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Title: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 06, 2007, 09:57:52 AM Megan gets ready to go to the dance. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 06, 2007, 11:25:27 AM Megan was applying her Dior J’adore perfume along the base of her throat and the insides of her wrists. That was the final touch to her preparations for Homecoming. Looking at herself fin her full length mirror, she turned slightly to each side, nodding approvingly at how good she looked in her dress. The dress was by Jovani, titled “Falling Star”. The bottom of the dress was a dark, dark blue, like a clear night sky, and, just above her knees, it started to be speckled with sequin “stars”. Just below the waist, the dress material lightened just a bit in shade, and the stars turned into lines of sequins, that seemed to rain down towards the ground. The sequined falling stars were thicker on her midsection, until the bright “stars” almost completely crowded out the blue at the bikini line. Two thin straps, also covered in sequins, went over her shoulders, and the dress dipped down to her mid back. Her arms were completely bare. Keeping with the “star” theme, she had a 18k white gold bracelet on her right wrist by Christian Dior, from the “Dior Raining Stars” collection. It consisted of over a dozen small white gold stars linked together by white gold chainlinks. Off of this were four pick tinted charms, each of the letters spelling out “DIOR”. Her earrings were also from the “Dior Raining Stars” collection, white gold hoops with a small link of stars passing through the middle. Each of the earrings also had the small “DIOR” charm letters handing from the bottoms of the hoops. Around her neck was a necklace, also by Christian Dior, from the “Maxioui” collection, an 18k white gold chain with a single diamond in the center that hung down to just above her cleavage. A pair of black, heeled sandals by Christian Dior completed her outfit. She had gotten a Japanese straightening at the salon and then had her hair fixed up in a stacked ponytail. For something that seemed so simple, it was amazing how much one could spend, of course, the Japanese straightening had been a large part of the bill. The blonde teen had added some sparkles to her hair, to go with her “star” theme. Yes, she thought, she looked fabulous. Hopefully this would get some other adjective from John other than just that she looked “great.” As understanding as she was about so many things with him, always being told she looked “great” was getting old. Smiling, she started towards the top of the stairs to wait for John to arrive. They were going to be going to Homecoming with the other cheerleaders and their dates in a H2 Hummer limousine that the girls had all arranged. The blonde teen could not help but feel excitement bubbling up inside, she had been looking forward to tonight for weeks now. The victory earlier in the day at the football game just seemed to add even more energy to the anticipated evening. (ooc Picture of Megan’s dress is here http://www.groovygamers.com/forum/index.php/topic,1436.msg133991.html#msg133991 Here is a site with a good view of what the Hummer 2 Limousine looks like inside :) http://www.limousine-denver.com/hummer-limos.htm) Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 06, 2007, 01:20:06 PM John was on time, as usual, and had managed to get into his tux, which made him look far more sophisticated than he really was. When he saw MEgan there was a long pause where he said nothing, his mouth just opening slowly, like it might not work suddenly. Finally a sound came out, a sort of "ahhh" that lasted several seconds, then he snapped his mouth closed and smiled, "You look amazing." He looked down at the floor for a second and Megan was sure he blushed. "I brought you this." he said, taking a single white rose, it's stem trimmed short and wrapped in white ribbon. It had a pin in it and he carefully pinned it to her dress. "I have to admit, I'm more nervous pinning this on than I thought I'd be." He said as he secured the pin. "At least I didn't stab you." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 06, 2007, 01:58:32 PM Megan smiled slightly at John’s reaction to her, thought the way she felt she really wanted to break into a much broader smile, but did not want to embarrass him more than he seemed to be. “Thank you.” She said, smiling warmly as he finally found words. When he looked up finally she added, “you look very handsome and sophisticated.” She smiled again at the sight of the rose he had brought, holding still as best she could while he pinned it on her. When he commented how nervous he felt pinning it on, she whispered so only he could hear, “that’s probably a good thing, otherwise my dad might really get worried.” Then in a louder voice she replied. “You did just fine.” “Guess our mom’s helped coordinate some things.” Megan commented as she took out a boutonniere that matched the rose John had give her. She fixed it onto the lapel of his tuxedo jacket, finding her hands were shaking a bit more than she would have expected as well. Once it was on, she looked up at him with a wide smile. “Ready to go get the pictures done so we can be on our way?” