Chapter Seven: Lost Puppy

About half way through the period the principal walked in followed by Anni. I rolled my eyes and held in my growl. I settled on glaring at her instead, hoping that would make her disappear.

"Class we have a new student, Annika"

"Just Annika will do," Anni said, "But I guess I have to say something about myself? Well ok. I'm from New York, I'm almost seventeen, and that's about it."

"Ok, you can take the seat next to Star back there." The teacher said.

"It's Kylie." I corrected.

The teacher looked at me none of the teachers could tell the difference between us. We looked identical in every way, including identical scars on the left side of our faces, except she has a couple red highlights in her hair and I don't. The teacher shrugged then continued her lesson.

The bell rang to dismiss us.

"Don't forget to do chapter 25 for homework." The teacher yelled. I seriously think I was in history. Or was it science? I don't remember because Star and I tend to switch every now and then. Oh well time to tune into what Anni is saying.

"What?" I asked.

"I said where is room 204?" Anni replied calmly.

"Follow me." I said heading to class. Star was waiting for me, one of the first classes we have together. Actually we have all but first period together.

"Do we have science or history together?" I asked Star.

"Science, why?"

"I was sitting in Mrs. Stiwater's class."

"She's history girl. We had science separately last semester." (A/N: They are in their spring semester of their senior year. The ground hasn't fully warmed up for spring.) I saw Anni do a couple double takes with us.

"Is she always like this? You got a problem?" Star asked. Anni looked at her and shook her head no.

"There's your room." I said pointing Anni into her class. She quickly went in. "I hope this is the last one I have with her. I don't want another puppy following me around." I said as Star and I entered the class.

We took our usual seats in the middle of the room. It was science, and I tend to draw morbid things in here. The teachers let me be, because I do all of my work, classwork and homework that is.

After Anni gave her little speech, the principal walked in. I groaned inwardly. Is this gonna be a regular occurrence? I wondered. The teacher nodded then called me to the front. I went up like a 'good girl' does.

"The principal has a favor to ask of you." The teacher said. The principal motioned me to follow. I turned outside the door and screamed. Standing there was a cop.

"Are you Kylie Curtis?" He asked. I nodded. "I need you to gather your books and come with me please."

I reentered the room and went to my desk. I looked at Star and she knew instantly that a cop was out there. I got my books and left. My thoughts first and foremost were that either Darry or Soda has been killed in an accident. I was praying that the odds were against me.

"Take a seat please." The officer said. Office? When did we enter an office? But I did as I was asked.

"What is going on?" I asked quietly.

"Do you know the where about of a Curly Shepard?" the officer asked.

"No I haven't seen him in about two maybe three weeks. That's normal though. I see his brother Tim more then I see Curly." I said.

"Why?"

"Because we help each other out when it comes to fights." I said, I was skirting around the whole truth.

"Ok you can go back to class." The officer said opening the door.

I have to remember to search Tim out later and ask him about this. I entered my class and took my seat back up. The rest of the day seemed to fly by. I went to the dance room for practice. I began stretching out with a couple of the girls as we waited for the teacher to show up.

I started my routine with my partner. We were putting on a spring recital and we all had to do a piece. The teacher called my name, stopping my partner and I.

"Yes?" I asked them as I crossed my arms. I noticed Star was also missing.

"Star is watching Pony at track practice." Two- Bit said. 'Great both Pony and I are gonna get kicked off the school activities.' I thought.

"I came to see what you were doing in here and Two- Bit followed me here." Anni said. I looked at Johnny and Dally.

"I was bored and Johnnycakes here doesn't like watching Pony run in circles." Dally supplied. I shrugged.

"Ok Two- Bit why don't you and Johnny show Anni the Dingo? I'll meet you guys at home in an hour or so." I said walking away. Dally grabbed my wrist.

"What about me?" He asked.

"I dunno, you can stay, watch me and possibly think of things you could be doing with me or you can go tell Curly the fuzz is looking for him." I said pulling out of his grip. I knew he was just watching me in shock. I went back to my partner and we continued. We finished thirty minutes later.

"Come on, everyone is waiting for you." Dally said walking away. I put my coat on and ran after him.