Peaceandlove67 Article: Differet Together part 3

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posted by Rubyrings

Meanwhile, Hank and his buddies all met in the school gymnasium to watch the cheerleader tryouts. As they took their seats they discussed who might be selected.
"I hope we get some pretty cheerleaders this year. Last year's batch were good and all, but kinda plain, you know?"
"Yeah. We want someone who looks like - that blonde girl down there. Know who she is, Hank?"
As his friend asked the question, Hank looked down to see. His friend was pointing at an unfamiliar girl, chatting happily away with two of last year's cheerleaders with a bright smile on her face. She had fluffy, curly hair the colour of sunshine, and was in a playful outfit with a sparkly pink sweater and a short pink skirt.
"I don't know who she is," remarked Hank, looking slightly dazed, "but I hope she makes the squad!"
His friends all grinned and nudged him, Hank pushed them away, and then the cheerleaders were all taking their places and he briefly lost sight of the pretty blonde girl.
But he noticed her again when it came her turn to try out. The gym teacher called for "Charity", and the blonde girl emerged from the crowd, already standing out with her bright hair and outfit. She gave a playful smile to the onlookers, her bright blue eyes sparkling, and went into a routine that left the entire gym sitting speechless.
Hank sat there with his mouth open. "What a girl!"
"Yeah," his friend agreed. "Looks like we'll have some pretty and talented cheerleaders this year."
As soon as the tryouts were over, Hank got up and hurried from the bleachers with a brief "Excuse me" to his friends, who all smirked at him, knowing where he was going. He had to talk to that girl before someone else did.
Hank met Charity just as she was coming out of the girls' lockers. "Hey - Charity, right? Nice job back there. I was watching." Charity turned to him, looking a little surprised but mostly pleased to be addressed. "I'm Hank. I'm on the team you're going to be cheering for - because you're going to make the squad for sure. So, are you new here?"
Charity nodded. "Yes! My family just moved here. Everyone's been so nice and welcoming so far."
"So," Hank ran his hand through his wavy dark blonde hair and tried to sound casual, "since you're new here - are you doing anything tonight?"
Charity lit up, then immediately arranged herself into a more coy pose and answered in a soft, flirty tone. "Not really, why?"
"How about I take you out to dinner? I can help you get to know your way around the town, tell you more about the football team...."
Charity took a moment to answer, but her bright smile had already answered for her before she did. "That sounds great."

Peaceandlove67, RocknRollSoul60 and 5 others like this

80smusiclover1 I see Hank has found a date as well! With the way she responded to him, Charity sounds like another sweetheart.

BingoPB She does seem really nice.

60smusicluv Yes, she does.

RetroRock64 It sounds like Hank and Paul have found great girls.

Roldan13 Yes, it does. I can't wait to see more of them.

RocknRollSoul60 I'm sure we will be seeing more of them.

Peaceandlove67 Yes, you will.

Rubyrings Stay tuned!

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She Wants Her Name In Lights part 7

posted by Rubyrings

Una might have been nervous about coming home after her fight with her mother, about what she would say to her mother and what her mother would say to her once they saw each other in person, about whether she would be able to pursue her dreams again or if things would just go right back to how they were before. But it was just so hard to worry about anything when Everett was there beside her. He was so steady and reassuring, and there was just so much to talk about with him around. They talked more about movies and about all sorts of other things, too. (It turned out they liked almost the same...

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She Wants Her Name in Lights Part 6

posted by Peaceandlove67

"Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to be an actress. I always dreamed of the day when my name would be in lights, and I would be starring in big films. In school, I participated in every school play, except for the time I had the flu, but that's another story. My father always supported me, and he regularly encouraged me to pursue acting. He would even playfully ask for my autograph. My mother never encouraged me to pursue acting. She wants me to go to college, even though going to college doesn't guarantee I'll get a job. Unfortunately, my father was taken suddenly when we went out...

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She Wants Her Name In Lights part 5

posted by Rubyrings

An hour or so into her walk, Una was beginning to regret her decision. It was hot, her feet hurt, she was thirsty and hungry and tired of carrying her bag all this way, and she was fairly certain she'd greatly misjudged the distance between here and Hollywood.
A fleeting thought crossed her mind – her mother had tried to contact her. She could call her mother to come and pick her up... or even to give her a lift the rest of the way... No. Una shook her head firmly to drive the thought from her mind. Her mother would never agree to drive her to Hollywood. Una didn't need her mother's help,...