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 06, 2007, 03:16:04 PM John nodded and took Megan's arms, walking her into the den where her mother and fatehr were. Mom's face brightened and dad smiled. "You guys look nice." Dad said. He took his camera from the desk and took some pictures of them. Mom came over and made some fussing adjustments here and there. Megan thought she might cry, but her mom managed to hold it together. "You look very nice John." She said softly. "You guys have a great time." "Thank you Mrs. Howell. " John said. Megan's dad came up after putting his camera away. "Be careful you two. Things have been a little strange this year, and the Homecoming dance is the type of event that some people would use for hijinks. First sign of trouble, you guys find someplace safe. Okay?" John nodded, and put his arm around Megan's shoulder. "We'll be careful sir." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 06, 2007, 04:05:04 PM “Thanks dad.” Megan said with a smile as he took pictures of them. She was a little surprised by her mom seeming about to cry, but figured it was probably a bit hard when the youngest really started to show that she was grown up. “We will mom.” She said with a smile and a hug for her mom. When her dad came over and talked about being careful, Megan nodded as John put his arm around her shoulders and answered. “Don’t worry dad.” She replied. “Like John said, we will be careful.” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 06, 2007, 06:19:05 PM Dad looked at John for a long moment, and put a hand on his shoulder. "Take care of her John." he says. John looks at Megan for a moment, then back at her father. "Yes sir." He says, Megan can hear the slightest hint of confusion in his tone. Once outside John leans over to Megan, "That was wierd." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 06, 2007, 06:59:53 PM Megan looked at her dad a moment, not sure why he was saying that, but having some suspicions. “Night mom, dad.” She called out as John lead her outside. Once they got out there, she gave John a slight nod. “Yeah, but you know, he is a smart guy, he might suspect things. But I haven’t said anything.” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 06, 2007, 08:26:20 PM "Maybe. It just seems like an odd thing to say is all." They made the rounds picking up the other cheerleaders and their dates. Most of them were dating members of the football or basketball teams. There was a lot of excitement in the car over the game and the dance. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 06, 2007, 08:42:32 PM “Yeah, maybe he is just being a bit paranoid.” Megan said, hoping that was all it might be. She then focused on trying to put that to the back of her mind somewhat, something made all the easier once they were inside the luxurious H2 limousine and on the way to get the other cheerleaders and their dates. Once more people were added, the excitement over the victory and for the dance was rather contagious, building on itself. The cheerleaders put the limousine’s sound system to good use, with music blasting for the trip, songs full of energy that made you want to get up and dance, such as: Rihanna “Shut up and Drive” I've been looking for a driver who's qualified So if you think that you're the one step into my ride I'm a fine-tuned supersonic speed machine With a sunroof top and a gangster lean So if you feel me let me know, know, know Come on now what you waiting for, for, for My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode So start me up and watch me go, go, go, go Got you where you wanna go if you know what i mean Got a ride that smoother than a limousine Can you handle the curves? Can you run all the lights? If you can baby boy then we can go all night Cos I'm 0 to 60 in three point five Baby you got the keys- Now shut up and drive (drive, drive, drive) Shut up and drive (drive, drive, drive) I got class like a 57 Cadillac Got all the drive but a whole lot of boom in the back You look like you can handle whets under my hood You keep saying that you will boy I wish you would So if you feel me let me know, know, know Come on now what you waiting for, for, for My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode So start me up and watch me go, go, go, go Got you where you wanna go if you know what i mean Got a ride that smoother than a limosine Can you handle the curves? Can you run all the lights? If you can baby boy then we can go all night Cos I'm 0 to 60 in three point five Baby you got the keys- Now shut up and drive (drive, drive, drive) Shut up and drive (drive, drive, drive) Cos you play the game, got what I got (Get it Get it) Don't Stop It's a sure shot Aint no Ferrari huh boy I'm sorry I ain't even worried So step inside and ride (ride, ride, ride, ride, ride...) So if you feel me let me know, know, know Come on now what you waiting for, for, for My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode So start me up and watch me go, go, go, go Got you where you wanna go if you know what i mean Got a ride that smoother than a limosine Can you handle the curves? Can you run all the lights? If you can baby boy then we can go all night Cos I'm 0 to 60 in three