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The return to school meant returning to the chaos that ensued. The only thing Simon actually looked forward to was returning to his friends. Simon’s very grateful for his small group of friends that he’s gathered. They’re all a little strange but they work together!
Over the summer he wasn’t really able to speak to many of them, with Roger off to somewhere in America during the holiday, Jack and Maurice staying with Maurice’s grandmother, Ralph staying in a cottage with his father, and Nikky, or as Roger would call him; Piggy, not having access to any internet as he travelled with his Aunt. Not to mention if he was caught speaking too loudly to anyone his father would lose his temper. He never did have a good temper and it’s seemed to only have gotten worse over the years.
Simon, keeping himself busy by repacking his bag over and over, making sure he hadn’t forgotten anything for the entire school year coming up, didn’t notice when his phone buzzed with a text from Jack. Then a text from Maurice. Then Ralph. Then Jack again. Only once it reached a point of non-stop buzzing did Simon pause and pick up his phone.
idk group chats are cringy
Jack! : Everyone got their dorms for this year?
Mauri : YUPP Rog is stuck with me for yet another year.
Ralph : Uhh no I haven’t seen yet
Jack! : If i’m not mistaken, you’re with Piggy
Ralph : Oh that’s good!! I like dorming with Nikky!
Nikky : YAY Ralph we’re dorming together again!! The last time we dormed together was in year 9!
Roger : reply UGH WHY ARE WE DORMED TOGETHER AGAIN.
Mauri : You love meeeee, i’ll get my nana to bake you a couple treacle tarts as repayment?
Roger : Deal.
private message from: Jack! : Hey Si, we’re dorming together this year. Hope that’s okay with you.
Simon takes a breath before answering, stopping himself from cheering aloud at the idea of rooming with his best friend this year. Last year he had dormed with Nikky which wasn’t a horrible experience but he had missed Jack. Jack’s a very nice person to share a dorm with. He tends to stick to his side of the room, something Simon needs most of the time.
Me : I’m excited! :)
Jack! : Amazing! How are you doing? I haven’t heard from you all summer.
Me : I’m alright, excited to be out of this house and to see you and everyone else soon.
Me : How are you?
Jack! : I’m alright, Maurice’s family has been lovely to stay with. Although I don’t think I've ever played so many board games in my life..
Me : Ha! At least you’re included in their family?
Jack! : True. Will you be on the train to the school this weekend or is your mother driving you?
Me : Train. She has to stay home and look after my father. I’m assuming you and Mauri are also on the train?
Jack! : We are. I will see you then, Simon. Stay safe until then.
Jack! : PS: I have a present for you. Consider it an early birthday present.
Me : Oh Jack you didn’t have to..
Jack! : Shush. I did it because I wanted to. I’ll see you on Sunday, Si.