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She Wants Her Name in Lights Part 4

posted by Peaceandlove67

When Mrs. Stratton managed to pick herself up off the couch, she attempted to get herself together. She needed to find Una. Mrs. Stratton knew that calling the town cops would be a waste of time. After all, Una was eighteen, and even though she left without telling anyone, in their books, it did not count as running away. Mrs. Stratton looked to see if Una's cellphone was gone too. It was. With a heavy sigh, Mrs. Stratton attempted to call her daughter. There was no answer. It went straight to voicemail, which meant that Una had turned off her phone. Mrs. Stratton's heart sank. Una must've...

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She Wants Her Name In Lights part 3

posted by Rubyrings

Mrs. Stratton woke up early the next morning. She had been tossing and turning all night, unable to sleep. She couldn't stop thinking about her fight with Una.
She hadn't meant to upset her daughter. She had only wanted to make sure Una had a stable, secure future, to make sure Una did what was best for herself. Una had ambition and confidence, and Mrs. Stratton admired that. But, Mrs. Stratton thought, Una was too young to see how the real world worked. She still lived with her head in the clouds. Mrs. Stratton couldn't let her daughter reach for something unattainable only to come crashing...

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She Wants Her Name in Lights Part 2

posted by Peaceandlove67

One day, when Una came home from school, her mother asked, "Did you have a good day, dear?" Una said, "Yes, Mother. Everyone loved my speech in my public speaking class." Mrs. Stratton said, "That's nice." After a pause, she said, "Today was the deadline to apply for college. Have you done that?" Una replied, "No, Mother." Mrs Stratton was enraged upon hearing this. "Why not? Una, you need to secure your future. How do you think I got my job as an accountant?!" Una said, "Mother, I don't want a boring desk job. I want to entertain people. I want to see my name in lights." Mrs. Stratton said,...

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She Wants Her Name In Lights part 1

posted by Rubyrings

Ever since she could remember, Una Stratton had loved to act, and she had loved to have an audience.
She was the first to volunteer to read anything aloud or speak in front of the class in school, and she was well known there for her loud, clear, confident voice. She would make big, sweeping gestures as she did, and made sure to emote even if she was reading a textbook page. She loved to pretend she was the main character in her favourite books and movies and TV shows, and she would set up her stuffed animals to represent the other roles for her, or later enlist some friends to round out the...

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Summer Tag Questions

posted by Peaceandlove67

Hi, everyone. Antonia here, and I found these summer tag questions. Since the unofficial end of summer is approaching, I thought it would be appropriate to do this questionnaire. Feel free to do this yourself.

1. Are you a summer person? Definitely!

2. What is your favorite thing about the summer? My favorite thing is the longer daylight hours. I wish Daylight Savings Time would never end.

3. Do you stay indoors or outdoors more in the summer? It's an equal amount of both.

4. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? It used to be strawberry, but now it is Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Half Baked....

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Love Comes In All Forms 6

posted by Rubyrings

Uncle Bruce was waiting up for Anjanette when she got home later that night. "I saw your appearance on TV, Anjanette. You did well."
Anjanette blushed with pleasure. It made her feel better to know that one of the many, many people who had seen her up there was her uncle, someone who was rooting for her no matter what. "Thanks, Uncle Bruce. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be."
Uncle Bruce nodded knowingly. "Yes. I know you were scared, but you came through for your friends anyway. I'm proud of you."
Anjanette beamed. "I'm glad it all worked out for them. Now Les and Jimmy can just be friends...

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Love Comes in All Forms Part 5

posted by Peaceandlove67

Noticing that Anjanette was about to fall off the stage, Ferdinand rushed to her aid. He managed to catch her before her head could hit the floor. With Becky's help, he managed to pull his best friend to safety. Anjanette looked around and saw her friends looking concerned. Ferdinand asked, "Are you okay?" She was too shaken up to answer him. Becky said, "Come on, Anjanette. Talk to us." Anjanette took a deep breath. She said, "Yeah, I'm okay." Ferdinand gave her a hug. The audience cheered. Becky said, "You see, everyone, Ferdinand was only concerned about Anjanette. They're best friends....

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Love Comes In All Forms 4

posted by Rubyrings

Anjanette's knees were shaking. She could hear her friends beside her, chatting in low tones, and beyond that, the crowd's cheers and the sounds of A Wave Tossed In the Ocean out on the stage, greeting their live audience. Henry, the band's manager, had arranged for a live chat with fans which would also be livestreamed on the group's social media channels, and they had announced their new friends would make a special appearance. The band hadn't mentioned what the topic of this meeting would be yet, so that the fans wouldn't have a chance to convince themselves in advance that Les and Jimmy...

