Sorry for the mix-up in the last chapter. I meant for Will to say that the duet's were due Monday.
Also, thank you all so much for 100 REVIEWS! I'm really glad you're all liking the story!
Friday 13th November:
Valery Crane's POV:
Valery shut her locker and scowled as she noticed Brittany was walking towards her. She tried to walk away, but Brittany caught up to her.
"Hey! Valery, right?" Brittany asked.
"We met yesterday." Valery scowled.
"I know, I just forgot your name!" Brittany squeaked.
"Oh, I forgot, you have a brain the size of a nut..."
Brittany either didn't hear her or just ignored her, 'So, you're with Santana?'
Valery nodded and Brittany took a step closer.
"I just came to tell you that I'm here to get her back." Brittany smiled.
Valery turned her head, 'Oh, is that so? If I recall correctly, you're the one who broke up with her.'
Brittany waved a hand, 'I wasn't sure what I wanted.'
Valery rolled her eyes and began to walk away, but Brittany grabbed her shoulder.
"I'm just warning you," Brittany smiled, 'I am a nice person. But if you get in the way of me and Santana, I'll rip you to shreds."
Valery stared at the air-headed blonde as she skipped away from Valery.
"That girl is insane."
Austen Fischer's POV:
Austen said goodbye to his fellow TroubleTones and left the auditorium. He checked the time on his phone. He still had a few hours before he had to meet with Ryan.
"Austen?"
Austen turned around and his jaw dropped. Blake stood in front of him wearing a pair of light-blue skinny jeans and a white t-shirt.
"I've never seen you wear anything that's not black... or leather..." Austen trailed off.
Blake laughed, 'I just wanted to try and convince you that I'm trying to change.'
Austen went silent.
"I really care about you, Austen. I'm sorry about what happened on Halloween. It was a huge mistake, but that Blake is gone," Blake said.
Austen's face softened.
"I just couldn't watch you go down the wrong road with Ryan." Blake admitted.
Austen sighed, 'I like Ryan.'
"So did I," Blake said, stepping closer to Austen, 'And look what happened to me.'
Austen tensed up as Blake softly held his hand in his. Blake leaned forward and pressed his lips against Austen's. This kiss felt more real to Austen compared to his first kiss with Blake. Blake pulled away and they stared into eachother's eyes.
"I have plans with Ryan..." Austen said.
"Cancel them." Blake replied.
Austen stared down at his phone and frowned, 'No, this is wrong.'
"Then why did that kiss feel so right?" Blake asked.
Austen sighed, 'You've hurt me a lot, Blake.'
"I know, Austen. I'm trying to change."
Austen thought for a moment before unlocking his phone and dialing Ryan's number.
(Ryan Austen)
Hello?
Hey, sorry. I can't make it tonight.
Aw, really? Why not?
Austen felt guilty at the hurt in Ryan's voice.
Family stuff.
Okay, if it's important.
Thanks. I'll talk to you later.
Austen hung up and put his phone back in his pocket. Blake grabbed his hand and the pair of them ran out of the school, with huge smiles on their faces.
"Where are we going?" Austen asked.
"There's a party at Avalon's tonight." Blake told him.
"And you were invited?" Austen asked, surprised.
"Nope," Blake laughed, 'But you were.'
Ryan Williams' POV:
Ryan un-buckled Ben's seatbelt and lifted him out of the car. He smiled at his two year old brother. Since Austen had cancelled their plans, Ryan had some free time to spend with Ben. After all, they both deserved some quiet time after what they've both been going through.
Ryan placed Ben on the jungle gym and walked over to the nearest bench, where he watched his little brother with a careful eye.
Ryan turned his head as a girl wearing a cheerleading outfit sat down next to him. He smiled when he realised it was Lindsay.
"Hey." She greeted sweetly.
"Hi," Ryan replied, 'What are you doing here?'
"I remembered that you always used to bring Ben to the park on Friday," She admitted, 'And I wanted to see you.'
Ryan smiled as Lindsay lay her head on his shoulder and he wrapped his arm around her. They received looks of adoration from the various parents that walked by.
Lindsay laughed, 'We did always have great chemistry.'
"I guess." Ryan replied.
