Sophomore Sorrows

by Chrys-DASL

The students of Mr. Ratburn's class are now sophomores in high school, or at least most of them are. Follow them through the ups and downs of high school and life. Some explicit language and other things. Warnings are given before each chapter, so just be warned. Note: On limited posting schedule because of school and lack of internet.

26. Chapter 26

CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX

Francine almost growled when Muffy entered the room, a minute late because she was showing Coach Peters he schedule outside. At least all the seats in front were taken by other girls, sticking Muffy in the very back of the room, directly beside Jenna and a girl with serious allergies.

"Let's get started," Coach Peters said, causing the room to go silent. Francine's eyes were fixed on Coach Peters, her ears fixed on every word. Her hand could barely take notes as he pulled down a map and started to discuss certain historical events.

Before he could really get going, a hand flew up in the back of the room. Francine reluctantly turned to look back as he called on the hand. She did let out a low growl as Muffy's hand came down.

"I was just wondering what the textbook was," she smiled, a hint of flirtation in her voice. Francine had to resist the urge to rip her pencil in half.

"I don't really like the textbook they wanted me to use, so we're just using our notes. If you don't mind meeting with me after school, I can make sure you get the notes," Coach Peters smiled. Muffy nodded and the lecture resumed, with quite a few girls giving Muffy stern glares.

When the class was over, Francine got out of the room as quick as possible. Behind her, two girls from the front row were taking a different route out of the room, one that took them past Muffy's desk. Suddenly her books were on the floor, and the girls were laughing heartily as they left the room.

"That was just rude," Muffy muttered under her breath.

No one helped her pick up her books, even Coach Peters. He was in the hallway heading towards the break room, his eyes fixed on certain people as he moved up the hall. Behind him, Muffy's eyes were on the ground. Her years of bullying her classmates in her own special way were backfiring. Now she was the one being bullied. She finally knew how it felt, yet she knew she could never say she was sorry.

A/N: So after all these years, Muffy is now the one getting bullied. We'll find out later if she remains a target. Next, Fern is in the library after school. Will her search for a good book lead to something else? See Chapter Twenty-Seven for the answers.