Chapter 1

~Returning Characters~

Brock, Marisa, Harley, Misty, Ash, Drew, May, Lucian, Grace, Erika, Caroline, Max, and Brendan

~New Characters Introduced~

Medea (the creator) and Cynthia

Original Date of Post: 09/21/2008

Narrator: It’s been three good months or so since Ash, Misty, and the rest of the crew graduated from good old Pallet High School. You all thought it was the end of the story? It’s not! Oh, not by a long shot! We’re back with a sequel! (Fanfare) It’s called…Romance 102! (Sarcastic) Oh, that’s real original! Man, I knew we should have left our readers at a stand still. But you know, that’s the writer for you. Speaking of the writer…we talked to the great creator of this story to get an inside scoop on part two of Romance 101…Okay! It’s because I had a camera and I was getting her on film talking to someone on the phone.

Medea: Fine! Fine! If that’s what they want, then that’s what they’ll get! A college story is what I’ll do! Yes I know that I haven’t finished college yet. Yes I know I’m no where near finishing it. Look, I’ll do some research and throw some stories back from the high school front as well. I mean, the readers would like to read about Dawn and Zoey and the rest of those people. (Narrator coughs) I’ll call you back! (Hangs up) Nice of you to drop by!

Narrator: Thanks Boss!

Medea: Now what can I do for you my little minion?

Narrator: So, you really are going to do another part to Romance 101?

Medea: That’s the plan!

Narrator: And what about me? Do I still get to be the unnamed, never seen narrator?

Medea: I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Narrator: Really? Even after all of those times I messed up? I was the one who revealed that Drew and May had sex in Erika’s closet. Not to mention all of the jabs I took at George Bush!

Medea: That bitch had it coming. And as for the Bush jokes…Mighty classy! I want my readers to think, cry, and wet their pants laughing. I cannot do it without my narrator.

Narrator: And here we are! Back again! Although off camera, she yelled at me and told me not to butt in during the story! But when she’s not looking I’ll do so. Whatever she doesn’t know won’t hurt her! But anyways! We left off on…Ugh… (Flips through the script) Crap! Where the hell is it? Ah! Here we are! The day before the first day of college! (In the dorm rooms)

Brock: What are they doing in there?

Marisa: If you had a girlfriend, you would know.

Harley: She’s right. This is the first time they’ve seen each other in over three months. It’s only natural for them to get reacquainted with each other. Misty has been lonely these last few months and needs to feel the love once again. Uh-oh! You better make sure those two aren’t having sex.

Marisa: Harley, I think I can trust them not to screw around like a couple of horny dogs... (She quickly opens the door) Thank God! (Sighs) Harley, don’t scare me like that again!

Misty: Sorry we took so long. It’s just that I didn’t see Ash for so long…

Marisa: Don’t explain it to me. I know how it can be when you’re reunited with your one true love!

Misty: Now that sounds a bit familiar! Sounds to me like someone was reunited with her true love! Am I right? (Marisa blushes) You’ve been avoiding me on this one for the last few weeks! So are you really going back out with Tracey?

Marisa: What is this, the Spanish Inquisition? This is not about me! Besides, aren't we supposed to get something to eat? I’m starving!

Brock: Yeah, my stomach is running on empty as well!

Harley: Well come on! Let’s go the Student Center! They have oodles of goodies to eat in there.

Misty: How about you Ash, are you up for something to eat?

Marisa: Do you even have to ask?

Ash: I can’t turn down food! (At the center)

Marisa: Geez! If I even look at any of this stuff, I’ll gain five pounds.

Harley: Come on hon! Live a little! The time is now to live our lives like there’s no tomorrow! People say that high school is the best days of our lives. Well of course that may be true for some people. But for others like me, I have a feeling that college is my time to shine!

Misty: With that sort of enthusiasm, you could have done a speech at our graduation.

Harley: I actually tried out to be one of the speakers. The school told me that they liked my spirit, but didn’t like the fact that I was going to end my speech by singing a song from West Side Story.

Brock: Why doesn’t that surprise me? (They all sit down)

Harley: So Ash. I’m dying to know. How was basic training?

Ash: It was okay. The first few weeks were a nightmare though. Mostly it’s the whole getting up at 5:00am and being yelled at by some butch-looking lunatic that got to me.

Brock: Five in the morning? That’s rough!

Marisa: Oh come on! Five in the morning is not early.

Misty: Really?

Marisa: Yeah, usually I am up way earlier than that.

