Note- Spoilers for the movie 'Sleepaway Camp' in this chapter.
Thursday April 9, 1987
(Lunch)
Chevonne hurried over to the table where Roman and her friends were seated. She sat down between Roman and Naomi, giving her a quick hug. She turned and gave Roman a quick kiss.
"How is everyone's day going?" she asked.
"Like shit. The whole school is talking about the twins being attacked." Cody said.
"That twit Brie thinks it's connected to her sister's murder." Brandi said.
"That makes no sense; Nikki was attacked with a knife. The boys were just beat up." Chevonne said.
"I think it was just someone pissed at them. Maybe that stupid Slater kid. Heaven knows he has been peeping on you girls." Ted said.
"Yeah but I am the one that threatened him, not the twins." Randy said.
"Have you talked with the police yet?" Chevonne asked.
"Yeah, during second period they pulled the whole team and Coach Simmons into the gym and talked to us. Mr. Flair was there too." Randy said.
"They don't know anything, but seem to think it was just a schoolyard fight type thing." Ted said.
"Schoolyard fight? I thought a schoolyard fight was a bloody nose and a black eye, not attacked from behind and a broken arm!" Kristin said.
"I called Jimmy after third period. He is okay, just resting. Doctors are waiting for the swelling to go down on Jey's arm so they can cast it." Naomi said.
"I'll go see them after school." Chevonne said.
"You can go with me. It just doesn't make any sense. I have been upset all day." Naomi said.
"It'll be okay. We'll go right after we finish showering after gym." Chevonne hugged her.
"This is such a downer. Listen, everyone we can hang at my place this weekend. Just us." Cody said.
"Yeah, I think Jimmy and Jey would like that." Naomi said.
"Roman, you okay? You're awfully quiet." Chevonne asked him.
"Yeah, just been trying to think if I had noticed anything unusual. You know….people hanging around that we don't know…but nothing." He said.
"I think we are all on edge today. Seems like every time we turn around lately something crazy is happening." Chevonne said.
"Yeah, first Nikki was murdered, then Mr. Johnson died in a car accident and now someone assaults the twins for no apparent reason." Randy said.
"How are Mr. and Mrs. Uso doing?" Chevonne asked.
"They are naturally upset and concerned but what can they do at this point other than take care of the boys." Roman sighed.
(4pm)
Naomi and Chevonne walked into the Uso home, Mrs. Uso had let them in and told them the boys were resting in the living room. Naomi hurried over to hug Jimmy.
"Easy, easy my ribs are sore." Jimmy said.
"Sorry, I am just so glad to see you." Naomi said.
"How are you feeling?" Chevonne sat down next to Jey.
"My arm hurts; the hospital gave me some pain killers." Jey said. Jey's arm was wrapped up and in a sling. He had ice packs on it.
"How did this happen? I mean…" Chevonne struggled for words.
"We were putting our gear in the trunk all of a sudden we were hit from behind. Couldn't see much and were on the ground through most of it until we heard the team yelling as they came out of the gym." Jimmy said.
"That is just so unbelievable. I am glad you guys are okay." Chevonne said.
Roman walked in with Mrs. Uso.
"Would you kids like something to drink? I made some fresh iced tea." Mrs. Uso asked.
"Just bring some for everyone mom." Jimmy said.
Mrs. Uso walked off to the kitchen. Roman sat down beside Jey and Chevonne.
"How are you feeling?" Roman asked.
"Sore, they are gonna try to cast my arm tomorrow." Jey said.
"Police were by earlier, they basically told us they have nothing to go on." Jimmy said.
"You would think that at school we would be safe." Naomi said.
"I think it was kids, I really do." Jimmy said.
"Who at our school would do such a thing? I don't know of anyone that vindictive." Chevonne said.
"Who knows?" Jey sighed.
"Could it have been that Slater kid? He has been perving on Naomi lately." Chevonne asked.
"Maybe. I mentioned that to Mr. Flair but he said Slater denied it." Jimmy said.
"Either way, I don't want either of you girls near him." Jey said. "Or any of our girls for that matter."
"No problem there. That peeping tom is the last person I want to see." Naomi said.
"I read somewhere that being a peeping tom is usually a step towards violence. They start out peeping and then move on to groping and more violent acts." Chevonne said.
"I think Slater peeps because no girl in her right mind would go out with him." Naomi said.
(6pm)
Chevonne and Roman walked into the Brick Oven to grab some dinner. Roman had offered to take her to dinner and then take her home. Chevonne sat down in the booth beside Roman as the waiter brought them a pitcher of soda.
"We'll have the usual." Roman told him.
"You know…a lot of bad stuff has been happening lately." Chevonne said.
"Yeah, everyone has picked up on that." Roman said.
"Do you think it's connected?" she asked.
"What?"
"I mean, do you think that there is something going on? Don't you find it strange that a few weeks ago one of the students was murdered and now two more were attacked?" she said.
"Baby, they were two totally different things." Roman said, taking her hand. "That Nikki girl was murdered. Jimmy and Jey were just beaten up. Nikki was killed at her boyfriend's house. The boys were attacked at school."