"Ryan?"
"Yeah?"
"Why did you break up with me?" Lindsay asked.
Ryan frowned, 'I was moving to New York, I didn't have a choice. I thought you would have met someone by now.'
"Well, I haven't," Lindsay sighed.
They sat there awkwardly for a moment before Lindsay spoke up.
"I have something to show you." Lindsay said, removing her phone from her pocket.
Ryan watched as she played a recording of Blake and Austen talking. Ryan raised an eyebrow when they kissed and his face was red when the recording ended.
"I overheard them talking after TroubleTones practice. I thought you'd want to know." Lindsay explained.
Ryan sat still for a moment, trying to register what he'd just seen. Tears started to form in his eyes and he balled his hands into fists.
"I know where you can find them." Lindsay said.
Ryan looked at her, 'Where?'
About an hour later, Ryan and Lindsay had dropped Ben home, after making Ryan's mom promise to take him out of the house, and were on their way to Avalon's house.
Ryan pulled up outside and Lindsay grabbed his hand.
"Please, keep calm." Lindsay said, 'Tell them I showed you if you have to but please don't start anything.'
"And why shouldn't I?"
"Because I don't want you to get hurt." Lindsay muttered.
Ryan sighed, 'Alright, I'll try my best.'
Lindsay thanked him as they walked up the drive and knocked on the door. A girl with long, brown hair answered the door and smiled at Lindsay.
"Lindsay! I'm so glad you could make it!" The girl screeched.
"Wouldn't miss it, Av!"
Ryan followed Lindsay inside.
"Do you know where I could find Austen or Blake?" Lindsay asked Avalon.
Avalon nodded, 'They went upstairs a while ago.'
Ryan clenched his fists and Lindsay followed him upstairs. They both barged into a bedroom just as Austen and Blake were about to start making out. Austen's jaw dropped and Blake went white.
"Family stuff, huh?" Is all Ryan could say.
Austen stood up, 'Ryan... I'm sorry... we're-we're not together though?'
"You said that we still wouldn't do anything with other people," Ryan reminded him, 'And you lied to me!'
"How did you find out?" Austen asked.
Lindsay opened her mouth to say something, but Ryan interrupted her.
"That doesn't matter." Ryan said through gritted teeth.
"I told you he was trouble."
Ryan turned around to see Avalon standing in the doorway.
Ryan had a confused look on his face, 'I'm sorry, what? You said that? You don't even know me! Have I given anyone a reason to think I'm trouble?'
Avalon laughed and took a drink from her red cup. Blake stood up.
"Ryan, just leave." Blake said.
Ryan turned to Austen, 'He's really changed, Austen, hasn't he? He put on some different clothes, talked nice for a minute or two and then an hour later he has you in bed. It's how he works!'
"We weren't going to do anything!" Austen countered.
"Oh, yeah?" Ryan replied, 'Check his back pocket.'
Blake pursed his lips and Austen turned around.
"What's in your back pocket?" Austen asked.
"Nothing." Blake shrugged.
Austen stepped forward and reached into Blake's pocket. He removed his hand and squealed when he realised he was holding three packaged condoms.
Austen narrowed his eyes at Blake, 'You liar!'
"Austen-"
"Let's go, Ryan." Austen said, taking Ryan's hand.
Ryan shook out of Austen's grip and stared at him.
"You must be crazy if you think I'm going anywhere with you," Ryan said, taking Lindsay's hand, 'Come on, Linds.'
Monday 16th November:
Charlotte Hudson's POV:
Charlotte arrived in the choir room and took her seat next to Ava. The two had spent all weekend preparing their duet. They'd decided to perform Titanium.
Mr. Schuester walked into the choir room followed by Santana, Quinn and another girl who Charlotte remembered to be Brittany.
"Okay, who wants to perform their duet first?" Mr. Schuester asked.
Charlotte raised her hand and Mr. Schuester nodded at her. Charlotte dragged two seats to the centre of the room for herself and Ava to sit on. The music began and Charlotte started swaying her head to the music.
(Charlotte Singing, Ava Singing, Both Singing)
You shout it out
But I can't hear a word you say
I'm talking loud not saying much
I'm criticized
But all your bullets ricochet
Shoot me down, but I get up
Quinn and Brittany smiled while Santana scowled as Charlotte continued singing.