point five Baby you got the keys- Now shut up and drive (drive, drive, drive) Shut up and drive (drive, drive, drive) Now shut up and drive (drive, drive, drive) Shut up and drive (drive, drive, drive) Che'nelle “I Fell in Love with the DJ” Alright, Derick Brim Am as big as you Heey! Che'nelle Oouch! Che,nelle is got a story for you Che'nelle is DJ and for For the ladies All the night she keep call me back to the club to see if DJ another bar. I fell in love with the DJ,DJ sneaking around the back door banging to here if somebody say "Hou Hou" I fell in love with the DJ,DJ getting into intoxicated every weekend he make my heart go "Hou Hou" Walk into the club with my partner met, talked, and said hello to everyone there Look to my right Mr.DJ blew me a kiss, I trip and I fell He call me over knowing that I'm taken so I went over thinking he's just a friend one thing led to the other. What! My boy friend went to think we were together. I fell in love with the DJ,DJ sneaking around the back door banging to here if somebody say "Hou Hou" I fell in love with the DJ,DJ getting into intoxicated every weekend he make my heart go "Hou Hou" Roughing tough man Mr.DJ I can't say no when he whispers" my place". Look to me right tell my man to go home be back as soon as I take my girls home. I end up in DJ's house he stood at the door holding a towel. One thing led to the other, he ripped my clothes all together I fell in love with the DJ,DJ sneaking around the back door banging to here if somebody say "Hou Hou" I fell in love with the DJ,DJ getting into intoxicated every weekend he make my heart go "Hou Hou" When thim thim rep com spin dim dim, can i suggest one thing tiking she under my spellcam the puppet master. Pull one sting and she winds in faster her boyfriend is here that spells disaster. How she doing everything we didn't ask her. We both rang up in the dance floor and she wanted to know the score. I rold her if she wanted more it at 4. Si! I fell in love with the DJ,DJ sneaking around the back door banging to here if somebody say "Hou Hou" I fell in love with the DJ,DJ getting into intoxicated every weekend he make my heart go "Hou Hou" Oh no did I tell you how the story ends. When my boyfriend followed me one night (Oh no), did I tell you. Came though the door with a knife in his hands. I turn around screaming shut them we were just friends. But I was tripping on my words I was making it so obvious, Then I realized that I had a CD in my hand. Just dropping of my new CD sweetie. I fell in love with the DJ,DJ sneaking around the back door banging to here if somebody say "Hou Hou" I fell in love with the DJ,DJ getting into intoxicated every weekend he make my heart go "Hou Hou" Yea I got a man, But Mr.DJ That’s me For the DJ, Mr.DJ Make my heart go boom boom... (ooc Found places anyone interested can listen to the fun songs. Here is Rihanna’s “Shut up and Drive” (http://top40.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=top40&cdn=entertainment&tm=17&gps=151_315_993_429&f=00&su=p284.8.150.ip_&tt=4&bt=0&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www6.islanddefjam.com/www2/av_system/fv_standalone/player.php%3Flink%3D8NN04d90YW4Zsj77u452EA45-88603). And here is Che’Nelle’s “I fell in love with the DJ” (http://www.musicjesus.com/song_42962_CheNelle-I_Fell_In_Love_With_The_DJ.html)) Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 07, 2007, 09:22:26 AM When the group arrives they are met near the door by the rest of the football team. They pick John up and carry him into the gym on thier shoulders like a conquering hero. There are many cheers and applause for his first win as the teams quarterback. After the mini celebration John comes back over to Megan. He's smiling and he gives her a hug and a kiss. "We should dance some." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 07, 2007, 09:36:29 AM Megan was smiling when the football team picked John up and carried him into the gym, following behind with the other cheerleaders, part of the cheering crowd. She had a feeling this was a moment John would not easily forget, and was happy that he was able to have this “normal” moment. When he made his way back over to her, she returned his hug and kiss as she smiled broadly. “That sounds like a great idea.” As she let him lead her out to the dance floor. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 09, 2007, 12:50:34 PM "Oh My Goddddd" The last word is drawn out as Lisa Janush comes over to hug Megan as her and John leave the dance floor. "You look so totally fabulous." she says, "I heard about that business with Fern. How totally creepy." Lisa turns to John, holding out her hand. John smiles and takes her hand, "Can I steal him for a dance, I'll let you borrow mine." Lisa says with a smile, "I promise not to tire him out." Lisa's date, standing a few feet behind her is a tall boy with his hair slicked back and a nice Tux. OOC: Megan needs to make a notice check DC 16 Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 09, 2007, 05:07:11 PM “Lisa!” Megan cried in return, hugging the older girl back. Lisa had said she had planned to make it to Oak Park’s Homecoming, and she had indeed. “You look awesome as well.” The blonde teen said in reply. When Lisa mentioned Fern, Megan gave a little nod, “Yeah, that was rather strange.” When Lisa asked for a dance with John Megan nodded. “Sure thing.” When the two of them head off to the dance floor, she looks over at Lisa’s date with a smile. “Hi, I’m Megan.” (ooc nope on the notice check, a 6 http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1201180; you can’t seem to make them in my game, I can’t in your’s :)) Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 09, 2007, 06:42:24 PM "I know." He says, and suddenly Megan realizes that the good looking boy in the tux is Dave, from Lunch. "A guy can only say no to a girl so many times before he just have to accept the money and bring her to the dance." Dave holds out his hand, "Can I have this dance?" Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 09, 2007, 07:21:45 PM Megan smiled as she took Dave’s hand and they started out to the dance floor. “Why certainly.” “I must say it is an impressive transformation Dave. You think you will be able to live it down?” The blonde teen asked with another smile. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 09, 2007, 08:29:46 PM Dave smiled. "Why thank you Ms. Howell." his voice held a dignified tone and his enunciation was far clearer than normal. "As for living it down, I can always claim the money was too good. So, it was nice to see John get to win a game. Must be hard for him to not cheat, even just a little." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 09, 2007, 08:47:09 PM Megan chuckled as Dave mentioned saying the money was too good to pass up. “That might help.” When he mentioned John winning a game and how he must be tempted to cheat, she glanced over his direction briefly before looking back at Dave. “Yeah, it was good to have a win. As for John cheating, he has always had to be very careful, so using them to give himself too much of an edge is sort of against his nature.” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 09, 2007, 10:45:16 PM "That makes him a rare individual." Dave says. Dave is a fairly good dancer. He doesn't stand too close, hold too tight, or put his hands where they don't belong. He even knows the steps, which Megan finds a little suprising. When the song ends They see John and Lisa come back over towards them. "It's hot. Why don't you boys get us some drinks?" Lisa says with a wide smile. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 10, 2007, 05:32:06 AM ‘Yeah.” Megan said in agreement as she focused back on dancing. Though slightly surprised that Dave knew the steps, she enjoyed the dance. “You are just full of surprises aren’t you?” She asked with a smile before John and Lisa came back over. The blonde teen gave the boys a smile as well as they headed off to get drinks before she focused on Lisa. “It’s so great that you were able to come.” She began. “How have things been?” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 10, 2007, 08:51:28 AM "Well, Fenwick has a huge selection of cute boys, but not anywhere near the amount of fun things that Oak Park has. The classes are smaller though, and I'm actually kind of getting into my economics and history classes. I hear you've had some more excitement over at Oak Park though. That's one of the reasons I wanted to come, maybe something crazy will happen tonight." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 10, 2007, 10:46:46 AM Megan smiled as Lisa described things at Fenwick and that she was actually interested in some of her classes. When she mentioned the craziness at school however and how she hoped something might happen tonight Megan’s face got more serious. “God, I hope not. Things were a real mess after that false fire alarm and stuff two weeks ago.” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 10, 2007, 02:45:18 PM "Oh come on, where's your sense of adventure. A little excitement never hurt anything." Lisa said. About then the boys returned bearing drinks. "So, having a good time Lisa?" John asks handing Megan her drink. "So far. I need to visit with some people, see who they're with. You two enjoy yourselves. I'll look for you later." Lisa gives Megan a kiss on the cheek and collects Dave. She gives John a smile and a wave and then heads back into the crowd. "She's an odd character." John says as he takes a seat next to Megan. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 10, 2007, 05:05:04 PM “Well, it got used up two weeks ago.” Megan replied just as the boys arrived. She gave John a smile of thanks as she took her drink. Giving Lisa a little hug as she kissed her on the cheek to make her way off, Megan said “Have fun, see you later.” Then when she was alone with John she nodded. “Yeah, she can be. But she has always been nice to me and did a lot to help me fit in, so I can overlook it.” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 12, 2007, 05:10:02 PM "Well, I suppose I shouldn't have expected her to be too much like her brother." John says. "When you're ready, we could hit the dance floor again, or mingle some. See if any of the others are here. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 12, 2007, 05:23:59 PM “Nope, they are opposites in quite a few ways.” Megan replied. She then smiled broadly. “To dance or mingle? I am always ready.” She said as she stood up and held her hand out. “I’ll let the victorious quarterback choose which we go do first however.” