#bergen_county

News that Tanya and Samantha are going out together to the dance has gotten out in full. Some folks seem to want to make a point of saying "You're so brave" to one or both of them.

One who dares gets a withering eyebrow.

And that's enough to send most scurrying back, even if a few mutter "I was just trying to support"

and it varies how much they mean it.

Some are well intended.

Others are using it for their own glory or to show off how amazing they are

She softens at those who seem genuine. May and Lupe are potential human shields.

Lupe holds up a hand "She's heard it, it's not a big deal unless folks MAKE it a big deal. " to some. BLunt enough for troll dom sometimes, Lupe

but it does cause folks to back track sheepishly

"Just a dance..."

May has a gentler approach "I'll pass it on" or "Nice but we have to get to..' (Pick a place depending on school time )

Lupe says "I know, but it's high school. People are morons about stuff"

"Yeah." Huff. "So - excited about track trials?"

"THANK you, now we're talking about cool stuff" Lupe says "Definitely. I am owning the pole vault this year or I'll know why"

"I am actually excited," May says "I've got my own spirit leader to cheer me on"

"And you, Sam, you're going to be launching steel again right?" Lupe inquires but is pretty sure she's right

"Hammer AND shot."

Lupe raises a hand to high five Sam "And it's gonna FLLLLLLLY"

May grins happily "I'm getting better on the hurdles."

"SO good. I think your legs are even longer this year."

"Well, thanks. Used to I'd feel bad about that, but in this case," She says "Works!"

"So wait - what Spirit Leader? JC?"

"Yup. Even if the Cheer squad doesn't get assigned us for track, he's gonna be there" She smiles "isn't that sweet?"

"It is!"

"he's my cousin, if he didn't show up to support you I'd kick his ass" Lupe says

"LUppeeey" May says but smiles

"As you should." Agreeably.

"Saaaaaam" But fond touched smile from May

Bump, shrug, grin.

"You guys are great," May throws in "We should have some sort of party or get together to celebrate our soon to do track domination don't you think?"

"Sleep over maybe?" Lupe says

"Oh yeah. Before the baby ruins everything."

"Hey, after the baby, you need to drop by you can, but then you upt up with MY annoying older brothers" Lupe says

"Your brothers ain't that bad."

"Ha. " She snorts

"We can go to my place, less crowded period" May says

"Anyway, we've got each other. Heck," may says "if you ever get stuck babysitting your brother, maybe I can do it for you. I don't mind" May says

"Maybe you could come over and we watch movies? Dunno..."

"Sure" May says "I don't know why a baby is such a big deal but.. you know it's okay if you need a break we'll get it"

"You're real. It's different."

"Real?" May blinks

Huff. Shrug.

"She's adopted," Lupe reminds

"oh right, sometimes I forget given how much she looks like the other kings" May says

Lupee raises a brow "Someone is feeling sassy" Then she continues "It doesn't make sense to me either, but it doesn't got to. We're here for her."

"YEs, but she sure is hell is 'real'" May says and looks to Sam, "It's not like you're a make believe creature, Sam"

Snort. Grin.

Lupe grins too.

"What? what I'd say so funny?" May says

"Inside Inside joke, sorry" Lupe winks at Sam.