Chapter 22
-Mr.Jefferson’s class-
Mr. Jefferson - ‘looks at roster’ Ok children, today we’re going to study the effects of chiaroscuro on the….
Victoria - 'raises hand’ Excuse me, Mr. Jefferson
Mr. Jefferson - Yes Victoria
Kate -Max hasn’t arrived yet
Mr. Jefferson - I’ve noticed. She e-mailed me earlier to tell me that she wouldn’t be in today
'Kate’s eyes widen’
Mr. Jefferson - She has a cold
Kate - 'gets up immediately’ WHAT ?! 'frantically picks up things’
Mr. Jefferson - Miss Marsh, you need to sit down this very INSTANT. Max will be fine on her own
'Kate shuffles out the door, clutching at the haphazard arrangement of school supplies in her arms, ignoring Mr. Jefferson completely’
Mr. Jefferson - 'shrugs in confusion’
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-Max’s room-
Chloe - 'on phone’ You sure you don’t want me to come over Maxie-pad ? You seem a little out of it
Max- 'bundles under covers’ Yeah, I’m sure’ coughs’ Don’t worry Chloe, the ceiling may be spinning, but I’ll be just fine
Chloe - No way Max ! I know that voice ! 'sound of Chloe getting up’ I’m coming over
'knock s from outside Max’s room’
Max- What the ? 'several weak coughs’ Who’s there ?
Kate - Max ?!
Chloe - 'on phone’ 'bursts out laughing’ Oh my god, you’re in for it now Max ! I’m going to leave you to it then
Max- 'confused’ What ? I thought 'cough,cough,cough’ I thought you were coming over ?
Kate - I’m coming in
Chloe - Godspeed Max 'hangs up’
'Max’s door flies open’
Max- 'sits up immediately’ shielding her face with her teddy bear’ Don’t hurt me !
'Kate Marsh steps into the room, carrying several bags from the local market’
Kate - Don’t be silly Max, I would never hurt you ^^
Max-’ weak voice’ Kate ? 'sneeze’ What are you doing here ?
Kate - 'puts down bags’ Well…..I heard you were sick
Max - 'looks at clock, realizing that class is in session’ 'panic’ Oh my god Kate, are you skipping class ?
Kate - 'whisper’ I was worried =(
'Kate pulls medicine out of her bag’
Max- Kate noooooo'throws arms up as she collapses into her bed’ Education is impor……
Kate - 'puts hand over Max’s mouth’ Shush 'brings medicine cup full of cough syrup in front of Max’s face’
Max- No Kaaaate, that tastes like butt !
Kate- Max, it will make you feel better
Max- 'vigorously shakes head’ No
'Kate tears up as she stares into Max’s eyes ’
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Max- 'hesitant’ I’m not going to do it 'pouts’
Kate - Ok, she’s not cooperating 'turns towards door’ Dana ! Victoria !
'Dana and Victoria walk into the room’
Max- What the ?!
Kate - Hold her down
'Dana grabs Max’s arms, while Victoria grabs her legs’
Max- 'struggles’ What are you two doing ?! Let me go !
Victoria - You’re being a baby Maxine ! Just take the darn medicine
Max- You take the medicine ! 'struggles harder, kneeing Victoria in the face’
Dana - 'puts more weight on Max’ This is for your own good Max
Max- Traitor ! Traitor ! Traitor ! You’re all traitors !
'Kate gives Max the cough syrup’
Max - 'convulses, gagging from the taste’ Gross gross gross GROSS !
Kate - 'stands up’ 'stern voice’ MAXINE CAULFIELD !
'Max,Victoria and Dana all stop what they’re doing and turn to Kate’
Kate- The three of us skipped class to come take care of you, and this is the way you act ?! 'points at Victoria’s face’ Look what you did to poor Victoria
'Guilt washes over Max’s face’
Victoria - I…I’m fine Kate 'sweating bullets’ That hipster couldn’t hurt me if she….
Kate- Shush ! This is no time for your tough girl act. You got hit in the face Victoria. Knees hurt 'turns to Max’ Apologize
Max- Sorry Victoria…….
Kate - Give her a hug….
Victoria - What ? No, she’s si
'Max wraps her arms around Victoria’
Victoria - Oh god, oh god, let me go Max ! You’re going to get me sick
'Max releases Victoria’
'Victoria shivers’
Kate - ’ covers mouth’ I’m so sorry Victoria, it’s just,it’s just
Victoria - 'wipes off sleeves’ It’s fine , it’s fine
Kate - That’s just how I solve arguments …
Victoria - It’s fine Katie, I’m sure nothing will come of……
-Victoria’s Room-
“Victoria sits up in her bed, snot running down her face as she gazes upon Max, Kate, and Dana’
Victoria - 'super sick’ I hate you all
Dana- We love you too Vicky ^^
Kate - Now now 'gently lays Victoria back upon her bed’ none of that
Max- 'crosses arms’ Why doesn’t she get the rough treatment ?
Kate - Because you were a "Not nice” when you were sick
Max- Kate ! 'voice breaks with sadness’ That’s not nice D=
Kate- I’m sorry, but it’s true =(
Victoria - Excuse me , but this is all time that could be spent watching my anime
Dana -YOU watch ani…
Victoria - 'deadpan’ Dana, I’m fucking sick. I don’t have the energy to play my popularity games right now