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 12, 2007, 05:37:23 PM John smiled and took Megan out on the dance floor for a few more songs before trying to look for anyone else. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 12, 2007, 05:46:32 PM Megan eagerly followed after John as he headed for the dance floor. Once out there she quickly found the rhythm of the current song as John held her closer than Dave had. It was nice to be able to forget all but music and John for a little while. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 12, 2007, 08:43:58 PM As they swayed to a slow song, John leaned down to whisper to Megan. "You really do look gorgeous. I know I must seem a little stiff sometimes, you understand why though, right?" Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 12, 2007, 09:05:01 PM Megan smiled as she lifted her head off John’s chest. She looked into his eyes as she nodded. “Yes, I do.’ Reaching up she caressed his cheek as she continued, “As happy as I am to hear a compliment like that, I think you more than conveyed it back at my parents when you saw me come downstairs. SO don’t think you have anything to apologize about tonight.” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 13, 2007, 07:16:34 PM After dancing for a few more songs, Megan lead John to go see what the other cheerleaders were up to. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 13, 2007, 08:55:57 PM The girls had managed to get a table large enough for all of them and their dates. Conversation was focused mainly on who was here with who and what they were wearing. A few had commented on seeing Lisa, but none of them seemed to recognize the guy she was with. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 14, 2007, 05:41:43 AM “Yeah, we ran into her as well.” Megan added to the comments about seeing Lisa, with a bit of a smile at the fact the others had not recognized Dave. As the conversation eventually shifted onto other things, the blonde teen leaned over towards John as she quietly said, “how you feeling with the crowd?” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 14, 2007, 11:22:17 AM "Not too bad. The music is loud enough to drowned out most of the noise so it's okay." He puts his arm around her, "What about you, having a good time?" Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 14, 2007, 11:41:18 AM Megan smiled, glad that John was able to feel a bit more at ease due to the noise, though that also worried her some, for it if something was to happen, he might not have as much warning as he normally would. As he put his arm around her, she leaned in close him. “I’m having a great time. Let's hope things just continue like this.” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 14, 2007, 12:12:42 PM There is a vibration between John and Megan from his waist, and he chuckles, "Sorry. It's my phone, honest." He digs it out of his pocket and glances at it. He starts to scan the room. "Elrod says that Sammy is dancing with someone. You see her?" OOC: Notice check is 20. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 14, 2007, 12:17:12 PM Megan smile as John said the vibration was only his phone. When he started scanning the room and said what the message had been Megan sat upright once more and started scanning the room as well, her eyes darting about. (ooc any chance she can “take twenty”? It only takes her a few seconds) Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 14, 2007, 01:30:25 PM Quote from: thevshi on August 14, 2007, 12:17:12 PM (ooc any chance she can “take twenty”? It only takes her a few seconds) OOC: This check assumes you don't move from here. If you want to zip around some (bit tough in the crowd and your heels) but I'll let you do it and you can easily take 20 under those conditions. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 14, 2007, 01:36:12 PM (ooc understood, I don’t think she will try to zip around at the moment. She does not notice much. http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=1208370) Megan tried to look for Sammy, but could not see her among all the people and the dim lights. “I can’t see a thing.” She said. “Maybe we should head out onto the floor and move around to see if we can spot her?” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 14, 2007, 01:38:08 PM "Good idea." John said, taking Megan out onto the dance floor. "Problem is, the more people in a space the harder it is for my X-ray vision to make out individuals. " Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 14, 2007, 01:58:16 PM Megan made her way out with John, trying to glance around at couples to see if she could spot Sammy. As John mentioned the problem with all the people on the dance floor, the blonde teen frowned slightly. “Well, I’d say I could cause a scene or something, but that wouldn’t really get rid of people, just make them gather around us.” She said as she continued looking for same. (ooc hehe, just realized, Megan would be looking for a different dress than the one Sammy has on) Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 14, 2007, 02:02:57 PM "There she is." John says, with the guy in the yellow tie." John nods his head to give Megan a direction. It's not hard to spot the yellow tie. "Do we just dance close, or cut in, or what?" Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 14, 2007, 02:08:15 PM Megan glanced over where John indicated, glad it did not require something more drastic to find them. She thought a moment before replying. “Hard to say. This could just be something innocent.” Thinking a moment more she added, “I could take a page from Lisa’s book and rush over to compliment Sammy on her dress and then we might be able to get a feel whether she is freaking out or not.” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 14, 2007, 02:40:57 PM "Lead the way oh fashionista" Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 15, 2007, 10:13:53 AM Quote from: secretoracle on August 15, 2007, 10:07:16 AM After they move a little away from Elrod and Sammy John says, "It's bound to work. It worked for me." He says, putting his arm across her shoulders, "I was an unnoticed geek until I came here and started dating you." “So your saying there have been lots of other girls showing interest?” Megan asked with a grin. She then added, “well, you also had the extra fact of being the new quarterback.” “Anyway, how about we swing back by the table with the others, and we can use the pretext that you have gotten into a heavy football discussion with some of the other guys on the team and I’m bored.” She continued. “After that, I was thinking we might want to ‘sneak away to make out’ and you might be better able to look around in the ventilation and stuff and see if anything seems unusual.” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 15, 2007, 12:18:50 PM "Ok. Sounds good." They head over to the table and John becomes quickly involved in a discussion of the game and how the team performed. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 15, 2007, 12:29:47 PM Megan waited there a little while, talking with the other girls some. She starts swaying with the music, as if eager to dance, and after a bit leaves John to his football discussion, and heads off to look for Bruce. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 15, 2007, 12:35:35 PM After some wondering Megan is finally able to locate Bruce. He's seated at a table that has a few other people at it. He seems to be alone, most of the others talking and not paying him much attention as he sits and sips a drink. When she gets a good look at him Megan realizes he's in her English class. He's bright and is often called on by the teacher when no one else has the answer to a question about the reading. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 15, 2007, 12:49:01 PM Well, this should make things a bit easier. Megan thought as she realized she had a class with him as well. Say hi to a few people as she “wanders” nearby, she lets her gaze pass over him and then stops and looks back at him. “Oh my gosh! Bruce Parnell!” She cried out, coming over towards him. “I totally almost did not recognize you!” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 15, 2007, 01:01:16 PM Bruce blinks a few times, "Wow, ah. You look really nice Megan." He says, then he looks around. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 15, 2007, 01:09:39 PM “Why thank you.” Megan said with a smile. “Your tux looks good on you, its amazing how people can be so changed by such a simple thing. Care for a dance?” She asked, holding out her hand. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 15, 2007, 02:36:10 PM Bruce seems a little confused for a moment, then smiles and stands up, wiping his hands on a napkin before taking hers. They go a few steps to the dance floor, and Bruce puts his arm around her aist. Megan can sense he's being careful not to put his hands in the wrong place or stand too close. "The decorating committee did a nice job." He says, "They've really made the gym into something special." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 15, 2007, 02:44:17 PM Megan smiles as Bruce puts his arm around her waist and they start to dance. She glanced up as he mentioned the decorations for a moment before looking back at him. “Yeah, they are really good. Some other girls on the squad and I made that banner over there.” She pointed towards one a moment. “But the venue is only a small piece, it’s the people that really make something special. So are you and your date having a good time so far?” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 15, 2007, 02:58:41 PM "Ah, I'm stag. Everytime I got up the nerve to ask a girl, she was already dating someone else. But, I'm really having a good time despite that. You're the second girl I've danced with tonight. So, maybe I'm not as invisible as I always thought, you know? You get an idea about yourself that you think other people have, and then suddenly something happens and you realize that you were wrong. It makes everything seem different." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 15, 2007, 03:28:21 PM “Stag? Really?” Megan replied with a look of surprise. “That’s really cool. Most guys, or girls for that matter, wouldn’t have the self confidence to do that, particularly if they kept having bad luck with asking someone. I’m glad you’re having a good time.” She nodded as he mentioned not being totally invisible and things seeming different. “It’s amazing how things can suddenly seem to change with just a little thing. So, is it having fun at Homecoming stag and dancing with some girls that helped give you this different view? Or something else?” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 15, 2007, 05:14:35 PM "Ah, this is part of it. That and some other unexpected things." The music ends and Bruce steps back away from Megan. "Well, it was a pleasure. Thanks for the dance. Tell John I said Hi, well. No, he doesn't even know me, but yeah, I guess tell him I said hello." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 15, 2007, 06:38:15 PM “Well, thank you.” Megan said with a broad smile as the song ended. “I’ll tell John you said hi. If I don’t see you later, have a good rest of the night and I’ll see you Monday in English.” Making her way off the dance floor with a smile, she made her way back over to the table where John and the others were. Coming up behind John, she put her arms around his neck as she leaned down to kiss him on the cheek. “Hey, ready for the next part of the plan?” She asked in a whisper. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 16, 2007, 09:30:52 PM John eased out of the conversation and he and Megan headed towards the second floor. although the dooirs were closed to the upper floors, people were already slipping past them for a variety of reasons. "So, how did it go?" Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 16, 2007, 09:42:32 PM “Well, he seemed pretty nice, hard to say really. I did Realized he is in my English class.” Megan replied as she slipped out of the gym with John, holding his hand. She was not exactly sure what to thing if Bruce. “He admitted he was here alone, but said he was having fun. He also mentioned some things happening that made him change his view of himself.” “Appearing here like this seems a bit off from what we had figured about this guy. So if Bruce is him, something seems to have happened that has changed something. But, hopefully now he will be finding a few more people wanting to talk with him and hang out, so he will hopefully be less likely to try anything if he is our guy, and if not, well, then he will hopefully enjoy the dance more.” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 17, 2007, 04:07:03 PM Once they get up tot he second floor John starts to look around. To anyone else it would look like he is staring at the walls, the floor,and the ceiling. "Now, I wonder if bees will show up this way." he says quiety. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 17, 2007, 04:12:42 PM Megan stands nearby, keeping an eye for anyone that might be coming near them while standing in close to John to be ready to fake making out should someone come by. “Well, if they are there, hopefully they will.” She replied. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 17, 2007, 04:24:20 PM "Well, with thier nature and size I might not be able to see them. I'm hoping that up here though I'll be able to hear them." He stops suddenly and then looks in a different direction, "opps. They're busy." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 17, 2007, 04:32:31 PM “The bees?” Megan asked. “Or do you mean a couple?” She then added with a sly smile. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 17, 2007, 04:36:53 PM "A couple. Looks like Lance and." John glances back, "I'm not sure I recognize the girl. Not who he came here with though." John continues to look around. "I'm not seeing anything that stands out. We should head back down stairs I think." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 17, 2007, 04:41:06 PM Megan nodded at the news about Lance being with someone other than his date. Not exactly an unheard of event., though she had not though Lance was quite like that. When John mentioned heading back downstairs she shrugged. “Hmm, I guess. Is there a rush?” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 17, 2007, 04:51:26 PM John turned to look at her, "No. Some other place you want to check?" Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 17, 2007, 04:58:00 PM “No. I was just thinking the others can keep an eye on things for a few moments.” Megan said as she put her hands up behind John’s neck and looked up at him (something made a bit easier thanks to her heels). Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 17, 2007, 05:07:22 PM "Well, since you put it that way." John says, "I suppose we could take a little time for ourselves." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 18, 2007, 06:51:57 AM “Good.” Megan said in a breathless voice as she leaned into John and closed his eyes as their lips met. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 21, 2007, 08:33:55 PM There was supposed to be a party after the dance. John and Megan had both gotten the word earlier in the week. As the gym emptied out and people were just waiting for their various cars to pick them up final details were being worked out for some late invites. The group waited for the Hummer and John put his arms around Megan's waist, standing behind her. In the chill of the night his warmth was more pronounced. "How late are we staying at the party?" Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 21, 2007, 08:56:59 PM Megan leaned back to better take advantage of John’s unusual warmth as she put a hand over the arm he had around her waist. “Oh, I was thinking a couple of hours at least.” She replied to his question. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 21, 2007, 09:25:21 PM "As long as I'm home by three. My only worry is when I need to have you home before your dad calls out the police department to find you?" Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 21, 2007, 09:43:40 PM Megan smiled. “Well, as that would mean I would likely be home by two thirty, that should be fine. I’ll call my dad when we get to the party and let him know.” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 23, 2007, 01:10:50 PM Megan and John made their way tot he party. The parents of one of the football team was hosting. The booster club was making a big show because of the win, and there were plenty of people there happy to continue the fun of the evening. Some people had changed into more casual cloths, most of the boys had lost their ties and a few had untucked their shirts. A DJ had been arranged and music filled the backyard of the large house. The hostess mom was making the rounds offering to call the parents of anyone that needed to check on where the kids were going to be. There was some dancing, and with this many paretns moving through the crowd it seemed even more chaparoned then the dance did. "I think I'm gonna quite the team after the season, not play next year." John says once Megan and he were settled. "My powers are getting harder to hide, and the football field is not really the place to mess up." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 23, 2007, 01:17:33 PM Megan’s mom and dad had been called by the hostess mom, so Megan was feeling relaxed as she and John settled down. She nodded in understanding as John mentioned not playing football again next year. “Yeah, it could be dangerous. I’m glad you have gotten the chance to play this year at least.” She replied, resting her head on his shoulder. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 23, 2007, 01:28:37 PM "Besides, that means next year I can actually watch you cheer." he said with a smile. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 23, 2007, 01:31:52 PM Megan returned his smile. “True, but you will get that chance during basketball season anyway.” “Well, the dance went without any disaster.” She then added. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 23, 2007, 01:35:54 PM "Well, unless you count the girl that showed up in the purple hair with the guy in the duct tape tux, but otherwise yeah." John takes a sip of water. "I think it was cool that Colin and Sarah won the King and Queen. Shake things up some, so people don't always feel that it's only the popular crowd that can get noticed." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 23, 2007, 01:46:39 PM “Well, I hope it is not a constant occurrence.” Megan replied. “I would like to think I could be Homecoming Queen and Prom Queen at least by my Senior year. For this year there is always the King of Hearts Dance in February. Seems odd as I am sure not that many people knows either of them, but I am happy for them.” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 23, 2007, 01:53:25 PM "Well, I'll applaude just as loud the day you're made prom queen." Quote from: thevshi on August 23, 2007, 01:46:39 PM Seems odd as I am sure not that many people knows either of them, but I am happy for them.” "Well, I don't know about that. Colin's name is on more then half the pictures in the school paper, and I'm always running into people that know Sarah. She seems pretty gregarious. Besides, they make such a cute couple." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 23, 2007, 01:54:56 PM “Yeah, they are cute, I’m glad I gave Sarah the little push out the door that helped them along.” Megan replied. Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 23, 2007, 02:02:20 PM "Seems like it was a good thing. They seem pretty happy together. As a matter of fact, with the exception of Donnie's periodic meltdowns, all the couples in the Usual Suspects seem pretty happy together." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 23, 2007, 03:02:23 PM “Well, I’ll I did was convince Sarah she should at least see what happened. I’m glad it worked out well for them both.” Megan replied, then added. “Yeah, everyone seems to have fared better than the average Freshman in that regard.” Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: secretoracle on August 23, 2007, 03:19:01 PM "Better than most I guess." John said. "We should dance some more. No sense in letting this suit adn that great dress go to waste." Title: Re: Chapter 37-2, Megan and John Post by: thevshi on August 23, 2007, 03:23:01 PM Megan grinned widely at John’s suggestion. “That sounds like a perfect idea.” She said, getting back to her feet and taking his hand as they made their way back onto the dance floor. Powered by SMF 1.1.4 | SMF © 2006-2007, Simple Machines LLC