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Emily walked to school and to her locker, she opened it and put a few of her books in it with a sigh.
"Kein Lust" she said while putting her German books in the locker, she wouldn't have that class for the next four hours. She put some other books like history and economics in the locker and closed it, her bag was already weighing her down less. She walked to her first class and smiled when seeing Chester.
"Hey Chess." She said walking closer to him, he was already waiting in front of the classroom.
"Hey Em." Chester said. "Were you in deep trouble yesterday?"
"No, not really, my dad was mostly concerned since I don't go out much."
"Okay, good."
"How about you?"
"Well, my dad was a bit mad at first, saying it could've looked like i wanted to rape you or something."
"My dad was almost the same, he asked if you had touched me and stuff, really weird."
"I wouldn't do that to you, I don't want to lose a friend."
"I said the same, but I don't think he believed me."
"Why not?"
"No idea, Maybe he did stuff to girls when he was young and doesn't want that to happen to me."
"Your dad, the serious business guy from New Zealand? i doubt it."
"True, he just doesn't understand us I think."
"He's an old man after all."
"42 Isn't that old, right?"
"Compared to us it is."
"True."
The teacher and other students came and they entered the classroom. The teacher talked a lot and explained things about math but only few were listening. halfway though class the principal came in. He was a big man wearing a suit that was a little to small for his body. He cleared his throat a couple of times and turned to the students. Emily noticed he was blushing, what was weird, the principal was a stern man and no one, not even his own wife, ever saw him smile or cry, let alone blush.
"Can I," He cleared his throat again because his voice was cracking a bit.
"Chester Asshley, could you come with me please?" He said, trying to be emotionless though everyone noticed he was flustered. Chester got up a bit confused.
'What did you do this time?' Emily mouthed at him but he raised his shoulders.
'I don't know.' He mouthed back and walked out with the principal.
"He probably destroyed another trashcan when he was drunk or something." Someone said. Chester got into trouble more often, he had friends outside the school who came by sometimes and drank alcohol with him or smoke some, sometimes it got out of hand and they they sometimes broke a thing or two.
"Quiet." The teacher said and continued the lesson. 5 minutes before class ended Chester came back in and sat back down in his seat next to Emily.
"What was that all about?" She asked.
"Oh... nothing, just eh.... that i had to make sure my friends don't break any more stuff around here."
"Oh, okay." Emily said, not believing it. they listened to the teacher again but he soon stopped because the bell rang.
"What's next?"
"Physics." Emily said and Chester groaned. "I hate that class, that guy hates me."
"Maybe he will like you better if you pay attention and do your homework."
"Nah, i really can't listen to that guy, he is really boring."
"That's true." Emily said and they walked to their next class. It really was boring, more that half of the class was asleep or almost asleep, including Chester. Emily nudged him and he woke up.
"Why did you do that?" He asked groaning, "i just had a nice dream."
"Oh really? What was it about?"
"eehhhmm.... yes."
"What?"
"I can't remember."
"Is that so?"
"Yes, I really can't" Chester said though had a little smirk on his face.
"It was about sex, wasn't it?"
"Mmmaybe"
"It was, wasn't it?"
"Okay, fine, yes it was."
Emily rolled her eyes. "Biology class is tomorrow." She said and they both laughed softly.
"Who was your dream about this time?"
"Stana Katic."
"Seriously?"
"Yes, 100% sure."
"Dude, she is at least 35, what's wrong with you?"
"So what? She's hot."
"And I thought your dream about Taylor Swift was the weirdest."
"oh no it wasn't." Chester said laughing.
"Then I don't wanna know what was.
"Could you two stop talking and pay attention!" The teacher said mad.
"Sorry." Emily said and paid attention.
"Ian McKellen" Chester whispered softly and Emily had trouble to hold  her laugh. Lucky for her the bell rang and they could leave. During a break that day they sat on a bench somewhere in school.
"Ehm, Emily? I want to ask you something." Chester said after a while.
"Fire away." Emily said.
"Would you.. ehm.." Chester started but got interrupted by a guy who came closer.
"Chess, we need to go, football practice." He said. (A/N: football aka soccer, I just say it to prevent confusion)
"Right, i forgot. I'll see you later Emily." Chester said and walked away with the guy.
