(Invites for Prom)

TW: Small sexual assault, nothing too graphic of course*

April 27th, 1943*

3:10 pm*

*Highlands High School*

Anya and her friends were almost done setting up the gym, getting it ready for prom that's set to happen this Saturday, and during this, Principal Sheldon walked up the stage, ready to speak to everyone.

"Good Afternoon, Everybody! Who's excited for Prom this week? I won't speak too long but give applause for Greta!" Principal Sheldon greeted the crowd and was followed by everyone in the room cheering.

Soon after, he motioned his hand for Greta to come over to the stage, and she began to speak in his place.

"I'm glad to hear the reception. And Principal Sheldon can't wait for this upcoming Saturday. We've been working tirelessly to ensure that Prom works well for everyone, and with that, I encourage everyone to invite your crush or anyone to Prom, the more the better." Greta spoke to the audience, winking at them with a smile before she continued to speak.

"And not just that, a select few of students from the Jackson Private Academy will be attending Prom here as well, so you could invite them as well, that's all folks, have a wonderful week." Greta continued to speak to the audience, smiling at them before ending the talk as she exited the stage.

After this, many whispers and talks began to erupt from the crowd due to the information that they heard, and amongst it, Anya, Mai, and Allison talked amongst each other.

"Now that's interesting news. I wonder if Claudia is going to join the selected students, it's been quite some time since we've seen her." Mai (now 17 years old) spoke to her friends, curious to know if Claudia was joining the gang while Allison nodded his head in agreement.

"I hope so, and the more of our friends join us for Prom, the better. I also managed to ask Amelia out for Prom as well, so our friendship has been going well." Allison (now 17 years old) chimed into the conversation while Anya nodded, agreeing with his friends.

"I agree with both of you, and my only worry is Neville. He's just been a prick lately, and even Judith had to advise him to knock it off." Anya responded to her friends, hanging up a banner on the wall while Mai and Allison nodded in agreement.

During this, Mai also hung up the final small flyers on the wall as she began to speak.

"Neville, that guy? I don't like him. He's quite rude and bad company." Mai spoke to Anya, carefully getting down from the chair she used to hang out the flyers while Anya and Allison nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, It's best to stay away from him, unlike Judith, he's quite stubborn in changing his ways," Anya responded to Mai, sighing in annoyance as she thought about his current obsessive behavior towards her, something that she hadn't told her friends but Frankie.

"Yes, I agree, very stubborn, but anywho. We should be done now, and It seems that we should head over to Judith's place, right?" Mai continued to speak to Anya while her friend nodded in confirmation.

"Yup, I believe Judith wants some company so we're going to stay and help her, also, I believe she's picking us up so we won't have to worry about getting there," Anya responded to Mai, chucking at the last comment while Allison smiled at this.

Soon after, The trio completed their portion of setting up things, and they cleaned their belongings up, ready to head over to Miller Manor.

"You two go outside, I'm going to use the restroom, tell Judith that I won't be long if she's outside." Anya spoke to her friends, running to the bathroom while Mai and Allison nodded understandably.

"Take your time, no rush!" Mai responded as she turned around and exited the gym alongside Allison.

*Bathroom*

A few seconds passed and Anya exited the bathroom stall and went over to wash her hands; however, she felt someone grabbing her from behind, making her freeze, it was Neville.

"Afternoon, my sweet Anya. Would you like to go to prom with me, hm?" Neville asked Anya, holding her tightly while Anya remained frozen in place, her breathing slowly becoming rapid.

It took a few seconds for Anya to finally respond to Neville's question.

"N-No. Leave me alone and let go of me, please." Anya responded in a stern tone of voice, looking at the mirror, and glaring at Neville at the same time, hoping he'll listen.

Unfortunately, Neville didn't listen and he continued to hold on to Anya.

"Not until you say yes to going to prom with me. It's just one simple word.." Neville responded, smiling at her while still holding on to Anya, making the girl feel more uncomfortable.

"N-Neville, please. Let go of me. Right now!" Anya commanded Neville, speaking a little more loudly, hoping that he'll listen to her.

