Stoneybrook Ayr

That's it, they've GRADUATED!

The students sat in their seats, playing with their navy and white caps and gowns. Some turned to wave to friends and family, some whispered with classmates sitting near them, and some slouched in their chairs, ready for the ceremony to start.

It had taken four years, some felt like the time had passed in no time at all, others felt it had dragged out forever. All the winter lodge trips, boy toy auctions, homecomings, proms, dances, parties. The trips to Disney World, California, Australia. The hook ups, the break ups, the scandals. This class had been through a lot together, and this was it. The end. Graduation.

Sheila had a plan, and it looked like it might pay off. She'd decided to have a party. She and Marty had been broked up for a couple of months now, and Prom wasn't far away. Court would be announced any day, and Sheila wanted Marty to take her. But she knew she couldn't ask him. That was too simple. So she'd thrown this party, and gotten Robert to agree to bring Marty. In return, she had promised that Kara would be there. The tricky part was that Sheila knew Kara wouldn't just come if she'd asked her. So Sheila had to approach Amelia, the girl Marty had cheated on her with, to bring Kara along to the party with her. It wasn't the easiest thing she'd ever done, but hopefully it would be well worth it, she thought, looking around at the tons of kids already in her living room.

To: wallingford
From: dave_m_griffin
Subject: (none)

Hey Dori,

Was wondering if you already had a date for prom and if not, would you like to go with me?

From,
Dave

Dave didn't do dating. In fact, it had been a couple of years since any girl interested him enough to date. Since his mother and father's nasty divorce, Dave basically called off all feelings regarding women, not wanting to get involved in anything, until he knew he was mature enough.

He thought back to the last person he had dated, a girl named Skylar - she was nice, pretty, and fun. But after a year and some odd months of dating, Dave realized he didn't really want to be with her and upon approaching her with that fact, she shared a similar feeling, and that was the end of that.

But Dori, well Dori seemed different. And while he was under no circumstances wanting to rush a relationship, she intrigued him, and he did want to get to know her more.

Which is how he found himself on her doorstep - a single white rose, tied with a satin royal blue ribbon - in hand. While he wouldn't have typically brought a flower on a semi-informal (so he thought) date - he figured she would appreciate the gesture; and if not her - then her parents would have to. And if he was going to be interrogated by parents - he had to have a weapon.

He rang the bell, bringing his hands behind his back so he could surprise her.

Dave looked at the contents of his locker, carefully taking out the books he would need for his homework that night. He skillfully slid a couple into his backpack before slamming his locker shut. He zipped up his bag and threw it over his shoulder, turning around at the same time. He spied Dori not far from him at her own locker and smiled somewhat slyly.

He snuck up to her and nudged her playfully in the side, "Looks like you are packing up every book you own."

Dave walked briskly towards the Argo. It was late Monday night and the day had been a terror. His sister had a rough day at school and therefore a rough day with him. For some reason she always brought it home and he wondered if maybe someone was bullying her. He made a mental note to talk to her teacher about it; who knew of their situation and divulged information to him as well as his mother. He stuck his hands in his pockets, trying to keep them warm. He was just waiting for it to snow any day now. He didn't mind it too much and knew his sister loved to see the Christmas lights in the midst of snow. He was looking forward to building snowmen with her and having snowball fights. Of course, he always took it easy on his sister.

He was somewhat bored on the cold night and decided to head for some cocoa since he had lately a lot of luck finding people he knew at the cozy coffee shop. He guessed it was because of the cooler weather. He opened the door to the shop, and heard the little bell behind him as the door closed, that signaled another guest. He loved this particular coffee shop because of the cool artwork on the walls and the little booths, along with the dark, rich orange walls. In the corner there was a Christmas tree, clad for the holiday. The floor was of polished concrete, which gave it a very modern look. Dave noticed how busy it was and got in line behind one of the numerous customers and what he assumed was her mom. It wasn't until she turned her head slightly that he caught a little glimpse of her face and concluded her to be Dorianne Wallingford, a girl he only vaguely knew from school.

Dave gave her a little smile, just to be polite.

The students were pumped, the Knights had won the Homecoming game! The Gym was decorated and everyone was dressed to impress. 

Tonight would be a night to remember.

((OOC - going up early so the kids can get the dance going! The court will be 'announced' on Sunday night, and the K&Q on Monday night... Let's make this a mammoth thread with plenty for Flair to report on! Votes to Kylie by Sunday thanks :)))

Luckily Sabrina was able to have her Halloween Bash as planned. None of her preparation had been foiled by Sandy for which she was grateful. Her home had turned into a spooky mansion. Halloween and regular party music played throughout the night.

Three different drink stations were set up. One on the far left of the property for alcoholic drinks, one on the far right for non-alcoholic drinks, and one in the middle for both. By all drink stations were tables filled with all kinds of food imaginable. The entire lower floor was open for guest as were a few rooms on the upper half for those who wanted a little privacy. Anything valuable that could be stolen had been moved to another location off of the estate so that was one thing Sabrina didn't have to worry about.

Everybody who showed up got a Halloween inspired goody bag filled with candy and other Halloween treats. Those who brought a donation of some sort received an additional bag containing a camera and a $100 Washington Mall gift card. People who didn't show up in a costume was given a mask and weren't allowed to enter until they put it on.

Dorianne waited by Pete's locker after school. She had her photography portfolio to complete and who better than her bestest friend in the entire world for a model. He just had to agree. It was what best friends did for one another, right?

She grinned when Pete finally made an appearance. It felt like she had been waiting for hours! "Hey Pete!" Dorianne said happily. "Do you have any plans for today? If not, can I ask you for a favor? I promise I'll feed you."

Sheila surveyed the room where she'd laid out snacks and drinks for her party. She knew a lot of people were probably only just getting over their jet lag, but she was so ready to party. She was a little sad that this would be her last ever back to school party, after all, they were a tradition now, since that first one she'd thrown with Andi back before Freshman year. That party had changed a lot of things, really. It was the night she'd cheated on Marty with Austin, and it was so strange to look back at how things came full circle. Because here she was now, back with Marty, and trying to forget Austin.

"Darcy!" she called out to try and forget her thoughts, "do you think we have enough salsa?"

Afternoon at Southbank
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Bank,_Queensland

Dorianne left Linnea's house after their So You Think You Can Dance viewing party and decided that she wasn't ready to go home. She still had a couple of hours before she had to make her curfew and she needed a break from her mom. So she decided to take a walk.

She was enjoying the solitude when she noticed someone walking in her direction. Obviously they weren't looking for her or anything, but she still waved at them.

Let the Junior Prom of 2012 begin!