Brock: You are crazy!

Harley: And the injury?

Ash: Well…you know how it is! If you’re not careful, you can end up hurt. But you know what? Long story short is that I’m here to stay…for good!

Brock: So Ash, what is it that you’ll be doing now that you’re not in the Army anymore?

Misty: Ash is going to Pallet Community College.

Brock: So you’ll be close by!

Ash: Yeah, though I don’t know who else is going there.

Marisa: Plenty of people we know are there. There’s Marcus, Kelly, Tracey, and May said she’ll try to go there after she gives birth.

Ash: Oh yeah, how is she doing?

Marisa: Here’s your chance to find out! Drew’s right over there! Hey Drew! (He turns around and walks over)

Drew: Hi everyone. Ash, I didn’t know you were home!

Misty: He just came back and he’s here to stay. (She kisses Ash)

Drew: That’s great to hear. I was getting a little worried about you.

Ash: Oh you don’t have to worry about me.

Marisa: How have you been Drew?

Drew: (Sighs) A little stressed to tell you the truth. I just got off from my double shift at work. But my classes start on Tuesday, so I don’t have to really worry so much.

Harley: School, work, and being a new father. No wonder people call you a triple threat.

Marisa: And how about May? I haven’t talked to her in a couple of weeks. Not since her baby shower!

Drew: She’s okay. She’s just very tired.

Misty: I see what you mean! Hell, I’m surprised she hasn’t had the baby yet. At the baby shower, she looked like she was ready to pop!

Drew: That’s why I told her to call me if anything happens!

Marisa: And you’re really prepared for when May has the baby?

Brock: As in you’re going to remain calm?

Drew: Absolutely! (Phone rings) Aah! (Drew faints)

Harley: Drama Queen! (Misty answers the phone)

Misty: Hello!

May: Hello! Who is this?

Misty: This is Misty Waterflower!

May: Misty? Where’s Drew!

Misty: He kind of fainted when he saw your name pop up on his cell phone call. Is everything okay over there?

May: Tell Drew that everything is okay. I just called to tell him that I’m going to my parent’s house for a couple of hours. Thank God it was you who answered the phone. For a second,I thought he was having an affair with someone.

Misty: It’s okay May. I would have been suspicious too. But don’t worry! It’s not just me here! I’m here with Brock, Marisa, Ash, and Harley. (They all say hello)

Drew: What happened?

Harley: You fainted! Now what was it you were saying about remaining calm?

Drew: Hush up Boy George! (He stands up) I didn’t faint and I am calm. It’s just that she caught me by surprise. (He takes the phone) Is everything okay May?

May: Don’t worry Drew. I’m not having the baby yet! I just wanted to call and tell you that I’m going to be with my parents for a couple of hours.

Drew: That’s fine. You’re not driving, are you?

May: No! My mom is coming to pick me up. (Drew sighs) Just relax and stop getting paranoid. Everything is going to be okay.

Drew: Alright then. I’ll see you when you get home. (He hangs up) That is a load off of my mind.

Misty: Great to see you finally calmed down.

Harley: Oh yeah! I just remembered! There’s some sort of party in a little bit. It’s to welcome all of the incoming freshmen.

Marisa: Well that sounds like fun!

Ash: Count me out! I’m probably going to head on home.

Brock: I understand. But Ash, whenever you feel like it, come by and visit us sometime. We’ve got a basketball court right outside.

Ash: Neat! That reminds me! I owe Morrison a game! But anyways, I’ll see you guys later! (He kisses Misty and leaves)

Harley: Okay! Let’s get this party started! Pray for some cute, single, gay men!

Brock: Pray for some cute, single, straight girls!

Misty: You two are a couple of characters! What about you Drew?

Drew: I should get back to catch up on some rest, but I guess I’ll stay for a little bit!

Misty: That’s the spirit! Get some fun in before you become an unwed, teenage parent.

Drew: (Sarcastic) Thanks a lot!

Marisa: You know she means well. The one thing that we’re proud of you for is stepping up and being there for May. We know that being a teenage parent is not going to be easy and we commend you for being the bigger man in all this.

Drew: That’s very nice Marisa. (A little later at the party)

This is how we do it, it's Friday night

And I feel all right

The party's here on the West side

So I reach for my 40 and I turn it up

Designated driver take the keys to my truck

Hit the shore 'cause I'm faded

Honeys in the street say, "Monty, yo we made it!"

