Chapter 2. You're Invited!

Friday came along very fast. The students at Susan B. Anthony Elementary School were waiting impatiently for the school bell to ring because this was the final day of the semester, and have winter break for the next two weeks.

The teacher leave to attend a staff meeting, leaving the students to chat for the remaining ten minutes. As they were discussing vacation spots, wish lists, and arguing about whether or not the PlayStation 4 is better than the Xbox One, Sherman pulls out several envelopes from his backpack. He then spots his friends Mason Nadir and Carl Jones.

Sherman: Hey guys.

Mason: Hey Sherman.

Carl: What's with the envelopes?

Sherman responds by handing them each an envelope. They both open them to reveal a card decked out in Christmas stickers and drawings with the words 'You're invited' in bold red and green letters.

Mason: What is this?

Sherman: They're invitations to my Christmas party next Friday.

Carl: Oh cool! What's gonna happen there?

Sherman: There's gonna be food, hot chocolate, karaoke, and a secret Santa gift exchange.

Mason: Secret Santa?

Sherman: You get a gift ffor someone, but you can't say it was from you, that's why its called 'Secret Santa'

Carl: That's cool. Well, I'm definitely gonna be there.

Mason: Count me in too.

Sherman: Great! See you guys there.

As Sherman turned around, he noticed his former enemy and current best friend, Penny Peterson, talking to her two friends, Jill Russell and Abby Parker. Penny sees him coming and smiles.

Penny: Hey Sherman. What's up?

Sherman: I just wanted to give you this

He then hands her an envelope with ths same thing inside. A Christmas decorated invitation.

Penny: I'm invited to what?

Sherman: To my Christmas party next Friday.

Penny: Ooh! Sounds like fun. Ill be there.

Jill: Hey! What about us?!

Abby: Yeah! We love parties!

Even though Sherman is good friends with Penny, he never had a chance to get to know Jill and Abby better, but he thought he should invite them nonetheless. They are Penny's friends after all.

Sherman: I was just getting to that. Here are your invitations

Sherman hands them the last two envelopes he has in his hands, and Jill and Abby open them.

Jill: You said it was next Friday, right?

Sherman: That's right.

Jill: I can make it.

Abby: Yeah, me too. It will be nice to not be bored for once.

The four share a laugh.

Sherman: Well, I'll see you guys there.

At this time, the school bell rings, effectively ending the school day, and the semester of school. The students swarm out to the exit feeling exciting for taking the winter break. Sherman waits outside with Penny as the other students leave.

Penny: Hey Sherman?

Sherman: Yeah?

Penny: It says on the invitation about a "secret Santa" gift exchange. What do we have to do?

Sherman: You just give anybody you choose to give a gift, but you can't say its from you.

Penny: Ah! Got it.

At the same moment, both Mr. Peabody and the Petersons have arrived at the curve two pick up their respective children.

Penny: Well, I guess I'll see you soon. Bye Sherman

Sherman: Bye Penny.

Penny gets into her parents' car and drives away. Sherman then walks toward his canine father and gets into the moped's sidecar. He buckles his seatbelt, straps on his helmet and rides all the way home.

Mr. Peabody: So, did you give out all of your invitations?

Sherman: Yes Mr. Peabody

Mr. Peabody: Excellent. I'll tell you Sherman. This party could be a very successful one if we do it right.

Sherman: We'll do just fine.

To be Continued...

A/N: So far so good. Even though this is still short, it's a bit longer than the last one.

Anyway, stay tuned next time for thr next chapter