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Love Comes in All Forms Part 3

posted by Peaceandlove67

That evening, after Anjanette had finished volunteering at the rescue center for the day, A Wave Tossed in the Ocean invited her, Ferdinand, Tammy, and Becky to dinner. Les said, "I'm sure you know what this is about." Ferdinand said, "You mean the rumor that you and Jimmy are in love and getting married?" Jimmy said, "Yeah." Les said, "We were wondering if you could help us put an end to this rumor." Tammy said, "But we don't know how." Anjanette added, "It is a tall order." Jimmy said, "Hey, you're tall!" Everyone laughed. Becky said, "I know. Ferdinand and I are actually a couple." Ferdinand...

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Love Comes In All Forms 2

posted by Rubyrings

The fans' new theory of Les and Jimmy being in love quickly spread through social media channels, music lover's forums, and A Wave Tossed In the Ocean fan sites. But the band members themselves remained completely unaware of the rumours until a week or so later, at a questions and answers press conference. The conference started out pretty normal for the four boys. Reporters crowded into the room all asking their questions at once, Charles was constantly smoothing his hair and trying to catch the attention of the many cameras, Felix was hanging back but answering every question quite politely...

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Love Comes in All Forms Part 1

posted by Peaceandlove67

Not long after the conclusion of A Wave Tossed in the Ocean's first tour, Les and Jimmy decided to go play at the park with Venus and Mars. The two were having a blast when suddenly, Jimmy tripped and fell. Les was deeply concerned. He rushed to Jimmy's side and asked, "Jimmy, are you okay?" Jimmy was shaken up and could only reply, "I don't know!" Les asked, "Where does it hurt?" Jimmy said, "My knee." Les said, "Let me see it." Les examined Jimmy's hurt knee and said, "It's only a scratch. I think you're going to be okay." Les then gave Jimmy a hug, unaware that some fans were watching nearby....

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Living in Colorado

posted by Peaceandlove67

Hi, everyone! Antonia here, and as most of you know, Paul and I, along with our families, moved to Colorado last week. We have been focused on settling in, so I'm going to discuss how we feel about it.

The air in Colorado is thin, so it took some getting used to. We got slightly sick from not being used to the thin air. Don't worry; it didn't last long. With plenty of rest and fluids, we were back to ourselves within twenty-four hours.

The neighborhood has a great view of the mountains. The Rockies remind me of the Great Smoky Mountains, but they're taller. To put this into perspective, the...

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A Dog Gone Adventure Final Part

posted by Rubyrings

Anjanette and her friends had a fabulous time at the A Wave Tossed In the Ocean concert. The tickets Henry had gotten for them were for the very front row. They were close enough to see the band members' faces, and they even saw Jimmy wink at them from his drum set.
A Wave Tossed In the Ocean played a mixture of sixties and seventies rock hits and their own original songs, these last mostly written by Les and Felix (they often announced who wrote the song they were playing or, in the case of covers, what made them decide to include it in their repertoire). The crowd danced and cheered and sang...

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A Dog Gone Adventure Part 5

posted by Peaceandlove67

Blitz led Anjanette and her friends and A Wave Tossed in the Ocean through many twists and turns. Les said, "Oh, my! How long did Venus chase that squirrel?!" Jimmy said, "I don't know. I hope we're close." Just then, Blitz made a sudden stop near a river. Jimmy said, "She must've gotten into the river." Felix then noticed a shape floating in the river. He said, "Look there!" Jimmy gasped. "Oh, my gosh! Venus!" Ferdinand pushed to the front and said, "I'll get her!" He plunged into the river to save her. He held onto her and got her to shore. Mars ran up to his companion. He began licking her,...

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A Dog Gone Adventure Part 4

posted by Rubyrings

As Anjanette and her friends hurried along towards the sound of the voices, she thought she could see the silhouettes of four men in the distance, and as they got closer, she couldn't help thinking they looked vaguely familiar. But she wasn't sure why she thought that until Tammy gave a loud squeal. "Oh my gosh! It's A Wave Tossed In the Ocean!!!"
Anjanette's eyes grew wide. It really was them... There was Les and Jimmy and Charles and Felix, walking along and calling for someone named Venus while Jimmy held the leash of another dog, a big but friendly-looking one who stopped at Tammy's voice...

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A Dog Gone Adventure Part 3

posted by Peaceandlove67

When Anjanette came home, she decided to ask her uncle about concert tickets. She asked, "Uncle Bruce, can I ask you something?" He said, "Sure, Anjanette. Anything." She said, "You see, this new band I was talking about, A Wave Tossed in the Ocean, is coming into town soon for a concert. I know you said money has been tight lately, but it would mean the world to me, especially since I'd get to go with my friends. Can I go, please?" He said, "Well, I'll look at the ticket prices first." He looked online. He said, "They do seem awfully expensive. I'm sorry, Anjanette." She sighed and said, "That's...