“ I’m very happy to hear you say that, Mr. Dixon. He’s a fantastic kid, I couldn’t be prouder of him. I just don’t want him making any grave mistakes that’ll gamble with his future now, you know. And I think it’s important to include the school in this conversation and.. you know, any thoughts. To find a path or whatever it may be that’s agreeable for everyone. Oh, Wednesday would be perfect. I’ll come by around 2:30, does that work for you? Thanks again so much, I really appreciate you taking the time. You have a lovely evening, Mr. Dixon, and enjoy your mulled wine! ”
“As you should be. I agree with that. I’ve also had multiple conversations with him when he was still attending class. 2:30 works perfect for me. Don’t mention it. It’s not a problem at all. Like said, for students like Dom, any time. Have a good evening yourself, Mrs. Parrish and we’ll see each other Wednesday. Thank you, you too! Take care.”
“ I’m doing alright, yeah, thank you. House is already getting busy with Thanksgiving and the Holidays just around the corner, but it’s nice. I’ll never complain about a full house. Yeah. Oh, he’s doing good, yeah, thanks for asking. He’s, uh, he’s taking his new responsibilities very seriously, I’m just afraid he’s neglecting his other ones a little now. [..] I’ve actually been hoping you would have a moment for me one of these days. Not now! Obviously. We’re here to enjoy some.. hot wine and a fire and that’s how it should be. Just sometime. I’ve been trying to get in contact with Principal Garrison but that man’s schedule seems to barely allow it and.. I know Dom really respects you. ”
“I’ve heard about it from Principal Garrison. Dom’s one of the good ones, Mrs. Parrish. He knows what he wants in life and he’s very passionate about the things he believes in. It’s admirable. Of course I do, anytime. If you’re available, I have a free period on Monday between 10 and 11:00 am. Otherwise Wednesday, 2 pm. That’s when my last class ends that day and I usually stay behind to correct work. Which ever day works best for you, I’ll be at school.”
Wednesday, 6:47 pm, Bonfire festivities at the Cranberry Lake
“ Huh? Oh, I’m so sorry! I didn’t see you were in line, I didn’t mean to cut in front of you. Oh, Mr. Dixon! Goodness, it’s dark here. Forgive me. Hi, it’s so nice to see you around here. How are you doing? ”
“Mrs. Parrish! Hello. It’s nice to see you, too. Ah, don’t you worry. I’m doing good, thank you. Really good. And yourself? How’s Dom’s doing?”
“Oh? Well, I’m honored. Are you supervising that? I initially wanted to join the debate club, but if you’re doing the newspaper, that might influence my decision. I do really want to try out for cheer, but if those two don’t overlap, I think I could have fun doing the newspaper. Do you know the cheer captain? I think I’ve found her on Instagram, but I’m not entirely sure. Do you know how she is about practices and stuff? ”
“I am, indeed. They don’t, as far as I’m aware of. Actually, the head of the cheer squad is also in charge of the newspaper, and doing both has never been an issue. Her name’s Emma, so if that’s the name of the girl you found, you’re on the safe side. Eh, I don’t know anything about the cheer tryouts, I’m afraid. I’ve not really been involved. However, I know is it’s not a decision made completely by the captain, as Mrs Farell has a say in it too. She’s been a cheerleader in the past herself, so she’s quite passionate. Anyway, think about what I said. I do believe you’d be a good fit.”
“ Thank you again, Mr. Dixon, for showing me the way and making me feel a little less lonely as a girl from the city. I’ll be awaiting your e-mail then and see you Monday. Enjoy the rest of your week! ”
“It was my pleasure. By the way, before I let you off the hook. Are you interested in any clubs so far? We’re looking for new members to join the newspaper. I haven’t read any of your works so far, but if your work ethic is anything to go by, I think you’d be a good fit. Just something for you to think about.”
“ I wasn’t too impressed, but you’re right, I was expecting not to be and not ready to give a chance. So who knows what’ll happen once school actually starts. I’m picky about who I spend my time with, which I don’t think is a bad thing. But thank you. Good to know who I can turn to. That would be fantastic, if you could, please. ”
“Being picky is not a bad thing at all. Quite the contrary. Anyway, Vania Garcia from Seattle, here we are. The administration office. I’ll ask Mrs. McCormac for your contact details and then send you the two titles via mail after I’m done here.”
“ Ah. I was thinking I don’t get provincialist vibes from you. You can really tell if someone’s from the city in my opinion. Just something about the way people carry themselves. I’ve seen a few kids hanging out around the town square and, well. Oh, that’s fine. I like to read a book or two in my free time, so thought I might as well get started on required reading. Or do extra in case I read them already. ”
“Taking that as a good thing? I guess. Kids here are definitely different to what you’re used to, but I’m telling you to give them a chance. If you’re struggling with fitting in, you’re always welcome to come see Ms. Williams who’s the liaison teacher here at Clarendon Hills High. She’s the best in what she does. Or me, if you’re more comfortable with that. Well, I encourage students putting in the effort and I wouldn’t want to be in the way of that. I might send out the official list on Friday, but I can give you the first two titles if you really want to start reading earlier."
