ARRINDALE UNIVERSITY ACADEMY

The next morning, everyone is talking about Jonny Zuko's and Monica Russo's engagement party.

Violet (VO) I sincerely reassured both Jonny and Monica that I was sincerely happy for them both. And with them being engaged, they moved in together in a apartment.

Outside in the courtyard, I'm sitting at a table, reading a book. Aaron Hayfield slowly walks up to me and sits down beside me.

"Hey, Violet." Aaron greeted me.

"I know everyone's talking about Jonny's and Monica's engagement, and I've had told them both that I'm sincerely happy for them." I said to Aaron.

"Okay. I was pondering about you and I can visit the Clearwater Swimming Hole this afternoon? To cheer you up?" Aaron asked me.

I look at my ex-boyfriend, Aaron. "Aary. I appreciate your offer. I do. But I can't do that to myself. And I don't want anyone here at ArrinDale University to think I'm spending time with you to distract myself. I can't do that to myself. And I won't do that to you, Aaron."

Aaron nodded, understanding. "I get it, Vinny. I really do. But the offer remains."

"I'll put it in my pocket." I said to him.

"Alright." Aaron said.

Aaron and I exchange small, glum smiles at each other.

"Well, well, well..." Cherry trailed off, sauntering up to Aaron and Me.
"... Jonny Zuko's and Monica Russo's engagement lead you to receive comfort from your ex-boyfriend, huh, Violetquinn?"

"Don't start, Cherry." I said, looking up at the redhead grumpy bee.

"Not to worry, I'm not gonna start anything. Jonny's and Monica's engagement party at this evening at the Fleury Monne Speakeasy." Cherry said.

"Okay, thanks for telling." I said.

Cherry and I exchange annoyed small smiles at each other and she walks away.

"It's amazing how you and Cherry annoy each other and gets on each other's nerves." Aaron said.

"Yeah, I know." I said to Aaron.

*~*~*

SHOP CLASS CAR WORKSHOP

In the workshop, Sonya and I are both working on my Volkswagen van.

"So, you've decided to work on your Volkswagen van after all, eh?" Sonya said to me.

"Yep, I did." I replied, gently opening the Volkswagen van hood to reveal the engine, which is rustic. "Gosh, I'm sure happy that we're working on my Volkswagen van. Sonya and I are gonna get you cleaned up and worked on pretty good."

"Are you really talking to your Volkswagen van, Violet?" Aaron said to me.

I looks at Aaron and he looks at me. Aaron's wearing denim suspended pants and a gray tank top.

"What are you doing here?" I asked him, confused.

"I thought you and Sonny could use an extra pair of hands." Aaron said.

"Yeah, sure." I said.

                           Shortly after...

Aaron and I are working on the Volkswagen van hood.

"Could you pass me the wrench, please?" Aaron asked me.

"Sure." I replied, gently taking the wrench and hands it to him.

"Thanks." Aaron said, gently taking the wrench and gently twist the engine. "Are you planning on driving your Volkswagen van?"

"Yeah. To the Clearwater Swimming Hole." I said to him.

Aaron looks at Me with a small smile. "You and I can plan a picnic at the Clearwater Swimming Hole. We can get milkshakes, cheeseburger sliders and onion rings from Jen's."

"You can bring your cooler bag for the drinks." I suggested.

"Sure." Aaron said. "And Violet?"

"What is it, Aary?" I asked him.

"Would you like to be my plus one to the engagement party?" Aaron asked.

"Yeah, sure." I replied.

"Are you sure that you wanna go to the engagement party?" Sonya asked me.

"Yeah, I'm sure, Sonya." I replied.

*~*~*

FLEURY MONNE SPEAKEASY LOUNGE

That evening, in the dimly-lit main room, Me and the Olson Gang and our parents are celebrating Jonny Zuko's and Monica Russo's engagement party.

"Congratulations to the engaged couple, Jonny Zuko and Monica Russo." Jen said.

Jonny and Monica are sitting in a slope booth table side by side each other. They exchange small smiles at each other and shares a kiss.

Aaron and I are sitting in a slope table. I slowly gets up to my feet with my glass of champagne.

"I would like to say a toast." I said to everyone as they gets their glass champagne. "I've known Jonny and Monica for a long while..." I trailed off, looking at Jonny and Monica. "... Jonny Zuko? Monica Russo? You two are an amazing young couple, and wish you all the best happiness. I sincerely do."

Jonny and I exchange small smiles at each other. I nodded at him.

"To Jonny and Monica." I said.

"To Jonny and Monica." Everyone said in unison.

And we all drink our glass of champagne.

*~*~*

[Song: 18 - One Direction]

Afterwards, we're all dancing together on the dance floor. Boni and I exchange smiles at each other as we dance together.

And then, Aaron and I dances together. He twirls me around, exchange smiles at each other.

[Song ends]

Afterwards, I'm sitting at the bar counter. Jonny slowly walks up to me.

"That was a good toast." Jonny said.

"I meant it." I tell him.

"I know." Jonny said to me. "And I wish you all the best with your happiness as well."

Jonny and I exchange small smiles at each other and we fist bump each other. He slowly walks away.

I look at Cherry, who looks at me with a small smirk, sipping on her champagne drink as she slowly saunters up beside me.

"It's not gonna last long, Violetquinn." Cherry said to me, gently holding her champagne in her hand. "Jonny's gonna wake up one day and realizes that his heart truly belongs with you."

I look at Cherry with a really look. "Don't start with me, Cherry."

"Not to worry, Violet, at least, Aaron and You have a picnic plan." Cherry said.

Cherry and I exchange looks at each other and she looks at me with a small knowingly look on her face.

"Shouldn't you be with your boyfriend, Spencer?" I said to her.

Cherry rolls her eyes, and sighs to herself. "I'll leave you alone."

"Thank you." I said, a bit annoyed.

Cherry walks away with her glass champagne. I look at everyone as they're mingling with each other.

I take a sip of my glass champagne. Monica slowly walks up to me.

"Nice toast." Monica said.

"Thanks, Monica. I meant it." I said to her.

"I know you did." Monica said.

Monica and I exchange small smiles at each other. We clink our champagne glass and takes a sip of our champagne.

"Is the wedding gonna be small or big?" I asked.

"It's gonna be small and it's also be here at Fleury Monne." Monica replied.

"Okay." I said.

*~*~*

JEN'S MILK-O-SHAKE MALT SHOP DINER

Later on that night, I'm sitting at the diner counter, sipping on my blueberry smoothie with a straw.

"Hey, Violet." Miguel greeted me.

I look at the Qwen Twins, Miguel and Michelle, sitting in a booth table side by side each other with their milkshakes.

"Hey, Miguel. Michelle." I greeted back at the Qwen Twins. "What are you guys up to?"

"Nothing much, just milkshakes." Michelle said. "What about you?"

"The same. Nothing much, just sipping on my blueberry smoothie." I said to them.

"Do you wanna join us for drinks at the Tavern Bodge?" Miguel asked.

"Yeah, sure. I would like to." I replied.

Miguel, Michelle and I exchange small smiles at each other.

*~*~*

OLSON HOME

I walks inside my bedroom, turns on my nightstand lamplight, and gently lays down on my bed.

My phone buzzes and I looks at it.

Craig

I answer my phone. "Hey, Craig."

"I think I might have solved The Malphas." Craig said on the phone.

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