Disclamor(Like always): I don't own FOP, songs, etc. Anyway, hope you enjoy this chapter which is short and touching.
Chapter 5: You Remembered...?
It was Tuesday as school started out normal as always. Timmy and Tootie were now in separated classes: Timmy had History and Tootie has Science. Right now, Timmy was learning about Ancient Greece and Sparta as Ms. Stone discuss the lesson. Well, mostly to Timmy since the class was starting to go to sleep.
"...And in times, Spartan warriors were living with the code of honor and loyalty as to help their city strive." Suddenly, a knock was made. "Come in."
As the door opens, Timmy was surprised to see one person behind that door: Tootie.
"Good morning, Ms. Stone. I apologize if I'm interrupting." Tootie said.
"Trust me, I don't your interrupting future students failing this class." Ms. Stone sighed as Tootie giggles to what she means. "What brings you here?"
"I was given a transfer in one of my classes and delivering another one to Timmy Turner." Tootie answered as Timmy blinked.
"Oh, I see! Well, welcome to Ancient History and you can sit right next to Timmy. A student moved out of town and the seat is vacant." Ms. Stone said.
"Thanks! At least I have a friend here," Tootie exclaimed as she head towards her seat.
"You and Timmy know each other?" The teacher asked curiously.
As Tootie sat down, she took a quick look at Timmy and looks at Ms. Stone. "You can say it like that."
"Hopefully I have two students that could pay attention." Ms. Stone said as she went back to her lesson. Timmy and Tootie look at each other and smiled. Maybe today just got a whole lot better.
[The Used-All That I've Got]
Lunch has started and Tootie was done getting her meal from the lunch lady. It was the Pizza special as Tootie couldn't wait to try it out. But in her trance, Tootie didn't see the wet floor in front of her as she slips down. But in sheer luck, Timmy quickly caught her and caught all of her food in mere seconds. Everyone was shocked to see that as Timmy gave her the tray. Tootie thanks him and headed outside.
In Science class, Tootie needed help trying to perfect a frozen molecule for a class project. Her lab partner was sick as Timmy volunteered for the extra grade. Timmy was following instructions until he accidentally slips and made the beaker flew. Bad luck for Trixie as she was caught from the liquid as her whole body was cryogenically frozen. Tootie and Timmy pretend to not see that as they start over.
School was over and Timmy follows Tootie to her home so they can do homework and study for their other classes. Things were doing great and Tootie felt happy that he was helping her with some History lessons. And while teaching her, she helps him learn a few parkour moves as Timmy was getting the hang of it.
Timmy was then invited to join Tootie and her family for dinner as it was quite nice since Vicky's departure. Timmy was getting with his friend's parents and they were telling him stories of how Tootie became such a great student at her school. He left the home and hopes to see Tootie tomorrow as Tootie's parents were happy to have Timmy come over again.
Days went by as Timmy and Tootie were playing games and partying with Sparky as they had lots of fun together. They even played Throne of Rockerz and were jamming to the song they were playing. Timmy had no idea that Tootie can sing as she was someone with a beautiful voice.
After a while, Timmy and Tootie were in school again and things were slowing down as the two friends have passed several tests and quizzes. But now, they were in Art class as Mr. Bickles was talking to the class.
-Art 101-
"Okay, you gifted youth of tomorrow! I hope you all have something to bring because I have an announcement! In a few weeks, Dimmsdale High is having a Talent Show and will be hosted by three panel of judges. And this year is different: Whoever wins the competition will get a $100 gift card to Hot Topic, free lunch at Pizza Station, and a full-time scholarship to any colleges in Europe!" Mr. Bickles exclaimed.
This got everyone interested to this event as Timmy and Tootie were intrigued by this announcement. "Wow! A scholarship to any college in Europe? I always wanted to go there!"
"Same here! But I mostly want to visit Japan. I heard it's nice," Tootie stated.
"You know I wanted to see it myself someday." Timmy complied as Mr. Bickles spoke again.
