Post by RAM on Jun 9, 2024 18:30:12 GMT
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November 5, 2019 -- 12:30 PM
DFive days after the Halloween dance...
R.A. Marshall and Rydia Palmer sat at a table together in the "pit" section of the Watauga High cafetorium, taking in the Frito pies that weren't too bad for a school menu choice. On this particular day, Ram couldn't help but muster the biggest smirk he'd ever done after catching star jock and rival Bobby Figgins in an underage beer celebration with two of his football mates. Rydia was quick to point it out as she sipped from a bottle of Brisk lemon tea.
"Oh, Ram..."
Pause, Ram chuckled.
"I haven't seen you this happy in...forever."
"It ain't just me..."
Ram took a sip from a can of Dr. Pepper.
"For some weird reason, the vibes in this damn school have gotten a l'il more merrier than usual."
"Tell me about it. The holiday season is about to get started."
Ram nodded. Thanksgiving and Christmas were right around the corner, and the cafetorium was already showing signs of holiday-themed decor all around. He never felt that, in the back of his mind, the cheerful mood exhibited by the student body would be more than just about the upcoming holiday season.
A crier for the school's official newspaper, Hawkeye, was seen walking around the space hawking the news of the day -- and it was big news at that.
"EXTRA, EXTRA! HAWKEYE SPECIAL EDITION! READ ALL ABOUT IT!!"
Ram and Rydia's brows perked up as the crier continued bellowing to the masses.
"READ ALL ABOUT IT! BEER PARTY VIDEO GOES VIRAL! STAR FOOTBALL PLAYERS KICKED OUT FOR A WEEK!! EXTRA, EXTRA...!"
Eventually, Ram raised his hand as the Hawkeye crier walked toward his table.
"I'll take one!"
"Here you go -- and one for your gal pal, too!"
Rydia took her copy and gasped at the main headline "FOOTBALL STAR BOBBY FIGGINS GIVEN ONE WEEK SUSPENSION -- Two Teammates Also Suspended."
"Whoa, this is frickin' unreal! Listen to this..."
She cleared her throat.
"The video allegedly shows Figgins, along with fellow teammates Travis Holland and Reggie Cromwell, drinking Bud Light while in a boy's bathroom during last Thursday's Halloween dance at the gymnasium..."
Pause.
"The video has since been uploaded to YouTube by an unknown poster. It has garnered over 45 million views within the past several days, officially claiming viral status..."
Rydia cracked a mischievous grin on her mug.
"What're you smilin' at, huh?!"
Ram poked her gently in the let arm, making her confess.
"That unknown poster...was me!"
Ram's jaw dropped.
"What's wrong, RAM-bo?! Did I fluster you or something...?"
"Rydia..."
He sighed.
"I actually didn't think you'd post that in the first place."
"I just couldn't help it..."
Both laughed out loud. At that moment, Mr. Connery walked into the cafetorium and approached their table.
"Mr. Marshall. Miss Palmer."
Ram looked up from his tray.
"Sir?"
Rydia pointed out that the vice-principal looked completely disheveled about something.
"You sound like you just got barbecued, Mr. Connery. What's up?"
Mr. Connery gulped before stammering his words. He didn't particularly enjoy what he was about to say next.
"After the two of you are done eating and whatever, Dr. Seager would like to speak with you in her office."
The vice-principal nodded before taking his leave. Rydia gasped, trying hard not to swear -- but it came out anyway.
"Oh, holy shit...!"
"Yeah...tell me about it."
Ram and Rydia, with their food all gone and drinks nearly empty, stood up and headed towards the cafeteria's tray window.
"Ram...? I have a baaaad feeling about this."
Ram nodded as he and Rydia made the long and slow walk to the school's main office.
{ ...we done poked the hornet's nest... }
To be continued...
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November 5, 2019 -- 12:30 PM
DFive days after the Halloween dance...
R.A. Marshall and Rydia Palmer sat at a table together in the "pit" section of the Watauga High cafetorium, taking in the Frito pies that weren't too bad for a school menu choice. On this particular day, Ram couldn't help but muster the biggest smirk he'd ever done after catching star jock and rival Bobby Figgins in an underage beer celebration with two of his football mates. Rydia was quick to point it out as she sipped from a bottle of Brisk lemon tea.
"Oh, Ram..."
Pause, Ram chuckled.
"I haven't seen you this happy in...forever."
"It ain't just me..."
Ram took a sip from a can of Dr. Pepper.
"For some weird reason, the vibes in this damn school have gotten a l'il more merrier than usual."
"Tell me about it. The holiday season is about to get started."
Ram nodded. Thanksgiving and Christmas were right around the corner, and the cafetorium was already showing signs of holiday-themed decor all around. He never felt that, in the back of his mind, the cheerful mood exhibited by the student body would be more than just about the upcoming holiday season.
A crier for the school's official newspaper, Hawkeye, was seen walking around the space hawking the news of the day -- and it was big news at that.
"EXTRA, EXTRA! HAWKEYE SPECIAL EDITION! READ ALL ABOUT IT!!"
Ram and Rydia's brows perked up as the crier continued bellowing to the masses.
"READ ALL ABOUT IT! BEER PARTY VIDEO GOES VIRAL! STAR FOOTBALL PLAYERS KICKED OUT FOR A WEEK!! EXTRA, EXTRA...!"
Eventually, Ram raised his hand as the Hawkeye crier walked toward his table.
"I'll take one!"
"Here you go -- and one for your gal pal, too!"
Rydia took her copy and gasped at the main headline "FOOTBALL STAR BOBBY FIGGINS GIVEN ONE WEEK SUSPENSION -- Two Teammates Also Suspended."
"Whoa, this is frickin' unreal! Listen to this..."
She cleared her throat.
"The video allegedly shows Figgins, along with fellow teammates Travis Holland and Reggie Cromwell, drinking Bud Light while in a boy's bathroom during last Thursday's Halloween dance at the gymnasium..."
Pause.
"The video has since been uploaded to YouTube by an unknown poster. It has garnered over 45 million views within the past several days, officially claiming viral status..."
Rydia cracked a mischievous grin on her mug.
"What're you smilin' at, huh?!"
Ram poked her gently in the let arm, making her confess.
"That unknown poster...was me!"
Ram's jaw dropped.
"What's wrong, RAM-bo?! Did I fluster you or something...?"
"Rydia..."
He sighed.
"I actually didn't think you'd post that in the first place."
"I just couldn't help it..."
Both laughed out loud. At that moment, Mr. Connery walked into the cafetorium and approached their table.
"Mr. Marshall. Miss Palmer."
Ram looked up from his tray.
"Sir?"
Rydia pointed out that the vice-principal looked completely disheveled about something.
"You sound like you just got barbecued, Mr. Connery. What's up?"
Mr. Connery gulped before stammering his words. He didn't particularly enjoy what he was about to say next.
"After the two of you are done eating and whatever, Dr. Seager would like to speak with you in her office."
The vice-principal nodded before taking his leave. Rydia gasped, trying hard not to swear -- but it came out anyway.
"Oh, holy shit...!"
"Yeah...tell me about it."
Ram and Rydia, with their food all gone and drinks nearly empty, stood up and headed towards the cafeteria's tray window.
"Ram...? I have a baaaad feeling about this."
Ram nodded as he and Rydia made the long and slow walk to the school's main office.
{ ...we done poked the hornet's nest... }
To be continued...
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Well howdy there pardner.