The Paths That Tie (Clementine x Violet)

{16.5} 10k Special!

Hello!

I would like to give a small message here in the beginning to just thank you all for the amount of support this story has recieved!
I know that the last chapter was very plot heavy and takes some processing, so I hope this special helps uplift the mood a bit!
I will speak a bit more about my appreciation after the chapter, since I have a lot more to say haha!

(For reference: This is a "non canon" chapter, however it would be a scenerio had the plot of the story occured around the soon to be revealed time of year. Theoretically, it would take place before the events of the last two chapters.)

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"This meeting is officially adjourned. You are all dismissed." Principal Lilly called, as she rose up from her designated seat.

As soon as the intimidating woman had excused herself from the room, a huge sigh of relief rushed over the group of officers.

"Thank God she's gone. Meetings are always so much more uptight when she's around." Mariana said, as she stretched in her seat.

"You've got that right. Her stare reaches so far into my soul, I feel like even that is being judged!" Duck added with, as he softly closed his laptop.

Every two weeks, the principal of Ericson High would sit through a meeting to make sure that the agenda was still structured properly. Since, the student body was like her trophy to show off to others administrators. While meeting efficiency had been a previous problem with past councils, Clementine's reign as president had strengthened the focus of the group.

However, Valentine's Day was around the corner for the council. Which meant only one thing for the hard working president...

"So Clem...Have you gathered all the supplies for Cupid yet?" Gabe asked, walking over to the visibly worn out teen.

"Regrettably, yes. This was the one thing that made me hesitant to run for President this year. Why the hell does the president have to dress up for Valentine's day?" Clementine complained, as she cleaned the papers that had been thrown about the Council's tabletop.

"I think it's cute! I mean Ben wasn't wrong- It helps with school morale seeing a strong leader, such as the president, a little goofy for one day!" Mariana defended with, putting her bag on her back.

Ever since the first year of Ben's presidency over the student body Clementine's sophomore year, it had been tradition for the president to wear a full Cupid outfit. While the interpretation of the costume was up to the wearer, the idea was meant to liven up the school for the otherwise gushy day.

Cupid would walk around school with Valentine's made from them, and give them to people who looked sad or alone on the day of love. To make sure that even people who were single, would feel as though someone cared for them.

While Clementine had no problem with the purpose of the act, she wasn't too fond of the idea of having to make herself a fool in front of her peers.

Gathering the rest of what she needed, Clementine swiftly left the meeting room soon after the conversation of Cupid had been dropped.

The walk to her car had overall been quiet, as the cold winter wind continued to persist to blow. All Clementine could hope for was that the groundhog was right in its prediction for an early Spring. While she adored the cold weather, she also couldn't wait to be able to wear tank tops and shorts once more.

As she lost herself in these casual passing thoughts, Clementine could see a particular blonde resting against her vehicle in the distance.

"I know I could've texted you, but I didn't feel like pulling out my phone when you'd come out here eventually anyways. One of the teachers watching over us informed me a few minutes ago that the bus wouldn't be able to pick me up. So, I'd highly appreciate if you could give me a ride?" Violet asked, as she slightly tilted her head to the right.