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Friday before the talent show...
The gang was sitting at their table at lunch and they were talking about what some were doing at the talent show. Schroeder wasn't talking because he didn't want to get teased or taunted about doing a duet with girl, that he doesn't know. Most of the kids knew already that he was going to be there but didn't think he play with anyone. So they never said anything to him.
Peppermint Patty and Marcie were going to be doing something to do with fighting techniques. Franklin and Pigpen(he now kind of cleaner then when he was younger, only washes once a week) was going to play his guitar. Charlie Brown was going to help with the lights for the show, because he didn't really have a talent to show. Schroeder sat there and didn't say anything to any of them. Charlie knew, but he didn't want to announce that he be doing a duet at the talent show.
Charlie looks at Schroeder, he smiles, and says, Well I've noticed your name's on the list.
Schroeder jumps and then looks at Charlie and whispers, Shhh keep it down! It's nothing. Nobody noticed him talking to Charlie, so he just got up and put his tray away and went to his locker. Charlie Brown just shook his head. Hey, where did Schroeder go? I was going to ask him what he was going to play at the talent show tomorrow., said Franklin to Charlie Brown. Well, maybe he's in a rush to get today over with, so he can practice some more before tomorrow., Charlie said to make Franklin not think into it with Schroeder.
I'm glad he's came around. This depressed look don't look good on him. I mean some of the girls on the basketball team dig him, but I think it's just sad., Peppermint Patty said shoving the rest of her lunch in her mouth. Sir, I think he doesn't do this on purpose. Something must of happened years ago to make him act this way., Marcie said trying to correct Peppermint Patty. Stop calling me Sir, it's gettin' old. Well he better bring the house down with a great performance, because if I gotta sit through some Bach crap I'm going fall asleep!, Peppermint Patty said fake yawning. It's Beethoven!!, said the rest of the kids at the table. Oh whatever!, Said Peppermint Patty then the bell rang to tell them their lunch is over.
End of the school day...
Sally was outside at a yellow car waiting on her big brother, so he can drive her home. Charlie finally came out of the school and walked to his car.
I'm glad he's came around. This depressed look don't look good on him. I mean Some of the girls on the basketball team dig him, but I think it's just sad., Patty said shoving the rest of her lunch in her mouth. Sir, I think he doesn't do this on purpose. Something must of happened years ago to make him act this way., Marcie said trying to correct Peppermint Patty. Stop calling me Sir, it's gettin' old. Well he better bring the house down with a great performance, because if I gotta sit through some Bach crap I'm going fall asleep!, Patty said fake yawning. It's Beethoven!!, said the rest of the kids at the table. Oh whatever!, Said Patty then the bell rang to tell them their lunch is over.
End of the school day...
Sally was outside at a yellow car waiting on her big brother, so he can drive her home. Charlie finally came out of the school and walked to his car. He noticed his sister and said, You need a ride?
Yeah.., she said rubbing on of her eyes. He noticed her face was little red and her eyes were puffy and she looked like shes been crying. Everything okay?, he asked her. She shook her head no and got into the car when he unlocked it for the both of them. She told him about her boyfriend, for month, has been talking to another girl. When she questioned him about it he told her he wanted to break up with her for the other interesting and way prettier girl.
Well its his fault. He should know that you are way better then any of them other girls!,
Her brother said. Sally smiled weakly and mustered out a weak Thanks, and turned her head to look outside her window. When they got home there was unknown truck sitting in the driveway. Who can that be?, asked Charlie Brown. Sally just shruggled her shoulders then she tried to clean her face up in her mirror in her purse.
They both got out of the car and walked up to their door and opened it. Sally still wasn't in the mood to see whoever it was yet, so she ran upstairs to her room. Charlie went to see who it was talking with their mom in the kitchen. The other people sounded familliar but still wanted to know who they were. When he got to the kitchen he bumped into his mom. Oh, I'm sorry dear, why don't you say hello to..., his mom said but before she could finish Charlie knew exactly who was here it was Linus and Lucy. He ran to Linus and hugged him and he hugged back. Then he hugged Lucy and she hugged him in return. I thought you guys weren't coming until tomrrow?, He asked them.
