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Post by Kipcha on Jan 7, 2014 21:00:08 GMT -6
Shannon was frustrated. She felt like the school forced her into this Secret Santa thing and it didn't help when the student you picked didn't have a list to pick from, 'what kind of secret Santa are they trying to run?' she thought as she headed for the class she and Matthew happened to share. She only knew him because the teacher picked on him, though he did cause it himself being the class goof and all. As soon as she walked into class she noticed it was basically empty besides her, the teacher, and Matthew. 'How perfect,' She thought, hoping all she would have to do was place the gift on his desk and walk to her own. Shannon did do just that, placing the thin yet long gift onto Matthews gift. She didn't care if he opened it, or even liked it. He could return it if she wanted to, placing the gift receipt between the first few pages. (( It's a Calvin and Hobbes book  )) |
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Post by Jess on Jan 7, 2014 21:33:42 GMT -6
Matt sat in class, looking up at the teacher as she continued to lecture him about his dreaded classroom behavior. It wasn't as though Matt was purposely trying to disrupt the class, he was just all around bored. He was an A student that very likely should have been bumped up a grade, because even honors and AP classes were too easy.
When he finished his class work he always took the time to mess with the teacher, his fellow students, or random objects that were within arm's reach. Was this all really his fault?
He was listening to the woman ramble on and on when he noticed a girl--Shannon was her name, right?--walk into the classroom and set what looked like a present onto his desk.
He assumed this meant that she was his secret santa. He was about ready to open it when the teacher decided that she was going to remove it from his desk until the end of class as to avoid him being distracted by it.
Bitch.
Matt looked back at Shannon, giving her a little smile. "Hey, thanks. Most people didn't really participate with this whole 'secret santa' thing. So I appreciate it," he said, not knowing or caring what was inside the wrapping. He appreciated the gesture all the same.
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Post by Kipcha on Jan 7, 2014 22:49:55 GMT -6
Shannon was appalled at the teacher, it wasn't like class had started yet and no other students were around. She glared at the teacher as she sat down behind her desk, though she didn't let this bother her as she didn't care what Matthew thought or even if he did get to open it right then and then.
"We had an option not to participate?" Shannon said kind of dumb-fondly, not realizing that she herself had not received a gift. She assumed the kid was scared or didn't care. It wouldn't have mattered if she knew there was an option, she would have done it anyways for the pure fact she felt obligated. "You are very welcome, though you might not get to see what it actually is." She said once again glaring at the teacher who chose to ignore her.
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Post by Jess on Jan 7, 2014 22:56:47 GMT -6
"Yeah," Matt chuckled as he looked back at her. He had kind of figured that whoever ended up being his secret santa would have forgotten anyways.
"Hey, you aren't allergic to lotion, are you?" he asked, digging into his bag to pull out a little neatly wrapped bottle. He had bought some presents for his friends, teachers, co-workers, and so forth and ended up having a spare gift for a girl. He had just pretty much bought most of the girls he knew, except the ones that he knew a tad bit more fondly, some random lotion from the holiday collection at Bath and Body Works. It wasn't much, but the girls appeared to appreciate it enough.
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Post by Kipcha on Jan 7, 2014 23:18:15 GMT -6
Shannon raised an eyebrow at him, wondering why he was asking about lotion till he pulled out the wrapped gift. "No, I am not allergic, luckily, to anything." She said feeling proud about that small fact about herself.
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Post by Jess on Jan 7, 2014 23:30:14 GMT -6
"Good," Matt said, handing her the gift with a little smile. "Merry christmas," he said, before more students started to pile into the classroom, marking the beginning of class. Oh yay, now he was going to have to sit through one of the teacher's boring lectures after she had already lectured him for the day.
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Post by Kipcha on Jan 7, 2014 23:47:48 GMT -6
Shannon took the gift and ripped only the top part of it to reveal what kind of lotion. 'How funny, my favorite smell.' she thought with a sweet smile as other students piled around them. She placed the gift in her backpack and grabbed her notebook to start taking notes.
Finally the bell rang, it felt like it had take forever for it to ring, Shannon took her time to place her items in her backpack, wanting to see if the teacher would give Matthew her gift or not.
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Post by Jess on Jan 8, 2014 0:54:04 GMT -6
When the bell finally rang for dismissal Matt hopped up from his seat, kyping the present off the teacher's desk with a little grin before she could deny him from getting it. "It is the end of class," he tols, watching as she closed her mouth, holding back her protest.
"Have a good day, mister Press," she said with a hint of irritation before turning to the papers on her desk.
Matt grinned, looking over at Shannon. "Hey, want to grab something to eat or whatever? I have nothing to do right now, and nobody to hang out with."
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Post by Jess on Jan 8, 2014 0:57:43 GMT -6
Ooc: since Gale and Elizabeth are paired up for the baby assignment, should we throw them in here?
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Post by Kipcha on Jan 8, 2014 8:03:20 GMT -6
(( Oh they are? I think I skipped over Gales name XD Sure, but how should we toss them in?)) Shannon turned towards Matthew, wondering if she heard him wrong. "Sorry, can you repeat that?" She asked not sure if she should take him seriously or not. (( I feel like that post sucked  )) |
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Post by Jess on Jan 8, 2014 8:26:27 GMT -6
(Maybe we can throw them in with them actually getting the fake baby? And just take it from there)
Matt walked over to her, wondering if she heard him wrong or if this was somehow her way of saying no. "Would you like to go do something with me? We can grab something to eat." He said, hoping that she didn't think he had ill intentions. In his opinion she was really gorgeous, but he wasn't going to pull any moves on her. He just wasn't the type.