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
Cut me down
But it's you who'll have further to fall
Ghost town and haunted love
Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones
I'm talking loud not saying much
As soon as Ava began singing, the whole room went silent. They'd all suddenly understood why they'd decided to sing this song.
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
I am titanium
I am titanium
Stone-hard, machine gun
Firing at the ones who run
Stone-hard as bulletproof glass
The New Directions started to cheer as the two girls continued.
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down but I won't fall
I am titanium
I am titanium
The song finished and everyone began roaring and screaming. Ava wrapped Charlotte in a hug and Quinn sent a wink her way. The girls received a few pats on the backs from their friends as they sat down.
"Good luck topping that." Quinn said to Tayla and Lyssa as they walked to the centre of the room.
Tayla gave Quinn the middle finger and Lyssa laughed as the music began playing. Charlotte smiled slightly at their song choice. She always loved this song.
(Tayla Singing, Lyssa Singing, Both Singing)
Rule number one, is that you gotta have fun,
But baby when you're done, you gotta be the first to run
Rule number two, just don't get attached to,
Somebody you could lose
So le-let me tell you
Everyone started clapping along and Charlotte could tell from the huge smiles on the girls' faces that they were having a lot of fun.
This is how to be a heartbreaker
Boys they like a little danger
We'll get him falling for a stranger, a player
Singing I lo-lo-love you
The girls danced around the room and Tayla walked up to the Glee Club members and wrapped her arms around Aaron's neck.
How to be a heartbreaker
Boys they like the look of danger
We'll get him falling for a stranger, a player
Singing I lo-lo-love you
At least I think I do!
Cause I lo-lo-lo-love you.
Lyssa started singing and Charlotte was surprised at how amazing she sounded. Charlotte had never actually heard her perform before.
Rule number three, wear your heart on your cheek
But never on your sleeve, unless you wanna taste defeat
Rule number four, gotta be looking pure
Kiss him goodbye at the door and leave him wanting more-more
This is how to be a heartbreaker
Boys they like a little danger
We'll get him falling for a stranger, a player
Singing I lo-lo-love you
The girls continued to freestyle around the room, their Cheerios skirts flying as they went.
How to be a heartbreaker
Boys they like the look of danger
We'll get him falling for a stranger, a player
Singing I lo-lo-love you
At least I think I do!
Cause I lo-lo-lo-love you.
Girls, we do, whatever it will take
Cause girls don't want, we don't want our hearts to break
In two, so it's better to be fake
Can't risk losing in love again babe.
Lyssa's solo earned her a huge roar from the audience.
This is how to be a heartbreaker
Boys they like a little danger
We'll get him falling for a stranger, a player
Singing I lo-lo-love you
How to be a heartbreaker
Boys they like the look of danger
We'll get him falling for a stranger, a player
Singing I lo-lo-love you
Cause I lo-lo-lo-love you.
At least I think I do!
The girls finished the song as they stood back-to-back. Everyone, like after Charlotte and Ava's performance, erupted into cheers. The girls took their seats and Mr. Schuester walked to the centre of the room.
"This is going to be a very tough decision," Mr. Schuester smiled, 'I'm really proud of all four of you.'
Mr. Schuester walked over to the centre of the room and started talking to Quinn, Brittany and Santana. Lyssa turned to Charlotte and squeezed her leg.
"You were so good!" Lyssa exclaimed.
"Thanks, you too." Charlotte smiled back.
Tayla turned around, 'I mean, obviously we were better. Turn around Lyssa, it's not good to talk to the freaks.'
Lyssa mouthed a sorry to Charlotte as she turned around.
Ten minutes later, Mr. Schuester and the three girls had come to a decision.
"We've decided to go a different way about things." Mr. Schuester announced.
"So we're not doing duets?" Ava asked.
"No, we are," Mr. Schuester replied, 'But we want Lyssa and Charlotte to preform together instead.'
Charlotte shook her head, 'That's way too unfair on Ava and Tayla.'
"No, Charlotte. I don't mind, honestly." Ava smiled.
"I'm fine with it." Lyssa said.