It feels so good in my hood tonight

The summertime skirts and the guys in Kani

All the gang bangers forgot about the drive-by

You gotta get your groove on, before you go get paid

So tip up your cup and throw your hands up

And let me hear the party say

Marisa: Wow, I like this a hell of a lot better than our old high school dances.

Misty: Really? You like this over slow dancing with Tracey all night long. (Marisa blushes) I knew it! You’re still in love with him! You’re blushing!

Marisa: Shut up Misty! And I’m not blushing because of that! Someone is trying to feel me up!

Brock: Oh man! Those were your cheeks I was feeling up? I need to disinfect my hand! (She hits him)

Marisa: Touch me like that again and I’ll rip out one of your organs, Mortal Kombat style! (A girl walks up)

Cynthia: Hi everyone.

Brock: Whoa baby!

Cynthia: Hi there! Welcome to the freshmen mixer! I recognized you two girls from the dorms.

Misty: Oh yeah. I’m Misty and this is my roommate Marisa. Do you live in the halls with us as well?

Cynthia: I guess you can say that. I’m your R.A. Cynthia! If you girls have any questions, feel free ask away.

Brock: I have a question! Do your feet hurt? Because you’ve been running through my mind all day long! If you’re in need of a date, feel free to call me anytime! I’m available all year round! (Misty grabs Brock’s ear)

Misty: She meant the girls living on the girl’s floor, not psychotic perverts!

Marisa: Don’t call security on our idiot friend. He’s a harmless pervert! He’ll just hit on you and masturbate to Playboy magazines!

Brock: Now that’s a lie! It’s the Victoria Secret catalog! (A boy walks up)

Lucian: Marisa, nice to see you again!

Marisa: Lucian! (They hug)

Harley: Who’s the cute guy in the tinted glasses?

Brock: Beats me!

Lucian: Do you want to dance?

Marisa: Sure! You better keep up with me!

Misty: Hmm…Oh!

Brock: What’s the matter?

Misty: I recognize him!

Drew: I do too! He was at that art show a couple of months ago. He’s the guy who did that awesome painting that won first place.

Misty: I didn’t realize he and Marisa were friends.

Harley: Judging by the way that those two ran off to the dance floor, it doesn’t seem like they’re “just friends”.

Brock: Then maybe it is true. That Tracey and Marisa aren’t together anymore!

Misty: That’s too bad. I just remember that Tracey did ask her back out a couple of weeks ago. It’s just that Marisa wasn’t too clear on her answer. (All sigh)

Brock: I wonder about her sometimes! (Thirty minutes later)

Misty: How’s it going with the hunt boys?

Harley: Lousy!

Brock: Horrible!

Drew: Did you run into anybody we knew?

Brock: Come to think about it, no. I thought that a lot of our class would be coming here after high school. (Grace and Erika walk up)

Grace: Well, here are some familiar faces.

Brock: Amazing Grace and…it’s you Erika!

Erika: Nice of you to remember me, you pervert!

Brock: I don’t make it a liberty to remember girls who I know are with a boyfriend.

Marisa: Really? I seem to recall you hitting on Winona even when she was with Wallace.

Brock: And you have a big mouth!

Erika: Well…If you’re talking about my FORMER boyfriend Joshua, then you are sadly mistaking. We are no longer a couple!

Marisa: Why’d you break up with him this time? Did he hog the mirror in the bathroom too long?

Grace: Actually, it was something a little worse than that. In fact, it was a lot worse! She caught Joshua having sex with another girl…in Erika’s closet! (Marisa bursts our laughing)

Drew: (Quietly) Glad it wasn’t just me and May! (Erika growls)

Erika: It was some blonde bimbo named Cassidy! If I ever run into that bitch again, I’ll slice her…

Grace: Whoa now! Take it easy! Remember sweetheart, we’re in college now! This means, cute and single college men!

Erika: You’re right! Let’s go get some cute and single hunks! (They leave)

Marisa: (Continues laughing) It’s even funnier hearing it a second time!

Drew: Well, it’s been fun! I’m going to head back to my place.

Brock: So soon?

Drew: I do have to check up on May!

Marisa: True enough! Keep in mind if you need help with anything just give anyone of us a call.

Brock: Yeah, we don’t mind it!

Drew: Thanks you guys!

Misty: Alright, so we’ll see you around! (Drew leaves)

Harley: Come on guys! Let’s keep on partying!

Marisa: I hate to see him when he turns 21!

