chapter 7 : detention John
John hated school. He hated detention, and most of all, he Hated Vernon. But his old man was home on the weekends, and was usually hung over on Saturday mornings. Grumpy and mean, he would smack his mom and him around. Saturday detention was a welcome distraction from that.
Walking into the library he saw Brian sitting there, already studying. A few other kids were there, none that he recognized. "No Allison" he said to himself, somewhat surprised, and sat down next to Brian.
"So why are you here again nerd." he said jokingly. Slapping his book shut.
"Bringing a gun to school is pretty bad Bender, I got 3 detentions for it." Brian smiled at his new friend. "Why are you here?"
"Who knows, Hell, Vernon probably doesn't even know anymore. I should just move in I could the freaky guy that lives in the library."
"You could do that, and you could even try reading some books, maybe you could learn something." Brian joked.
"Are you making fun of me, did you suddenly grow some balls over the week Johnson" he smiled.
"Alright brats listen up" a loud voice interrupted their joking. Vernon stepped into the room. After giving his speech and the rules, he flashed a dirty look toward Brian , and glared at Bender. "I better not have any funny business today Bender."
The minutes ticked by. Vernon left to speak with a teacher. Suddenly Andrew burst into the room.
"Hey sporto, are you joining us too?" Bender said as he saw him enter.
"No, I need you two to come with me right now." he said quickly.
"Come with you, you mean like leave the library?" Brian questioned.
"Yes something has happened, it is important."
"Well, I don't know, Andy, it seems to me that Saturday detention is also pretty important. What is it that requires our immediate attention." Bender said.
"Something happened to Claire. . . . "Andrew started. Not sure what more to say.
"The princess. What did she break a nail." Bender smiled, trying to hide his concern.
"Is Claire alright?" Brian said worry evident on his face.
"I'm not sure yet. Andrew said slowly. Something happened last night at the party. With a guy. Claire is hurt."
Bender felt like he would explode. He promptly stood up. "Where is she?" He demanded.
"Come with me." Andrew said. Brian and John following quickly behind him