Shake on it

Cooper Lawson, 19. Attending the Police Academy at WDC with a focus on criminal law.

[lilyvirk-x]

[music room]

[pawslawson]

I knew I heard something. That sounds really good Laura

[lilyvirk-x]

Huh? Oh, thanks Cooper

[pawslawson]

Yeah no problem. Didn't know you played piano.

[foxmckinney]

Yeah, I found out a few months back. Got siblings an’ everythin’. [Thinks for a second before pulling out his phone and showing Cooper a photo] That’s me with my sister, Lily, and my little brother. That’s Tommy, he’s in hospital which is why I’m leavin’.

[pawslawson]

That sure is something. *looks at the picture* They seem really nice, did they know about ya? Oh shit, seriously. I'm so sorry Todd. I couldn't imagine if anything happened to my brother. Is he in critical condition?

[foxmckinney]

Yeah. It’s not ‘cause of you, don’ flatter yourself. An’ that’s where my family live…I was adopted.

[pawslawson]

Just wanted to make sure. You were adopted? Your ma, Amanda, she didn't...

[foxmckinney]

Well…[looks over at the dog and bunny sitting on his bed] Boomer, looks like we’re all packed. I’ll drop you off at the shelter, Alfie. No don’t give me that look, I don’ wanna leave you there either. But you’d hate flyin’.

Next stop Maine, I guess.

[pawslawson]

You're leaving? It's not cause of me, is it...? And why Maine? Sorry 'bout the questions just confused.

[thefamousmoartea-deactivated201]

Me? Oh, nothing much. How about you?

[pawslawson]

Well I was going for a walk but then I saw you casual exiting this building out a window.

[thefamousmoartea-deactivated201]

Yes, Cooper?

[pawslawson]

What'cha doing there pal? 

[thefamousmoartea-deactivated201]

A job well done.

[pawslawson]

Uh, Jack?

[lilyvirk-x]

[music room]

[pawslawson]

I knew I heard something. That sounds really good Laura

[lucify-thatshim]

Let’s hope not.

[pawslawson]

Cooper Lawson, nice to meet you my under dressed friend.

[lucify-thatshim]

It would seem I’m a little under dressed…

[pawslawson]

Just a bit dude. But s'alright not like they are going to kick you out.

[shockinglyshelby]

No, what made you think that? He’s here with Lottie.

[pawslawson]

Sorry I don't know. Just mistook friendship for relationship, I guess.

[andwetalktoo]

No, no, none’a that for me. Always too busy. Plus … I can’t dance, heh. [nods and grins] Absolutely. You look dashin’, by the way. ‘s that a tux?

[pawslawson]

That's a shame, I bet a bunch of boys were devastated when you had to turn'm down. No dancing here either. *smiles back at her* Oh thanks, yeah it's actually this guy Logan's but I'm borrowing it for the night. You look stunning yourself.

[shockinglyshelby]

[chuckles] Alright, alright I gotcha. I don’t know why I didn’t ask anyone…Maybe it was because I didn’t want to have to worry about anyone.

[pawslawson]

Oh wait...? You and Logan aren't together?

[dazzlingplace-i-never-knew]

Okay good *laughs nervously, before blushing* really? Oh thank you

[pawslawson]

Of course. *scans the room one more time* So what I've gathered is that mostly everyone is nervous to dance, the food is delicious and that you should watch out for a girl named Shelby she has some tricks planned for tonight.

[andwetalktoo]

That’s me! And .. Cooper? It’s your first time too? Oh my gosh, it can be scary, gettin’ up the guts to get in there, but once you walk in, you’ll feel right at home. Plus, you’ve got me on your arm! For now, of course. 

[pawslawson]

Yep, howdy Tianna. Oh yeah, no high school dances for me. You neither? *Puts his arm around hers* Shall we go in then?

[dazzlingplace-i-never-knew]

*smiles before walking his way* Sorry my nerves got the better of me, never done this before

   You look lovely, like wow…

[pawslawson]

Join the club, seems like half of the students here are new to the whole school dance scene. 

Oh thanks, as do you.

[dazzlingplace-i-never-knew]

*adjusts her dress one last time* Breathe Jas, just breathe *walks into the room* 

[pawslawson]

Hey hey, Jasmine there you are.