Recess: Secret of Beginning

Chapter 9

T.J furrowed his eyebrows in concentration as he swiped the brush back and forth across the wall."Okay nearly done big guy just have to add the writing and glitter" T.J announced as he glanced down at Mickey from atop his shoulder."Very well my dear T.J" Mickey said.

"Great, now can you pass me the red paint?" T.J asked. Mickey reached down and grabbed the can of paint along with a new brush. While also holding on to T.J to make sure he didn't fall off in the process.

Just as T.J was about to dip the brush into the red paint, his walkie-talkie crackled to life."Crazy Monkey King?" A voice said.

"What is it Madame Fist?" T.J asked as he recognised Spinelli's voice."The Ashley's know about our presence" Spinelli informed. Mickey and T.J gave each other a look."But they promised not to rat on us" Spinelli quickly added.

"What's the catch?" T.J asked. He knew the Ashley's long enough to know there was nothing for free from them, well except those wrestling tickets they gave them in fourth grade.

" I owe them a favour, but its okay everything is under control" Spinelli reasurred. T.J paused to think the situation over."Okay, thanks for the heads up. Over" T.J said as he put his walkie-talkie away.

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Since all walkie-talkies are connected, Vince and Gretchen also heard the news. "We better keep an eye on the Ashleys just in case" Vince said. "Agreed" Gretchen replied.

"Maybe we should find Spinelli, just to see if she's okay" Vince stuttered as he scratched behind his neck, a nervous habit. Gretchen raised an eyebrow. "And Gus?" She teased. "Yeah, him too" Vince nodded as he turned his head away in embarrassment.

Gretchen suddenly became aware that this was a perfect chance to prove to Spinelli that Vince liked her. So she set up her Galileo for recording and hid him away safely.

"You care for her don't you?" Gretchen asked. "Of course I do she's one of my best friends" Vince exclaimed. "Just a best friend?" Gretchen smirked.

Vince blushed. "Yeah, what else would she be to me. Besides every friend cares about each other" Vince replied. "But you like her as more than a friend" Gretchen prodded as she crossed her arms across her chest.

Vince sweated. Most times he was grateful of how smart Gretchen was, but sometimes it terrified him. This was one of these times. "Is it that obvious?" Vince asked nervously.

"Honestly not to an average eye. But we both know my skills are beyond average" Gretchen giggled. "That I can't deny" Vince chuckled.

"Your temper with T.J gave you away" Gretchen said. Vince sighed. "I don't mean to be mean to him, he's my best friend!" Vince protested. "But" Gretchen said as she encouraged him to keep speaking.

"I can't help it! Him and Spinelli are so close it makes my blood boil and its so obvious that he likes her as well. Even though he's still in denial" Vince grunted as he stuffed his hands in his pockets.

Gretchen nodded sadly in understanding, she felt sorry for Vince. "Besides, it's plain to see Spinelli likes him too. She's just as oblivious to it as him"Vince sighed.

"It'll be okay Vince, the right girl will come along eventually" Gretchen reassured. Vince sighed dejected. "She already did, but I missed her" Vince mumbled. Gretchen hugged him. "There'll be another" she reasurred. He smiled at her. "Thanks Gretch"

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I'm back!!! Don't have a very good excuse for not updating in so long except that I was too lazy to do it.

Anyway hope you still enjoyed!

Love,
Natalia ❤