"Okay, class! You have an assignment to come to class and express yourself by writing a poem or drawing a nice artwork. Anyone want to start?" No one's hand was up until two people raised theirs. "Okay! Who would like to start?"
Timmy was about to go, but he sat down and said, "Tootie should go. Ladies first."
"Such a gentleman!" Tootie giggled as she face towards the class with something in her hand. "Well, I've written something that helps me express myself. But I decided to write what was in my heart."
Tootie clears her throat and said:
To all what I have loved
Is what made my heart glow
To a friend with open arms
And to the happiness he shows
I feel the pain no more
As Hell couldn't break me
For I was guided by a light
To show the way I can see
Watching over to the skies
I know someone is there
To watch over my actions
And to help me with care
My heart feels so free
Like a dove flying overnight
I'm glad to have a friend
With a compassionate might
The class then clapped for her heartwarming poem that it made Mr. Bickles cry with joy. Timmy was smiling and clapping for his friend to see that she is an amazing poet. Tootie went back to her seat and Timmy spoke to her. "That was beautiful, Tootie."
Tootie blushed red. "Thanks. I hope you do well, Timmy."
"Thanks," said Timmy as he got up and face the class himself. "To how I express myself, I did some artwork. I'm not much of an artist, but..."
The students and Mr. Bickles were awestrucked to see Timmy's visionary artwork. It was his sketch art drawing of himself playing with his guitar, Sparky lying down while sleeping, and Tootie staring at the sky with a carefree look. All three were on top of the roof as he got the night sky perfect and the details were nicely drawn out.
"Wow, Timmy, I didn't know you were an artist like this!" Mr. Bickles exclaimed.
"I started learning when I was 12. It's nothing." Timmy replied, not to be modest.
"Well, it's so hard to pick between two nice projects. I'll take them up and show it to the other staff to see how they react to it." Mr. Bickles suggested as Timmy and Tootie shrugged their shoulders.
-The Park-
School has ended for the week and everyone was going home. Timmy and Tootie decides to head to the park and relax for a bit. They sat under a tree as Timmy lies his head down on Tootie's lap and she was reading a comic book.
"It's such a nice day today." Timmy said.
"I agree. No clouds and nice weather outside." Suddenly, a breeze went past her as she shivers a bit. "Whoa, what a breeze!"
Timmy then got up and unbuttoned his shirt. He took it off and wrapped it around her for warmth. Her cheeks were burning red from his nice gesture. "Here."
"Thanks, Timmy, but you don't have to." Tootie spoke with care.
"Hey, that's what friends are for, right?" Timmy said sincerely. Lucky for him, he wears a black long-sleeved undershirt.
Tootie smiled and nods her head. "Yeah. Friends."
Timmy's head was on her lap as Tootie kept reading. Minutes went by and silence took over them. Still, it was getting too quiet as the tension was thick.
"Tootie?" Timmy spoke to break the silence.
"Yes, Timmy?" Tootie replied as she placed the comic book down.
"I wondering what that poem was about in Art class this afternoon," Timmy curiously pondered.
Tootie blushed and replied, "Well, that poem was about someone watching your back if things go wrong. It means to have a guardian angel being by your side and help beat the demons you've faced in your entire life."
Timmy was amazed to what Tootie's words mean as she looks at her. "That sounds...pretty great."
"It is, Timmy. And what about your artwork?" Tootie asked him. "What does that represent?"
Timmy just smiled as he knew the answer. "To remind me that I have two best friends to make my life worth living for."
Tootie smiles at him and sighs happily to hear him say that. She lays her head on the tree and watch the sun going down. Suddenly, Tootie felt her phone buzzing as she picks it up. Just then, she had a text message from Sparky saying: Everything's set. Bring Timmy home.
"Timmy, can we go to your house? I feel like watching a movie." Tootie suggested innocently.
"Sure, I don't mind one bit." Timmy replied as they got up and head back to the comfort of his home.
-Timmy's House-
As they were coming back to his home, Timmy and Tootie were talking about the old days as kids.
