Hello Again, School

[Mal and Evie's dorm room. 7:00 am]

Mal's POV

School is about to be back in session. We woke to our alarm at seven. After waking up, we took a shower together and did our morning routine together. We got mostly dressed. Evie gave me my new shirt she made and had me put it on. She asked me how it felt and I told her if felt nice. And it did. My shirt was naturally purple in color, but this shirt was different than any other shirt I have worn before. It had a silky texture, similar to my nightdress, but short sleeved, and was split neck. From the top, it's dark purple. But continuing down, the purple gets lighter and lighter in color until at the bottom it's white.

"Oh, you look great, Mal." Evie said.

"Do I?" I asked.

"Yes."

I looked in the mirror and I did indeed look great. Evie stood next to me with her new shirt on. And she looked nice in it. A buttoned shirt that was long sleeved. It was made from denim with the color of dark blue and some white at the bottom as well as white at the bottom of the sleeves.

"Wow, Evie. You look great as well." I said.

"Thanks. These were a different design I've never done before. And I'm proud of how well it turned out." Evie said.

We put our shoes on and were ready for the day. I looked at the clock and seen that we still had a lot of time left before we needed to go.

"So what should we do before we go?" I asked.

Evie walked over and sat next to me on her bed.

"Let's go over our little therapy session one more time." she said.

"Is that what you're calling it?" I asked.

"Mal."

"Okay."

"Alright. When you see Audrey, what's the first thing you're going to do?" Evie asked.

"Stay calm and collective." I answered.

"Yes. Now if you feel anger, what do you do?"

"Channel it to something else besides yelling and arguing."

"Good girl. Remember, just stay calm. I know she'll provoke you, but you can be stronger than her. I know you are." Evie said.

"Yes, Evie." I said.

Evie kissed me and straighten my hair. It was then seven fifty and Evie got up and grabbed her bag.

"Okay, Mal, let's go." she said.

"What?" I asked.

"Let's go. We're going to be late."

"But, Evie. We have an hour before we need to leave."

"Didn't I tell you? Ben wants all of us to go to the auditorium for a school assembly."

"What? You never told me that."

"Oh. Well, are you ready to go?" she asked.

"Sure. But what about breakfast? I'm hungry." I said.

"We get breakfast after the assembly." Evie.

"But I'm really hungry." I said.

Evie grabbed the can of almonds and gave it to me.

"Here, you can finish these. Now, let's go." she said.

I sighed and grabbed my bag and ate the almonds as walked to the auditorium. I finished the can before we got to the building. I tried to toss the can into a trash can, but missed. I didn't care. We walked inside and saw that everyone else was there. We saw Lonnie and Jay along with some empty seats next to them. We were all happy to see each other and exchanged greetings.

"So, what did we miss?" Evie asked.

"Nothing. It hasn't even started yet." Lonnie replied.

"What?" I asked.

"Yeah. We've been waiting for half an hour." Jay said.

"Darn, if we'd known that, we would've taken our time getting ready." I said.

"We kind of did." said Evie.

Just then, Ben was seen walking up on stage to a microphone.

"Good morning, everyone. And welcome back. Gosh, it feels good to be back." he said.

"It feels good to be bad." I said.

"Shh." Evie said.

"A new school year is about to begin. And I wish you all the best success. You all are the very best."

Ben has done assemblies like this before. But the way he's conducting this one makes it look like this is the first one he's ever done. Probably because he knows he's running late.

"However, there's an issue I want to bring up. During summer break, someone or some people have been putting up posters of fish around school campus. From the bathrooms, to the tourney field. Outside of buildings and on windows. We've seen pictures of trout, tuna and other types of fish including lobster all around."

"Lobsters are not fish!" someone shouted.

"Look, all I'm asking is please don't put up multitudes of pictures of fish all around campus. Okay? I admire your passion for them, but please don't do this anymore." Ben said.

Funny. I've never seen them around campus during break. Then again, we weren't around campus. Except in the cafeteria. And I do recall seeing a poster of a fish that looked out of place once.

"Now, a couple school events that will happen soon. First off, yearbook photos will be the first occasion. They will begin next month on the fourth." Ben said.

"Oh, and I gotta make us outfits for that." Evie said.

"Shh!" I said, mocking her.

Evie gave me a 'really?' kind of look.

"Second thing, homecoming. It will take place after the tourney team's first game."

"Whoo! Tourney!" someone shouted.

"You will get more info about yearbook photos and homecoming later."

Ben went on and talked for another ten to twenty more minutes about some other boring stuff.

"So, does anyone got any questions?" Ben asked.

"Hey, when can we eat?!" someone else shouted.

"Um."

Ben looked at his watch and saw the time. I took out my phone and saw it was eight forty. By the time everyone goes to the cafeteria and eats, it will be well past nine o'clock. And school starts at nine.

"Well, um. Heh, this is rather unfortunate." he said, a little embarrassed.

"Yeah, you didn't time this very well, did you?!" I shouted.

