Bound by Two

[Chapter 20]

Maelyn's POV

Thanksgiving break was over a week ago and now it was time to focus on college. We were having a poll on December's main event. Winter formal, Secret Santa, Movie night in the stadium watching 2 classic Christmas movies; Elf and Home Alone. Winter Formal won so we were coming up with fundraisers to get the money for decorations and DJ. We wanted this to be the best Winter Formal. It was going to be prom all over again and it was going to be fun. We had a plan to have the Park Place Venues- Banquet Hall. It was perfect and it was a beautiful venue.

"I talked with the venue and they are giving us $6500 as the price for 4 hours."

"Damn." 

"I mean we can't be surprised. It is Miami but that is still a high price." I spoke.

"What about the DJ?" Brooke asked.

"$500 dollars." 

"So we have to save up 7k for everything. What fundraisers do we want to do?"

"I know the selling candy and chocolate has always been good but I was thinking like an art auction with the locals and students. We can have the art students do a handful of canvas to sell. We can still do the usual but I thought that would be nice to also get money to fund the art class also." Elijah spoke and I nodded.

"That is a really good idea." We continued to talk more before we dismissed the meeting. We decided to do the meeting at a cafe on Sunday in the afternoon because we need to talk about it ASAP. We left our own way, and I was excited to come up with a painting. We decided to talk to the principal about holding the auction next Thursday and we posted it all over social media to spread the word.

The next day, I stood in the mirror with a smile. I had black jeans and a black tank top with a brown sweater button up that was a v-line to go over the tank top. I had combat boots on and my usual jewelry. I left to Italian class and I sat down.

"You must be excited to do the art auction."

"I am. I already started working on a painting for the auction. I feel like it's going to be my best work."

"I hope I can get a date to the formal." I laughed at Cat.

"You can, you just have to choose someone." I shook my head at her complaining. 

"Okay class. I will ease up on you guys today and give you a free day but keep it down and don't be stupid." The class cheered and he put on music while we did our own thing.

"Did I hear art auction?" I turned and Bennett was sitting in a chair he moved behind us along with Greyson. All the students moved around to go to their groups. We love free days to do whatever we want.

"Yes, we are doing the usual fundraisers with the variety chocolates and candies but we decided to do this auction to fund the formal and art class. The venue is expensive so we have to fund 7k not even including the decorations. We are getting a DJ and the venue is nice." I explained as we talked. After like 45 minutes, the intercom went off. 

"Maelyn Adams come to the principal's office." Everyone looked at me and I was confused.

"What could the principal want with you?" I shrugged. I got up and grabbed my phone before leaving. Once I got to the office, I knocked.

"Come in, Ms. Adams." I opened the door to see my art professor and the principal. I sat down and I was confused.

"What is going on? Is this about the art auction?

"Yes and unfortunately, you won't be part of it?"

"Wait what?" 

"You also won't be part of the council anymore." I stood up, shocked.