The High School AU Meme!

[twotailedgenius]

high school au meme

1. Post with your character with their name and series in the subject line.
2. Pick or roll a number from 1-19.
3. ???
4. Play out high school AU times.

1. first day
Catch up with old friends, brave new teachers, fight your way through the sea of students, and hope you're in the right classroom. Oh, you're the new kid. Well, that's okay as long as you've got more than enough summer vacation anecdotes to fill ten pages of Times New Roman size 12, single-spaced.

2. first period
You're gonna be late! Or are you already there? Class hasn't started just yet, so chat it up or copy your classmate's homework before the teacher gets here.

3. truth or dare
You've been pulled into a game of truth or dare! Is it innocent or not so much? A group, or just two or three? (Feel free to NPC others if it's more than 2! After all, it's truth or dare.)

4. pranks
You know what's more fun than class and homework? Pranks, of course! Are you doing this alone or are others in o your plans? Make sure not to actually burn the school down!

5. lunch break
Man, you are starving. Hopefully, today's menu has something good. If the crowded cafeteria's not your thing, try the rooftop.

6. hooky
One of you is skipping class. You should try talking them out of it if that's your thing. Or join them!

7. detention
What on earth did you do to get this? Oh well. Detention can't be that bad when you've got all these very nice, approachable model students around to talk to.

8. p.e.
Baseball, basketball, dodgeball - no matter the sport, just remember: you are the star. It's you. At least, you hope it is.

9. home ec
Sewing! Cooking! ... Try not to cause a fire!

10. lab work
Frog dissections! Explosions! (Mostly explosions, right?)

11. school fair/festival
Every school has one of these. What's your class doing this year?

12. theater
Oh boy, oh boy, being the star of this play is your dream. It isn't? Oh. You're still helping with the props and costumes, right?

13. library
If you need to look something up or just want some peace and quiet, this is the place. Whatever you do, shh, people are trying to read.

14. bully
Whether they take the form of Nelson Muntz or Regina George, if you choose to meet them at the gym at four o'clock or else, be ready to face the consequences... or maybe you don't have to. Not when someone's here to help you out. (This can go either way - one of the participants can be the bully or someone helping the victim.)

15. tutor
You're having trouble with a class or you're trying to make up for the days you were absent. It's a good thing someone was nice enough to offer their assistance.

16. clubs
Assuming that you actually have one. Are you writing for the school paper? Part of the student council? The marching band? Maybe you're a member of one of those weird occult clubs or something...

17. prom
Do you have a dress? A date? Who are you voting for prom king? Is being on prom committee is driving you crazy? Do you even care?

18. graduation
Well, it was fun while it lasted. It's time to say those last words, settle those scores and get ready to grow up.

19. roll again/make your own scenario

altered and taken from bakerstreet

Comments

[cykedfists]

Was this normal? Did people normally hit on you on your first day of school? Well, being stuck in a space station for so long with minimal human contact really made this whole experience that much more effective.

Did he really call her pretty? Why was he so attractive? Why would he like her of all people? She was so boring compared to the others she's already seen around. ... Okay maybe not boring in context, but as a general feeling. Her heart fluttered to the compliment as he cheek flushed a light red.

"O-Oh um... I... I didn't expect anyone here to speak German," she finally managed to get something out that sounded like a coherent sentence.

[guitarosecutor]

"Neither did I. Not when they don't even have the classes." A brief frown crossed his face, but it vanished swiftly enough, barely a ruffle. "I was in European schools for most of my schooling. Hearing you talk takes me back."

Well, whatever she might think -- she unquestionably had his whole attention and interest. None of the bustle around them took his gaze off her, though people here and there shouted hellos and got lazy waves from him in return. Plenty of time to catch up with people he already knew later, what few of them he hadn't shot texts to all summer. Now was the time to make a new friend.

[cykedfists]

"R-Really? I lived abroad with family here and there myself," it was never longer than a year or anything, but enough to get the gist of it. If she hadn't studied abroad, she had also visited her family enough over the years.

