Sharpe Stories: The life and legacy of Monica Sharpe
Hey everyone. I've been wanting to do two things recently: play with aging on, and start a gameplay story thread. I figured, why not do both at the same time? One of my favorite sims to play is my ...
Before beginning the chapter, I wanted to note that I did end up moving Monica to Willow Creek. I'll update the earlier chapters when I have the chance, but as I said in my last post, the updates won't change anything other than saying that Monica and her mom live in WIllow Creek instead of Copperdale. If I can do so without changing the story, I'll change the pictures that show the outside of her house as well.
Also, this chapter takes place over two days. The day each part takes place is listed next to each section.
Monica woke up quite tense Friday Morning. Today was exam day. Monica knew that she hadn't studied very hard, but the Exam was coming, nonetheless. https://i.imgur.com/bezpPBx.png This morning Monica made her own breakfast. https://i.imgur.com/5VYE81W.png After one bite, Monica was certain that her cooking skills could use improvement. https://i.imgur.com/fZJZa9K.png When she arrived at school, Jeb was waiting at the door. https://i.imgur.com/OoKM0SS.png "Hey Jeb! Good to see you again!" Monica said. "Hey Monica," said Jeb as he looked nervously around the room. "What's wrong?" asked Monica. "It's just... this is my first school day without my bag, and... people keep coming up to me asking if I'm the new guy," said Jeb. "Well, in a way, you are a new guy, you're the real you, without the bag," Monica said. https://i.imgur.com/eXckkg8.png "Um...I guess we should get to class, I don't want to be late for exam day," said Jeb. "Yeah, I guess you're right." Monica and Jeb went their separate ways to their classrooms.
The exam ended up being really hard, and Monica felt extra uncomfortable because they had a substitute teacher in class 1 today. He seemed really strict. All he said was, "Keep all textbooks closed, today is exam day. Please complete all of the questions and do not speak during the test. If you are not certain of the answer, don't write anything, since guessing will only lead to bad grades. You may begin." https://i.imgur.com/HQxHpHw.png Monica tried really hard, and contrary to the teacher's suggestion, Monica did guess on some of the answers. https://i.imgur.com/4D8lDsd.png She was really struggling with this exam, and she looked to see if the other students were equally as worried. Surprisingly no one else seemed stressed over it... https://i.imgur.com/eerd1pe.png ...Especially Bailey. Why was she smiling? Did she know all of the answers? Was she enjoying the exam? https://i.imgur.com/gtnzPTM.png After class, Monica was glad to learn that she had passed her exam. She headed downstairs to the lunchroom where she was greeted by a familiar sight. https://i.imgur.com/CXkopY7.png "Jeb? Why are you wearing your bag? I thought your pet rat chewed it up?" https://i.imgur.com/t5q4zFp.png "I found a new one. I... I couldn't think during the exam without wearing a bag," said Jeb, "It also helps my concentration." Monica thought about that. How could Jeb even see the exam wearing the bag? And where did he find it?" "Um... Will you be wearing it at the dance?" Monica asked, hesitantly. "No, I won't wear it then. It doesn't go with the clothes I bought," Jeb said, jokingly. As they continued to talk, Monica couldn't help but notice Wolfgang Munch sitting at the table next to theirs, looking as angry as ever. When he saw Monica looking at him, he pointed to Jeb and mouthed the words, "You'll see. He won't be there."
