The Modern Fairy Tale Town Book 1: Magic is Coming

Chapter 22: School Carnival

It was just another typical day in Storybrooke High so far. Students were in class before they all quickly grimaced and winced as the PA began to go off and there was horrible microphone feedback heard that quickly startled the teenagers.

"Attention, students. Exciting news. This is the week of The Storybrooke Schools Charity Carnival. Fun. Fun. Fun," Principal Hoffman began to announce with little to no energy in his voice despite the "exciting news". "Don't miss exciting entertainment such as puppet shows from Mr. Marco, a petting zoo from The MacDonald family farm, and plenty of fun and games for everyone from ages 1 to 101, so be sure to come on down!" he then added a little enthusiastically before covering his mouth suddenly.

That made more microphone feedback blare as Mal then covered her ears with her books in frustration.

"That is all." Principal Hoffman soon concluded before he turned off the PA so that classes could resume after his announcement.

Soon, classes continued until lunchtime came as Evie got her lunch in line and went to look for a place to sit. She contemplated on going with Jay and Carlos, especially the younger boy, though she saw that Mal was sitting with them, so she felt a little unsure, but she thought that maybe since Carlos was there it would take the edge off.

"Can you believe it, guys? A school carnival?" Carlos beamed with child-like excitement. "That sounds really-"

"Ahem!" Mal cleared her throat to get Carlos to stop before she then smirked.

"What's the matter?" Carlos asked Mal softly.

"A school carnival?" Mal replied. "Do they think that we're little kids and babies or something?"

"Oh, I adore school carnivals!" Jay added mockingly. "I bet they have a bunch of 'special tweats' for the widdle babies, especially with their little Puppet Wuppet Shows!"

"Stupid puppet shows," Mal smirked. "And since it's for school, if we don't have fun or laugh, we might get extra homework."

Jay and Carlos soon laughed with Mal until Evie walked by with her tray, about to come and sit with them with a small smile, setting her tray down before she would sit down.

"I disagree," Evie spoke up which made the others look at her. "I like Mr. Marco's shows."

"Anyone smarter than a rock knows those puppet shows are boring kids' stuff!" Mal retorted as she rolled her eyes.

Evie's lips quivered, feeling very hurt on the inside before she decided to just get up and leave, though she left her tray behind.

"Guess she didn't want her dessert." Mal smirked before she took the cookie off of Evie's tray and decided to eat it for the other girl.

Jay and Carlos looked slightly unsure as their lunch period pursued without Evie.

"Aren't you going to apologize to Evie?" Carlos asked softly.

"Apologize for what?" Mal shrugged.

"You hurt her feelings." Carlos reminded. "You do that to a lot of people, but it might be worse since she's The Mayor's daughter."

"She'll get over it." Mal huffed.

"Aren't you worried she might get mad?" Jay asked then.

"Evie? That Princess Blueberry?" Mal scoffed. "What's she gonna do? Tell Queen Mommy Mayor on me? Ooh... I'm so scared~"

Evie had tears in her eyes as she heard that, though she glared as Mal had really gone too far.

"Why do you bother with her?" Melody asked Evie. "You deserve better friends than her."