"U-Umm... H-hi. I'm Athena," she finally said, offering a hand. That's what you did right? WHY WAS TALKING TO REAL PEOPLE SO HARD? She needed to go home and play with Ponco again...

[guitarosecutor]

"That's a fitting name. Klavier Gavin." He took her hand and bowed over it, because he's being charming and enjoying flustering her just a little. Some people are just adorable when they're a little off-balance, ja?

"Are you busy Friday night?"

[cykedfists]

Oh right. A last name would have been good, but now it would just be awkward to bring that up so she'll let it go. But why..? Why was he--

He was definitely enjoying seeing her flustered and part of her wanted to sulk about it, but he was was just too damn charming. Oh gosh. He first day at a public school and she was already being asked out on a date? She was in way over her head right now and it was a lot to take in. Did this normally happen?!

"I-Uhm..," well, this was going well, "N-Not really..?"

[guitarosecutor]

It did on occasion! Guys who had the guts to ask out girls generally didn't wait around, if they saw a cute one. Klavier happened to be among the number of the former, and certainly thought Athena belonged to the latter.

"How about we change that?"

[cykedfists]

Athena was doomed to be forever flabbergasted. This is definitely not what she expected when she tried to do public school. She's not against it though. What did he..?

"U-Uh... I...," it's going good so far, "Y-You mean like... hanging out... right?"

Oh honey.... Just accept that this is going to be a date.... And probably a trainwreck for her, but amusing for him.

"I mean.... T-That would be fine... with me," real smooth.

[guitarosecutor]

"Fräulein, you make me the luckiest man here." Not even much of an exaggeration; Klavier fully expected that such a pretty and charming girl (and a redhead, no less) would attract all sorts of attention here, and he was very fortunate indeed to have been properly positioned to make a move before others had the chance.

Supper llaattteeee

[cykedfists]

"I-I do?" Man she had a way with words, didn't she..? And there was the bell. She... had a lot to tell Junie about later, but for now... "S-So I'll see you Friday night then," she said, attempting to collect herself better. She gave him a sheepish smile and a wave before heading off towards her class, only to stop randomly, "O-oh! Uhm.. Do I... meet you somewhere or..?"

[guitarosecutor]

He tugged a lock of his hair out to twirl it between his fingers. "I'll pick you up wherever you like, of course." Advantage of being old enough to drive. Getting this far only to struggle with transportation would have been embarrassin.

[cykedfists]

"R-Right! Uhm...," Well... this is going to be interesting to explain, "How about the Cosmos Space Center then? Would that be okay?"

That would be a sad turnabout, but alas it is not the case.

[guitarosecutor]

"The Cosmos Space Center?"

Beneath that foppish prettyboy exterior lurked a keener mind than most people would guess. It showed through for a moment in his glance, before he lifted his eyebrows. "Easy enough," he said, inviting her to explain further without demanding it.

[cykedfists]

It wasn't an everyday thing that people came across normally, so explaining it to people was always interesting. Part of her wondered if people knew she could hear emotions that they'd think that she was too weird to hang around or something. Sure she had some weird quirks, but nothing out of the ordinary. If he wasn't going to push it, she wasn't going to explain it for her insecurity reasons. It wasn't really a thing you talked about when you first met someone, after all. Maybe on their date?

"I'll... see you then!" she said sheepishly before running off to class.

[OOC: Time skip to then?]

[guitarosecutor]

Someday, Klavier thought, as he drove down the road in a beat-up car that didn't fit his image at all, he was going to get a kickass motorcycle.

But that was just a passing thought, crowded out by the same curiosity that had sat with him all week. When he'd asked Athena out, he hadn't expected that on top of being a cute redhead, she was also a woman of mystery. That made her all the more intriguing! So with no small amount of anticipation, he pulled up to the Space Center.