"Oh, come on," Tayla yelled, standing up, 'Lyssa and I were way better. The only reason chubby cheeks here got picked is because Mr. Schuester was ''buddies'' with her dead cousin. He just felt sorry for her!'
The room went silent. Quinn and Santana stepped forward, with looks of anger on their face. But, to everyone's surprise, Charlotte attacked Tayla from behind and brought her to the ground.
"Don't. Ever. Say. That. About. Finn. Again." Charlotte said between smacks and punches.
Mr. Schuester pulled Charlotte off Tayla.
"Tayla, you're suspended from Glee Club until after Sectionals!" Mr. Schuester bellowed.
Tayla scowled at everyone and strut out the door. Tears started streaming from Charlotte's eyes and Quinn wrapped her in a hug.
Ryan Williams' POV:
Ryan took his seat at the Head Council table as his fellow Warblers started to file into the common room.
As soon as everyone took their seat, Ryan opened his mouth to speak, but he was interrupted by a loud knock on the door.
A Junior stood up and opened it. Austen walked in and blushed when he realised how full the room was. Ryan sighed and rubbed his temples.
"Spy!" A Sophomore shouted, pointing at Austen.
Ryan glared at him and the boy looked down, ashamed.
"What are you doing here, Austen?" Ryan asked.
"Ehm, I have something I'd like to say to you..." Austen trailed off.
"Go on."
Austen walked over to the piano in the corner of the room.
"May I?"
Ryan nodded and Austen sat down. He flexed his fingers before he started playing.
(Austen Singing)
I can show you the world
Shining, shimmering, splendid
Tell me, prince, now when did
You last let your heart decide?
Ryan smiled slightly at Austen's song choice. He'd forgotten he'd told Austen Aladdin was his favourite Disney movie.
I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over, sideways and under
On a magic carpet ride
A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us no
Or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming
All eyes were on Ryan as Austen continued.
A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up here
It's crystal clear
that now I'm in a whole new world with you
Now I'm in a whole new world with you
To Ryan's surprise, everyone joined in and Ryan started smiling.
Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feeling
Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
Through an endless diamond sky
A whole new world
Don't you dare close your eyes
A hundred thousand things to see
Hold your breath - it gets better
I'm like a shooting star
I've come so far
I can't go back to where I used to be
A whole new world
Every turn a surprise
With new horizons to pursue
Every moment gets better
Austen glanced over at Ryan and smiled when he noticed that Ryan was enjoying the song.
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you
A whole new world
A whole new world
That's where we'll be
That's where we'll be
A thrilling chase
A wondrous place
For you and me
Austen finished and stood up. He stood in front of Ryan's desk and opened his mouth to say something, but Ryan stood up and dragged him outside the door.
"Sorry, they're like vultures in there." Ryan said.
Austen smiled, 'So... did you like it?'
"Yes, it was amazing." Ryan grunted.
"You sound disappointed." Austen laughed.
"I'm trying to be mad at you." Ryan admitted.
Austen grinned, 'Am I forgiven?'
"Yes."
Austen leaned in for a kiss, but Ryan put his hand out.
"Wait."
"What?" Austen asked, disappointed.
"That whole friends with benefits thing didn't work out at all..." Ryan said.
Austen looked down at the floor.
"So, maybe things would be easier if we just made things... official." Ryan said.
Austen looked up at him and Ryan smiled.
"Wait... are you serious?" Austen asked.
Ryan nodded and Austen squeaked. Austen wrapped his arms around Ryan and Ryan planted a kiss on his cheek.
Ryan called off Warbler's rehearsal and decided to spend the day with Austen instead.
Tuesday 17th November:
Tayla Mallory's POV:
Tayla tapped Avalon's shoulder and went after her when she sped off.
"Av? Av! Avalon, just listen. Please!" Tayla pleaded.
Avalon spun around, 'You have two minutes.'
Tayla nodded, 'I'm so sorry, Avalon. I know it shouldn't have happened, but we were both drunk! I promise to you that I'm not the least bit attracted to Aaron. He's really upset about all of this, Avalon. He really cares about you. As much as I hate to admit it, I've never seen anyone care so much about someone. He really loves you.'