"I guess you are right." She admitted.
"Relax baby, I think it is a bad coincidence." He squeezed her hand.
"Yeah…you're right." She smiled.
"I don't want you getting freaked out. I think everything will go back to normal soon." He said.
"You wanna go to Cody's this weekend?"
"Yeah, hanging out with everyone seems fun." He agreed. "Your mom gonna be home tonight?"
"Yes, otherwise I would be spending the night with the Orton's." Chevonne told him as the waiter set their pizza on the table.
"You know, I am really glad you have Randy and his family to help look after you." Roman served both of them a slice of pizza.
"I am glad you feel that way. Most guys would be jealous of how close I am to Randy." She bit into her pizza.
"That would be dumb. I can see you two feel like siblings. It would be like being jealous if you had a biological brother." He poured some parmesan cheese on his pizza. "And with everything so weird lately, it is nice knowing he looks out for you too."
Saturday April 11, 1987
"Cody this was a great idea. Everyone seems to be having fun." Jey smiled.
"Sorry you can't go swimming with that cast on." Cody flopped down in a lounge chair.
I am more sorry I lost my cute nurses. The girls have all been fussing over me all day." Jey chuckled.
"I know, all those girls fussing over you makes me think of breaking a bone." Cody chuckled.
"How's it going Jey?" Brett plopped down beside them.
"What got you out of the pool?" Cody motioned to where everyone else was playing in the pool.
"I needed something to drink." Brett said.
"Dustin has some stuff in the fridge for us. He has been in big brother protective mode this week." Cody said.
"The girls were making noise about wanting to watch movies tonight." Brett said.
"I rented a few for us." Cody said.
"Looks like Dustin is firing up the grill." Jey took a drink of his soda.
"Good, I am starving." Brett agreed.
Across the pool the girls were lounging in swimsuits, getting a little sun and relaxing.
"I heard that Tuesday the guys are all going to get fitted for their tuxes for prom." Kristin said, lounging by the pool with the girls.
"Randy asked Lilian to go." Chevonne said.
"I am glad he asked someone nice. We will all be together most of the night. It would be a pain if one of the guys asked a bitch to prom." Naomi sat up in her lounge chair.
"Like when Randy took that April chick to homecoming and she spent the whole night trying to keep Chevonne away from Randy." Brandi said.
"Oh that was a nightmare….I am glad she transferred to another school." Chevonne said.
"I set Jey up with Alicia. She is on the student council with me and mentioned she just wanted to go with a friend without any pressure. So I mentioned Jey and voila." Naomi said.
"Oh good, we all got dates now. Ted and Cody are making noise about getting a limo." Kristin laughed.
"Well it is our senior prom….might as well party in style." Brandi said.
"Just hope everything stays calm. Things have been crazy lately." Chevonne said.
"I agree with Roman, it is all a coincidence." Ted said as he joined them.
"Maybe a full moon is coming." Kristin said.
"Maybe there is gonna be an earthquake….don't strange things happen when there is gonna be an earthquake?" Brandi asked.
"An earthquake in Georgia?" Chevonne lowered her sunglasses to look at them.
"Stranger things have happened." Ted said.
"Food is almost ready." Cody joined them. "And I rented us a few movies."
"What did you get? Tell me it's not Rambo again." Kristin said.
"I love Rambo." Chevonne said.
"If I have to hear Cody one more time saying 'I'm coming to get you Murdock' I am gonna go crazy." Kristin said.
"I got 'Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Footloose'…" Cody started.
"That is the stupidest movie ever…..I don't know how such a stupid movie had such a great soundtrack." Chevonne complained.
"It wasn't that bad." Naomi said.
"Oh yes it was…..a whole town that doesn't allow dancing. We live in a small town with old fashioned values…heaven knows I have dealt with it all my life…but dancing? And do they really expect me to believe that Kevin Bacon gets so worked up and upset that he has to…just...dance! If dancing cured the blues we'd all run around looking like a musical." Chevonne explained as the others chuckled.
"So 'Footloose' is out." Cody chuckled. "I also got 'Sleepaway Camp'…..I heard there is a chick with dick in it." Cody said.
"Just what I wanted to see." Naomi rolled her eyes.
"I saw that movie back in Cali." Roman joined them. "I thought my friend Dean was gonna flip out when the ending was revealed."
"Looks like a fun night…Freddy Kruger and a girl with guy's junk." Ted chuckled.
"Well I vote for 'Sleepaway Camp'. I want to see this big surprise ending." Chevonne snuggled against Roman.
"I promise, you won't see it coming." Roman kissed her.
"Roman, can I have my nurse back?" Jey asked.
"I dunno ask Jimmy." Roman laughed.
"You jerk…..I meant Chevonne." He threw a volleyball at them.
"Find your own girl." Roman laughed.
"I dated her first." Jey laughed.
"One homecoming dance and I am marked for life." Chevonne giggled.
"At least you are keeping it all in the family." Jimmy joked.
"You are supposed to be on my side." Roman laughed at him.
