Chapter 18
Peter's Office
Someone sneaks in, locking the door after him. He walks over to the P.A system and turns it on.
"Good evening students, this is Matthew Bradley and I'm here to inform you that Nicholas Skay is a lying bastard. Firstly I am not a murderer, but if Nick doesn't stop spreading bullshit that might change."
(Atth stops as he hears Peter banging on the door. Atth continues.)
"For the record I did not go to juvie for murder or even manslaughter, I was convicted of grand theft auto, for those illiterate, naïve people out there, that's nicking cars. So in future, do not listen to a word Skay says, cos it will probably be bullshit. Peter's trying to break down the door now, so I'll sign off. This was Atth Bradley confirming that Nick is a wanker. Have a nice day."
Atth turns off the P.A and unlocks the door. Peter opens it and walks into his office. Atth, knowing what's coming, sits down and smiles at Peter.
Atth: What's my punishment?
Peter: A month chopping wood.
Atth: Ok. (He gets up and walks out.)
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Dinning room
Atth walks in, everyone is sitting down. He gets some food and walks over to the Cliff-hangers table. Everyone is staring at him. He ignores them and sits down.
Clarence to Atth: That was smooth man.
Atth: I thought so. Where is he?
Rhys: Still in the dorm.
Atth: Interesting.
Mystic: What punishment you get?
Atth: Month's wood.
Mystic: Not too bad, considering.
Dard: (leaning forward.) Don't worry I'll come and visit you. I like a hot and sweaty guy.
Maddy: Oh please.
Atth: I think I'll survive by myself.
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Group - Morning
Sophie: Ok, how does everyone feel about their family coming, (Atth smirks at her) Clarence, you start.
Clarence: Um, fine, I don't care if they come or not. Rhys.
Rhys: (looking down) Fine. Maddy.
Maddy: Nervous. Dard.
Dard: Pissed off. Mystic.
Mystic: (Sarcastically) Ecstatic.
Sophie: Try again.
Mystic: Not bothered in the least. Nick.
Nick: Suicidal. (Everyone looks at him.)
Atth: Oh please!
Sophie: Atth, don't.
Atth: (standing up) He just wants attention!
Sophie: Sit down, Atth, how do you feel?
Atth: About my family coming? (She nods, he smirks at her.) I'm looking forward to the opportunity to show my parents how well I'm going. That is if they were coming!
(Atth gives Sophie a 'you're so stupid' look.)
(Peter walks in with a couple, Nick stands up and walks reluctantly towards them, the Cliff-hangers watch curious. The woman hugs Nick tightly and starts kissing him all over his face, Clarence and Atth start laughing, while Sophie looks at them mad.
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Afternoon - Lodge
Nick, Maddy, Rhys, Mystic and Dard are sitting with their parents in different parts of the lodge, while Clarence's haven't turned up and Atth didn't invite anyone.
Clarence: (looking at everyone with their parents) Way to leave us out hey.
Atth: Happy families, it's so touching (Pretending to cry)
Clarence: Jeez, look at Maddy, she's gonna cry any second now. (Dard starts screaming at her parents, Atth and Clarence just stare amazed)
Dard: Shut up! I'm not a slut! We loved each other!
Atth: Wow, so understanding. (Clarence and Atth watch as Dard runs out, her parents look annoyed at her outburst) I almost feel sorry for her.
Clarence: (smiling) Almost.
(Atth and Clarence continue to watch, Rhys is sitting away from his parents, only answering their trivial questions with a yes or no, Mystic is complaining about society suppressing people who are different, to her foster parents and Nick is being smothered with kisses from his mother.)
Atth: (Sarcastically) It's so good to be young and carefree. (He stands up and starts to walk out.)
Clarence: You gonna just leave me here with these weirdos?
Atth: (turning around, smiling) I'm sure you'll survive. (He walks out.)
Peter's Office
Someone sneaks in, locking the door after him. He walks over to the P.A system and turns it on.
"Good evening students, this is Matthew Bradley and I'm here to inform you that Nicholas Skay is a lying bastard. Firstly I am not a murderer, but if Nick doesn't stop spreading bullshit that might change."
(Atth stops as he hears Peter banging on the door. Atth continues.)
"For the record I did not go to juvie for murder or even manslaughter, I was convicted of grand theft auto, for those illiterate, naïve people out there, that's nicking cars. So in future, do not listen to a word Skay says, cos it will probably be bullshit. Peter's trying to break down the door now, so I'll sign off. This was Atth Bradley confirming that Nick is a wanker. Have a nice day."
Atth turns off the P.A and unlocks the door. Peter opens it and walks into his office. Atth, knowing what's coming, sits down and smiles at Peter.
Atth: What's my punishment?
Peter: A month chopping wood.
Atth: Ok. (He gets up and walks out.)
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Dinning room
Atth walks in, everyone is sitting down. He gets some food and walks over to the Cliff-hangers table. Everyone is staring at him. He ignores them and sits down.
Clarence to Atth: That was smooth man.
Atth: I thought so. Where is he?
Rhys: Still in the dorm.
Atth: Interesting.
Mystic: What punishment you get?
Atth: Month's wood.
Mystic: Not too bad, considering.
Dard: (leaning forward.) Don't worry I'll come and visit you. I like a hot and sweaty guy.
Maddy: Oh please.
Atth: I think I'll survive by myself.
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Group - Morning
Sophie: Ok, how does everyone feel about their family coming, (Atth smirks at her) Clarence, you start.
Clarence: Um, fine, I don't care if they come or not. Rhys.
Rhys: (looking down) Fine. Maddy.
Maddy: Nervous. Dard.
Dard: Pissed off. Mystic.
Mystic: (Sarcastically) Ecstatic.
Sophie: Try again.
Mystic: Not bothered in the least. Nick.
Nick: Suicidal. (Everyone looks at him.)
Atth: Oh please!
Sophie: Atth, don't.
Atth: (standing up) He just wants attention!
Sophie: Sit down, Atth, how do you feel?
Atth: About my family coming? (She nods, he smirks at her.) I'm looking forward to the opportunity to show my parents how well I'm going. That is if they were coming!
(Atth gives Sophie a 'you're so stupid' look.)
(Peter walks in with a couple, Nick stands up and walks reluctantly towards them, the Cliff-hangers watch curious. The woman hugs Nick tightly and starts kissing him all over his face, Clarence and Atth start laughing, while Sophie looks at them mad.
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Afternoon - Lodge
Nick, Maddy, Rhys, Mystic and Dard are sitting with their parents in different parts of the lodge, while Clarence's haven't turned up and Atth didn't invite anyone.
Clarence: (looking at everyone with their parents) Way to leave us out hey.
Atth: Happy families, it's so touching (Pretending to cry)
Clarence: Jeez, look at Maddy, she's gonna cry any second now. (Dard starts screaming at her parents, Atth and Clarence just stare amazed)
Dard: Shut up! I'm not a slut! We loved each other!
Atth: Wow, so understanding. (Clarence and Atth watch as Dard runs out, her parents look annoyed at her outburst) I almost feel sorry for her.
Clarence: (smiling) Almost.
(Atth and Clarence continue to watch, Rhys is sitting away from his parents, only answering their trivial questions with a yes or no, Mystic is complaining about society suppressing people who are different, to her foster parents and Nick is being smothered with kisses from his mother.)
Atth: (Sarcastically) It's so good to be young and carefree. (He stands up and starts to walk out.)
Clarence: You gonna just leave me here with these weirdos?
Atth: (turning around, smiling) I'm sure you'll survive. (He walks out.)