"So monkeys took over the entire world? Wow, I'm glad that changed quickly." Tootie spoke to him.
"I'm just happy that things were normal again." Timmy reassured her as he unlocks the door.
And just when he came inside, the lights went on as he heard: "SURPRISE!"
Timmy was freaking out a little as he sees evryone in his house that he knew: Chip Skylark, Mark Chang, Sanjay, Elmer, Michael, Valerie, Gary, Drake, Chester, and A.J. The others were new and Tootie's parents as Sparky came to his master.
"What the...? What is all this?" Timmy startled as Tootie answers for him.
"It's your birthday party, silly!"
Timmy was shocked. "My...My birthday?"
Tootie nodded. "Yeah, Timmy. I thought you would remember it."
"To be honest, I never even knew my birthday was today. I was having some hard times and good times that I didn't know about it." Timmy responded truthfully.
Tootie then held his hand and smiles warmly at him. "It's a good thing that me and Sparky remembered. You turning 17 is something I really wanted to see."
"Gee, I-I don't know what to say." Timmy said softly.
"Well, you can say it after the party, okay?" Tootie suggested after she drags him to his friends.
"Timmy! Welcome to join the party for once." Chester jokingly said.
"Chester, A.J.! How are you guys doing?" Timmy asked.
"Things are great, Timmy. Harvard University is something as I finally made a vaccine for the common cold. And as for cancer, give me 2-3 weeks tops." A.J. stated.
"And I'm doing great at Washington now due to my dad having a brand new look and now playing in Major League Baseball." Chester said with a smile.
"Amazing," exclaims A.J.
"Do you have pictures of his games?" Tootie asked kindly.
"Sure, I do! Here." Chester pulls out his cellphone and show them a lot of his dad's games and new appearance without the bag on his head. It soon stopped when Timmy pointed something out.
"Hey, who is she?" The picture has Chester and his dad with a blonde girl on the left. Her eyes were green and she was wearing a white sundress.
"Oh, that's my girlfriend Emma."
"What?!" Timmy and A.J. shouted in disbelief
"Last time you said girls were weird!" A.J. stated.
"Well..." Before Chester would say anything, Timmy was then put into a neck hold by Mark Chang from Yugoputanium(Did I say it right?).
"TIMMY TURNER! Chocolate-eating warrior and savior of my world! How are you?!" Mark said as he making Timmy turn blue.
"Can't...breathe...need...air!" Timmy said under breath.
"Oh, sorry! I guess I don't my own act of kindness." Mark lets go as Timmy gasps for air.
"It's okay. Welcome to see you back to Earth again." Timmy mentioned to him.
"Chh-Yeah, bro! Your friend called me over here about you date of birth and I couldn't pass the opportunity to miss this day." Mark exclaimed.
"And Chip with the band?" Timmy inquired to Tootie.
"After saving the show, they decided to pay you a visit and help celebrate your birthday." Tootie answered.
"Wow. I can't believe you would do this all just for me. Thank you." Timmy said softly as he soon a tear coming down.
"Hey, no tears on your birthday. I want this to be your best birthday ever." Tootie said as she wipes his tears away. "Now then, let's have some cake!"
The whole night was exciting as Timmy was glad to have Tootie plan his 17th birthday. Timmy was conversating with old friends and meeting new people. And in a shocking twist, Elmer lost his boil and Sanjay is a Major in the military while fighting the war. They were having some laughs and getting along quite well.
Soon after, Timmy was given some gifts by all his friends and he was liking what he was getting: Chester gave him a signed baseball card of Chester's dad and a baseball bat, A.J. made him a lava lamp with neon design and a music player, Mark gave him nothing but a shirt with an alien logo on it, and Gary gave him a Crash Nebula: The Uncut Movie that was signed by the director himself.
Once Timmy got to Chip's present, he asked, "What is it?"
"It's something that the band wants to give to you for saving us a few weeks back." Valerie spoke out as Timmy opens the gift.
"Wow! This is amazing!" Timmy exclaims as it was Masquerade Massacre's first debut album and signed by the members.