“ Oh, you can say that again. It’s really a different world. It’s so.. provincial here. We came only about a week and a half ago and I feel like everything there is to see, I’ve seen in the first two days. No offence. Just never thought I’d become a small town girl. Ah. Well, it’s nice to meet you, Mr. Dixon, and thanks for the help. Vania Garcia. I take AP English and I think I might’ve seen your name on my timetable, so I think we will see each other on Monday. I think one of the emails said this year’s reading list is still being worked on.. but do you know what will be on it, yet? ”
“No offence taken. I live in Chicago, so I can understand where you’re coming from. I’ve never been a small town person either. Nice to meet you too, Vania Garcia from Seattle. That’s correct, I’m still putting the finishing touches to it. It should be ready to be sent out by Friday. Thought I’d give everyone another few days of summer. Planning to work ahead?”
“ Mhm, fairs. A lot of girls at my old school did send in pictures half-naked, which our principal then had to go through and approve.. or not approve. It was a whole thing, so I guess it makes sense. We did also have a larger student body than here, though, so must’ve just been easier. Oh, Seattle. Yeah. Get to move half-way across country and switch schools for senior year. Which is awesome. ”
“Seattle. Nice. Seattle’s definitely something else compared to little ol’ Clarendon Hills. Been too, two or three times. Always a nice stay. Did you move over the summer with your parents? Most students are very open-minded and curious towards newbies, so I’m positive you’ll make friends in no time. I’m Mr. Dixon, by the way. I teach English here, so we might even see each other on Monday in class.”
“Mrs. McCormac. At least now I know who to look for. Be honest, are her photos terrible? Wouldn’t it be easier to just be able to send one in? That’s what my old school did. I haven’t got a clue to be honest, so if you could point me in the right direction.. Yeah, that’d be great.”
“I wouldn’t straight out say terrible, but if you’re expecting a Vogue photographer, then I have to disappoint. I guess getting the photos taken here ensures the photo isn’t touched up in any way or outdated. We once had a student running around with a photo in which he was about thirteen and had not hit puberty yet, so, hey. No problem. I was on my way there anyway, so we can walk together. Where are you transferring from?”
“Hey. Excuse me, yeah, you. I was told to come in today to get my ID photo taken, because apparently I can’t just send one in. Any clue where I need to go?”
“That’s got to be in the administration office. Mrs. McCormac takes the student ID photos, so ask for her when you get there. Do you know where that is, or do you need me to show you the way?”
she left a note for tristan before she killed herself in which she blamed him for her death and unhappiness
naoki found her body and the note before tristan did, but she kept it to herself and put the note back before tristan could find out about it
they moved to clarendon hills about two weeks ago to move on from aiko’s death and to fix their relationship
aiko died about one and a half years ago
naoki never let herself grief due to the fact that she was mad and also blaming tristan for her mum’s death
naoki
naoki wants to get in touch with her japanese side to feel closer to her mum
she is a bit of a rebel
always one and a half years ago aiko dead
homosexual
knows it and has acted on it in the past too
only ever had hookups and flings
naoki & tristan
she loves and needs tristan but can’t let herself
haven’t properly talked in forever
tristan tries to be a better parent
naoki blocks all kind of attempts
tristan
doctor
calls naoki, naoki chan
naoki & jordyn
naoki is repeating a year bc she didn’t go to school much
jordyn is part of a gang, sees naoki chilling at their spots - talks to her
naoki befriends with alycia and sees jordyn again at their place
HALE’S
moved to clarendon hills a while ago, about a few months
zara was away in college, she wasn’t enjoying what she was doing bc she wants to do in dancing at julliard
jordyn
jordyn is part of a gang where they get up to shit
jordyn is in college but she is very spotty her attendance, she doesn’t know what she wants to study, thinking of changing her major every other month
she's a tough girl, has an impressive appetite, loves to seek out justice, she's has a sarcastic kind of humour, she's outspoken and always says when something doesn't sit right with her, she's loyal aF, and she is openly gay
plot with tom & john’s company!!
caleb
feels responsible for his little sisters
very nice, friendly person, a bit arrogant / sure of himself
caleb & jordyn
they are close but not as much as they used to
caleb is protective of her -- doesn’t like her gang ways, threatens to snitch on her
caleb & emma
is fond of emma the first moment he sees her (picked up alycia and saw emma)
zara
zara’s a dancer, she’s been dancing her whole life
renner’s
(where they stand/what’s been going on, what happened to the mum, the relationship between tristan and naoki now, tristan as a whole, his struggles with sexuality, naoki as a whole, her sexuality) -- duration: 49:21,01
hale's
(parents plot, sibling plots, parent to child relationships, jordyn/naoki plot, plot and where do they stand now, caleb/emma plot, alycia/kj plot)
kj
sullivan’s
(tom/jill status, how felix is dealing, how kj fits into their family)
hey, I just saw christopher dixon walking down the streets of clarendon hills. you can catch him around town working as a high school teacher for english & history. I hear he’s known to be mature & reasonable but difficult & abrupt. click the read more below to find out more.
