P: this story I really like writing so I continued it today again.

Contains a new pairing: Kowalski/oc

Word count: 837

Chapter 3

August 7, 1989

Summer vacation is almost ended. I have to go back to 7th grade again this year. I hope Kowalski can help me with my grades. He tries tutoring me in science. But I just don't get science. I think it hurts his heart.

August 15, 1989

My dad [Kowalski] hasn't been well lately. He tells me it is impossible for a penguin to get sick with human diseases. But he shows signs of the flu. I try to keep up with my chores, friends, and him all at the same time.

August 27, 1989

Kowalski's flu has gotten worse. He doesn't eat or drink anything other than soup. His eyes are droopy and his ribcage can be seen from a few feet away. He coughs violently and tries to work. But I always tell him to get rest and I'll take care of it.

August 30, 1989

It's time for school staring tomorrow. Though I am not excited about it. Kowalski has been sick with the flu all month. He still has it. I hope that I can make him happier with my grades.

September 8, 1989

I wonder how I will celebrate today. Oh I know taking care of dad. He has gotten worse still. He shows muscle failure. He has been sneezing a lot and he keeps forgetting common things, such as waking me up for school or unlocking the door when I get back.

September 18, 1989

Well my day sucked. Even know I still had to go to school. The guidance consoler has noticed my sleepiness. I have to visit her from now on. I hope I can manage. I feel like screaming on the inside. Everyday dad's condition gets worse. Today he won't sleep at all.

September 25, 1989

Kowalski seems to be getting a little better. He's still sick but he doesn't stay up late anymore or sneeze a lot. I hope my grades in October show him gratitude. He really needs it. I have been trying to get them better every day.

Steptember 31, 1989

Today is the last day of September. It went faster than I thought. I'm home alone today. Dad is no longer sick he is on a date with Amanda, his second time dating her. I just wish that fridge in the kitchen would stop creaking.

October 5, 1989

It's October. Falling leaves everywhere. From red to brown to yellow and purple. It's so sweet to see them fall. It's my first fall with Kowalski. He has another date planned tonight. He said it was going to be a special night.

October 13, 1989

My dad is getting married! Yep that's right. He's getting married to Amanda. I think Brady is jealous. I have a special gift for dad and mom [yay a mom]. I go to the wedding. Dad looks like a dream. His wife is very beautiful in her white wedding dress. I am sitting in the main row cheering the loudest.

October 24, 1989

Dad and mom said that they would take me trick or treating. I love candy and so does dad. I hope this Halloween won't scare me as much last year.

October 31, 1989- Halloween

I dad, and mom go trickery- treating together. We had loads of fun and candy. I dressed up as a prince. Kara come with us and was my princess. Dad was a scientific genius, figures. Mom was a witch. Some kids made fun of our customs but I inogred them.

November 5, 1989

We finally got our report cards. I feel good about it except for my science grade.

Art: A attitude: A math: B+ social studies: A

Lunch: A reading: B English: C+ science: F

November 15, 1989

Dad and mom are having a lot of fun together. They play tag and she pounces on him all the time. They play with their flippers all the time at dinner. And they go to their room alone.

November 23, 1989

My mom goes to the hospital all the time anymore. They say they are testing her. But testing her for what?

December 4, 1989

Winter has hit. It is snowing kind of hard. I wonder if that old rain song will work on snow. It's worth a try.

Snow, snow go away

Come back another day

Snow, snow go away

Come back another day

December 14, 1989

Snow has a good thing I guess. I don't have to go to school today. I think mom and dad have a secret. I wonder what it is.

December 25, 1989

It's Christmas! My first Christmas with mom and dad. And they finally told me their secret. I am going to get a new baby sister or brother. Oh the joy!

P: the end of chapter 3. Hope you enjoyed it.