Author's
Note: Big thanx to my friends rita skeeter, Blot, HedwigAngel, Nova, Unknown Sorcerer,
and especially Destiny, who helped me come up with the idea for this fic. I'm
going to miss you guys so much next year! I guess you'll just have to hire
someone to talk about Justin, Michael, Hot Guy, and Egbert 24/7 since I won't
be at Brentwood anymore. You guys rock!
Coach Schnickelheimer
Malcolm walked home from school,
whistling happily. Overall, it had been a pretty good day. The Krelboynes were
doing a special unit on marshal arts, and Malcolm loved doing the karate. He
was finally able to protect himself from the bullies at school. Life was good.
Malcolm entered his house and went
into the kitchen to grab a snack. Reese was already seated at the table,
munching on some cookies.
"Great news!" Reese proclaimed.
"Tomorrow I'm taking Brittany Hall to the movies!"
"Brittany Hall? She's one of the most
popular girls in school? Why would she want to go out with you?" asked Malcolm.
"I asked her when she was real sick.
Brittany was pretty out of it. I don't think she even knew what hit her." Reese
chuckled giddily.
Wow, this is a great day,
thought Malcolm. Reese is going to be totally humiliated by the prettiest
girl in school when she doesn't show up! While Malcolm was smiling
gleefully at this thought, Lois had entered the kitchen.
"Hi boys. How was school?" she
inquired.
"Fine."
Lois looked through the mail. She
picked up a letter for closer and more careful examination. "That's weird.
Malcolm, there's a letter from your school here."
"A letter from school? About me?
What's it say?" Malcolm was extremely curious, and slightly worried. His mom
tore open the envelope and quickly scanned the paper, then read it aloud. The
letter said:
To the parents of Malcolm:
The admissions committee of
your son/daughter's school has looked carefully through your son/daughter's records. It has
been brought to our attention that your son/daughter has not been participating
in extracurricular sports activities. Therefore, your son/daughter is not
contributing to the school. Unless your son/daughter begins participating in an
extracurricular sports activity, the school will consider not allowing your
son/daughter to return for the following school year. I highly recommend that
your son/daughter join the current sports team, which is soccer, if he/she
wishes to continue at this school.
Sincerely,
Coach Jean Schnickelheimer
"What do they mean?" cried
Malcolm. "They can't possibly mean that they're going to kick me out of school
unless I join the soccer team!"
"I'm sorry honey, but I
think that's exactly what they mean," Lois replied.
"Not contributing to the
school? I have a 4.0 grade point average! How is that not contributing to the
school?"
Lois patted Malcolm on the
shoulder. "It might not be such a bad idea. I bet you'll make lots of friends
when you join the soccer team!"
"You're actually going to
make me do this? Mom!" Malcolm yelled.
"It'll be good for you."
Lois sighed as she watched her son stomp angrily up to his room.
* * *
What horrible things will Malcolm encounter when he joins the soccer
team? Will the most popular girl in school stand up Reese? These questions and
many more will be answered in the next and final chapter. I'll probably post it
in about a week, so be sure to check back for the thrilling conclusion!
