she was a genius after all.
"So," he said. "What do you have planed for me?" Rose smiled, stood in front of Artemis, and spoke:
"First Arty you need to understand how big of an opportunity this is for me. No matter what I tell you to do, you have to do it, so I need to make this good. I thought long and hard all day yesterday about what I should choose, and cam up with the perfect solution this morning. I ten went into town and procured the…necessary supplies." By this point Artemis was thoroughly worried, what if she made him do something humiliating, or worse what if she made him fail a test!
"So what will I be doing" He asked rephrasing his earlier question.
"You're going to walk around the girl's dorms." She responded casually. Most would be relieved at such an easy task but Artemis knew Rose better.
"What's the catch?" he asked. Rose smiled again.
"I'm glad you asked. I'll be right." She turned and walked through a door into her bedroom. A few minutes later she walked back into the room with a bag in her left hand. Before she spoke she absentmindedly ran her right hand through her hair. So she is tired. He thought.
"You're going to walk around the girl's dorms wearing what's in this bag, and only what's in this bag, and I'm going to document it." She then reached into her desk and pulled out a small camcorder. She then held out the bag to him and he took it. Stealing his courage and taking a deep breath he opened the bag and a small gasp escaped his lips, while a small chuckle left Rose's. He couldn't believe he was going to have to wear this in public.
A/N: I know it was kinda short but more will come soon, or well as soon as I can. I've actually written out up to chapter 8 in my notebook, but my mom is still monopolizing the computer for her homework a lot. REVIEW PLEASE!
Response to Reviews:
HallelujahTheCreator: thank you so very much! Don't worry a few problems are coming for Rose. I was worried how the capture the flag game would be precived and am glad you like it. I'll try to post new chapters as often as I can, and again thank you.
ktw18: thanks a lot. I'm glad you enjoyed and and that there aren't many mistakes.
cookieascrazy: hi again! And I don't think many will be able to guess what's coming next. I'll write as fast as I can. It's nice to know I have people from the beginning following the story.
LovelyWickedDescet: I thank you for you're review and you're opinions and welcome as your own. I won't be mad because you were honest. Honesty is appreciated. I had been working on the character development before you're review, and I believe I explained how St. Bartelby's became a co-ed school in the first or second sentence of the first chapter. And flaws are coming. Thank you again for the review.
Andie: thank you for reviewing and I will keep writing.
RideForeverO.o: Thank you for reviewing again. And I've been working on making her more unique but that was only the second chapter, can you expect a totally developed character in the second chapter? Thank you for giving me you're opinion and advice. And could you explain what a "YA romance" is? I don't think I understand it all that well. It's not taken as a flame.
greenluvr14: thanks a lot for the review if made my day. I'm very glad you like it and I won't stop.
BrinleyofIreland: thank you. The bonfire nearly set the woods on fire, and the marshmallows were delicious. lol Rose reminds you of yourself? That's interesting. The town in America is called Tehachapi and is a very realand extremely small town. In fact I have some family who live there even though I don't. I'm glad you like it.