"We knew you would like it, so we also add a bonus to the album and it also includes your debut when you joined us onstage. As of now, we sold over 300 million hits thanks to you." Chip said as everyone cheered for Timmy.
"Hehe, thanks." Timmy complied as he opens more gifts.
The party was over and everyone left the house while saying their thanks to Timmy for his best birthday party ever. Tootie's parents said it was okay for Tootie to stay over with Timmy for the weekend as they said their goodbyes. Timmy closed the door and Tootie came behind him to wrap her arms around him.
"So, Timmy, how did you enjoy your birthday?" Tootie asked nicely.
"It was awesome! Thanks for doing that for me." Timmy said.
Tootie lets go of him and smiled. "It's no problem, Timmy. Also, I wanted to give you something to remember by. But I need your guitar and Sparky."
Timmy was confused to why she would need his dog and guitar. But he shrugged his shoulder and picks up his acoustic guitar. Sparky came up and sat down while taking his guitar. Tootie and Sparky was on the couch and Timmy sat on the chair.
"Timmy...I wanted to give you my personal gift to you. I hope you like it." Tootie then turns to Sparky. "Go ahead."
Sparky plays a nice and steady tune as Tootie begins to sing.
[Tonight Alive-The Other Side]
I was back in high school when
We were talking late from 10
Staying up till 3 AM
Just friends
You didn't have your license yet
We would lie under sunsets
Without a single worry yet
Just friends
And you would let me cut your hair
I thought about you everywhere
I haven't been the same since then
Just friends
Cause every time I ran
I ran to you
I meant it every time I said I loved you
I kiss the thought of you and I
I still regret the day that we said goodbye
And do you think of me at night
I still wish we could've made it right
But we can't say that we never tried
I guess everything seems more clear
Here on the other side
I left you at the station where
I would cry and watch you stare
Out the window as you left
Just friends
I called you from a payphone. I'm
Out of the country but I'm fine
I just miss you all the time
Just friends
Cause every time I ran
I ran to you
I meant it every time I said I loved you
I kiss the thought of you and I
I still regret the day that we said goodbye
And do you think of me at night
I still wish we could've made it right
But we can't say that we never tried
I guess everything seems more clear
Here on the other side
Here on the other side
And there are so many things
I wanted to say
That I want so much
And you moved away
And I think of all the times that you were right
I wish I could explain
Cause every time I ran
I ran to you
I meant it every time I said I loved you
I kiss the thought of you and I
I still regret the day that we said goodbye
And do you think of me at night
I still wish we could've made it right
You can't say that I never tried
You can't say that I never tried
Cause every time I ran
I ran to you
I meant it every time I said I loved you
I kiss the thought of you and I
I still regret the day that we said goodbye
And do you think of me at night
I still wish we could've made it right
But we can't say that we never tried
I guess everything seems more clear
Here on the other side
And if you're wondering
I'm great
I'm stronger now but still
The same
My love for you it will
Remain
My friend
Timmy was stunned and shocked to hear what his friend sung to him at it was the best thing he ever heard. Timmy smiled and claps for their performance as Tootie felt happy to give him his gift.
"Happy Birthday, Timmy." Tootie said.
Timmy got up from the chair and gave Tootie a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you for everything, Tootie."
Tootie got up and gave him a hug as Timmy happily complied. Both of them were feeling warm inside and was thinking the same thoughts.
Timmy: I wish I could tell her how I feel.
Tootie: I wanted to show how much I care for him
Timmy: But, it's okay. I'll wait until the time comes.
Tootie: Until then, I'm just happy for us to remain...
Both: ...Just friends.
To Be Continued...
Ha! Nailed it! Still in the 'Friend Zone', but I'm getting there for them to be a couple! Two days of writing this chapter and I'm getting good at it! Take that, writers block! Well, I'm going to make some more chapters of this and a few would be having a surprise guest coming back! Who could it be?! You have to wait until the next chapter comes. Later! Oh, and the poem Tootie had is mine I've written.