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Monday morning at school:
Lucy walks into school and went to the office to register her and her brothers. They told her they could start today. Lucy took the papers and went to her new locker to try it out. And someone noticed her and started to walk her way.
Hey there!, Schroeder said, Lucy jumped and turned around quickly and said, Geez you scared me!
Sorry about that. Your new locker?, he asked trying to do small talk and scratching the back of his head sheepishly.
Yeah it is. I texted my brothers they should be coming, oh good they're here. Hey over here!, she said yelling at her brothers to come over. Linus told Rerun about Schroeder. He now knows everything but still doesn't like Schroeder.
Hey good you got our list of classes and our locker numbers thanks sis!, Rerun says. Then glares at Schroeder. Schroeder looks at him then Linus. Linus shrugges his shoulders and elbows Rerun then says, We better get going so we won't be late see yeah later guys! He grabs Reruns arm and pulls him along.
So?, asked Schroeder looking at Lucy. So what?, she asks closing her locker door. What class do you have first?, he asks trying to be nosey. I have English first it says. Why do you want to know for?, She asks him while looking at the paper for the rest of the classes.
Well could I maybe walk you there?, he asks taking her hand but she removes her hand and looks around. Schroeder please stop, we are not dating so you don't need to hold my hand... I need... space., she said trying to not sound so mean, but he was driving her nuts. I'm sorry I don't mean to be handsy but I..., he tried to apologize then she pushed his hood off and smiles at him and says, You look better now without being a creep in a hood. Hahaha, I'll let you walk me to my classes, if you stop trying to hold my hand if you want.
He looks at her in disbelief but then says, Okay, and I promise! They start heading to her English class. The rest of the morning went great. Lunch came around and Schroeder was hoping Lucy would sit by him but he promised to give her some space so he never asked so he got his lunch and sat by himself waiting on the gang to come join him. He had his hood up again on his last class because couple kids were teasing him about the new girl. They wanted to know who she was and if they were together he just couldn't tell them no or yes so he put his hood up and walked away.
Schroeder are you okay?, Charlie Brown knew when Schroeder puts up his hood that something was bothering him. Schroeder jumps then looks up and says, Yeah.. no not really. Could I ask you something personal?
Charlie sits infront of him and nods so Schroeder says, Okay, so I was talking with Lucy this morning and the popular guys were talking about the talent show with her and I duet, and then they asked me if we were dating.
Charlie- Well you did tell them who she was right?
Schroeder- No I didn't get time to tell them because they were going on and on about I'm the man to kiss the new beautiful girl. I didn't tell them we weren't dating I uhh, I walked away.
Charlie Brown was wide eyed, he swallowed his food that was in him mouth without chewing it all the way. He started choking then recovered and said, You KISS her?!
Kiss who?, asked Peppermint Patty siting down beside Charlie. Schroeder gives Charlie a desperate look and at the same time both boys said, NO ONE!!
Okay, well then who was the mystery girl you did kiss on stage? Everyone is talking about it., she said started eating her food. The boys look at each other then her. Charlie was to say it was just rumor until the girl in question came over to sit by Schroeder. Peppermint Patty smiles and says, Hey, Lucy how is you first day back? Lucy smiles and says, It feels like school not much to say about it.
She notices Schroeder's hood is up she was about to ask him why he had it back up but then Violet came up and taps her on the shoulder. Lucy turns to look and greets her old friend, Hey, Vi what's up?
Hello Lucy I was going to tell you that you both were so great at the talent show! I never knew you both was dating this whole time! About time Schroeder comes out and says he has a girl. I was hoping we could go on double date one day., she said smiling up a storm. Lucy was about to say they weren't together but then a drink got sprayed in their direction. Charlie Brown just spit out his drink accidentally. Schroeder trying to hide his face more. Peppermint Patty still looks like she has no clue what is really going on. Lucy was looking at Schroeder like he did something wrong then turns back to Violet to tell her straight.
Violet listen what happened at the talent show was just a show not real. Schroeder and I are not..., Lucy didn't get to finish.
Hey Schroeder, my man, nice going gettin' a hotty like Lucy as your women!, said a popular boy then other kids came over to tell them they were happy for them. Franklin came over with his girl Marcie and they were confused on why there were a crowd over by their table.
Schroeder, may I have a word!, said Lucy getting up and grabbing the hoodie kid sitting by her, he let her take him away from the crowd of kids.