Avalon's face softened and she sighed, 'We've both had a rough three months...'
Tayla laughed, 'Agreed.'
"I'll talk to Aaron when he's at Glee Club later. Shelby won't mind me being late." Avalon said.
Tayla nodded. She didn't feel like telling Avalon that she had gotten suspended from Glee Club. Sure, she was upset, but she was glad that her and Avalon were friends again.
Aaron Kim's POV:
Aaron sat in the choir room and half-listened to Mr. Schuester rambling on about the set-list.
Aaron turned his head when he heard a knock on the door. He sat up straight when Avalon entered the room. Mr. Schuester looked surprised.
"Could I make an announcement?" Avalon asked Mr. Schuester, her cheeks burning a light shade of red.
Mr. Schuester nodded and Avalon stood at the centre of the room.
"I'd just like to say that I'm sorry," Avalon started, 'I haven't had the best three months and some people have just been horrible.'
Avalon looked up at Aaron, 'And I turned my backs on the people who weren't.'
Mr. Schuester smiled, 'That was very big of you, Avalon. Does that mean we can expect you back in the New Directions.'
Avalon shook her head, 'The TroubleTones is where I belong right now.'
Mr. Schuester nodded understandingly and Avalon walked up to Aaron.
"Can we talk?" Avalon asked.
Aaron nodded and Avalon led him out into the hallway. Avalon opened her mouth to say something, but instead, she burst into tears. Aaron rushed forward and wrapped his arms around her.
"I'm sorry." She sobbed.
"You shouldn't be," Aaron said, 'I'm the one who screwed up.'
"I should have forgiven you..."
"But I don't blame you for not forgiving me." Aaron replied.
Avalon rested her head against Aaron's chest, 'Can things just go back to the way they used to be?'
Aaron smiled and nodded. Aaron bid farewell to Avalon and re-joined the New Directions in the choir room.
Ryan Williams' POV:
Ryan played Flappy Bird on his phone as he waited outside of the auditorium for Austen.
"What are you doing here?"
Ryan looked up to see Avalon standing in front of him. She had her arms crossed and she was tapping her foot impatiently against the floor.
"I'm waiting for Austen." Ryan replied.
Avalon scoffed, 'Whatever.'
"Wait."
Avalon turned around and glared at Ryan.
"I'm sorry for causing that trouble on Friday... It's just that Austen means a lot to me, and I was angry. I mean, you'd get angry if it had happened to you, wouldn't you?" Ryan said.
Avalon looked down at the floor and shrugged her shoulders.
"I know we got off on the wrong foot, but I think we should just start with a clean slate." Ryan said.
"Alright," Avalon replied, 'I'm sorry for saying you were trouble and for trying to convince Austen to get back with Blake.'
Ryan raised an eyebrow and Avalon laughed.
"What? He chose you!" Avalon said.
Ryan smiled, 'Yeah, I guess.'
"Austen is one of my closest friends," Avalon said, 'I'm very protective of my friends.'
Ryan shrugged, 'Don't worry about it.'
Avalon smiled and said goodbye to Ryan before entering the auditorium.
Austen Fischer's POV:
Austen wrapped his arms around Ryan when he found him waiting outside the auditorium.
"Hey, muggle." Ryan greeted him.
Austen laughed, 'Only you could say that and not sound like an idiot.'
Ryan wrapped his arm around Austen's waist and they walked out to the car park.
"What do you feel like doing?" Austen asked.
Ryan shrugged, 'How about a walk in the park? We can leave my car here, it's only across the street.'
Austen smiled, 'Sounds great. I'm in a chatty mood.'
"You're always in a chatty mood." Ryan said.
Austen punched his arm, 'Shut up.'
Ryan laughed and pressed his lips against the top of Austen's head.
They arrived at the park and spent the first ten minutes of their walk discussing Sectionals. After a while, Austen decided to bring something up that he'd been thinking about for a while.
"So, how serious are we gonna get?" Austen asked.
Ryan looked at him, his eyes squinting in the bright sunlight, 'What do you mean?'
"Well, how long do you think this will last?" Austen asked.
"I dunno," Ryan replied, 'A while, I hope.'
Austen nodded and Ryan looked at him confusedly.
