The next few days were a blur - Anne was able to keep up with all her classes.
On Friday , she and Gilbert even tied for the spelling bee. Everyone was impressed, especially because Anne hadn't studied at all.
Science didn't go well at all. Anne was working on an experiment with Cordelia and Phyllis when Gilbert tried to get her attention. At first, Anne ignored him until he finally yanked on one of her red braids and called them carrots. Anne got so mad she impulsively smashed one of the glass beakers over his head and yelled, "HOW DARE YOU!"
Only afterwards did she realize what she had done. Gilbert was alright, because one of his specialties was not being able to get hurt.
She and Gilbert both explained what happened to Charles Xavier. His look was that of deep thinking. "I want you both to apologize to each other." he finally said quietly.
"I'm sorry, Anne." Gilbert said earnestly.
"I'm sorry." Anne said, looking away. She was still quite annoyed.
Gilbert was dismissed, and Professor X talked to Anne privately. "Due to your outstanding performance in school this week," he said with a big smile, "I'm happy to say you are staying at this school."
Anne looked stunned for a second. She wasn't sure if she should laugh or cry. "Thank you so much Professor X. I'm so overjoyed, I don't know what to say!"
"That's a first," a voice said behind her. It was the man with the beard called Logan.
Professor X smiled. "There's a little surprise for you in your closet."
Anne hugged him before running up to her room. She swung the closet doors open and found many pretty, new dresses. She then went to the dresser mirror. "Oh, Katie," she said quietly to her window friend. "I'm so happy; I think I may finally have a home!"
Katie just stared back at her, smiling.