Lucy.., Shh! Schroeder tried telling her it wasn't him telling people but she shushed him until they got into a janitor's closet.
So you told people we were a thing?, she asked him while closing the door and turning on the light. No I didn't!, he said, getting mad at his self for not telling those guys the truth. Oh really, well half of everyone seen our kiss on stage so I figured they be asking but I never expected you to lead them on!, she said pointing her finger in his chest.
Lucy, can you just listen to me. The guys in gym was talking and was asking me questions., he told her.
What did you say?, she asked still poking him. He took her hand and held it while she tried to pull her hand free.
What was I suppose to say? No we not dating. I just kissed her just because. Tell them I didn't want you, which that would be a lie because I do want you. Every second I'm with you I feel better, every minute of not seeing you makes me lonely. I couldn't tell them anything to make them think they have a chance with you, because I'm scared you would go with them or that Ricky guy. Then I'll never get the chance! I'm sorry I didn't tell them, even if you told them nothing is happening between us, they won't listen., he said pulling Lucy closer to him. She was shocked and frozen because she knew he had feelings for her but she didn't know he felt jealous of the other guys.
Schroeder, I don't want you t.., she was going to tell him not to touch her again, but his hand that was on her hand he moved to brush the loose hair out of her face. He then notices her scared look on her face and he backed away and looked down. Maybe should keep my distance before I ruin this..or whatever this is. He thought and felt ashamed, because she told him not to touch her hand, but he did more then touching her hand. He wanted to kiss her again until he seen her face expression. I'm sorry... I.. we need to go the bell will be ringing., he said sounding sad.
Then the bell rung and he moved passed her out of the closet into the hallway. Lucy stood there confused and then followed him out. He took off quickly down the hallway to his locker. She didn't see him for the rest of the day. They both got teased and praised and while Lucy was trying to tell them all it wasn't what they thought she grew tired of telling them so she stopped talking and walked away from them people. Schroeder kept his hood on and not talked to anyone.
Lucy seen him by his locker after school, so she started walking towards him but Sally bumped into her. I'm so sorry Lucy! I was trying to catch my brother for a ride, are you okay?, she asked.
Yeah, I'm good and I thought Charlie was staying after with Peppermint Patty for her basketball practice?, she asked and then noticed Schroeder wasn't at his locker anymore. Shoot where the hell did he go?
Oh crap that's right. Well I guess I can walk home., Sally said. We can drive you., suggested Lucy.
Oh are you sure?, she asked unsurely. Yes Linus will be driving and he won't mind, oh there he is, hey Linus!!, Lucy called when she seen her brother.
Linus walked up to Lucy and Sally. Lucy told him they were going to take Sally home since Charlie was staying after school for his girlfriend. He walked to his car with Sally and Lucy. Then Rerun came running to make it to his brother car. Sally and Rerun sat in the back and Lucy was up infront with Linus. Linus noticed in his review mirror that Rerun and Sally was talking and joking around. Down deep in Linus's stomach he felt like something was stabbing him. It was jealousy. He didn't understand why, it's just his little brother with a girl. That girl long time ago use to prance around calling him her sweet baboo. And he was the cutest thing she ever met. I wonder.. Does she still think that. He thought while stopping at her house.
Oh Rerun you are still the same. Hehe. Well Linus.., She said laughing. Thanks for the ride I very much appreciate it. Lucy I'll text ya later girl!, she finished with a wink and got out of the car and went to the door and went inside. Linus watched her as she went inside. Linus are we going go home or are you going to stare at my girlfriend some more?, Rerun smirked and folded his arms infront of his chest. Wha.. what! She's your.. your girlfriend? Sally shouldn't be with you.. I mean She's I.. I.., Linus said freaking out and thought he already lost to his younger brother.
Gotcha big brother!, Rerun said laughing uncontrollably. Lucy started laughing as well. Oh shut up you both!, Linus huffed and started driving turning thecradio up louder to drown his two absurd siblings. I can't believe he tricked me. I can't believe this feeling I have...for her. Where did it come from...he thought. So you got a thing for Sally, huh?, asked Lucy slyly.
No. I. Do. Not!, he said through his teeth. Uh huh sure. You were freaking out about me and Sally being together., Rerun said slapping Linus on the shoulder. Quit it! I do not like her like that! I just think she could do alot better then a child like you!, Linus said turning off the car and getting out. The other teens laughed again mocking him, while Linus shook his head and went inside their house.