Narrator: A little later, Drew arrived at his apartment. When he opened the door, he noticed that May was still gone. He then went into his bedroom took a small nap. About an hour later, Drew woke up and noticed May still hasn’t returned. As Drew got up to take a shower, the phone began to ring.

Drew: Hello!

Caroline: Drew! It’s Caroline! Get over here now!

Drew: Is May having the baby?

Caroline: No! May’s been kidnapped! (A little later at Norman and Caroline’s house)

Drew: What happened here?

Caroline: I left for about thirty minutes to pick up Max from a friend’s house and left May in the house by herself. When I came back, the living room was completely trashed and May was no where to be found!

Max: And as you can clearly see, there seems to be a sign of a struggle. But what I can’t understand is why someone would want to kidnap May! I want to think it’s some crazed fan of Dad’s that did this!

Drew: While you ponder that theory Detective Conan, I’ve got to find May.

Caroline: Well Drew, I found this note on the table just before you got here.

Drew: Do you know who it’s from?

Caroline: The note didn’t have a name on it.

Drew: It says, “Come to the basement of the Cerulean dorms if you want to see your girlfriend alive again.” Cerulean dorms…That’s at the university!

Caroline: I’ll call the police! (Drew runs out of the house and drives off)

Max: BRING BACK MY SISTER ALIVE!

Caroline: Oh, this is so scary! (In the car)

Drew: Who would do something like this! (Phone rings) Huh? (Looks at phone) Restricted? (Picks up) Hello?

Man: I have something of yours with me!

Drew: Who is this? Do I know you?

Man: You can say that. We have met in the past after all! I suggest if you want your girlfriend to live, you get here right now and don’t bring the police!

May: DREW! HELP ME!

Drew: (Gasp) I’m coming May! (Hangs up) Damn it! I don’t want to put my friends in danger, but I guess I have no other choice. (Back at the party)

Brock: I got a number! A girl gave me a number!

Marisa: No way!

Misty: It’s a miracle!

Brock: Yup! There it is! 1-800-EAT-SH…Ah, crap! (Marisa laughs)

Marisa: Sorry, couldn’t resist!

Brock: Yeah, yeah! (Phone rings) Ooh, awesome! My phone is ringing! Huh? That’s not a girl’s number, that’s Drew’s. (Answers it) Hello?

Drew: Brock, something terrible has happened!

Brock: What’s the matter? Is something wrong with May?

Drew: She’s been kidnapped!

Brock: May’s been kidnapped?

Misty: What?

Marisa: What?

Drew: Please Brock I don’t want Misty and Marisa to know. I don’t want to damage their lives.

Brock: But it’s okay to damage mine?

Drew: Focus! Look, I got a letter saying that she’s being held in the basement of Cerulean dorms.

Marisa: Wait a second!

Misty: He’s in our basement?

Drew: I thought I told you not to tell them? And I’m sure this is not a fake! Some guy with a distorted voice called my phone and he has May. (Misty grabs the phone)

Misty: We’re going to help!

Marisa: What? I’m not about to get my black ass shot tonight! (She hangs up the phone)

Misty: Come on! (They run out of the party and into the stairway to the basement)

Brock: Here we are.

Marisa: (Whispering) Will you keep your voice down? You don’t know what’s outside this door and I don’t want to find out with a gunshot in my butt! (Looks up) Huh? But there’s a way you can see a birds-eye-view of inside the room.

Brock: I get it! The vents! Ugh, which one of us is the skinniest to fit through?

Marisa: Don’t look at me! The breasts hold me back!

Brock: I can’t do it either! (They look at Misty)

Misty: No way!

Brock: Come on Misty! May’s life could be in danger!

Marisa: And you are the only one skinny enough to fit!

Misty: (Sighs) Fine! Lift me up! (Brock lifts her up and she goes into the vent)

Brock: Godspeed Misty! (Inside the room)

May: Who are you? What do you want? (He takes off a black cloak) Brendan?

Brendan: Yes May!

May: Why did you kidnap me?

Brendan: You have no idea how long I have waited for you to come back to me. How I’ve longed to be with you! But not too long ago, I heard you were carrying the child of that unholy bastard!

May: You leave Drew alone! He has been nothing but faithful to me, which is more than what I can say about you. You were a horrible boyfriend!

Brendan: You dare to call me a horrible boyfriend after he knocks you up?

May: What Drew did to me is still 100 times better than what you're doing right now. I bet you didn’t even have a plan for what to do after you got me!