BASIC
NAME: christopher james dixon
NICKNAMES: chris, chrizzle
AGE: 28
BIRTHDAY: may 5th, 1990
SPECIES: human
GENDER: cis male
PRONOUNS: he/him
FAMILY
MOTHER: louise dixon ( 60 )
FATHER: robert dixon ( 61 )
PARENTS: married
SPOUSE: charlotte dixon ( 24 ) ✝
CHILDREN: emily rose dixon ( 2 ) ✝
SIBLINGS: cordelia enslow ( 33 ), eleanor dixon ( 24 )
BROTHER IN LAW: adam enslow ( 35 )
NEPHEW/NIECES: babette enslow ( 5 ), claire enslow ( 10 ) & stephen enslow ( 12 )
PHYSIAL ATTRIBUTES
FACE CLAIM: ashton irwin
RACE/ETHNICITY: caucasian
NATIONALITY: american
HEIGHT: 1.83 m
WEIGHT: 78 kg
BUILD: muscular
HAIR: short
FACIAL HAIR: scruff
HAIR COLOR: dirty blonde
EYE COLOR: green / hazel
SKIN COLOR: white
DOMINANT HAND: right
ANOMALIES: scars on his back & side, tattoo on his neck
ACCENT: american / chicago
PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: n/a
LEARNING DISABILITIES: n/a
ALLERGIES: n/a
DISORDERS: insomnia & sleep paralysis
QUIRKS: organised and clean person, rarely sleeps, always hot, always seen drinking tea, bites the skin around his nails, annoyed with people who use electricity when it’s not needed, believes in the good in people & has a rather high pitched laugh
LIFESTYLE
PARENTAL HOME ADDRESS: 25 crescent place, evanston, illinois, usa
RESIDES: 100 e walton st # 41de, chicago, illinois, usa
BORN: evanston, illinois, usa
RAISED: evanston, illinois, usa
VEHICLE: audi a6 35
PHONE: iphone 6s
LAPTOP/COMPUTER: macbook pro
PETS: none
HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION: beacon academy, 1574 sherman ave, evanston, illinois, usa
MIDDLE SCHOOL EDUCATION: haven middle school, 2417 prairie ave, evanston, illinois, usa
COLLEGE EDUCATION: berkeley college, 3 e 43rd st, new york, usa
MAJOR: communications & sociology
MINOR: english language & literature
CAREER: teacher
EXPERIENCE: bartender, waiter, shop assistant & receptionist
EMPLOYER: borough of clarendon hills
YEARLY SALARY: $37,691
BADGE NUMBER: n/a
TRAINED IN: n/a
OTHER: n/a
POLITICAL AFFILIATION: left
RELIGION: protestant
BELIEFS: n/a
MISDEMEANORS: no
FELONIES: no
TICKETS AND/OR VIOLATIONS: no
DRUGS: weed ( occasionally )
SMOKES: no
ALCOHOL: occasionally
DIET: normal
ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: heteroromantic biromantic
SEXUAL ORIENTATION: bisexual
AVAILABILITY: single
LOOKING FOR: n/a
LANGUAGES: english, french
PHOBIAS: none
HOBBIES: cooking, going to the gym, reading, drinking beers with his friends & jogging
TRAITS: + mature, reasonable, adventurous & generous, - rigid, abrupt & difficult
SOCIAL MEDIA: instagram & facebook
FAVOURITE
LOCATION: sydney, australia
SPORTS TEAM: chicago white sox
SPORTS: gym, morning jogs & tennis
GAME: call of duty, fifa & world of warcraft
MUSIC: 90s rock
SINGER: none
SHOWS: lucifer, prison break, grey’s anatomy, supernatural & black mirror
MOVIES: action, drama, fantasy & romcoms
FOOD: all of it
BEVERAGE: soda
COLOR: red
CHARACTER
MBTI: intp
WESTERN ZODIAC: taurus
CHINESE ZODIAC: horse
PRIMAL SIGN: gemini
HOGWARTS HOUSE: ravenclaw
GOALS/DESIRES: be a good teacher & travel the world
IDEOLOGIES: thinks what will be, will be