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Post by Kipcha on Jan 8, 2014 11:28:37 GMT -6
(Sure, should we start on this board or a new one?)
Shannon bit her lower lip, not in her I am sexually frustrated way, but in the way of I am thinking give me a minute. She knew only a little bit about Matthew, he was a goof ball, sometimes it made her laugh and other times she rolled her eyes at what a child he could be. He was good looking though which she put into consideration. Then her stomach growled, and very loudly. Her cheeks began to turn pink and she nervously smiled. "Well, I think my stomach spoke for me." She tried to make a joke out of the embarrassment.
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Post by Jess on Jan 8, 2014 11:42:26 GMT -6
(We could just throw them in here, if you like. Mind throwing in Gale first?)
Matt chuckled when he heard her stomach, knowing that if he didn't eat soon his stomach will be having full on conversations with her stomach. He offered her his arm, giving her a gentle little smile. "What's your favorite cuisine?" He asked. "Personally Im a huge fan of italian or chinese, but its up to you."
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Post by Kipcha on Jan 8, 2014 11:56:35 GMT -6
Shannon tried to find humor in her stomach growling, she wished she could turn it off and not be hungry all the time. She was one of those girls that some how had a great metabolism and even though she did watch what she ate, she couldn't help but sometimes finish a full plate of chili cheese fries. "I like Italian." She said feeling like a big bowl of pasta could cure her hungry for the rest of the day. She was taken back by him offering her arm, but she took it anyway, thinking what a gentleman he was. She didn't even want to think he could have alternate motives. "Any good places you know of?" She asked.
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Post by Kipcha on Jan 8, 2014 12:55:41 GMT -6
(( Sorry! I read you message and then... Completely forgot..... I'll post for Gale now))
Gale held the piece of paper in his hand of the upcoming assignment. It was a special class the school was holding and he wasn't too keen on the assignment. "Taking care of a fake baby?" He said out loud and the people around him nodded and groaned in agreement. This assignment would be odd. He was about to reread the paper again when the teacher walked in and motioned for the students to stand closer to her desk. She then began to call out the name of who was with who.
"Gale and Elizabeth." She said and Gale raised his hand and looked around for who his partner would be for the next few weeks with a 'child'.
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Post by Jess on Jan 8, 2014 15:56:43 GMT -6
"Well," Matt started as he lead her out of the classroom and down the hall. "There's an olive garden we can go to. With their unlimited pasta, soup, and bread sticks," he said, happily. Unlimited foos sounded amazing. "But there's also a little family owned Italian place in town that has some serious servings of food. Like, six foot pizzas available, and these huge mounds of pasta that taste absolutely amazing. So its up to you where we go. I have big enough appetite for both of them," he chuckled, taking her outside and towards his truck.
Elizabeth sighed as she sat in class, reading about the assignment. She really didn't want to take care of a baby for the next two weeks. She didn't really have much experience in taking carw of children, so she felt terrible for whoever was teamed up with her.
When the teacher came in and called off names, she felt anticipation as she listened out for her name. When her name was called she raised her hand, looking around and spotting her partner ashe raised his own hand. Elizabeth sighed, not necessarily unhappy with her partner, but she had absolutely no clue who he was.
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Post by Kipcha on Jan 8, 2014 16:28:35 GMT -6
"I like the sound of the family owned place," Shannon said, not a fan of Olive Garden at all, except for the bread. "I like to support those trying to make their own way." She said thinking she was starting to sound nice.
When the teacher announce they should pair up and discuss Gale got up and walked over to where Elizabeth was. "Gale," he said holding out his hand to her as he took a seat next to her seat. "So, this should be an interesting assignment." He said wondering if he was going to pass or fail this class.
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Post by Jess on Jan 8, 2014 16:51:19 GMT -6
"Cool," Matt chuckled as he oppened up the passenger door for her and helped her climb up into his truck. He had to admit that it was pretty awesome that she was so willing to help out a family business, though he was sure this restaurant did just fine on their own. He went around and climbed into the driver's side, starting the truck up. "Would you mind splitting up a bowl of alfredo with me? The portions are so insane I can't eat a bowl by myself. Plus we can get some bread sticks and whatever else soundsgood to you," he said as he backed up.
Elizabeth gave Gale a smile. "Elizabeth," she said, shaking his hand. She looked around as the teacher started passing out the babies and their diaper bags. "Do you have any idea how to take care of a baby?" She asked, curiously. If they both didn't have a clue, there would be a problem.
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Post by Kipcha on Jan 8, 2014 17:11:22 GMT -6
Shannon was very impressed that he opened the door for her as she climbed into his truck and settled in. She took a quick peek as he ran around the truck to the other side to check out the inside. She took note that it was clean but noticed a few pieces of trash. As he jumped in she decided to ignore it. "Sure, if the sizes are as big as you say." She said hoping they were.
Gale smiled "Actually yes," He said and then frowned. He forgot he was suppose to be an only child. "I uh, took care of my cousins when they were little." He quickly added. "Do you?" he asked.
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Post by Jess on Jan 8, 2014 17:28:17 GMT -6
Matt nodded. "Trust me, I can eat some large quantities of food. And I can't even eat half of a bowl of pasta at this place," he said as he drove down the street, not too long after coming across a little Italian joint on the side of the road. In was practically in the middle of nowhere. He pulled into a parking spot, killing the engine and going around to open the door for her. "M'lady," he saidwith a little smile.
Elizabeth looked at him with a smile, feeling extremely relieved. "Thank goodness," she said with a sigh of relief. "The only baby I've ever taken care of is a baby hippo...that's about it. I know absolutely nothing about little kids."
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