[cykedfists]

To say Athena was nervous was an understatement. Right after their conversation, she obviously told Juniper all about what happened. She had promised to help her out with getting used to public school after everything and Athena really appreciated everything Juniper did for her. Naturally, Juniper was surprised to hear that not only did she score a date without trying, but that it was with Klavier Gavin of all people. It was good to talk to her best friend about it to get it off of her chest, but they really weren't.... helpful for the situation. Juniper was a nice girl, but it wasn't like she had any experience with this kind of thing.

Still..... Juniper did her best to help Athena with what to wear and more importantly, what exactly to do in this situation. She never dreamed someone would take interest in her and definitely not someone who was so charismatic and good looking. Throughout the week, it was easy to find out that Klavier was a popular guy here; no surprises there.

Even though she wasn't sure or not if she should ask her mom, she found out about it pretty quickly; even without Widget's help. After a lot of questions and teasing, she eventually found herself waiting outside, dressed up to how she thought she would during a date. It was a bit safe, but it seemed like it would be suitable. She also decided on wearing her hair down with the help of her mom.

[guitarosecutor]

She might call it safe, but Klavier found it lovely -- more so than he'd expected her to wear, a welcome surprise. As he got out of his car, he couldn't help but look over her to admire that outfit, and the person beneath it.

She was a rare beauty, to be sure. If you liked athletic girls, which Klavier did, most definitely!

"Fräulein." He rounded the car, idly playing with a lock of his hair as he grinned at her. "When I said I'd be the envy of everyone for winning a date with you, I was really understating things."

[cykedfists]

He really seemed to find a way to fluster her every time he spoke it seemed. Not that she minded it. It was something she was not used to, but it was nice.

Bashfully rubbing the back of her neck, "R-Really..? It's... not too plain?"

Was it just her, or was she feeling another presence beyond the two of them...? Glancing around until her eyes locked onto a window for a moment, she saw that silhouette of long, fluffy hair looking out at her. Blushing a bit more while quickly turning back to Klavier, she started to walk over to the car.

"S-Shall we go?" she asked.

[guitarosecutor]

"It's lovely, and you are beautiful." He opened the door for her grandly, trying to ignore the squeal of the hinges. Stop ruining his style, car!

[cykedfists]

Sure the car door was a little squeeky, but she can ignore that for now. If nothing else, she really don't want Simon to come storming out here and demanding to know who she was going on a date with. So she'll give him a sheepish thank you as she took a seat, putting her hands on her lap.

[guitarosecutor]

Klavier came around and slid into the driver's seat, shutting his door behind him as he looked her way. And kept looking, even as he got his keys out and started the car up again. Only after a moment of its engine rumbling did he finally turn his eyes forward.

"I have a few ideas on how to pass the time... you?"

[cykedfists]

He was still looking at her after all that? Did she really make that much of an impression? Cheeks lightly flushing at the attention she was getting, she decided to look ahead. "O-oh well... I'm... not sure," she admitted. She wasn't even totally sure what you did during a date, so she figured she'd just take it step by step.

[guitarosecutor]

Did she really not know she was quite a pretty girl? Baffling.

"We could do the conventional thing, see a movie." He leaned back in his seat, cocking one elbow out the window. "Or more active, like some mini-golf. Or of course there's the traditional dinner..."

[cykedfists]

Any of that sounded good to her, but... "Mini-golf seems like it would be fun." She's only ever really heard about it. She'd never really had to chance to try it herself before. Honestly, anything would be a new experience for her.

[guitarosecutor]

A little bit old-fashioned of an idea, but it suited her, didn't it? Much better than taking her to some club or something! And if she enjoyed it, that was the important thing, ja?

"The lady's wish is my command." And so he set a course, a smile on his face.

[cykedfists]

Perhaps it was old-fashioned, but she hardly had a normal childhood at this point. He could probably come up with a bunch of ideas for dates and they'd all more than likely be new to her. So they were on their way there now, but now what? Small talk? But what to talk about?

"So.. what's it like?" she asked, searching for a topic, "Mini golf, I mean."