In Class
Etcetera walked into class. She sat down in the back of the room quietly. 'What's wrong with me? Why am I so up tight? I'm usually not mean. I can't believe I yelled at Matilda!' she thought. It was English Class. One of her favorite classes. But, how could she enjoy it now? Etcetera had too much to think about.
Soon, the teacher began and finished role call. Then, she started class. Etcetera sat in silence. Her teacher must have been concerned or something. When she was called upon, Etcetera, didn't notice. She was just sitting in her chair, staring out the window.
Meanwhile
Jemima sat in Math class. She really wished Etcetera would talk to her. Math, being Jemima's favorite subject, was hard today. But, she managed to keep on track. She'd raise her hand and answer loads of questions. Next period, she and Etcetera had a break. Jemima decided to talk to her then.
Matilda was sitting in her History/Literature class. She was kind of sad that Etcetera had yelled at her like that. 'I wonder how I could have upset her. Maybe she's just grumpy because she didn't get much sleep? No..Etcetera sleeps like a baby! Well, I hope Jems can figure out what's wrong with her during break.'
After Class
Etcetera's teacher made her stay after class. Usually, Etcetera, was a good student. So, her teacher wanted to talk to her.
"Etcetera, why weren't you paying attention? Is my class really that boring?" asked her teacher, Ms. Applebalm.
"No, it's just. I'm sorry Ms. Applebalm. I was distracted. I have so many personal things happening that are floating in my head. I promise I'll be paying attention tomorrow," Etcetera stated.
"Okay, Etcetera. I'll give you one chance. But, only because you're usually such a good student. Now, run along," Ms. Applebalm smiled.
"OH! Thank you Ms. Applebalm!" Etcetera cried. She hugged her teacher and walked, quickly, out of the room. She and Jemima usually met in the library during free period.