"Is something wrong?" Ryan asked, a tone of concern in his voice.
"It's just... what about when you go to college?" Austen asked.
Ryan smiled, 'We've only been dating for a day, Austen. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.'
Austen smiled and squeezed Ryan's hand.
"So... there's this dance coming up..." Austen began.
"When is it?" Ryan asked.
Austen smiled, 'Does that mean you'll go with me?'
"Of course." Ryan laughed.
Austen giggled, 'It's on the 20th of December. We'll be on Christmas break by then.'
Ryan planted a kiss on Austen's cheek, 'Can't wait.'
Wednesday 18th November:
McKenna Wright's POV:
McKenna closed her locker and turned around when she heard someone clearing their throat. A tall, muscular boy stood in front of her. He looked her up and down and McKenna shuffled her feet awkwardly.
Getting hit on was a common occurrence for McKenna. She was told she was gorgeous at least fifteen times a day. She has curly, sleek blonde hair that falls to her waist, icy-blue eyes and tanned skin. She's quite skinny and stands at only 5'4.
McKenna tied her hair up into a ponytail and tried to walk past the boy.
"I liked you better with your hair down." The boy said.
McKenna looked down at the floor. She preferred having her hair up, it kept the hair out of her eyes.
"So, you busy this Friday night?" The boy asked.
"Yes." McKenna said as she began to walk away.
"Come on! What are you? A dyke?" The boy shouted afterwards.
McKenna froze. Over the summer, she had finally come to terms with the fact that she was attracted to girls and not boys. She still hadn't told anyone, though. She was too afraid of everyone's reactions.
"What did you just say to her?"
McKenna turned around to see a girl she recognised as Tayla Mallory squaring up to the boy. He laughed in her face.
"I asked her if she was a dyke." The boy replied.
Tayla growled and shoved the boy to the ground. She flipped him over, grabbed his underwear and pulled up as hard as she could. The boy yelped in pain, scrambled up and ran away as fast as the wind.
Tayla turned to McKenna. McKenna stared at her in pure amazement.
"Thanks." McKenna muttered.
Tayla shrugged, 'You're Lindsay's cousin, right?'
McKenna nodded cautiously. She remembered that Lindsay had told her to stay away from Tayla.
Tayla smiled, 'Your cousin's a bitch.'
Tayla turned her back and began walking away. McKenna had to bite her bottom lip to keep herself from laughing.
Valery Crane's POV:
Valery was the first to arrive in the choir room. She took her usual spot in the middle row and stared at the floor. She looked up when she heard someone walk in, and Valery scowled when she realised it was Brittany.
Brittany smiled falsely at Valery and Valery grimaced. She remembered back to how herself and Santana had gotten together.
Valery had spent the past few days with Santana. They didn't do much. They either went to Breadstix, the park or Santana's house.
One day, Valery was late leaving Glee Club and she was the only one left in the choir room, bar Santana. Valery was just about to leave when Santana blocked her way.
"We need to talk." She said.
Valery was confused, but she complied and sat opposite Santana in front of the piano.
"Look, there's obviously something between us," Santana started, 'I know you can feel it too.'
Valery stared down at the floor.
"I just wanted to tell you to stop it." Santana said.
Valery looked up, hurt.
"Leave me alone." Santana said, standing up to leave.
Valery grabbed her hand, 'Look, I know you're still upset over your break-up with Brittany, but you need to get over it.'
Santana ripped her hand out of Valery's grip and turned to leave. Valery sighed and went after her again.
"Santana!" Valery called.
Santana stopped and turned around. Her eyes were filled with tears.
"I just don't want to get hurt again..." Santana whispered, barely above a whisper.
Valery stared in awe at the girl. She'd never seen this side to Santana before. Valery stepped forward and brought Santana in for a hug.
"I won't let that happen." Valery whispered in her ear.
I hope you all enjoyed! I hope you're all liking the new Valery/Santana/Brittany and the new Charlotte storylines. They're all very interesting characters to write, as are all of the characters.
Next week, a storyline for a new character will be introduced. Just to let you all know, I plan to have a few of the main storylines wrapped up by the Christmas Dance so that I can introduce more storylines for some of the other characters.
Bye!