Brendan: That’s where you’re wrong! (Pulls out a gun) Do you think I’m playing around? I told you we’ll be together!

May: (Thinking) Oh Drew, where are you? (The vent collapses and Misty falls down on top of Brendan)

May: Misty?

Misty: Whoa! I’m not dead! (Looks down) Holy Jesus! Are you okay?

May: He’s the kidnapper, you idiot!

Misty: Hey, don’t call me an idiot! I risked my ass to save you! Now let’s get the hell out of here! (They unlock the door and run out of the room)

Marisa: Hurry up!

Brock: Thank God, you’re all okay! (May screams) What’s wrong?

May: It’s…here!

Brock: What’s here? Do you see Drew?

May: I MEANT THE BABY, YOU IDIOT! I’M HAVING THE BABY!

Brock: I’m on it May! (Dials the phone) Drew! We’ve got May! But we have to get to the hospital now, she’s having the baby! (A little later at the hospital)

Marisa: How is she doing?

Drew: Don’t worry! Everything is running smoothly!

Misty: And what about the kidnapper?

Drew: I told the police to call me or come to the hospital with any new details.

Misty: So who was that guy who kidnapped May?

Drew: An ex-boyfriend.

Marisa: Ex-boyfriend! You mean that guy we met during the double date?

Drew: You’ve got it! You guys were lucky that you were able to get out alive and that May and the baby are going to be okay. (Phone rings) Hello? Yes. That’s excellent! Thank you Officer. (He hangs up) That was the police telling me they got a full confession from Brendan.

Brock: That’s great!

Drew: Thanks so much you guys! Hey, you know it’s getting late and the first day of college is tomorrow. If you want to head back to the dorms, you can go ahead.

Brock: You sure you don’t need us around?

Drew: I’m sure. I can take it from here! I am the father after all!

Marisa: Well we know May is in good hands with you Drew.

Misty: Call us later! (An hour later in the hospital room)

Drew: That’s right, keep breathing. You’re doing great May. (May breathing heavily) Just keep on breathing! (May sighs) The contractions are coming closer. I guess it’s almost time I take it! (May nods)

Doctor: And you’re right Drew! You’ll be a mother soon enough May. (A woman enters the room)

Nurse: Doctor, you’re needed in Room 200.

Doctor: Okay. May, I will be right back. (They leave)

Drew: You’re doing great! (He kisses her)

May: (Weakly) Thank you Drew. I don’t know what I’d do without you.

Drew: Is there anything you want me to get you?

May: I…could use more ice!

Drew: I won’t be long! (He leaves the room)

May: (Sighs) I’m very lucky to have someone like Drew by my side. I know that he’s going to be a great father. (The door opens) Drew?

Brendan: No.

May: (Gasps) Bren… (Gunshot)

Brendan: I told you we would be together. I’ll see you on the other side May. (Gunshot and Brendan falls over)

Doctor: What the hell was that?

Nurse: It sounded like a gunshot!

Drew: I thought I heard something in here! (The door opens) What the hell? Brendan’s been shot! (Gasp) No! (Drew runs to May)

Doctor: This is terrible! (Drew crying) Nurse, get a pulse!

Drew: May! Please May! Wake up! Please May, you can’t die on me! Just open your eyes! (Nurse checks her pulse)

Nurse: She’s gone!

Drew: (Sobbing) May! MAY! No, no! You can’t be dead! May!

Nurse: Come on Drew! (Distorted) Drew! Drew! (Back in Drew’s room)

May: Drew! Drew! (He opens his eyes)

Drew: May? Is that you?

May: Yeah, I just came back from my parent’s house. What’s wrong? You act like you just saw a ghost! (He hugs her) Drew?

Drew: I had a horrible dream! You were kidnapped by your ex-boyfriend and then he shot you and himself and…

May: It’s okay Drew! I’m right here and I’m fine. (Drew sighs)

Drew: And the baby?

May: Kicking my insides, but the baby is okay!

Drew: May, I’m so glad you’re here. You have no idea how great it is to see your face. I love you so much.

May: Oh Drew… (She smiles) I love you too!

~*Preview*~

Marisa: Hi y’all, it’s your girl Marisa here. Okay so Ash, Misty, and I are at a Lamaze class with May where so many crazy things are happening…all leading to May about to give birth! For the love of everything holy girl, hold it in until we get to the hospital! Next time on Romance 102, Chapter 2…See you next time!

Song(s) used

*This is How We Do It by Montell Jordan