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7 years later...
Charlie Brown was 17 years old now. He grew more hair on his head, but his wardrobe was still the same. He was sitting at the kitchen table eating his breakfast when his sister Sally came walking in. She was only two years younger then him. She has long blonde hair and she was wearing a light blue shirt and white skirt. Morning Big Brother!, she said getting her breakfast before they go to school. Morning Sally, He said to her, You excited about sophomore year?
Yes I am!, She said smiling, then the phone rang. Charlie got up and went to pick up the phone he said, Hello? oh Linus, how are you?
Linus was a 16 years old boy with slick black hair and wore his trusty Security blanket as sports coat. He said, on the other end of the phone, I'm fine Charlie, yourself? So how is everyone over there?
Charlie- I'm good and they are all fine, well except one guy.
Linus- Oh yeah?
Charlie- Yeah. He still won't come join us at any sporting events we hold. And he stays home doing nothing. There is a talent show coming up and pretty much everyone's going...except...
Linus- Except him huh?
Charlie-Yeah. And he keeps asking about you. Well, asking if I've heard from you...
A muffled voice in the back ground was heard then some yelling then someone started to speak and it was a females voice, Charlie? Charlie Brown is this you?
Charlie was shocked to hear, Lu-Lucy?
Lucy was 17 years old now, just like Charlie Brown. She now dressed in flared jeans and short blue shirt that showed her belly skin when she moved. Her black hair gotten alot longer. Yeah, blockhead it is me. How are ya?, she said
Charlie- Um, fine yourself?
Lucy- Good, good, so what's this I hear about Schroeder and not wanting to do anything with ya'll? Or being in this weekends talent show?
Charlie Brown didn't know what happened to Linus, and knew not to say anything to her about it. So he asked, What h-happened to Linus?
Oh my silly little brother is here, hold on, Lucy turned the speaker on and then Linus said, I'm here with, probably, a bruised arm!
Oh please! I didn't hit you that hard ya big baby, so spill what happened to him!?, Lucy demanded an answer.
*Flashback to a year after the Van pelt's left*
Schroeder walked through the school with his hoodie up. Franklin and Charlie Brown was talking at their lockers by Schroeder's locker.
So we all getting together for some hockey right, Charlie?, Franklin asked sounding excited. Yeah, Hey Schroeder, you coming to be our goalie?, asked Charlie with a smile. Schroeder looks at them and says in a robotic voice, No.. I.. don't.. feel.. like.. it.., then he closes his locker and walks away. You know, he hasn't been to any games, I wonder if he's okay?, asked Franklin. Charlie Brown thought and realized he was right, so he said, You know maybe he's busy or something.
2 years ago..
Peppermint Patty was rushing to her table in the cafeteria. She finally made it. She tried to speak, even though she was out of breath, Okay.. I.. got..exciting news!!! Charlie Brown, Marcie, Franklin, Sally and Schroeder was looking up from their lunch to hear more. There is going to be battle of the bands at our school next month, and the winner will be on tv! Isn't that exciting!!
Oooo, Wow, Cool, That's great!, the kids at the table was super happy, except for one. Sally said, You know we have to get you, Schroeder to play piano! You're the best!
But before the others to join her, Schroeder stood up and said, I don't play anymore, I haven't for long time. I'm..I'm sorry guys but I gotta go. Everyone looked shocked and disappointed, because they probably won't win without him. And month came and their school didn't win.
*End of flashback*
After listening to Charlie and then she thought about it. She wants to help with the talent show but nothing came to mind. Maybe, she thought, Maybe he will accept a challenge. Linus wasn't happy he didn't want her to know anything about what has been happening to or with Schroeder, because he didn't want his sister to go through what she did 7 years ago. Lucy, you don't need to know anymore., Linus said, trying to get the phone away from her. She was too quick and snatched the phone away.
Linus, why haven't you said anything?, Lucy asked getting little mad. Because! It doesn't matter he deserves to be unhappy!, He said getting angry. He's your friend!, Lucy said getting mad herself. He use to be my friend, but I care about you and what happens to you!, Linus said finally letting her know he is worried.
Charlie was quietly listening but Sally was showing him the time and they had to hurry to go to school, so he told Lucy and Linus that he had to go. They said their goodbyes, but Lucy wasn't done with Linus. They talked it out and she let him know she wasn't going to go back to her old ways and he wasn't trusting her but he let it go.
It was lunch time, and Charlie Brown was happily sitting enjoying his lunch with his friends, when his cell phone started to ring. The number that was displayed was unknown to him, but he answered it anyways, Hello?, he said unsurely.
Hey blockhead, it's me, I have a request for you., The person on the other end was Lucy. Oh hello, and ok what is your request?, Charlie asked.
Charlie went to find Schroeder. The blonde boy was stareing at the talent show flyer. Schroeder wears black hoodies now and keeps his hood up most of the time. Hmm, I wonder if what Lucy suggested would work, he thought. Hey Schroeder, how are you?
Okay and you?, Schroeder turned towards his friend.
I'm great, so I noticed you were looking at the talent show flyer. Were you going to..?, Charlie asked. NO!!! I mean not this year., he shouted then tried to sound like he could of cared less
Oh well, then this girl was right I guess, Charlie said and noticed his friends reaction. Girl? What girl?, Schroeder looked confused and a little irritated. Nobody, just forget it., Charlie Brown turned to walk away but Schroeder ran infront of him and said, No, what did she say?
Well she heard you did great and everyone loved it at the college of music 7 years ago, but now you don't play. She thinks you probably lied and you are not that great., Charlie Brown said trying to sound convincing.
Oh, she did huh? Well it's true about the college they did love it, but not about me lying...it's uh it's complicated. Who is she anyways?, Schroeder said getting defensive.
She, uh.. she never gave here name. She wants you to play this song this weekend for the talent show and she will be singing with you., Charlie said while giving him the sheet of music. Schroeder looked it over and said, Th-this is a love song! I can't play this! I don't even know who this "girl" is!
She knew you would react this way. So she wants you to sign up for 2 people doing a duet and you need to memorize this song on your piano at home. She also says she will meet you at the show. And if you don't do what she said, then she will tell everyone you are not the best pianoist that you "so claim to be.", Charlie Brown said feeling bad for saying this, and hoping it work so he walks away without getting an answer, then turned the corner. Schroeder, with his mouth agape, just stood and stared at Charlie's leaving form. He shook his head and mumbled some curses and marched to the directors office.
To be continued...
