WiR:High School Edition - Chapter 6!
"Damn it!" Joseph says, running through the hallway. He was 18 minutes late for first period (which was english, taught by Professor Bill.) He opened the door, hoping "he" wasn't there yet. He opened the door- "You're late." Professor Bill said monotonously, yet sharply.
"Sorry, sir. It'll never happen again." Joseph replies. "Make sure. Take your seat." Bill says.
"Thank you, sir."
He takes his usual seat beside Vanellope, who as soon as Joseph had sat down properly, kissed him on the cheek. (Bill saw this, but ignored it.) "Why were you late?" Vanny asks in a whisper. "I overslept. Treated everyone to pizza. Whitey even finished one." (Yep, still rubbing it in :) ) "Oh." Vanny replies. "Well, the important thing is that you're here." She says, quietly moving her seat closer to his so she could hold his hand.
-Lunchtime-
"Don't be too clingy, okay, Vanny?" Joseph says. "It's ruining my aura"
"Okay. Sorry." Vanny replies.
"I'ts not that i dont enjoy it. It's just that i don't want to be all lovey-dovey and stuff, kay?" He says, wrapping an arm around her and gently kissing her head. "Okay." Vanny says happily. "I can do that."
They sit down at their ususal table, when they are suddenly joined by Ralph, Calhoun and Felix. "Hey lovebirds." Calhoun says jokingly (she was in Bill's first period class too)
Joseph facepalms, Vanellope blushes and Calhoun, Felix and Ralph laugh. (She told them too.) "See" Joseph said. "I'm Sorry!" Vanellope says, suddenly ashamed. "I Cant, Just cant stay mad at you." Joseph says. "Cause you're probably gonna give me the puppy eyes thing and, Aghhhh, whatever. I forgive you." Joseph says, hugging Vanny. "I promise, no more Public displays of affection." she says. "Thatt'l do." he replies.
-After class-
"Hey, uh, guys..." Joseph starts.
"Spit it out." Calhoun says.
"I was just wondering if you wanted to go to my band's performance later at the ballpark." Joseph finishes
"Who else is in the band?" Ralph asks.
"Just me and Cassandra. Cassandra Jones." Joseph replies.
"And just who is she?" Vanellope asks worriedly.
"She's a childhood friend of mine who's NOT my girlfriend." Joseph emphasizes the NOT.
"Oh." Vanellope replies, embarassed at that statement. "Sorry for assuming stuff." she says.
"That's it." Joseph says, then lifts Vanny up un his shoulders. "You're the only girl for me, okay?" Joseph says. "Okay! I get it!" Vanny says, giggling. "Now put me down!" she continues.
He puts her down. "Better." Vanellope says. "By the way, you're going to my place. You're meeting my parents." she continues. "Oh. Cool." He says. Oh sh*t, He thought.
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-An hour later, Vanellope's Mansion-
"So i'm well aware that you are now dating my daughter." Isaac Von Schweetz, Vanny's dad says.
"Y-yes, sir." Joseph replies nervously. Vanny squeezes his hand under the table for support.
"Go easy on him, dear. We were like this once." says Candice Von Schweetz, Vanny's mom.
"I know, dear. But i have to make sure he's not that Jock-type guy that's only in it for the money and the s-" Isaac tries to continue. But Vanny interrupts. "I don't mean to be rude, dad, but he's nothing, i repeat, nothing like that." Vanny says defensivley. "I'm taking Vanellope's side on this." Candice says. "B-But Deeaaaaar?" Isaac starts. "No buts. He's trustworthy. I read Vanny's diary." "You What?!" Vanellope says. "Now, now, sweetie. I only did it to check." "You know very well that i don't like anyone reading my diary." "I know, i know, i just-" "then why did you read it?" The argument of mother and daughter goes on, when suddenly, Isaac motioned Joseph to go to the balcony.
"Women." Isaac says, throwing his arms up in defeat.
"I feel your pain, sir." Joseph says.
"Don't call me sir. You can start calling me Isaac, or Mr. Von Schweetz, or Dad, or whatever."
"Really?" Joseph replies, shocked.
"I can tell that you're trustworthy from what little i've learned about you." Isaac says.
"So you read Vanilla's diary too, huh?" Joseph inquires.
"Yeah. Wait, Vanilla?" Isaac asks.
"Oh. That's my nickname for Vanellope. 'Coz, y'know, she uses Vanilla flavored lip gloss. And i kinda tasted it..." Joseph says
Isaac chuckles and smiles at Joseph.
"Well, i guess you're the perfect match for her." "I see no reason not to let you date her."
"Thank you, Mr. Isaac." "You're welcome." "Shall we head back inside?" "Let's"
They head back inside. Candice is apologizing to Vanny, but she's hearing none of it.
"Vanilla," Joseph starts. "Forgive your mother already. She was just checking. All's well." Joseph finishes, wrapping his arms around her, pulling away shortly after and pressing his lips to hers for 5 whole seconds. "Oh, okay." Vanellope says with a sigh, defeated. "I can't say no to THAT." "It's okay, mom." Candice smiles and mouths a 'thank you' to Joseph, then the food arrives, and they eat.
A/N: Wow, that was hard to write! I might rephrase this chapter, just give me suggestions to make it better. :D