Evie then covered my mouth with her hand as some people were looking at us.

"Mal, quiet." she whispered.

"Alright, everyone. You are all dismissed. Have a great day." Ben said.

He then left the stage and people began leaving. As Evie and I were getting up to leave, we were talking a little bit to Lonnie and Jay when we heard lots of laughter. We looked back at the stage and couldn't believe our eyes.

"Oh my god." Evie said.

I laughed a little as we saw the stage curtains fully close and a huge poster, that looked like it was thirty feet by fifteen or twenty, of a silver colored fish with the words "stay in schools" below it. The real funny thing about it was, it became visible when two stage curtains, opposite of each other, were closing off the stage. Someone had the poster in two halves. But they were perfectly aligned together to a tee when the two curtains were closed together. And even funnier, it was high up. Like ten feet up in the air. That was obviously well planned. And it was so stupid, but yet so funny. I took out my phone and snapped a picture of it. I put my phone back away and Evie looked me right in the face.

"Did you have anything to do with this?" she asked.

"What? No! Nothing at all." I said.

"Mal."

"I'm serious. I had nothing to do with this. I swear."

"Alright."

I really didn't. But it may seem like it though. I admire those who did this. What's next? Turning the tourney trophy case into a fish tank? Now that would be something. And something I would definitely want to be part of. We left the auditorium and headed for our lockers. Seeing that breakfast was basically out of the question. Evie and I have three out of six classes together: art, mathematics, and science. We were both really excited. We went to our lockers to put our books away and got what we needed. Then we noticed Audrey walking towards us.

"Great. Here comes Audrey." I said, unamused.

"Mal, remember what I told you. You need to be nice and channel your anger to something else besides arguing." Evie said.

"Yes, Evie." I groaned.

It would be hard for me, but for Evie, I was willing to.

"Hello, Audrey." Evie greeted.

"Hi, Evie. How are you?"

"I'm good. How are you?"

"I'm also good. I'm glad to be back."

Why is Audrey being real friendly to Evie? Well, it's probably because as Audrey once told me, she likes Evie more than she likes me.

"So what are you doing here? I asked.

Audrey looked at me, annoyed by my question. Evie cleared her throat as she looked at me. I realized I had asked the question wrong.

"I mean...what brings you here? To us?" I asked, trying my best.

"Nothing. Except my locker is here." Audrey said as she walked past me and stopped near Evie.

"Oh nice! We're like locker buddies!" said Evie.

"Yeah, you could say that. For you and I." Audrey said.

We watched as Audrey put some books away in her locker.

"Oh, Evie. What classes do you have?" Audrey asked after she finished.

"Here's my schedule."

Evie took a folded paper out of her jacket, unfolded it, and handed it to Audrey.

"Oh nice! We have two classes together! Look for me, we'll sit next to each other." Audrey said.

"Okay!" said Evie as she was given back her schedule.

This is so strange. Audrey has never been this polite to Evie before. At least I've never seen it. The bell then rang, telling us that passing period has begun.

"One more thing, Evie. I want to ask you something. I'd ask you later, but I might forget." Audrey said.

"Sure, what's up?" Evie asked.

Audrey looked over at me, then back at Evie.

"Can you come to my dorm room shortly after school?" she asked warily.

"Um, sure. Okay." Evie replied.

"Great! See you later" Audrey said as she gave Evie a quick hug.

"See you." Evie said.

She then walked away.

"Okay, wow. That was something." Evie said.

"You're telling me. That did not seem right. Not at all." I said.

Something was not right about that. A little out of character for Audrey if you ask me.

"Evie, be careful around her. She's up to something. I can sense it." I said.

"Or maybe she's trying to be nicer. Something you should take a cue from." Evie said.

"Ha, ha. Very funny."

"Come on, Mal. Let's go to class."

Our first class is science. The teacher is Mr Deley, and something about that guy just gives me a bad vibe. Evie and I found a perfect spot in the room to sit next to each other. The rest of the students came in and took their seats. Mr Deley arrived last. All the students were talking among each other.

"Good morning, class." he said.

Everyone was talking so much, no one heard him.

"Good morning, class." he said again.

Evie and I were the only ones who were quiet. I seen that Mr Deley started to get frustrated, so I decided to be nice. I stood up from my seat and slammed my hand on the table.

"Hey! Quiet!" I yelled.

Everyone stopped talking and looked at me.

"Ah yes. Mal. I've heard a lot about you." he said.

I smiled and sat back down. Evie patted my back.

"Good girl." she whispered.

Mr Deley then approached me.

"Why is someone like you enrolled in this class?" he asked.

"I thought it would be good for Mal to try something new." Evie said.

"How much science do you know?" he asked.

"Quite a bit. Evie has taught me a lot during the summer break." I replied.

"Really? Okay. Tell me, what is the thirteenth element on the periodic table?"

"Aluminum."

Mr Deley looked at a poster of the periodic table on the wall behind me and couldn't believe I was right.