Sadly, this didn't work as Neville leaned over to smell her hair, making Anya more anxious.

"Damn, you smell good. I'm jealous of Calvin, you know? He's quite lucky he can date you.." Neville complimented, grinning at Anya while he slowly groped her breast.

This was enough to make Anya scream in anger, elbowing Neville, causing him to fall back.

"Don't touch me! Stay away from me, creep!" Anya screamed at Neville in anger, breathing heavily as she stormed out of the bathroom, leaving the boy alone.

After this, Neville groaned in pain, slowly getting up while rubbing his side to ease the pain.

"Stupid girl.." Neville uttered in annoyance, leaving the bathroom in defeat.

*Outside*

Anya exited the school, walking toward where her friends were, still feeling scared at what just happened.

"That creep.." Anya whispered, feeling tears coming down from her eyes as she continued walking until she finally met up with Mai and Allison.

Of course, both of them noticed Anya's mood.

"Anya, is anything okay?" Mai asked her friend with concern in her voice while Allison spoke up.

"Yeah, you seem down. I hope things are going well." Allison also spoke to his friend, waiting for an answer.

After this, Anya took a few deep breaths, wiping the tears from her face as she smiled.

"Nothing much. Just thinking about Calvin, that's all." Anya responded, lying about what happened so she wouldn't burden her friends.

"I see, and just know that Calvin also misses you as well, and continue praying for Calvin's safety, my friend." Mai responded, smiling warmly at her friend while Allison nodded in agreement.

"She's right. I know things are rough right now, but just know that you and Calvin will indeed be reunited again." Allison chimed into the conversation, gently letting Anya on the back, making her smile.

"Thanks.." Anya responded, forcing a smile as she and her friends continued waiting for Judith to pick them up.

After a few minutes of waiting, Judith arrived in her car, waving at her friends with a smile.

"Everyone's favorite rich bitch has arrived. Hop in, everyone." Judith greeted her friends with a smile, gently lowering her sunshades to get a good look at her friends.

"Hey Judith, nice shades!" Mai greeted back, smiling as she got in the car alongside Anya and Allison.

"It's good to see you, Judith." Allison greeted Judith while Anya simply waved at her, not saying anything.

Of course, Judith picked this up as she spoke to her.

"Anya, is anything okay? You seem sad today." Judith asked her friend, looking back at her, waiting for an answer.

"I'm okay. Just been thinking about Calvin, that's all." Anya responded to Judith, lying once more so she wouldn't burden her friend.

"That's completely understandable, and I'm always here if you need anything, okay?" Judith advised Anya with a warm smile before she began to drive to Miller Manor.

During the drive, Anya nodded as she looked out the window, thinking about the incident that took place in the bathroom; however, she shrugged it off, not wanting to think about it.

*Miller Manor*

4:30 pm*

The gang arrived at the manor, and they entered Judith's room.

"Hey guys! You've made it. It's good to see everyone." Emma (now 17 years old) greeted her friends with a smile while Charlotte waved at them.

"Hello Emma, we're doing good, it's great seeing you." Mai greeted her friend, sitting down on the floor alongside Allison while Judith sat.

After a few minutes, everyone began to hang out, discussing their prom plans.

During this, Charlotte noticed Anya was quiet and she got up, sitting next to her friend.

"Anya, wanna talk in private?" Charlotte asked her friend, gently placing her hand on her friend's hand, waiting for an answer.

"I-I don't feel comfortable talking about it.." Anya whispered to her friend, looking at her.

After hearing this, Charlotte gently held Anya's hand tighter.

"I completely understand. If you want to speak on it, I'm willing to listen, okay? Just know that whatever happened wasn't your fault." Charlotte advised Anya, holding her hand tightly while Anya smiled.

"Thank you, you're such a good friend.." Anya thanked Charlotte, hugging her tightly.

"Of course. I'm always here for you.." Charlotte responded, hugging back.

And so, Anya continued to enjoy her evening with her friends, feeling a bit more relaxed despite the incident earlier.

*3 days until Prom*