Cheaper by the Dozen: "The Trio"
Disclaimer: I do not own the "Cheaper by the Dozen" characters or movie, but I do have my own plot and characters to add to it.
A/N: I am sooooo sorry for not posting this earlier. I thought I had nearly 2 weeks ago. Then I went to check it and realized that I hadn't posted it. I am soooo sorry! I wrote this chapter while I was on an airplane (going on vacation). So it's short, like my other chapters. Again, sorry (geez this is getting repetitive). I would rather post the short chapters I have then make you all wait twice as long for a longer one. I really want to thank all the positive reviews that I've gotten. I really didn't expect it.
This is my second fanfiction so it's not perfect. If you tell me it sucks, please tell me why, lol. I like constructive criticism; it's the only way to become a better writer. And yes, I do like positive reviews too; they definitely make me write faster.
Chapter 4: Confrontation
"Oh, hello guys, is it that time already?" Mike replied casually to his tormentors.
"What's up with this loser Greg?" asked Ryan "he usually runs by now."
"Well boys…" Mike started with a grin. "It's like this; you BOTH will start leaving me the heck alone! This is all so stupid and I never did anything to either of you," he stated with a confident look hiding his secretly terrified feelings.
Ryan and Mike just stared at Mike like he was suddenly sprouting a third head. After a moment they looked at each other then back at Mike. "Oh, sure Mikey-poo we'll just pretend like you aren't here anymore. Although… this might be very hard to do considering your giant head on such a midget-sized body. On the other hand… we could NOT leave you alone and have a lot more fun… and money that way," Ryan smirked at his cleverness. "What do you think we should do Greg?"
"Oh me? Well it's not what we should do but what he shouldn't do- and that is run." Greg spoke the last word in a whisper Mike could barely hear. Mike looked casually at the enormous goons in front of him and replied casually "Oh well, gave you the chance at least. Oh hi Mr. Franklin it's so nice to see you today!" The two boys stupidly turned around to see their principal and Mike took this opportunity to run faster than he ever had to his classroom where he would be safe for now. 'Well it was worth a shot' Mike thought to himself. 'At least I won't feel as guilty when I do it.'
Meanwhile in the car to the older Bakers' school… "Do you really think it was the best idea Jake? I mean what if something happens to him because of it?" Sarah whispered to Jake who was smashed in the backseat between Sarah and Henry.
"Yes, I think he'd better give them a chance before he goes through with it. But if something DOES happen then it will be much worse for them," Jake replied while clenching his fists.
"I know, I know, it's just…"
"What are you two whispering about back there?" Lorraine inquired after hearing the hushed conversation the whole ride.
"Nothing, nothing just some stuff about school. Nothing you need to worry about…" the two twins looked apprehensively at each other. Neither were very good liars.
"Alright, we're here. I'll pick you up after school by the bike racks. If you are late I'll leave you and you can walk," Charlie said as they pulled up to Victoria Middle School.
Hearing this speech everyday Sarah replied, "Fine, fine we know, we know." Sarah and Jake hopped out of the car and Charlie sped off towards East Victoria High School to drop off Lorraine and Henry.
Jake and Sarah walked through the doors to the 8th grade side of the building pushing past many of the little seventh graders. "Don't worry about him, he can handle himself. You seem to forget that this is the kid who likes to bungee jump down the laundry shoot and repel off the side of the house," Jake responded to a still worried-looking Sarah. "Well, see ya in 3rd period P.E." he finished as he walked into his homeroom class.
A/N: Okay so I didn't pull the prank in this chapter but I promise that it will be in the next chapter and hopefully worth the wait. :)