Chapter 2: The Bunny

In was close to 5:00pm in Ocean Shores, California. Lars was out in the middle of the woods, deep in thought. No one at school liked him very much. The older kids put jell-o in his locker & always humiliate him in front of everyone. Tears weren't an option. Now or ever. But his mom said that crying will make everything all better, he couldn't cry because it would give everyone another reason to make fun of him.

He eventually got to the river. Looking up, he saw something strange.

A small white bunny sitting on a rock in the middle of the river. It looked half-starved & half-frozen.

Now, Lars may seen mean & in a way evil, but when it comes to animals (especially small ones), he is 0% hate.

Without thinking, he threw his backpack to the side & ran out into the river like an idiot. He tripped on a rock & was sent face first into the icy river.

He got up, silently fuming with anger, but the bunny changed all that.

(I use "bunny" all the time because...uh...forget it. You'll all understand eventually. -.-')

Taking it off the rock, he waded back across the river & set it in his backpack.

Lars (thinking): I hope it won't freeze. Or suffocate. Poor thing.

When Lars got home, he knew he was late for dinner. He was still soaked, so his parents would demand answers. Maybe if he ran in the house & to his room, they wouldn't notice.

Lars opened the door & ran up to his room. But only a few steps away from the door...

Sandy (Mom): Lars...

Lars: Busted.

He turned around & saw his mother right behind him. She herded him into his room.

Sandy: Would you like to explain what you are doing home so late? I told you to be home an hour ago.

Lars: Sorry, mom.

Sandy: -.-' *sigh* You brought home another animal, didn't you?

Lars: Why would you think that? *tries looking innocent*

Sandy: *points to backpack, which is hopping towards the wall*

Lars: *picks up backpack before laughing nervously*

Sandy: Lars, we've told you & Maurice time & time again, no pets. Not since Maurice's puppy.

Twister: *opens door* ENOUGH WITH THE PUPPY ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!! *leaves*

Lars & Sandy: *stare at door in shock*

Lars: I know you said that me or Twister can't have any pets, but I'm not him. When I saw it, I couldn't just leave it there.

Sandy: Show me.

Lars: *takes bunny out of backpack*

Sandy: Awwww....

Bunny: *looks around sleepily*

Lars: Can I keep her?

Sandy: Lars...

Lars: Please. I promise with God as my witness that I'll take care of it.

Sandy: I'll give you a week. If you can take care of her for that long, she's yours.

Lars: Thanks, mama.

Sandy: Right now, lets just get downstairs & feed the poor thing.

Lars: Right.

Sandy: You better figure out a name for it before Maurice sees it.

Lars: I already have one in mind.

Sandy: What?

Lars: I was thinking we could name it Taelia.

Sandy: That's a nice name.

Lars smiled before looking down at the small rabbit in his hands. It looked up at him with a small look of confusion. He couldn't help but to laugh. That was how it all started.

Well? What do you think? Send some reveiws please. I am a big fan of Lars, so no insults to him please. Thank you.