Bound to You

Chapter 44: The Fundraiser

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The whole school was busy. While the students were seeing to the last details, the teachers were all reunited in the staffroom where the principal was giving the boost talk and telling them how things were going to happen. 

Next, the president of the Parents Teachers Association took the floor, expressing his excitement on behalf of all parents. If everything went well, they might raise more that they had targeted. 

Sierra remarked how everyone was so chicly dressed. This event must be really important to the school. Like every year, Maria Driscoll was in control of all the activities and would keep a look everywhere along with the principal. 

And after half an hour of instructions, they all scurried out to go to their respective departments where their students were eagerly waiting.

Sierra walked out, chatting with Florence about the fashion show. Henry suddenly barged between them, placing his arms around their waists, surprising them, "My, my, my...look at these beautiful ladies!" 

She easily laughed, "You're not too bad yourself, mister." 

Florence smiled broadly, gently patting her French bun decorated with scintillating hairpins, "I'm just fabulous!" A boy and a girl jumped before them, knelt on the floor, raising their Canon cameras in their direction, "Teach', a smile with ya!" 

Henry readily pulled the women in his arms, flashing a charming smile at them and they snapped a few pictures.  

The girl grinned, "Oooh, you're killing it, Mr Stone!" 

The boy winked at the women, "Getting lucky, ladies!" 

They made thumbs up towards him and proceeded to find the other teachers for their pictures. 

Florence rolled her eyes when they were gone, not failing to notice his goofy grin, "Of course, you're lucky we're so hot!" 

He broke into a laugh, "I'm gonna check upon you, fashionista. Where will you be, Sierra?" 

"Touring the guests of honours apparently." 

"Damn, that's boring...and I thought you'll be singing or dancing or something like that!" 

She grimaced, imagining that, "Not happening. I'll see if I can check up on you guys! Now I must go... people will start coming soon! See you later." 

Henry couldn't help but watch her hips swaying as she walked away in those killer heels. She gave off such a vibe. "God, Florence. Just look at her. She's so sexy!" 

She slapped the back of his head, bringing him to reality, "She already has a fiancé, imbécile! Don't try anything stupid!" 

He scowled, rubbing his head, his eyes never leaving Sierra, "Yeah...yeah...don't try to remind me!"

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Ileana was rushing through the corridors along with Sam, carrying the last props they needed for a quick last-minute rehearsal and when they turned around a corner, she bumped hard into Steve who was bouncing the basketball, making his way to the gym. 

He lost control of the ball and the props heavily fell down. Ileana grumbled, "Ugh, you pick that up. I'll get your thing!" 

Sam laughed mockingly as Steve gawked at her, not really familiar with girls ordering him around. Ileana hurried after the ball as it rolled, trying to get some students to stop it but their reactions were so slow. 

Jace saw it coming in his way, let it roll on his foot and raised it up skillfully to catch it. He smirked as Ileana froze before him, "Hah, do you want to play with me, princess?"