On her way home from school, Monica decided to stop at the diner in Copperdale. She ordered a hamburger, and a rootbeer float. https://i.imgur.com/G9axFCl.png https://i.imgur.com/NhOhMHY.png The meal was delicious! https://i.imgur.com/SvVczGG.png As Monica was about to leave, Eloise Hiddlestix walked in. "Hey Monica!" she said, "How are you?" https://i.imgur.com/AJEZcvx.png "I'm...doing well," Monica said. "Did I detect a bit of hesitation?" said Eloise, "What's on your mind?" https://i.imgur.com/n2mUYLz.png "It's just...My boyfr...um...friend Jeb. There's this guy at school, Wolfgang. He seems to think that Jeb won't show up to the dance that's coming up friday. See, Jeb asked me to the dance, and I think he'll show up, but..." "...You still wonder if the other kid's right," said Eloise, finishing Monica's sentence. "Exactly," said Monica, "I mean, Wolfgang has given me no reason to trust him, in fact he's always mean to everyone, and he has this crazy idea that me and him should be together. I mean, he was really mean to me on the first day of school, but now he's like he's trying to warn me about Jeb not coming to the dance, like he knows that's what's going to happen." https://i.imgur.com/zAJdYtS.png Eloise picked up a menu, "Listen," she said, "I don't think you've got anything to worry about." https://i.imgur.com/blfRmVE.png "Really?" said Monica. "Really," said Eloise, "Obviously, this "Wolfgang" is just jealous. He was just mean to you, and now that Wolfgang has seen you with Jeb, he knows that it could have been him that asked you to the dance instead of Jeb." Eloise put her menu down and sighed, "Give Jeb a chance. If he shows up, great. You've found someone who really cares about you. If he doesn't, then don't worry about it. If he doesn't show up to that dance, then he's not the right guy for you. If that's the case, maybe give this Munch kid a chance. People can change, you know." https://i.imgur.com/gEGhbLu.png "You're right. I'll just go to the dance, and see what happens," said Monica. "Do that," said Eloise, "and remember: This dance, it's your dance too. Just because you don't have anyone to go with, doesn't mean you have to be miserable. Enjoy yourself! Dance! Enjoy the food! Just...make the best of it, no matter what happens, okay?" "Okay," said Monica.
https://i.imgur.com/jVluFGa.png "Ha ha ha! Let's see you get to the dance now Jeb!" https://i.imgur.com/nvWj3T1.png https://i.imgur.com/HIhFxqH.png
Part 4: The Dance (Saturday)
Saturday Afternoon, Monica got ready for the dance. https://i.imgur.com/diB6Nn3.png Monica and her mom headed to the car to drive to Copperdale Highschool. https://i.imgur.com/9NdcUEz.png Meanwhile, Jeb was taking his time getting ready. He wanted to look just right for the dance. He figured he'd still get there on time since Copperdale High was just a short drive from his farm. He had just got his driver's license last week, and his dad had agreed to let him borrow the truck. https://i.imgur.com/vsqpqlN.png Monica arrived at the dance, but Jeb was nowhere to be found. She checked her phone, but Jeb hadn't texted her. While Monica was getting some fruit punch, Wolfgang walked over, "How are you, Monica?" He asked. "I'm...okay I guess," Monica said. "I'm so sorry. I tried to tell you that he wouldn't come," Munch said. "He still might come," said Monica, "Maybe he's just late." "Perhaps," Wolfgang said, "But don't get your hopes up Monica." "I know," said Monica, checking her phone again. https://i.imgur.com/16SmxQj.png
"I'll still make it if I hurry." https://i.imgur.com/OCCVoKw.png "Oh man! Why won't the truck start? Now how am I going to get there?" https://i.imgur.com/lk0lM8e.png "Hmmm..." https://i.imgur.com/mDr2RP9.png "Come on Jeb, you can do this! I have to get there in time!" https://i.imgur.com/A1HhUoF.png
Monica and Wolfgang sat down together and talked for a while. https://i.imgur.com/Cr6KgcQ.png Just then, a slow song came on, "Monica, will you dance with me?" asked Wolfgang, "Even if Jeb isn't here, you should still enjoy yourself." "Um..." Monica didn't know what to say, but then she remembered what Eloise had told her. "Okay, let's dance." https://i.imgur.com/ovFgZSr.png https://i.imgur.com/AhNeZNC.png https://i.imgur.com/VakRBA4.png
Wolfgang was a pretty good dancer, and Monica couldn't help but enjoy the dance a little, but she kept thinking about her dance with Jeb the other day at the farm. Now that was dancing! A tear trickled down Moncia's face. "What's wrong, Monica?" Wolfgang said, holding her hands. https://i.imgur.com/BPCtK9d.png "I...I just thought he'd come. I thought..." Just then, The auditorium doors swung open. https://i.imgur.com/VLuST0s.png "Jeb!!!" Monica ran over to him and hugged him, "You came!" https://i.imgur.com/bXzSXTW.png "I wouldn't miss this dance for all the simoleons in the world!" said Jeb, "Besides, I wasn't about to waste this suit I bought! May I have this dance, Ms. Sharpe?" "You most certainly may, Mr. Harris," said Monica. https://i.imgur.com/yfufMYF.png https://i.imgur.com/Va1vPGH.png https://i.imgur.com/KkD5mEB.png https://i.imgur.com/YR10WwN.png https://i.imgur.com/Fl9MKii.png https://i.imgur.com/qAxucKm.png "Jeb, I'm sorry, I thought..." "Don't worry about what you thought. Or that you danced with that Wolfgang guy. All that matters is that we're together now." https://i.imgur.com/EuzXwYt.png "Oh...and...Monica Sharpe, will you...be my girlfriend?" https://i.imgur.com/SddUfcp.png "Yes! Of course I will!" "Yeehaw!" said Jeb, jumping up and down. https://i.imgur.com/yyYI6UG.png "Hmhm...Uh... I don't know where that came from. I guess I'm a farm boy at heart...I..." Before Jeb could finish his sentence, Monica leaned forward, and they kissed. https://i.imgur.com/MHcuFJZ.png
Thanks for reading!
