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Dimmsdale High. Several Years Ago.
Trixie and Veronica walked down the hall. their “friendship” was dying by this point, and the smallest thing could break them. Veronica watched as Chester walked past. AJ had already graduated back in elementary school and formed His own institution about paranormal studies. Veronica wished so much she could be friends with them. But she knew they wouldn't take her. She was always mean to them. She cringed at how she used to have a crush on Timmy. She was glad he never knew. She always got the vibe that he thought she was crazy.
“Veronica!”
“What?!”
“Are you even paying attention?”
“Yes of course..”
“Ugh. You never listen.”
“You know what,Trixie?! I'm sick of being your sidekick!”
Veronica turned and left. She didn't talk to Trixie, even avoiding her at lunch.
Then she realized she had nowhere to sit. She always sat with the popular kids.she looked across the room. She saw Chester, Timmy,Elmer,Sanjay, and Tootie sitting at their table. There was one open spot. She walked over to them. She paused as she looked at the table.
“Uh..can we help you?”Timmy asked.”Yes! Uh.. I was wondering if I could sit with you?”Veronica asked. They looked at each other.”Give us a minute,”Chester said. They turned and whispered.”We've decided you can sit with us!” Sanjay said. Veronica smiled.”thanks.” She said,
“Why aren't you sitting with the popular kids?”
“I'm just a popular loser to them.”
“huh.you're like Trixie's Sidekick, but she never seemed to..”
“Care?”
“Yeah.”
Timmy nodded. He knew this. They looked at each other.”I'm not used to you without Buck Teeth, Beaver Boy.”Veronica said.”Braces. Getting them aligned.”Timmy Said.”and I got mine off!”Chester said.”and I got them off 10,000 years ago!” Cosmo said.Veronica looked around.”Who said that?”she said.”App on my phone.”Timmy said, glaring at his green milk carton.”so..I know you used to have a crush on me.”Timmy Said.”What,how?!”Veronica said.”Uhh..Internet?”Timmy said. Veronica shrugged.
“I hope you're over it. Timmy’s My Boyfriend!”Tootie said. Veronica was shocked.”You and Tootie are a thing?”Veronica said.”Yeah. I got over Trixie years ago.”Timmy said.”I was never really Into you. Thought you were crazy. I was wrong,”Timmy said. Veronica thought.”What about Missy?” She asked,”We broke up. Wasn't meant to be.she moved.”Timmy said.the lunch bell rang.she watched as Trixie went over to Timmy and asked him out, but was rejected.
She had decided this was where She was meant to be.
Present day,Dimmadelphia.
Jasmine ran up to Hazel.”Hazel! There's someone I want you to meet! She's my mom's coworker!” she said as she dragged Hazel. They ran up to a blonde haired woman with her hair in a ponytail. She had a white and pink shirt with a V on it, she wore pink and white leggings, with white and pink sneakers. talk about your favorite color scheme.
“Hi!”Hazel said.”Hi. You must be Hazel. Jasmine told me about you.” Hazel smiled.”I'm Veronica.” she held out her hand.”Hazel..wait you already knew that.”Hazel said as she shook her hand. Veronica laughed.”you're funny.”Veronica Said. Hazel waved bye as she hopped in her car.
“It's amazing she had a change of heart later in life,”Wanda said. “Yeah! She used To be so..uh..uh..what's the word?”Cosmo said,”Terrible.”Wanda said. Hazel looked at the purple pin on her backpack. Peri had been quiet the whole time.”Hey,Peri, you okay?”Hazel asked.”Yeah, just thinking about Dev.”Peri said.”I doubt he remembers anything.” Wanda said.”Yeah,Memory Wipe,Remember?”Hazel said.
“What If It Didn't work? When he saw me in your backpack, he looked a mix between relieved and upset.”
“I'm with Peri. He was weird today. He was talking to a new girl and got her name right. He asked for it, actually.”
“Let's drop this conversation.” Wanda said. They hopped out of the car, Wanda, Cosmo, and Peri poofed into their house.Hazel went to her own apartment and was happy to see Winn there already. They were supposed to come over today.”Wanda and Cosmo in their House?”Winn said.”Yeah.i think peri misses Dev.”Hazel said.”It'd make sense.”Winn said.”is Peri going to get reassigned?” Winn asked.”possibly.”Hazel said, getting ready. She had a meeting she was attending with her mom.she wanted to learn how she worked as a therapist. She said her goodbyes to Winn, and she and her mom headed out.
at the meeting place..
They met a Black Haired woman.”Hi,Trixie Tang,Right?Angela Wells.”Angela said.”Hello.”Trixie said.”What is your problem,dear?”Angela asked.
“I live a simple life. I grew up in a rich family, so I myself am rich. I have two kids. A boy and a girl, I love them very much. My husband unfortunately left me for another woman. I have the worst of luck with relationships. A guy had a crush on me in elementary school, but I constantly kept pushing him away until he moved on. I regretted that, and I tried to get with him later, but he ended up in another relationship.so I accepted that, and I married my husband. My best friend since elementary had enough of me, and stopped being my friend In high school, I was Really cruel to her..I regret that.i make time for my kids, but also work constantly.i just can't handle the misery Of all this..”
Angela looked sympathetic. Hazel looked sad.
“Gosh..that's a lot, dear.i would recommend taking breaks from your work more frequently. I know how much getting caught up in your work can affect your kids.” Angela said,ruffling Hazel's hair.
“Thank you.”