"Food's ready!" Dustin yelled to them.
The kids got up from the pool and walked over to the deck to get something to eat. Dustin had grilled some burgers for them.
"Hey Dustin, haven't seen much of you lately." Randy said.
"I have been working a lot. Glad to see all you kids today." Dustin said.
"You coming to any of the games this week?" Chevonne asked him.
"Gonna try to. How are things with the new boyfriend? He treating you right?" Dustin asked.
"Yes, he has been great." She smiled.
"Dustin, where is the beer?" Brett yelled from the kitchen.
"DiBiase, don't make me come in there." Dustin laughed.
The kids took their plates into the house to watch the movie. Cody put the tape in the VCR and started it up. Dustin came in to sit with them. Jimmy and Naomi took the love seat. Brett jumped in a chair, Dustin took the other chair. Cody, Brandi and Randy sat on the couch. Jey relaxed on a bean bag. Kristin and Ted sat on the floor by the couch. Chevonne and Roman sat on the floor near Brett.
"So is this movie really scary?" Chevonne asked Roman.
"The usual slasher flick but with a huge twist." He smiled.
"Lovebirds, be quiet." Jey snickered.
They chuckled and settled in to watch while eating. As they finished eating they pushed their plates aside and continued watching.
"That poor girl. She is so quiet and they are picking on her." Chevonne whispered.
"I am more concerned with that creepy cook trying to assault her." Brett said.
Chevonne curled up on Roman's lap and noticed Dustin was keeping a close eye on them.
"Wouldn't these morons start to realize too many accidents are happening?" Randy complained.
"This is why you don't watch horror movies. You pick them apart." Chevonne laughed.
The movie continued despite Randy's grumblings. Chevonne chuckled at his antics, snuggling against Roman.
"They are certainly getting cozy." Naomi whispered to Jimmy.
"They are in that honeymoon phase." Jimmy said. "Not that I blame Roman."
"You think he would pressure her about…."
"No…Sika taught him better. Besides, Rome's a good guy." Jimmy whispered.
"Bees in the toilet, oh that is brutal!" Cody yelled.
"Calm down Cody." Randy laughed.
"But that is a brutal way to go." Brandi agreed.
The movie continued with all the girls throwing a tantrum when the lead female's boyfriend was cheating on her making the guys chuckle. Then Jey and Randy whistling at the female counselor in the shower.
"Get over it. You two have seen nipples before." Brandi rolled her eyes.
"Cody would be cheering too but you would get mad." Jey laughed.
"Come on guys, it's a slasher movie. It's like a law you have to see topless girls in these things." Naomi said.
"Yeah, that girl will be dead in about 30 seconds." Brett said.
Sure enough, the girl was killed in the shower.
"See, I told you." Brett laughed.
The kids watched the movie in relative silence for a while longer, until one of the murders of the female characters upset the girls.
"Oh my god, a hot curling iron shoved up your crotch." Kristin covered her eyes.
"Oh I can't watch. I am hurting just thinking about it." Chevonne hid her face against Roman's neck.
"That ain't right." Brandi looked away.
"Is it over?" Naomi asked.
"Oh I am gonna be sick." Chevonne said.
"Calm down, it's over. You girls are crazy." Randy laughed.
"Oh yeah, how would you like it if it was showing a hot curling iron being stuck on a guy's thing?" Brandi asked.
"Oh now I am gonna be sick." Jey said.
The movie continued with everyone watching quietly. Dustin had actually fallen asleep when he was startled awake by Chevonne yelling when the twist ending was revealed.
"She has a thing! Do you see that?!" she yelled.
"A little louder baby, they didn't quiet hear you in Tennessee." Roman laughed.
"I told you a girl in this movie had a dick." Cody said.
"But…I didn't think it was going to be HER…..it's not a her….no wonder she is crazy!" Chevonne said.
"Calm down, not like it's the first you ever seen!" Brett laughed.
"It's the first I ever seen on a female!" she said.
"What others have you seen?" Randy narrowed his eyes.
"Gee Randy, textbooks, movies…and that dirty movie you think I don't know about." Chevonne said as the others cracked up.
"How do you….." Randy trailed off.
"Relax, I ain't telling our parents." She laughed.
"When did you…."
"My secret." She smiled.
"But she looked so much like a girl. I mean….now I am afraid to date. How can I ever be sure she is a she….without…you know?" Brett asked.
"Really? That is your focus?" Ted rolled his eyes.
"Ask her what kind of feminine protection she uses." Naomi said.
"Why?" Jey asked her.
"That is a sure way to know if she is a real female." Brandi said.
"I don't think that would be foolproof." Brett chuckled.
"Besides, I got a sister. I already know that." Randy said.
"How do you know about that?" Chevonne asked.
"We stay together how much. Calm down it's not like I went snooping through you things." Randy laughed.
"You sure you two aren't real siblings?" Roman laughed.
Author's Note- Getting on a roll updating since I am getting a few more reviews. Special thanks to ReinaJ91 for adding this story as a favorite and Bloodcharm and Raign for reviews!