Well we got here a day earlier thanks to Lucy's new boyfriend., Linus said teasingly. Lucy rolled her eyes and said, He is not my boyfriend, Ricky is just a friend and we hang out, talk about things, and..,
And kiss goodbye.. hehehe., Linus said wiggling his eyebrows. Lucy then punched him in the arm which caused Linus to yelp in pain. You know we don't do that!, she said looking mad, but had hint of blush creeping on her cheeks. Charlie Brown just laughed at his longtime friends.
And at least I'm talking to someone, you just get a girl and then she some how thinks your too boring and dumps you., said Lucy trying to get a rise out of Linus. Hey, I can't help I'm a hopeless romantic, and some chicks are just not openly about what I do for them. They want me to be wild and a badboy, but that's just not me. Women is complicated!, Linus said, throwing his hands up in the air. He had his back toward the entrance of the kitchen, and didn't know somebody else was in the room with them.
Well, if we are complicated then what does that make you, the sane one? Yeah right! Some women, like me, want a man to be strong, caring, responsible, wild, loyal, and honest. If men are not like that then they are not right for us!, said Sally, not realizing who the two other people in the room with her brother and mom really is.
Linus turns around about to protest then stops and stares at her with wide eyes. Lucy smirks and says, Wow, Sally, I never get to watch Linus become speechless after an arguement before. By the way you look great., she walks over to give Sally a hug. Then it dawns on Sally on who these people are. So she hugs her back and says, Thanks Lucy. Just trying to have us girl's back right? And have you seen yourself? You are beautiful!
Oh thank you! I don't really try., said Lucy being modest. Linus still trying to get his mind to register that this is the little blonde annoying girl that would chase him around saying 'Oh my sweet Baboo'. Charlie smiles at the girls catching up with one another. He looks at Linus and shakes his head and slaps him on the back and says, You know you can't win all the battles, Linus. And you can stop stareing at them. Hahaha. Linus looks at his best friend then his best friend's sister. Then he shakes his head and smile to Charlie and says, I know.
Okay kids, you can go into the living room and supper will be getting done shortly!, Mrs. Brown said to the group. We are not kids anymore, Mrs. Brown., Linus protested. Linus, do you want me to sick my daughter on you?, she asked with one eyebrowed raised. He looks at Sally, she was giving him a hard look, and he looks back at his best friend's mom and said, No ma'ma!
Then I suggest that you take the compliment about kids and go in the living room huh? Hehehe., Mrs. Brown giggled. Then the kids did as was told. Linus sat next to Charlie on the couch and Sally and Lucy sat next to each other on the love seat. Lucy talked about what has happened in her life to Sally after they moved away. She left out the parts of her going to the hospital for awhile. Linus talked about the college he was going to be going and it was the same one Charlie was thinking on picking to go to as well. Supper got done the teens ate still talked with each other until Lucy got a call on her cellphone.
It was Rerun, Linus, he said mom needs help with moving a cabniet downstairs in the basement and Ricky had to leave for family emergency., Lucy said to her brother. What? Why can't he do it?, Linus said getting aggravated. Linus you know he can it's mom he's her "little boy". Lucy said using her two fingers on both hands in quotes.
Yeah, yeah. Well, Mrs. Brown thanks for supper and having us over. Charlie Brown we will see ya tomrrow at the talent show., Linus said. Sally looked at them and had a confused on her face. Lucy smiles and says, Yes, thanks for having us and Sally what's wrong?
Why are you guys coming tomrrow?, askd Sally. I'm in the talent show helping out a old friend. He just doesn't know it is me., Lucy said rubbing the back of her neck sheepishly. Who? Oh my gosh! It's Schroeder isn't it?!, she said jumping up and down.
How did you know?, asked Lucy curiously.
Because my friend was walking by the directors office monday and heard some guy desperately asking to join the talent show and play his piano. She said the director asked if he was playing alone and the kid said no it will be like a duet with a girl. So the director was happy sounding, and my friend had to hide from not getting caught eavesdroping then Schroeder came out of the office., said Sally.
Well just don't tell him it's me, okay?, Lucy asked hesitantly. Of course I won't. I think it be great for him to get out of his house and actually do something with friends., Sally said smiling.
That's why we have to help him. I don't know why he has been acting funny. I mean he should still play his piano and do his sports with his friends and now he hardly does anything anymore. Something has happened and I can't sit back and let him get this way., Lucy said looking down. The two guests said their goodbyes again and left for home.
