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Jimmy tried to stop his arm from shaking as he picked up his backpack. He was more nervous than he had thought he would be. He looked back at his drawer. He saw his pen laser lying on top of it. He said it would happen again. And today seems like a good choice for him to do it. He sighed as he put it in his pocket. He knew that he might get suspended for bringing a weapon to school, but it felt good to have some protection. He breathed a little easier as he walked out the door.
Cindy was brushing her hair when she looked at the clock. She had to leave for school in a few minutes. She ran downstairs and grabbed an orange from a bowl of fruit. She took a small knife out of the drawer and peeled it. She was about to toss it in the sink when she remembered what day it was. Well, this is dumb, she though as she slipped it in her pocket. She yelled good-bye to her mom and ran outside.
Jimmy waved and ran across the street as Cindy came out of her house. "Hey Cind," he nervously said. He couldn't believe what he had done earlier that morning.
"Hey Jimmy," she happily told him while taking a bite out of her orange. They both stared up at the sky as the snow came down harder. "Man, I can't believe that they didn't close school today.
"I know. We're probably going to be the only ones in school today," he said, only half-joking. They both stopped dead in their tracks once Jimmy had said that. They had had the exact same conversation a year ago. "Uh, deja vu, huh?"
"Yeah," Cindy nervously replied. They continued the walk to school in silence.
Jimmy and Cindy walked into Retroville Middle School and took their seats in homeroom. Today was basically party day, so they wouldn't be switching classes. Jimmy reached across Cindy's hand and smiled. He felt better about today as long as she was nearby.
"Aw, that is so adorable," Eustace Strytch remarked as he took a seat nearby.
Jimmy closed his eyes and tried to control his temper. "Why did you have to leave your fancy private school again?"
Eustace's face saddened a little at the mention of his previous school, but he quickly regained his composure. "Father thought it was best that I mingle with you commoners this year," Eustace explained for what seemed the twelfth time.
"Hey Neutron," Butch said as he took a seat next to Eustace and cracked his knuckles.
Bullied in front of Cindy. Yeah, that will impress her. "Not today Butch, huh?" he tiredly asked.
Butch just put his feet up on the desk in front of him. "Hey, bullies need a break too. I just came to school today for the free food."
As the bell rang several more students walked into the classroom. Stephanie, Jason, Mike, Butch, Eustace, Jimmy, and Cindy were the only ones in class today. They greeted each other before sitting down while the teacher took attendance.
"Well, as I'm sure you know, today is basically a free day. You can put any food you brought up here," Mr. Fitz said while motioning to the windowsill. Everyone stood up and put some food and drinks there. "And I have a special treat for you all. I brought a movie for us to watch."
"Oh, good. Which one?" Michael asked while tossing a ball up in the air.
"It's a horror film-," Mr. Fitz started to say. He suddenly realized his mistake when he saw Cindy and Jimmy shudder. "Oh, I am so sorry," he began to explain.
Cindy looked at Jimmy and nodded her head.
"It's ok, we can watch it," Jimmy nervously said.
"You sure?" Mr. Fitz questioned.
"We're fine, ok! Let's just drop it!" Jimmy shouted. "Sorry, bad day. Just play it," he muttered as he sat back down in his seat.