Author's Notes (Once again, read these last)
So, you got to see Jeb's face! Finally! (I did edit him a little) But more importantly, he showed up to the dance! And he's Monica's boyfriend now! :)
Now, there's something I have to tell everyone. The scenes in this chapter did not take place in the order they appear in this chapter, and the dance did not take place on Saturday. It actually took place on Sunday. I had my sims attend prom on Saturday, but prom didn't work so well for story or screenshot purposes (Those sims just wouldn't cooperate) so I made a club of teen sims and had them visit the auditorium on Sunday. The pictures of Jeb at his farm and on his bike were taken separately as well, and Jeb wasn't actually late for the dance. He was actually right on time! Though, he did seem a little upset that Wolfgang broke his truck.
https://i.imgur.com/CwQ9oW0.png It was actually a puddle on the ground that upset him, but I still thought it was funny.
Turns out that having a bunch of teen sims at the auditorium on Sunday at 6pm causes the graduation to appear. (which I'm actually glad to find out since I could never get the graduation to show up before) When it showed up, the auditorium transformed into the graduation and everyone left right after Jeb asked Monica to be his girlfriend! I panicked and exited without saving (I didn't want everyone aging up right now), so Monica and Jeb are not currently boyfriend/girlfriend, but I'll have him ask her again the next time I play them. This selfie was taken one second (literally) before the dance disappeared. https://i.imgur.com/QxteqSR.png https://i.imgur.com/SgXmAWE.png
Bonus Screenshots (Pictures that didn't make it into the story, but that I wanted to share)
The actual prom, on Saturday. https://i.imgur.com/7Tzf2Sw.png This guy wouldn't quit talking to Monica and Eloise. They were trying to have a deep conversation about highschool relationships! https://i.imgur.com/bKTPU6R.png Monica disliked cooking her breakfast as much as she disliked eating it. https://i.imgur.com/xei5HzH.png Monica: "Hey, you, on the other side of the screen. Could you take his bag off again?" https://i.imgur.com/ryzIBdw.png Monica and Jeb didn't seem too happy to see each other Friday Morning... https://i.imgur.com/GXXwYQi.png ...but by Friday afternoon... https://i.imgur.com/SqLcVP7.png I guess Monica didn't really care too much if he had his bag on or not.
The real reason everyone was so tense, is that there was a fire at the Harris farm right after Monica and Jeb had their dance in the barn the day before. Just as Jeb was about to do his promposal! (Unfortunately, I don't have a picture, as I was too busy trying to put out the fire.)
Monica calling Jeb Friday Morning https://i.imgur.com/BgNW0Fv.png
Monica and Principal Prescott https://i.imgur.com/9AmDqNf.png Snow outside the Wayback Diner https://i.imgur.com/SPJnKUF.png Jeb had to come see what Wolfgang was doing. (You're not supposed to know, Jeb.) https://i.imgur.com/pJv7rhi.png
Credit to SimCubeez on the Gallery for the School Auditorium. Credit to BuildItFilmItM on the Gallery for the Wayback Diner.
Next chapter coming soon! (Hopefully)
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