"Déjà vu." he muttered.

Evie and I snickered quietly to each other as Mr Deley walked back to the front of the class. I think I'm going to like science. Evie was right about that. After science, Evie and I didn't have a class together, but after that we had art. On the way to art class during passing period, Evie told me what happened with her and Audrey.

"She was really nice to me. She told me what she did during break and we just had a nice, friendly conversation." Evie said.

"She still wants you to come to her dorm afterschool?" I asked.

"Yeah."

"Are you?"

"Well, I don't want to be rude. I really don't have a reason not to. Except you. Is it alright?" Evie asked.

I sighed. I really don't want her to. But Evie is afraid that she'll hurt Audrey's feelings, not that I care, but Evie couldn't face that, and I don't want Evie to feel bad. I had a strong feeling that Audrey is up to something. And later, we'll find out that I'm right.

"It's okay, Evie." I said.

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah. You deserve to have some girl time with someone besides me." I said.

Evie kissed me on the lips.

"But I'll never get tired of you." she said.

We arrived at the art class. And we learned that Evie isn't the best drawer when it comes to things other than clothes. And I feel great that I can teach her something for a change. Lunch time arrived after art and we had lunch with Jay, Lonnie, Carlos and Jane. Talking more about what we all did during break and how our day was going so far. After lunch, Evie and I didn't have the next two classes together, but we had mathematics together last. I don't like math, but Evie said that it's used in chemistry. So I guess I should pay attention.

After school was over, we headed to our dorms. Once we got there, we both laid on Evie's bed, exhausted.

"Wow, that was a pretty good first day." Evie said.

"It was. Loved the assembly." I said.

"Yeah, that was definitely something."

I laid on top of Evie and kissed her.

"We had a great summer break, didn't we?" I asked.

"We certainly did."

"What was your favorite part?" I asked.

Evie smiled, then I smiled.

"The sex." we both said.

We both laughed as we hugged each other.

"But also the mountain. We should go back when it's fall. We can see the leaves changing. That's your favorite season after all." Evie said.

"Indeed." I said.

I got off of Evie and we sat at the side of her bed.

"Well, we should start on our homework." she said.

"I didn't get very much." I said.

"Neither did I, but let's work on it now so we'll be done sooner." Evie said.

"The sooner we get done, the sooner we can make out?" I asked.

"Something like that." Evie replied with a wink.

We started on our homework. Evie got done sooner that me, as usual. But she helped me finished mine. After we were done, we laid back down and Evie started giving me kisses all round my neck. I moaned as they felt so nice. Evie went down to my pants and unbuttoned and unzipped them.

"Wow, Evie. You sure move fast." I said.

Evie smirked at me as she pulled my pants off. She then pulled my panties off me and smiled.

"I live for this." she said.

Evie started giving me kisses on my legs and worked her way up to my inner thighs. I laid there, feeling completely aroused. I took off my top and laid naked for Evie.

"You got me. Whatcha' going to do with me?" I asked.

Evie took off her top and laid on me.

"I'm going to make you feel good again." Evie replied.

We kissed many times. As we were, Evie's phone sounded off. But we ignored it.

"You are my princess, Evie. And I'll do anything for you." I said.

"Lay on your stomach." she said.

I did and Evie began rubbing my back and shoulders.

"Are you giving me a massage?" I asked.

"Yes, baby. Now shh." Evie said.

I felt so relaxed as Evie was feeling me. Evie was about to take off her pants when her phone sounded off again. Three times, one after another.

"Hold on, baby." she said.

Evie walked over to our nightstand where her phone was and looked at it.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Audrey. Darn it. I forgot that she wants me to come over." Evie said.

Evie looked at me, confused.

"I don't know what to do." she said.

I sat up in the bed.

"Go ahead." I said.

"Are you sure?" Evie asked.

"Yeah. Go ahead, Evie. We'll continue this tonight before we go to sleep." I said.

Evie grabbed me and hugged me tightly.

"Count on it." she said.

We kissed a few more times before Evie put her bra and shirt back on. She then sat on the edge of the bed and put her shoes on. I sat at the head of the bed with my legs crossed.

"You gonna stay naked?" Evie asked.

"I'm going to put on my nightdress, but nothing underneath." I replied.

"Nice." Evie said.

After Evie went to the bathroom to straighten her hair, she came back to me and gave me a few more kisses

"I love you, Mal."

"I love you too, Evie."

"Alright, see you later." Evie said.

"Okay, but be careful." I said.

"I will. Bye."

"Bye."

We kissed one more time before Evie left. I sighed. Worrying about if I'm right about Audrey being up to something. But I shook it off for I have something more important to think about. Not my dream. Well yeah, that is important, but it's not quite time for us yet. What I'm thinking about is our anniversary. In a month from now, it will be one year since Evie and I started dating. And I need to start planning something special for Evie. I don't know if Evie has started thinking of anything yet, but I need to get started because we will most likely have something planned for both of us. Something that will be memorable for sure.