"Bye" Emily called after them and went to her next class. at the end of the day Chester went to Emily.
"Em, can I talk to you?" he asked
"Of course." Emily said.
"Well, it's not really talk, it's more like asking...."
"Okay, ask or talk away."
"Would you.. ehm... would you like to go out with me this Friday?" Chester asked. Emily's eyes widened.
"O-o-of course, I'd love to."
Chester smiled. "Great! Ehm, shall we go out to dinner then?"
"Sure, sounds good. What time?"
"I'll pick you up around five, okay?"
"Sounds good, but I really have to go now so I'll see you tomorrow, okay?"
"Yeah, see you tomorrow." Chester said with a smile and watched her walk away. When she was out of sight his smile faded and walked to his car, asking himself if he made the right choice.

"Dad." Emily said to Andy when they were home eating dinner.
"Yes, what is it?" Andy asked and looked at her.
"Ehm, I'm not eating here this Friday."
"Why n-...Who?"
"What 'who'?"
"Who asked you out?"
"How do you know someone asked me out?"
"You were smiling all the time and when  I asked why you just blushed and said 'no reason' and giggled a little, you never giggle and you never just go out with friends, So I guessed someone asked you out and you just confirmed my assumption."
"wow, are you serious?"
"Yes, now tell me, who?"
"Does it really matter?"
"Yes, I want to know who to beat up when you come home crying."
"I'm not telling you."
"Why not?"
"Because I don't want you to act like he is going to be my future husband when he comes over once."
"I wouldn't do that."
"Yes you would, remember Daniel three years ago? You acted like we were going to get married."
"I just wanted him to feel welcome and that I am happy you two had something."
"Well, don't do it again. Alex had the same problem with his girlfriends."
"Really? How do you know?"
"I still call him and skype with him, he is my brother after all."
"Well.... good thing you two keep in touch. But if you don't tell me who you are going out with I'll find out myself."
"Please don't."
"I will." Andy said grinning and put the plates they used in the dishwasher.
"You won't, he would pick me up Friday but I'll tell him I'll go to him."
"Awh, come on, that's no fun."
"I don't want you to dress up like a scientist and drag a bloody head with you when he rings the doorbell."
"I wouldn't do... okay, I would, but that's just to mess around with him."
"Again, I don't want that to happen."
"Can I at least know if I know him already?"
"No, you'll find out when he comes over."
Andy sighed. "Your brother was never like this, he always told me about his girlfriends."
"Yes, but I'm not Alex, and  he is not my boyfriend, yet." Emily said and walked away and went to her room. She grabbed her laptop and logged on on Skype. She Checked if Alex was online and called him when she saw he was online. After a couple of seconds she saw a beach and the ocean.
"Alex?"
"Yes, I'm here." Alex said and turned the screen so they could see each other.
"That was just mean, you know it is cold here."
"I know, that's why I tease you, li'l sis."
"I hate you."
"No you don't."
"I miss New Zealand."
"I understand, it is nice here, perfect weather for the beach."
"Are the others there too?"
"Just a friend and my girlfriend."
"Since when do you have a girlfriend?"
"Sunday." Alex said and heard a call from his friend. he listened for a while. Emily and Alex talked a bit and Alex' friend joined after a while. Emily told about her date this Friday and the boys 'oohh'd.
"I'm coming to Ireland, right now." Alex said.
"Why would you when you can lay on the beach in the sun in New Zealand?"
"To beat him up when he breaks your heart."
"Gosh, you sound like dad."
"Really?"
"yes, he said the same, he wanted to know who I was going out with."
"Did you tell him?"
"No, of course not."
"Tell him!"
"Why would I?"
"If you don't he will follow you and check if the guy is alright, if he doesn't like what he sees he will come in and ruin the date completely. Trust me, I know."
"Is he really that weird?"
"Yep."
"Then I might."
"Good luck, I have to go, I have class in an hour and i need to make ready."
"Good luck."
"Thanks, have fun Friday."
"I'll try. Bye Alex."
"Bye Em."
They hung up and Emily put her laptop away, changed to her pyjama's and went to bed.