point_b
School starts up again eventually. Bella picks up a little pocket money by playing school bus, since her potential private-sector customer base is somewhat deterred by the fact that she doesn't operate during school hours. There are no dances, but Bella and Adana - while not overwhelmingly given to public displays of affection - are not particularly private about the mere fact of their togetherness, and word gets out.
Adana's invited to another interview - politely on a weekend - at the proposed site of a memorial for those lost, after school's been back in session for a couple of weeks.
Adana's invited to another interview - politely on a weekend - at the proposed site of a memorial for those lost, after school's been back in session for a couple of weeks.
point_b
"I am not, however, above encouraging them to overbalance so my sudden absence makes them fall over, especially if anybody proves persistent."
blink_and
"Thanks," says Adana, snuggling a little. "I'm - not in danger of organizing everything within reach now."
point_b
"I noticed. Where will I find Love Actually next time Alli is wondering where it has wandered off to?"
point_b
"It's actually not the only movie in the 'Alli sometimes wants it very suddenly' category, so the existing organization system is probably fine, anyway."
blink_and
"Aha. Well, I can give the 'Alli sometimes wants it very suddenly' category its own alphabetized section."