UTOPIA HIGH

The Ultimatum

Joseph arrived at the Teen Grind, stepping out of his car and making his way towards the concert area. Gray glanced around the venue. "Elsa, I'm gonna go check on Reon, and you go check for Rehina. It's been a while," Gray suggested. "Okay," Elsa nodded, and they split up, Gray heading outside while Elsa headed to the lavatory.

Outside, Gray's eyes widened in disbelief as he spotted Reon and Morgan kissing. "What the hell?" he muttered under his breath, a mix of shock and confusion coloring his voice.

Meanwhile, inside the lavatory, Elsa called out for Rey. "Rey, you in here?" she called, but there was only silence. Then, she heard soft sobbing coming from one of the bathroom stalls. Elsa approached cautiously and pushed open the door to find Rehina sitting on the floor, tears streaming down her face.

Elsa's heart sank at the sight. "What's wrong?" she asked gently, her voice filled with concern, as she knelt down beside Rehina.

Amidst the pulsating beats and cheering crowd, Stacy felt someone's gentle touch. She turned to find John, who whispered, "Wanna talk with me for a sec?" Stacy, her hair tousled from dancing, nodded and followed him to a quieter spot. John began hesitantly, "Stacy, Grover told me how I made you feel lonely lately. I want to change, for us, for you, for me. I really love you." As he leaned in to kiss her, Stacy's gaze drifted to Gray and Reon weaving through the crowd. She pulled back, halting John's advance, and murmured, "I can't do this. Thank you for trying, you're a great guy, but my heart belongs to another." With those words, she turned and walked away, leaving John reaching out for her hand amidst the chaos of the enthusiastic crowd.

Reon and Gray walked silently across the crowd of dancing teenagers, but Gray was halted by Stacy, causing them both to stop and look at each other. John, observing from afar, watched them with disbelief. Stacy and Gray locked eyes, then Stacy spoke up.

Stacy: "Um, Gray, I know things between us haven't been great, and I understand your anger. I used you, and that wasn't fair. But believe me when I say I miss you and I'm seeking redemption. My heart beats for you. Please, give us another chance. You told me you liked me too."

Gray, confused, responded: "But I'm with Elsa. Isn't it kind of late?"

Stacy replied: "Probably, but I couldn't help myself. I'm miserable, Gray."

Gray turned and looked at Reon, who stood amidst the crowd looking confused. Then he turned back to Stacy.

Gray: "Stacy, this is the worst time."

Stacy said: "Tell me, do you feel nothing for me?"

Gray looked down, but Stacy gently held his chin, urging him to look at her.

Stacy: "Please, with watery eyes..."

Gray reached out, holding Stacy's left cheek, and said: "I'm confused too. I don't have the answers you're looking for."

Stacy slowly pulled away, smiling sadly.

Stacy: "It's okay, I understand."

But as she turned to leave, Gray held her hand, pulling her back to him. He placed his hand on her waist, and they locked eyes, breathing heavily. Finally, they kissed passionately, leaving Reon and John, who had been observing, wide-eyed at the unexpected turn of events.

Gray and Stacy, after their kiss, exchanged smiles, but Reon noticed Elsa and Rehina's shocked expressions. Reon's guilt was evident as he turned to Gray, who followed his gaze and saw Elsa and Rehina standing together. He pulled away from Stacy, who asked what was wrong. Elsa started crying and ran outside, followed by Rehina, while Reon urged Gray to leave.

Gray, torn, glanced at Stacy and said, "I'm sorry, I gotta go." Both Gray and Reon rushed off, leaving the crowd behind. John, who stood nearby, also walked away, his expression angry.

Outside, Elsa and Rehina , followed by Gray and Reon. They encountered Morgan and Joseph holding hands. Morgan, noticing Reon, pulled her hand away from Joseph, who asked what was happening.

Gray approached Elsa, trying to comfort her. He held her shoulder and turned her to him, saying, "Hey, it's not what you think."

Elsa replied coldly, "Don't touch me. How could you?"

Meanwhile, Reon, still angry, walked over to Rehina and asked, "Hey, where have you been?"

Rehina scoffed and said, "After everything I did for you, the way I stood up for you when nobody else did." She showed him the video Alexandre sent her, which recorded Elsa admitting to sleeping with Reon.

Joseph, observing the commotion, smirked and remarked, "What do we have here? Crying girls and guilty boys. I knew this crew of yours wouldn't end well."

Morgan interjected, holding Joseph's hand, "Hey, don't interfere in their personal matters."

Elsa, overcome with emotion, slapped Gray and accused him, "Deep down, I always knew you were using me to get over Stacy."

Meanwhile, Rehina confronted Reon, shouting, "You went and slept with another girl while I worked my ass off to get rid of Alexandre to be with you! Why?"

Reon stammered, attempting to explain, "I, uh, it happened, but it meant nothing. I was hurt and annoyed after being jumped by a group of students urging me to stop dating you."

Rehina, hurt and betrayed, replied, "What secrets after secrets? I never hid anything from you. And now I find out that you got jumped and slept with Latti."

Gray tried to reason with Elsa, saying, "Look, I told Stacy how I feel about you. I don't know what happened, but that's not how it was supposed to go. I'm still in love with you."

The tension and emotions ran high as the group grappled with the fallout of their actions and the unraveling of their relationships.

Elsa, distancing herself from Gray, uttered, "Stay away from me. I don't know you," before storming off. Rehina followed suit, declaring, "Elsa, wait for me. I'm done here too," leaving Gray and Reon hurt and bewildered as the girls departed in anger.

Meanwhile, Stacy emerged from the teengrind, witnessing the chaotic aftermath. Reon stood there, lost in confusion, until Morgan approached him, leaving Joseph behind. She hugged Reon tightly, reassuring him, "I'm here for you."

Joseph, enraged, pushed Morgan away from Reon, demanding, "What are you doing, hugging him?" Morgan stumbled and fell, prompting Reon to react. Angered by Joseph's actions, Reon threw a punch, sending Joseph sprawling to the ground.

As Joseph rushed to aid Morgan, Stacy approached Gray, offering an apology, "I'm sorry. I didn't want the night to end like this." Gray, seething with anger, retorted, "You always ruin my life. I hope you're happy now."

In his fury, Joseph attempted to retaliate against Reon, but an anonymous person intervened, stopping him in his tracks. Meanwhile, Reon checked on Morgan, asking, "Are you okay?" She replied, "I'm fine, just tripped, that's all." Reon, relieved, gently held her cheeks, expressing, "Thank goodness."

The shock was palpable as Joseph, Gray, and Stacy realized that the anonymous person was George, dressed in his fancy suit, hovering nearby. The tension in the air was thick, signaling that the night had taken an unexpected turn for everyone involved.

As Latti made her way from the stage, brimming with excitement, she was greeted by Damon, who enveloped her in a hug. "Now that's how you debut," he exclaimed before planting a kiss on her lips. Meanwhile, Alexandre and the Beaumonts stood backstage, their expressions radiating pride upon witnessing Reon and Rehina outburst

Simultaneously, the student committees at Utopia High were in meetings. The Stunted Committee, representing St. Marbles, and the Tall Committee, representing St. Claire, were both convened, indicating that something significant was about to unfold at the school. The atmosphere crackled with anticipation as the events of the night continued to unfold, signaling a turning point for the school's atmosphere

Goodbye, dear readers! Stay tuned for the prequel, "Blaze Storm: A Utopia High Story," and the continuation of the journey of the Utopia High teens. Until we meet again at this ultimatum, take care!

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