Her Soft World

by A. Kline

A continuous string of Cori drabbles - which are little ficlets. Like, a ton of mini stories set in their own universes - based on A Softer World posts and other various influences. Multiple genres and multiple chapters that will be updated regularly.

2. A Light at the End of the Parking Lot

"I got mugged!" Tori stood in front of Sikowitz's class; her sweatshirt was torn and her purse was nowhere to be seen.

"Was it painful?" Jade called from the back of the classroom.

Tori glared at her before trudging to her seat. "Were you harmed?" Sikowitz asked in what seemed like genuine concern.

Tori plopped down into the chair next to Cat, dejected, and shook her head. "No…but he got off with my PearPhone and house keys," Tori mumbled. "I mean, come on! Who mugs someone in the middle of the day?"

"Someone who goes to bed early?" Cat offered. When Tori shot her a look, Cat shrank back into her seat and furrowed her brows. "Well, at least you weren't just sitting at home again being bored! I bet it was exciting!"

Half of the class snickered and half groaned. Tori just shook her head and plotted ways to show Cat just how exciting it had been.

Her plan backfired halfway through, though, when Tori remembered that Cat had a mean right hook.

At least she got some free sympathy out of the deal.