Rapunzel
Now that the hype of homecoming was over, school was back to being boring and dull. Everyone walked around with scowls on their faces and no one showed any signs of life. It was like I walked back into the prison I had been attending for the past four years.

Unlike the soulless teens I saw wandering the school, I actually felt a tad bit of excitement. The whole weekend, I had been replaying homecoming night in my head over and over again.

I could still feel his hands on my hips. I could still hear his voice saying my name. Everything about that night was just so perfect. Why didn't I kiss him? Why didn't I do something to make him want to kiss me?

Not like it would have ended well anyway. He was still dating Elsa for one. If I was caught even looking at him, her whole gang would be on me faster than I could count to ten. They had her back better than anyone would expect.

I bit the inside of my cheek, walking to my locker. Where was Jack? I needed him right now more than ever. I had so many complicated feelings and he was the only one who could answer them. "Hey, Blondie."

I turned around, meeting Eugene. No. Not now! I don't even know how I feel about you! "Hi, Eugene." I slightly gasped, looking up into his brown eyes.

He gave me a soft smile, noticing my nervousness. "Sorry to bother you." He apologized, shrugging his shoulder. No! Don't run away!

"No, no! It's fine!" I quickly argued, gently touching his arm. I pulled my arms away, realizing that it was probably weird for me to touch him. It's not like we were dating. "You just scared me a little, that's all." I quickly explained.

He slightly chuckled, nodding his head. God. His laugh was so perfect. If only I could listen to it for hours. He looked around the hall, looking past me, then back into my eyes. "Have you seen Jack around?" He asked.

Damn it. Of course, he wanted to see Jack. Why would he be here to talk to me? Not that I want him to. I don't even know how I feel about him. But, ugh! I wanted to be in his presence. He always gave me irreplaceable butterflies. "Um, no. Sorry." I answered, tilting my head.

"Naw. It's okay. Thanks though." He replied, beginning to walk away. I looked down, holding my books to my chest. I can't believe I just talk to him.

"No problem." I softly stated, hoping he couldn't hear me.

"Hey, Blondie," he called, make me turn around. "I'll see you around." He added, giving me his million-dollar smile.

"Yeah. See ya." I stuttered back, smiling like a fool. I could feel my cheeks heating up as I watched him walk away. What was this boy doing to me?

I shut my locker, heading towards my first class. This wasn't like Jack. His mother usually made sure he was at school on time. "Punzie!" A voice called, turning me around.

"Oh, hey, Elsa," I replied, walking towards her. She smiled at me, fixing the strap on her shoulder, moving it back onto her shoulder.

"What are you doing this weekend?" She asked, batting her eyes at me. Wait. Thee Elsa Delle was asking to hang out with me? No way. She must want something.

"Um, I'm not sure yet. But I'll totally get back to you." I answered, sweetly smiling back at her.

"Okay. Bye, Punz!" She grinned before she walked away. I turned around, my eyes probably wider than the Grand Canyon. That was really weird. Elsa never talks to anyone, especially me.

"Punzel!" Jack shouted, running towards me. Damn. This day just keeps getting weirder and weirder.

"Umm, yeah?" I questioned as he held onto my shoulders. His blue eyes were wide like he saw a ghost or something.

"Did you just accept to hang out with Elsa?" He exclaimed, his face beginning to smile.

"Well, not exactly, but-"

"Yes!" He cheered, jumping up in the air. "Now you can make a good impression for me!" He added, beaming at me. I furrowed my eyebrows, slightly glaring at him.

"Jack, I'm trying to steal her boyfriend. I'm not exactly sure I want to be at her house this weekend. I could possibly strangle her in her sleep." I replied. Wait. That would make Eugene single. That's not a bad idea -never mind- I don't want to be on the run for the rest of my life.

"Oh come on, Zel!" Jack pleaded, pouting at me. "If you hang out with Elsa this weekend, I'll hang with Eugene. Besides, they could possibly meet up later in the night."

I slightly groaned, rolling green eyes. As much I did not want to hang out with Elsa this weekend, I had no choice. If it meant maybe meeting Eugene later in the night, I had no choice. Besides, I could possibly learn a way to sabotage her. "Fine."

"Yes! Thank you, Punzel!" Jack shouted, pulling me into a tight hug. I giggled, hugging him back. Most of the student body walking by smiled at us, thinking we were an adorable couple. If only they knew.

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"I'm home!" I shouted as I entered our house. Peter came zooming around the corner. I knelt down to the floor to give him a hug, but he completely ignored me, running right past me and my open arms. "Thanks," I mumbled.

Peter quickly grabbed a chair and pulled it to the cabinet. I watched as he climbed on top of the chair, reaching to open the cupboard. "What are you doing?" I asked as he struggled to reach the top box.

"Mom moved the cereal up a level so I couldn't get to it." He explained, standing on his tiptoes as he stretched to try to get down the box. I sighed as leaned against the counter. I crossed my arms, tapping my fingers on my arms.

"Ya know, I could get that for you," I stated, making him stop struggling. He stood flat-footed, now raising his eyebrow at me.

"What's the catch?" He questioned, knowing I would want something in return. I shrugged my shoulders, beginning to walk around the kitchen, trying to seem uninterested.

"Catch? There's no catch." I replied, acting like I was cleaning up the table. He crossed his arms, glaring at me.

"Zellie, I know there's a catch. There's always a catch." He pouted. I smiled up at Peter, knowing I had him wrapped around my finger. He would do anything to have that box of cereal.

"You do my chores this weekend and I'll get you the cereal for the rest of the week," I answered. He groaned, throwing back his head. "Fine, I'll just tell Mom that you were trying to get it down yourself."

"Fine! Fine!" He quickly answered, holding up his hands. "Just get me down the cereal!" He added. I smirked as I walked back towards him. I grabbed down the cereal, making him quickly jump down and push his chair back by the table.

I poured him a bowl, watching his eyes light up as he watched the colorful cereal fill up his white bowl. His mouth began to water as I added the milk, making the cereal float. "Thanks, Zel!" He grinned as he quickly scooped up a spoonful and shoved it in his mouth.

"No, Peter. Thank you." I replied as I walked away to put away his cereal. The deal was done. I was going to Elsa's house this weekend. My chores were taken care of and all I had to do was say I was staying at Jack's.

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So sorry for the late update! This summer did not turn out like I planned. I thought I would have more time to write, but I think I had less. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this well overdue update!