𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗼 Shorts

♔ BSK - D x OC - 9

"I'm sure it'll be fine."

I glanced up at Danny, who had migrated to stand in front of me. "Really?" I asked dubiously.

"They have to give that grade to you - it's not like you could complete it, the school's shut down!"

Toots, who had obviously been listening, piped up. "Here, I've got an idea - why don't you go to St Asbo's to get your A?"

Spotty's eyes widened and he shook his head. "No way! They'll tear her up!"

"Hm," I said, mulling it over. "I suppose I could suggest it to my teacher..."

Sidney muscled past Plug to get into the conversation. "Spotty's not kidding, they would literally tear you up - hey!" He yelled in protest as Toots poked his side and caused him to double over as a reflex.

"Shush, Sid," Toots instructed. She turned to me with a smile. "I bet Asbo's would be happy to have you."

I returned her smile. "They'd be happy to have you guys too, I think," I replied slyly.

Fatty's eyebrows drew together in confusion. "What? Why?"

I let my gaze sweep around the group. "You do know you'll have to transfer soon, right?"

"To St Asbo's?" Spotty asked incredulously.

I inclined my head. "Or Beanotown High..."

Plug's jaw dropped. "We can't go there!" He protested. "The All Stars will never leave us alone!"

"I'm sure they'll be fine. They're a nice lot, if you keep out of their way," I responded.

Sidney shivered. "I barely remember our last game..."

Toots scoffed. "Yeah, because Dennis knocked you out like a light!"

"Minnie used my tie to trip everyone else up," Spotty complained, "and then she tied me with it!"

Fatty nodded keenly. "And Roger tripped me up and used me as a step to header the ball. I had bruises on my stomach for weeks!"

"Well, Roger's reformed, at least," I commented.

"Problem is, they already hate us. They'll pick us out," Danny stated.

"Danny loves Dennis!" Smiffy piped up.

Danny sighed. "He means 'hates'."

I tilted my head curiously. "Why?"

Plug barked a laugh. "Those two have had a rivalry for years. What even started it, again?"

Danny's eyebrows knitted in deep thought. "Erm... I can't remember. All I know is, he can't resist a fight with me."

"Perhaps you could go in disguise," I suggested.

Spotty jabbed a thumb at plug. "Have you got enough makeup to disguise this one?"

"Hey!" Plug cried indignantly.

"I suppose you're all too recognisable, I conceded. "You'll just have to... placate them."

"How?"

"I don't know." I glanced down a my watch. "Look, I need to go tell my teacher the bad news. I'll see you all later."

Danny gave me a small wave. "Bye then, Erica."

As soon as I turned my back I heard Spotty say: "Hear that? She said 'bad news'! That means she doesn't want to leave!"

"I hope she doesn't come back," Toots said loudly.

"Why not? She's nice," Plug said.

"Yeah, exactly!"